Chapter 10, let's go to the fourth floor first

403...... 404......

The corpse was covered in spider silk, its abdomen swollen and protruding, appearing semi-transparent, revealing several palm-sized spider larvae writhing within.

First, confirm the situation outside. The face spider is not at the entrance of the second-floor corridor. As it extends its head to look down, Lin Mo hurriedly retracts his head

A sound came from the stair railing

If one ear represents a life, then this murderer has at least taken the lives of 37 people. Lin Mo counted the number of ears and formed a judgment in his mind

Lin Mo suppressed the urge to retreat back into the hallway. Regardless of the circumstances, she had already arrived, so she decided to first check Room 404 to see what was inside.

It seems that even a single glance more could drive a person to mental collapse

This place is evidently not simple

The Pale Ghost does not actively help Lin Mo, and even constantly seeks to kill him; however, this time Lin Mo is using the Pale Ghost to intimidate the Face Spider

Suddenly, more questions arose

The room is dimly lit, and one can vaguely see a table placed in the center of the room, which is made by joining two large tables together, covered with a white cloth

Lin Mo immediately thought of the first corpse he encountered when he had just entered the nightmare world last night

However, the ground is covered with bloodstains

A corpse is lying on the table

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Mo temporarily set aside this matter. He took another look at the room, and it seemed that there was nothing of value left.

Thank you

There is a sense of oppression

Lin Mo even saw an egg sac laid on the belly of a corpse

Upon closer inspection, the dismembered organs are inscribed with some peculiar characters in black ink

I did not expect it to go so smoothly

Otherwise, with the crawling speed of that person's face spider, it would be impossible to escape the pursuit of this creature

It is presumed that the other party intentionally startled the human-faced spider with the intention of prompting Lin Mo to instinctively turn around

The most troublesome thing is that Lin Mo cannot turn back to look.

The other party does not seem to be on the fourth floor at the moment, but this could possibly be their lair, and that murderer may return at any time

This should be what is referred to as fighting poison with poison

What does 'it' refer to when opening the door for the pen fairy? Lin Mo found it somewhat puzzling

Lin Mo could only endure and quicken his pace, but even by the time he reached the fourth floor, the face-spider had not truly caught up to him

Mysterious, unknown

However, it is certainly not possible to wait in this room. Lin Mo was uncertain whether this murderer would be intimidated by the pale ghostly figure; if it did not hold its ground, it would be troublesome.

This is somewhat exaggerated

He opened the door, and after Lin Mo cautiously peered inside to ensure there was no danger, he stepped in

The most important thing is safety

404 could possibly be a room number, so Lin Mo plans to first go to the fourth floor of this building to investigate.

On this wall, dozens of bloody ears are hung neatly.

Walking to the corridor, closing the door properly, Lin Mo decided to leave the second floor

In any case, Lin Mo is quite happy

It was also successful

The limbs were sawed off and neatly placed aside in an orderly manner

This neighbor was brutally murdered, disemboweled, and had their left ear cut off, with no trace found.

Without mentioning whether the pale ghostly figure was intentional, the sound undoubtedly startled the face-spider, and Lin Mo had to quicken his pace

This statement is directed at the Pale Shadow, though it is uncertain whether it can comprehend it or if it will become angry

Lin Mo just glanced a few times and felt an inexplicable dizziness, so he hurriedly averted his gaze

A pungent smell of blood permeated the air, and Lin Mo felt something sticky underfoot. Upon looking at the sole of his shoe, he discovered that it was smeared with a patch of dark red blood, though he could not recall when it had happened

To uncover the secrets hidden in Room 404, one must wait for the rightful owner to return

His neighbor

It is quiet outside

Lin Mo said a sentence

What do these two sentences actually mean

The wall beside is adorned with numerous items, though they are not clearly visible due to the lighting conditions

Upon reaching the corridor, Lin Mo first pressed against the safety door to listen for any sounds.

The person who does all of this seems to have obsessive-compulsive disorder, is cold-blooded and ruthless, is well-versed in human anatomy, and understands dissection.

There are already several white egg sacs, some of which are wriggling, as if small spiders are about to emerge from the eggs.

Lin Mo's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately ran up frantically

With a loud bang

Looking around the other parts of the room, Lin Mo walked to the wall again, once more struck by the scene before him

Lin Mocai was panting heavily.

Following the original route, he exited the room and closed the door properly. Lin Mo opened the adjacent room.

The skin and muscle tissue are separated, with the skin being pulled apart by numerous small fishhooks, only connected at the back. The abdominal cavity is completely opened, and the internal organs are neatly removed and placed in a tray beside it

Indeed, a hissing sound from the face spider came from below, followed by the sound of it climbing upward

The completely dismembered corpse no longer resembles its original form, and Lin Mo cannot shake the feeling that there is something strange about this body, though he is unsure if it is merely an illusion

The sound of eight spider legs rapidly hitting the ground was quite piercing, as this creature was of considerable size, causing vibrations to resonate through the stairs beneath it

In that way, one falls into the trap of the pale ghost.

He then quietly pushed open the security door

If nothing unexpected occurs, the neighbor's ear should be one of these collectibles

He can be silent, but the pale ghost behind him is beyond his control

Lin Mo had never encountered such a scene before, but at this moment, it presented an opportunity. He slowly stepped out, making not a sound, and then walked towards the third floor

Wrapping his military coat tighter around himself, Lin Mo hoped that the person would be wary of the pale ghostly figure, for only in this way would he have a chance to reach the fourth floor

It turns out to be laying eggs

That is a completely dismembered corpse

The eyes, teeth, and tongue are the same.

Feeling the chill behind him, accompanied by a pale ghostly figure, Lin Mo gained a sense of confidence

Moreover, Lin Mo now has a pencil and a diary in hand, what is there to fear

Colin Mo missed one thing

Upon approaching, even though Lin Mo would not feel fear, the scene before him was still too shocking at this moment

These seem to be someone's collection

This world is awakening, possessing a somewhat postmodern philosophical and mysterious aura, yet Lin Mo prefers to interpret it literally; the 'world' mentioned here refers to this absurd and bizarre nightmare realm

The fourth floor appears to be brighter than the second floor, and surprisingly, there are corridor lights.

In this building, this individual can undoubtedly be considered the foremost killer, and moreover, he is a psychopathic murderer with a penchant for collecting.

It appears that the previous judgment was correct; the Face Spider indeed fears the Pale Phantom. Otherwise, with its terrifying mobility and speed, Lin Mo would have been caught on the third floor.

What on earth is this monster

Lin Mo stopped at the door of room 404, first listening for any sounds inside. After that, he turned the doorknob, and with a click, the door surprisingly opened.

Unable to comprehend, Lin decided to stop thinking about it. If it doesn't work, I will find an opportunity to ask the pen fairy tomorrow

Wait next door, so that I can be informed of any developments immediately

Each ear is pierced by a fishhook, hanging there, varying in size and color. Upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that these are all human left ears

The monster is below

Proceed into the corridor and close the safety door

Unfortunately, I have searched the second floor thoroughly, but I have not found a single suitable weapon; even a fruit knife would suffice.