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The man was startled, his fear palpable, "How can there be a dead person here? People seldom come to these deep parts of the mountain, and this person isn't from any nearby villages."

Chu Qingzhi inquired, "Have you hunted in this area before? How can you be so sure he isn't from the village?"

"We don't hunt deep in the mountains, usually sticking to the outskirts for small game. Entering deep requires several hunters together; we wouldn't leave someone here alone. Recently, there's been no word of anyone missing from the village. Plus, his clothes might look ordinary, but they're actually quite expensive, something villagers can't afford."

Examining the clothes, Chu Qingzhi confirmed they were indeed made from high-quality fabric.

After inspecting the clothes, she examined the body, which was already skeletal, its flesh eaten by birds, making it difficult to discern any details on the surface.