Chapter 151

... Are you stupid?

Intellectually, Xu Ming knew that what she said was a little heartless, but -

is she really not stupid? ?

Looking at the "Landuo" in front of her who still had a brilliant smile and even the tone of voice did not change at all, Xu Ming's mind was left with only this sentence. For a moment, she even felt a little regretful that her inner voice could not turn into a moth and fly out, otherwise at least she could directly yell at the other party's ear, stupid? Stupid? Stupid? Stupid -

really...

Staring at the empty-eyed "Landuo" in front of her for a while, Xu Ming finally let out a deep breath.

She suddenly raised her hand and flicked it on the other party's forehead. While the other party was puzzled and stunned, she turned her hand upwards and slowly pressed her hand on the top of the other party's head.

She snorted twice.

She suspected that outside of her memory, she might have done this action often. Because "Landuo" blinked, the confusion on his face was not gone, but his expression became bright again.

Even the moth above his head fluttered even louder. The noise made "Landuo" in the bed curtain snort heavily. He pulled the curtain tighter.

Xu Ming: "..."

Considering that the guy was also a part of the fool Landuo after all, Xu Ming decided not to bother with this emotional mixed bag.

Looking at the "Landuo" in front of him with a bright smile again, Xu Ming exhaled again, hesitated for a moment, and slowly withdrew his hand.

Okay, I know you are in a complicated mood now, but don't be complicated for now. There are still many things to inquire about, and it is still unknown whether you can go out. If you really want to curse, go out and tell Landor himself - after repeating this sentence several times in his heart, Xu Ming gradually calmed down.

However, when he asked questions later, he couldn't help but tremble at the end of his voice.

As if he saw that she was in an unstable mood, he was happy and kind, and took the initiative to take on the task of inquiring for intelligence. Unfortunately, for things that have nothing to do with himself, the information that "Landor" in front of him can provide is quite limited.

- After all, as a soul fragment, his actions in this world are actually very limited, and he can basically only move in this building built by thoughts. The other spirits around were in a similar situation, each with their own limited range of activities. In addition, they were relatively ignorant spirits and could not hear each other completely, and they had basically no concept of collecting intelligence...

because he had almost no communication with the existence outside the dormitory building. At most, he could collect a few words from other people's souls through the occasional passing moths.

Not to mention the eight-treasure porridge curled up in the bed curtain... He just squatted in the bed, and the only words he could say were "go away", "I won't", and "you hell" to the other "Landor" waiting for the bed next to him. From beginning to end, Xu Ming never saw the curtain opened again.

Of course, they still found out some things. For example, the shared work badge that Kuai Le got at the beginning - Xu Ming showed it to "Landuo", and the latter recognized it at a glance, and happily claimed the two names "Love Brain Dog Man" and "Single Dog Man".

"It's something that kind people will send regularly." He held the work badge in both hands and carefully returned it to Xu Ming, "I just feel that the aura on it is very familiar. Is it really Ming Ming's? Ming Ming is awesome."

Xu Ming: "..."

The real Landuo... is he so straightforward? Xu Ming is not sure.

It's better to be gentle when you go out.

Retracting her thoughts, she specifically asked about the purpose of this work badge. This question seemed a bit too complicated for "Landuo". She listened attentively for a long time, and combined with Kuai Le's explanation, she barely understood the general idea - there are

basically two forms of entrants to this place. One is like her and Kuai Le, who maintain a relatively complete and sufficiently sober self; the other is like "Landuo", who is confused from the beginning, sober but not completely sober.

The former can move freely in the world behind the door, but will gradually mutate with the illumination of the lighthouse; the latter will be like "Landuo", with part of the soul escaping in the form of a moth, circling in the air with a weak will.

Mutations can make people lose their consciousness and gradually become the possessor of the lighthouse, or even an organ; moths may fly farther and farther under the attraction of the lighthouse, and if they fly too far, they can't come back.

