Thriller Zone: From the Mental Hospital to the Ghostly World

"No way."

Upon hearing this, Du Tingfeng frowned and said, "We both touched this book just now, but the instructions for using it didn't come to mind."

"Too."

Chen Ji sat back down and gave an awkward smile.

He always associated the fountain pen with all the strange objects, forgetting that there was such a thing as an instruction manual.

Liu Zi scratched his head, his eyes darted around, and suddenly said:

Is it possible...?

"Could this single page contain a ghost?"

What he meant was that each page contained a different ghost story, representing a different ghost.

And the strange creatures are transformed from ghosts.

Du Tingfeng was taken aback: "Let me see."

He opened "A Ghost Story Every Day" and placed his hand on the page titled "Wedding Dress".

Nothing happens.

The same applies to the "Abnormalities" section on the second page.

[Memorial portrait], [Red umbrella]...

When Du Tingfeng turned to the page with the "Red Umbrella" title, he suddenly paused.

His eyes glazed over for a second, as if he were reading some information.

A passage appeared in Du Tingfeng's mind:

【Umbrella·Polar】

The skin is the outer layer, the bones are the inner layer.

[Ability: Two forms, randomly selected.]

[Red: With the umbrella facing upwards, the user will enter a semi-demon form for ten minutes, enhancing physical strength, speed, and attack power.]

[The cost: Flesh and skin ulceration]

[With continued use, all the skin and flesh will completely peel away, leaving only the skeleton.]

[White: With the umbrella facing upwards, a 10-minute protected area will appear beneath it.]

[Price: Bone extraction]

The longer it is used and the more people it protects, the greater the cost will be, until all 206 bones have been removed.

Each field can be used a maximum of two times.

Du Tingfeng's expression hardened. Why was the instruction manual for this strange object so long?

and.....

"The cost is too high, and it won't be of any use to me."

He then explained the mechanism of the "umbrella and poles".

Simply put, it means randomly selecting either offensive or defensive ability.

"twice....."

Tian Qinghe looked hesitant; he also felt that the cost-effectiveness was not high and the side effects were too strong.

One person skins you alive, the other pulls out your bones—what normal person could endure that kind of pain?

Without a life-saving artifact, a person can only use it once at most before being crippled.

Du Tingfeng handed the ghost book to the remaining people:

"Who wants to take it?"

Chen Ji shook his head; this thing wasn't very useful to him.

The pen already has a certain ability to save one's life. Moreover, the ghosts in the domain are unkillable. Even if the red umbrella can enhance one's attack power, it can only delay the inevitable for a while.

Fei'er also said, "I don't need it."

She has a chainsaw with similar capabilities, even more direct, and can be used in conjunction with the "Perfect Deal".

Tian Qinghe hesitated for a moment, and before she knew it, the Ghost Book had been taken away by Liu Zi.

"Ok?"

Liu Zi was taken aback. "Why didn't I get a warning?"

He lightly stroked the page with his fingers on the one about the red umbrella, but no information came to mind.

Liu Zi flipped through the pages one by one; what he really wanted were the strange objects related to "The Joke in the Soil".

The fear that was left on Liu Zi by the ghost that buried him alive was too deep.

But nothing appeared.

In Liu Zi's hands, it was just an ordinary book.

Tian Qinghe was somewhat surprised. She took the ghost book, but it led to the same ending.

Ultimately, after several people experimented, only Du Tingfeng was able to use "Umbrella - Two Poles".

The group looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.

The strange objects do not have any binding behavior; even something as powerful as a pen or a chip can be used by others at will.

"It's highly likely because Brother Du was assimilated by the Red Umbrella organization."

Liu Zi said sullenly, returning the ghost book to Du Tingfeng:

"We don't have it; it doesn't meet the requirements for use."

Although he was somewhat wary of the side effects of "Umbrella and Polarity", he felt that having it was better than not having it at all.

Moreover, Liu Zi has yet to obtain a single strange object.

Du Tingfeng shook his head. He didn't know the specific reason either, but it was very likely what Liu Zi said.

He didn't discuss the topic further, but instead turned his head and gazed at the 28 colossal statues that were faintly visible in the distance!

If drifting on the Yuhe River is a loading phase for returning to the real world...

So, these 28 Guixiu statues are the settlement interface!

A hint of longing appeared in Du Tingfeng's eyes, and his fingers unconsciously brushed against his collarbone.

There, a tiger's head composed of six stars awaits the first star to be lit.

Fei'er and Chen Ji were also somewhat nervous.

Both of them hoped that Du Tingfeng's mark could evolve as soon as possible.

This concerns Du Muyu's life or death!

The river rippled, and a small boat carrying five people came into view in just a few minutes.

Suddenly, several soft sounds came from ahead as pebbles fell into the river.

The five people on the boat stared in shock as a solemn and dignified stone sculpture trembled violently inside the mountain!

