Strange Supernatural Tales.

Summary

The village chief reveals to the narrator that Mr. Liu, a skilled diviner, sacrifices years of his life for each fortune he tells, explaining his limited lifespan. The chief mentions a mysterious grove associated with Mr. Liu, which seems ominous rather than protective. The narrator and Chen Lei warn the villagers to stay away from the burial site, sensing danger. Bian Rui arrives in the village, flaunting her beauty and fearlessness, even scaring a local man with her ruthless methods. She expresses skepticism about the forest's strangeness and insists on investigating. The narrator, feeling insulted, tries to assert himself but is continuously belittled by Bian Rui, revealing their complicated dynamic.

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