And the work card, perhaps because of the inherent binding relationship, has a certain inhibitory effect on both situations. At least that's what the kind person who shared the work card with "Landuo" said.

However, there is only one work badge, so they can only use it in turns. The kind-hearted person would count the days and give the work badge to the two "Landuo", letting them take turns wearing it for a period of time to stabilize their body and mind, and then take it away and give it to others.

As for the names on the work badges, they were also chosen by the kind-hearted person. It is said that when they first used the work badges, both of them wanted to use the name of Landuo, but they couldn't decide. The kind-hearted person felt annoyed, so he simply slapped each Landuo in the face, and then directly gave each of them a name, whether they wanted it or not.

When it was worn later, because of the aura, the "Landuo" on the bed tried to hide the work card, but was slapped out by the kind-hearted person. It is said that "Landuo" was even slapped off the bed. Unfortunately, the other "Landuo" was too slow to react and failed to take the bed back.

"..." Xu Ming was stunned.

Yes, this kind-hearted person's style of doing things is very good, she likes it.

The next key is very clear - Xu Ming tried to find out more about the kind-hearted person, but unfortunately, this seemed to touch on the blind spot of "Landuo"'s knowledge.

After asking for a long time, except for characteristics such as "the other party is very tall, has insect-like limbs, sounds like a woman, and slaps people very neatly", no new information was obtained.

Xu Ming had no choice but to give up. After communicating with Kuai Le again, she decided to leave first and ask other spirits.

- Clues to get out and information about the kind-hearted person. They are all key at the moment. In comparison, Xu Ming cares more about the latter point. After all,

there is the aunt's name on the back of the work badge. If it is true as "Landuo" said, that kind-hearted person can move around at will and undertake most of the work of operating the work badge, then she is likely to know where her aunt is.

To be honest, when Xu Ming raised this point, she was still a little uneasy. After all, she can't hear other spirits talking now, and if she wants to collect intelligence, she can only rely on Kuai Le. Kuai Le is different from herself. As long as she finds the exit, she can leave... At least that's what she said.

Therefore, once Kuai Le resisted this proposal, her situation became quite passive.

Surprisingly, Kuai Le nodded without hesitation. Facing Xu Ming's suspicious gaze, he just shrugged his shoulders righteously.

"What can I do? I can't even walk now. If you don't carry me, do you want me to crawl over there?" Happy said, "Besides, how should I put it? I can't say that I'm not curious about this world... It's a rare trip here, and it's not a bad thing to collect more information, right?"

"To be honest, I'm also curious about the Spider Woman who hands out work badges everywhere."

"..."

No matter what, it's always a good thing to reach a consensus. Xu Ming looked at her thoughtfully, and didn't say anything more. He turned around and said goodbye to "Landuo" seriously. He bent over and just carried Happy on his back, but heard "Landuo" let out a soft cry.

Xu Ming turned around immediately, only to see "Landuo" with his eyes lowered, as if he was lost in thought. After a long pause, he whispered, "I remembered, there is one more thing."

"?" Xu Ming turned around, "What?"

"That kind-hearted man, when he came here once, was followed by a moth." "Landuo" said slowly, "The moth kept talking."

"It said, don't climb the lighthouse. Don't climb the lighthouse. Don't climb the lighthouse."

"???" Xu Ming was even more confused, not noticing the sudden tense expression of Kuai Le behind him, "Climb the lighthouse? Are you sure you mean climbing the lighthouse?" "

Landuo" heard this and became confused again. After another two seconds, he said uncertainly, "Are you afraid of the lighthouse?"

... Good to see that you are very uncertain.

Xu Ming sighed helplessly, but Kuai Le behind him seemed to be relieved. "Landuo" couldn't understand her expression, and only emphasized to Xu Ming seriously: "Mingming, don't get close to the lighthouse, the farther the better, the farther the better."

