On the Ark.

However, this doubt was quickly put aside, because she had already walked to the door, grasped the doorknob, and asked in a cool voice, "Who is it?"

But to her surprise, the voice that answered her was clear and loud.

"Hey! Quack doctor, open the door! Open the door, quack doctor!"

This sunny and energetic voice left Guigu Xuehui somewhat bewildered. What was this? This was more than just blatant blatant!

But she quickly calmed down: "Who is this quack?"

"Huh?" The person outside seemed to sense something was wrong. "Who are you?"

They're already at my door, why are they asking who I am?

Guigu Xuehui felt that this year's batch of people weren't very good. But since they were willing to act, she would just play along.

She made up a name and told it to others, which only made the people outside even more confused.

"I've never heard of that before. Isn't the quack doctor sharing a room with Skadi? Has he found another woman?" The knocking started again soon after. "Hey, quack doctor, open the door! Can you hear me? I don't care if you find another woman, but you have to give me money! I'm so hungry, I have no money for food!"

Guigu Xuehui, who was listening in the room, felt a sense of bewilderment.

What does this mean? It doesn't sound like they're here to cause her trouble...

"Did you get the wrong room?" Guigu Xuehui asked. "I live alone and don't know this quack doctor you're talking about."

"How could that be? Do you think I'm stupid? Room number 357, I wouldn't forget it."

357?

Guigu Xuehui looked up and glanced at her room number.

351.

Could it really be a mistake?

Still puzzled, Guigu Xuehui told the person outside that she had the wrong room; this was 351, not 357. As soon as she finished speaking, the knocking stopped immediately. A few seconds later, the person outside yelled again, "You really did get the wrong room! I knew the smell was off; quack doctors don't usually smell this effeminate!"

sissy?

This was the first time Guigu Xuehui had ever heard anyone use this word to describe her, and she didn't know what to say.

"I had the wrong number, sorry." The other person said straightforwardly, "But you could have just opened the door earlier, why did you make me knock on the door for so long, really."

After she finished speaking, Guigu Xuehui heard a series of footsteps, as if the people outside were running away quickly.

Just like that, he left?

Was it really just a case of mistaken identity?

Guigu Xuehui was somewhat puzzled, and puzzlement is meant to be answered. On her way upstairs, she glanced around; she remembered room 357 being at the other end of the corridor. So she waited a moment, making sure no one was outside, before slowly opening the door.

There was no one outside the door. Guigu Xuehui hid the scythe behind the door, then walked out of the room and looked towards the end of the corridor, which led to room 357. Sure enough, she saw a woman with long gray-white hair, carrying a greatsword, leaning against the wall of the corridor, about ten meters away.

Is that the woman who was talking to her just now?

Judging from his demeanor, it doesn't seem so.

As Guigu Xuehui thought this, at the same time, the other person seemed to sense something and turned to look at her. Then, their dark eyes met their deep red pupils, and almost simultaneously, their brows furrowed.

A powerful woman.

This was Guigu Xuehui's first thought. Her second thought was a bit strange. She felt that this woman gave her a very familiar feeling, but she was also very sure that she had never seen this woman before.

After their eyes met for about five seconds, Guigu Xuehui looked away and returned to her room.

Skadi's brows were furrowed until the door beside her was pushed open.

Lin Ye grumbled as he walked out: "That Lappland is such a pain in the ass. She disappeared somewhere when we went for a late-night snack, and we couldn't find her anywhere. Now she suddenly reappears and wants me to take her to eat... Hmm, what are you looking at?"

Skadi looked away and shook her head.

"nothing."

A very strange person.

Skadi thought to herself.

Have I seen her somewhere before?

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Author's note: I originally planned not to create any more original female characters after Messiah, but I haven't been a big fan of the recent operators, so I created another one. However, I really like Mostima, and I'll definitely write about her in the future.

Chapter 373, 7 and 1

“You’re late.” Rusar looked coldly at Kazan as he entered the room. “At a time like this, you shouldn’t be late.”

“Calm down, old friend.” Kazan took off his cylindrical hat and hung it on the coat hanger, then slowly removed the monster mask he had bought on the street, revealing a smiling face beneath it. “We have plenty of time.”

