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

DM's words made Wu Zhen's eyes light up, clearly indicating that he was very satisfied with this setting.

Tang Songming smiled slightly; he always gave off a gentle and refined impression: "What about me? I don't want to be left behind."

"Don't worry, you will play the role of the village chief, Tang Zhengde, the wise man of the village, and also the main planner of the ceremony. Every decision you make will affect the fate of the entire village." After DM finished speaking, Tang Songming nodded, seemingly already thinking about how to lead the team forward.

With the roles assigned, the five individuals immersed themselves in their respective roles and began discussing their clues and plans.

“If we follow the script, everyone might have their own secrets to protect, but we must cooperate to uncover the truth,” Jiang Chuan suggested.

“That’s right, for this hardcore recreation of the script, we need more communication and reasoning,” Li Yi added, her voice carrying a hint of determination.

“Speaking of which, I heard that there are hidden clues in this script, which might unlock some special plot lines.” Zhong Huahua’s eyes lit up as she excitedly shared the news she had heard from other script murder mystery game enthusiasts.

"Then we need to search every detail even more carefully; I don't want to miss any possible surprises."

Wu Zhen frowned, already planning his investigation route in his mind.

Tang Songming spoke slowly, in a thoughtful tone: "Behind our characters lies the secret of the village and the truth about the missing people. Let us together unveil the mystery of Baijue Village."

The prologue to "Guan Bai Jue Xi" slowly unfolds as five players, each carrying the secrets and missions of their characters, step into this ancient village built with paper and pen.

"Alright everyone, please read the clue cards in your hands carefully now. Our story begins on the eve of tonight's 'Joyful Observation Ceremony'..."

DM's words are like ancient incantations, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.

Jiang Lin—the old hunter played by Jiang Chuan—frowns as he flips through the parchment in his hand, which records his mission for the night.

"To protect the village from unknown threats, while also investigating clues about my cousin who disappeared ten years ago."

He looked up and surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sharp. "Tonight, I will not allow anyone to leave or enter the village."

Li Mengling—the young witch played by Li Yi—gently strokes the ancient talisman hanging around her neck, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

"My task is to ensure the ritual proceeds smoothly and to find a way to purify the village of evil forces."

Her voice was soft, yet it conveyed an undeniable firmness.

Zhong Xiulan—played by Zhong Huahua, is an embroiderer and a gossip expert. While tidying up the intricate embroidery threads, she says playfully.

"I need to gather information about everyone in the village, especially those little-known secrets, which might piece together some crucial clues."

Her smile held a cunning glint, as if she were ready to weave the secrets of the entire Baijue Village into her embroidery.

Wu Mingyuan—played by Wu Zhen, is an outside scholar whose gaze penetrates the ancient book in his hands as he ponders to himself.

"I want to use my knowledge to trace the origins of these rituals; perhaps the answer lies hidden in the cracks of history."

His tone was both scholarly rigor and explorer's passion.

Tang Zhengde, the village chief of Tang Songming, thoughtfully adjusted his long robe and said calmly.

“As the village chief, I must ensure the success of the ceremony, and at the same time, guide us to find the truth about the missing persons. Whatever is hidden behind it, I must face it.”

His composure gave everyone a great sense of security.

As night falls, a thin mist rises over Baijue Village, and the lanterns at the village entrance sway gracefully, as if they were guides to another world.

As the ceremony officially began, the five people started their respective tasks, and the gears of fate quietly began to turn.

Jiang Chuan (Jiang Lin) moved through the dense forest, cautiously examining every suspicious trace. Suddenly, his gaze fixed on the ground beneath an ancient tree, where strange footprints could be faintly seen...

"These are not ordinary footprints. Someone, or something unknown, has stayed here."

Jiang Chuan spoke in a low voice over the walkie-talkie, his voice tinged with tension.

Meanwhile, Li Yi (Li Mengling) stood on the altar under the moonlight, holding a talisman that emitted a faint blue light in her hand, her eyes closed in deep thought, as if communicating with some ancient power...

“I can feel a powerful resentment surrounding the village, and we must find a way to purify it before the ritual ends.”