Xu Ming agreed seriously and walked out with Kuai Le on his back. Before leaving, she looked at the tightly drawn bed curtains again. They were still tightly drawn, like a tightly stitched clam.

After a slight hesitation, she whispered, "I'm leaving." The curtain moved slightly, but only someone hummed softly.

But this time the sound was much weaker than before.

Xu Ming shook his head, carried Kuai Le on his back and walked out the door. When he closed the door, he looked back again. Sure enough, he saw that the curtains were slightly opened, revealing the empty eyes of "Landuo". The moment their eyes met, the curtains were immediately closed again.

Xu Ming: "..."

Elementary school student?

Landuo, you specially came up with a collection to prevent blackening... and you came up with this thing?

Xu Ming complained in his heart and walked down the stairs. After walking about two floors, Kuai Le suddenly said with emotion:

"Don't mention it, your dog man has a really good temper."

"Huh?" Xu Ming didn't understand how she came to such a conclusion, "What do you mean?"

"It's the thing in the bed, which is known as a collection of negative emotions." Kuai Le said, "It's a mixture of so many emotions, but it has basically no ability to move, and even can't speak clearly. It can be seen that these emotions of his own are not very serious."

Having said that, she can understand Landuo's actions. Although it's not very smart... but it's always right to be prepared.

Xu Ming frowned when he heard this, and continued to go downstairs while saying: "That is to say, if a certain trait of the individual is strong enough, then the individual formed based on this trait will be more mature?"

"Mature? You can understand it that way... Anyway, it will be more presentable. At least it won't be like the one in the bed, who looks so green." Happy said, "Of course, it's also true that it's easier to be entangled and driven by the emotions contained in oneself."

"..." After the voice fell, Xu Ming's footsteps paused.

Noticing her action, Happy was startled, and subconsciously asked what's wrong? Xu Ming was silent for a moment, then started to move again. After going down one floor, he said softly:

"Oh, nothing. I just realized something suddenly.

"If it is confirmed that only people with intact souls can leave here, then I have no hope."

"?!" Kuai Le obviously did not expect her to mention this suddenly, and her conclusion was still so firm. After a pause, she said, "Don't be so decisive. It's not certain whether your small piece of soul is outside the door. Even if it is really outside, it may be trying to get in. It's hard to say..."

"She won't come in." Xu Ming was very sure. While speaking, he had already gone down to the second floor.

Kuai Le shook his head in disagreement. When he was about to say something else, Xu Ming had already added the last sentence calmly: "She doesn't dare."

"..." Kuai Le was stunned, "What? "

I said, she doesn't dare." Xu Ming's tone was still calm, as if he was not commenting on his own soul fragments, "Didn't my aunt tell you? I'm actually very timid."

"That's not the case..." Kuai Le didn't finish her words and paused again, "What?"

"I said, I'm actually very timid." Xu Ming repeated it expressionlessly.

"Who asked you this!" Kuai Le suddenly stood up from her, "I'm asking you when...wait."

She looked at Xu Ming's ears, which were slightly red due to excitement, and suddenly reacted: "You lied to me?"

"..." Xu Ming didn't say anything else.

She just silently carried Kuai Le on her back and walked out along the empty lobby. The moment she stepped out of the door, she subconsciously glanced at the empty skyline, and then sighed softly.

"Well, yes, I lied to you. "She said directly," and, you can tell me almost everything, right?"

"What method did you use to prevent me from seeing the lighthouse?"

*

At the same time, on the other side.

Landor leaned against the door with a pale face, trying to digest what he had just heard. Although he tried to restrain himself, he subconsciously asked: "What?"

"..." As if choked by his question, the person in the door was silent for a moment. When he spoke again, there was some emotion in his tone, "I said, I dare not. Is this difficult to understand?"

"No, no, I don't mean that. "Landuo was afraid of offending her, so he quickly explained, "I just didn't react at once and didn't quite believe it..."

