My consciousness blurred as the charred corpse on my back dragged towards the thirteenth step. The trapped souls inside pounded against an invisible barrier, as if there was an unseen gate between two worlds.
My heart slowed, my eyelids grew heavy, and an unprecedented drowsiness washed over . Im tired, I thought, longing to just fall asleep and never wake up again.
Gao Jian! At a critical mont, that voice rang out again. But half of my body had already been pulled into the realm of the dead, icy and chilling, my throat dry as if subrged in a dark lake, unable to utter a word.
Gao Jian! Soone kept calling my nathis was not a hallucination, but a definite sound that I heard.
I waved my hands like a drowning person, but my body continued to sink uncontrollably, as if in a nightmare, falling into an endless abyss.
Grab my hand, Gao Jian! The dark lake rippled as a ball of fire descended from the sky, filling my lifeless eyes with its radiance and occupying my entire field of vision.
Instinctively, I covered my eyes, but my palm touched the flas before . There was no burning pain, only warmth, like holding a piece of Hetian jade, smooth and firm. It was a womans hand!
Grab on! The long-lost warmth spread throughout my body, and my heart surged with renewed vitality. I grabbed onto the fire tightly, and all the darkness before was burned away by the blaze!
Taking deep breaths of air, I suddenly woke up from what felt like a dream, and opened my eyes wide.
The corpse on my back was still there, but the thirteenth step leading to the other world was gone, replaced by a piece of human skin carved with intricate patterns, peeled from the chest area.
Guo Junjies disappeared skin was placed on the path that led to the rooftop; this cursed piece of skin was used to imprison the souls of students who died unjustly.
Who saved just now? I looked up and saw two figures, one black and one red, engaged in fierce combat on the staircase. The black, ferocious demon was the Yuan Chen, while the woman in a bright red bridal gown, also haunted by resentnt, turned out to be Xiao Feng!
Red Luans Auspicious Day! The voice in the live stream room was filled with surprise: The auspicious day of Red Luan is when the eight characters align with the divine on. What kind of fate does the host have? Its rare for an ordinary person to encounter one divine on in their lifeti, but this person has encountered two different divine ons in just a few hours! And the fates are conflicting, yet they have turned calamity into fortune!
Red Luans Auspicious Day is also one of the divine ons; though not as nacing as Yuan Chens, it has the power to control bloodshed and is formidable in short-term battles.
I didnt know how Xiao Feng had followed here, but I didnt have ti to think about it now. I stood up again, carrying Guo Junjies corpse on my back, stepping over the piece of human skin, and kicking open the wooden door that led to the rooftop.
The faint moonlight fell on my face as I reached the top of the building. Only here, on the highest floor, could I catch a glimpse of the moonlight.
Under the moons gentle radiance, I will shatter your evil spirit into pieces and scatter your soul! I took step by step towards the edge of the teaching building, walking on the railing.
Die! I exerted all my strength and threw the corpse from my back out of the fourth floor!
Roar! A thunderous roar echoed through the corridor as countless sinister ghostly faces erged from all directions, baring their teeth and claws, wailing and howling like wolves.
Thud! The sound of the body colliding with the ground ca a few seconds later, and at the sa ti, all the ghosts that had gathered on the rooftop dissipated into thin air.
It was not until then that Yuan Chen, the ferocious demon, finally broke free from Xiao Fengs grasp in the corridor. He walked towards the rooftop, but it was too late. Everything had already ended.
The evil spirits turned into strands of green smoke, leaving only a slender boy standing in front of . He was wearing a thin school uniform, and his blurry face gradually beca clear.
Is it you? I blurted out, uttering only two words, but I couldnt recall where I had encountered him before, despite racking my brain.
We will et again. The boy turned into ashes under the moonlight, but his last words were imprinted in my heart.
Is it over? The sky was tinged with a faint light as I limped back to the stairs. The skin that had been plastered on the ground disappeared without a trace, and the cherry blossom trees were nowhere to be found. Only Xiao Feng, dressed in a bridal gown, sat on the cold steps, motionless.
Girl, thank you so much. I reached out to pat Xiao Fengs shoulder, but as she turned her head, I was horrified by the expression on her face. It was not sothing a human would havea face filled with hatred and agony.
After a brief mont of contemplation, I realized that the vengeful spirit from the Peace of Mind Hotel had taken over Xiao Fengs body, which explained her earlier intense resentnt.
I didnt retract my outstretched hand, but gently embraced her shoulder. Its okay now, Xiao Feng.
Her eyes, filled with murderous intent, gradually cleared. The expression on her face eased slowly, and she tilted her head before collapsing to the ground.
Sorry for dragging you into this, I said as I picked up Xiao Feng and returned to the rooftop. It was still dark outside, hence the mission given by the underworld show had not been cleared yet. I had no choice but to stay.
