"Just now, that ghostly thing wrapped its black hair around me, but no skill prompts appeared. Was it just an illusion, or did that thing not have a physical form?"

Or perhaps I possess some hidden skill that prevents me from downloading such things?

Various thoughts flashed through Hu Long's mind.

Unfortunately, the information available at present is limited, making it impossible to determine the correct cause.

He stopped thinking about it, regained his composure, and focused his gaze on the table in front of him.

There weren't many unnecessary things on the table.

There was only a brand new computer and a mobile phone, with the screen protector still on.

A light-colored sticky note was stuck on the corner of the table, with a line of neat handwriting on it:

"Love, Mom and Dad."

This was probably left behind by the original owner's mother.

Hu Long picked up his phone, peeled off the screen protector, did some simple settings, and gave it a quick test.

Then, he opened the computer and pressed the power button.

Whether it's a mobile phone or a computer, the way it's operated is not much different from the previous life.

In addition, the original owner already possessed "master-level network attack and defense" skills.

Hu Long used these devices with the slightest ease, displaying a smooth and skillful demeanor.

He opened his browser with practiced ease, clicked on the forum he frequented, and typed in a few key words in the search bar.

……

slap... slap...

Outside the window, a fine drizzle fell like a veil, the rain threads dense and fine. Looking out from the second floor, one could see the water droplets falling one by one from the eaves.

The water droplet first landed on the edge of the eaves extending from the second floor, hung there, trembled, and then fell straight down after it had gathered enough weight.

Then, without deviating from its target, it struck the wider, sloping roof tiles of the first floor below.

In the distance, the gray-white buildings resembled waves, layer upon layer, each garden villa like an independent estate, with a unique charm in the rain and mist.

Over time.

The clock on the wall ticked away.

The sound of rain outside the window gradually subsided.

"As expected, there's still no useful information!"

half an hour.

Hu Long leaned back in his recliner, rubbing his temples with a slight headache.

As expected, the results of his search were not satisfactory.

It's not that there's nothing online.

Quite the opposite.

There is a lot of information online, but it is too complicated. There are many people like him who have encountered strange things.

However, in Hu Long's view, most of them are fabricated stories or mysterious legends heard from the older generation.

It's not bad as a story, but upon closer examination, you'll find quite a few plot holes.

Or it's something that's impossible to tell whether it's true or false.

It's not very useful as a reference.

He even resorted to some unconventional methods, attempting to hack into certain official databases to find out what was wrong with him.

Logically, the authorities should have recorded such abnormal situations.

However, he was discovered as soon as he entered, and his location was almost traced back to him.

After all, the world has never lacked geniuses in the field of computers.

"It seems we have to find another way, but I have an advantage that the original body cannot match."

Taisu Noodles allows me to acquire skills and download them whenever I encounter someone.

Since such strange things exist, there might be corresponding Buddhist or Taoist practices that can counteract them. Perhaps we can start from that angle…”

Hu Long pondered for a moment and gradually came up with a clear idea.

Next.

It means planning your own future path.

Address any hidden problems you may have.

Then let's see if we can find other ways to obtain source values ​​without being exposed to the sun, in exchange for the ability to download data.

After all, while this method of obtaining source value by "relying on fate" is stable, it is too slow.

Knock knock...

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

At the same time, there was Wendy's steady voice.

"Second Young Master, the Master and Madam have returned. Please come over."

"understood."

Hu Long turned off the screen in front of him, got up, and opened the door.

Wendy waited quietly outside the door. When he came out, she turned slightly to lead the way.

As Hu Long followed her through the corridor and arrived outside the main hall, Hu Zhao was already waiting by the door.

She changed into a black halter-neck dress, her long hair loosely draped over her shoulders, making her skin appear even whiter.

Upon seeing Hu Long, she stepped forward and gently took his arm.

"Go in."

She said in a low voice.

"Your parents are waiting for you inside."

Faced with this sudden closeness, Hu Long paused almost imperceptibly, then let her take his arm and they walked into the main hall together.

Inside the main hall.

There were two figures at that moment.

A middle-aged couple sat on the main sofa.

The man looked at the newspaper in his hand.

The woman, dressed in a plain-colored cheongsam, kept glancing towards the doorway.

Hu Long came in.

The woman seemed unable to contain herself any longer and took a few steps forward to hug Hu Long tightly.

Her voice choked with emotion and trembled:

"Xiao Long...you've suffered so much..."