He swore that he was really trying to explain. Unexpectedly, the person behind the door seemed to have touched something when he heard it, and he became even more furious.

"Yes, I don't believe it! What's there to believe in such a thing!" She even raised her voice a lot, and her speech speed suddenly increased. Her lips and tongue, which were used to slow speech, frequently stammered because they couldn't keep up with the speed. "'Xu Ming would be afraid', 'Gu Ming would be afraid', who among you believes such things, who among you cares about such things? You always look for her for this and that, as if she can do anything as long as she is in a ghost story, as if she is very great. But - is there a possibility that Xu Ming's father is also a human being, she would be afraid too! She is also afraid of death! She is also afraid of ghosts, the dark, and pain! She, she..."

As if hearing new footsteps outside the door, the person inside the door suddenly fell silent. Landor turned around and made a silent gesture to Lu Yueling who had just arrived, then turned around and looked at the door which was no longer moving.

"...She is also afraid of the closet, the bottom of the bed, and the reflection in the distorted mirror." After waiting for a while, seeing that no one inside was talking, Landor simply added, "She is also afraid of figs, because she thinks the white buds inside are like dense teeth. She is afraid of cat tongues, because the thorns on them are dense. She is afraid of that kind of dense, wriggling hair..."

Noticing Lu Yueling's incredulous look, Landor made a silent gesture to her again. The person in the door finally made some movement again.

"...The direction of the distorted characteristics depends on the strategies, states and coping methods that were used in the ghost stories before the distortion."

"Xu Ming" inside the door said softly, and his speech speed slowed down again. It was unclear whether he was talking to the person outside the door or just talking to himself:

"How can a person who has distorted the characteristics of an idiot be brave?"

It is precisely because he does not want to see and dare not see that the ability he obtained is "invisible".

"..." Lu Yueling, who joined the conversation in the middle, did not actually understand much, but frowned instinctively. She pointed at the person inside the door and asked Landor with her mouth. Landor shook his head and did not answer out loud. He just looked at the closed door again.

It was unbelievable, but he seemed to understand what was going on.

He had long realized that the existence inside the door had the ability to accurately capture and seize emotions - and Xu Ming's current state seemed to be the same.

A "Xu Ming" who was driven by fear and would instinctively avoid the source of fear.

To be honest, even for him, such a Xu Ming was very unfamiliar - after all, when he and Xu Ming met, the latter had evolved to the point where he dared to run into the ghost story alone even without a rule book...

But he had heard of such a Xu Ming. From Xu Ming's own mouth.

Closing his eyes again, Landor exhaled deeply. After thinking about it, he opened his eyes again as if he had made up his mind, and pointed at his ears towards Lu Yueling - the latter frowned even more tightly, but still followed his words and blocked his ears with his hair.

Landor pursed his lips and then spoke tentatively.

"You know, when we first met, I thought Xu Ming was really weird."

He leaned against the wall and said to the closed door, "He's just a human being, without any backing, but he's rushing to die in all kinds of weird stories. He's lucky enough to be able to save his life, but he still has to calculate other people's roots and rack his brains to deceive them. rob... "

At this point, as if he remembered something speechless, he curled his lips again: "Go and cheat, it's not enough, she has to make things difficult for herself, she doesn't even want the roots of ordinary dead people, she has to rob other people's domain masters, dodders... Every time she is chased all over the place, and sometimes she can't even succeed, she is scared and sweating, but still gets nothing. "

"..." As if hearing his speechlessness, the person in the door couldn't help but speak again, "She robs roots because she needs the rule book, and she doesn't rob dead people because if she takes their roots, they will be finished." Don't make it sound like she is seeking death on purpose, okay.

"I only found out about this later." Lando defended himself subconsciously, then was silent for a moment, "but I didn't know it then."

"So one day, when she was being chased all over the ground and almost lost her life, I finally couldn't help asking her, I said, are you born with a missing string in your brain, and you don't know what fear is?

