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This terrifying black flame, once it adheres to a human body, even in its smallest form, cannot be extinguished by any means until the body is burned to ashes.

Even more terrifying is that the flames of the abyss, like magma, flow continuously.

Our ancestors believed that the Flame of the Abyss was a flame that rose from hell.

In order to seal the 'Abyss', our clan holds a special ceremony every twenty years..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ming had a bad feeling and subconsciously interjected.

What kind of ceremony?

Snow Mother gave him a deep look.

"In order to quell Yanluo Mountain's rage and at the same time seal the sacrificial ritual of 'Yuan'."

really!

Xu Ming's premonition came true.

At this moment, Yukinoshita Takefumi took a wooden box that looked quite old and placed it in front of Yukinoshita's mother.

Xue Mu opened the wooden box, took out an old book that had turned completely yellow and looked tattered, and handed it to Xu Ming with both hands.

When Xu Ming took the book, a warm, smooth sensation traveled through his fingertips.

The feel of this book is so strange; it doesn't feel like paper that's been stored for a long time at all, it's more like...

Chapter 372 The Cruel Flamefall Sacrifice

Xu Ming suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

He endured the strange sensation constantly emanating from his fingertips and slowly turned the pages of the book.

The contents of the book quickly drew Xu Ming's attention.

The contents of this ancient book are largely the same as those described by Snow Mother, except for some details she didn't mention, including the cruel sacrificial ritual known as the 'Flame Fall Sacrifice'—

They would raise some girls from a young age, select a young priestess called a 'sacrifice maiden' from among them, and wrap her in layers of white gauze like a mummy.

Then the 'gift girl' was starved to death, and her body, wrapped in layers of white gauze, was thrown into the 'abyss'...

After Xu Ming finished reading the ancient book, he couldn't help but frown.

Perhaps due to Japan's geographical environment, frequent earthquakes and various natural disasters, coupled with the superstitions of ancient people, various cruel sacrificial rituals arose in remote corners of ancient Japan.

Fortunately, this bad habit has largely disappeared as society has become modern.

"What is the connection between this sacrificial ritual and the curse you mentioned?"

Xu Ming closed the book and looked at Xue Mu across from him.

After a moment of silence, Snow Mother slowly spoke.

"About a hundred years ago, my ancestors were the patriarchs of the Yukinoshita clan. At that time, he was in charge of the sacrificial rites as the chief priest."

However, the ritual went awry and failed, resulting in the complete destruction of the seal. The Abyss Flame burst forth from the 'Abyss' and spread down from Flamefall Mountain, engulfing the village where the Snow Clan lived.

Many of their people were burned alive by the flames of the abyss.

My great-grandfather led a few survivors of our clan to set sail in time and managed to escape.

My great-grandfather thought the matter was over once he led the surviving members of his clan to escape from Starfall Island.

However, little did I know that the nightmare had only just begun…

Snow Mother paused for a moment, then continued:

"Soon afterward they drifted to Tokyo."

My great-grandfather led the clan to settle in Tokyo, just in time for two major wars. Unexpectedly, the entire family gradually grew, eventually developing into the Yukinoshita family it is today.

Xu Ming had some knowledge of Japanese history.

The rise of Japan's major families is essentially tied to three or four key periods: the Meiji Restoration, World War I, and World War II.

These three periods represent a major reshuffling of power within modern Japan.

The ancestors of the Yukinoshita clan were able to become wealthy at this point in time, which is almost like being chosen by heaven. Their experiences could be adapted into a novel.

Meanwhile, Snow Mother continued to recount those untold stories from the past.

"After my great-grandfather established himself in Tokyo, he started a family, got married, and had children."

His wife gave birth to twin daughters on their first date.

My great-grandfather was very happy at the time, but little did he know that this was just the beginning of a nightmare.

The two sisters grew up together and had a very good relationship since childhood, rarely having any conflicts.

However, on their eighteenth birthday, while her older sister was asleep, the younger sister cruelly beheaded her with an axe…

! !

Apart from Yuki's father, who seemed to know the inside story, Xu Ming and Yukinoshita Haruno's expressions changed drastically at the same time.

This result is truly astonishing.

Snow Mother, however, seemed oblivious to the expressions on their faces and continued:

"My great-grandfather was furious and questioned my great-aunt about why she did this."

To my surprise, my great-aunt looked completely bewildered and couldn't remember what had happened at all.

My great-grandfather kept this a secret from me, and my great-aunt was sent to a mental hospital after being diagnosed by a doctor. She died there a few years later.

After that, the Yukinoshita family seemed to be cursed.

Not only does the probability of having a daughter increase significantly, but if sisters are born, regardless of whether they are twins or not, a tragic incident of sisters killing each other is inevitable.

As Yuki-mama spoke, she looked at Yukinoshita Haruno, or more precisely, at her neck.

"At a specific time, each of them will develop the same curse mark as you on their neck, and then they will be controlled by a mysterious force, killing each other with their sisters until one of them dies."

Starting with my grandfather's generation, five pairs of sisters in the Yukinoshita family have died tragically, killing each other.

Yuki's mother looked at Yukinoshita Haruno with a hint of helplessness on her face.

“After you were born, your father and I decided that we would not have any more daughters.”

However, a mistake occurred during the prenatal checkup, and the doctor mistook Yukino for a boy.

And so, by a twist of fate, Yukino was born.

And you, in the end, have also come to this point...

A hint of sorrow appeared on Xue's mother's face, and Xue's father quickly and warmly embraced her, gently comforting her.

Yukinoshita lowered her head, the shadows of her hair obscuring her face and making it impossible to see her expression.

After a while, Yukinoshita Haruno slowly raised her head and looked at her mother with an extremely serious expression.

"Mother, is this why you've always been so cold to Yukino?"

Because in your eyes, she's a child who shouldn't have been born.

"No, Yang Nai. Listen to me..."

Yukimura tried to explain, but was forcefully interrupted by Yukinoshita Haruno.

"Mother, I will definitely bring Yukino back."

Even if the whole world abandons her, I will not let go.

Because I am her older sister.

Yukino looked directly into her mother's eyes, and the determination in her eyes made her mother almost unable to meet her gaze.

This was also the first time that Yukinoshita Haruno had overpowered her mother in terms of presence.

Snow's mother sighed, looking at her daughter with a very complicated expression.

"You're all grown up now, make your own decisions."

Her expression reflected both the joy of seeing her daughter grow up and the helplessness of her daughter's rebellion.

Yukinoshita turned around to face Xu Ming, then took a few steps back in a kneeling position, and then knelt down in front of Xu Ming in a standard dogeza posture.

"Mr. Xu Ming, I'm entrusting my sister to you!"

"I……"

Xu Minggang wanted to say, "I will do my best."

Snow Mother on the other side suddenly said:

"You can name any conditions you wish to offer, whether it's money, real estate, or we can grant you certain rights within the church through donations."

Xu Ming's expression immediately became very serious.

"Please feel free to leave it to me!"

I will definitely lift the curse and bring your sister safely back to your side!

He patted his chest and assured him.

"If none of these satisfy you, you can choose one of my daughters to marry."

Snow Mother added.

"No, it was fine before."

"Huh?"

"I mean, just pay me."

Chapter 373 Yellow Springs Wharf (Bonus Chapter)

After discussing the rescue, Xu Ming asked a crucial question.

"Based on the intelligence we have now, Yukino Yukinoshita is very likely on that Starfall Island."