[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-cinema-you-were-sent-to-collect-debts-":3,"chapter-hong-kong-cinema-you-were-sent-to-collect-debts--hong-kong-movies-ordered-to-collect-debts-i-bury-chapter-446":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hong Kong Movies: Ordered to Collect Debts, I Bury People with Sister Bao",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2058462,3214,"Chapter 446: Clearing Their Names","hong-kong-movies-ordered-to-collect-debts-i-bury-chapter-446",446,"\u003Cp>Chu Tian also agreed: \"We must figure out the function of this crystal ball to truly unlock the secret of the ancient city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They began to study the crystal ball, attempting to find its purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner of the stone chamber, they discovered an ancient book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book recorded many legends about the crystal ball and its magical power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chen Zihao flipped through the book and said: \"This book says that this crystal ball can see through the past and the future; it can allow people to see the truth hidden within time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian and Ding Ding Xiaoyu were astonished to hear this news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought that if they could utilize the power of this crystal ball, perhaps they could find the truth about the ancient city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Ding Xiaoyu stood nervously before the crystal ball and began to manipulate it according to the methods in the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She attempted to see the mastermind behind everything through the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian and Chen Chen Zihao watched nervously from the side, worried that Ding Ding Xiaoyu might be frightened by the visions in the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Ding Xiaoyu did not seem to be affected; her gaze became increasingly focused, as if she had seen some important information in the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Ding Ding Xiaoyu suddenly widened her eyes, revealing an expression of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at the crystal ball and said tremblingly: \"I saw the mastermind, look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian and Chen Chen Zihao immediately leaned in and looked at the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw a person they had never imagined—it was actually the guardian of the ancient city, the old man who had once guided them into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chen Zihao's face turned pale, and his lips trembled as he said: \"How could it be him? Why would he want to manipulate everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian frowned, recalling every conversation he had with the old man, attempting to find an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: \"We had always treated him as a friend, but we never truly understood him. Perhaps we should return to the ancient city and ask him for an explanation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Ding Xiaoyu also agreed: \"Yes, we must find the answer. The secret of this ancient city must be related to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they decided to leave the stone chamber and return to the ancient city to find the old man. Carrying the key and the secret of the crystal ball, they embarked on the return journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient city remained quiet and peaceful, as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the old man's residence and knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened in response, and the old man stood at the entrance with a smile on his face. He said: \"You have returned; it seems you have discovered the secret of the ancient city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian asked bluntly: \"Why was it you? Why did you want to manipulate everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man sighed and said: \"I know you have discovered my secret. Yes, I am the mastermind. But I have no malicious intent; I only wanted to make this ancient city thrive once again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sat together, and the old man began to tell his story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the old man's story ended, Ding Ding Xiaoyu looked at him, a flash of determination in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said: \"Since you have admitted everything, then please clear our names. We have been wrongly accused as murderers, and this has forced us to bear a heavy burden of guilt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian and Chen Chen Zihao also echoed: \"We originally only wanted to find the truth, but we were dragged into this conflict. Now we hope to clear our names and restart our lives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man sighed, looking at them, feeling their determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: \"I understand how you feel. I will do everything in my power to help you clear your names, but I need your help.\" CHAPTER 966\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Upon hearing this news, they all breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Ding Xiaoyu asked: \"May I ask what you need us to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man said earnestly: \"The secret of this ancient city is hidden in a mysterious treasure chest. This chest is hidden in a corner of the city, and we need to search for it together. Only by finding the chest and uncovering the truth of the ancient city can we prove your innocence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian and Chen Chen Zihao expressed their willingness to help the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the old man's guidance, they began searching for the treasure chest in the ancient city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they were even more cautious, because they knew this was their only chance to clear their names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the process of searching for the chest, they discovered many clues they had not noticed before. They followed these clues and gradually approached the location of the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some twists and turns, they finally found the treasure chest in an abandoned building in the ancient city. This chest was simple and elegant, radiating a mysterious aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be waiting for their arrival to reveal the truth of the ancient city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man took out a special key and carefully inserted it into the chest's keyhole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chest opened in response, and inside was actually an ancient scroll of parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parchment recorded all the secrets of the ancient city, including the truth about how they had been framed as murderers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man interpreted the parchment and said: \"It is written here that the true culprit behind your framing is actually an evil force attempting to use the power of the ancient city for their own wicked ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man looked around to ensure no one was eavesdropping, then began to tell them the details of that evil force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This evil force was actually an ancient secret organization that was attempting to find the power of this ancient city in order to control the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve their goals, they would stop at nothing, even framing innocent people, the old man said with a solemn tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Ding Xiaoyu couldn't help but ask: \"Then why did they frame us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man sighed: \"Because you inadvertently got involved in their conspiracy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The process of you searching for the truth happened to threaten their plans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To divert attention, they chose to frame you, making you bear the burden of being murderers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chen Zihao clenched his fists and said angrily: \"We must expose their crimes and let the world know the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tian also agreed: \"Yes, we cannot let them continue to do evil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man nodded and said: \"I admire your courage to face the truth. Now we have the evidence in our hands, but to completely expose this evil force, we need to make more preparations. We must unite as one to succeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they began to formulate a plan to expose the evil force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They collected more evidence and searched for other members of the secret organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, they had to devise a strategy on how to reveal the truth to the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, they believed the time was ripe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a quiet night, they arrived at the city square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many citizens had gathered in the square, wanting to hear the legends of the ancient city. 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