Chapter 007: The Vengeful Spirit in Red (06)

Zhou Wen seemed to have anticipated his reaction and stopped smiling: "To be honest, I wasn't originally prepared to apologize, nor did I feel that I was in the wrong. After all, it is a survival of the fittest, and everyone behaves this way. However, now that Zhang Lan is definitely dead, we need someone to go into the elevator to see what the situation is. You are the strongest and safest person here, so I will admit my mistake. I hope you can do me a favor and help out, is that alright?"

A foreboding feeling swept through Zhang Lan's mind as he mechanically and slowly raised his head, only to meet a pale, ghostly face!

Zhou Wen seems to be feeling guilty, deliberately crouching down to examine the corpse, and concealing his thoughts by saying: "Why do you think that ghost stuffed Zhang Lan's heart and lungs into his belly? It feels like a pregnant woman... The way the ghost kills also reveals some information; look, there is still a half-smoked cigarette here..."

The elevator is clearly imprisoning a ghost

Seemingly aware of being discovered, the ghostly hand paused for two seconds, then swiftly retracted like a loach behind the wall clock, disappearing without a trace

The thin, dark-skinned man said in terror: "Zhou Ge, don't open the elevator... Zhang Lan hasn't made a sound, he must be dead. If the ghost is still inside, won't it come out when the elevator opens..."

Zhou Wencai does not care about the optional safe period; what he desires is the process of the ghost coming to "collect the offerings" and kill.

Zhou Wen was speaking when his elbow "accidentally" bumped into the elevator door close button, causing the elevator doors to shut immediately. The two found themselves in a confined elevator, with a tragically lifeless body lying at their feet.

Tick, tick, tick...

Yan Jing does not relent: "I really am off work! It's not that I couldn't see, just that a newcomer from the seventh floor specifically reminded me!"

It is indeed already 5:03 in the early morning

Strangely enough ... . ... his cigarette was extinguished once again by the water leaking down from the top of the elevator.

Zhou Wen felt a pang of pain, but thinking of the injury on his face and the significant loss, he clicked "Confirm" without hesitation

Yan Jing suddenly exclaimed, "Oh! Xie Ge, it seems you are right... It's strange, according to reason, with such a user-friendly app, there shouldn't be any silence after we get off work. Moreover, on the first day after work, the storyline should definitely be updated, and we should have received a notification. What on earth is going on..."

Who would have thought that the ghost would secretly adjust the time? After all, in his perception, work hours were over and there was no danger.

Xie Chi smiled gently, just about to say something when his gaze fell on Zhou Wen's back: "You've got some blood on you, let me help you clean it off"

Xie Chi put on white gloves and opened the elevator door, and the overwhelming smell of blood wafted out, which did not come as a surprise to him. Xie Chi frowned slightly.

First Blood

Zhou Wen gazed at the elevator where a person had just died, his eyes flickering slightly

He now only needs to secretly place the Eye of Satan on Xie Chi, and then lead him into the elevator to achieve great success

The screen shows the young man, and his sleeping posture is extremely adorable; I want to see him sleep broadcast.

30 points have been wasted

Yan Jing stared for two seconds, his eyes wide with rage: "It's that man from the eleventh floor! !"

What a terrible elevator to be leaking water! Zhang Lan cursed and looked up, but did not see where the water was coming from

Instructions: Affix the Eye of Satan onto the flesh, and the flesh will be marked as an offering to Satan. Upon seeing the mark, the demons will come to claim their offerings.

Yan Jinghuang said: "Fortunately, Brother Xie, you had someone unlock the stairwell. I had also informed them to be cautious of the elevator; they will not be deceived..."

When did it fall? How come I didn't hear any sound?

In horror films, what is prohibited is never actors killing actors, but rather actors using points to purchase props to kill with ghosts. This rule is unknown to newcomers, and they only come to a rough understanding after going through a series of struggles.

Yan Jing behind him tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Xie Ge, the one with the surname Zhou just now was filled with malicious intent, particularly strong. I feel he might want to harm you, so be careful."

Fifth floor, at the same time

Xie Chi raised an eyebrow and did not respond

Zhang Lan pressed the button for the seventh floor, watching the elevator doors close. His craving for a cigarette began to surface, and he started to fumble in his pocket for his lighter and cigarettes

Xie Chi patted Zhou Wen on the back of the shoulder

30 points

The more flesh and blood there is, the higher the quality, the more satisfied the ghost will be, and the longer the safety time obtained by the actor themselves will be

I understand. The smile at the corner of Xie Chi's mouth gradually widened.

