Chapter 106 The Talented Actor Used as Cannon Fodder (Part 3) In the ice...
Thanks to the effects of the Ice Flower Grass, Song Yu slept soundly, and her rapidly beating heart and trembling body finally returned to normal.
This ordeal thankfully didn't leave any lasting effects on him, but Lin You wasn't sure if it would cause any psychological problems.
The system's plot stated that Song Yu wasn't the only one who encountered an accident during this shoot. Lin You couldn't bear to stand by and watch someone die, so after casting a protective shield on the sleeping boy, she went out to check on the situation.
The night sky was clear with a bright moon and few stars, and the mottled walls of the old house looked even more eerie under the moonlight.
It's 10:30 p.m. According to the normal people's schedule, they might already be asleep, but for a film crew that just arrived to shoot, this is obviously not normal.
Lin You walked around the courtyard but didn't see a single person. After thinking for a moment, she pushed open the main hall door and went inside.
The director of "Tracing the Trail," Yu Mingsi, is indeed a bit of a scoundrel, but he still takes the safety of the guests seriously.
He had set up some small traps beforehand, hoping to capture some scenes of women looking pale and tearful.
However, to avoid any problems, Director Yu would personally supervise the filming process in front of the camera during each shoot, paying close attention to the guests' mental state.
The guest who received his little surprise on the first day was Song Yu, the youngest of the five. He put a player in Song Yu's room, and every night, he would play pre-recorded songs.
Director Yu is known for being meticulous and thrifty, saving money wherever possible. Naturally, he doesn't have many people to do odd jobs, and apart from Song Yu, there weren't any other important shots being filmed today.
Song Yu's side had a fixed camera, so there was no need to operate the camera or lights; all he had to do was keep an eye on things. Since everyone had traveled a long way, he let them leave work early so they could go home and rest.
To create a more authentic atmosphere, Director Yu specially found a local folk song that has been circulating for a long time, and invited a girl with a soft voice to sing and record it a cappella. When it suddenly plays at night, it is guaranteed to invigorate everyone.
The thoughtful director Yu deliberately scheduled the event for almost dark so as not to disturb Song Yu's sleep, so that she could go straight to bed after the event.
Of course, he knew about the guest's acting skills, so he gave him some hints beforehand. This way, Song Yu could pay attention to the camera, and the panic he acted out would make the scene more interesting.
As he had planned, things unfolded exactly as he discovered. Song Yu's acting was even better than he had imagined. He was even thinking of recommending this talented young man to his friend after everything was over.
But just as the video ended and he was about to turn off the camera to comfort Song Yu, the scene suddenly became strange.
Director Yu is also a materialist, or rather, in the modern world, there are very few people who believe in supernatural events.
At first, he thought someone had acted first and informed him later, but when he tried to go out and stop them, he found that he couldn't open the door at all.
The camera footage became increasingly eerie, and the temperature in his room grew lower and lower. Director Yu even heard a child's laughter, a childish laugh, but one that was utterly devoid of malice.
Despite it being early summer, he was so cold that he shivered violently.
The camera had stopped working at some point, leaving only a grayish-white static in the lens. Director Yu listened to the laughter that was getting closer and closer, and wanted to run away, but his legs were too weak to stand up.
The door was suddenly opened at that moment, and Lin You, dressed in white with disheveled hair, stood in the doorway. Under the moonlight, her face was so white that it seemed to have no color at all.
Just as the director was about to faint from fright, the child's eerie laughter abruptly stopped, the surrounding temperature began to rise, and the camera returned to normal.
It was as if he was frightened by the girl in front of him.
In the footage, Song Yu lies on the bed with his eyes closed. Fortunately, his chest is rising and falling slightly, so he should still be alive. It's just unclear whether he has fainted or fallen asleep.
Having learned from her previous experience, Lin You only released a wisp of spiritual power. This barely perceptible spiritual power disappeared into the darkness and quickly enveloped a small child.
The child looked to be about five or six years old, wearing a white shirt and gray-blue jeans—a modern outfit.
If it weren't for her unsteady gait and pale complexion, she would look no different from a normal child.
The little devil, who thought he could escape, was suddenly caught and was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized his situation.
He immediately gave Lin You a fawning smile and said obediently, "Senior, I am a good boy and have never harmed anyone. Please don't eat me. I am willing to serve you as my master and become your ghost slave."
Lin You looked down into his eyes. His watery eyes were clear and innocent, but the bloody aura around him was more than twice as strong as that of the female ghost from before.
He was covered by something, but unfortunately, it wasn't very well concealed, and Lin You saw through his true appearance at a glance.
Lin You reached out to the child and gently patted him on the head, saying in a gentle voice, "You are indeed a good child."
Director Yu, who was standing to the side, moved his mouth as if he was about to give Lin You a heads-up, when the little boy suddenly turned his head, grinned at him, and revealed his gleaming white teeth.
Director Yu wisely kept quiet and even hid his large figure in the corner.
To be honest, Lin You spent several years in the cultivation world, mostly studying. He didn't go out and have much fun, but with Ye Zhen's protagonist aura around, the accidents he encountered were quite considerable.
But Lin You had never encountered anything like a ghost possessing another ghost before. Not only had she never encountered it, she had never even heard of it.
Seeing that Lin You's tone was friendly, the little devil gave her a pitiful look and said in a coquettish voice, "Senior, big sister, this rope hurts so much, can you loosen it a little?"
