Chapter 9, Ruan Zhan takes the field

The dark figure let out a cry of despair, unwilling to accept defeat, "I will take revenge! I will take revenge! Be careful, I will take revenge! Be careful!" As the voice gradually faded, the surroundings became increasingly calm, and the moonlight began to shine into the room

Do not open the cardboard box, as it will damage the wax layer. He stopped Wanli's action and then lifted his leg to leave

Is the situation in the battle intense?

She can stay at a hotel, or she can stay with you

I do not agree. I can also set up a formation at your home and place some talismans, and I can lend you the magical tools as well. He was determined, as long as it did not disturb his orderly life.

Congratulations, you were not mistakenly harmed. Others, of course, cannot see or hear anything unusual because he has sealed off the space; otherwise, in such a densely populated area, everyone would rush out to witness a battle between humans and ghosts, something that only occurs in movies. That would be quite a situation

"Has it been waxed?" Ruan Zhan asked while walking towards the parking area, witnessing with his own eyes how Wan Li, in an attempt to catch up with him, knocked a ghost off balance.

Ruan Zhan sneered coldly, "Am I afraid of you?" at the same time applying more force with his hand

I do not know

Ruan Zhan let out a sigh of relief. He sat on the bed for a while before going to look for Wan Li by the trash can

He can see things that others cannot, which is also the reason he is reluctant to go out at night. The wandering ghosts are mostly driven by strong obsessions—attachments, regrets, love and hate, as well as the souls of those who died untimely and a few malevolent spirits. If he is even slightly careless, the ghosts will discover his ability, and they will seek to use it to fulfill their wishes. He does not want to be entangled by people during the day and then have to deal with his "good brothers" at night; that would be too troublesome! If he is even slightly careless, the ghosts will discover his ability, and they will seek to use it to fulfill their wishes. He does not want to be entangled by people during the day and then have to deal with his "good brothers" at night; that would be too troublesome!

Since the opening of the "Night Returner" bar, customers have noticed for the first time that the handsome owner is absent. Ruan Zhan, who should have been behind the bar with a gentle smile, is now preparing to negotiate with a ghost. It sounds cool, but in reality, it is dangerous and troublesome

Are you saying that Xiaoxia still needs to stay with you for a few more days

Did you see or hear anything unusual outside

Without waiting for his reaction, the elevator doors slammed shut, various indicator lights flashing wildly. Finally, the elevator began to operate, moving up and down erratically, accompanied by a sharp female voice announcing the floors. First floor—second floor—third floor—

Yue Xiaoxia said that he is indifferent to everything, right? But he was not born this way; it is the result of countless trials and tribulations that have forged him into steel.

The abnormal darkness was as thick as an impenetrable fog, rendering Ruan Zhan unable to see anything. Therefore, when the cold wind swept in, he could only barely dodge, feeling a sharp pain on the right side of his face, followed by the sound of shattering glass. He knew it had no physical form and could only manipulate other objects to inflict harm, yet in the darkness it created, even his yin-yang eyes could not capture its location.

Rest assured! I have grown old and no longer have the appetite to digest that prickly girl.

It is the white glass bottle on the bedside table, which has a faint black aura above it. If you ask me, that is the only discovery I made this morning

He made Wanli squat next to the trash can, which he was very reluctant to do. "You are taking the opportunity to make things difficult for me," Wanli said. "It is both dirty and smelly here. As a respectable psychologist, if someone sees me, they might think I am the one with a problem."

He paused for a moment but did not respond; everything was understood without words

Be careful

Ruan Zhan stood motionless, coldly waiting to see what new tricks it had. It was not until the elevator plummeted downwards as if in free fall that he drew a few symbols in the air. The elevator trembled to a stop, but he remained trapped inside. Frowning, he realized that this malevolent spirit was not simple, and then he drew a few more strokes. After a moment of darkness, he returned to the foyer of Xia's home.

Let it be! We'll see after taking a look

Ruan Zhan felt a sense of responsibility, even though Wan Li downplayed the situation, which is why he insisted on acting together with Ruan Zhan. In the end, they decided that Ruan Zhan would go up alone, while Wan Li would wait downstairs with a magical artifact to provide support. If the outer layer of the artifact melted, he would immediately go upstairs to assist.

He opened the door

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If you do not take that medication, it will find another way. While she was in the hospital, did anyone approach her besides having nightmares

Who said that? We have lived and died together twice, so it is good for us to look out for each other

I will ensure that she does not go downstairs while your bar is in operation," Wan Li added, "as long as you also do not allow anyone to come upstairs, nor let your staff move things, it will not disrupt your splendid arrangements

It is not good. During the day, I cannot let any ghostly energy leak out. I cannot perform any spells, otherwise it will become aware and take precautions, making it even more difficult to deal with at night

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With this, Xiaoxia felt at ease, but Ruan Zhan was infuriated, nearly reciting a spell to render Wanli mute on the spot. He could not understand why Wanli, who was usually honest and steady, was being so reckless. Was Xiaoxia truly trustworthy, or was she particularly important to him? However, he realized that the saying "friends are meant to be betrayed" was indeed true, especially after they left Xiaoxia's home.

