A Thousand Li: Villages and Illnesses

In this short story set in the A Thousand Li universe, noblewoman and cultivator Li Yao investigates a mysterious illness in a small village that affects the residents' chi. She is accompanied by her suitors, Xiang An and Shen Wei, whose motives and intentions may not be entirely clear. The narrative hints at hidden truths within the village and among her companions, adding an intriguing layer of suspense.