Chapter 169: Spirit Exploration Live Room
In the dim Screening Room No. 1, dust particles were flying in the air, taking shapes when they encountered the light.
By the time the movie was over, the characters on the screen had already been distorted into hideous appearances.
No matter the cheating male protagonist or the green tea female supporting role, they are no longer the human beings they used to be. They look like half-melted candles with their faces drooping. Even the whole scene has become obscure and lifeless.
As the color on the screen faded, the movie ended.
Screening Room No. 1 lost its light and fell into darkness.
Xu Zhiyan moved his hands and feet and found that after the movie ended, the monster no longer clamped his hand tightly.
He pushed the other person and pushed him away smoothly.
Finally, he was able to get out of the transparent monster's arms and Xu Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief.
There are many rules in abandoned cinemas, some true and some false, and many of them contradict the people who left notes before.
While watching the second half of the movie just now, he sorted out the information he had obtained.
After careful consideration, he began to doubt whether the message on the milk tea cup was left by the last person who left here, so he did not follow the instructions on it.
For example, the rule about saying no out loud.
Whether it is the cinema broadcast or the opening animation, it indicates that talking is not allowed in this place, but the other party specifically marked it and asked to refuse loudly.
Closing your eyes is of no use at all; without your glasses you will still be bewitched by the sound.
The body of a dead convenience store clerk was found in an underground parking lot, but his missing head was stuffed into a popcorn machine.
So is it possible that underground parking lots are actually dangerous places?
If the person who left the note was the previous ghost hunting host, how could he have been sure that it was the right way to go before leaving the underground parking lot?
Unless this person left that day and came back the next day, leaving clues on purpose.
It is currently unknown whether a ticket machine with a broken corner of the LCD screen can be used to sell single tickets, so the authenticity of this information cannot be determined for the time being.
From this perspective, the first message that coincides with the cinema broadcast is correct; the second message about walking through the parking lot is questionable; the third message about closing your eyes is wrong; the fourth message about loudly refusing contradicts the broadcast and is most likely wrong; the fifth message about buying tickets is questionable; the sixth message about choosing an empty seat is consistent with the broadcast, but leaving quickly contradicts the broadcast.
These true and false clues are even more confusing than the rules on the broadcast, and reveal a hint of malice.
After finishing his combing, Xu Zhiyan turned on the light on his phone.
The transparent monster beside him did not lock him again, and he left smoothly this time.
When leaving the theater, he could vaguely feel that besides him, there were other invisible viewers around him who were also leaving in an orderly manner.
He couldn't help but think of the fifth rule of cinema broadcasting:
After the show, please don’t crowd and go to the restroom first, but you cannot go into the restroom alone.
Although he didn't know whether there was any magical barrier in the restroom of this abandoned cinema, based on his previous experience, Xu Zhiyan felt that it was better to abide by the rules of broadcasting.
He looked around and felt a little strange.
There was clearly nothing to see around me, only empty seats, but the feeling that countless invisible monsters were right next to me was particularly strong.
Compared to the rules, 'they' are gentle and honest within the rules, and surprisingly they don't seem that scary.
Walking down the stairs step by step, Xu Zhiyan pursed his lips and still didn't speak.
He was thinking about why he went into the restroom.
If the rules of broadcasting are correct, then there must be some reason to go to the bathroom after the show.
However, this problem did not persist for long.
As soon as he walked out of the door of Screening Room No. 1, Xu Zhiyan got the answer.
The Golden Amber Cinema is a two-decker cinema, with the ticket office and screening rooms 1-3 on the first floor, and the remaining screening rooms 4-10 and toilets on the underground floor.
At this moment, something was pushing in from the gate.
Compared to the other invisible 'them', this thing that came in was obviously beyond the scope of 'them'.
Xu Zhiyan stood there in a daze, staring blankly at the theater door.
He could feel that 'they' around him quickened their pace of departure, as if most of them disappeared in an instant.
And the thing at the door...it's hard to describe.
It seems to have substance and yet it seems to have no substance.
Occasionally, vague outlines can be seen from several angles, as if something has mixed the invisible human limbs together.
Huge, chaotic, and disorderly.
Every step it takes stirs up a little dust.
Judging from the outlines of the transparent monsters in front of us that occasionally appeared, there should be many of them gathered together.
But most of them were gathered together forcibly.
So after discovering the monster, the rest of 'them' also left quickly, apparently because they were worried about being discovered.
I don’t know whether this monster will harm humans, but Xu Zhiyan has no intention of provoke it.
He reached out and fished around, and found a cold, transparent arm.
It was the more advanced 'them' who had just watched the movie with him.
Suddenly, the monster in front of him began to sway vaguely, and more dust was beaten up. It seemed to be screaming, and seemed to be swallowing something.
Countless flying dust particles hit invisible limbs and were quickly bounced away by the beam of light from the mobile phone.
