Book 5: Chapter 39: The woman beneath the water

Book 5: Chapter 39: The woman beneath the water

Seeing the little ghosts head about to snap off, Xiao Xia couldnt help but cry out quietly. She immediately recalled the dangerous surroundings and hurriedly covered her mouth. However, she had already attracted the attention of the nearby spirits.

They stopped their search and looked over doubtfully, but they didnt move. They clearly couldnt sense any living aura so they were a little confused.

But why could the little ghost see her? Was it true that the younger they died, the more powerful they would be?!

Looking down, she saw the little ghost still looking at her with smile. It had grabbed the hem of her dress with one hand while the other grabbed the back of its head and put it back in place. Unfortunately, it wasnt too successful. Although the head was back on its neck, the angle wasnt quite right. It had to look sideways to see Xiao Xia, making its expression even more eerie!

Xiao Xia watched in astonishment, wishing she could immediately flee. However, she couldnt move at this moment so she could only endure it. When the alerted spirits finally turned their attention away, she hurriedly said in a low voice: Let go of me, quickly! She struggled a couple of times but the little ghost was unexpectedly strong. She actually wasnt able to get free at all!

Dont be like this. We have no grudges between us! Why dont you let me go? Xiao Xia was afraid she would attract attention if she forced things so she decided to negotiate. She also felt some sympathy for this little ghost since it died so young. She felt that children were easier to convince.

Yet this little ghost seemed uncooperative, shaking its head stubbornly.

How about this? Tell me where you live. Xiao Xia tried to bribe it. Ill burn some paper money for you in a few days and bring you some good food as offering, ok? Let go of big sis first.

The little ghost didnt respond but its expression changed a little. On its half-rotten face, the innocent yet malicious smile was replaced by coldness and viciousness. Xiao Xias scalp turned numb at the sight.

Had she said something wrong?

Well, what do you want to eat? Tell me!

Meat. I want to eat meat! After a few seconds of silence, the little ghost suddenly spoke. Its voice was solemn.

What kind of meat? Seeing its appearance, Xiao Xia felt something was off. She tensed up in preparation while sneakily reaching into her fanny pack and gripping a talisman-wrapped stone.

Human meat. The little ghost responded. It was already drooling, a flash of green light appearing in its one preserved eye. I want to eat the meat on big siss body!

What if I wont give it?

The groom said he only needs your soul. Whoever catches you can have your flesh.

Then youll have to catch me first! As she spoke, she mercilessly struck the little ghosts face with the special stone in her hand.

There was a flash of sparks and the two figures flew apart. One of them fell to the floor and several noises rang out at the same time.

There was a crackle from the sparks when Xiao Xias hand made contact with the ghosts face.

There was a tearing sound as a piece of Xiao Xias dress was torn off since the little ghost refused to let go.

There was a snap as the little ghosts head ultimately ended up getting detached due to Xiao Xias use of force.

There was a thump as both pieces of the little ghost flew out and hit the ground.

There was a yelp from Xiao Xia as she fell to the floor.

Starving ghosts were withered in appearance but these ones werent. The majority looked young and vigorous, and there was a pretty even number of male and female ghosts. They seemed very close with each other, as if they had all come from the same village.

They wore the same tribal outfits, they had the same rotted faces and they all had the same yellow boils on their arms.

How had they died? Why were they so insistent on catching her?

Xiao Xia pondered as she ran while reaching into her fanny pack. It was almost empty, yet while her pursuers had lessened, they were still present. What should she do?

In her panic, she suddenly recalled what Ruan Zhan taught her during the Japanese ghost case. She hurriedly dived to the ground and scrambled with her hands, grabbing everything she could. Whenever something approached, she threw everything behind her and shouted: Borrow Mt. Tais might, stone general, strike!

The spell wasnt as effective as the talismans, but it was still pretty good. She also still flung out the occasional stone. Therefore, despite fleeing rather wretchedly and screaming all the while, Xiao Xia still felt the things behind her growing fewer. This gave her the opportunity to check her fanny pack. She was out of talisman-covered stones, and only had a few talismans folded into triangles left. Checking her phone, she had five minutes left before the game ended!

She was about to win!

Yet at this time, she heard the sound of water. It was the sound of flowing water she had heard when the game started.

She once again figured she was imagining it. She had run for so long in the dense forest but had never seen any brooks or waterfalls, let alone a flowing stream!

Yet why was there the sound of flowing water now? It was right in front of her! What was it? A trap? Or her destination?

After hesitating for a moment, she decided it was best to avoid such an unknown place. She decided to turn back, but the moment she did the scene before her made her halt her steps. She almost fainted from fear!

Snakes! There were seven or eight giant snakes!

Ruan Zhan had said the mastermind was good at controlling plants and animals. Yet to make so many snakes obey him was a little too overpowered, right!?

Under the moonlight, those snakes slithered forward slowly in unison. Their beady eyes glowed with cold light as they edged closer. They were close enough for her to see their red tongues as they hissed and smell their fishy scent!

Illusion, it must be an illusion!

Xiao Xia judged, but after a long moment of hesitation she still didnt dare verify her theory with her body. Instead, as the snakes got within ten meters of her, she screamed and ran the other way!

She would rather deal with ghosts than snakes! Even if there was a trap ahead, she had no other choice!

She ran forwards and felt the snakes werent following too closely, though they didnt leave. They were driving her towards the sound of flowing water.

The sound was growing clearer and clearer. The air had started to turn humid, indicating that the source of water was nearby.

As expected, after running for less than two minutes, she saw a small stream. Under the moonlight, it looked like a strand of beautiful silver lace on the mountain floor.

Before Xiao Xia could react, the snakes suddenly seemed to have been stimulated. They charged over in a frenzy!

Xiao Xia screamed and swiftly leapt into the stream. She had just walked into the middle when she felt a pair of hands around her ankles!

Looking down, she saw a woman lying face up on the bottom of the stream. Her face was exactly the same as Xiao Xias!