Chapter 5, Fear

The muddy road was difficult to traverse, and Lin Tianyu had to periodically wipe the muck off his boots on the tree trunks. He maintained a vigilant expression, prepared for any wild beast that might suddenly emerge from an unknown direction

However, she did not show it on her face, shrugged her shoulders, and said, "If you really need it urgently, I can sell it to you, just consider it a favor for a friend"

Seeing Lin Tianyu pay cheerfully, Xiao You was also all smiles. Since the deal was done, she decided to be a good person to the end and even helped borrow a tricycle, loading all those items and transporting them to Lin Tianyu's home.

Lin Tianyu noticed her dissatisfaction and hurriedly said: "Of course, I will pay for the other items. As for the price, how about we calculate it at half of the market price? Consider it a small favor for me."

Lin Tianyu caught a whiff of a strange odor, a vague sense of foreboding creeping in. He pulled the door crack wider and peered behind it, revealing a dim and shadowy world before him

Lin Tianyu did not dare to think too much; he got up and began to run wildly. Mud and water splashed everywhere beneath his feet, also landing on him, but at that moment, he was completely indifferent. After running the few hundred meters at an unprecedented speed, Lin Tianyu burst through the door, turned around, and locked the black wooden door tightly. Then, he collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.

Lin Tianyu shook the box slightly, and it seemed to contain quite a few items as it rattled. He nodded and made the payment.

In that moment, Lin Tianyu was almost paralyzed with fear; his scalp felt as if it were exploding, and a bone-deep terror was gradually saturating his entire body. He instinctively took a step back, and the squelching sound of his shoe sinking into the mud seemed to attract the attention of the corpse across from him. It slowly turned its head in Lin Tianyu's direction and began to walk towards him

It was a desolate wilderness, with sparse trees scattered about, and a faint mist hung in the air. Lin Tianyu cautiously stepped over the threshold, carefully surveying this unfamiliar world

However, as he walked along, it was particularly quiet; not only were there no wild beasts, but even the sounds of insects and birds were almost inaudible. This forest seemed to exude a lifeless atmosphere, weighing down Lin Tianyu's mood to the point where he found it somewhat difficult to breathe.

It was undoubtedly a corpse. At least in Lin Tianyu's view, if a person had become like this, they could no longer be considered alive. The thing was indeed not wearing any clothing, and Lin Tianyu could clearly see its naked form. Its skin was a ghastly pale color, intermittently marked with gray or dark green spots of decay, and some areas had already begun to rot. It was missing one eye, leaving a horrifying hollow in its head, while the other eye was a lifeless white. It emitted a hoarse, guttural sound from its mouth, seemingly just a meaningless low growl, yet it sounded truly chilling.

Lin Tianyu first took two steps back, then immediately turned to flee. After running just a dozen steps, he fell to the ground with a thud due to excessive panic. Ignoring the mud and water covering his body, he scrambled to his feet, only to find that the zombie had not followed him.

Xiao You pondered for a moment, "I don't know about this, oh right!" She suddenly slapped her forehead and dragged a box out from the corner, "This box contains various small items. If there is a key, it should be inside. Otherwise, you might as well take everything back and look through it slowly. Keep the useful items and just throw away the useless ones."

Lin Tianyu did not dwell too much on the meaning of these patterns; what he was thinking about now was how to open this door

The cardboard box was torn open by him in just a few moments, revealing a number of miscellaneous items inside, including a poorly crafted wooden horse, a metal plate inscribed with some strange characters, several yellowed paper scrolls, a small folding knife that had already rusted, and a smooth stone. Lin Tianyu searched for a long time and finally found a set of keys inside. He tried each one in the lock of the black wooden door, and finally, one of them fit perfectly.

By the way, is the key to this door still around

Due to being stored in the basement for too long, the door was covered in dust, and there were several scratches and dents on its surface, making it look dirty and unremarkable. Lin Tianyu found two cloths and filled a basin with clean water, carefully wiping the door until it was clean.

Its movements are so slow, as if a sluggish patient is moving slowly.

After calculating, it turns out that these items add up to around 700 to 800 yuan. Lin Tianyu, who has just lost his job, couldn't help but feel a bit pained. However, compared to the gains, this small expenditure is truly negligible.

