Chapter 2, Invisible?

Unlike Tao E, who possesses the ability to scream with a soulful intensity, has already undergone a transformation and is no longer considered an ordinary person

In the distance, there are tall buildings, and the city is brightly lit under the night sky, with vehicles coming and going on the roads

Inside the high walls, it is as quiet as a midnight morgue

Immediately, the woman lunged towards Tao E, who had his back turned to her

Without any hesitation

Xia Yan truly felt no sense of reality; observing the corpse up close did not evoke any feelings of discomfort.

Of course not. Tao E maintained a calm expression; he had been startled just now, but at the same time, he had also unleashed a soul-piercing scream.

Tao E opened those cabinets and successfully found a set of dark sportswear and shoes to change into

I do not know if it is because I arrived at this place only after falling asleep

The atmosphere of the urban area and the city center far surpasses the quality of a small town

Exactly, that is it

The complexion is unappealing, slightly menacing

The "Madman Town" mentioned in the task is much more prosperous than they had imagined

The ceramic jaw opens its mouth

The two individuals exchanged a glance, staring at each other in silence

"I see, then how can I acquire some special abilities like you, Uncle Tao?" asked Xia Yan.

This is not a sealed space; the sounds from outside should clearly be able to come in!

The time that has elapsed is not long; according to Tao E's speculation, it is merely a matter of a month or so.

This is the speculation of Tao E

Although this abandoned hospital is enclosed by high walls, it is evident from the view outside the balcony that it is situated in a bustling area

After the exchange of intelligence, Tao E determined that the young Xia before him was a lucky individual who understood nothing at all

"It is the scream of my soul that has slain this monster," Tao E said

Intense emotions contribute to the expression of the soul's piercing cries, so it cannot be considered frightening; at most, it can be regarded as preparatory work

Xia Yan truly leaned in to observe, even reaching out to touch it with her hand

What about the other things

At this website, Tao E can see things that Xia Yan cannot see

Participate gradually after clarifying the situation for oneself

Where is the person? Tao E felt a sense of unease in his heart

No, we will leave first. The inpatient building is deserted—at least this floor appears to be unoccupied, making it an unsuitable place for investigation

Three individuals are lying on the hospital bed together, all dressed in patient gowns

Tao E takes the lead, while Xia Yan follows closely behind

I did not expect that there was actually only one teammate, "Xiao Xia," and this Xiao Xia looks rather strange

Just as he began to speak, the woman in the third hospital bed suddenly woke up and stood up in a rather strange posture, convulsing.

The two individuals exchanged information in the dimly lit hospital room where the lights had ceased to flicker (turned off completely)

Upon returning, he said: "It should be safe here for the time being. Let's exchange some intelligence and discuss our experiences from the last three missions"

It is confirmed that this is an abandoned hospital

However, that is of the escape room type; this time it is clearly going to be more "grand".

All benefits and drawbacks arise from individuals exercising their initiative in tasks to "obtain" something

Rather than calling it a town, it is more appropriate to refer to it as a city

What is this? Xia Yan is even more surprised than Tao E

The sound is strange, resembling that of a squawking chicken

After exchanging information, the conversation between the two naturally returned to the current mission

It is not conducive to escape; it is much better after changing clothes

Tao E shook his head: "It is difficult to say; acquiring abilities is not an easy task"

The woman remained motionless, indicating that she must be dead

Although this middle-aged man Tao E has a bit of a belly, his physical fitness is quite good, and he has no difficulty going down ten flights of stairs

"I cannot see it," Xia Yan really said, "What I see is an ordinary person. So, is she dead

"Let's go to the balcony and see what's going on first," Tao E said as he and Xia Yanzhen went to the other side of the balcony.

While putting on his clothes, he explained to Xia Yan: "In the future, before going to bed, place your clothes nearby; they are likely to appear when needed."

This is an escape mission, so let's head towards the more populated areas for safety

Oh, oh. Xia Yan really does not expose it

This entire body of black fur, you ... ...

It seems to be fine. A FLAG was set, and Tao E and Xia Yan really returned to the ward

"Xia?" Tao E tentatively called out in a low voice.

The task itself does not offer rewards, but the world within the task conceals infinite possibilities that require individuals to explore and develop on their own

In his eyes, she was not an ordinary woman, but a monster covered all over with black fur, with a twisted figure

The two individuals exited the building and, aided by the relatively bright moonlight, surveyed their surroundings.

"Good." Xia Yan had no objections to Tao E's decision

To know, Tao E saw vehicles passing by on the road from the balcony, and the streetlights on the road were bright

Hospitals are indeed special

Xia Yan's first two missions were both about survival; during the second mission, he even fell asleep, lacking any experience

Speaking, he walked to the door of the ward and glanced outside through the round window on the door

"Should we go check on the other wards?" Xia Yan asked sincerely

"Other items are not acceptable, only basic things like clothes and shoes, and they do not appear every time," Tao E said

It is somewhat embarrassing, uncle

Tao E looked at Xia Yan with some surprise and said, "Having changed to this extent, will they still be our teammates?"

Tao E gently coughed, changed the subject, and pointed at the corpse to confirm again: "Can you really not see the black hair on her body?"

Suddenly, Tao E caught sight of a white figure drifting over from within the black building not far away, swiftly approaching.

