Chapter 16 Mother's Nightmare (6)
"Knock knock knock knock!" Just as Lin Chujiu was on edge, wondering if she was hallucinating, the knocking sounded again!
And it was heavier and more urgent than before! As if trying to convey the urgency of the person speaking through the heavy door panel into the room.
"It's the direction of the main gate," Jiang Chaoyu whispered to Lin Chujiu.
This spirit has not yet fully taken over the host's body, nor has its hearing been fully integrated, so its hearing is not good.
This is why Jiang Chaoyu was still able to talk to Lin Chujiu at this time.
But Lin Chujiu was unaware of this. She glanced nervously outside and glared at Jiang Chaoyu.
Don't speak!
That glance was completely harmless; Jiang Chaoyu even found it somewhat amusing.
He felt she was like an angry little kitten, seemingly fierce, but her claws weren't sharp yet; she just looked cute and adorable, but had no offensive power whatsoever.
"Tap tap tap tap!! Tap tap tap tap!!!"
Seemingly annoyed that no one answered the door, the knocking began incessantly!
As Lin Chujiu listened to those sounds, her nerves were on edge, and her body went limp, almost collapsing instantly.
Jiang Chaoyu noticed her fear, and after thinking for two seconds, he reached out and grabbed Lin Chujiu's clothes from behind to prevent her from falling.
Jiang Chaoyu thought it was like carrying a kitten.
Lin Chujiu forced herself to calm down and unconsciously began counting the number of knocks on the door—
"Tap, tap, tap, tap."
One, two, three, four.
Look around.
My mother once said, "If you knock on the door in the middle of the night, three knocks and you'll see a person; four knocks and you'll see a ghost."
Although she had pestered her mother to tell her countless ghost stories since she was a child, Lin Chujiu was still terrified when she actually had to face the eerie.
Jiang Chaoyu calmly made a "shh" gesture to her.
His slender, jade-like fingers intertwined with his pale red lips, making him look like a frail and sickly scholar from an ancient story.
Unfortunately, Lin Chujiu, in her shock, had no time to appreciate beauty. Not knowing what to do, she frantically pulled Jiang Chaoyu along, trying to find a place to hide.
Jiang Chaoyu felt his other hand being grabbed by a small, icy hand. The owner of the hand was clearly terrified, so much so that his palm was cold and he was holding onto the hand very tightly.
Jiang Chaoyu realized Lin Chujiu's intention and obediently followed Lin Chujiu, hiding together under the large table.
Before they could hide properly, the people outside the gate seemed to have had enough and suddenly pushed the gate open.
Lin Chujiu didn't know what method it used, but she could sense an even more eerie atmosphere than the room itself. As she got closer, it carried the same stench she had smelled the night before.
This aura brought with it a strange and oppressive force—
The cold summer evening wind blew in from outside the door, whistling and howling into the house. In the quiet night, it sounded like the wailing of ghosts.
The intruder rushed in recklessly; it seemed very heavy, and its footsteps on the floor made a loud "thump-thump" sound!
Lin Chujiu was so frightened that she shrank back and burrowed into Jiang Chaoyu's arms.
She had a feeling that the monster tonight seemed a little stranger.
Jiang Chaoyu felt the softness in his arms and instinctively wanted to push her away, but he felt the person in his arms trembling.
Jiang Chaoyu sighed helplessly again, letting Lin Chujiu lie in his arms.
As a clerk in the underworld, he actually knows very little about these players. His biggest contact with them is when he watches horror live streams or comes down to inspect dungeons.
This was the first time he had ever been so close to a player, especially a female player.
Her smile was so gentle when she smiled at him, and her voice was so sweet when she called him "Hanyu Baby." Now, when she nestled in his arms, she trembled and looked so pitiful.
Well, he doesn't have a wife and doesn't plan to find one in the future, so let's just let her lean on him for a while.
Just consider it fulfilling my duty as the eldest brother.
Jiang Chaoyu thought about it and reluctantly convinced himself to allow Lin Chujiu to get close.
Fortunately, the creature outside did not enter the room; it seemed to have gone to the balcony.
"Hehe... Hmph... Hmph..."
A sound similar to a pig squeal came from behind, and Lin Chujiu was a little confused. Suddenly, she thought of her mother's "hehe" sound in the rules.
In an instant, a bold idea popped into my head:
Are those things outside pigs? Or are they pig spirits, pig monsters, or... pigs in human skin?
This idea was too bizarre and unrealistic; even Lin Chujiu herself felt it was unlikely. But then she heard the system announce:
[The truth has been revealed 50% of the way; please keep up the good work, host!]
Holy crap!
For a moment, Lin Chujiu even forgot her fear; her mind was filled with amazement.
That's really true...
What a pleasant surprise!
It's only the second day, isn't this...too fast?
Jiang Chaoyu once again sensed the strange energy fluctuations emanating from Lin Chujiu. Even with his extensive knowledge, he couldn't help but be surprised by the speed at which Lin Chujiu had suddenly gained enlightenment.
Sometimes, these rules seem simple, but because players are too nervous in the dungeon, many players have never been able to successfully break through the rules.
Another point is that those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly.
In order to survive in a dungeon, exceptional courage and a clear mind are also very important.
Surprisingly, this player, who looks like a useless, weakling, actually has some brains.
The excitement of making progress outweighed the fear, and Lin Chujiu scrambled out of the table, seemingly "fierce" at the strange creatures outside!
Jiang Chaoyu's handsome face was a little chapped.
He never imagined that Lin Chujiu was so eager for progress, to the point that she was willing to risk her life.
Jiang Chaoyu was speechless and rolled her eyes at the sky.
As for why it's half?
Hmm... that's because he hasn't flipped them in many years. As a seasoned old ghost, his eyes are a bit stiff and he can't flip them anymore.
Lin Chujiu was ultimately afraid of the eerie sight. She staggered to the door frame and dared not go any further, peeking out with half her head out.
She just took a look and realized that her spot was perfect. There was a wardrobe next to her, but it was far enough away that it wouldn't get in the way. Next to the wardrobe was the bed, and the bed was just the right height for her to slide in.
Jiang Chaoyu silently stood behind Lin Chujiu, adopting a protective posture towards her.
After all, Lin Chujiu was really timid, but also cowardly and playful.
Thinking of their conversation in Fengdu last night, Jiang Chaoyu's eyes darkened slightly, and he tapped his finger lightly on the jade ring.
Standing behind Lin Chujiu, Jiang Chaoyu saw the spirit.
Wearing its mother's skin, with its back hunched, it was wriggling in the large flowerpot on the balcony.
Strangely, the flowerpot was only a little big during the day.
At night, however, it seemed to expand and twist into a huge shape.
It was more like a large vat than a flowerpot.
The monster was much larger than it had been the night before; it seemed to have gained a lot of weight, and its vertically growing fat stretched the mother's body, leaving bloody marks.
It looked like it was about to explode at any moment.
In an instant, Jiang Chaoyu looked down at Lin Chujiu and saw that her eyes, which had just been somewhat excited, were now suddenly filled with solemnity.
Rule 2: If you see your mother in the flowerpot at night, tell yourself that it is normal and quickly move away.
At this point, all the rules have been fulfilled.
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