Is it fierce? A thousand miles of unrest

Oh heavens, we have encountered a big fellow

No, this time it is truly different. Ruan Zhan was very resolute, "It first remotely controlled Yue Xiaoxia to have nightmares, then made her 'witness' a murder case in the hospital, and it is highly likely that it controlled both Li Jingming and his son. Next, it was able to attach itself to the medicine bottle and come back with you, while simultaneously causing you to encounter a ghostly wall and attempting to harm Yue Xiaoxia. Although it did not succeed, it still frightened her to the point of fainting. This is not something an ordinary ghost or spirit can achieve.

Ruan Zhan glanced in the rearview mirror and noticed that the wound extended from his cheekbone to the corner of his mouth, unsure of what had caused the injury. The blood had already coagulated, indicating that the wound was not deep; although it would not leave a scar, it would certainly take some time to heal

That is likely the nurse who was killed, which means it can control other spirits

No

But how can we ensure that she will not have nightmares again or experience another haunting? Only your place is the safest.

Ruan Zhan paid no heed and continued toward Xia Xia's bedroom, but upon entering, he was taken aback.

"What do you want?" he asked. The response came from the chandelier in the living room that suddenly fell; had he not dodged quickly, he would have had a good chance of becoming the same kind as that ghost. Thus, he fell silent and re-entered Xia's bedroom.

Why did it do that? Is it related to that case

Xia Xia's residence is located in the urban-rural fringe, where housing prices are low. However, it is said that before liberation, this area was a site of execution, resulting in a relatively high number of wandering souls. Unlike other places, one might walk for half a day without encountering a single one. He tries to walk in the middle of the path, avoiding the dark areas where they linger, and also refrains from walking too quickly to avoid encountering those who are slow to react and do not know how to dodge. Taking a detour would reveal that he can see them, and passing through would make both parties uncomfortable. He tries to walk in the middle of the path, avoiding the dark areas where they linger, and also refrains from walking too quickly to avoid encountering those who are slow to react and do not know how to dodge. Taking a detour would reveal that he can see them, and passing through would make both parties uncomfortable.

Ruan Zhan did not fall for his trick. "I never said I would remove it for you; I only promised to ensure that Yue Xiaoxia remains safe and that it does not harm her. As for the lives of others, they are not within my considerations. It is useless for you to set a trap for me."

Are you saying it is very... wait, are you talking about the medicine bottle? Which one?

Observe the changes quietly

"No, no, it's still safer over there," Wan Li quickly rejected the suggestion. The ghost did not act during the day, and Xiao Xia would only be in danger at night when she was with Ruan Zhan. "You won't suddenly turn into a werewolf, will you?" he joked.

He stepped into the elevator

What should we do then

He reached out to touch the wet, sticky liquid on his right cheek, then drew a vertical line with his middle finger on his brow, silently reciting a spell to make his heavenly eye shine brighter. Finally, he could see a mass of humanoid black energy in the corner of the wall. Strangely, the figure was incomplete, as if it were only half-formed. However, he had no time to ponder this issue, as the mass of black energy was already lunging at him. He continued to draw symbols in the air, for the blood on his fingers doubled the power of the talisman. In the faint red glow, the black energy was forced into the corner of the wall. Yet again, he had no time to think about this issue, as the mass of black energy was already lunging at him. He continued to draw symbols in the air, for the blood on his fingers doubled the power of the talisman. In the faint red glow, the black energy was forced into the corner of the wall

This one—I'm referring to this one, do you think it's impressive

Do you think I am willing? I have to persuade her to give up this case, that way it will be easier for everyone. Otherwise, just take her over to your place.

My goodness! Wanli was taken aback, "This is my fault; I was the one who helped Xia Xia tidy up her things. I didn't pay attention at the time, and when I got home, I was puzzled to find that it wasn't the medicine she took!"

"Get to your own territory; this is not a place for you to stay," he shouted.

Ruan Zhan fell silent again for a moment

I do not know what it means

On the surface, there seems to be nothing unusual, except for a slightly heavy atmosphere and a rather stagnant energy field

Nonsense, how could a little cat make me do this!" Ruan Zhan instinctively touched his face, "It forced me to add the spell with my blood; only with the blood curse was I barely able to suppress it, and it took a tremendous effort.

This means I cannot be certain. It is much more formidable than I imagined. I originally intended to break its vengeful power and send it back to its own realm. In the end, although it escaped, I am unsure whether I managed to break its vengeful power or if I could only seal it. How long can the seal last

The dark energy finally responded: "Interferers shall perish! That woman and you! I want you both dead, never to be reborn!"

