See the Law of Deception

Chapter 9 Summoning Ghosts (8)

Lu Jinzhao had thought that after the surgery, she would cover this eye so that she could not see things she shouldn't see.

But now, that path is clearly blocked.

She calmed down and thought about how to protect herself in the last few hours.

"Time is running out. You should have the surgery first, and we'll see you later."

Lu Jinzhao wiped the blood from his face, and with one lifeless and the other stinging eye, he looked at Jiang Yingzhi and said goodbye.

She didn't believe she was out of the current crisis, nor did she believe the "ghost" had left.

Staying here any longer is not a good idea. Jiang Yingzhi's surgery is about to begin, and she doesn't even know if the ghost staring at her has left.

Leaving here wouldn't guarantee her safety, so she needed to confirm something.

Lu left the clinic close to midnight, just before the most dangerous time of the day.

But she had no choice; there was nowhere safe to hide on the platform.

When we went outside, it was already completely dark.

Although the lights prevented it from being pitch black, it was still completely silent, and not a single person could be seen.

The faint red and blue light emanating from those shop signs became an unsettling presence at that moment.

Most of the shops on the street were closed. Even those few that were still open were empty, with no sign of shopkeepers visible through the glass doors and windows.

It was as if she was the only person left on the entire street.

In the dim night, even my own footsteps became exceptionally clear.

As she walked, a faint echo lingered, as if someone was closely following her footsteps on the ground.

Lu Jinzhao couldn't help but want to look back, but she didn't dare to.

She didn't know if the ghost was following her.

Now, what should I do if I see a ghost when I look back?
She could only look down at the ground beneath her feet, so that she could at least see what was happening behind her.

Of course, all you can see is whether there is a person, or a ghost, right behind her.

Even so, it couldn't give Lu Jinzhao much of a sense of security.

"I finally understand how Lin Shuyue and the others felt."

This is indeed a form of torture.

A chill ran down her spine, and a sense of crisis drove her to quicken her pace. At this moment, Lu Jinzhao truly understood how powerless ordinary people were when facing something like a ghost.

Without a way to counter it, without communication or exchange, running away is like being a headless fly.

Even a single glance could be fatal!

In the quiet night, only Lu Jinzhao's increasingly hurried footsteps echoed on the street.

Based on his memory, Lu Jinzhao walked to the foot of a building.

This is the building where Lin Shuyue performed the ghost-seeing ritual.

She needed to check on Lin Shuyue's current situation.

"Thankfully, nothing unexpected happened."

The fact that she didn't die on the way to find Lin Shuyue made Lu Jinzhao breathe a slight sigh of relief, but when she thought about what she was about to do, she began to struggle endlessly.

Do we really need to confirm this?
Confirm whether Lin Shuyue was killed by a ghost.

If you die, find the item Jiang Yingzhi mentioned and take it.

However, the act of seeking out Lin Shuyue was itself too dangerous!

"Will I be safe if I don't go looking for them?"

My eyes are still stinging, as if a ghost is reminding me, "I haven't let you go yet."

She hesitated for two seconds, then pulled out a sheepskin bag from her pocket—the one she hadn't taken out since getting on the train. It was the only thing that might offer her guidance.

Even if she didn't know the consequences of using it.

Lu Jinzhao took a deep breath, and with a sense of anticipation, opened the sheepskin.

Can.
It's blank inside.

Not a single word, not a single hint of revelation, appeared on the sheepskin.

Lu Jinzhao's expression did not change, because she did not completely pin her hopes on the sheepskin to help her.

After all, she didn't have a good feeling about what Yangpi had said at the time: "Pay the price in exchange for survival."

But the fact that Yangpi didn't say anything at this point was also a signal.

Sheepskin felt she wasn't desperate enough.

They weren't so desperate that they were willing to do anything to survive.

This also means that the price she needs to pay may be even more terrifying than she imagined!
"Indeed, up to now, I still don't think I'm doomed."

Lu Jinzhao put away the sheepskin, looked at the small building under the night sky, hesitated for half a minute, and finally stepped inside.

Given the choice between passively waiting for the ghost's attack and actively seeking a way out, she chose to take the initiative.

It was darker inside than outside, and the motion-activated lights seemed to be broken.

Lu Jinzhao was not surprised by this.

In horror movies, the first thing to go wrong is always the "light".

She took out her phone, turned on the flashlight, and climbed the stairs using the only light she could find.

With vision further weakened, a person's sense of security will generally plummet at this point, and it's not impossible for those with weaker mental fortitude to break down completely.

But for Lu Jinzhao now, the fact that he can see even less of her is not necessarily a bad thing.

In the confined space, the echoes of footsteps were even more pronounced.

Fortunately, the space was small, allowing her to clearly hear whether there was really something following her behind.

It seemed that no one else was following behind.

At least, there are no people.

Lin Shuyue's room is on the third floor, which isn't very high; you can get there quickly by climbing the stairs.

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When Lu Jinzhao walked out of the stairwell into the corridor and saw the situation before her, her heart skipped a beat.

This building is an old-style tenement building, with a long corridor connecting many single rooms on each floor. At this moment, the corridor lights are out, making it dark inside. The doors of the other rooms are also closed. It is unclear whether the people inside are asleep or if there is no one at all.

There was only one room with its door slightly ajar.

A dim light shone through the open crack, like a ray of light in an abyss, but Lu Jinzhao knew that this light in the darkness was more like a deadly trap.

Because the only room with the door open and the light on was the room where Lin Shuyue was.

Moreover, she clearly remembered that they closed the door when they left!

Who opened the door after they left?
"Perhaps I didn't come to the wrong place."

There is indeed the "information" she needs here, but it may be very dangerous.

Having mentally prepared herself, Lu Jinzhao slowly approached the doorway and peered into the room through the gap of less than three centimeters.

With just one glance, Lu Jinzhao felt a chill run down her spine and wanted to turn around and leave immediately!

Through the dim light in the room, she could clearly see Lin Shuyue still sitting at the table, her hand on the cup, her expression one of pain and rage, and behind her...
A ghost was clinging tightly to her, its back against hers, its hand gripping hers as it rested on the cup, as if they were an extension of each other.

It's been too long since I've written anything; I'm completely rusty. Time to refresh my skills.

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(End of this chapter)