Fortunately, there was a bed behind him, and the two of them fell onto the hospital bed together, but neither was injured

Tao E indeed has a similar escape mission

The two individuals arrived at the nurse's station, which was empty and devoid of any personnel

Moreover, there is no door

In the flickering light, one can see the face hidden beneath her long hair, revealing an extremely fierce expression

Elevators may be usable, but even someone like Xia Yan, who is bedridden, knows that they cannot take the elevator

His ability to master the Soul Scream was also a matter of life and death, acquired passively

He has gone through three missions, and for this fourth mission, he welcomed his teammates

"Huh..." Tao E let out a gentle sigh, "It seems that this task is quite challenging."

What if there are monsters in the other wards

Of course, at the very beginning, this woman did not have long hair

Suddenly, Tao E realized that something was amiss

Tao E's heartbeat quickened, and he could even hear the sound of his heart pounding wildly within his chest

"Well, just call me Xia Xia," said Xia Yan sincerely

Their location is on the 10th floor

Xia Yan, having truly laid down for the task twice, was not as prepared as Tao E

Outside the ward, the lights in the corridor do not flicker, but the brightness of the hospital corridor lights is not high, giving an overall dim impression

Xia Yan's sudden disappearance left him somewhat hesitant to raise his voice

At that moment, the television in the ward suddenly turned on, flickering with static, and then changed to a black screen, displaying a line of white text—Escape from Madman Town

For example, the soul's piercing wail of Tao E was obtained during the last mission

At present, it appears to be an ordinary corpse, lacking black hair and not twisted into a monster

First, give a warning, and then tell us the task objectives, ha. Tao E shook his head with a bitter smile, "One careless move could lead to death."

Xia Yan immediately stepped forward, grasped the woman's arm, and pulled her aside, which is quite strange

Hmm, Xia Xia... Tao E's speech still has a lot of style

It is evident that no one has appeared here for quite some time

A middle-aged man is capable of producing such a sound, which is indeed quite alarming and sufficiently distressing for him

It is evident that this is the task of the two individuals

"Why do you say that?" Xia Yan asked.

Ah!

It is an ordinary person who is asleep, still wearing a hospital gown

What is going on? Xia Yan was somewhat puzzled; he hadn't exerted any force at all.

Therefore, Tao E regarded her as a teammate

"What do you mean by a body covered in black fur?" Xia Yan really brought the topic back to the previous conversation

You cannot see it

The person has disappeared, when did they go missing

Finally, the screen turned black again

The woman was captured by Xia Yanzhen, and she was obediently pulled aside, collapsing onto the bed, remaining completely still

"We need to find some tools that can help us get out of here," Tao E said, looking up at the surrounding walls. "Xiao Xia, Xiao Xia..."

Is that sound, resembling the cries of a chicken in distress, the soul's shriek from Tao E's mouth

Due to the lack of achievements in both tasks, Xia Yan is still an ordinary person, with no changes whatsoever

Two people are coming down the stairs

There are inherently no rewards, nor are there any punishments—perhaps the punishment is that one cannot leave if the task is not completed

He suddenly turned around, but did not see the figure of Xia Yan, which startled him. He took two steps back and pressed himself against the wall, warily looking around.

No one responded, at this moment, it seems that even the bright moon in the sky has dimmed a little

Tao E reached out and wiped the table, a bit of dust on his hand

"Weren't you scared just now?" Xia Yan asked earnestly

Bang bang bang

"Well, it seems that we are indeed different," Tao E said

"Completely invisible," he replied affirmatively

The visibility around has decreased, and the hospital building looms in the darkness like a giant beast

The ability of Soul Scream was acquired by him during his last mission

His two missions were both survival tasks, and he muddled through by hiding in the room

"That is fine, but let's wait until she wakes up; it will also facilitate our mutual understanding," Tao E said. "My surname is Tao, you can call me Old Tao or Uncle Tao."

This old Tao is not an ordinary person; he carries an aura with every gesture and movement, and the number of times he issues commands is likely not few.

There are no other shoes in the ward, so one can only go out wearing slippers and a hospital gown

As he was knocked down, Tao E opened his mouth and shouted.

Soul Shriek

Surrounding the hospital, there are walls that appear to be three to four meters high, topped with barbed wire, the level of exaggeration is no less than that seen in prisons depicted in films and television dramas

Now instinctively taking charge of the situation

They are in the ward, wearing thin hospital gowns and only slippers

Tao E sensed something and instinctively turned around, only to be tackled by that woman

The uniqueness does not lie within the hospital

Fall asleep, wake up, and enter another "world" or some special space to complete tasks

A sharp and mournful cry erupted from his mouth, sending out a ripple that expanded and then coalesced into a cylindrical shape, instantly surging towards that white shadow

"It turns out to be a show of force!" Tao E said, "Damn! She is not our teammate!"

There is an element of luck, and it is quite significant, offering little in terms of reference value

Surrounded by walls on all sides, there is no exit, completely sealing off the entire hospital

At the same time, it is both fortunate and unfortunate

Well, I believe I have only experienced two tasks

However, it has been a while since they made a round trip to the present

As an ordinary, unremarkable, and somewhat confused high school student, Xia Yan truly felt that there was no issue with being guided by seemingly reliable adults

I did not hear any sound