"Why did it take so long?" As soon as Wan Li saw the shadow of Ruan Zhan, he jumped out, "I thought something had happened to you and almost barged in."

She cannot stay at my place!" Ruan Zhan saw Wan Li throw Xiao Xia's luggage onto the back seat and immediately refused

There was none either. So I endured and did not move

He walked into the building at a leisurely pace, without glancing sideways. As soon as he stepped into the elevator, he felt a strong, eerie atmosphere. He speculated that the residents here might occasionally feel a chill run down their backs for no apparent reason, but would soon dismiss it. However, he could follow the increasingly dense aura of gloom to directly locate room 1205, even if the common lights on the twelfth floor were out, he could manage without illumination

What shall we do now

Get lost!

A sharp cry pierced the air, as jarring as glass scraping against glass, causing him to instinctively turn his head away. Taking advantage of this moment, the dark energy surged violently, nearly toppling Ruan Zhan and forcing him to concentrate all his energy.

The dark energy remained silent, locked in a stalemate with Ruan Zhan, as objects in the room flew about chaotically. It was not until the dark energy was increasingly compressed into a small mass that the surroundings gradually calmed down

No, I have been watching over her. But suddenly, Wanli remembered something, "After she woke up from the nightmare, I went to get her some water. When I returned, she asked me if anyone had come by, and I said no. In fact, there was a nurse in the corridor, who seemed to have just left. Now that I think about it, her way of walking was quite abnormal, as if she was... floating."

"Shut up! How dare you say that? If it weren't for you, what would it matter to me if the sky were to fall?" He hadn't even mentioned that the evil spirit was merely a half-formed entity; if it were whole, it would be enough for him to drink a pot of it. Moreover, there were some matters he still needed to contemplate.

Wait until it moves at midnight to come. If it attaches itself to something else or hides in a dark place, it is very difficult to detect during the day. Moreover, although my father has imparted his lifelong knowledge to me, and I possess what is called an innate 'talent', you should know that I have sealed myself off and have only used it twice in my life. This kind of thing is like playing an RPG; if you do not kill or set fire, no matter how good your foundation is, your level will not be high, and your abilities will be insufficient. Therefore, I do not even know if I have enough ability to deal with it.

Shut up! Ruan Zhan had no strength left to argue with him. It was not that he was afraid of affecting his status in the eyes of women; he simply did not want to make exceptions. However, today, Wan Li had already forced him to make exceptions many times.

Seeing him drive in silence for thousands of miles, with an expression that suggested he did not want to speak, I quickly changed the topic

"Then, I will come with you tonight." Wan Li felt a pang of guilt. He had only thought about helping Xiao Xia and protecting her, without considering the trouble it might cause his old friend. He had assumed it was a simple situation, but it now seemed to be more complicated. If this time were more dangerous than the last two, he might put Ruan Zhan in a life-threatening situation

If you are interested, you can take a look at her room one day; it is as messy as if it had gone through World War II

After breakfast, Ruan Zhan suggested going to see Xiao Xia's house with Wan Li. However, Xiao Xia, having been overly frightened, was unwilling to stay alone in the empty bar. As a result, in order to comfort Xiao Xia, Ruan Zhan, for a moment, let his guard down and Wan Li inadvertently revealed some of his other secrets—such as the fact that the bar, while appearing ordinary, was actually arranged according to an ancient formation that had long been lost, with the focal point located at the staircase, and the bedroom being a place of extreme yang. Even the three cartoon-shaped candles on his bookshelf were powerful magical artifacts disguised as remnants left by his father.

Wan Li pointed at his face and said, "Have you completely subdued this blood-stained elegance?"

Does it not have an impact? It sounds nice, but it has already had a significant impact

Did you find anything?

The door slammed shut behind him as if someone had forcefully swung it closed. Then, the lights in the darkness suddenly turned on, and the intense brightness momentarily blinded him

More than eighty percent of people have psychological issues, so why can't you? Just stay honest, or get lost! He doesn't have that much time to deal with him; it's because there are no ghosts haunting this place.

What else can be done? Should she be strangled?

"That's right. But be careful not to let the wax layer melt due to human interference; I took great effort to seal it up," Ruan Zhan advised. In truth, he did not believe there would be much chance of using this tonight, but it was to reassure Wan Li.

No need, I will still have to take care of you then, which would be a hindrance.

Fine, don't be so stingy! It's just a matter of a few days; once that thing is taken care of, everything will be smooth sailing.

Has it left? Or is it hiding? Can't you find it?

It is very likely, but it cannot be confirmed yet

You should practice your abilities more often; I should have known to assign you more tasks of this nature.

Forget it, do as you wish with your coldness and ruthlessness. Rest assured, I will ensure that Xiaoxia does not affect your life

It looks quite fierce! Wanli only noticed the injury on Ruan Zhan's face after the car started, saying, "You got hurt."