She opened her eyes, her resolute gaze conveying a determination to everyone.

Meanwhile, Zhong Huahua (Zhong Xiulan) took the opportunity of distributing ceremonial items to quietly gather information. She found several tattered letters in a corner, and the information hidden in the letters made her eyes widen.

"Did you know? It turns out that after the ceremony ten years ago, not just one person disappeared, but an entire family. Their letter mentioned a forgotten sacrificial site!"

Zhong Huahua whispered urgently in the group chat, and this discovery silenced everyone.

Wu Zhen (Wu Mingyuan) was browsing through dusty ancient books in the old ancestral hall in the village. His fingers gently glided over the mottled words, and a look of enlightenment gradually flashed in his eyes.

"Found it! Ancient documents record an ancient ritual used to summon unknown power, but it requires pure blood as a sacrifice..." His words made everyone's hearts leap into their throats.

Finally, Tang Songming (Tang Zhengde) paced back and forth in the village chief's mansion, weighing the pros and cons of each step in his mind, and finally made a decision.

"We must delve into that forgotten sacrificial site; only by uncovering the truth of the past can we save our future."

His words resonated deeply, and everyone felt his determination and sense of responsibility.

That night, the five met at the edge of the village and embarked on a dangerous journey to explore the ancient sacrificial site. Under the moonlight, an indomitable flame burned in their eyes as they vowed to uncover the secrets hidden deep within Baijue Village.

"Whatever awaits us, let's face it together!" Wu Zhen's (Wu Mingyuan) words were not only an encouragement to himself, but also to his teammates. They looked at each other, their determination and trust needing no words.

In the night breeze, the story of Baijue Village has only just begun...

"Let's go, guys. There's only one truth, and no matter how deeply it's hidden, we have to dig it out," Jiang Chuan continued, adding a touch of mystery to this murder mystery game!
Jiang Chuan gripped his crossbow tightly and led the way into the dark forest, taking each step cautiously, afraid of alerting any potential danger.

"Keep formation and stay close to me. We need to get to the sacrificial site quickly."

His voice was steady, revealing the alertness and experience of an old hunter.

Li Yi (Li Mengling) followed closely behind, holding a glowing spirit stone in her hands, illuminating the rugged road ahead. The halo of light danced on her delicate face, adding a touch of otherworldly elegance.

"Be careful, the yin energy here is very strong, we all need to be careful."

She reminded everyone that her identity as a priestess made her exceptionally sensitive to unusual fluctuations in her surroundings.

Zhong Huahua (Zhong Xiulan) walked quietly in the middle of the group, occasionally glancing around. Her eyes flickered, as if she was always looking for some clue.

"Do you think that if there really is a forgotten sacrificial site, could there be some treasure hidden there? Or perhaps a cursed treasure?"

She asked in a low voice, half-jokingly, but she couldn't hide her curiosity and anticipation.

Wu Zhen (Wu Mingyuan) was at the back of the group, the ancient book in his hands fluttering in the night wind. He would stop from time to time to compare the surrounding terrain with the descriptions in the book. "According to this ancient book, the sacrificial site should be not far ahead. Hopefully, we can find the answer before it's too late."

His tone was tinged with the excitement and awe of the unknown that are characteristic of scholars.

Tang Songming (Tang Zhengde) walked on the side of the group, exchanging information with Wu Zhen from time to time and analyzing possible situations together.

"We must be fully prepared, whether facing physical dangers or elusive supernatural forces."

The village chief's responsibilities made him consider things more thoroughly.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding environment became increasingly eerie, with an indescribable sense of oppression permeating the air, and even the moonlight seemed to grow colder.

Suddenly, a hidden path appeared before them, leading to a small door entwined with vines, almost blending into its surroundings.

"That's the place of sacrifice?" Li Yi's voice trembled slightly.

Jiang Chuan stepped forward and used his crossbow to part the vines, revealing an ancient and rusty iron ring.

"It looks so. Are you all ready?"

His eyes held both determination and unease.

There is no turning back, only moving forward.

