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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
"Who!" Bai Zhuo suddenly raised the 92 pistol in his hand, the laser sight and tactical flashlight aimed straight ahead. Cai Wenwu crouched on the ground, too afraid to move, worried that Bai Zhuo might accidentally fire and hit him. He shouted, "Brother Bai, don't scare me like that!"
A chilling wind brushed past his ear, causing Bai Zhuo to shiver and turn around abruptly, but there was nothing there.
Bai Zhuo took a deep breath. "This ancient tomb is a bit strange."
Cai Wenwu chuckled nervously. "Brother Bai, put the gun down for now. At this distance, even if I were skilled, I couldn't dodge a bullet."
"Oh, my bad, Wu." Bai Zhuo apologized. "I thought I saw a shadow; it might have just been my imagination." Cai Wenwu stood up and asked, "Bai, can you see those things since you were born?"
Bai Zhuo knew what he meant and replied, "Yes, my family used to be part of the Yin-Yang Family. I was born with the ability to see those things. But as for the Yin-Yang Family, that's all in the past. Ever since my parents died, the Bai Family has fallen into decline... They only left some memories in my heart."
"Uh, sorry for bringing up bad memories."
"It's fine; I've gotten used to it. Let's go; we shouldn't keep your brothers waiting." Cai Wenwu nodded and picked up the welding gun as they ventured deeper into the tomb.
The passageway of the tomb was eerie, with an uncomfortable chill blowing from who knows where. The tunnel spiraled downward in a staircase-like fashion, and the light grew dimmer.
At that moment, an unusual sound came from behind them. Bai Zhuo's hair stood on end; this unknown feeling was unsettling. He stopped in his tracks and raised his pistol to shine it behind him. But there was nothing there. Cai Wenwu sensed something was off with Bai Zhuo and asked, "What's wrong, Bai?"
Bai Zhuo stared at the back without turning around. "Wu, didn't you hear any strange sounds?"
Cai Wenwu shook his head, feeling a bit uneasy due to Bai Zhuo's behavior. He forced a smile and said, "Brother, did you not sleep well last night? Why are you so jumpy?"
Bai Zhuo shook his head. "No, it's just that I feel like something is following us. But logically speaking, if it were one of those dirty things, I should be able to see it. It's strange."
A drop of cold sweat trickled down Cai Wenwu's forehead as he changed the subject. "Bai, did you see the stakes on the wall?"
"Well, it seems like there’s one every so often. Is it for torches?" Bai Zhuo nodded, keeping pace with Cai Wenwu.
Cai Wenwu replied, "You got half of it right, but it's not for torches; it's for Luminous Pearls." Hearing this, Bai Zhuo recalled the large pearl that Kagura Aoi had given him, which was currently resting on his Pomegranate Tree at home.
He exclaimed in surprise, "A Luminous Pearl? That's so extravagant!"
"Who isn't?" Cai Wenwu sighed. "But unfortunately, all these Luminous Pearls have been stolen by those Tomb Raiders."
Could the Kagura Family also be involved in the Tomb Robbery? It was very likely! Luminous Pearls were a rare treasure found only in Huaxia; Bai Zhuo didn't believe this was a coincidence.
A few sporadic gunshots echoed from below once again. Cai Wenwu turned back to see Bai Zhuo frowning and asked, "Bai, what's wrong?"
"I'm just thinking about some things. How many combat personnel are there inside?"
"Yu Jie and Wang Bin, plus five teams, you and I make a total of twenty-nine people."
"If nothing goes wrong," Bai Zhuo added. Cai Wenwu's expression tightened at this and he asked, "I understand your concern for me, but my five team members are seasoned warriors who have faced life-and-death situations. Are they really that inadequate?"
Bai Zhuo replied, "It's not that I doubt your warriors. Just think about it; we've already used no less than a hundred Luminous Pearls just in the passageway. The identity of the tomb's owner must be incredibly noble. You see, disturbing the resting place of the dead is a serious taboo. Those ancient ancestors rest underground, especially those of high status; it’s only natural that their tombs are filled with traps to prevent disturbances from later generations. Traps guarding the tomb are not to be feared; what we should fear is..."
Cai Wenwu's heart sank at Bai Zhuo's words. Before he could finish, he exclaimed, "You mean there are guardians for the tomb? How is that possible!"
"That's the most optimistic scenario," Bai Zhuo continued. "The tomb owner had a noble status and a vast family; it's reasonable to assume that descendants would guard his tomb even until now. What I'm worried about is the possibility of undead guardians!"
"Undead guardians?"
"Exactly!" Bai Zhuo took a deep breath as a chill coursed down his throat and escaped through his nostrils, bringing with it a slight feeling of nausea. "From the current situation, the likelihood of undead guardians is very high! And with all the traps inside the tomb... Wu, it's not that I want to discourage you, but after we rescue your cousin, let's retreat."
Cai Wenwu slowed his pace to ponder for a moment before nodding slightly. "I trust your judgment, Bai. It's just..."
"Ah—!"
Before Cai Wenwu could finish his words, a piercing scream echoed from the ancient tomb. "Oh no! It's Yu Jie!" Cai Wenwu dashed forward at full speed.
"Ugh..." A faint sound came from behind Bai Zhuo. He turned around abruptly, catching a glimpse of a grayish-white shadow flash by, only to vanish again.
