Lin's father advised Lin Mo to be more open-minded.
Lin Mo himself thought so too.
But there are still some questions that have not been answered.
For example, what about Teacher Zhang and the two Liu Jias playing the piano?
Dad thought about it and gave Lin Mo an answer that was not an answer.
"At that time, Liu Jia's body disappeared. I guess she might have entered the bronze door. It's not certain whether she entered by herself or someone dragged her in. Anyway, it's very likely that she entered. And the situation inside the bronze door is strange and unpredictable. Maybe she is alive like you, but has never come out. It's also possible that she is trapped and she wants to send a message out, maybe just to let you find her."
Seeing that Lin Mo was silent and seemed to be moved, Lin's father hurriedly advised: "I understand your feelings, but even if you want to go, it's not now."
"Xiao Mo, I won't let you go to the East Suburb Abandoned Mine, mainly because I'm afraid something will happen to you again. This copper door connects to another world, it's too mysterious, I've been there, so I know it's dangerous. Go back and forget about this for the time being. You have a job, don't you? Go and work hard, fill yourself with work, and don't think about the past anymore. If you really can't bear it, you can collect curses to strengthen yourself. Maybe one day, when you are strong enough to deal with the next situation, you may be able to find out the truth of this matter."
"Remember, you will know the truth eventually, but not now. Besides, Liu Jia has been down there for five years, so there is no rush."
Lin Mo also agreed with what Lin's father said.
Sometimes it’s not that we can’t see the truth, but that we don’t have the ability to detect it.
Lin Mo thought for a long time before nodding.
Then the father and son had a simple chat.
Each of them talked about their recent situation.
"Don't worry about the things in Second-Hand Alley. Now that you know how to deal with Smiley Face, I can take care of the rest." Father Lin is able to become the security captain of Second-Hand Alley, and his ability is outstanding, especially since their Lin family has a heritage.
When it comes to inheritance, Lin Mo asked in detail.
Dad Lin took out a diary and handed it over.
"I wanted to give it to you last time, but I was afraid you would ask about the origin of the iron plate, so I held off until now. Take this. It's passed down from our Lin family ancestors, and each generation adds their own understanding. I'm giving it to you. When you have a son in the future, remember to pass it on to him. It's a pity that I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to see my grandson."
Lin Mo immediately said that of course he could. Anyway, the spread of nightmares in the future was inevitable. Even if Lin Mo had a son in the future, he would have to enter the nightmare world, and then the grandfather and grandson would definitely see each other.
Dad Lin nodded happily, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"It would be great if that day really comes. Xiao Mo, you have to hurry up too. Do you have a girlfriend? If not, find one quickly. If you do, get married quickly. It would be best if you could give birth to a child for me next year. I can help you take care of the child."
Lin Mo looked helpless: "You are already like this and you are still urging me to get married. There is no rush. I still need to look for someone."
At this time, it is only five minutes until wake-up time.
Lin Mo thought of those special nightmares that followed him in this time. He had to remind his father about this matter. Although the biggest challenge facing the Second-Hand Alley right now is Smiling Face, he still had to pay attention to those nightmares.
Especially the shroud zombie, this nightmare with a fearless smile is very special.
When Father Lin heard this, he chuckled and said, "Don't worry about this. They are just a few nightmares. In the Second-Hand Alley, everyone has to abide by the rules. They can't cause any trouble."
Lin Mo thought about it and it made sense. His father had already collected all sixteen curses and was extremely powerful. Even though he was blocked in the alley by countless smiley monsters before, he remained strong and was not defeated.
In terms of individual strength alone, Dad is no worse than Lin Nan, a special expert from the General Administration, and may even be stronger.
If the shroud zombie really causes trouble, Dad can hold it down, and there is also the coffin carrier as a helper.
Next, Lin Mo stayed in Black Crow City for a few more days.
This is an order from the General Administration.
After the situation of the Smiley Face Nightmare was reported to the General Administration, it took it very seriously. After all, once this contagious weirdness breaks out, the consequences are difficult to predict.
The General Administration needs Lin Mo to collect more information about Smiley Face.
Although Lin Mo was confident about these things, he still needed to write and organize them into a written report, which also took time.
So, Lin Mo stayed in the Second-Hand Alley for the past few days. In addition to helping the Second-Hand Alley restore order and curing the remaining nightmares infected by smiling faces, he also chatted and drank tea with his father.
Three days later, Lin Mo finished writing the report, and the General Administration asked him to go back and report the situation the next day.
Lin Mo knew that he had to go.
At this moment, the Second-Hand Alley has returned to its former appearance, and that strange giggling sound can no longer be heard.
But the smiley faces were not completely removed.
There may be a few Smiley Faces hiding in Junk Alley, but they are clearly no longer a threat.
"Go, work hard, don't think about other things for now, and come see me when you have time." The old man stood at the entrance of the alley with his hands behind his back, and he looked reluctant to leave.
The same goes for Lin Mo.
Half-Nightmare wanted to follow Lin Mo back to Green Garden Community, so he was lying on Lin Mo obediently. Sad Ghost and Hammer Brother also wanted to follow Lin Mo back, but it was a problem how to take them.
Half-Nightmare can parasitize, but Unlucky Ghost and Hammer Brother cannot do this.
"We have our own way!" The Sad Ghost looked confident, and Hammer Brother beside him nodded repeatedly.
Lin Mo was curious: "What can you two do?"
The poor ghost told Lin Mo that in the past few days, he and Hammer Brother had already discussed with the cardboard box. The cardboard box can ignore spatial tracking, so the two of them just need to get into the cardboard box.
"How did you discuss this?" Lin Mo was curious: "Can the cardboard box talk?"
The poor ghost nodded, and Hammer Brother pointed behind Lin Mo and said, "It has been following you these past few days and is familiar with your scent. From now on, no matter where you go, it will be able to track you."
When Lin Mo heard this, he thought to himself that this was simply a hound among hounds.
No wonder no matter where Lin Mo went these days, as long as he paid a little attention, he would find that there must be this cardboard box within ten meters around him.
It turns out that this thing is getting familiar with my scent.
"How did you negotiate with it?" Lin Mo couldn't understand.
"It has no hands and no feet, so some things are difficult for it to do. We have agreed that we will share the good and the bad, and from now on its affairs will be our affairs, so it agreed." Lin Mo was speechless for a moment at the answer of the unlucky ghost.
From what the bad guy said, it felt like he was trying to trick a child.
It actually worked!
If you think about it carefully, this cardboard box is not a person, and it is not even a normal nightmare. It is very mysterious. But this thing does not have any malicious intent. Lin Mo also went over to open the box and saw that it was empty.
"Okay, but you two should be careful and don't let it eat you." Lin Mo could only remind Sad Ghost and Hammer Brother to be careful.
To be honest, these two are very strong. After all, they were once one of the taboos on Route 66. With them following him, Lin Mo can do whatever he wants wherever he goes.
When they move into Lvyuan Community in the future, the strength of Lvyuan Community will make a qualitative leap.
Lin Mo even thought that maybe in the future, Lvyuan Community could directly become a safe zone for migratory bird city, but if that were the case, it would have to be planned in advance.
It’s okay now because there are few people, but when there are more people in the future, housing alone will be a problem.
"From now on, I can't give away houses casually anymore." Lin Mo muttered.
The third update is here! (End of this chapter)