Rusar, who was sitting in his chair and playing with the dagger in his hand, sneered when he heard Kazan's words and plunged the dagger into the table in front of him: "Kazan, you should know that back in Syracuse, we would often cut off a finger of anyone who was late for a collaboration."

Faced with Rusar's threat, Kazan shrugged nonchalantly: "But this isn't Syracuse. This is just a very ordinary, relaxed town, and we're preparing for the upcoming 'Halloween'. So Rusar, why are you keeping such a long face? Wouldn't it be better to enjoy the 'Halloween' atmosphere before the mission begins? As far as I know, you don't have such a festival in Syracuse."

“We don’t need it either,” Rusar said impatiently. “Anyway, you shouldn’t have been late, and don’t give me that nonsense.”

"Okay, okay, it's my fault." Kazan raised his hands in surrender. "I won't do it again next time, but I'm not here to play around. I'm here to gather intelligence to make sure your mission goes more easily."

Rusar snorted coldly and said nothing.

Kazan tidied his belongings, then sat down opposite Rusar and said with a smile, "Do you know why I booked this hotel?"

Rusar looked at Kazan.

Kazan, being quite tactful, didn't wait for Rusar's question and said directly, "Because our target, the 'Ghost Seeker' lady, is also staying at this hotel."

Rusar's expression finally changed slightly, and he immediately asked, "Where? Which room?"

Kazan seemed to have anticipated Rusar's reaction, and his smile deepened, but instead of revealing the room number, he said, "Don't be in such a hurry, old buddy. Are you planning to make your move here?"

"Why not?"

"Come on, this isn't Syracuse," Kazan said. "You can't just transplant the Syracuse thing here. You should know how many outsiders come from all over the world to participate in 'Halloween'?"

"So what?" Rusar said, arms crossed, leaning back in his chair, clearly annoyed. "We'll do it, not you. You just need to prepare the money, tell me the room number, and my men and I will bring that guy to you. As for the rest, you don't need to worry about it."

"Is this typical Syracuse thinking?" Kazan sighed. "Old buddy, I'm advising you because I want this operation to be more secure. I really want that woman, so I'd never harm you. Anyway, I won't pay you less even if it's a day or two later, so what's the rush?"

Rusar scoffed, "If you were being stared at like a monster by a bunch of guys on the street, you'd be just as impatient with me. I don't understand what's wrong with the people here; have they never seen a Syracuse before?"

“So that’s why.” Kazan smiled. “There’s nothing to worry about. Most of the people who come to Halloween are children, and children always like to look around. You Syracuse people, especially pure Syracuse people like you, are indeed quite rare. But you’re right, if we attract too much attention, it will indeed be disadvantageous for us if it drags on… In that case, let’s give it a try.”

“Ha, so this is how it all ends up?” Rusar pulled a dagger from the table. “Tell me which room, and I can bring that woman to you in ten minutes.”

“How many times have I told you, don’t rush, old buddy,” Kazan said. “I told you to give it a try, not to use brute force to tie her back. After all, she’s not the kind of woman who can’t even kill a chicken; she’s quite strong.”

Rusar scoffed, "She's just a woman. How strong can she be?"

“Guigu Xuehui, that’s her full name,” Kazan said softly. “You shouldn’t be unfamiliar with the Guigu family, right?”

Rusar frowned slightly: "That Guigu family from the Eastern Kingdom?"

“Yes, Guigu Xuehui is the most talented person among the younger generation of the Guigu clan. Legend has it that she had already mastered the entire Guigu sword technique by the age of thirteen.” Kazan tapped the table lightly and said slowly, “She was originally the most promising person to inherit the family, but for some reason, she chose to leave the family and become a ‘ghost seeker’, traveling all over the world.”

"...So she's from the Ghost Valley family." Rusar's eyes narrowed slightly. "In that case, you want this woman not just because of that 'ghost seeker' identity, right?"

Kazan laughed: "You saw through me, but I wasn't lying. There are countless wealthy people willing to pay for such a beautiful woman with such a legendary identity."

Rusar sneered twice: "But you told me before that she was just a woman not worth caring about."

“If it were really not worth caring about, I wouldn’t have paid you so much money. That money would definitely be enough for me to buy a hundred Filin girls of good quality.”

