"Follow the servant's footsteps, find the final ghostly hand, and cut off both of his hands before you can leave!"

At that moment, a voice suddenly came from my mind, which startled me.

This is the voice of an unfamiliar girl. It sounds very pleasant, somewhat like the sound of a clip processed by a sound card.

If it were Lao Dao encountering such a voice, he probably wouldn't be able to refuse.

I looked around and finally settled on the booklet from before. If there were any props here that could provide a clue, then there was only one answer in my mind: this booklet.

I reckon it has bound itself to me, because both Ji Xinglan and I could hear its prompts.

I looked at Ji Xinglan, and sure enough, she was also searching.

"Uncle Chen, could it be this?"

Ji Xinglan looked at the booklet in front of her, somewhat incredulous.

"Yes, that's it! It seems we can't escape this calamity; we have no choice but to force our way through!"

I took a deep breath, first placing the box into the mirror, and then the lightning sword into it as well. Then, I went straight forward.

"What brings you gentlemen here so late at night?"

I looked at the servants and raised my voice, showing no servility in front of them.

Here, I am the honored guest, and their coming directly to us like this is disrespectful.

Sure enough, when I was very firm in my stance, the other party's attitude changed.

The person who was leading just now had an expression that looked down on everyone, but now everything has changed drastically.

She quickly came running up to me with a smile.

"Hehe, Master Chen, this really isn't our fault!"

"The wind blew it open. It's like this, my husband and wife wanted to invite you both over, so they sent us to invite you!"

The servant in the lead had a fawning smile on his face. Despite his petty appearance, he spoke in a very pleasant tone.

After he said that, I wasn't so angry anymore.

"Okay, wait here, I'll get ready and be there!"

I nodded to indicate that I understood.

The servant shook his head: "No, you misunderstand. It's not you, it's you and your wife going together!"

The servant emphasized Ji Xinglan.

I stared at the servant, but I couldn't discern anything wrong with him.

"Okay, got it, coming right away!"

I didn't argue, because I was going to bring Ji Xinglan with me this time anyway. Now I'm thinking about why the other party wants to see Ji Xinglan.

Was the main target me, or Ji Xinglan?

I closed the door and then told Ji Xinglan about the situation.

"Uncle Chen, it seems there's no escaping it. Who do you think is the Ghost Hand?"

Ji Xinglan started asking me questions because the booklet had already given us a hint.

The boss inside the Lin Family Compound is actually Ghost Hand.

"Ghost Hand" is a code name; it could be Old Master Lin or Lin Da.

I suspect that the ghost hand is most likely Director Wang.

I didn't hide it from Ji Xinglan and told her my guess: I said that the ghost hand was most likely Director Wang.

If it really is Director Wang, then he'll probably be choosing from the two people I suspect.

"Uncle Chen, do you think we could both try it? For example, both of us could try it?"

Ji Xinglan started to think, but what she said made my body tremble slightly.

Good heavens, this is really good heavens, I'm dumbfounded. I'm a man, I'm not that ruthless.

Okay, okay, so it's better to kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free, right?

All I can say is, awesome.

I helped Ji Xinglan put the short sword into the booklet, and then handed the booklet to Ji Xinglan.

I told her that I figured she'd need these two short swords to sever the arm.

"Also, take the money I gave you. Don't forget, in this courtyard, you can lack anything, but you can't lack money! And these too!"

As I spoke, I gave Ji Xinglan some loose silver.

These were all obtained previously.

"There's quite a lot, much better than the gold I had before!"

Ji Xinglan looked at the silver and sighed.

Ji Xinglan had glimpsed part of my memories at the beginning, so she was familiar with these things.

"Yes, gold is the least valuable, but that's not necessarily true. In this place, the face value of currency doesn't mean much; it's mainly about energy."

Things with more energy are more valuable, so even gold can be extremely valuable!

I reminded Ji Xinglan.

If we compare what happens to us to a game, then the value of money is the rule.

I have a feeling that I will need this conclusion soon.

"Yes, I've got it!" Ji Xinglan carefully put it away and nodded vigorously.

Finally, she took my arm and followed me out.

Where are my men?

I looked around Old Knife and Ant's yard and then asked these people some questions.

After hearing this, these people shook their heads vigorously.

"I'm sorry, Master Chen, our master only needs the two of you. As for your men, they can stay in this room. Don't worry, they'll be fine!"

The young servant in the lead continued to explain to me with a smile.

"May I have your name?"

I asked casually. Although this guy wasn't the butler, judging from his clothes and speech, he should be someone in charge, probably second only to Lin Da in status.

"Replying to Master Chen, I have no name! Now that I have come to the Lin family, I am a member of the Lin family. My master has given me the name Lin Er!" Lin Er bowed deeply as he spoke.

"Yes, you've worked hard, Lin Er. Give these to the men to eat!"

I took out some silver and handed it to Lin Er. When Lin Er saw the money, his smile became even more obsequious.

"Alright, esteemed guest, I'll accept it. Please be careful on your trip, as someone is trying to harm your wife!"

Lin Er put the money into his sleeve, then leaned close to my ear and began to whisper his advice to me.

I was slightly bewildered when I heard this.

Good grief, so this time they're after Ji Xinglan.

Just then, the voice prompt started again.

"Trust your eyes and don't be misled by appearances!"

It was the sound of the booklet again. I actually trust this booklet quite a bit.

So far, there haven't been any problems.

I pulled Ji Xinglan along, following Lin Er's steps, preparing to go see Old Master Lin.

I wonder if this Mr. Lin is the same person as the one from last time.

It was rather uneventful, and I even asked Lin Da where he went.

But when Lin Er heard me ask this, he trembled slightly and said nothing. He just told me not to ask anymore and that I would find out in time.