第101章 Here are a few options for a chapter title: 1. "The Rot Beneath" 2. "Darkness Unveiled" 3. "The Web of Deceit" 4. "Secrets in Shadows" 5. "Bene

**101章：暗流的渊源**

Chen Yang's eyes remained fixed on Lin Xuan, his grip on the man's wrist like a vice. Lin Xuan's face was ashen, his eyes wide with fear.

"It's not what you think," Lin Xuan stammered, his voice trembling. "I didn't do it, I swear!"

Chen Yang's expression remained unreadable, but his voice took on a cold, detached tone. "You're hiding something, Lin Xuan. I can smell the rot on you."

Lin Xuan's eyes darted around the room, as if searching for an escape route. "Please, Chen Yang, you have to believe me. I'm telling you the truth!"

Chen Yang's grip tightened, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity. "The truth? You want to know what the truth is, Lin Xuan? The truth is that you're a pawn in a game you don't even understand. And I'm the one who's going to reveal it to you."

Just as Chen Yang was about to deliver the final blow, the door to the room burst open, and a group of burly men stormed in. They were dressed in black suits, their faces obscured by sunglasses.

"Ah, perfect timing," Chen Yang said, his eyes glinting with a cold light. "The entertainment has arrived."

The men surrounded Lin Xuan, their hands closing in like a vice. Chen Yang's grip on Lin Xuan's wrist relaxed, and he stood up, his eyes never leaving Lin Xuan's face.

"You know, Lin Xuan, you're going to make a perfect addition to our little family. You see, we're a group of...collectors. And you, my friend, are the latest acquisition."

Lin Xuan's eyes widened in horror as the men dragged him away, leaving Chen Yang standing alone in the room. The doctor's eyes seemed to bore into the shadows, as if searching for something.

And then, he smiled, a cold, mirthless smile.

"Game on," he whispered to himself.

As the door closed behind Lin Xuan, Chen Yang's eyes flickered to the small, intricately carved box on the table. It was adorned with strange symbols and markings, and it seemed to pulse with an otherworldly energy.

"It's time to crack this thing open," Chen Yang said to himself, his eyes gleaming with a newfound intensity.

But just as he reached for the box, a faint whisper seemed to echo in his ear.

"You shouldn't have done that, Chen Yang."

Chen Yang's eyes snapped towards the door, his heart pounding in his chest.

"Who's there?" he called out, his voice echoing through the empty corridor.

But there was no response.

The doctor's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities.

"This isn't over yet," he whispered, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity.

And with that, the chapter ended, leaving the reader wondering what would happen next. Would Chen Yang be able to unravel the mystery of the box and the sinister forces that were closing in around him? Only time would tell.