As they walked, Xue Lan immediately noticed how empty the village seemed. Most of the houses had their doors closed shut and sealed, and the streets were completely empty with not a single soul in sight.
"Is it always this empty?" Xue Lan curiously asked.
"Not at all," The old man replied and sighed as he explained, "Ever since the incidents started happening, nobody dares to step out of their houses."
"So they stay inside all day?" Xue Lan raised an eyebrow as he questioned.
The old man nodded his head as he confirmed it and spoke, "That's right. It may not help but it still makes them feel safer."
Xue Lan slightly frowned as he heard this but did not bother saying anything further.
The old man stopped in front of a shabby house that looked nothing better than a horse stable and spoke, "This is where the rogue cultivator is staying."
Xue Lan couldn't help but feel a little surprised as he saw the condition of the house.
