Chapter 010: The Vengeful Spirit in Red (09)

This time, the word '谢池' is not recognized - 'jing'.

In full view of everyone, Xie Chi nonchalantly collected the dice and candles from the table, stood up, and threw them into the nearby trash bin, then turned on the lights on the fifth floor

Jing is very likely the Chinese character "井"

My name is Zhang Bin, and I work on the same floor as Jiang Rui. The middle-aged man with a square face introduced himself, smiling somewhat shyly, "Both of us were stunned when we heard that announcement, after all, it is quite embarrassing to say..."

Therefore, down, lift, jing, combined together means - down the elevator shaft

What English word do J, I, N, G represent

The word on the desk is "down" (下)

Shouldn't Xie Chi represent humility

After Zhou Wen and Zhang Lan passed away, apart from Xie Chi and Yan Jing, only three newcomers remained, all of whom are currently present here

The elevator shaft is a pre-constructed passage reserved for the operation of the elevator, similar to a well. The size of the shaft opening is determined by the dimensions of the elevator, typically square in shape, and the depth is dictated by the number of floors in the building. The taller the building, the deeper the elevator shaft.

The main storyline of the Red Robe Vengeful Spirit is actually quite clear: uncovering the truth and lifting the curse. As long as Xie Chi accomplishes these two points simultaneously, he will successfully complete the main storyline, which indeed aligns with the difficulty level of a beginner's mandatory segment.

"Brother Xie, aren't you going to take a break?" Jiang Rui inquired with great enthusiasm

At the moment this sentence was spelled out, Xie Chi's phone rang

Jiang Rui did not expect him to react this way, and she forced herself to say: "Brother Xie, you are truly amazing! The main storyline is nearly fifty percent complete, and it's only the second day."

little boyfriend

This is simply cheating

The newcomer Jiang Rui, with her wavy hair, noticed Xie Chi standing alone by the window for quite some time. She turned her eyes and carried a cup of water over, hoping to strike up a conversation with him, anticipating that she might extract some information.

Yan Jing gritted his teeth

Xie Chi let out a sneer, with a cold glint in his eyes

The crooked and unorthodox methods, yet effective, allowed Xie Chi to truly engage in a dialogue with a ghost that existed beyond the conventional dimensions

Indeed. Xie Chi carefully dried his fingers with a piece of paper and said casually, "Everyone who comes here has a wish that must be fulfilled. In other words, the inevitable result of extreme desire is to resort to any means necessary. As long as they want points, they will find a way to follow us. It is only human nature."

Congratulations, because you have chosen to help the female ghost, from now on, the female ghost will no longer attack you

Jiang Ruiyue felt increasingly awkward. She had no expectation that Xie Chi would pay her any attention, yet unexpectedly, Xie Chi cast a cold glance at her and said, "I already know this; there's no need for you to mention it."

Yan Jing exclaimed: "Brother Xie, don't ask me, you don't even know, how could I possibly know... Hey? Wait a minute—"

Why has the once vibrant and colorful insect lost its hues, turning into an unremarkable black, with its toxicity significantly diminished? This is the crux of the subplot.

Xie Chi was stunned for two seconds: "Is brother awake?"

Hiss. The cigarette had unknowingly burned down to a short length, and Xie Chi felt a slight sting as the ash lightly touched him. Just as he was about to wash his hands and sit for a while, a familiar and deep voice echoed in his mind, carrying a hint of coaxing: "Xiao Chi, be good, go to sleep, let me take over"

The three individuals did not expect Xie Chi to be so easy to talk to, and a fleeting look of astonishment crossed their faces

He actually asks ghosts instead of people, my mother has never seen such a thing

Xie Chi raised the corner of his mouth and mischievously said, "I wasn't thinking of you at all"

A thin, dark-skinned man who was bitten on the hand by a gu worm, a woman with wavy hair, and a middle-aged man with a square face

While smoking, Xie Chi yawned, standing in front of the secluded floor-to-ceiling window on the fifth floor, quietly watching a couple on the street below, chatting and laughing. The tall, slender young man walked quickly, occasionally stopping, smiling as he waited for his girlfriend to run towards him amidst her playful complaints

Yan Jing is not greedy; he understands the principle of not taking on porcelain work without the proper tools. Xie Chi has already done his utmost to support him, not to mention that he has taken great care of him.

