“So this is the ghost planted inside the body?”
In that instant, Chen Mo’s mind flashed back to Lin Tianheng’s earlier words. This pitch-black, claw-like ability—what exactly was this so-called “ghost planted inside the body” all about? That blackened right hand could actually touch an energy-based spirit body, and it even had a certain lethality against such entities.
The Creepy Radio was indeed a place that overturned common sense!
However, Chen Mo quickly noticed that after repelling the rope noose that had attacked him, the part of Dai Minghan’s right hand that had turned into a ghostly claw seemed to have spread upward slightly compared to before. It extended from his right hand all the way to his arm, now a deep, ink-black state!
Although he had driven off the ghost’s attack, a clear strangulation mark still appeared on Dai Minghan’s neck. The purplish-blue bruise showed that the attack just now was no illusion. At that moment, he let out a violent cough, covered the injured area with his hand, and a pained expression crossed his face.
If not for his quick reaction just now, that damned noose could have killed him in an instant!
But—
Looking at his withered, ghost-claw-like right hand, Dai Minghan’s expression turned grim. The effect of the ghost planted inside the body was indeed powerful, but it also came with risks. Though others didn’t know, he was well aware that this parasitic item grew stronger with each use, and the ghost planted within him became more formidable too! After acquiring this ghost, he had implanted it in his right hand. Each time he activated it, the blackened part of his hand entered a spirit state, allowing him to attack ghosts in the same form.
Yet as he used it more, he discovered that the ghostified part of his right hand was steadily encroaching on his body with every use. After only two uses, the ghost inside had already devoured half his arm. If he kept using this ability, sooner or later, his entire body would be slowly consumed by this internal ghost!
The more he used this power, the faster he would die!
Thinking of this, a bitter smile crept onto Dai Minghan’s face. As participants in this horror story world, the only thing they could rely on to fight against murderous ghosts was the items in their hands. Even though they knew using them more meant greater danger, and ultimately death, under the ghost’s assault, they had no choice but to drink poison to quench their thirst.
Though he had dispelled the supernatural force from the noose, Yin Xiong’s ghost body was still inside the room. So Dai Minghan didn’t dare to casually deactivate the spirit state of his right hand. Just then, the two suddenly noticed that the eerie ghost floating before them had vanished without a trace!
What’s going on?
Had the ghost’s attack ended after repelling the noose?
No, things couldn’t be that simple. Though invisible, the faint, chilling aura in the room hadn’t dissipated. That meant the ghost was still nearby, just in an invisible state now!
A ghost in this state was undoubtedly more dangerous!
“Let’s go! Get out of here!”
At that moment, both understood clearly that staying inside the house meant certain death. The ultimate ghost in this story was not something that could be resisted with just items alone; otherwise, the story would be too simple!
To counter a ghost of this intensity, there was only one method from start to finish: follow the story’s clues and find a way to end it!
All the hidden plot points of the story had been laid out before them, but neither Chen Mo nor Dai Minghan could figure out in that brief moment how to break the story’s ultimate deadly trap.
Were they supposed to seal the ghost, or resolve its resentment?
Seizing the moment the ghost disappeared, Dai Minghan reached out and pulled open the door. Thump, thump, thump—the two dashed out of the room and bolted toward the first floor!
At this point, their lives were still hanging by a thread. The evil spirit in this old mansion could appear at any time, anywhere, and strike them down without warning!
How to break the story’s final deadly trap was a matter for later. First, they had to survive this wave of attacks and escape this haunted house!
Taking a quick stride into the hallway, about to rush down the stairs, Chen Mo suddenly halted. He noticed that the hanging noose had appeared above the staircase, dangling silently in the air!
“Damn, it’s back!”
Though the noose remained motionless at the moment, Chen Mo and Dai Minghan, having already experienced one attack, knew well that if they took another step forward, that terrifying noose would instantly wrap around their necks.
So far, Yin Xiong’s ghost hadn’t truly attacked them directly. Just a dangling noose was enough to send chills down their spines!
Not letting us go downstairs? Was this ghost trying to trap them upstairs and slowly torture them to death?
Such deep-seated resentment—Chen Mo had never encountered anything like it before!
Using items might repel the supernatural force on the stairs, but the ghost’s body was still inside the house. As long as the ghost’s form wasn’t destroyed, the terrifying noose could appear anytime, anywhere, while their items had usage limits!
“Trying to trap us? Bullshit!” Dai Minghan behind him suddenly twisted his face. “Ever since I joined this damn radio station, I’ve watched more horror movies than porn. You think some third-rate director’s scare tactics can make me give in? Dream on, you bastard!”
Cursing loudly, Dai Minghan charged back into the room. When he emerged, he was swinging a chair and smashed it hard against the second-floor window.
With a loud crash, the glass shattered, leaving a gaping hole. Dai Minghan’s face lit up with joy: “Chen Mo! Over here!”
That’s right—they were only on the second floor. Jumping out the window wouldn’t cause serious injury. Dai Minghan’s quick thinking was impressive; no wonder he was a quasi-veteran who had survived two horror stories.
As he spoke, Dai Minghan climbed onto the windowsill. At the same time, Chen Mo’s pupils dilated in an instant.
Just as Dai Minghan was about to leap, Chen Mo suddenly saw Yin Xiong’s ghost reappear in the hallway, floating behind Dai Minghan. Yet it still didn’t attack directly, instead wearing a venomous expression and a sinister smile.
“Wait! Dai Minghan!”
In that split second, a chill ran through Chen Mo’s entire body. A flash of insight struck him: this ghost’s killing method didn’t seem to involve directly attacking the participants...