However, as the shadow drew closer to the *illustration*, his heart began to race with tension. The figure walked in a very peculiar manner, with both hands stretched forward as if trying to grasp someone. Moreover, from the outline in the mist, it appeared that the person was not wearing any clothes. He couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity and instinctively became wary. It was not until the figure finally came into clear view before him that Lin Tianyu suddenly gasped in shock. Moreover, from the outline in the mist, it appeared that the person was not wearing any clothes. He couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity and instinctively became wary. It was not until the figure finally came into clear view before him that Lin Tianyu suddenly gasped in shock

The world beyond this door is clearly no longer a desolate island, and thus there may be the presence of wild beasts, or worse still, compared to tigers, leopards, and wolves, humans are the most dangerous animals. Therefore, weapons have become essential equipment. The air is chilly, making it necessary to wear warm clothing. The road is muddy, so waterproof boots are also unavoidable. Although that world appears so dark and gloomy, it is not Lin Tianyu's character to refrain from exploring it. He donned camouflage clothing, waterproof hiking boots, and a thick canvas raincoat, with a spade hanging at his waist and a two-handed sword in hand. Fully armed, he still felt a twinge of regret; if only he had a gun, it would certainly provide more assurance. Without dwelling on it further, Lin Tianyu pushed open the door and stepped once again into the world behind it.

With great anticipation, Lin Tianyu gently twisted the doorknob, and with a sharp click, the lock opened. As he pulled the black door ajar, a wave of damp and musty air wafted in.

A gust of wind blew through, chillingly penetrating into the clothes; everything in this world appeared so dark. Lin Tianyu hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to retreat first

Xiao You saw Lin Tianyu choose that door from m.hetushu.com and thought he was not confident in the security of his own door lock. She mused that if he was worried about safety, he could just change the lock; why buy the whole door back? How foolish. However, since the deal was made, she did not ask further. After all, that wooden door looked dark and was not made of good material. Even if sold as scrap, it wouldn't be worth much. Considering it was two hundred yuan, it was still a profit for him.

He thought to himself that this was it. However, although he had found the door, figuring out a reason to take it back became a problem. If he were to buy this door alone, it would definitely raise suspicions. Lin Tianyu pondered for a moment and then said to Xiaoyou: "To be honest, I lost quite a few things when I moved. Besides the pot, I am also missing other items. It would be quite uneconomical to buy everything new. I see that there are still many things here that I can use, so why not give me a few more pieces."

After finishing the scrubbing, he began to carefully examine the appearance of the door. The black wooden door actually had some hidden patterns, but because they were not very noticeable and had been covered in dust, he had not paid any attention to them before. Upon closer inspection, they seemed to resemble some kind of runes, although they could also just be ordinary decorative patterns.

Lin Tianyu hurriedly expressed gratitude, and the two exchanged a smile, both secretly delighted, thinking to themselves that they had indeed stumbled upon a great bargain

Xiao You's face immediately changed color, thinking to herself, how can you be like this, pushing your luck even further

In the distance, a vague silhouette was slowly approaching him. Lin Tianyu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; he had thought that there were no living beings in this world that could breathe.

The sky behind the door is raining, the clouds are not very thick, yet the sky and the color of the books are surprisingly obscure. The rain is not heavy, but it is extremely cold. Beneath my feet lies a muddy field, and due to the fog, I can only see a few dozen meters ahead. The trees not far away grow in a very ugly and twisted manner; although they are not dead, they emit a peculiar odor of decaying branches and leaves, which brings a sense of melancholy to those who smell it. Due to the fog, I can only see a few dozen meters ahead, and the trees not far away grow in a very ugly and twisted manner; although they are not dead, they emit a peculiar odor of decaying branches and leaves, which brings a sense of melancholy to those who smell it.

After bidding a heartfelt farewell to Xiao You, Lin Tianyu walked to the wooden door, feeling a surge of excitement in her heart

Xiao You felt a surge of joy in her heart upon hearing this. She thought to herself that the items in the warehouse were either the junk left behind by previous tenants or the belongings of the deceased foreigner. Even if the items of the dead were offered for free, it was likely that very few people would be willing to take them. Yet, he was actually willing to buy them at half price; he truly was a fool with too much money.

Kroft left behind quite a few items, and Lin Tianyu selected seven or eight that appeared to be useful, including that wooden door.

The further he moved away from that door, the deeper the unease in his heart became. He had been walking for about a few minutes, yet it felt as though he had been walking for a long time. When he turned back to look, the light behind the door was almost completely obscured by the mist. Just as he was hesitating whether this adventure was coming to an end, a series of pattering footsteps caught his attention.

The items in this storeroom were originally ownerless. After Crowe's death, he left no means of contact, so the landlord took everything in one go. The items that appeared to be valuable had long been taken away by the landlord, leaving behind only some bulky belongings. Xiao You, who was usually responsible for overseeing them, did not pay much attention. At this moment, upon hearing that there was a chance to make some money, he felt secretly delighted.