Xie Chi stared for a few seconds, then let out a light scoff: "The app cannot be deceiving, so either the clock is broken, or... the ghost is playing tricks."

I apologize for this. "Xie Chidun paused, glanced at the evil eyes on Zhou Wen's shoulder, and smiled, saying: 'Sorry, I forgot to tell you that no matter how many ghosts I encounter tonight, not a single finger will be harmed. I played a game with the ghost baby, and he lost. Tonight, the ghosts cannot kill me.'

He had accumulated nearly 2,000 followers after going through three or four horror films, but he lost almost half of them due to that incident in the restroom. It is all the fault of this newcomer; he has suffered a significant loss of points

Zhou Wenzhao walked over, suddenly smiling with a warm and pleasant demeanor, his attitude making a complete turnaround of one hundred eighty degrees, forming a stark contrast to his previous behavior

A few newcomers he is familiar with are merely dreamers without substance, so the only one likely to steal his fans is this Xie Chi

Zhang Lan's scream was excessively horrifying, startling all the actors in the building

Zhou Wen's feigned smile could no longer be sustained.

At this moment, outside the horror film

Xie Chi was close enough to discover that he had been opened up, with his heart and lungs stuffed into his abdomen, bulging and threatening to burst out.

Another newcomer also responded: "Yes, he is dead, and it's still working hours now. What if a ghost attacks us..."

Xie Chi smiled innocently and said: "Please look up."

The other two echoed: "If we are to open it, let's wait until after work to do so"

Xie Chi lowered his head and said to Yan Jing: "Wait for me outside"

He cannot allow this person to continue stealing his spotlight and hindering his follower growth, and it would be best to force him to reveal the side quest before killing him

Zhang Lan was puzzled as he picked up a cigarette, just about to take a comfortable puff when a drop or two of water unexpectedly dripped down from the top of the elevator, landing precisely on the tip of his freshly lit cigarette, extinguishing it in an instant, rendering it unsmokable

The ghost silently and slowly turned the minute hand more than a full circle, causing the time to pass five o'clock in the morning, creating the illusion that they had finished work

Congratulations to the Red-clad Vengeful Spirit for achieving a kill, but do not become complacent. Please continue to work hard and strive for further success

Yan Jing's shock was just beginning to settle as he gasped for breath

Zhou Wen followed closely behind as he entered, seemingly unintentionally patting Xie Chi on the shoulder

A glimmer of interest flashed in Xie Chi's eyes. Intentionally leading him into an elevator where someone had just died, and sticking something unknown onto him, the purpose was all too clear

He had just stepped back, and as he turned his head, he immediately saw the tall and striking Xie Chi in the crowd, his eyes flashing with intense resentment

A few cigarette butts were scattered in the filthy blood water

This person appears gentle and weak on the surface, yet possesses astonishing skills; it is evident that he is playing the role of a pig to eat the tiger, waiting for others to take the bait. After having gone through so many challenges, he was unexpectedly outsmarted by a newcomer, which is nothing short of a great humiliation.

That was the hand of a female ghost, with a waxy texture, oily and pale, and the nails were painted with a burgundy nail polish

There is clearly no gap at the top of the elevator

The newcomers were all astonished

Xie Chi could guess what Yan Jing had seen, and lazily yawned, appearing somewhat indifferent

Zhou Wen: "You have the ability, I have the experience, we actually do not need to become enemies; we can completely benefit from each other."

In Yan Jing's vision, a ghostly hand is patiently adjusting the hands of the clock inside, moving them little by little.

Because Xie Chi won the game with the ghost baby, he is absolutely safe tonight, no matter what happens. Yan Jing is not worried about Xie Chi at all and nods obediently.

Zhou Wen originally thought that Xie Chi would be eager to open the door, and had already moved to the entrance, preparing to stop him at the first opportunity to buy time for the ghost. Xie Chi suddenly smiled, leaning against the clean elevator wall beside him: "Actually, I feel quite sorry too"

Why do ghosts want to change time

The female ghost hung from the top of the elevator, with a continuous stream of saliva dripping from her mouth

Zhou Wen spoke so sincerely that Xie Chi felt it would be unreasonable not to agree. He pinched his cigarette and slightly curled the corner of his lips: "Alright, I will go take a look"

Xie Chi said gloomily: "Zhong, there is a problem with the clock"

They haven't finished work at all

This is tacitly accepted in horror films

Zhou Wen tightly gripped his phone, with such force that he nearly wished to crush it.

It is impossible to suppress and retaliate against him through force; even in horror films, actors are not allowed to kill each other, but...

... ...

