Empty Grave.

Summary

The passage describes a gambling scene where Qiu Shi Ren defeats Lao Dian in a card game, imposing a condition that he never gamble again. When Lao Dian breaks this promise, a supernatural punishment occurs: his hand develops a festering wound with a grotesque face whenever he attempts to gamble. Unable to overcome his addictions, Lao Dian ultimately turns to alcohol and dies on the street. Meanwhile, Qiu Shi Ren discusses this with Ban Lan, revealing a complex relationship where he protects her and prevents her from leaving, hinting at deeper, darker emotions and a mysterious upcoming game called "Ghost Hunting".

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