Could it be that I can't see it?
Bai Zhuo tightened his grip on his backpack, feeling the firmness of the Thunderwood Sword before he hurried to catch up with Cai Wenwu.
Sometimes, a powerful modern weapon is not as useful as a Peach Wood Sword.
Minutes later, the narrow passage gradually opened up into a spacious and bright hall. The sounds of gunfire, screams, and fighting grew increasingly distinct.
This was a massive hall, as large as a football field and three stories high. Bai Zhuo looked up in shock. What astonished him was not the height of the hall but the walls above, which were embedded with countless Luminous Pearls, twinkling like stars in the night sky!
"Bai! Stop daydreaming and come help!" Cai Wenwu shouted. Bai Zhuo snapped back to reality and saw that in one corner of the hall, a dozen soldiers in green military uniforms were being cornered by two figures! Bai Zhuo focused his gaze—two Black Zombies!
The soldiers' morale surged upon seeing Cai Wenwu arrive, and they raised their weapons to coordinate with him. Cai Wenwu led Bai Zhuo in a side attack; both carried incendiary grenades, and the flames spewing from their guns were exceptionally bright, making their trajectories clear. As expected of a Major-level soldier, Cai Wenwu fired five quick shots from his Type 95 assault rifle, each hitting the target squarely in the head! In contrast, Bai Zhuo's performance was different; he fired six rounds from his Type 92 pistol but failed to hit any of the Black Zombies.
Cai Wenwu's accuracy was indeed commendable, but the situation remained grim. Bullets struck one of the Black Zombies' temples with a series of metallic clangs that were utterly baffling. The incendiary grenades ignited the clothing and hair of the Zombie, gradually engulfing its entire body in flames.
The Black Zombie feared fire and roared in pain, becoming even more frenzied. Bai Zhuo shouted, "It's too far; I can't penetrate it! Do you have any gasoline? Burn it!"
"Where am I supposed to find gasoline? I'll distract them; you go check on that Yu Jie!" Cai Wenwu slung his rifle over his back and grabbed a welding gun and oxygen tank before charging forward.
"Use Heart Claws and teeth! Don't go head-to-head!" Bai Zhuo reminded him. He clenched his black Li Fire Talisman tightly before letting it go—there were dangers lurking in the ancient tomb, and that elusive shadow had yet to reveal itself. He dared not act recklessly just yet. A trump card should only be used at the critical moment; that's what makes it a trump card.
Cai Wenwu held an oxygen tank in one hand and a welding gun in the other, cranking up the power to its maximum. The muzzle spewed flames like a long sword, the fiery "blade" mixed with eerie blue flames aimed directly at the engulfed Black Zombie. The Zombie indeed feared fire; upon seeing Cai Wenwu charging with the flaming sword, it bent its legs slightly and leaped backward, surprisingly jumping five or six meters away! It turned out that the Black Zombie could jump, already exhibiting characteristics of a Jumping Corpse!
The nearby Black Zombie bared its fangs menacingly and sprang into action, its stiff arms thrusting straight toward Cai Wenwu's throat!
"Watch out!" Bai Zhuo couldn't help but shout from behind, inadvertently drawing the attention of the fire-wrapped Black Zombie. However, this ordinary flame posed no real threat; without any combustible material on the Black Zombie, it ceased to burn. As the flames subsided, a charred body slowly revealed itself beneath, looking terrifyingly grotesque.
The Black Zombie lunged forward, and Bai Zhuo quickly retrieved his Peach Wood Sword from his backpack, bracing himself. This was his second encounter with a Zombie; the first had been with a Jumping Corpse at Southern High School. Fortunately, this Black Zombie was a level lower than the Jumping Corpse, and over the past six months, his spiritual power and insight had grown significantly, allowing him to remain calm.
As the Black Zombie charged at him, the stench of burnt flesh filled Bai Zhuo's nostrils. He knew that the Black Zombie possessed immense strength and was impervious to blades and guns; he couldn't confront it head-on. He swiftly dodged aside and raised his Thunderwood Sword. A flash of electricity sparked along the wooden blade as Bai Zhuo felt a tremendous force surge through it, nearly causing him to lose grip.
Both Bai Zhuo and the Black Zombie staggered back a few steps, but the Black Zombie roared in fury! It turned out that when the Thunderwood Sword collided with its claws, one of them was severed!
The severed claw fell to the ground, sparking with electricity as it bounced several times. Blood gushed from the Black Zombie's wrist, dark as ink. Bai Zhuo was taken aback; he hadn't expected his Peach Wood Sword to be so powerful and momentarily lost his composure.
The Black Zombie emitted a series of incomprehensible roars. Suddenly, the Black Zombie entangled with Cai Wenwu shifted direction and leaped swiftly toward Bai Zhuo!
The two Black Zombies seemed to share an uncanny connection as they coordinated their attacks seamlessly. Caught off guard by his own surprise, Bai Zhuo found himself in peril.
"Bai Zhuo! Watch out!" Cai Wenwu shouted from afar.
The leaping Black Zombie's arms were rigid and straight as they aimed for Bai Zhuo's back; meanwhile, the charred Black Zombie sprang into action, revealing its ghastly white fangs as it lunged for Bai Zhuo's throat! (To be continued.)
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