Chapter 961: Exorcism

Chapter 961: Exorcism

Huang Yin took a bite of the apple and realized Han Fei planned to have Shen Luo stay in the game for a long time.

“This is the first time I’ve eaten from the fruit basket I brought to the hospital.”

“Shen Luo wouldn’t mind. I didn’t say anything when he drank the coffee someone brought for me.” Han Fei thought back to the things that had happened in the plastic surgery hospital. “So many things have changed since then.”

After ensuring the wires were fine, Han Fei left the hospital. He hurried home and logged into the game. He walked out from the Happiness Neighborhood base. With all the players watching, Han Fei came to the base of Absolute Truth. The players were confused. Why would the vice president of Happiness Neighborhood come to Absolute Truth’s base? Was there something between the two guilds?

“Han Fei!” The inconspicuous Shen Luo stood at the door. He ran over when he saw Han Fei. “Why come I quit the game anymore? The atmosphere in the game feels so different than before. Everyone is so nervous and looks at me with this scary gaze.”

“You’re very gifted. No matter how hard you try to hide, eventually, you’ll be held up to the pedestal.” Han Fei shared a general update about the game with Shen Luo as he led him to the altar further from the base of Happiness Neighborhood. “I need you to do something dangerous, but only you can do this.”

Shen Luo was nervous. “What is it?”

“Whenever you clear the fourth layer of the nightmare, the fifth layer will give you a choice. There are two beds, one normal and the other haunted.” Han Fei raised two fingers.

“Don’t worry. I will choose the ghost bed.” Shen Luo promised.

“No. I need you to choose the normal bed. You only need to lie on the bed. After you make a choice, tell me everything you see and hear.” Han Fei shared his thoughts.

“Are you sure?” Shen Luo scratched his head. “Is that a good thing? I also want to help.”

“The thing you’ll do will be more valuable than the rest of the players. I hope you remember that you are special. You are the best present fate has given Dream.” Han Fei led Shen Luo to a grey building. This was a mall.

“You’re making me embarrassed.” Shen Luo shook his head. “It’s rare for people to praise me. Many people think I’m unlucky and don’t like to play with me.”

“But this time, you’ll be the hero.” Han Fei was telling the truth. He opened the door for Shen Luo. “I’ve already added you as friends in the game. When you leave the altar, you can contact me directly.”

“Okay. I will not let you down.” Shen Luo walked into the mist. Han Fei was about to leave when a hand reached out to grab Han Fei’s shoulder. Han Fei was about to attack when he saw that it was Shen Luo. “Why did you come out again?”

“You said that the choice will be available at the fifth layer. What if I can’t survive the first four layers?” Half of Shen Luo’s body was in the mist. He hadn’t cleared any layer, but the butterfly tattoo was already showing on his body.

“Trust yourself. You can do this.” Han Fei put away Rest in Peace, pushed Shen Luo back, and closed the door.

Han Fei returned to the hospital. He communicated with the spare members of Happiness Neighborhood. They handed Han Fei a list that included all the players that left the hospital altar. The list was long.

“Thank you for the hard work. Go back first. Leave the rest to me.” As more players explored the nightmare, more players would side with Dream. This was inevitable. However, Shen Luo’s appearance relaxed Han Fei slightly. Soon, he’d know what kind of power Dream would give these people who worked for him.

Han Fei’s neighbors were still in the nightmare. He didn’t want to lag behind, so Han Fei entered the hospital alone. When Han Fei was almost through the hospital lobby, vertigo came.

“30? This nightmare requires that many players?!”

Han Fei opened his eyes and heard the discussions around him. He looked around and saw thirty players gathered in a garden.

“Of course, but my child is afraid of strangers. Can you send only a few representatives with me?” Yao Qiang hadn’t finished, but the phone in his pocket vibrated. Yao Qiang glanced at the caller Id and accepted the call with a frown. “I’m not in the mood to argue with you. We’ll talk about this later!”

Han Fei narrowed his eyes when the man picked up his phone. The name of the caller on this phone was Qian.

After a brief discussion, the players chose five people to follow Yao Qiang. Han Fei was one of them. They walked past the garden and stopped before the three-story building. Yao Qiang took out a copper basin. He only allowed the players to enter the house after they washed their hands in the basin. The building looked luxurious from the outside, but the interior was aged and dusty.

“I rented this villa last year. In the past, my family lived in the city, but due to the issue with the kid, we ran to the countryside, but we still couldn’t avoid the ghosts!” Yao Qiang looked tired.

“Normally, the livelier the place, the lesser the chance of ghost appearances. Why would you come to the countryside to run away from the ghosts?” Han Fei questioned.

“No. Ghosts like the cities the most! It’s cleaner in the countryside.” Yao Qiang rebutted. He seemed to have his own system of understanding.

Han Fei didn’t say anything else. They followed Yao Qiang up the stairs.

The first floor was the most normal. The second floor was damp and dark. The third floor didn’t look like it was meant for humans. Various talismans covered the door frames. Yellow dirt and salt scattered the ground. Red threads hung on the door, and copper bells were tied to them.

Yao Qiang pushed open the door, and the bells jingled. The talismans fluttered to the ground. Yao Qiang didn’t allow the players to enter the room. He only stood at the door and pointed.

The room was oppressive. The windows were sealed up and covered in talismans. Various trophies decorated the wall on the left, and a lot of homework stood in the corner of the room. There was nothing related to entertainment in the room. There was only a study table and a bed.

“He has to study even though he’s possessed?!” All the players were confused.

Hearing the sound, the bed moved, and a pale face poked out.

“Son, don’t be scared. Dad has found some exorcists for you. Soon, you’ll return to normal!” Yao Qiang tried to console his son, but his son didn’t seem to understand him. His expression was dull, like his soul was lost. “In the past, my son, Yao Yuan, is such a good student. He is only like this because of the ghosts! You have to help me chase the ghosts away!”

Yao Qiang didn’t have a perfect life, so he placed his hope on his son. Han Fei could understand that, but Han Fei felt that the man had gone too extreme.

“Can we enter the room?” Before Yao Qiang could reject him, Han Fei had already entered the room.

Yao Yuan immediately hid under the bed. He didn’t want to see anyone.

Han Fei immediately felt a chill when he lifted the sheet. He tried to extend his hand to the child. “Don’t worry. We’re here to help you.” Han Fei had encountered all kinds of ghosts, but he still needed to communicate with Yao Yuan to know what kind of ghost was at work.

“You’re scaring him!” Yao Qiang grabbed Han Fei’s shoulders, but he couldn’t move him. “Get out!”

“Dirty things like to hide under the bed. If he keeps hiding under the bed, he’ll only attract more ghosts.” Han Fei held the frame and lifted the bed.

The light shone under the bed. The boy crawled to the corner and curled up. His face was pale, and he kept mumbling that someone would die.

“Look. He was so weak earlier, but now, he could crawl so fast.” Han Fei patted Yao Qiang’s shoulders and smiled. “Don’t worry. I’ll catch that ghost for you. No matter where he’s hiding, I’ll destroy him.”