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"My Tenant is a Female Ghost" features a female ghost.
"Cai Wenwu!" "Wang Bin!" "Yu Jie!" "Zhang Min!" The four members of the Dragon Abyss Assault Team greeted Bai Zhuo, who nodded in acknowledgment, signaling their introduction. He took out a stack of talismans and affixed them to the back shoulders and the back of the heads of the four.
Zhang Min touched the talisman on the back of her head and muttered, "This is just playing tricks; why not just charge in directly?"
"Zhang Min! Don't talk nonsense. The world is full of wonders; you may not believe in these things, but you must respect them!" Her comrade Wang Bin checked his handgun and advised Zhang Min to keep her comments to herself.
"Alright! Stop arguing," Hu Fei said softly, then turned to Bai Zhuo, "Brother Bai, these are elite soldiers I borrowed from the military district Commander. I wish you success!"
Li Tao instructed the four soldiers, "Once inside, follow Mr. Bai's orders and do not act on your own. Understood?"
Cai Wenwu and the other two soldiers nodded seriously, while Zhang Min glanced at Bai Zhuo's back and casually replied with an "Oh," unsure if she had registered the instruction.
The four were ready to storm into the hotel when Miao Xiaoqi stopped them. With a colorful Fuzzy Bug perched on her head, she looked adorable as she said, "Brother Bai, I want to go in too!"
"No way! It's too dangerous. You just need to keep an eye on your Sister Shui Lian outside," Bai Zhuo refused.
"Brother Bai, don't underestimate me!" Miao Xiaoqi pointed at the Golden Silkworm on her head. "If we’re dealing with a Sorcerer, my Fuzzy is no pushover!" After spending over a month together, Bai Zhuo knew that once Miao Xiaoqi set her mind on something, no one could change it. Recognizing her determination and knowing her Gu Worm was a rare asset, he compromised, saying, "Alright, let your Fuzzy accompany me inside while you wait outside. Is that okay?"
"I want to be with Brother Bai..."
Before Miao Xiaoqi could finish her sentence, Bai Zhuo interrupted firmly, "Miao Xiaoqi! You stay right here! No wandering off!" Startled by his shout, Miao Xiaoqi pouted and stuffed the Golden Silkworm into Bai Zhuo's pocket, nearly on the verge of tears. Ge Shui Lian was surprised by this strong side of her nominal fiancé and began to see him in a new light.
...
Under the bright daylight, a chilling wind swept around the Golden Capital Hotel, making it hard for people to keep their eyes open. Bai Zhuo led the Dragon Abyss Assault Team as they burst through the main doors, entering the hotel under the watchful eyes of Miao Xiaoqi, Ge Shui Lian, and numerous police officers.
It was strange; it was only around two in the afternoon, and outside the sun was shining brightly, yet the hotel was shrouded in darkness, creating a very eerie atmosphere. As the last person stepped into the hotel, the wooden door suddenly closed on its own, startling everyone.
The room was instantly plunged into darkness, and the air around them became damp. A strange mist enveloped the space, making the already dim room even darker, rendering it impossible to see anything, including the ground beneath their feet.
Without Bai Zhuo's command, no one dared to move recklessly. Cai Wenwu was about to ask for instructions when Zhang Min exclaimed, "What’s going on? This room is designed to block out all light. Turn on a flashlight!"
Zhang Min pulled out a tactical flashlight from her vest, ready to turn it on. Bai Zhuo shouted in alarm, "Don’t turn it on..." but it was too late. With a soft click, the flashlight illuminated the dark room.
Hearing Bai Zhuo's shout made Zhang Min visibly unhappy. She pointed the flashlight at him and complained, "What’s wrong? How are we supposed to walk if we don’t turn on the light... walk..." Mid-sentence, her expression turned to one of shock as she looked behind Bai Zhuo and stammered, "Walk... walk... see... see... a ghost..."
With a thud, the tactical flashlight fell to the ground and rolled several times before inexplicably turning off. A chilling female wail began to echo in their ears.
Bai Zhuo had suppressed the incoming light and saw boundless fear in Zhang Min's eyes; he realized something was behind him. Reacting quickly, he formed hand seals and pressed a yellow talisman against his back.
"Simple methods are sufficient; South Needle must be honed. Do not ask about the teachings; subdue the demons! Evil spirits retreat; Urgent Command!"
The yellow talisman struck something cold, and as Bai Zhuo chanted his incantation, heart-wrenching cries filled the air, reverberating throughout the hotel’s first floor. However, after a moment, those cries transformed into a woman’s soft giggle—far from pleasant; it was downright chilling, especially in the darkness!
