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Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: The Ghost in the Elevator

"The newbie actually triggered the hidden mission in Giant Hospital!"

"Awesome!"

"But how did he know that Liu Lao Han couldn't move?"

"Whoever said this newbie is brain-damaged, come forward and speak up!"

The crowd began to discuss, and suddenly a person with a special frame spoke in the live stream.

Yang Tao: Although it was a lucky accident, this new player among the rookies this year has performed quite well so far. The outcome of the newbie's instance is not very important, what matters is his mentality, judgment, and reaction ability.

"??? Isn't this Yang Tao, the vice president of Blaring Horns Guild?"

"Is it really Yang Tao? Let's take a picture together!"

"Why would Yang Tao have the mood to visit a newbie's live stream?"

"Is your guild short of people? Look at me! I'm already level 12!"

Yang Tao: We're not short of people. I just happened to have some free time, so I came to see and analyze the situation of the newbies' instances this year.

Yang Tao: Given the current situation, the best approach for Zhao Yi is to abandon the temptation of the hidden mission and focus on completing the main quest. The map of the Giant Hospital is not large, and there aren't too many monsters, but there are many restrictions on the exits. You need to obtain the access card to leave.

Yang Tao: However, there are currently only two known access cards in the hospital – one is with the director and the other is in the logistics department. The former will undoubtedly be extremely difficult to obtain, while the latter may pose a greater challenge in exploration. Let's see how this newbie will perform.

Yang Tao: Moreover, Liu Lao Han has already hinted to Zhao Yi that his daughter died in the elevator, which means that the elevators in the hospital cannot be used.

In the live stream chat, Yang Tao analyzed with reasons, suddenly pausing.

Because he saw Zhao Yi heading straight for the elevator with the property certificate in hand...

...

The interior of the elevator was covered in worn-out wooden decorations.

There were many dark brown stains.

Those were dried bloodstains.

It was evident that something had happened here before.

Zhao Yi touched his chin, staring at the elevator for a while.

...

[Elevator: Low-level danger]

[Note 1: There is a vengeful spirit inside due to death, with significantly reduced strength and resistance, but still possessing five times the physical ability of a human. You cannot fight it barehanded.]

...

The description appeared once again.

After seeing this note, Zhao Yi smiled.

If someone died in the elevator, it was most likely Liu Lao Han's daughter!

The strength and resistance were severely reduced.

Good,

Very well.

He took a big step forward.

Zhao Yi stepped into the elevator.

And his hand, reaching into his pocket, pulled out something dark and placed it underneath the property certificate.

Most hospitals have maps on the ground floor, which would be very helpful for Zhao Yi to complete the mission.

So he wanted to go to the first floor.

Pressed the button.

The elevator began to descend slowly.

1s...

2s...

Suddenly—

The lights started flickering unnaturally!

The elevator also started shaking!

...

The changes in the elevator made the viewers in the newbie live stream room nervous as well!

"Of course, newbies are always newbies. They easily overlook details. Looks like he's going to stop here!"

"As they say, the elevator is like a living coffin. In such a dangerous world, taking the elevator is a very unwise choice!"

"Indeed!"

"By the way... isn't this newbie's mental resilience abnormal? Up until now, his mental power hasn't decreased at all?!"

"Really? He's completely fearless?"

...

Inside the elevator,

Zhao Yi's eyes kept scanning the surroundings.

Suddenly—

A sticky liquid dropped from the top.

It landed right on Zhao Yi's forehead.

Slid across his nose.

In his gaze, everything turned crimson.

It was blood!

Something strange and moist rested on Zhao Yi's shoulder, sending a bone-chilling coldness.

Zhao Yi glanced sideways and saw... intertwined strands of hair like seaweed!

 

"Suddenly, a shattered and blood-stained terrifying ghostly face appeared in front of Zhao Yi without any warning!

 

This sudden appearance of horror scared many viewers in the live broadcast room, giving them a cold sweat.

 

"This is such a terrifying surprise! I died so miserably..."

