Mingzhuo's words also gave the others goosebumps.

No matter how brave you are, or how determined you are to die, you will still have a physiological fear of the unknown.

Moreover, the moonlight wasn't very good tonight, and the surrounding buildings and trees lurked in the darkness, resembling enormous monsters.

Everyone stared at Mingzhuo, their eyes filled with a mixture of fear and curiosity.

Li Wenhe cleared his throat: "What do we do now? Shall we start right away?"

Feng Zheng: "Wait a minute, the group requires that the ceremony be completed first. Everyone, please check if your wills are ready."

They didn't want their privacy to be repeatedly dug up after they died, so this was definitely prepared to avoid causing trouble for others.

No one wanted to involve other people in the group and cause unnecessary trouble.

"Next, everyone sit in a circle and let's begin the ceremony." Li Jinsong took out candles from his backpack.

Mingzhuo watched the group move with great interest. This was a ritual passed down in the group, which required everyone to light candles, hold each other, sit in a circle, each person to say their wish, and then kowtow to the candles.

The way to kowtow is also very particular; you need to kowtow four times.

This is quite interesting. Traditionally, it is customary to kowtow three times and bow nine times, and there is even a saying among the people that one should kowtow three times but not four times.

Bowing three times is to worship a god, but bowing four times means you don't know what you're worshipping.

After the candles were lit, Mingzhuo took the lead and sat down in the west seat.

She patted the seat next to her and gestured to Li Wenhe, "I want to sit with you!"

He Wangyao quietly occupied the other seat next to her. His strategy for tonight was to observe more, speak less, and cling to Mingzhuo's coattails.

Feng Zheng paused for a moment, gave her a cold look, and then found a seat opposite her.

Once everyone was seated, Mingzhuo couldn't help but let out a big yawn.

"Honestly, if someone dies, they just die. Why bother with all the rituals? It's so annoying."

Feng Zheng stared coldly at her. He had been putting up with her all night. "Are you here to cause trouble? If you want to live, get out of here. Nobody's stopping you!"

Lu Xiaofang moved her lips slightly and said softly, "If you want to leave, it's not too late."

She also felt that Mingzhuo's behavior tonight was very unusual. Everyone else was cooperating, but he was the one who was being dramatic.

But if she wants to live, it's not something to be ashamed of, after all, she's too young; her younger sister is only that age too.

However, if it affects others, then it's unacceptable. Everyone in the group deeply despises those who, under the guise of caring, advise others to live a miserable life rather than die.

There is no such thing as true empathy in this world. Your condescending and self-righteous pity only makes us feel that you are talking without understanding the pain.

Mingzhuo: "That won't do. I've already accepted 500,000 from the administrator, Bianwuyou, to buy my life. I'm definitely going to die."

Liao Yu's eyes narrowed: "You really accepted 500,000?"

Mingzhuo was particularly generous in sharing his extortion experience.

"Yeah, I knew they had a conspiracy behind creating this suicide pact group. If they didn't give me 500,000, I would expose them! If they did, I was going to die with my boyfriend anyway, so I didn't care how they planned to die. And then he sent the money."

The others visibly wavered; that was five hundred thousand...

Liao Yu looked at her resentfully. Why was her life so valuable?

A hush fell over the room. Li Wenhe said coldly, "Should the ceremony still proceed?"

"She's your girlfriend, of course you have to protect her!" Liao Yu now suspected that these people had all received the money.

Li Wenhe: "If you're not satisfied, you can get out now and go extort money from the administrator. Nobody's stopping you."

"Alright, stop arguing!" Feng Zheng said coldly. "Have you all forgotten the consensus in the group: don't affect others?"

"I'll say it one last time, if you don't want to die, get out of here!"

Everyone fell silent; no one spoke.

What happens after they leave here? They'll have to face the painful reality again, which they're already tired of.

Death is the only relief.

Feng Zheng: "Since no one is leaving, let's begin."

Everyone shared a wish, which was nothing more than the most simple and ordinary wish of ordinary people in this world. But to some, it was a luxury that they could never achieve in their lifetime.

When it was Lu Xiaofang's turn, she shook her head slightly, "I have no wishes, so be it."

Mingzhuo glanced at her. She was only in her early twenties, but her eyes already showed signs of aging. She spoke softly and was timid, always afraid of troubling others.

The floral dress she wore tonight was probably the last bit of dignity she could leave herself.

Unfortunately... some people insist on taking advantage of these ordinary people in dire straits.

Mingzhuo was extremely upset tonight, and that upset was almost at its peak.

She insisted on being the last to speak, saying, "My wish is for world peace. Alright, kowtow now!"

So what if it's kowtowing? I want to see what kind of ghost is putting on airs here, not even considering whether they can handle my kowtows.

After the group finished kowtowing, several candles were blown out by the wind, and the temperature seemed even colder.

I don't know if it's because the night is getting deeper.

Li Jinsong took out a bottle and a water cup from his backpack. "I've prepared poison. Let's share it."

He paused, then added, "This is also as insurance, just in case I don't die instantly after jumping..."

There has been discussion about this issue in the group. After all, even from the height of the seventh floor, death cannot be guaranteed, nor can it be completely safe.

If something goes wrong, at best, the person won't die on the spot but will endure several minutes or even hours of agonizing suffering before finally passing away; at worst, they might survive but be paralyzed for life...

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

Li Jinsong poured the medicine into a glass of water, shook it, and then handed it to He Wangyao.

He Wangyao: "..."

He was on the verge of tears. This group of people not only wanted him to jump off the building, but also wanted him to take poison. They were leaving him no way out!

That's terrifying, Mom! I want to go home!

He Wangyao reluctantly accepted the glass of water, and several pairs of eyes immediately turned to him.

"I... I'm a germaphobe, I don't like using other people's water cups." He Wangyao subconsciously glanced at Ming Zhuo, thinking to herself, "Boss, aren't you going to make a move yet? Are you really going to wait until the whole show is over?"

Yao Yao was instantly killed!

Feng Zheng's eyes immediately changed: "I knew something was wrong. You guys really did come here to cause trouble!"

At that moment, Mingzhuo also made her move. She snatched the water glass and poured it directly onto the candles, while kicking all the candles away.

Those people realized something was wrong, and Li Jinsong shouted, "Everyone, jump off the building quickly! Don't give them a chance!"

Lu Xiaofang paused for a moment, then quickly turned around and ran towards the edge of the rooftop with Li Jingsong.

Li Wenhe had already sensed something was wrong, rushed forward and tripped Li Jinsong, immediately applying a freezing talisman.

He Wangyao also grabbed Lu Xiaofang's arm. The other party was too strong, so he took out a talisman and stuck it on her before he finally managed to get rid of her, covered in sweat.