Chapter 253 Kill the wicked

　　Arriving at the Crane Chime Villa was already in the afternoon of the third day, guided by the Red Phoenix Demon.　　The journey was nothing short of arduous, filled with twists and turns that left the unacquainted dizzy. Along the way, we encountered four fierce beasts, fortunately, Shen Huan and Zhou Ge's martial prowess proved sufficient.　　From the summit of the previous hill, we gazed upon the Crane Chime Villa, facing south with its back to the north, consisting of a main hall and two side halls. The interconnecting paths between the halls were paved with gray bricks, leading to a central courtyard adorned with pine trees. The brick paths extended in all directions.　　At the very center stood a large bronze cauldron, surrounded by stone platforms, likely not for alchemical purposes but mere ornamentation. The main hall boasted red-lacquered pillars, and beneath the eaves, a row of stone cranes stood with their necks craned upwards, their