In an instant, Xu Zhiyan sensed the joy of the chaos monster.
Are you hunting?
He suspected that the monster was attracted by the large number of people watching movies after the abandoned cinema was opened, and came to eat.
Without any hesitation, Xu Zhiyan grasped the invisible transparent cold wrist and pulled the other party to run to the underground first floor. During this time, he could feel that he had dated many of "them". He, like these transparent guys, was caught in the torrent of escape.
After passing several other screening rooms on the first floor, Xu Zhiyan arrived at the stairs and clearly felt the crowding.
A large number of transparent monsters are pouring in downstairs.
...No, I can't see. If I go down like this rashly, there might be a stampede.
But thinking of that mixed and disordered monster, he had no intention of staying upstairs.
Pulling the transparent guy to the side to hide, Xu Zhiyan whispered to him.
"Little Transparent, we watched a movie together and are now friends, but now we have a little problem."
"The monsters behind us seem to specifically target small transparent people like you. We have to find a way to hide. I know where we can hide, but I can't see the other guys, so it's your turn to walk in front this time."
He spoke with confidence.
If Xiao Tomoyu is willing to walk in front, he can avoid being trampled by other monsters and ensure his personal safety.
Unexpectedly, the little transparent guy grabbed his hand and pulled him in the opposite direction, as if he was planning to rush up and kill the behemoth.
"Wait! Wait!"
Xu Zhiyan was stunned when he was pulled and hurried to stop him.
...It turned out that my feeling just now that the other party's intelligence was higher than that of the rest of 'them' was an illusion. This guy couldn't even understand what he was saying!
Thinking that the unknown person didn't understand, Xu Zhiyan had to express his demands in simpler language.
"You and I, go down this staircase, understand?"
The little transparent one stopped.
This time the other party understood Xu Zhiyan's intention.
Just when Xu Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to use simpler language to explain and let Xiao Tou Ming walk in front, he felt the other person's hand pinching his waist again.
The next second, he saw himself being lifted up!
"Bang!"
The height here is relatively low... No, it's the little transparent man who is a little too tall. Before Xu Zhiyan could react, his head hit the wall when he was lifted up.
"hiss……"
He gasped and put his hands to his head.
Only then did Xu Zhiyan realize that he was sitting on Xiao Tou Ming's shoulders, but the roof was too low, so he had to hunch over.
Below is a cold shoulder, which is a bit freezing.
There was physical damage on his head and magical damage below his butt. This unreasonable attack from both sides made him a little confused.
In the live broadcast room, at the moment when Xu Zhiyan hit the ceiling, the atmosphere of the barrage was extremely joyful.
[Hahahahahaha it hurts just looking at it]
[I am dying of laughter, hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.]
[This time it really hit me hard hahahaha]
[Look at Xiao Baiwan’s expression, hahahaha]
【Little Millionaire: Who am I? Where am I? Who hit me on the head? 】
【Hahahahahahaha, he's all stupid. 】
[However, this little transparent monster is really useful hahahahahaha, but it’s a little stupid, it can’t understand complicated sentences, and just now it just dragged Xiao Baiwan back. ]
[Hahahahahahahaha, I’m really worried that Xiao Baiwan’s head will be worn bald after going down the stairs]
In the center of the screen, a thin young man was seen sitting in the air, curled up and holding a transparent head beside him, fearing that he would fall down.
However, although he was swaying all the way and his head had to make close contact with the ceiling from time to time, he finally got down the stairs smoothly without any accidents.
When he was put on the ground, Xu Zhiyan looked hopeless.
At this time, the little transparent person seemed to have discovered the problem and placed a cold palm on the young man's head.
"Hiss! Be gentle! I hit a big bump on my head!"
Xu Zhiyan said this but did not slap the hand away. The bump on his head was aching slightly, and the small transparent icy palm pressing against it did relieve some of the pain.
After going down the stairs, the surroundings became less crowded.
Xu Zhiyan stopped worrying about what was happening above his head. He looked around and his eyes were fixed on the bathroom.
Because he was not sure where the monster upstairs had moved to, he walked over quickly. Before he entered, he was attracted by the note on the wall at the door.
[My partner and I are hiding in the last cubicle, but she is a little confused now. I don’t know if it’s because she ate the food she brought with her.]
[If you see this note, you should have finished watching the movie and are ready to leave]
[If you want to leave smoothly, you must read my words carefully! ]
The note was stuck to the wall by chewing gum. The handwriting on it was very forceful, and it was obvious that the person who wrote it was very nervous, as if he had encountered something terrifying.
[After watching the movie, I found that monsters appeared from the door. They didn't seem to be able to open the door, so I had to hide in the toilet cubicle and lock the door. ]
[In the compartment, you will hear someone outside calling you. Remember, your family and loved ones will not appear here. Do not open the door! Do not open it! ]
[Remember, this is an abandoned movie theater! This is an abandoned movie theater! This is an abandoned movie theater! ]
The last line of words repeats a sentence.