I put my phone and cara aside and sat on the edge of the buildings railing, looking at the silent and desolate campus.
Is what I see before the real world? I struggled multiple tis on the brink of death tonight. If my judgnt had been slightly off or my luck a little worse, I could have beco a lifeless corpse, with my soul forever imprisoned here.
I finally understand why Xia Chi chose to avoid live streaming. Its not a job ant for the living. I lit a cigarette in silence, watching the world below my feet, waiting for the first rays of sunlight to shine on .
Surviving a great calamity brings great fortune. Being born with a dual fate is sothing Ive never experienced before. Daoist Master Wan comnted on the chatroom.
There were still over four hundred viewers in the live broadcast room. It had been a thrilling and heart-stopping night, far more exciting than any horror movie.
Senior, arent you supposed to be resting? Arent practitioners of the Dao supposed to prioritize self-cultivation and nurturing their inner selves? I exhaled a puff of smoke, but I was actually grateful for this eloquent senior.
You ungrateful brat! I just saved your life earlier, and now you want to chase away? Daoist Master Wan retorted.
How could I be soone who forgets favors? If you tell your address, Ill send you a couple of boxes of local eggs as a thank you gift, I said with a smirk.
Ive had plenty of exquisite delicacies, so its nothing special. But your fate is extraordinary. Can I have the chance to et you again?
I cant ask for more. Senior, Im in a precarious situation right now. I hope you can give so guidance when the ti cos, I said sincerely.
When the fate is ripe, we will et, Daoist Master Wan said.
You Dao practitioners always speak in cryptic riddles. The more I listen, the less reliable it sounds. Do you think I, a re youngster, can survive until the day when fate brings us together? I asked skeptically.
Im not afraid of ten thousand things, but Im afraid of the unexpected. If you, by chance, caught the eye of this daoist, your luck will be quite good, Daoist Master Wan continued on. Youngster, as I leave, let recite a poem for you. Listen carefully.
What poem? I asked.
Red luan[1] ascends to the Palace of Fate, entering and leaving, all endeavors prosperous. Behold the peach blossoms in full bloom, eting esteed individuals at every turn, Daoist Master Wan recited in the chatroom.
I was about to ask for an explanation of the poem when Xiao Feng, who was in my embrace, woke up drowsily. She saw herself dressed in bridal attire, leaning against , and her face blushed instantly.
Last night was really dangerous, she said, burying her face in my chest, feeling nervous and unsure of what to say.
Seeing her in this state, I suddenly felt uncomfortable. I didnt voice my inner thoughts or inquire about the secrets on her body. I just brushed her hair gently and said, I didnt expect you to look so beautiful in bridal attire. Whoever marries you will be truly fortunate.
As the sun rose from the horizon, its golden rays dispelled all the darkness. The live broadcast mission in the New Shanghai High School ca to an end.
Ding!
As the sunlight shone upon , a new ssage appeared in my inbox in the underworld show app: Live broadcast mission to stay at New Shanghai High School and survive till dawn has been completed. Evaluation is now underway
Score breakdown: 1 point for completing the live broadcast mission; 2 points for reaching a peak viewership of over 500; 2 points for receiving gifts totaling over 100 ghost coins; ; and 1 bonus point for completing the underworlds commission.
3 points for completing the optional missions to play seven gas on campus; progressed to three. Participated in courage ga, four corners ga, hide and seek ga .
Final score: 9 points earned for this live broadcast.
A full nine points! Indeed, high risks co with high rewards. This ti, I earned more than twice the points I got from the previous mission at the Peace of Mind Inn. Although I couldnt recall completing three gas, since the evaluation from the underworld show app was given, I gladly accepted it.
Perhaps I should have continued pretending with Hideki in order to participate in more gas. Its a pity though.
As I thought about how each point represented a gold bricks, I couldnt help but feel a slight sting.
The total number of points earned by the host is nine. Would you like to exchange them for goods? The available item catalog has been updated.
Thai ghost Kuman Thong (5 points), Six random pieces of Lesser Transmission Talisman (5 points), Child Immortal Wine (nourishes yin and replenishes yang, harmonizes the five organs, 5 points), Headless Ghost Tomb Altar (a lower-level ghost servant that can be commanded, 6 points), Beginners Guide to Destiny Analysis (6 points), Enlightennt Pill (randomly opens one acupoint in the body, 6 points), Flying Dragon Larva (a highly valuable poisonous insect that can be controlled with blood, capable of saving or killing a person, 9 points)
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Red Luan [1] refers to a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, also known as the vermilion bird or phoenix. It is often depicted as a symbol of auspiciousness, good fortune, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Also, i dont know if its linked but the na Xiao Feng can be translated as little phoenix.
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