He instinctively covered the blister on his face caused by the burn, and an image of the doctor popping it with a loud snap instantly flashed through his mind.


    Tap, tap, tap, tap—


    He was terrified, trembling, his teeth chattering uncontrollably.


    [Fear Level of Burnt Ghost +20]


    [Fear Level of Burnt Ghost +20]


    In the next moment, Lin En removed the mask covered in slime from his face, gave the Burnt Ghost a friendly smile, and said:


    "I''m going to the back to get some tools. Please wait a moment, you''re next."


    The Burnt Ghost (ΩДΩ) had all its blisters jump up in fright.


    What a terrifying smile!!


    Why did he give such a creepy smile when he said it was my turn?!


    [Sanity Value of Burnt Ghost -20]


    [Sanity Value of Burnt Ghost -20]


    He had come today because he saw that the old pervert from the Blood Saw Apothecary had gone out, so he thought he might try his luck and see if he could get his burns treated without being too scared.


    But who knew the old pervert left behind a little pervert!


    He trembled as he looked at the Blood Wraith Infant lying on the counter, twitching, its entire face almost turned into black goo.


    "Is this... what''s going to happen to me next..."


    He murmured.


    And at that moment.


    From behind the curtain in the backyard came the harsh, jarring sound of a chainsaw being pulled.


    Zzz—zzz—


    Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—


    The Burnt Ghost (ΩДΩ) clutched its head, so frightened that its bones felt like they were about to fall apart.


    A chainsaw!! It''s a chainsaw!!


    Didn''t he say he was going to get some tools from the backyard?!


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    What are you doing with a chainsaw?!


    In his mind, a vision of a chainsaw-wielding maniac with a perverted smile on his face walking towards him step by step appeared.


    He (?Д?) had black smoke rising from his head.


    And then, in the next moment.


    His ears twitched.


    Thud—


    Thud—


    The footsteps were getting closer!


    That person was coming this way with a chainsaw!


    A shadow slowly appeared on the curtain leading to the backyard, and the sound of the chainsaw was almost upon him.


    "Ah—ah—ah—"


    The Burnt Ghost, terrified, clutched his head, numbers floating up from his head one after another.


    [Sanity Value -20!]


    [Sanity Value -30!]


    [Sanity Value -40!]


    In the next moment, with his Sanity Value completely depleted, the Burnt Ghost scrambled and crawled in terror towards the door.


    "Black Market!! Black Market!! Help! Help!!"


    [Ding! Burnt Ghost mission failed!]


    [Ding! Burnt Ghost''s Fear Level towards you +400!]


    [Ding! Congratulations on acquiring your first customer with an "extremely terrified" attitude towards you. You have received 100 Skull Coins.]


    [Ding! Your Fame +10]


    Lin En: "???"


    He lifted the curtain, staring in shock at the trail of ashes left by the Burnt Ghost crawling out, and said:


    "What happened? I was just going to sharpen my scalpel, why did he leave so suddenly?"


    And why did my Fear Level increase by 400?


    Why is he extremely terrified of me?


    I''ve always adhered to the principle of service with a smile, spoken politely, and been so attentive to customers. Shouldn''t that make them feel more favorable towards me?


    Lin En couldn''t understand.


    But since he left, he left.


    Lin En felt a bit regretful.


    Anyway, let''s sort out this ghost baby first.


    Ding—


    The sharp little carving knife in Lin En''s hand gleamed brightly.


    ***


    An hour later.


    Lin En sat at the counter, smiling with satisfaction as he put down the knife, looking at the ghost baby sitting in front of him.


    "Doesn''t it look much better now?"


    A cherry-like mouth, chubby cheeks, big eyes, and a delicate nose.


    The previously terrifying and indescribable twisted mass had been carefully sculpted by Lin En into something cute and lifelike.


    Before crossing over, Lin En had always been the top student in his class in crafts.


    The clay portraits he made were unanimously praised and lauded by his classmates.


    Lin En smiled, feeling pleased.


    Just then, a vertical pupil suddenly grew on the ghost baby''s forehead.


    Pop—


    Lin En immediately poked it out.


    He closed his eyes and said, "This is not a place for an eye, this is a face I painstakingly crafted. If you try to ruin it, don''t blame me for using the knife again."


    [Blood Wraith Infant''s Fear Level +50]


    [Blood Wraith Infant''s Fear Level +50]


    [Ding! The system has detected that the Blood Wraith Infant''s Fear Level towards you has surpassed the rate of its resentment growth, crisis level has decreased to -321% and continues to decrease.]


    [Ding! You have triggered a hidden task: Suppress the Ghost Baby''s Resentment, current completion: 321%, you have received a reward: 151 Skull Coins, Sculpting Skill Experience +100, Special Reward: Vengeful Spirit Hair x5]


    Lin En was taken aback.


    So you can trigger hidden tasks like this?


    It seems there are many functions of this system that I still need to explore.


    In the next moment.


    Five long strands of hair appeared in his hand.


    Descriptions of those five strands of hair immediately appeared before his eyes.


    [Vengeful Spirit Hair]: Hair of a female ghost filled with extreme resentment. When possessed, the target will be strangled to death by the hair wrapping tightly around their neck.


    Lin En rubbed his chin.


    This seems like a good self-defense tool, but there are only five strands, so I need to think carefully about how to use them.


    Lin En put the hair away, sat at the counter, and continued to tap on the abacus, quietly waiting for the next customer to arrive.


    Of course.


    His attention was always on the ghost baby in front of him.


    As soon as it showed any signs of breaking down, Lin En would immediately press it back and adjust it again.


    Time flew by.


    The light from the Soul Lantern outside gradually dimmed.


    And this meant that night was about to fall in this world.


    The way to distinguish between day and night in this dark world is by the light of the Soul Lantern, because at night in this world, the Soul Lantern cannot be lit no matter what.


    And this means.


    Without the protection of the Soul Lantern, any monster can freely enter your sanctuary and tear you to pieces.


    And just as the light dimmed and Lin En was about to close up shop.


    Knock, knock, knock—


    There was a knock on the door.


    A tall man appeared there, wearing a thick black cloak, a black top hat, and long gray hair.


    The massive shadow cast from outside the door gave an overwhelming sense of pressure.


    Lin En''s heart tightened.


    Because the panel of that person appeared before his eyes.


    [Demon Hunter, Ocarlos]


    [Race]: Human Race


    [Level: ???]


    [Combat Ability]: You will undoubtedly die


    [Alignment: Chaotic Good]


    [Description]: A powerful demon hunter who roams the dark world alone. He belongs to no organization and is very mysterious. He has dedicated his life to hunting down the massive monsters he deems evil. Do not attempt to understand him; it is very dangerous.


    Lin En: "???"


    This seems to be... a person!