There was an inexplicable sense of fear conveyed from the words.
The handwriting is different from that on the milk tea cup, and it is obviously not written by the same person.
It is not difficult to judge from the above content that this may be the ghost hunter who walked out of the abandoned cinema before.
The other party most likely wrote the note while hiding in the cubicle with his partner, and then stuck it on the wall with chewing gum when leaving the bathroom to warn those who came later.
Xu Zhiyan did not touch the paper and walked into the men's restroom.
With Xiao Tomoyuki, he didn't have to worry about the previously broadcast rules about not going into the restroom alone.
As an ambitious boss, the cinema's restroom was also well decorated and very spacious, but it was covered with dust after being abandoned. Also, because there was no light, the beam of light from a mobile phone was particularly creepy when it shone in.
As soon as he came in, he saw a makeup bag wide open next to the sink.
It should be the makeup bag of the anchor’s partner.
Everything inside was poured out and scattered all over the floor, probably because the two were searching for something in a panic.
Because it has not been used for a long time, you can see that although there is a thick layer of dust in the bathroom, it is still clean overall and there is no strange smell.
Passing the urinal, Xu Zhiyan walked to the door of the last row of cubicles.
He was not sure whether the monster upstairs had already come downstairs, but the best option now was to go in and hide in advance.
Considering that Xiao Tomoyu's IQ was not very high, Xu Zhiyan reached out to someone nearby, grabbed his arm, and hid in the toilet cubicle.
The cubicle wasn't very big, but it felt fine for him to stand in.
He shone the flashlight on the toilet and saw that it was covered and sealed with scotch tape. It was a bit strange, but there were so many strange things here that he decided to ignore it.
Time passes quietly.
Xu Zhiyan waited silently for the monster to leave.
With the explanation in the note, he understood why he had to hide in the bathroom.
The transparent monster will not open the door, but in the abandoned cinema, apart from the screening room, the only thing left is the toilet cubicle.
No one is sure whether they will need to watch a second movie if they enter other screening rooms, and there is no door outside the bathroom, so the only door that people can close freely is the cubicle door.
Considering what the hint note said, the transparent monster should have other abilities, probably making some sounds to imitate, or reading memories.
Especially at the end, the person who left the note repeated three times that we should remember that this is a movie theater.
Will there be hallucinations?
Thinking this in his mind, Xu Zhiyan turned off the light on his phone and stood completely in the dark.
There was a small transparent monster in front of him. He didn't know if it was too useful, but he felt a little relieved for some reason. But he didn't know why, after entering the compartment, the lingering smell of ashes seemed to be a little lighter?
At this moment, some strange noises suddenly came from outside the door.
It is a faint chewing sound.
It's impossible to tell whether it's real or just a figment of his imagination.
Xu Zhiyan didn't have time to think about why the smell of ashes became lighter. He immediately slowed down his breathing and tried to reduce his presence as much as possible.
That transparent fusion monster came in.
Inside the toilet cubicle of an abandoned cinema swallowed by darkness.
The young man stood motionless, as if blending into the environment.
In silence, time is infinitely stretched.
Xu Zhiyan felt his heart beating faster and faster, and he had a bad feeling for some reason. He felt like he had overlooked something...
But now the monsters are right in front of us, and there is no point in thinking about anything.
While consciousness was in confusion, something strange happened!
A shriek that shouldn't have occurred came directly into his mind, and Xu Zhiyan felt a splitting headache instantly.
He could hear fear and panic in the voice.
Two emotions were forced into his head. Even though he was usually very calm, he couldn't help but clench his fists at this moment, as if he was enduring something.
It doesn't matter, it's safe here, it can't get in...
Xu Zhiyan could only keep saying this to himself in his heart to dispel the fear that had just been forced into his mind.
But the painful voice continued in my mind.
There was clearly no movement outside the door, and nothing was knocked over, but the inexplicable sense of terror made every particle of dust in the air exude a panic feeling of wanting to escape.
The great pain made the young man who had merged into the darkness frown.
He was not sure if this was the "voice calling you" mentioned by the anchor who left the note.
Damn it! This is a complete mental attack!
He didn't think he knew anyone who would call him that.
In the abandoned cinema, props could not be used, and Xu Zhiyan could only bite his lips tightly and withstand the attacks with his own willpower.
The screaming continued to increase.
The fear grew more intense.
Xu Zhiyan was enduring an indiscriminate mental attack in his mind as if something was struggling to death. He could hardly stand and staggered a few steps.
When he put his hand on the little transparent shoulder, he finally realized what was wrong.
Can I just reach out and put my hand on your shoulder?
This height is wrong!
