The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

Xiao You intervened at the right time and distributed the first round of evidence-gathering tasks: "The secrets of the manor are hidden in each room. Follow the script to explore your assigned areas and bring back the clues you deem valuable."

The five individuals each received their tasks and then went their separate ways. Zhao Yunfei headed towards the dusty study, Lin Feng rushed to the basement that supposedly contained ancient maps, Su Mengyu decided to start her investigation with the family's private archives, and Mo Yuqing and Qin Minghui went together to the banquet hall, the place where their grandfather was last seen before his disappearance.

Inside the study, Zhao Yunfei (Jiang Chuan) carefully examined the spines of each book, trying to find hidden clues.

Suddenly, a book fell off the bookshelf on its own.

He bent down to pick it up, and found a yellowed photograph hidden in the crevices of the book. The photograph showed a group of people laughing at a banquet.

One person in particular caught his attention: the young Su Mengyu's grandfather. However, his expression was not joyful; instead, it carried a hint of unease.

Why is this photo hidden here?

Zhao Yunfei muttered to himself, vaguely sensing that the photo might be connected to an important clue.

Meanwhile, in the basement, Lin Feng (Wu Zhen) opened a seemingly ordinary wooden box, inside which was an exquisite compass and a hand-drawn map marking the location of an unknown cave near the manor.

"This is what I've been looking for!"

Lin Feng whispered excitedly, his eyes gleaming with the light of an explorer.

the other side.

Inside a private archive, Su Mengyu (Li Yi) discovers a sealed letter among piles of documents. The letter reveals that before his disappearance, her grandfather had frequent correspondence with an anonymous person, discussing a secret research project.

"It turns out that my grandfather also had a secret he didn't want to reveal to the public."

She murmured to herself, feeling both shocked and puzzled.

Inside the banquet hall, Mo Yuqing (Zhong Huahua) and Qin Minghui (Tang Songming) discover a diary from half a century ago under a loose floorboard. The diary records some strange events that occurred on the day of the banquet, as well as a vague description: "When the midnight bells ring, the person in the mirror is not us. The gate of the fog will open, revealing the truth or a nightmare..."

An hour later, the five returned to the long table at Xiaoyou's call. Each person carried the clues they had discovered and shared them with each other. Each piece of information was like a puzzle piece, gradually piecing together the complex picture behind the Misty Manor.

“These clues…” Qin Minghui pondered, “all seem to suggest that the history of the manor is far more complex than we imagined.”

"Moreover, the midnight bell, the mirror, the gate in the mist... could all of this be the key to solving the mystery of my grandfather's disappearance?" Su Mengyu held the letter tightly in her hand, her anticipation mixed with worry.

“We can’t wait any longer. Midnight is approaching, it’s time to uncover the truth.” Zhao Yunfei’s eyes were resolute; he knew there was no turning back.

"Then let us join hands and step into that unknown abyss." Lin Feng waved his hand, his eyes filled with the untamed spirit of an adventurer.

"And I will record the legend of this night." Mo Yuqing smiled slightly, her pen seemingly eager to sketch the outline of the story on the blank page.

End of dialogue
"Are you ready, friends?"

Xiao You's voice rang out at the right moment, her tone carrying an undeniable mystery: "Remember, the truth is often more fascinating and dangerous than imagined, but as long as we stand united, there is no mystery that cannot be solved."

"Ready!"

The five responded in unison, their voices filled with both nervousness and anticipation, as if they were about to step into an unknown feast.

"Then let us push open that door together and welcome the dawn after the fog."

As Xiaoyou finished speaking, the lights seemed to dim even further, and the heartbeats of everyone gathered into a strange force, propelling them toward the ultimate truth.

As Xiaoyou finished speaking, the five exchanged one last firm look, then strode towards the ancient, tightly closed wooden door at the deepest part of the manor.

Outside the door lies an unknown and mysterious world, where answers and new challenges await them.

Zhao Yunfei (Jiang Chuan) walked in front. His detective instincts told him that what was hidden behind that door was not only clues to his grandfather's disappearance, but also a turning point in his career.

