Chapter 4, Absurd Demands

"The next task is about to begin. What do you think the next task will be?" Mo Qingyu said as she looked at me

However, she is unwilling to tell me, which leaves me at a loss. I cannot possibly force her to speak, nor do I have the ability to do so

After I turned five, my mother passed away, and following her death, all her photographs disappeared. The only one that remains is already blurred. However, according to my father, my mother was very beautiful when she was young

Indeed, we can only take one step at a time now I sighed and said

What are those two possibilities? Zhao Pengyu asked curiously

Thinking of this, I still feel somewhat excited

During the break, I approached the homeroom teacher. Then, I cautiously probed her to see if she recognized Han Ziyu

According to my thoughts, there are only two possibilities I said, squinting my eyes

In an instant, the entire classroom erupted into arguments, and even the class monitor was unable to intervene. After all, at this moment, there was a hint of panic on everyone's face

After preparing the meal, I enjoy the delicious food while glancing at my phone. This has become a habit of mine.

Then what about the second option? Zhao Pengyu asked again

Upon reaching this thought, I let out a deep sigh, filled with confusion deep within my heart

Who is Han Ziyu? How did she die? How would I know? The homeroom teacher's gaze flickered for a moment, and then he immediately said.

At this moment, Zhao Pengyu approached and said, "Now that this has happened, the girls are all very scared. It is a good opportunity for us to take action."

The gatekeeper of the underworld must be among us. If it is not a ghost, then it can only be one of our classmates, I said as I looked around.

I fear he has truly seen a ghost I said with a grim expression and then fell silent

Seeing my appearance, Zhao Pengyu couldn't help but ask me what was wrong

Do I have it? Perhaps it is just that I have experienced a lot. I awkwardly scratched my head and then said

The first possibility is that the gatekeeper of the underworld does not have the power to kill us all at once. He can only kill us one by one slowly. I raised a finger and then said

The class monitor was also staring blankly at the phone in front of him. After a long while, he finally came to his senses and, with an unpleasant expression, said: "How could this happen?"

However, this matter has nothing to do with me. Although our class is a liberal arts class, the number of girls is double that of boys. Yet, like Liu Fei, I am also a single dog

Indeed, what was the reason for her suicide? This is a clue I murmured to myself

I then waved my hand and said, "What is the purpose of the gatekeeper of the underworld? If he truly wanted to kill each and every one of us, he could simply issue a task that would lead us all to commit suicide"

Returning to the classroom with a mix of complex emotions, I found the environment in disarray. No one felt inclined to study while the issue of the gatekeeper of the underworld remained unresolved. Even the top students wore expressions of worry and distress.

"What do you think was the reason for Han Ziyu's suicide?" Mo Qingyu said

However, it is now certain that Han Ziyu's ghost is among us in the classroom. She is likely the gatekeeper of the underworld. It was her command that led to the deaths of two individuals

Upon hearing this, I felt somewhat surprised, but I still decided to investigate further

Zhao Pengyu's face was filled with terror as he exclaimed, "What on earth is going on? Why does this old man look as if he has seen a ghost?"

I turned my head, only to find her gazing at me with bright, expressive eyes. I gave a sheepish smile and then said, "Actually, I haven't thought it through yet"

The class leader then informed me that the cause of Han Ziyu's death has always been a mystery. He only found out Han Ziyu's name, and regarding her cause of death, the class leader himself was also unaware.

Indeed, the power of the gatekeeper of the underworld is truly terrifying. It can kill each of us without a sound or a trace. I really cannot comprehend it said Zhao Pengyu

As we watched the old man leave, we exchanged glances, each of us at a loss for words. The class monitor stood helplessly in place, and after a while, he awkwardly said: "Everyone, don't worry, I know other Taoists."

Moreover, our classroom has only recently been renovated. I never expected that such an incident would occur.

However, if he is indeed one of our classmates, what did he rely on to kill Li Guomin and the others

Indeed, after the first class ended, the gatekeeper of the underworld reappeared, issuing a new task

I shot him a glare and then said, "What time is it, and you are still talking about these matters"

I sat in my seat, my mind wandering aimlessly. This old man must have discovered something; otherwise, he would not have run away. But what exactly did he see? I fear that apart from himself, no one else can articulate this.

At that moment, a pleasant voice suddenly rang out: "Zhang Fan, do you think this matter was really done by Han Ziyu?"

I do not understand what this matter is all about. We have no enmity with Han Ziyu. Why would Han Ziyu come to us?

