White walls, black tile eaves, and an imposing wooden door adorned with two circular lock rings—this was the standard sight on Anfield Village's main street, a familiar sight for anyone walking through Anfield Village. Alton's journey had introduced her to many similar structures, though most were modest in scale compared to this, a farmhouse with an elaborate three-entry courtyard.
The village was tranquil, disturbed only by the sounds of barking dogs and crowing roosters. This was a rural lifestyle that Alton had never experienced before. Although she had visited country homestays with her father and her ancestors hailed from the countryside, the generations up to her grandfather had already moved to the city, leaving her inexperienced in village life. Everything seemed novel to her, particularly as Anfield Village differed from typical rural settings; it had a charm that appealed to historical martial arts dramas, hence Marcus Quinn's grandfather's choice to retire here.
