C13 A Strange False Soul Gathering Circle!

Yu Beigu led the way with Lin Luoyan at his left side. The butler trailed behind them, and bodyguards were positioned all around. As they approached the car, Luoyan gracefully stepped forward to open the door, flashing a charming smile as she invited, "Sir, please come in."

Despite being significantly older than Yu Beigu, Luoyan maintained herself so well that she could pass for a recent college graduate. Her mature charm only enhanced her delicate features, giving her an air of nobility. Her shapely legs peeked out from under her short skirt, stirring the imagination.

Her eyes, like blooming peach blossoms, exuded allure and passion, while her lips, reminiscent of budding cherries, added to her enchanting presence. Standing beneath the high-end military SUV, she drew the gaze of many onlookers.

In this affluent neighborhood, home to the wealthy and influential, she still managed to captivate the attention of passersby. Some recognized Luoyan and were taken aback to see her eagerly opening the car door with a pleasing smile. They wondered about the young man who could inspire such behavior from the Lin family's daughter in Zliland.

This enigma occupied the thoughts of many onlookers for some time.

Yu Beigu settled into the passenger seat as Luoyan smoothly took the driver's seat. "Today, I'll have the pleasure of being Mr. Yu's chauffeur," she said with a smile.

Yu Beigu nodded in acknowledgment and got into the car. They drove along the exclusive underground VIP lane, a privilege reserved for those of a certain status, inaccessible to ordinary vehicles. Only individuals of exceptional standing could navigate this lane, free from traffic and bathed in green lights, leading into a verdant, misty valley.

Within this valley stood dozens of private villas, guarded by security personnel in military attire. "This is the most prestigious sanatorium in Zliland, with only a handful of spots available citywide. My grandfather is convalescing here," Luoyan explained, her voice laced with reverence.

Surveying the serene surroundings, Yu Beigu could see it was indeed an ideal place for rejuvenation.

The concentration of spiritual energy here was significantly higher than outside. Moreover, Yu Beigu discovered that beneath each villa lay a small Soul Gathering Circle, meticulously crafted from top-grade jade. The formation continuously drew spiritual energy from the surrounding space into the building.

The value of the jade required for the underground formation alone was astronomical. And that didn't even account for other essential materials like gold essence needed for additional formations. With nearly forty villas on the premises, the investment was staggering.

Upon his arrival, Yu Beigu immediately noticed the extraordinary nature of the place. "A Soul Gathering Circle?" He recognized the underground formation at a glance.

However, what was set up here couldn't truly be called a Soul Gathering Circle; it was an imitation, possessing only the form without the essence. Despite this, Yu Beigu was taken aback. The ability to construct such a decoy indicated that the individual had a background in cultivation.

The fact that they could create a pseudo-formation also suggested that they had proficiency in the Dao of Formations, comparable to that of a novice cultivator. Yet, there was something peculiar about these formations.

In that instant, a flash of golden light sparked in Yu Beigu's eyes. He scrutinized the faux Soul Gathering Circles and instantly discerned the oddities within them.