Lin En stared wide-eyed and instinctively clicked on the image.


    In an instant.


    A cute child with a (?＞︶＜?) expression, held by a tentacle, appeared before his eyes.


    [Everyone]: "???"


    [Evil Spirit Queen]: "My daughter."


    [Everyone]: "!!!"


    [Evil Spirit Queen]: "That human boy said having such a daughter reflects the true goodness and beauty in my heart, but I always felt he was up to something with her, because all my other children look like this. [Image] (Click to view)"


    Lin En clicked to open the image.


    The screen immediately filled with twisted, broken tentacle monsters, gaping creatures, and grotesque flesh conglomerates, heavily polluting the visual senses.


    [Burnt Ghost]: "Uh... Your Majesty, yesterday morning when I went to that shop, I saw that human doctor. He seemed to be using a terrifying method to perform cosmetic surgery on a Blood Wraith Infant... Could it be your daughter...?"


    [Evil Spirit Queen]: "???!"


    [Evil Spirit Queen]: "Private chat, tell me more!"


    Snap—


    Lin En quickly closed the regional channel, eyes wide.


    Are you kidding me?!


    But how could he have known before that this dark world even had a metaverse-like information exchange platform!


    He had just managed to fool that female ghost today!


    And now, in less than a day, it''s all unraveling?!


    Originally, Lin En wanted to explore more features of the Field of Vision.


    But at this moment, Lin En had no interest at all.


    Quickly.


    Lin En logged off.


    The moment his consciousness returned to his body, Lin En dashed to the door at an unimaginable speed.If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.


    Without a word.


    Lin En was about to close the door.


    But almost at the same time, a voice filled with laughter came from the black mist outside.


    "Good child, closing up so early today? Are you afraid of something?"


    Lin En''s expression froze.


    Tap—tap—


    Footsteps echoed.


    Soon, a woman with an enchanting figure and an alluring presence emerged from the black mist not far away.


    Her face bore a seductive smile, long wavy hair draped behind her, and her steps were exceptionally graceful.


    It was the Blood-Clad Wraith from before.


    [Lin En''s Sanity Value -10]


    Did she come this quickly?


    Lin En immediately put on a professional smile, rubbed his temples, and said:


    "No, just feeling a bit unwell today, so I wanted to close early and get some rest."


    The Blood-Clad Wraith sauntered over, slowly biting her crimson lips, and said:


    "Is that so."


    "That''s really a pity."


    "I was hoping to properly thank you for taking care of my daughter."


    [Ding! Crisis Level 79%]


    Lin En instinctively took a step back, secretly gripping the revolver behind him, and smiled:


    "Oh, it''s nothing, just what I should do, no need for thanks!"


    [Ding! You have triggered a mission: Survive, Mission Reward: 200 Skull Coins, 200 Basic Experience, Special Reward x1]


    Lin En: "!!"


    The Blood-Clad Wraith smiled as she stepped closer.


    Her gaze was very gentle.


    But in contrast.


    The Crisis Level kept rising.


    [Crisis Level 81%]


    [Crisis Level 85%]


    [Crisis Level 90%]


    But just as she was about to reach Lin En, a sound of wheels rolling from far to near suddenly came from the darkness in the distance.


    Creak—creak—


    Extremely piercing.


    The Blood-Clad Wraith immediately halted, her smile slightly frozen.


    Slowly, an old woman with wrinkled skin pulling a cart appeared in front of Lin En''s Apothecary, smiling and greeting Lin En.


    "Young man, closing up?"


    Lin En immediately felt like he had grabbed a lifeline, cheerfully approaching and saying:


    "Yes, feeling a bit unwell, so I wanted to rest early. How was your haul today, granny?"


    The Scavenger chuckled: "I''m old, no one cares for this old woman, but with what you gave me today, I won''t need to scavenge for days, hehehe—"


    Without hesitation.


    Lin En earnestly said: "Don''t say that, granny, I''ve gathered some things today that might interest you, shall I give them to you now?"


    "Oh?" The Scavenger chuckled: "Then thank you, young man."


    Lin En quickly returned to the Apothecary.


    Then immediately brought out the long hair dropped by the Demon Hunter and the Black Knight, solemnly placing them on the Scavenger''s cart.


    [Ding! You have given the Scavenger: Demon Hunter''s Long Hair x1]


    [Ding! You have given the Scavenger: Black Knight''s White Hair x1]


    The Scavenger was startled.


    Then she looked at Lin En with a very complex gaze and said:


    "When I passed the alley, those two outsiders were still fighting, their foreheads flashing so brightly it hurt this old woman''s eyes."


    "Did they shave their heads here?"


    Lin En smiled: "That''s right, they''re both very good customers of mine."


    The Scavenger paused, then showed a smile of newfound respect, saying: "Impressive, impressive, I didn''t expect the outsiders appearing in our Wandering Soul Alley recently all have connections with you, young man, remarkable."


    "But this time, I have nothing to give you. You don''t mind if this old woman rests by your shop, do you?"


    Lin En quickly helped the old woman, smiling:


    "I''d be delighted, granny, please sit, you can rest as long as you like."


    [Ding! You have completed the mission, the Blood-Clad Wraith has dispelled her malice towards you, you have received a reward: 200 Skull Coins, 200 Basic Experience, Special Reward: "Curse Diagnosis Skill Book" x1]


    Lin En maintained a smile on his face, but inside, he felt as if he had narrowly escaped death multiple times.


    He knew.


    The Blood-Clad Wraith had come to kill him!


    If not for the timely appearance of this friendly old woman, he might not have made it through today.


    "Young man, who is this?"


    The Scavenger turned her smile towards the Blood-Clad Wraith in red not far away.


    Lin En immediately introduced with a smile: "Oh, this is also a customer of mine, a new neighbor who just moved in, a very friendly and beautiful lady."


    The Blood-Clad Wraith gave a faint smile, her eyes glinting coldly.


    She didn''t linger.


    Slowly turning, she flicked her long hair, her lips curling slightly:


    "Since you have things to do, I won''t disturb you. But tonight, I''ve made a delicious meal, you wouldn''t mind coming over as a guest, would you? I live at No. 45, and my daughter... really likes you."


    [Ding! You have triggered the mission: Blood Feast]


    [Mission Branch One]: Accept the Blood-Clad Wraith''s invitation and visit as a guest.


    [Mission Branch Two]: Refuse the Blood-Clad Wraith''s invitation and survive the night.


    [Mission Reward]: 1000 Skull Coins, 500 Basic Experience, Special Reward x1


    Screech—


    The Blood-Clad Wraith''s mouth stretched to her ears, revealing the crawling tentacles and hideous barbs inside.


    "You wouldn''t refuse, would you?" she said softly.