Lin You beckoned with his finger, withdrawing the wisp of spiritual energy. The little devil, now free of his restraints, instinctively tried to escape, but he knew he couldn't escape this person's grasp.
His eyes darted around, as if he was about to say something, but Lin You suddenly reached out and lifted him up. However, what was lifted up was not a child at all.
A thin man was forcibly pulled from a child. When he first came out, he was as thin as a piece of paper, but in a short while, he returned to the shape of a normal person.
The male ghost never expected that the body he had spent hundreds of years putting on would be forcibly torn out like this. In fact, he wouldn't have noticed anything unusual if he hadn't seen the little boy behind him.
When did such a remarkable person appear in this world?
Although the male ghost was dressed in an ordinary men's robe, he had makeup on his face, and his skin was pale as if soaked in powder. His every move exuded a charm that was no less than that of a woman.
Lin You seemed to be deep in thought. Judging from his appearance, he was probably an opera singer in his previous life. No wonder he was such a good actor.
The scene before him was quite horrifying. Director Yu, sitting in the corner, was terrified but also felt a pang of regret.
This kind of beautiful yet eerie shot is exactly the feeling he wants, but if he were to create such a special effect, the budget would be enough to film ten episodes of a variety show. He's not just wasting his time.
Thinking about money, Director Yu forgot all about being afraid. He even secretly turned on another camera next to him. If he could capture this scene and put it on the show, it would definitely save a lot of money.
Lin You, who noticed his subtle actions: ………?
That's incredibly audacious. It would be wonderful if Song Yu could have half of it.
The male ghost dared not speak, and tried his best to put on a charming and pitiful appearance. Unfortunately, due to the difference in era and the gender of the audience, Lin You found it somewhat cringeworthy.
However, seeing Director Yu excitedly holding the camera and constantly filming, perhaps men just like this kind of thing.
Since there was an audience appreciating his performance, Lin You didn't interrupt him. Perhaps this was his last wish. Even death row inmates get a last meal before they are executed, so she wasn't in a hurry.
After the boy's soul left, it became even more transparent. Lin You transferred a wisp of spiritual energy to him to stabilize his body before taking out a jade tablet that nurtured the soul and storing him inside.
Seeing this, the male ghost twisted even more vigorously, until he started to pose provocatively, at which point Lin You finally couldn't bear to look and froze him in place.
She turned to look at Director Yu in the corner, and asked hesitantly, "Do you still want to watch him dance? If not, I'll pray for his soul's soul to be released from suffering."
Well, physical exorcism is also a form of exorcism, and it sounds better than killing the ghost again.
It took Director Yu a while to realize that this person was talking to him. He quickly shook his head and said, "No, no, please, please!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the terrified male ghost, before he could even beg for mercy, was enveloped in a silver light. When the light faded, he vanished into thin air.
As for investigating the male ghost's name and why he committed such sins, it's actually not important. In the cultivation world, which demonic cultivator can't fabricate a bunch of elaborate stories before he dies?
When she left, the complaints on that forum had already reached tens of thousands of posts.
That male ghost alone caused the deaths of at least ten people who had no connection to him. Whether his background was tragic or his heart was ruthless, he deserved to die.
Just as Director Yu was wondering if he would be next, the woman in white with long hair turned around and left.
Director Yu took a deep breath and followed them out, his legs trembling. There were more than 30 people in the crew, and if anything happened to any of them, he, as the director, would be held responsible!
He first pushed open the door to the room where the assistant and photographer were staying. There were five or six people living in the room, all sleeping on the floor in sleeping bags. Slight snoring could be heard in the room, but Director Yu was unable to wake anyone up.
He then went to the other people's accommodations, where everyone was sleeping soundly, including the only female guest who had fallen asleep on the table.
The director shakily pulled out his phone, about to call the police and an ambulance, when Lin You finally strolled around and came over.
"There are no other vengeful spirits in this courtyard. Those people are fine, they were just affected by the yin energy and are sleeping a little too soundly. They will be fine after the sun comes out tomorrow."
"Alright, alright, thank you for saving me. May I ask your name? I know the rules. Could you please leave your account number?"
Director Yu bowed and thanked him repeatedly, and even offered to give him a small tip. Regardless of whether what this person said was right or wrong, it was a remote and impoverished area with difficult roads, and by the time the ambulance arrived, it would probably be almost dawn.
"I'm Song Yu's assistant. I noticed he was in danger, so I came to help. We can talk about it after Song Yu wakes up tomorrow." Lin You made up an identity for himself. As for whether this person believed it or not, he probably wouldn't dare not believe it.
Director Yu certainly couldn't disbelieve it, but your attitude is far too careless. What kind of assistant leaves trivial matters to the person in charge?
Lin You returned to Song Yu's room and put away the Ice Flower Grass. After all, this thing came from the cultivation world, and mortals still cannot use it for a long time.
To avoid further agitating Song Yu after she woke up, Lin You changed into modern clothes and tied up all of her hair, which was half-up in a bun with a hairpin, so that she didn't look so strange at all.
After waking up, Song Yu was indeed less agitated, and after Lin You's repeated explanations, she accepted her identity as a system.
He thanked Lin You with deep gratitude, his eyes sincere, his expression calm, and his tone full of expectation. If Lin You hadn't been able to hear his thoughts, she would have almost believed him.
But she doesn't dare to say it now. Song Yu is really timid. If she gets scared again, she's afraid something bad might happen to her.
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Author's Note: Lin You: What else can I do but coax her? _(:з」∠)_
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