Mr. He stopped abruptly and turned to call us.
At that moment, Lei Jijian spoke into my mind, saying that there seemed to be some black energy in the area.
I immediately became alert.
"It feels like that ghost wall effect that moviemakers created before!"
I became even more vigilant.
“Mr. He, is this Shadowman really as bad as you say? Even if he is just a sea scabies worm that has cultivated into human form and entered this shallow layer, I think this thing should not be underestimated.”
Mr. He just smiled, looking completely relaxed.
As if sensing our confusion, he continued...
"Don't worry, that guy tried to scare me when he first moved in."
I went to the mezzanine to get the seeds, and as soon as I came down the stairs, I was completely trapped there. At that moment, the door in front of me turned into the floor at my feet, sticking to the wall, even more so than before.
It's like glue, and no matter where you go, you can't get back to where you started. You've probably seen that by now.
Seeing the boss's honesty, the girl and I nodded slightly.
At the same time, his eyes were full of astonishment.
Not only Zhou Pang, who was standing next to us, had a hint of admiration in his eyes.
How did Mr. He manage to escape from there?
"I was really startled at the time, thinking that some huge creature from the sea had come to my door. I just kept feeling my way along the wall until I touched the wood of the counter, and then it suddenly dawned on me. This world is my territory!"
"I've been running this shop here for so long, who gave some sea worm the right to run wild?"
He suddenly raised his voice, as if imitating what happened back then: "I yelled at that place, like you wanted me to throw you back into the deep sea to be one of our own kind, and guess what happened?"
Zhou Pang listened intently, pressing for details about what had happened.
He chickened out on the spot!
Boss He scoffed, his tone full of disdain.
"The ghost wall dissipated instantly, and the stench emanating from the corridor was left behind by that sea worm. I even offered him a higher rent, and he cowered in the corner, not daring to reveal his true form!"
The girl and I exchanged a glance at that moment.
This is a marine scabies mites, after all, and it's actually in the shallow waters, so frightening!
"Alright, Brother He, I'll yell at him from now on, and I'll make that kid pay rent too!"
Zhou Pang was speaking there.
At this moment, Mr. He changed his tone: "That won't do. After all, they are guests and they are paying for your services."
He paused for a moment, then turned to look at Zhou Pang, his expression turning serious.
"Xiao Zhou, listen to me. If he ever acts disrespectfully in front of you again, no matter what kind of evil spirit he uses or what he disguises himself as, just shout loudly and tell him to get lost."
Our inn respects its guests, but we don't owe any of them rent. We don't need to cater to their whims!
At this moment, Zhou Pang nodded thoughtfully, and casually twirled the key he had just received in his hand.
Yiyi and I discussed it in hushed tones. According to this logic, Inke was just being mischievous or a little greedy for small gains, and it didn't cause any serious harm to anyone.
But when they clashed with us, they practically tried to kill us.
If you're trapped in a maze and can't escape, then you're doomed.
Furthermore, considering he stole the sea marrow, I don't think he's incapable of understanding human speech. In other words, he stole it after hearing our discussion!
As for the string of small footprints left behind, that must be what Mr. He meant by "transformation".
According to Boss He's rules, he should have been fired long ago, but even after Zhou Pang became the boss, he was still secretly doing bad things.
I even think he'll bully Zhou Pang later on!
Just as I was about to press him further, Mr. He had already entered the entrance to the mezzanine.
As soon as he entered, he grabbed a cane from the doorway and tapped it on the ground repeatedly.
The sound of the hammering on the steps was exceptionally loud, followed by a hollow echo.
It seems to be very deep inside.
Then, Mr. He pulled out an oil lamp, lit it, and went inside on his own.
I suppressed my doubts, grabbed the girl's hand, and, along with Zhou Pang, quickly followed.
The moment I descended into this mezzanine, my first sensation was an icy chill.
It was much colder than when I first entered the mezzanine!
A faint fishy smell wafted over, and it was pitch black inside; even the dim light outside was brighter than this.
The oil lamp in Boss He's hand was the only source of light.
We walked in like that, and along the way, I felt a dampness.
Upon closer inspection, I noticed small water droplets hanging on the wall, making a dripping sound. Just then, a drop of water fell on me.
It's supposed to be a mezzanine, but it still looks like an unfinished house that's leaking.
By the dim light of the oil lamp in Mr. He's hand, I could see a small puddle on the ground.
I couldn't help but squat down and touch the water stains on the ground; they were surprisingly sticky!
It didn't feel clean at all; it was sticky, more like...blood!
My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly stood up and told Yiyi to take out the flashlight that Lao Liu had given me. Yiyi didn't hesitate at all and started searching for it.
Just then, Boss He suddenly spoke, his voice unusually low.
"Don't take the flashlight, you can't use that here."
Why?
I couldn't help but ask, but he didn't even turn his head. He just led Zhou Pang forward, and the dim yellow light was enough to illuminate the surrounding environment.
His explanation to me was that this hyperthyroidism was caused by an excess of yin energy, even mixed with some of the evil energy from rotten sea marrow, potatoes, tomatoes, and the like.
It's not just because of the sea cucumber; the area is very popular.
"Once this thing is taken out, it will clash with this evil energy. Not only will we not be able to find anything, but we will also suffer a backlash from inside this compartment."
At best, it causes dizziness and nausea; at worst, one becomes entangled in this evil energy, unable to shake it off.
Upon hearing this, I immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Being entangled by evil spirits is something I've experienced before!
Bai Su is the best example!
If I had another chance, out of kindness, I might investigate the truth of the matter directly, but I would never take that job again.
Once evil spirits cling to you, they are very difficult to get rid of!
At this moment, the girl quickly and obediently put the flashlight away.
Indeed, from the moment we entered the Riverside Hotel until now, Mr. He has never lied to us.
A dying person's words are often good.
Mr. He is now giving us his all.
The only thing I don't understand right now is the time here.
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