Chapter 0007: Join the Investigation

When Xiao Mo emerged from the corridor, his clothes were completely soaked with cold sweat, and the chilling sensation that penetrated to his bones had yet to dissipate. Everything was truly terrifying; he had actually lived with a group of ghosts for an entire year. Just thinking about it, perhaps there were shadows standing by his bedside every night as he slept, coldly watching him from the side

Alas

You are the only person who has been able to see us over the years, and also the only living person who has moved in during all this time. In fact, we are all very puzzled as to why you have come here

Why ... ...

As he arrived in the corridor, Xiao Mo couldn't help but recall the rumors about the haunted building, and a chill ran through his heart as his gaze drifted to the next door. In his memory, the family living next door was that of Aunt Wang, a kindly old lady who would always greet him with a smile whenever they met, reminding him to keep warm.

In the span of seven days, seven people died, and it remains uncertain whether the squad leader and the others have uncovered any findings

At this moment, Xiao Mo made a decision; he intended to join Chang Lengfeng's group, at least to understand their recent discoveries. Having thought this, he took out his phone and dialed Huang Liang.

You should inform the class monitor, just say that I would like to investigate this matter with you all

Xiao Mo shouted loudly, and when he turned around, he saw a little boy standing there. The boy was wearing a school uniform, his face was severely purple, and at that moment he was painfully clutching his neck

Xiao Mo is well aware that these people are all ghosts

Tables and chairs, appliances, and other items were haphazardly piled to one side, indicating that someone had clearly been here before, perhaps a relative of the family, or possibly a thief; in any case, what remained were merely a collection of broken and useless things

Upon entering, the smell became even stronger. Dust was everywhere—on the floor, on the walls, and on the ceiling—along with those disgusting cobwebs. The curtains were tightly drawn, making the entire room appear very eerie. As he walked on the thick layer of dust, he could clearly hear the "puffing" sound of his footprints sinking into the dust

Cough cough

After Aunt Wang finished speaking, Xiao Mo felt the temperature around him drop several degrees in an instant. Looking around the room, he was surprised to find it filled with people! He recognized all those faces; they were residents of this building, though their expressions were somewhat worse than before.

At this point, Xiao Mo stopped thinking and mustered the courage to arrive at Aunt Wang's door, then began to knock on the rusty door.

Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that the only person who could have placed the surveillance device in his home is Huang Liang. Setting that aside for the moment, Xiao Mo learned from Huang Liang that within two days, two more individuals had died, namely Quan Xiaodong and Chen Guo

Aunt Wang walked over to the little boy and immediately embraced him. The little boy seemed to enjoy this as well, and the pain on his face lessened significantly

Such a scene made Xiao Mo's heart feel a pang of sadness, not out of disappointment in his persistence, but out of pity for the family's plight. Perhaps before falling asleep, Aunt Wang was still reminding her husband to go for morning exercises the next day, or perhaps her grandson (or granddaughter) was still looking forward to what delicious food grandma would prepare for him tomorrow. Yet all of this was erased by a merciless disaster

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Mo changed into a clean set of clothes and went out

The sharpness of this smell made Xiao Mo unable to suppress a cough, and a flush appeared on his face. At that moment, a sense of foreboding enveloped him, for this scent was certainly not one that would be found in a normal household; it could only emanate from a long-abandoned house.

Xiao Mo did not respond immediately; at that moment, he heard them calling out in unison, asking:

Xiao Mo did not know what kind of mood he was in now, extreme fear? Or perhaps a somewhat inexplicable sense of joy. If it is not a coincidence, then the content of the text message is real, which almost equates to telling him that the "murderer" will not spare him either. Sooner or later, he would meet the same tragic fate as those people, dying a miserable death on the tall flagpole

Xiao Mo instinctively nodded with his weak legs, and then he heard Aunt Wang say again

Although he thought of these things, Xiao Mo still resolutely walked in, as he would never believe it without seeing him with his own eyes

Since he did not join the investigation team led by Chang Leng and others, Xiao Mo felt it inappropriate to ask Huang Liang too many questions. He only inquired about the identity of the deceased and the condition of the body. After all, it was he who initially refused to participate in this matter, and now he was digging for details, which was clearly a slap in his own face.

Including him, there are a total of six people in the classroom. They are the class monitor Chang Lengfeng, the league branch secretary Chen Qing, his close friend Huang Liang, and the couple Qin Youru and Zhang Da.

Xiao Mo attempted to call Aunt Wang, but ultimately could not bring himself to do so. Aunt Wang turned her face around; although her complexion was quite purple, she still maintained her kind appearance. She looked at Xiao Mo and said with a smile

Why have you come here

Bang! Creak...

After leaving the haunted building, Xiao Mo ran wildly and arrived at the classroom of the school by noon

Xiao Mo maintained his composure as much as possible, looking at the little boy, who was also gazing back at him. The two of them were unaware of how long they had been staring at each other until a familiar figure entered his line of sight; that person was Aunt Wang

Why have you come here

Whether it is the identity of the deceased or the order of their deaths, everything has come to pass just as stated in that text message, the content of the message has become reality

Xiao Mo is not a reckless person; on the contrary, his thoughts are very meticulous, so he does not make hasty decisions. He decides to wait a little longer, believing that the mysterious person will send him another message. Although he does not know the person's intentions, he thinks that he must have some use for that person.

Do not be afraid, we will not harm you

As Xiao Mo was lost in thought, he suddenly heard faint footsteps behind him, which startled him, prompting him to turn around quickly. However, he found nothing but emptiness behind him. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he noticed that the door, which had previously been ajar, had somehow closed!

To his surprise, as soon as he knocked once, the door slowly opened, and a pungent smell of mildew rushed towards him

On the phone, he had tested Huang Liang multiple times with his words, but Huang Liang's responses showed no flaws. Suspecting Huang Liang is a reasonable matter; regardless of whether this building is truly haunted, since Xiao Mo moved in, only two people have visited his home: one is naturally himself, and the other is Huang Liang

Xiao Mo, you have just joined us, and there are some matters you are not yet familiar with. Therefore, I will first share with you the results of our investigations over the past few days

Wang, Wang ... ...

Ah!

Thinking of this, Xiao Mo shivered again, quickly shaking his head to dispel the thoughts. However, he had made up his mind that he would never return here again. Even if these spirits would not harm him, he would inevitably live in constant fear.

Step by step

A person with such a warm heart could not possibly be a ghost, Xiao Mo firmly believes. However, there are indeed strange aspects, as he has never paid for water or electricity since moving in. Even if there was a balance previously, it should have been used up by now

The two days quickly passed, during which Xiao Mo remained in the room, spending each day either anxiously staring at the mirror or making phone calls to Huang Liang to learn about the situation regarding the entire incident.

A few people initially engaged in casual conversation, and then they got down to the main topic and discussed the incident.

A sorrowful sigh once again drifted into his ears, and upon hearing it, Xiao Mo was so frightened that he turned pale, hurriedly stumbling back two steps. However, abruptly, his retreat came to a halt, for he...! ... stepped on someone's foot!

If the facts are indeed as such, then he can only choose to believe the content of the text message, or rather, to trust the words of that mysterious person