"Everyone, stay close to me. The truth is often hidden in the most unnoticed corners."

Su Mengyu (Li Yi) followed closely behind, her eyes filled not only with a desire for the truth but also with a deep sense of protectiveness towards her family.

"Whatever the outcome, I will take responsibility. This is my home, and this is my duty."

Lin Feng (Wu Zhen)'s face radiated an endless love for adventure.

"Whether it's treasure or a trap ahead, it's all part of my adventure. Get ready, friends, the excitement is just beginning!"

As she walked, Mo Yuqing (Zhong Huahua) quickly sketched out possible scenarios in her notebook.

"I have a feeling that this will be the most exciting chapter of my life. Let words record this moment and let the truth be revealed to the world."

Qin Minghui (Tang Songming) repeatedly considered the known clues in his mind, striving to analyze every possibility from a legal perspective.

"Evidence is our most powerful weapon. Let the light of logic pierce through the fog and illuminate the darkness."

The moment the door was pushed open, a cold wind blew in, the candlelight flickered, revealing a huge, dusty secret room.

In the center, an ancient mirror stands quietly, surrounded by scattered old objects, seemingly telling stories of the past.

"The mirror, the person in the mirror is not us..."

Zhao Yunfei repeated the sentences from the diary as he slowly walked towards the mirror.

Suddenly, a thin mist appeared on the mirror, and then a blurry figure gradually became clear in the mist. It was Su Mengyu's grandfather in his youth. He was whispering to the mirror, as if he was performing some kind of ritual.

"Grandfather..." Su Mengyu was shocked, but even more confused. "What are you doing?"

The grandfather in the mirror seemed to hear the call, looked up at them, and a complex expression flashed in his eyes.

“Protection…someone must guard this secret…for the family…for the world…”

As soon as he finished speaking, the image in the mirror vanished, leaving only silence.

But in everyone's heart, it was as if a heavy stone had been thrown in, stirring up ripples.

"Rituals, secrets... what exactly is Grandfather talking about?"

Lin Feng looked around, trying to find more clues.

"Perhaps this is the key to opening the gate of the mist."

Qin Minghui walked to an old bookshelf, gently pushed it, and the bookshelf slowly rotated open, revealing a narrow passage.

"No matter what lies ahead, we have no way back." Zhao Yunfei was the first to step into the passage, followed closely by the others.

At the end of the passage was a hidden laboratory, filled with all sorts of strange instruments and unfinished experimental records.

On the central table, an open diary records the entire contents of a taboo experiment—a study aimed at controlling the flow of time to achieve eternal existence.

“Grandfather…” Su Mengyu’s voice trembled, “…in pursuit of immortality, he did not hesitate to violate taboos.”

“But this research doesn’t seem to have been successful.” Mo Yuqing pointed to an experimental report and said, “The records show that everything went out of control the moment my grandfather tried to activate the device.”

"Out of control...led to his disappearance?"

Lin Feng looked around, feeling both surprised and regretful.

"Not only that."

Qin Minghui pointed to a family tree diagram on the wall, on which a series of family members related to the experiment were marked in red, and their fates were all extremely tragic.

"This secret has already cost the family a heavy price."

"It's time to end it."

Zhao Yunfei said firmly, "We must shut down this device to prevent any further tragedy."

The five of them worked together, using clues from the experimental records to reverse-engineer the complex machinery step by step.

When the last valve was closed, the entire laboratory trembled. Then, a beam of light pierced through the roof and shone into the sky. Time, which had been bound for so long, was finally released.

"We did it." Su Mengyu looked at the beam of light, her eyes sparkling with relief and hope.

"Not only have we solved a mystery, but we've also brought new life to Misty Manor." Mo Yuqing recorded this moment, her pen dancing as if celebrating victory.

"And I found something more precious than any adventure—friendship and the truth." Lin Feng smiled as he looked at his companions.

Qin Minghui sighed softly, "Sometimes, it takes courage and wisdom to fill the gray areas that the law cannot reach."