Du Tingfeng's breathing instantly became heavy. He was all too familiar with this colossal statue; it was one of the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon of the East, the one who had bestowed upon him the mark.

"Tail Fire Tiger!"

Chen Ji's heart skipped a beat; this was completely different from when his mark brightened last time...

It's more like the scene when he first gained the approval of the Zhenshui worm!

"Du Tingfeng's first star is about to be lit!"

Chen Ji stared intently at the stone sculpture, which slowly extended a giant finger.

"What the hell, what's going on!"

Liu Zi, pale-faced, clung tightly to the sides of the boat with both hands: "Why are these statues moving?!"

He had not been marked by the Ghostly Deity, and when he left the realm before, he had never seen his teammates cause these colossi to undergo strange changes.

Tian Qinghe remained calm and whispered a few words in Liu Zi's ear.

He clearly knew about the Ghostly Mansion, but he didn't show whether he also had the mark.

The stone finger rests above the small boat.

Du Tingfeng's eyes immediately became empty.

The very tip of his collarbone was completely illuminated!

at the same time……

Suddenly, the images of "Umbrella - Two Poles" and "Championship" simultaneously appeared in Du Tingfeng's mind.

This is forcing Du Tingfeng to make a choice.

This evolution can only affect one monster.

Without a second's hesitation, Du Tingfeng silently recited in his mind:

"I choose the chips."

The next moment, a voice, indistinguishable in gender and devoid of any emotion, rang in Du Tingfeng's ears:

The "Tail Fire Tiger" allows you to break through limitations.

[“Chips” grant the ability to temporarily absorb the luck of others.]

After saying those two sentences, the sound disappeared.

Du Tingfeng was stunned for a moment. Wasn't this introduction too simple?

There are no explanations regarding usage restrictions, the amount of good luck one can obtain, or the specifics of how to use it.

It was clear that Du Tingfeng was to explore on his own.

A rumbling sound rang out, and "Tail Fire Tiger" returned to the mountainside.

Du Tingfeng's gaze fell on the chips, and a thought suddenly struck him!

The golden surface of the chips was shimmering with a faint light, and the numbers were jumping erratically!

In that one second, he was absolutely certain that he saw the chips had a face value of over 5000!

"...Breaking through the limitations."

Du Tingfeng murmured, a faint smile appearing on his face.

He guessed right again.

Upgrading the mark is the right direction.

thump--!

At that very moment, a sudden change occurred!

As the boulder fell, the pool water splashed up in huge sprays, and a slight ripple appeared on the otherwise expressionless face of the "Zhen Water Worm".

Just like what Du Tingfeng had just experienced, a finger fell from mid-air.

Chen Ji nodded to Du Tingfeng; he wasn't surprised by this.

This time, due to Xu Yuanshuang, the difficulty of the last day of the domain has been greatly increased, and the rewards they receive should also be greater.

Du Tingfeng obtained the mysterious item: "Umbrella - Two Poles".

Chen Ji deciphered the hidden side quest, "Otherworld."

If nothing unexpected happens, Liu Zi, as one of the key items obtained by the newcomer, should also be recognized by Gui Su.

Similarly, the image of the monkey doll and the fountain pen came to Chen Ji's mind.

The pen in Chen Ji's pocket was frantically trying to get attention, shaking incessantly as if shouting:

"Choose me!"

"Choose me!"

"..."

Chen Ji silently clenched his fist, and amidst the awkward coughs of the others, he firmly held onto the pen.

Before he could even mentally decide which option to choose, the image of the monkey doll vanished...

Only a dark, unremarkable fountain pen remained, quietly floating in Chen Ji's mind.

Chen Ji was taken aback for a moment, but since he did intend to choose a fountain pen, he wasn't surprised.

In his heart, a slightly amused voice whispered:

[The "Waterworm" wants to tell you:]

Sometimes, a small conflict is quite "reasonable."

The next second, the sound vanished without a trace.

Chen Ji was thrilled; he now knew what the fountain pen had evolved to be!

It can be within a specific range...

Changing fate in a less illogical way!

However, Chen Ji was still unclear about the exact extent of this "specific range".

"The right choice."

someone said.

Chen Ji nodded: "Yes, it's much better than I expected."

He reached into his pocket, ready to ask about the pen.

and many more.

Something seems wrong.

Whose voice is that?

The next second, Chen Ji's hand suddenly stopped, and the smile on his face froze as if he had been petrified.

He felt a chill run through his body, and looked around in horror, feeling goosebumps erupting all over his arms!

I haven't even taken out my pen yet...

Who would know that he had already made his choice?

Who knows what choice he made?

and......

That voice didn't belong to anyone on the boat!

On the Yu River, the water still flows quietly, and the giant "Zhen Water Worm" has returned to the mountain.

There were still only five people on the boat.

Du Tingfeng looked at Chen Ji with some doubt:

"who are you talking to?"