Chapter 548

Shannon frowned at that phrase. She hadn't learned about it before but briefly saw it in one of the mystic school textbooks. "In shadows cast, the firstborn's woe. Nine generations bound by flow. For family's honor, their fate bestows," the female ghost recited a poem in a low voice, carrying traces of sarcasm. A clueless Olivia whispered to Juniper, "What's The Firstborn's Woe?" Having known a thing or two about it, Juniper wore a grim expression and explained, "Back in the days, people believed in a type of geomantic dark arts, known as The Firstborn's Woe. "They believed that by drowning and sacrificing nine generations of firstborn daughters, the family could change their fortune and ensure prosperity for future descendants." At his explanation, everyone on set, including the livestream audience, widened their eyes in utter disbelief. Everyone knew many feudal superstitions and harmful customs existed in ancient times, yet they never imagined there could be such a cruel dark a