Chapter 106
Chapter 106
Huang Xinze was the first to reply. “I have a ring!”
Chen Lin pushed up her glasses and said quietly, “In an emergency, I can use one too…”
“I have one as well,” Lin Xiaoxue said.
Xu You said, “Me? Nope! But I’m not afraid of ghosts.”
“Ugh! This is so annoying! Why is there so much crap going on?” Xia Susu was so angry she slammed her fist on the table. If she’d known, she would have chosen a defensive Anomalous Artifact the last time CC handed out Clearance Reward!
Lin Xiaoxue suddenly thought of something and looked at Xia Susu. “There are nineteen people still alive in the Instance. One person has to be alone tonight. Shouldn’t we think about what to do?”
Xia Susu frowned and snorted coldly. “Are you talking about me?”
Lin Xiaoxue spread her hands. “Who else would I be talking about? Brother Shuang is dead. Instead of freaking out here, you might as well figure out how to get through tonight safely.”
“Heh.” Xia Susu gave a scornful laugh and looked at Lin Xiaoxue with disdain. “Since when is my business any of your concern?”
Lin Xiaoxue rolled her eyes. Talk about mistaking kindness for malice!
Xia Susu straightened confidently, folded her arms in front of her chest, and said haughtily, “You’re all waiting to laugh at me, aren’t you? Don’t worry. Even if a ghost kills me, I won’t ask any of you for help!”
With that, Xia Susu abruptly stood and left. Then she suddenly stopped and added, “Oh, right. You’re probably going to be disappointed, because I will definitely make it through tonight safe and sound!”
Lin Xiaoxue was so angry she pounded the table with both fists. “Hmph! I kindly reminded her, and that’s her attitude?!”
Xu You shook her head. “Xiaoxue, people really shouldn’t be too kind.”
Huang Xinze watched Xia Susu’s retreating figure and sighed helplessly as well.
He had always been patient with beautiful women, but Xia Susu was truly the first woman who made him lose interest in a pretty face…
Wei Sen continued looking at everyone. “I have an idea that might let everyone get through tonight safely without using up any Anomalous Artifact.”
“Oh? Let’s hear it.” He Xu looked at Wei Sen skeptically.
“We do what the villagers do.”
As soon as Wei Sen finished speaking, the electronic voice rang in her mind again.
///Ding~ Congratulations, Host, for completing a Good Deed: offering advice to others. Merit Points +50! Current accumulated Merit Points: 6,130. Remaining Merit Points: 930!///
Xu You thought for a moment. “Salt! They’re using salt. Salt is a purifying substance. It can drive away unclean things.”
Chen Lin was pleasantly surprised too. “They’ve lived safely in the village for over twenty years. That means their method works!”
He Xu nodded at that. “We can try it. If it doesn’t work, it won’t be too late to use an Anomalous Artifact.”
“That’s our Sister Sen!” Lin Xiaoxue cast Wei Sen a look of worship.
“But tricks like this only work on lesser ghosts. Against a vengeful ghost like Li Shuhan, I’m afraid it won’t do much,” Guo Lan said.
Xu You said, “The salt the villagers use probably has something special mixed into it. How about this? After dinner, before it gets dark, I’ll go back to the village and get some of their salt for tonight.”
“There’s only about half an hour between dinner and nightfall. I’ll go with you. After all, I have an Anomalous Artifact on me, so I can protect you,” Huang Xinze said worriedly.
Xu You looked at him warily. “I’m not paying you a protection fee, got it?”
“Now you’re just treating me like a stranger. We’ve even been husband and wife before, and you’re still saying that?”
The few people who had not gone through the Infinite Flight Instance all looked at the two of them strangely.
“I’ll rip that mouth of yours apart!” Xu You’s fists clenched until her knuckles cracked.
He Xu stood up. “All right, it’s time to eat. After dinner, everyone should return to their rooms early. As for the Divine Gift, we’ll continue investigating tomorrow.”
Everyone headed toward the dining room, but Wei Sen called Huang Xinze back.
“What is it, Sister Sen?”
“You’re from District 23 of Civilization City. There’s something I’d like you to help me look into,” Wei Sen said.
“Come on! No need to ask. Just tell me what to do!”
“After the Instance ends, help me find out whether Zhong Lingkun is actually from District 23.”
“Oh? Zhong Lingkun told you he was from District 23?”
“Mm.”
“Ha!” Huang Xinze scoffed. “He’s lying!”
“You’re that sure?”
“District 23 is tiny. I grew up there. From eighty-year-old grannies to babies still in their mothers’ bellies, there isn’t a single person I don’t know.”
Wei Sen understood.
Not only was Zhong Lingkun not from District 23, he might not even be from Civilization City at all!
“I see. Thanks,” she said.
Huang Xinze thought for a moment. “Sister Sen, that guy’s not exactly trustworthy. How about tonight I have Lao Wang switch rooms with you, and I’ll protect you instead!”
“No need. I plan to have a proper talk with Zhong Lingkun tonight.” A cold glint flashed through Wei Sen’s eyes.
“Then be careful! If you’re in danger, just yell. I’ll be the first one there to save you!”
Wei Sen hefted the ax in her hand. “Probably won’t be necessary.”
Tonight’s dinner was the same as the first night’s. Now that everyone had experience, they all chose to eat only the vegetarian dishes.
Xu You and Huang Xinze followed the plan. After quickly finishing their food, they went to the village, and before dark, the two of them successfully obtained enough salt for everyone to get through the night.
In Room 310, Wei Sen evenly sprinkled the salt Xu You had given her across the balcony and inside the front door.
Zhong Lingkun walked over to the balcony, crouched down, and examined the salt on the floor. “There’s… bone powder in this?”
“Mm. The villagers mixed Wolf bone powder into the salt.”
“Why Wolf bone powder? Is there some kind of explanation?”
After washing her hands, Wei Sen came out and looked at Zhong Lingkun. He had asked the same question she had.
When Xu You had handed the stuff to her earlier, Wei Sen had also been curious about why Wolf bone powder had been added. Since Xu You was a Daoist, she had assumed Xu You would understand the reasoning behind it.
But Xu You’s answer had been that Wolf bone powder had no special ghost-repelling effect. Yet for decades, the villagers had used this exact method, and it had been very effective.
On top of that, it was said the first person to discover this method had been the village chief.
“No idea. Anyway, we’ll see how things go tonight. If this stuff doesn’t work, don’t I still have you?” Wei Sen sat down on the edge of the bed. “You should have quite a few Anomalous Artifacts, right?”
Zhong Lingkun looked at her warily. “What makes you think that?”
“How could someone on the Hero Ranking not have a few Anomalous Artifacts on hand?”
After Wei Sen said that, the air in the room seemed to freeze.
“You’ve seen my name on the Hero Ranking? Or…” A faint sneer appeared at the corner of Zhong Lingkun’s mouth. “Are you trying to bait me?”
Wei Sen smiled meaningfully but did not answer.
Zhong Lingkun stood up, turned his back to her, and took off his coat, preparing to sleep. “You don’t need to guess how strong I am. Even if the female ghost comes tonight, I won’t save anyone who has nothing to do with me.”
“Are you… really going to stand by and watch someone die? Ah Ze.” As Wei Sen spoke, a crafty look appeared in her eyes.
Watching Zhong Lingkun’s back suddenly go still, she finally confirmed her suspicion completely.
This utterly ordinary-looking man in front of her was none other than the famous number one on the Hero Ranking-Lin Ze!