I directly asked, "I want to know how Han Ziyu died?"

Chen Chun must forcefully assault any female student from Class Seven within four hours, otherwise he will face severe punishment

Indeed, he did not do so," said Zhao Pengyu

Who knows that after I mentioned the name Han Ziyu, the homeroom teacher's expression became quite strange. She looked at me and said with some impatience, "What exactly do you want from me? If there's nothing, then please leave."

I am also unclear about this; it is truly baffling. I shook my head, my face filled with distress.

Is that so? Where did you hear about such things? It's all just rumors. The homeroom teacher waved his hand dismissively and, with a dissatisfied expression, said: "If there's nothing else, hurry up and leave. Don't ask questions that are unrelated to your studies in the future."

With a heart full of doubt, I continued to examine its information. However, I did not find any valuable clues thereafter

It was another morning, and when I arrived in the classroom, it was already filled with people. Everyone was anxiously looking at their phones. At that moment, everyone understood that the gatekeeper of the underworld was about to appear

Who knows? I shook my head, my expression full of calmness

The avatar of the gatekeeper of the underworld is actually a group photo of our class. This photo includes all the students. However, I do not remember that we ever took such a picture.

When I saw the news before me, I was instantly stunned in disbelief, and others were equally astonished, each with a look of surprise on their faces

After all, this matter concerns the very survival of our entire class. If I can uncover the truth behind this issue, I will be able to save the whole class. At that time, I will be the hero of the entire class

When class was over, I approached the class monitor to inquire about the cause of Han Ziyu's death. However, the class monitor informed me that he did not know either. This left me perplexed, prompting me to continue asking questions.

Could it be that he saw the ghost of Han Ziyu in the classroom? The possibility is quite high, as I have heard the class monitor mention that Han Ziyu committed suicide in this very classroom. Perhaps her ghost has appeared in the classroom until now.

Chen Chun, isn't he just the class monitor? I never expected that this time's task would actually be related to him. Moreover, this task is truly outrageous, as it actually requires Chen Chun to play the role of a rapist.

Noticing this, I hurriedly asked, "But I heard that Han Ziyu died in our classroom. Moreover, it was several years ago."

I responded with a sound, then turned and walked out. Once I stepped outside, I suddenly understood. It seems that the homeroom teacher knows Han Ziyu, and perhaps she also knows the cause of Han Ziyu's death

As for the second option, it is better not to mention it. I suddenly shook my head and then said with a serious expression

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my back, and I felt unwell all over

Soon, it was time for school to end, and since I am a day student, I chose to go home. When I returned home, my father was not there, so I had to cook alone. As I cooked, my gaze fell upon the picture frame in the distance

The people in the class also began to discuss.

In front of me is a family portrait, featuring a family of three within the frame. Strangely, only two of the individuals have faces, while the face of the woman in the middle is blank. This is indeed a photograph of my mother

This should be her, I said to Mo Qingyu as I looked over.

At that moment, I saw the gatekeeper of the underworld; he was quietly hiding in the group. When my gaze fell upon his avatar, I immediately felt something strange. As soon as I enlarged his avatar, I was utterly astonished.

However, everyone merely nodded, and no one spoke further

But the key point is that we also do not know to whom we can confide. Because this matter is too absurd. No one would believe it at all

Seeing my appearance, Zhao Pengyu also found it pointless to continue asking and stopped.

Oh. Mo Qingyu nodded slightly, then looked at me and said: "Zhang Fan, I am really curious, with the whole class in such chaos, why are you so calm?"

Returning to my seat, I cast my gaze around the classroom, where couples are everywhere. They confide in each other and offer comfort, which makes me feel somewhat envious

Mo Qingyu looked at me, her beautiful eyes slightly furrowed as she said, "Why would such a thing happen when everything was fine? It is truly unexpected."

When I heard his words, something suddenly came to mind, and my expression immediately became serious

In an instant, the entire classroom was in chaos, with an unsettling atmosphere lingering in everyone's hearts. Each person was anxiously discussing, and the fear of impending disaster was evident on their faces.

Some suggested that we simply invite a skilled Taoist priest to handle everything. Others said that calling the police would be a better option

"Hehe, I was just joking. By the way, what should we do? How can we find the gatekeeper of the underworld?" Zhao Pengyu said

At that moment, Mo Qingyu said, "Zhang Fan, what was the second possibility you mentioned just now?"