He never cared about the pain and despair of the woman inside. He only regarded her as a tool to make money and took advantage of her miserable situation to make a fortune.

"Old man, come in quickly, I guarantee you will be satisfied!" The homeless man whispered to an elderly man who had just stepped over the threshold, his voice full of temptation and provocation.

Those elderly people, either lonely and helpless or with evil intentions, found a moment of "comfort" here, but also unknowingly contributed to the spread of this crime.

As night fell, the screams and laughter in the land temple intertwined to form a creepy melody.

The laughter of those old people sounded so harsh and distorted, as if it was the deepest irony of human nature. And the woman could only endure it all silently, her tears had long since dried up, leaving only empty eyes and endless despair.

The next day, the sun shone brightly on the vast land of the northwest, and two minibuses slowly approached the world-famous land temple.

This place is praised by the elders in the nearby villages as a special "paradise", a secret place where they can temporarily forget the vicissitudes of life and enjoy a moment of joy.

However, the truth behind this is like a scar covered by dust, and few people are willing to uncover it.

Li Yue stepped out of the car with heavy steps, feeling a mixture of anticipation and uneasiness in his heart.

Her gaze passed through the sparse vegetation and finally stopped on the land temple that looked ordinary but exuded a strange atmosphere.

Just as she was about to take a step forward, a cold gaze suddenly pierced her, making her shiver involuntarily.

He was a homeless man with a hammer in his hand and a face full of flesh. He stood at the entrance of the land temple, his eyes full of vigilance and malice, like a wild beast guarding his territory.

Faced with such a scene, Li Yue's heart instantly rose to her throat. If she hadn't had her companions by her side, she might have turned around and fled.

But at this moment, she knew that she could not retreat, because her mother's whereabouts might be hidden in this shadow.

She took a deep breath, tried to calm her fear, and followed the team slowly approaching.

"Come in and play, twenty dollars per person, no matter if male or female." The homeless man's voice was rough and cold, and the hammer in his hand gleamed coldly in the sunlight, as if warning anyone who tried to challenge his rules.

There was a hint of ferocity in his smile, which made people shudder.

Seeing this, Yuan Bing quickly took out a stack of cash from his backpack, which he had prepared in advance in case of emergency.

She counted the money calmly to make sure it was enough, then handed it to the homeless man. "That's enough." Her tone was calm and firm, without any fear or compromise.

The tramp narrowed his eyes, carefully counted the bills in his hand, nodded with satisfaction, and revealed a mouthful of uneven buck teeth.

He slightly turned sideways to make way for a narrow passage leading to the interior of the land temple, but his vicious eyes were still staring at everyone, as if he was ready to defend his "territory" with the hammer at any time.

With the homeless man's concession, Li Yue, Yuan Bing and others were finally able to step into this land temple shrouded in sin.

The temple was dark and damp, and there was an indescribable sense of oppression in the air.

They carefully explored every corner, looking for any clues that might be related to their mother's disappearance.

As for the tramp, he stood at the door, watching everything with his vicious eyes, as if ready to stop any attempt that might destroy his "business".

The moment he stepped into the land temple, Li Yue seemed to have traveled through time and space and came to a world completely different from the outside world.

Here, light is swallowed up by darkness, justice is shrouded by evil, and the air is filled with an indescribable smell of decadence that makes people feel disgusted but cannot be ignored.

The space inside the temple was small and dimly lit. Only a few weak beams of sunlight filtered through the cracks in the dilapidated roof, barely illuminating a corner.

The murals on the surrounding walls have long been blurred, leaving only mottled traces, recording the glory of the past and the decline of today.

The air was mixed with the smell of mold, sweat and an indescribable stench; these smells intertwined to form a unique atmosphere that was suffocating.

Just as Li Yue looked around and tried to adapt to this harsh environment, an unbearable sound suddenly broke the silence in the temple.

She looked in the direction of the sound and saw two old men not far ahead doing outrageous things without restraint. Their actions were rude and obscene, with no regard for the people around them, as if this was a paradise where they could do whatever they wanted.

The faces of the two old men were filled with satisfaction and pride, and their eyes revealed their desire for power and contempt for the weak.

In their eyes, the woman lying on the ground was just a toy that could be manipulated at will, without any dignity or value.

Their behavior is an extreme distortion and trampling of human nature, and a blatant provocation to the law and morality.

With a low, panting sound, the two old men finally ended their evil deeds.

They pulled up their pants with smug smiles on their faces, as if they had just accomplished a great feat.

When passing by Li Yue, they even whistled and cast provocative glances, as if showing off their "achievements".

Li Yue felt nauseous. She clenched her fists tightly and tried to control her inner anger and impulse.

She looked at the woman lying on the ground, and an indescribable sympathy and indignation surged in her heart.

The woman was in tattered clothes, covered in wounds, and her face was covered in tear marks and bruises.

Her eyes were tightly closed, and she seemed to have lost all hope in this world. Her body curled up like an abandoned kitten, helpless and desperate.

Li Yue squatted down and gently touched the woman's arm, trying to awaken her consciousness.

However, the woman only moved slightly, and then fell into a deep coma again. Li Yue's eyes were moist, she couldn't imagine what kind of torture and pain this woman had experienced.

She wanted to do something for the woman, but she felt her power was so small and powerless.

The old men around were still laughing and playing. They seemed to have become accustomed to all this and even enjoyed it.

Their laughter sounded like the roar of the devil to Li Yue, which was creepy.

Li Yue understood that these old men were not only participants in this crime, but also the driving force behind this tragedy.

Their evil and shamelessness turned this land temple into a hell on earth.

Seeing this, Yuan Bing quickly walked to Li Yue and whispered, "We can't stay here for long. We must find evidence and call the police as soon as possible."

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