Wu Zhen said in a deep voice, and the others followed suit, entering the door to the unknown world one after another.

Behind the gate was a wide open space with an ancient altar in the center, surrounded by broken stone statues, as if telling the story of past glory and sorrow.

A gust of wind blew by, carrying with it faint, distant wails that sent a chill down one's spine.

"This is……"

Zhong Huahua's voice stopped abruptly. She pointed to a shadowy spot where something seemed to be moving slowly.

"Everyone on alert!"

Jiang Chuan reacted quickly, and the five of them formed a defensive circle, nervously watching that direction.

Suddenly, a figure staggered out of the shadows. It was an old man dressed in ancient clothes, holding a staff. His face was haggard, but his eyes were bright.

“You have finally arrived, brave warriors from afar and the hope of the village. I am the sole survivor of a family that disappeared ten years ago. Come, let me tell you the whole truth.”

The old man's voice was weathered and mysterious.

"The truth? About the ritual, about the disappearances, and about this cursed village?"

Tang Songming took a step forward, his tone filled with longing for the answer.

The old man nodded, and his fingers lightly traced the ground, causing a light to shine and reveal the intricate runes on the ground.

"This is an ancient pact. In search of power, my ancestors made a deal with something unspeakable, in exchange for the sacrifice of a member of their clan with pure blood every ten years... until I discovered a way to break the pact."

"What method?" Li Yi asked anxiously, her sense of mission as a priestess making it impossible for her to continue such sacrifices.

"It is a ritual that requires five people with specific identities, with justice and wisdom in their hearts, to complete together... just like you."

The old man's gaze swept over them one by one, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.

"So we were chosen not just to play a game, but to really save the village."

Wu Zhen seemed to have found the answer to his doubts.

“Yes, time is of the essence. The ceremony must be completed before dawn, otherwise…”

Before the old man could finish speaking, a low rumble suddenly echoed from all around, as if some enormous creature was approaching.

"There's no time to explain further, we must begin." The old man quickly pointed to the altar. "Do as I say, not a single step can be wrong."

The five people exchanged glances, said nothing more, and simply nodded firmly. Then they stood around the altar, took their places, and, following the old man's instructions, began an unprecedented ceremony...

"No matter the outcome, we will face it together." Jiang Chuan's words rang out at the end, and they proved the power of unity through their actions.

As the ceremony proceeded, radiant light shone forth, and ancient power flowed between them. An invisible barrier seemed to be forming, resisting the impending threat.

At the last moment, as the first rays of dawn pierced the sky, everything returned to calm. The indescribable power seemed to have been successfully expelled, and the curse on Baijue Village seemed to have been lifted as well.

"We...did it?"

Zhong Huahua looked at the changes around her in disbelief. The gloomy and terrifying atmosphere had been swept away and replaced by warmth and peace.

The old man slowly walked up to them, looking at each of them with grateful eyes.

"Yes, you did it. Baijue Village will be reborn, and all of this is thanks to your courage and wisdom."

"Hopefully, this experience will allow the village to truly emerge from the shadows and usher in genuine joy."

Tang Songming sighed softly, feeling both relieved and hopeful for the future.

"We just did what we were supposed to do, didn't we?"

Li Yi smiled slightly, a smile that contained gratitude for her companions and boundless anticipation for the future.

"Yes, but this experience is undoubtedly one of the most unforgettable chapters in our lives."

Wu Zhen agreed, his eyes sparkling with a desire to explore the unknown.

Jiang Chuan, meanwhile, gazed at the rising sun in the distance, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Who says murder mystery games can only be fictional? Sometimes, they can be more unforgettable than reality."

After Jiang Chuan finished speaking, the group seemed to be still immersed in the murder mystery game they had just played.

This immersive feeling is absolutely amazing.

Of course, this is thanks to the guidance of the DM (Direct Marketing). Without a good DM, they could not have felt so immersed in the experience.

"Murder mystery games are really great! We'll definitely come back to play again next time we have the chance." Li Yi took a deep breath; after two games in a row, her mind was a bit blank. (End of Chapter)