Xie Xinglan slightly furrowed her brows, remaining silent, distant and indifferent

Yan Jing pondered the height of the building and the possible conditions of the elevator shaft, shivering slightly: "Brother Xie, the company building has more than ten floors, and the elevator shaft is at least thirty meters deep. It's one thing not to have lights, but there's also the corpse of a female ghost..."

"Try to smoke less, be obedient, and go to sleep." When he said it a second time, Xie Xinglan became serious, his tone carrying a hint of imperiousness. If he had a physical form, he would probably press down on Xie Chi, properly discipline him, and force him to close his eyes and sleep.

Before Yan Jing finished speaking, the sound of conversation from several other actors had already reached the stairway. In less than ten seconds, three newcomers appeared on their floor, greeting them with smiles that conveyed a strong sense of familiarity.

Yan Jing seized the opportunity and leaned in to whisper, "Brother, why are you keeping them?"

Then what is the point of her being so arrogant in English? When someone asks a question, if the answer is correct, just spell out "dui" (对) or "shi" (是); if it is incorrect, simply say "fou" (否). Isn't that sufficient

He rolled again, and this time it was a word that had appeared before - "lift (elevator)"

Xie Chi's expression darkened completely

Yan Jing detected the underlying motives; these three are trying to take advantage while putting on a facade of respectability

In general, horror films of the mystery genre typically feature only two significant plot breakthroughs: one is uncovering the truth behind the birth of the ghost, and the other is finding a way to survive (to lift the curse)

The birth of the infant head gu has its rationale, yet the reasons for its decline remain shrouded in mystery

Yan Jing was drenched in cold sweat in an instant, increasingly feeling that Xie Chi was extraordinarily strong to the point of being abnormal

The female ghost clearly informed him that the latter—bringing her body back to light from the elevator shaft—would make it impossible for her to honestly recount the details of the truth from eighteen years ago. He would have to find another way to advance the plot and uncover what happened back then

In the scene, Xie Chi's refined features appeared increasingly tranquil under the candlelight, his eyes a warm shade of light amber, yet exuding a calmness of insight

Notice: All actors please pay attention, the main storyline of "The Red Cloak's Vengeful Spirit" is nearing its halfway point, please make the most of your time and perform well

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The main line is also a crucial link.

Xie Chi was washing his hands when he heard the words and chuckled lightly: "We are all in the same building, can we really stop them if they want to join? If we agree, it will be a grand and dignified association; if we disagree, it will just be..."

Xie Chi must have been inspired by the manipulation of pointers by ghostly hands, which led him to devise the method of rolling dice

Just as Xie Chi was about to smile, Yan Jing's phone suddenly emitted a voice prompt

You have made significant contributions to the storyline. Currently, the personal exploration level of the main quest "Red Robe Vengeful Spirit" is 45%, and the personal exploration level of the side quest "Infant Head Gu" is 30%

What does it mean, Xia? Xie Chi frowned slightly

There are no English words that I do not recognize; if there are, they are just Pinyin, hahaha

There is reason in what was said earlier, hahaha

"Not going down for now," Xie Chi said淡淡.

Hahaha, I am dying of laughter

Yan Jing felt a deep sense of injustice for Xie Chi. Xie Chi was well-mannered, while he was unrefined and could say anything without restraint. Just as he was about to scold someone away, Xie Chi preemptively held him back, lazily sitting on the sofa and smiling as he nodded at them: "Of course, feel free."

The thin, dark-skinned man smiled at the right moment and said, "All three of us have completed our work. For safety's sake, can we stay here? After all, having one more person means we can talk and take turns keeping watch..."

Yan Jing was taken aback for two seconds and exclaimed, "Xie Ge, report the main line progress. Aren't they just messing with us? Those newcomers have been huddled together, and they definitely know each other's capabilities. It's impossible for them to have made that much progress. It's just the two of us who have been going solo. They must realize that the plot progress being over halfway is definitely because of us. They wouldn't try to latch onto us for progress, would they..."

