See the Law of Deception

Chapter 10 Summoning Ghosts (9)

The ghost is right behind Lin Shuyue.

But she seemed completely unaware.

It seems that even those who are performing a ghost-seeing ritual cannot actually see ghosts.

"Perhaps it's because the ceremony is still ongoing?"

Once the ritual is broken, the ghost will appear and kill Lin Shuyue.

But if it really wanted to kill, why did it just wait for Lin Shuyue to make a mistake?
Is it because the rules restrict it from doing anything that could affect Lin Shuyue?

Or perhaps, its original meaning is simply waiting.

The difference between these two points is very important.

Lu Jinzhao felt he had to figure this out.

"Lin Shuyue? Are you still alive?"

Outside the door, Lu Jinzhao lowered his head and asked softly into the room.

"Who?!"

Lin Shuyue suddenly looked up, her arms trembling slightly, but her tone was full of eager anticipation.

It looks like someone's coming from outside!
"Yes," Lu Jinzhao said, giving his name.

As she spoke, she kept her head down, refusing to look at Lin Shuyue or the ghost behind her.

"How did you get here? You're still alive!"

"Have you completed your ritual?"

"So now, can you see if there are any ghosts here?"

Lin Shuyue's tone gradually softened from its initial urgency, but the anticipation in her voice grew stronger.

Lu Jinzhao knew what she wanted to ask, and she didn't mind giving the answer directly.

"Yes, the ghost is in the room."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Even though she had expected it, Lin Shuyue still felt a chill in her heart upon receiving this answer.

"Where is it?"

"You don't want to know."

Upon hearing Lu Jinzhao's words, Lin Shuyue gave a wry smile: "I understand, but it's okay, just tell me."

"Right on your back."

Not behind, but on the back.

Lin Shuyue's expression froze completely.

She had considered many possibilities, but she never imagined that a ghost would be so close to her!

Damn it, is she about to die?

A look of terror appeared on Lin Shuyue's face, and she even wanted to stand up and run away immediately, at least to get rid of the thing on her back!

But she immediately forced herself to calm down.

Don't rush, she still has a trump card!
Knowing that ghosts do exist, and even knowing where they are, is a much better situation than before. She can't let fear cloud her judgment.

Lin Shuyue took several deep breaths, her mind still racing, when she heard Lu Jinzhao's footsteps outside the door, as if he were about to leave.

"etc.!"

"Are you leaving?"

Lu Jinzhao stopped at the right moment. She still kept her head down, and Lin Shuyue couldn't see her expression through the crack in the door. She could only hear her say, "Yes, there are ghosts here. It's too dangerous. I'm going somewhere else."

Lin Shuyue immediately said anxiously, "No, wait a minute!"

Her original plan was to try to leave when the train was about to arrive, but now that she knew the ghost was on her back, she couldn't remain indifferent, nor could she stay here any longer!

Moreover, since Lu Jinzhao has already completed the task of seeing ghosts, is still alive, and has the ability to see ghosts, perhaps she should travel with Lu Jinzhao.

At least, the other party's ability to see ghosts can prevent many dangers.

Lin Shuyue gritted her teeth: "Can you do me a favor?"

Lu Jinzhao hesitated for a few seconds before asking, "What kind of help? I refuse if it's too dangerous."

“It’s not dangerous. Come in. I have a small box and a knife in my pocket. Cut off one of my fingers and put it in the box.”

".Why?"

Lu Jinzhao doesn't seem to be in a hurry to leave now, but she never really intended to leave like this.

Perhaps because it was a matter of life and death, Lin Shuyue no longer hid it.

"This box is special. As long as a part of a limb is sacrificed, it can temporarily shield the owner of the flesh and blood from the ghost's perception."

"Although the time was short, it was enough for me to push the cup there." I see.

This is what Jiang Yingzhi was talking about.

"If that's the case, why didn't you do it sooner?"

Lin Shuyue gave a bitter smile upon hearing this: "Because the price is too high, that's why I've been hesitating."

“Don’t underestimate this single finger; it represents the start of my deal with it.”

“Every three days, I have to pay at least the same price as the first transaction to maintain this contract.”

"Furthermore, this time it was one finger. Next time, even to shield against a ghost of the same level, it will require at least two fingers. And the time after that, it will be four fingers!"

The cost increases exponentially.

"Even if the train could repair a broken body, the money to buy back a life would be far from enough!"

The previous owner of this box was eaten alive by it because he couldn't afford the price.

Supernatural items can help them temporarily deal with ghosts, but they are also a more dangerous existence than ghosts.

This box was also considered quite low-rated among the few supernatural items she had encountered.

Because the cost is too high, and it cannot be stopped.

But these are the kinds of supernatural items she can get now.

Paying a terrible price is better than dying here.

The more Lu Jinzhao listened, the more uneasy he felt.

She thought of sheepskin.

Isn't this exactly the same?

If the price of the box was so terrible, what about the sheepskin?

"Okay, I'll help you."

Lu Jinzhao agreed.

She pushed open the door, lowered her head, and walked to the table. Lin Shuyue had already placed the box and knife on the table with her other free hand.

The knife was an ordinary knife, and the case was only the size of a palm, bronze in color, and looked like a relic from an old era.

"let's start."

"Be quicker and more ruthless."

She gave the instructions.

Lu Jinzhao doesn't look like someone who exercises regularly. If she's too weak, she might not be able to cut off her finger with one stroke, and she'll have to suffer.

This was Lu Jinzhao's first time doing this kind of work. She picked up the knife, gripped it, and then used her other hand to position Lin Shuyue's fingers. After that, she raised her hand and aimed for the right spot.

——Boom!

With a swift and decisive strike, the force was unexpectedly great, severing Lin Shuyue's little finger.

"vs"

The following syllables, including the words "your father," were stuck in Lin Shuyue's throat because of the pain, and she couldn't say them.

Large beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, her eyes were tightly closed, her lips were pale, and her body was trembling constantly from the pain.

Lu Jinzhao quickly picked up the severed finger and put it into the already opened box.

The next instant, Lin Shuyue's bleeding wound miraculously stopped.

Lin Shuyue forced her eyes open and said in a trembling voice, "Cup Immortal, Cup Immortal, please leave."

Then, instead of waiting for the ghost to make its move, she applied force herself to slowly move the cup from "No" to "Yes".

Successful.

And she didn't die, nor did she feel any discomfort.

Lin Shuyue breathed a sigh of relief, but seeing that Lu Jinzhao's gaze was still on her fingers, she smiled weakly and said, "Isn't it amazing?"

"But this is not because it cares about its master. On the contrary, it wants more flesh and blood because of this box and wants to continue trading, which is why it is doing this."

"It seems everything's fine now, let's go."

Lin Shuyue forced herself to get up, eager to leave the room.

She thought everything was alright.

But Lu Jinzhao, who was following behind her, looked down and clearly saw that there was a pair of legs behind Lin Shuyue.

The ghost was never sent away.

He was still lying on her back.

(End of this chapter)