Chapter 140: The Final Hunt, Perfect Clear

Chapter 140: The Final Hunt, Perfect Clear

Through the Blood-Stained Paper Figure, Ji Yan witnessed the horrifying scene, his entire body involuntarily going numb.

Damn!

What kind of exam has over fifty proctors, all staring unblinkingly at a single examinee?

He didn’t dare imagine what would have happened if he had glanced away from his seat or torn the white paper earlier…

Now it was clear—the rustling of pens, the sounds of answering questions, and the movements around him had all been deliberately fabricated by those Supernatural Entities.

They had tried to lure him into tearing the white paper or breaking the rules, which only proved that the white paper was the key to completing this exam.

Realizing this, Ji Yan endured the splitting headache and pressed his hand onto the paper. The blood on its surface swiftly seeped into his pores like leeches.

The white paper had begged him to take her away from here, and this must be the method of doing so!

As the blood from the seat continued invading Ji Yan’s body, spiderweb-like crimson veins spread across his skin.

With their deception exposed, the Supernatural Entities no longer bothered hiding. They snarled viciously:

"Taking her away won’t change anything—she’ll return here eventually!"

"She symbolizes calamity! If you keep her, the Blood Calamity will befall you sooner or later!"

"Don’t bring trouble upon yourself! Tear that paper now, and we’ll help you finish the exam!"

"......"

Their voices grated on Ji Yan’s nerves.

The Blood-Stained Paper Figure in his hair seemed equally annoyed. It shot out from between his strands and lunged at the Supernatural Proctors without hesitation. Soon after, Ji Yan heard a chorus of ghostly wails and howls.

Then, silence.

Ji Yan didn’t look up.

Internally, he marveled.

The Blood-Stained Paper Figure truly was ruthless—it didn’t tolerate any nonsense.

Just like Xu Xin, it seemed completely unaffected by the Rules of the Instance, no matter where it went.

With the physical noise suppression provided by the Blood-Stained Paper Figure, Ji Yan’s mental strain eased considerably.

Another ten minutes passed before all the blood on the seat had fully entered Ji Yan’s body.

On the desk, the now bloodless white paper slowly revealed a line of crimson text:

"Thank you for taking me away from here. I owe you a Favor."

"Your answers have satisfied me."

"This exam—you’ve passed."

Every inch of Ji Yan’s body burned with excruciating pain, his face contorted into a grimace.

He wasn’t particularly concerned about the Favor—it wasn’t like he’d had a choice in the matter. Still, he forced out some polite words:

"No need for thanks. I’m just a kind-hearted person who helps when I can. I can’t bear to see others suffer."

Ding ling ling!!

A shrill alarm rang from the lectern.

The outdated speakers crackled to life:

"Exam time for Block 1 Class has ended. The test is now concluded."

"Congratulations to examinee [444] for completing the exam. Evaluation Score—90 Points."

As the announcement faded, Ji Yan felt the oppressive dread around him dissipate.

He raised his head and scanned the classroom.

The vast examination hall was empty except for him.

Bright sunlight filtered through the window curtains, casting dappled shadows across the seats.

Though the room now radiated warmth, Ji Yan’s back was already drenched in cold sweat.

"This Instance… was pure torture."

Unlike apartments or hospitals that go straight for bloody horror without any detours, this was somewhat easier.

Looking at the vicious claw marks on the surrounding seats, Ji Yan leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief.

As he stepped out of the classroom, a series of game panels popped up one after another like spam windows on a computer.

"Congratulations, Player, for clearing the exam of 'Spade Class One.' You have successfully obtained the Playing Card—【Spade 1】."

"Player has defaulted to the faction—Red Spade."

"【Spade 1】 Supernatural Entity Parasite: Blood Gu Supernatural Entity."

"Current accumulated Playing Cards: One in total."

"Current accumulated Strategy Guide for 【Spade Supernatural Instructor】: -5%."

As the announcements ended, a blood-glowing spade Playing Card materialized in Ji Yan's hand.

Staring at the card made of special material, Ji Yan's eyes gleamed.

"What exactly is the use of these Playing Cards?"

"Are they like the Wish Privilege from 【Undead Hospital】, granting Players certain privileges?"

While fiddling with the card, a voice suddenly came from behind. Ji Yan turned around just in time to see the Supernatural Instructor appear out of thin air again.

"Quite unexpected. You actually made it out alive."

"After all, none of the examinees sent to Class One before you survived."

Its grotesquely disproportionate figure swayed like a ghost, oppressive and unsettling.

"Just dumb luck. Happened to get questions I knew."

Ji Yan replied politely.

"Dumb luck? Are you saying my exam halls are all piles of garbage?"

"..."

The Supernatural Instructor didn’t dwell on meaningless matters and returned to the main topic. "You’ve passed the first exam and earned admission. From now on, you’re my student."

Only then did Ji Yan notice an additional red diamond symbol on the instructor’s mask.

"Of course, among all the students I’ve admitted so far, you’re the most disappointing..."

The Spade Supernatural Instructor’s tone shifted again.

"Why?" Ji Yan asked calmly.

"Because 【Spade 1】 is the weakest among all Playing Cards..."

"Just like your physique—thin and frail."

"It’s like how a mother would reject a weak, scrawny child. Even pelicans kill the weakest chick to feed the stronger ones."

As it spoke, the Spade Supernatural Instructor let out a strange, creaking laugh from beneath its mask.

"Of course, I’m not a pelican, nor would I kill my own students."

"Next, you’ll be sharing a dorm with 【Spade 2】."

"He’ll arrange your schedule and meals. Rest well tonight—tomorrow’s exam is the real deal."

With that, the Spade Supernatural Instructor turned to leave but suddenly paused and added, "Oh, and if you encounter students from other factions, keep your guard up. Don’t hesitate to kill them if you can!"

Watching the Supernatural Instructor’s retreating figure, Ji Yan frowned and muttered to himself.

"Other factions, spade Playing Cards... Is the hierarchy in this Instance really this complex?"

"Actually, it’s not that hard."

"You just need to remember that in this Instance, 【Spade】, 【Clubs】, 【Hearts】, and 【Diamonds】 belong to four hostile factions."

"Players from the same faction are generally considered allies."

Ji Yan turned to look at the yellow-haired boy who had appeared behind him at some point. The other was sucking on a candy, grinning widely as he extended his hand. "Little bro, starting now, we're roommates! Just call me Second Bro!"

Ji Yan blinked and reached out to shake his hand.

"I know you're probably confused right now, but don’t worry. Let’s walk and talk. I’m a total chatterbox—can’t go a day without talking or I’ll feel awful."

"I’ll talk till your ears go numb!"

Ji Yan shook his head. "No need, Liu Congming. I’ve already figured out most of this Instance."

"Whoa, how’d you know my name?" The other widened his eyes. "Don’t tell me your Talent is knowing someone’s name just by shaking hands? That’s kinda lame!"

"..."

Ji Yan pointed at his chest.

Hanging from the other’s neck was a student ID, displaying a Spade 2 and the name Liu Congming.

Liu Congming suddenly laughed, scratching his head awkwardly. "Oh, right! I almost forgot—this Instance lets you see Player names!"

Ji Yan pressed his lips together.

Watching the other’s carefree, self-assured demeanor, he couldn’t help but think…

The name "Liu Congming" (literally "Smart Liu") suited him perfectly.

Just as the thought crossed his mind, Ji Yan suddenly felt his arm violently convulse. The next moment, his right hand turned crimson, like a red-hot branding iron…

"What’s going on?"