“But a hundred Felin girls are no match for the young master of the Guigu family, are they?” Rusar said. “You didn’t explain this to me clearly before, and I actually believed you. So, if you want me to keep her tied up, no problem, but you need to pay more, otherwise forget it. The young master of the Guigu family is not so easy to deal with.”

Kazan sighed. "Old buddy, you really know how to find a loophole. Alright, since you've put it that way, I'll add a third to the original price. Don't think it's too little; this kidnapping won't be difficult for you. You don't need to fight her, because I have this."

Under Rusar's watchful eye, Kazan took a small paper bag out of his pocket and placed it on the table.

Rusar picked up the small paper bag, waved it near his ear, and heard a rustling sound: "Powder? You want me to drug her? Do you think this kind of method can deal with the young master of the Guigu family?"

Hearing Rusar's disdainful tone, Kazan laughed again: "This is no ordinary powder, but a special one made for the demons of the Eastern Kingdom. It has a special effect on the demons."

Rusar frowned slightly: "It has a special effect on the ghost race?"

“Yes, the Ghost Clan is a very special race, quite different from other races in many ways, and this medicine is made specifically for the Ghost Clan’s unique physique,” ​​Kazan said. “When dissolved in water, it is colorless and tasteless, and when a Ghost Clan drinks it, all their strength will rapidly dissipate in a short period of time.”

Rusar squinted at Kazan: "So, you mean as long as she takes this powder, I can bring her back without lifting a finger? If it's that simple, why did you spend so much money to hire me?"

"Getting Guigu Xuehui to take this powder is no simple matter; she's not some naive girl," Kazan said. "She'll definitely be very cautious. So this powder is just an experiment. If it doesn't work, you'll still have to force it yourself."

“So you had a backup plan, which is in line with your personality.” Rusar nodded. “In that case, I’ll have my men try your powder first. But let me make this clear: if it works out of the blue, you’ll have to pay me the fee I just mentioned. If it fails and I have to handle it myself, you’ll have to pay more.”

Kazan's lips twitched slightly: "You..."

“If you don’t want to, you can leave now,” Rusar said calmly.

Kazan sighed. "Alright, as you wish."

Rusar smiled. "That makes everything easier. So, what's the room number?"

“Open the paper bag, I’ve already written it on it.”

Rusar opened the paper bag and saw three simple numbers written on it.

357.

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Author's note: Only 20 more chapters to go!

Chapter 374 Thank you, no need, goodnight.

Lin Ye didn't know why, but even though he came here on vacation, he felt more tired than when he was working.

Was it really because of the brat? Tonight, Lin Ye had a little understanding of how Hemer felt when she was alone with Ifrit. She was a complete troublemaker, even eating a late-night snack was unruly. She insisted that the barbecue at the hotel was not good and that she wanted to grill it herself. As a result, she grilled it to medium-rare, forcing Lin Ye to order another serving.

After finally finishing their late-night snack, Lin Ye, following White Owl's instructions, reminded her to take her medicine. However, getting her to take it was no less difficult than coaxing and tricking Nightingale into taking her medicine—another ordeal. Finally, Lin Ye had to resort to his trump card: "If you don't take your medicine, I'll call your mother!" Only then did Ifrit reluctantly take the medicine. Judging from this tried-and-true tactic, Ifrit was indeed easier to deal with than Nightingale had been.

So thankfully, Nightingale has been cured. If it were still the same Nightingale as before, plus Ifrit now, Lin Ye really wouldn't be able to handle it.

After he finally settled Ifrit down, Lappland, who had disappeared earlier, came back, complaining that she was hungry and wanted a late-night snack. Lin Ye initially wanted to give her money and let her take care of it herself, but he was worried that she might accidentally go crazy and tear the restaurant down, which he wouldn't be able to afford to pay for. Reluctantly, just to be on the safe side, Lin Ye accompanied Lappland to another late-night snack. Two late-night snacks within half an hour—Lin Ye had never experienced anything like this before. Fortunately, Lappland was relatively well-behaved while eating and didn't cause as much trouble as Ifrit. So, after finishing their snack, Lin Ye took her back to her room.