Then, she stepped back slightly, gently stroked his cheeks with both hands, and gazed at Hu Long through her teary eyes.

"Let Mom take a good look... why have you lost so much weight? Did you not eat properly while you were in the hospital...?"

The middle-aged man did not get up, but merely glanced at him with a calm expression.

"It's good that you're alright!"

Regarding the woman and middle-aged man in front of me.

Hu Long was no stranger to them; he was also in the original owner's memories. He had previously spoken with the two via video call when his "condition improved."

The two were the original owner's parents, Hu Chengwen and He Yanling.

He looked at the woman in front of him, who was trembling and crying as she held him.

This made Hu Long feel slightly uncomfortable.

Although he possesses some of the original owner's memories.

But this doesn't mean he is the original owner of the body and can accept the original owner's relatives without any psychological burden, and call other people's parents "father" and "mother".

Therefore, Hu Long had no choice but to change the subject.

"Yes, I'm fine now."

Speaking of it.

He turned his head and looked around, as if searching for something.

"By the way, where's my younger brother?"

Upon hearing this,

The two glanced at Hu Long and saw that he did not show much unusual behavior.

Thinking back to what Hu Zhao had told them before.

He Yanling hesitated for a moment.

Then he called out to the side, "Aunt Liu."

Not long after.

Then I saw a nanny in her thirties carrying a child as she walked over.

The child is exquisitely beautiful, with double eyelids and big eyes; she is very cute and is playing with a transforming robot in her hand.

After coming out, I saw Hu Chengwen and He Yanling standing to the side.

She opened her arms, her mouth uttering indistinct words like "Dad" and "Mom".

"Call me brother."

Hu Long laughed, clapped his hands, and reached out to take it.

The nanny clearly knew Hu Long's identity.

At first, the little guy was unwilling and kept struggling.

But Hu Long was amused after he raised his hand.

"He's only a little over a year old and can't talk yet. He usually only says 'Mommy' and 'Daddy,' and he can't even say 'sister.'"

Hu Zhao explained from the side.

"What's his name?"

Hu Long asked.

"His name is Hu Yu."

Hu Chengwen spoke up from the side.

"You've just recovered from your illness, don't overexert yourself, put him down."

"Yeah, that's right. You have to stay healthy, don't end up like your brother."

Hu Long smiled and said something to Hu Yu in his hand.

He reached out and handed the child to He Yanling, who was standing nearby.

He didn't know if the other party was worried about tiring him out, but this adoptive father was probably afraid that he might go crazy and throw the child if he wasn't fully recovered.

However, there's no need to bring this up in the open.

Upon hearing Hu Long's words, a barely perceptible trace of guilt flashed in Hu Chengwen's eyes.

His eldest son was locked up in a mental hospital, but he only cared about taking care of his younger son.

This made him feel guilty.

"By the way, I'm a little hungry. When are we going to eat?"

Hu Long naturally and astutely saw this.

The topic was not pursued further. Bringing it up appropriately could evoke guilt in the other party, which would be beneficial to them, but going too far would be counterproductive.

Therefore, he changed the subject and asked.

Although not much time has passed since the last meal, thanks to the body's natural ability to "absorb and metabolize efficiently".

In addition, the strange human figure on his body was absorbing something from him, which naturally made him need more food.

as predicted.

Hearing Hu Long say this, He Yanling, who was standing next to him, seemed even more guilty.

"That's right, we've been so busy talking that Xiao Long must be starving."

"Mom will cook for you herself."

"Mom, the cooks are already preparing the meal."

Hu Zhao, who was standing to the side, explained.

Subsequently, under Hu Long's deliberate influence.

The family atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

After dinner, the family chatted together for a while.

The focus of the discussion was naturally on Hu Long, and Hu Yu, who was only a little over one year old.

Faced with He Yanling's concern and inquiries, Hu Long only gave perfunctory replies.

When it's almost time, make an excuse that you're a little tired.

He then returned to his room.

Back in the room, after closing the door.

Hu Long went to the window and looked at the dark, hazy night in the distance.

His brows furrowed slightly.

He is willing to return to his original life.

Aside from the fact that he has nowhere to go now, and some other factors, there is one extremely important point.

He wanted to figure out what that strange figure was.

According to the original owner's remaining memories, the other party did not have a hobby of exploring strange places.

So it's impossible that they provoked anything dirty.

This greatly reduces the likelihood of it happening.

If that's the case, then there's another, rather darker possibility.

It was done by someone close to the original owner of this body.

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