Countless people were standing there with empty eyes, staring inside as if waiting for a signal. The silence was unnatural, carrying the weight of impending doom. I felt as if I had entered a terrifying new world. My mind went into panic mode as I looked around. In seconds, the sounds of the villa—the cleaning, the wind, the storm—all ceased. Everything turned into an unnatural silence. I realized something was wrong; it wasn't possible for so many ghosts to retreat in an instant. A great danger was present. My heart raced as I counted the people in the hall: 1, 2, 3... 16, and Bai Tingting. Only 17 people. My eyes narrowed, my control wavering. I shouted for everyone to be quiet. The hall fell silent. I grabbed Bai Tingting’s hand and asked, 'Where is the 18th Phoenix girl? Who is she? Why didn't she come?' Bai Tingting trembled and said, 'She's Anran. She didn't reply to my messages or calls. I thought she just didn't want to come.'