Zhang Min was frozen in fear by what had just happened. Gripping her Type 97 assault rifle tightly, she trembled and asked, "Did... did you all see that? A... a female ghost!"
In the darkness, Bai Zhuo did not notice that Soldier Yu Jie was patting Zhang Min's shoulder to comfort her. "Zhang Min, stop talking nonsense. Don’t act recklessly; listen to Captain and Mr. Bai. You’ll be fine."
But with that pat, he extinguished a flicker of hope in Zhang Min’s heart.
Zhang Min swallowed hard. "Okay... okay! But I really saw it—her face covered in sores and no eyeballs... so terrifying..."
"Enough!" Bai Zhuo whispered sharply. "If you don’t want to die, shut your mouth quickly; otherwise, you won’t know how you died! From now on, no one turns on any lights! Follow me!" Having grown accustomed to the darkness, they could vaguely see each other and promptly followed Bai Zhuo's lead.
“Ehehe, hahaha... Come on~” The ethereal female voice echoed in the hall as a cloud of white mist swept over the heads of the five.
“Don’t listen, don’t look! Ignore these things. I’ve already placed blessing talismans on each of you. Your Yang fire is strong now, and ordinary spirits cannot possess you. What you hear and see now are all illusions, understand?”
However, Zhang Min had already become a startled bird; he completely disregarded Bai Zhuo's words and keenly sensed something floating above him. He aimed his Type 97 assault rifle at the ceiling but found nothing.
“Hmm~ Come on~ Look at me! I’m right here!” The strange female voice rang out again in the hall, causing the four members of the Dragon Abyss Assault Team to stand on edge. Suddenly, Zhang Min felt someone tapping his shoulder from behind, but he was clearly the last one in the team—how could there be anyone behind him? He stopped and curiously looked around, only to find nothing but emptiness.
He let out a sigh of relief and turned back to catch up with the team. However, a pale, bloodless face suddenly appeared before him! This face had no eyeballs at all! It was covered in pus-filled sores, and he could see maggots crawling all over it—terrifying beyond belief!
Zhang Min screamed, his face contorting into a fierce expression as he gritted his teeth and shouted, “I’m going to kill you!” He abruptly raised his assault rifle and fired a burst of bullets at the horrifying face!
“Tat-tat-tat…”
“Get down!” Cai Wenwu, who was leading the group, reacted swiftly, grabbing Bai Zhuo by the back and pushing him to the ground. The two fell flat simultaneously. The other two assault team members also reacted quickly; upon hearing the gunfire, they immediately dropped to the floor and covered their heads.
In the darkness, bullets erupted from the muzzle, scattering the ghostly face before Zhang Min. He laughed triumphantly, “Hahaha! What kind of ghost is this? Just a burst of bullets will take care of it!”
However, Zhang Min's joy was short-lived as that eerie female voice echoed in his ears once more. “Ehehe... I’m right here~ I’m right here! Come on~”
Cold sweat covered Zhang Min’s face as a drop of liquid fell from above and landed on him. Like a startled rabbit, he jumped up with a scream, not even daring to look up as he wildly swept his assault rifle toward the ceiling! “Tat-tat-tat…” Flames erupted as bullet casings clattered to the ground, filling the air with thick smoke.
The bullets once again dispersed the white ghostly figure in mid-air, provoking Zhang Min’s maniacal laughter: “Hahaha... Come on! Come on! I’m not afraid of you!”
“Zhang Min has lost it... Cai Wenwu, Major, aren’t you supposed to be elite? How can someone with such poor mental fortitude be considered elite?” Bai Zhuo asked while lying on the ground, making Cai Wenwu feel somewhat embarrassed. He replied, “Zhang Min is indeed a formidable warrior; perhaps he just has some fear regarding these supernatural things. It seems we need to add psychological assessment to future evaluations.”
“Alright then, is everyone unhurt? If no one’s injured, let’s move on.” Bai Zhuo crawled forward and pointed at four glowing characters: “In this situation, taking the elevator is definitely not an option; we can only use the stairs. Let’s head toward that emergency exit! Let him go crazy here; if we can quickly deal with the suspects upstairs, we might still be able to save him.”
Gunshots echoed continuously in the hall, and it seemed that Zhang Min was no longer able to continue; their combat strength had diminished by a tenth. Bai Zhuo and his group made their way upstairs, uncertain of what the two Sorcerers had done. The corridor was dimly lit, barely allowing them to see shadows five meters away.