As the fog dissipated, the manor welcomed the long-awaited dawn, and they each found their spiritual home and direction for the future.

With Xiaoyou as a witness, this adventure about truth and redemption came to a perfect end.

"Friends, our story is far from over. There are many more unknowns waiting for us to explore in the future." Lin Feng's words seemed to herald a new adventure about to begin.

"Yes, as long as we're together, nothing is impossible." Everyone responded in unison, embarking on a new journey with boundless anticipation for the future.

"Then let's join hands again and move towards the light!" Xiaoyou's suggestion was like a clarion call, stirring up everyone's fighting spirit and aspirations.

With that, the murder mystery game is over.

But the group was still not satisfied.

This immersive feeling... seems a bit strange.

Li Yi seemed to be still in a daze, as if she was still immersed in her role...

"Murder mystery games seem to be an immersive experience. Although we don't actually go to the manor, we can imagine everything that happens through the text..."

Li Yi murmured.

Jiang Chuan patted her head. "Yes, this murder mystery game had a few of the simplest basic scenarios, and we finished it in less than an hour."

"Next time, we can play a more challenging dungeon."

Wu Zhen shook his head. "This murder mystery game is actually quite interesting. I can't wait to play the next one."

"Next?"

Everyone tilted their heads.

But to be honest, it's really fun!
Wu Zhen immediately asked DM, "Do you have any other games here? Something more fun!"

DM smiled slightly and said, "Of course, but the price might be a bit higher."

"What! Price isn't an issue, the main thing is that it has to be fun!"

The DM was all smiles; as long as you pay, there's bound to be something fun!

"Here's a book, it's a folklore-themed work, a hardcore recreation, and quite difficult to make. Are you interested?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhen immediately became interested.

"What's your name?"

“Guan Bai Jue Xi.” After DM finished speaking, Wu Zhen was a little confused.

"It's a folklore-themed mystery novel," DM politely inquired again.

"That's it!"

Without hesitation, the group locked onto the script.

The cover of the new script "Guan Bai Jue Xi" exudes an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The cover depicts a simple village with two dim lanterns hanging at the entrance, as if foreshadowing an unknown and strange journey.

The five exchanged excited glances, sat around the table, and prepared to face the new challenge.

"This story takes place in the remote village of Baijue, where a mysterious 'wonder-watching ceremony' is said to be held every ten years, and after each ceremony, villagers mysteriously disappear..."

DM's deep and magnetic voice quickly drew everyone into the atmosphere of the story.

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow, looking confident: "Sounds exciting, so what role will I play?"

“You are Jiang Lin, an old hunter in the village. Your family has made a living by hunting for generations and you know the mountains and forests like the back of your hand. In this ceremony, you are responsible for guarding the village entrance to prevent any unforeseen events.”

DM handed him a character card, which was densely covered with the character's background and mission.

Li Yi bit her lower lip, her eyes flashing with curiosity and unease: "What about me? What's my character's name?"

She seems eager to jump into her new role.

"You will play the youngest shaman in the village, Li Mengling, who has been isolated from the world since childhood and is proficient in ancient prayer techniques. You are the key figure in this 'Celebration Ceremony'."

The DM's introduction caused a look of tension and reverence to appear on Li Yi's face.

Zhong Huahua clapped her hands and laughed, "Yay! I can't wait to start this mysterious adventure! Where's my character?" She was always full of energy and enthusiasm for new things.

"You're playing Zhong Xiulan, the village's embroiderer. She's skillful and clever, and also a gossip expert, knowing a lot of the village's little secrets." DM handed her the character card, and Zhong Huahua immediately began reading it with great interest.

Wu Zhen stroked his chin, looking extremely serious: "I hope to be a key figure in solving problems, after all, unraveling mysteries is what I'm best at."

"Don't rush, your role is crucial. You are an outsider, Wu Mingyuan, a scholar who came to Baijue Village to study folk culture. Your arrival may be the key to solving the mystery." (End of Chapter)