 

The chilling whisper echoed in Zhao Yi's ears, almost freezing his blood.

 

Zhao Yi stuck out his tongue and actually licked the blood on the tip of his nose.

 

His expression was strangely excited.

 

"You are Liu Xue, the daughter of Old Liu?"

 

...

 

"Brother Meng... Why do I feel that Zhao Yi's expression... seems a little off?"

 

"I feel like he's not afraid, and even a little... excited?"

 

"He can be excited about this?"

 

"Never forget why you started! I would call him... a true hero!"

 

In the live broadcast room, as soon as people saw Zhao Yi's expression, their fear immediately dissipated by half.

 

...

 

Looking at the man in front of her who was completely unafraid of her, Liu Xue herself was at a loss.

 

What's going on?

 

Was she not frightening enough?

 

"I am Liu Xue... Are you here to help me seek revenge?"

 

With a bloody face, wet and sticky black hair...

 

Pale skin, eerie tone...

 

Zhao Yi was not afraid, and even wanted to perform a cranial surgery on the other party.

 

"Your father, Old Liu, has a special gift for you to deliver."

 

Liu Xue was stunned.

 

"My... father?"

 

Zhao Yi nodded.

 

"He left something specifically for you, said it was very important, and asked me to bring it to you."

 

"It seems to be related to some property certificate."

 

"But first, tell me about your situation."

 

"You died in an elevator accident, why seek revenge?"

 

Upon hearing the three words "property certificate," Liu Xue understood that Zhao Yi was indeed entrusted by Old Liu.

 

Because of this, only three people in the entire hospital knew about this.

 

She, Old Liu, and the hospital director.

 

Liu Xue's gaze turned cold, hanging on the edge of her eye sockets with eyes full of resentment, and her aura became increasingly unstable.

 

"Accident?"

 

"Yes... everyone thought it was an accident..."

 

"Do you think it was an accident too?"

 

"Do you think so too?!!"

 

"She said, and suddenly brought that terrifying rotten face close to Zhao Yi's face!

With a spiteful gaze, she stared at Zhao Yi intently.

Zhao Yi blinked and asked, "And then?"

The atmosphere fell silent for a few seconds.

Scaring people as a ghost is a very terrifying thing.

But failing to scare someone is quite embarrassing.

Liu Xue cleared her throat and slowly retracted her face, saying coldly, "It was the dean."

"He murdered me, pushing me off the rooftop!"

"And then had someone hide my body, claiming it was an elevator malfunction!"

Zhao Yi suddenly realized.

"So, you want me to help you kill the dean?"

Liu Xue nodded.

"If you help me kill the dean and bring back his head, I will reward you generously!"

There was no system prompt.

This meant that the female ghost was deceiving Zhao Yi.

She had no intention of giving him any reward.

In fact... she might even want to kill Zhao Yi afterwards!

"Does he have any weaknesses?"

Zhao Yi seemed oblivious, asking on his own.

"He is the most powerful ghost here... but also the weakest."

"Different from other ghosts... he doesn't know that he's dead!"

"If you can make him aware of his death... his obsession will vanish, and his power will fade away!"

After the female ghost finished speaking, Zhao Yi handed over the property certificate and the sphere beneath it to her.

"I understand."

"These things were meant to be given to you by your father."

"I'll find a way to help you seek revenge, but first, take a look for yourself."

Liu Xue's cold gaze fell upon the property certificate, and she casually took the two items given to her by Zhao Yi.

This process went so smoothly.

Smoothly to the point where the female ghost didn't even have any suspicions.

Zhao Yi walked out, turned right.

Stopped in his tracks.

Covered his ears.

A strange ring was suddenly placed on his middle finger.

After a brief wait--

A blinding burst of light exploded inside the elevator!

Followed immediately by a violent explosion that sent countless flesh and wood debris flying, scattering over several meters!

A smashed, round head rolled out from the elevator, and the fallen eyeballs carried a profound sense of unwillingness and terror...

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