The person he pulled in didn’t seem to be an unknown person?
Xu Zhiyan's whole body stiffened, and he quickly stretched out his hands and touched the transparent thing he had just picked up.
Although his skin was also cold, it was obviously much warmer than that of the cold little transparent one, and he didn't feel as hard as the little transparent one, not to mention that he was about the same height as himself...
Yes, the situation was urgent just now and he just scooped them up casually. He couldn't see them, so who knows if there are other "them" here.
“…”
Oops, looks like I got the wrong person.
No wonder the smell of ashes faded a lot after the door was closed...
The 'them' in front of him was still gentle and quiet, and did not make any noise when being dragged into the cubicle. Xu Zhiyan thought of the little transparent person who was locked at the door by him, hesitated for a moment, and did not dare to open the cubicle door.
In fact, he likes Xiao Tong very much.
But the other party was just one of 'them', and he would not rashly break the rules for an invisible monster.
Thinking of the moist smell of burning paper money, Xu Zhiyan sighed in his heart and decided to get some more money when he left here, and go to the intersection to burn some paper money for his lost little transparent one.
Once it's burned out, you should be able to look for Little Transparent No. 2.
With this in mind, he gave the little transparent ones numbers, and intended to find a few more.
However, considering the other party's dazed look standing there, Xu Zhiyan felt a little sorry for what he had, but he didn't feel too much guilt.
Anyway, if he wasn't there, Little Transparent No. 1 would most likely have to fight the fusion monster head-on.
Recalling the shops selling paper money on the way here, Xu Zhiyan realized belatedly that the screams of pain and fear had disappeared at some point.
He ignored the 'them' who were mistakenly dragged into the toilet cubicle in front of him, turned to face the wooden door, and lay sideways on the door panel, trying to listen for any movement outside.
There was still only a chilling silence in the air.
The temperature around seemed to drop a lot after the screaming stopped.
Xu Zhiyan pursed his lips, feeling a little nervous.
The smell in the air changed. The faint smell of moist ash became even stronger?
What's going on?
Did the monster emit a smell after Little Transparent No. 1 was eaten by the fused monster? Or did Little Transparent emit a stronger smell after his sacrifice?
He smelled the increasingly familiar scent and his heart was pounding.
The smell of ashes was too strong, and the moist moisture inside seemed to be sucked out, leaving only a clean smell - more like a ghost.
Just when Xu Zhiyan was hesitating whether to go out, he suddenly heard the sound of the compartment door being opened.
"!"
No way! This is different from what was written on the note!
Xu Zhiyan's pupils shrank slightly, and he quickly stood up and took a few steps back.
But the unknown space in the compartment was too small and he had nowhere to retreat.
In the darkness, a strong smell of ashes quickly poured in after the door was opened, occupying every corner of the area.
Xu Zhiyan held his breath and clenched his right fist.
He is not at the end of his rope yet.
Although he cannot use his skills and props, he still has a ghost hand bone in his right hand and blood vessels implanted in his body.
If this invisible fusion monster insists on coming over, then he can only use the only control skill in the copy... I hope this monster is strong enough.
Thinking in his mind, Xu Zhiyan reached out and wanted to pull back the 'them' who were lucky enough to be pulled into the compartment.
But the next second, his outstretched hand was held.
The familiar fingers once again slipped into his fingers and clasped his hand tightly.
Only this time the other party was very forceful, as if he was angry about being thrown at the door of the cubicle, pinching his fingers and causing them to hurt.
Xu Zhiyan was confused.
At this moment, he suddenly realized that the little transparent No. 1 in front of him seemed unusual?
It is known that the ability of the fusion monster is to create illusions and imitate sounds. Now the monster is gone, and only the little transparent one is left standing at the door. Does this mean that the damage he just suffered was not mental damage at all...
It was the death scream of the transparent fusion monster!
Xu Zhiyan is not a fool, on the contrary he has a very flexible mind.
Considering the strength of this monster, the time when it appeared, and the smell on its body... he was 80% sure that Little Transparent No. 1 was the dead ghost who moved in across the street from his bedroom!
In the darkness, Xu Zhiyan widened his eyes and felt a little excited.
Although I don’t know whether this guy ran out of the room or was strolling on the street and I ran into him by chance, but since I met him, I decided to stay and work for him!
Ignoring the stinging pain from his clenched fingers, he pushed back hard.
"Are you okay? That monster seems to be gone."
"The cubicle is too crowded, let's get out."
Xu Zhiyan pretended nothing had happened and stared at the air in front of him gently.
It doesn’t matter if we can’t communicate!
Well, this slice seems to be mentally retarded and doesn't seem to understand what people say, but if the other party can always be so obedient, then it's not impossible for him!
At the moment when the young man responded to the transparent creature and interlocked their fingers.
What anger remained in the air vanished.
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