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Who could have thought of such a method

Xie Chi quickly tidied up his complicated emotions, pondering the meaning that the female ghost wanted to convey

Xie Xinglan paused for a moment, chuckled softly twice, and teased: "I feel like my little boyfriend is thinking of me, so I woke up"

The plot progress has been updated. Actor Xie Chi descends the elevator shaft, discovers the corpse of the female ghost, and brings it out. Using this method, he helps the female ghost break free from the elevator's constraints and seeks revenge against the female boss

Jing? Yan Jing wore a puzzled expression, "Isn't this just Hanyu Pinyin?"

It makes a lot of sense. Asking the female boss would definitely be in vain. If you committed murder, would you admit it? If you were to ask a ghost, the female ghost, who was killed by the female boss and is trapped in the elevator unable to take revenge, would certainly wish for someone to help her and would definitely speak up.

Xie Chi spoke in a nonchalant tone, while Yan Jing was so furious that he nearly spat blood: "Brother Xie, aren't you angry at all?"

Xie Chi did not continue speaking, but Yan Jing suddenly understood: "Surveillance!"

Xie Chi: "... ..." The ghost woman's plastic English

What is being explored is not the birth of the infant head curse, but rather its decline

The matter of the nosebleed is far from over

It has been eighteen years, and being able to remember an elevator is quite impressive and worthy of praise

Are all powerful men narcissistic

On the other side, the thin, dark-skinned man went to wash his hands as they had gotten dirty. When he opened the cabinet under the sink to look for soap, a pale little hand suddenly reached out from inside the cabinet and grasped his finger.

The woman with wavy hair named Jiang Rui glanced at Zhang Bin and took over the conversation: "The level of plot exploration between Zhang Bin and me is less than 5%, so you all are really impressive! It's only the second day, and you've already surpassed half! I can hardly even imagine..."

The floor-to-ceiling window reflects the somewhat desolate face of Xie Chi

Xie Chi is currently troubled by the side quest, as its requirements are quite peculiar—exploring the secrets behind the decline of the infant head curse

It seems like lovers who have just fallen in love, stealing kisses under the streetlight while glancing around cautiously, being secretive and careful

The "audience" outside of horror films exploded

Xie Xinglan paused for two seconds, his voice carrying a hint of laziness, yet it was indescribably melodious: "Then I miss you."

Xie Chi frowned; he certainly could not be unfamiliar with common vocabulary, and the female ghost would definitely not intentionally make things difficult for him

Xie Chi asked this question and rolled the dice again

Since the female ghost has now given him a clear hint regarding the lifting of the curse, she will definitely not reveal the truth from eighteen years ago. This is something Xie Chi is absolutely certain of, so he put away the dice and without much hesitation, threw them all.

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Regarding the matter of going down the elevator shaft, Yan Jing expressed an indescribable concern

He is not in a hurry to complete the main storyline of the horror film, and his progress in the side quests is currently lagging far behind the main storyline, requiring him to explore

How can his small pond not be impressive

Jiang Rui was taken aback: "... ..." This was completely different from what she had anticipated

Yan Jing, after calming down, asked in a low voice: "So, Brother Xie, are we going to find a way to smash the bottom of the elevator and then descend into the elevator shaft?"

Get off the elevator? Xie Chi seems to understand a bit, and immediately rolled again.

Xie Chi curled the corners of his lips: "Got it!"

Yan Jing participated throughout the entire process and shared the main storyline progress with Xie Chi, but the degree of plot exploration belongs solely to Xie Chi.

How can we assist you

Hiss, this newcomer is terrifying.

The information obtained through a single method in horror films is certainly limited, as this is necessary to maintain the progression of the plot; otherwise, if the female ghost revealed everything in one go, what would be the point of making a horror film

Xie Chi merely smiled and said nothing

All the actors gathered together, and it was not appropriate for Xie Chi to sleep soundly as if nothing had happened

After all, he was very gentle and easy to talk to just now

Xie Chi felt an instant sense of satisfaction upon hearing what he wanted to hear