" "She said, I'm afraid, how could I not be afraid. After hearing

this, I found it even... even more difficult to understand, I said, then why did you go through so much trouble?" Lando paused here. He knew that the person in the door must know the answer, but he still continued to talk to himself:

"She said, it is precisely because of fear that she has to do it even more.

"It was then that I realized that the girl was so timid that she was so timid that she would not even dare to move if she felt something was wrong. She would just hide in a safe place and wait for her aunt to pick her up."

- "But I have no choice now."

Lando still remembers what Xu Ming said at that time, "Because the person who would come to pick me up no matter where I was trapped would never appear again. On the contrary, she is very likely trapped somewhere, waiting for me to pick her up and take her home."

"'So no matter how scared or terrified I am, I have to go on. Auntie said that fear is a crack in the soul, but sometimes it can also become a person's motivation. I must let it become my motivation' - that's what she said to me at that time."

These words were clearly spoken a long time ago, but every word seemed to be engraved in my mind. Landor repeated Xu Ming's words in his memory word by word, but his eyes looked at the closed door again.

There was silence behind the door again. At least this was not a bad sign.

Landor was not sure if the person inside the door was still listening to him, so he could only continue as best he could:

"That... cautious version of Xu Ming? You don't mind me calling you that, right?"

"Because of the existence of 'it', there are some things I didn't explain directly to you. But I can tell you two things for sure.

"First, it does have the ability to strip away emotions. But those stripped emotions are not like teeth, nor are they like the emotions written in those novels, which will never appear again after they are removed. No, they are more like leeks. You cut off the top part, but its roots are still there. They will still slowly germinate and grow in the body with time and various opportunities, so there is no other way except to work hard to learn to overcome them.

"Secondly, there are things that are much deeper and more deeply rooted than those so-called emotions. It will even be scattered like sesame seeds in every corner of your soul. No matter which piece you cut, there must be traces of it in it."

Such as love and liking, bottom line and persistence, certain beliefs...

"Just like just now, even if you are just a carrier of emotions, you know clearly that the roots of the dead cannot be taken. This is a matter of principle-and I am sure that Xu Ming's soul is definitely engraved with something deeper than this.

"I don't want to force you-at least not now. But I hope you can think about it carefully.

"I know, as you said, Xu Ming himself is actually very small and afraid of many things. If fear is a gap, then she, she..."

Lando closed his eyes tightly and racked his brain to find a suitable wording. However, his brain, which was already at its limit, could not bear the new task...

So after a moment of blankness, he could only speak in self-destruction: "She is like a colander!"

"Xu Ming" inside the door: "..."

"...But at least this colander, she relied on some strong beliefs to turn herself into a soup spoon!" Lando admitted that he didn't know what he was talking about, but it had come to this point, he couldn't give up halfway, "and she is a very successful soup spoon, she may even be only one step away from her goal and her aunt!"

"And now, with the same goal, are you really willing to accept the consequences of failure?" Lando slowed down his voice, "Even the person you want to see the most can't make you overcome those fears?"

"..." There was still silence inside the door. Lando turned his head and the back of his head hit the door with a thud.

"Come to think of it, I didn't want to live before. You should remember this." Lando said, "Xu Ming said something to me at that time, you should remember it too."

"She said, you are not afraid of disappearing, what else do you have to be afraid of.

"I'm passing this sentence to you now. It's up to you whether you want to accept it or not. "

"..."

In response to him, there was still endless silence.

Landuo closed his eyes in regret, his face buried in his hands. At this moment, the voice of "Xu Ming" rang out again from inside the door.

"Landuo." She rarely called Landuo's name, "I want to ask you something."

"!" Landuo almost straightened up instantly, "You say."

"...After I return to my original body, all my memories will return to her." "Xu Ming" inside the door said slowly, "Including what you just said."

"Do you really know about this?"