Chapter 31: A Reckless Method, Physical Sleep

Chapter 31: A Reckless Method, Physical Sleep

After listening to the White-Dressed Female Supernatural Entity, Ji Yan frowned and said, "So, this mission was impossible to complete from the very beginning."

The White-Dressed Female Supernatural Entity rose from the lounge chair, her graceful figure dreamlike and eye-catching under the hazy moonlight.

"Not necessarily."

Her pale, flawless face leaned into Ji Yan's line of sight, her red lips curling. "I have a way."

"Though it’s quite ruthless and a bit reckless—depends on whether you dare to try it."

Seeing the mischievous smile on her face, Ji Yan replied, "I’ve done plenty of reckless things already. If it works, that’s all that matters."

"It’s actually quite simple—hold the hostage to command the warlords. I know that couple well. They’ll definitely explode..."

"But, of course, you’ll have to play the villain here."

Ji Yan’s eyes flickered as he immediately understood.

Though it felt a bit far-fetched, it seemed like the only viable option at the moment.

"No problem. It’s not my first time playing the villain."

...

A few minutes later.

The door in the foyer silently opened.

The Ghostly Couple from Room 804, tracking the scent, had arrived here.

In the dimly lit foyer, two shadowy figures scanned the room before settling their gaze on the White-Dressed Female Supernatural Entity lounging on the chair.

"Miss White, do you enjoy meddling in everything?"

Flipping through the pages of her book, Miss White smiled faintly. "I only enjoy watching the drama. When have I ever meddled?"

The Mother Supernatural Entity’s face twisted grotesquely, the gash on her neck glaringly obvious. "That brat’s scent is in your room! You’re hiding him!"

The Father Supernatural Entity, towering and imposing, had his head wrapped in blood-soaked bandages, his eyes nothing but two gory hollows. "That brat hurt my wife. Stay out of this, Miss White."

"We’re all neighbors on the same floor. No need to sour our relationship. He’s just an outsider, a rat."

"You wouldn’t side with an outsider over your own, would you?"

The Ghostly Couple was notorious in the Crimson Apartment for their arrogance and aggression.

Yet, they still harbored some wariness toward Miss White from Room 801.

After all, this woman had moved directly into the most "ferocious" Room 801 when she first arrived at the Crimson Apartment.

And the fact that she’d remained unharmed to this day was proof enough that she was no pushover.

"If you don’t believe me, go search for yourselves."

"But remember—my Room 801 has many co-tenants. You may have tempers, but theirs are even worse. Keep it quiet."

Miss White continued flipping through her book, not even lifting her eyes.

The Ghostly Couple’s expressions darkened. Though wary of Room 801, they steeled themselves and stepped inside to search...

...

Meanwhile.

To mask his scent, Ji Yan donned the [Scissorhand’s Human Skin Mask], assuming the identity of a Supernatural Entity tenant.

He stealthily made his way to Room 804. Though the mask’s effect would only last about 10 minutes, it was enough time for him to "raid the home"!

The mask’s bone spikes pierced his cheeks, adhering tightly as if fused with his skin.

The nauseating stench of blood filled his nostrils, making the experience utterly unpleasant.

The door to Room 804 was left ajar.

In the foyer, the Ghostly Child crouched there, playing with two shriveled heads the size of coconuts.

"Kid, how about Uncle takes you to a fun place?" Ji Yan stared at the torn, bloodied face and spoke as kindly as possible.

Ghostly Child Xiao Xiao looked at Ji Yan's face, its eyes sparkling with stars. "Uncle, your face is so pretty."

"Can Uncle take it off and put it on Xiao Xiao's ball?"

Xiao Xiao cradled a shriveled head in its hands, its pitch-black eye sockets brimming with innocence.

"Come with Uncle first. When we get there, Uncle will take it off for you."

Xiao Xiao tilted its head. "I want it now."

"Be good. Uncle will take you to that place—there are balls like this everywhere."

Ji Yan reached out and patted the round little head.

Honestly, aside from being creepy-looking, supernatural kids were kinda cute.

Apparently, the adorableness of youth transcended species.

But the next second, Ji Yan dismissed that thought.

Ghostly Child Xiao Xiao grabbed Ji Yan's hand, grinning with a chilling smile. "I don’t wanna go! Daddy said never to trust anything strangers say."

"If I cry, Daddy will come right away. And when Daddy comes, he’ll peel your face off for me!"

"He gives me whatever I want. He loves me the most!"

With that, Xiao Xiao opened its mouth, ready to wail.

"Don’t cry! Uncle has a treasure for you—you’ll love it!"

"What is it?"

Xiao Xiao thought it had scared him, but Ji Yan immediately pulled out his hammer and swung it hard at the little ghost’s head.

The first strike didn’t knock it out. Instead, it clutched its head and cried even louder.

Ji Yan delivered another solid whack. Like crying? Bratty kids were the worst!

Cracks spread across its skull. Two hits later, Ghostly Child Xiao Xiao collapsed into a deep slumber, and the game panel popped up.

"Player used a Supernatural Artifact to deal damage to Ghostly Child, reducing its HP by 75! Supernatural Artifact [Hammer] gains +20 durability!"

Ji Yan put away the hammer. He couldn’t hit it anymore—if the Ghostly Child died, the whole plan would fall apart.

Grabbing Xiao Xiao, Ji Yan sprinted down the corridor.

But because the Ghostly Child had still managed to cry out, the Ghostly Couple in Room 804 immediately sensed something.

Having failed to find Ji Yan in the room, they quickly realized what was happening.

Furious, they glared at the White-Dressed Female Supernatural Entity, their terrifying aura threatening to tear her apart. "You bitch!! You’re working with that damn rat to trick us?!"

The White-Dressed Female Supernatural Entity remained elegant, flipping through her book, utterly absorbed. "I’m just reading at home. You barged in, searched my place."

"Couldn’t find anyone, and now you’re blaming me?"

"If anyone should be angry, it’s me, don’t you think?"

She closed the book and looked at the Ghostly Couple, her tear-mole-adorned eyes glinting coldly.

The Ghostly Couple gritted their teeth but didn’t dare lash out. They could only leave quickly to find their precious son.

...

Rooftop.

By the water tank, the Twin Sisters watched as Ji Yan finally returned and hurriedly asked, "What happened? Did those supernatural parents come?"

Ji Yan shook his head. "The parents didn’t come. I brought their kid instead."

He held up the unconscious Ghostly Child.

The Younger Sister blinked dumbly. "Why did you bring their kid up here?"

The Elder Sister’s face paled. "Are you insane?! This will trigger their Blackening!"

That's a resident from the 8th floor!

"This is the most direct and effective way to get them up here."

Ji Yan walked over and pushed open the cement cover of the water tank. In the pitch-black interior, a pair of ghastly white eyes opened, filled with intense resentment: "You dare show your face again!"

Clearly, she still held a grudge over that hammer strike from Ji Yan earlier.

"Don’t be angry. I brought you a family member. See who it is."

With that, Ji Yan tossed the unconscious Ghostly Child into the water tank and immediately sealed it with the cement slab.

He jumped down, clapped his hands, and turned to the stunned twin sisters: "Alright, mission complete."

The elder sister was dumbfounded: "Wait—you knocked their little brother out and threw him in, and that counts as completing the mission?"

Ji Yan checked the time and said, "Don’t rush. Wait."

"Wait for what?"

"Wait for the blackened Ghostly Couple from Room 804 to come up and tear us apart."

The twin sisters: "..."