Yan Jing gently nudged the sleeping Xie Chi on the sofa: "Xie Ge, wake up, it's time to get off work."

A dark glimmer flashed in Zhou Wen's eyes

Moreover, this film has basically not gained any new fans

After work hours, there will be no encounters with ghosts. Thinking of this, Zhang Lan felt completely relaxed.

He could no longer endure Yan Jing's incessant nagging, resigned himself to his fate, sat up, and glanced at the clock.

Blood water overflowed from the elevator, and the newcomer suddenly saw the gruesomely dead Zhang Lan, filled with terror.

Zhang Lanren is definitely dead, there is no doubt about it. Zhou Wen originally intended to go in and investigate the clues, but after hearing what the newcomer said, he felt a bit uneasy and thought it would be better to wait until after working hours to go in.

Your ceiling is leaking, take a look up, it's saliva!

In horror films, the only entity capable of killing this person without violating any rules is... a ghost

Although it is said that in low-quality films, a ghost generally does not kill two people in a very short time interval, it can use some... special means to induce the ghost to commit murder

This person is quite foolish; even the young man had called to inform him not to take the elevator. It is not unjust for him to have died.

Zhou Wen was bewildered, not understanding the meaning behind his sudden display of goodwill. Could it be that he has realized the consequences of offending him, and thus chose to take a step back?

Do not forget that although the female ghost seems to only be able to kill in the elevator, there is also a ghost baby outside the elevator, and I believe that ghost baby is much more terrifying than the female ghost

This is certainly not a good sign, as it reflects that the audience's attention is completely not on him, but rather attracted to others. The scenes captured and presented in the film also feature others, rather than him

Xie Chi was taken aback; standing beside him was simply a humanoid detector

The points suddenly decreased, and a thin sticker in the shape of an eye quietly appeared in his hand.

Zhou Wen quietly opened the APP store, he had already set his sights on that item, but had been unable to find the opportunity to make a purchase.

Xie Chi slightly frowned, unwilling to open his eyes, turning over with the pillow to continue sleeping: "The app hasn't gone off, it's not time to get off work."

Did actor Zhou Wen choose to spend 30 points to purchase "Satan's Offering"

Zhou Wen lowered his voice, filled with apology, and said: "I am sorry, I was foolish before and came up with such an idea. I deserve to be punished for it. Now that you have already hit me, can we consider this matter settled?"

... ...

Xie Chi leaned against the elevator wall, and Zhou Wen's line of sight was obstructed, preventing him from seeing the Eye of Satan on his back. Feeling a bit anxious, he absentmindedly said: "Apologizing for what? Apologizing for hitting me?"

I also apologize. "Xie Chi's eyes were gentle, 'I am sorry for forgetting to remind you of one thing.'"

Moreover, Xie Chi also possesses the side quest he has longed for.

"Where is the water coming from?" Zhang Lan muttered to himself, lighting a cigarette. This time he was clever; he moved to the corner of the elevator to wait, so even if there was more leakage in the original spot, it wouldn't drip onto his cigarette.

It is still working hours now, the time for ghostly actions, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Zhou Wenxin was struck by an ominous premonition: "W-what do you mean... ?"

Xie Chi noticed that Zhou Wen was unusually focused on his phone, seemingly lost in thought

A heart-wrenching scream suddenly echoed in the elevator

"Eh, where's my cigarette?" Zhang Lan only found the lighter while searching everywhere for the cigarette. When he looked down, he discovered that the cigarette box, which was originally in his pants pocket, was lying on the ground.

... ...

Yan Jing was suddenly awakened, opened his yin-yang eyes, and in the next moment, screamed, hiding behind Xie Chi: "Brother Xie! In the clock... a ghost hand!"

When Xie Chi and Yan Jing rushed down, everyone had gathered. Zhou Wen was hesitating in front of the elevator, contemplating whether to press the door open button, while the other newcomers were keeping their distance.

The wall clock instantly returned to normal, displaying the actual time—3:50 AM

Xie Chi raised an eyebrow slightly, lit a cigarette, took a puff, feeling the clarity of his thoughts, and slowly said: "They tricked us into taking the elevator"

Moreover, would you believe the words of a blind person?

The Offering to Satan: Sacrificing blood and flesh to demons (living humans are preferred, followed by the flesh of the dead, live poultry is acceptable, and dead poultry is the least favored), to obtain a brief respite

Zhang Lan was sitting on the ground, his head tilted at a strange angle, his belly unusually large, resembling a woman about to give birth.

With a soft "thud," a drop of water unexpectedly fell from the top of the elevator onto Zhou Wen's shoulder