Bai Zhuo walked in the middle, with Cai Wenwu and Wang Bin leading the way, while Yu Jie brought up the rear. In the quiet corridor, their footsteps sounded particularly loud. When they reached the thirteenth floor, Cai Wenwu suddenly raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, and they immediately fell into a defensive stance.
Cai Wenwu listened intently for a moment, then glanced up the staircase. Suddenly, he pulled his head back. A loud crash echoed as an object fell from the stairwell, landing right in front of Cai Wenwu!
Even in the darkness, Bai Zhuo's gaze was sharp. He focused on the object that had fallen. "Hiss—!" Bai Zhuo gasped and shouted, "Fall back! Fall back! It's a Dried Corpse!"
Indeed, the object that had fallen was a Dried Corpse. Bai Zhuo did not believe for a second that this Dried Corpse was merely meant to fall on someone! As he expected, the grotesquely deformed Dried Corpse staggered to its feet. It raised its twisted hands and adjusted its drooping head, grinning at Bai Zhuo and the others!
Bai Zhuo's heart raced as he yelled, "Open fire! Aim for the head! Shoot for the head!"
The three soldiers responded instantly despite their fear; their bodies moved faster than their minds could process! Close-range shooting was less effective than using handguns at a distance, so all three drew their pistols from their waists and fired several shots at the Dried Corpse's head!
The deafening gunfire echoed through the corridor, causing Bai Zhuo's ears to ring and temporarily robbing him of his hearing.
A dozen bullets struck the Dried Corpse squarely in the forehead. Without blood to spill, the bullets shattered its skull, sending yellowish-white brain matter splattering everywhere, particularly visible in the darkness.
The impact from the bullets sent the Dried Corpse flying backward until it slammed against the wall.
After its head exploded, there was no further movement from the Dried Corpse. The four initially thought they had resolved the crisis when suddenly they noticed several more Dried Corpses tumbling down from the staircase with loud thuds—twenty or so in total! It turned out that those missing victims were all here!
The Dried Corpses began to rise one by one; some even crawled up the walls like spiders. With a series of thuds, they lunged toward Bai Zhuo! However, members of the Dragon Abyss Assault Team were not to be underestimated; Cai Wenwu swiftly executed a knee strike that connected with one of the lunging Dried Corpses.
The force of Cai Wenwu's knee shattered this Dried Corpse's ribs, caving in its entire ribcage as it crashed down below.
Bai Zhuo shouted, "Break through! Move to the next floor!"
"Yes!"
The three warriors responded in unison, pushing back the several Dried Corpses blocking the entrance and charging into the thirteenth floor. Bai Zhuo turned back, pulling out a yellow talisman and holding it between his fingers. He formed Hand Seals and flung the talisman forward.
"Two Instruments and Four Symbols, Five Elements and Eight Trigrams! Displacement, Fire Separation Talisman, Urgent Command!"
The Fire Separation Talisman struck one of the Dried Corpses at the doorway, igniting spontaneously without a flame. In an instant, the fire enveloped the three Dried Corpses at the entrance! True to its name, the fire consumed them quickly; within just a few breaths, a nauseating smell of charred flesh filled the air as the three Dried Corpses struggled briefly before falling silent. However, this only enraged the dozens of horrifying monsters behind them, which shrieked and charged forward!
These monsters crowded the corridor, around twenty of them densely packed together, sending chills down their spines. The warriors exchanged glances, disregarding any superstitions as they switched on their tactical flashlights and bolted.
"Split up! Mr. Bai, stick with me!" Cai Wenwu shouted as he grabbed Bai Zhuo's arm and ran upstairs, while Wang Bin and Yu Jie headed downstairs. Sure enough, that large wave of Dried Corpses split into two groups heading up and down.
As Bai Zhuo and Cai Wenwu ascended, Bai Zhuo was panting heavily when suddenly a scream echoed from below—it was Wang Bin! Cai Wenwu halted upon seeing the relentless monsters pursuing them. "Mr. Bai! This won't work. I'll hold these monsters off; you hurry upstairs to deal with those two criminals. Take this handgun—unload the safety, aim at the enemy, and pull the trigger. Fifteen rounds—mind the recoil! Go!"
Bai Zhuo was not one to hesitate; he accepted the heavy handgun with a nod and rushed upstairs. The higher he climbed, the more he could distinctly feel the damp, cold Yin Qi mingling in the air.
Approaching the top floor, Bai Zhuo slowed his pace when he suddenly heard a familiar voice—it was Daoist Wang Kun!
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