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Xu Ming was at a loss for words, and Ryougi Shiki remained silent throughout.

A terrifying silence fell over the ward.

After a while, Xu Ming broke the silence.

"I just came to say hello. I have other things to do, so I'll be leaving now. Goodbye, both of you."

Xu Ming's idea was simple: having more friends meant having more options. In case he encountered a problem he couldn't solve in the future, he might be able to ask Ryougi Shiki for help.

Judging from Ryougi Shiki's current state, it won't be long before she joins Aozaki Touko's studio.

As for Aozaki Touko, both her job and hobbies require a lot of money, so Xu Ming has no trouble hiring her.

So Xu Mingcai went to Ryougi Shiki's ward without warning, just to make himself known to her.

Just as Xu Ming was about to leave, Aozaki Touko suddenly called out to him.

"Wait, kid!"

Xu Ming turned his head with a puzzled look.

"Your name is Xu Ming, right? Could you please do me a favor?"

I need to go on a long trip for the next couple of days and won't be able to stay at the hospital with her. However, I sense something is off about the atmosphere at this hospital, and there might be danger at night. So, could you please stay and protect her for the next two nights?

Aozaki Touko pointed at Ryougi Shiki and said.

"I don't need anyone's protection."

Before Xu Ming could answer, Ryougi Shiki coldly refused.

Aozaki Touko ignored Ryougi Shiki and just looked at Xu Ming with a smile.

She seemed to notice the hesitation on Xu Ming's face, and then said:

"Although I can't pay you a commission, you should have a similar ability to the Magic Eye. I have some knowledge of the Magic Eye and may be able to improve your ability a little."

"If it's just for two days... that's fine."

Xu Ming nodded and agreed.

I was just here to make my face known, but now I have the opportunity to take our connection to the next level and improve my own skills. Why not take it?

Ding!

—Unlock the bizarre event 'Qinghe Private Hospital (2 stars)'.

Xu Ming's eyes sharpened instantly, and his expression turned serious.

I never imagined that what Aozaki Touko said was true; this hospital really is not clean!

Xu Ming subconsciously activated his 'spiritual vision' ability.

Under the 'spiritual vision', every detail is clearly visible.

Sure enough, a lot of black mist formed from negative energy appeared in the ward.

Chapter 214 Something's definitely fishy!

"Hey! You two, don't make decisions for me without my permission!"

Ryougi Shiki said coldly.

"Sorry, Shiki, you're not my client."

Aozaki Touko waved her hand dismissively.

"Tsk! They all love to meddle in other people's business."

Ryougi Shiki muttered impatiently.

Aozaki Touko ignored her and instead smiled at Xu Ming.

"Then I'll leave it to you, young man."

"Wait! I have one last question."

Xu Ming glanced hesitantly at Ryougi Shiki on the hospital bed.

Is it inappropriate to have someone of the opposite sex stay with you alone at night?

Aozaki Touko suddenly paused, then burst into laughter, and as she laughed, tears even streamed down her face.

"Sorry! Sorry! I really hadn't thought about that. After all, Shi always makes people forget that she's a girl."

The ward was instantly enveloped by a sharp, chilling aura.

I'll kill you sooner or later!

Ryougi Shiki uttered those words coldly.

Orange left with a grin, leaving Xu Ming alone to bear Ryougi Shiki's wrath.

But this ice-cold beauty remained silent, making the atmosphere in the ward unusually cold.

Xu Ming couldn't stand it any longer, so he made an excuse that he wanted to take a walk around the hospital and then left the ward.

He opened the door and stepped into the hallway, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

Ryougi Shiki's aura was too cold, and he felt very uncomfortable in the ward.

After walking through the corridor to the elevator in the atrium on the 3rd floor, Xu Ming pressed the 'down' elevator button.

The elevator doors opened quickly, and Xu Ming immediately stepped inside and pressed the button for the '1st floor'.

Perhaps because they weren't very familiar with each other, Xu Ming always felt that Ryougi Shiki wasn't easy to get along with.

The thought of having to go back to the ward and endure the rigors of the Ryougi Shiki air conditioner gave Xu Ming a headache.

Since the danger won't occur until night, why don't we just come back tonight...

The thought popped into Xu Ming's mind.

Just as he was deep in thought.

Ding!

With a soft click, the elevator doors opened.

Xu Ming was about to walk out when he suddenly sensed something was wrong and quickly looked up.

I don't know what malfunction happened, but the elevator stopped on the basement level.

Xu Ming didn't think much of it at first, pressed the button for the first floor again, and then pressed the close button.

But the elevator doors didn't close for a long time, as if they were stuck by something.

Xu Ming looked up with some confusion and suddenly realized that right in front of the elevator, at the end of a long corridor, was a large silver-gray door that shimmered with metallic luster, with three large characters written on it: "Morgue".

Tap! Tap!

A strange sound of footsteps suddenly came.

Xu Ming didn't see anyone, but the footsteps were heading straight for the elevator.

Noisy!Noisy!

A sudden crackling sound came from the top of the elevator, and the lights flickered on and off.

Unseen footsteps, flickering lights—everything around us began to feel eerie.

Xu Ming's expression turned serious, and he silently took out his phone from his pocket.

Boom!

My foot landed on the metal floor of the elevator with a dull thud, and then the elevator dipped slightly, as if something had entered it.

Xu Ming, standing inside the elevator, saw nothing.

Without hesitation, Xu Ming raised his hand and pressed the shutter button.

Click!

With a soft sound, a purple-gold radiance instantly engulfed the small elevator car.

Ah!

A faint, piercing scream could be heard.

Soon the lights on the top of the elevator returned to normal, and the elevator began to rise normally to the first floor.

Xu Ming's expression, however, did not relax in the slightest.

This hospital is definitely strange!

How strange, it actually came out in broad daylight!

As Xu Ming stepped out of the hospital building, he felt the gloomy air suddenly lighten.

The afternoon sun shone on him, dispelling the gloom in his heart.

I walked around the perimeter of the hospital's main building but didn't find anything.

Along the way, you could see nurses pushing patients in wheelchairs in the courtyard to sunbathe. This private hospital would be more accurately described as a sanatorium than a hospital.

Xu Ming wandered around for a while without finding anything, so he left the hospital and prepared to find a restaurant to fill his stomach.

Once on the main street, after walking a short distance, a small restaurant with a sign that read "Maple Garden" caught Xu Ming's eye.

He looked him over.

From the outside, this small restaurant appears to be converted from a single-family home. It's not large, but it seems to have a lively, homey atmosphere.

Many small restaurants hidden in neighborhoods in Japan are like this, which probably reflects the Japanese philosophy of saving space.

Xu Ming opened the paper sliding door and went inside.

"welcome!"

The head chef and owner of the restaurant, a middle-aged man with slightly graying hair, immediately greeted us warmly from behind the table.

Xu Ming nodded slightly and sat down at the table.

It seemed that lunchtime had passed, and there were very few customers in the restaurant.

The head chef immediately served Xu Ming a damp towel to wipe his hands and a cup of hot tea, then pointed behind Xu Ming.

"Please let me know what you would like to order."