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Chapter 61: Surrounded by Death
It was so strange!
Xiao Yun thought, this painting must have a problem!
“Mr. Xiao, where are you?”
Clearly, An Yiran was anxious.
Hearing her call him again, Xiao Yun felt a jolt throughout his body. Fortunately, it was as if he had woken from a dream; he realized he was already standing behind her.
Xiao Yun smiled and said, “Sister An, I’m right here!”
When An Yiran turned around and saw Xiao Yun, her face was filled with shock as she exclaimed, “You…”
This person was so peculiar; how could he appear and disappear like that? Just moments ago, there was no sign of him in the room, yet he suddenly appeared like a ghost!
This guy was unbelievable!
“Kid, that painting is quite interesting. Make sure to find a way to take it with you when we leave!” the little bell secretly told him.
Xiao Yun replied in thought, “Yes, little bell, I’m very interested in this painting!”
“Sister An,” Xiao Yun looked at An Yiran and asked, “Can we meet Mr. Duan now?”
An Yiran smiled and said, “Yes, Mr. Xiao, please follow me!”
Duan Haoran was anxiously waiting in his study for Xiao Yun.
His heart was surging with emotions, and he was extremely excited. He never expected that Xiao Yun would be his own grandson; it truly felt like the heavens had opened his eyes!
At that moment, Xiao Yun entered the study, following An Yiran.
As soon as he stepped inside, Xiao Yun was forced to take two steps back by the strange, dark, and damp smell in the room. He noticed that all the windows were covered with heavy black curtains, and there were no electric lights; only a single candle flickered on the table, casting dim yellow light that created heavy shadows throughout the study.
If it weren't for the presence of a few living people inside, Xiao Yun would have thought he had walked into a grave.
He couldn't understand how someone like Duan Haoran, a well-known figure in Galaxy City, could be found in such a gloomy place.
What shocked Xiao Yun even more was Duan Haoran's ashen face and frail appearance. Surrounding his head was an aura of death—a grayish-black mist that carried the scent of decaying flesh.
This aura of death was invisible to others; only someone like Xiao Yun, who possessed special Spiritual Energy, could perceive it.
Xiao Yun also realized that based on the death aura surrounding Duan Haoran's head, he had at most six months left to live...
In his imagination, someone like Duan Haoran would be tall and robust, likely sporting a potbelly due to indulgence. Given his cunning nature and decisive actions, he would have an imposing and fierce appearance. However, everything exceeded his expectations.
He looked down from above Duan Haoran's head and noticed something on his left arm that made him freeze in shock—Mind Control Cicada?
There was actually a Mind Control Cicada implanted on his left arm.
The so-called Mind Control Cicada is a type of insect raised on decaying human flesh. It is filled with malevolence and resembles a cicada. Once it is placed on someone, it can control their mind at will, hence its name.
This kind of Mind Control Cicada is not something just anyone can raise. Once it parasitizes a person, it survives solely by absorbing that person's True Qi. No wonder there was an aura of death surrounding Duan Haoran's head.
Moreover, those who have been afflicted by the Mind Control Cicada are most afraid of sunlight; even lightning is not tolerable. Once exposed to either of these two types of light, their bones will become misaligned, causing unbearable pain, making life worse than death.
It is important to note that Duan Haoran is not an ordinary person. Who could possibly place such a Mind Control Cicada on him?
Xiao Yun was bewildered and confused.
"You... you are Xiao... Xiao Yun?" Duan Haoran struggled to rise from the sofa, trembling all over, his steps unsteady. Due to his excitement, even his voice quivered as he spoke.
Xiao Yun was very curious as to why Duan Haoran seemed so excited upon seeing him.
"Yes, I am Xiao Yun!" Xiao Yun nodded.
"Good, very good," Duan Haoran smiled and struggled to take two steps forward. He grabbed Xiao Yun's hand and repeatedly examined him from head to toe, saying, "You look... you look just like..."
Xiao Yun felt increasingly perplexed. Who could he possibly resemble?
An Yiran hurriedly approached Duan Haoran and supported him, saying, "Boss, your health isn't good; it's better to sit while talking!"
She helped him sit down at the edge of the sofa.
Duan Haoran smiled at Xiao Yun and said, "Xiao Yun, come, sit here!" Following his gesture, Xiao Yun took a seat in a chair opposite him.
Duan Haoran then pulled out a photograph from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Yun with a smile, saying, "Child, tell me who this person looks like?"
Xiao Yun took the photo and upon seeing the person in it, his heart skipped a beat. The person looked exactly like him! However, the photo had already yellowed with age and appeared quite old.
Could it be a photo of my father?
Where did Duan Haoran find a photo of my father? Xiao Yun wondered.
"Who... who is he?"
Xiao Yun asked in astonishment.
Duan Haoran said, "This is a photo I took when I was young."
Xiao Yun's heart skipped a beat as he suddenly realized something, but he shook his head secretly. How could this be possible?
Truly, with age comes wisdom. Duan Haoran seemed to see through Xiao Yun's thoughts and smiled slightly, saying, "Child, is there something missing from you?"
Something missing? What does that mean?
Xiao Yun felt around his body and suddenly his expression changed dramatically. "Ah, where did my Butterfly Jade Pendant go..."
"Look, is this the pendant you lost?" Duan Haoran took out a Butterfly Jade Pendant from his belongings and handed it to Xiao Yun.
When Xiao Yun saw that the pendant was indeed his, he was bewildered. After thinking carefully, he realized that he must have lost the pendant while fighting that shapeshifting man. He clearly remembered that evil guy grabbing him during his escape.
But how did this pendant suddenly appear in Duan Haoran's hands? What was his connection to that shapeshifting man?
"Uh," Xiao Yun's expression turned cold as he asked in a chilling voice, "Mr. Duan, please tell me how this Butterfly Jade Pendant ended up in your hands?"
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