The Blood-Clad Wraith stared in shock at the jade-like object in Lin En''s hand, exclaiming in disbelief:


    "This... this is impossible!"


    Lin En stood up with a faint smile, shrugging, "Well, it''s quite unfortunate for you. I''m the favorite private dentist of that headhunter. She came to see me for a dental check-up last night and is now an honorary member of my clinic, taking great care of my business! Hehehe—"


    The Blood-Clad Wraith''s mind exploded with a thunderous roar.


    In an instant, it went completely blank.


    If it were just the things he mentioned earlier, she might be wary, but if she really wanted to make a move, she wouldn''t truly fear anyone.


    After all, in the dark world, how many are cowardly enough to be scared?


    But...


    When it comes to facing a Root-Level Monster, she really has to think twice.


    Because for monsters of that level, if you truly provoke their hostility, they can find you through various means, even if you hide in the upper world, it won''t help!


    There was once a Monarch-level lord in the dark world who offended a Root-Level Monster, and in just one day, all living beings in his territory were slaughtered.


    And he himself ended up with no one daring to shelter him.


    Eventually, he was hunted down and killed by that Root-Level Monster!


    And she never expected...


    This seemingly frail human boy actually... actually had such a connection!


    Lin En looked at her somewhat pale face, smiling as he held the adorable child, saying:


    "Ma''am, you can''t judge a book by its cover. Although my strength is indeed weak, good interpersonal relationships are also a form of strength."


    "And there''s really no need for you to get angry with me."


    Lin En stood up, patting the tip of her tentacle with a sigh, "After all, we''re neighbors. Shouldn''t neighbors care for each other, help one another, and keep each other warm?"


    "Besides, you''re such a beautiful and mature big sister~"


    [Charisma +1]


    [Charisma +1]


    The Blood-Clad Wraith''s eyes flickered, grinding her teeth.Stolen story; please report.


    She could tell at a glance that this guy was clearly using both soft and hard tactics, the despicable act of giving a stick and then a sweet date.


    But indeed.


    She really didn''t dare to make a move now.


    Not to mention whether what he said was true or not, just the Root-Level aura on that tooth stone he showed was enough to make her reconsider.


    Because if it were true.


    Then she would really be bringing trouble upon herself.


    But...


    (〝▼皿▼)！


    She really wanted to get rid of this human boy!!


    "Ahhhh————"


    She screamed in frustration, her flailing tentacles slapping the surrounding walls, venting her anger and dissatisfaction.


    Then she sat on the floor, grinding her teeth, the sound clear and distinct.


    This feeling of anger with nowhere to vent made her feel incredibly stifled.


    "Ma''am, calm down."


    Lin En calmly held the adorable child, saying:


    "What I said to you during the day, although three parts were false, not all of it was to deceive you. While truth, goodness, and beauty might seem far-fetched, I did see some qualities in you that other wraiths don''t possess."


    The Blood-Clad Wraith ground her teeth, "Don''t think you can fool me again! You little brat!!"


    She swore she didn''t believe a word that came out of this guy''s mouth.


    If she could see through this boy.


    She would have wanted to get rid of him right now!


    Lin En took a deep breath, smiling calmly:


    "I''m not lying to you, ma''am, because you have to admit..."


    "You love beauty, don''t you?"


    The Blood-Clad Wraith was taken aback.


    Lin En stood up, holding the adorable child, smiling as he looked around, saying:


    "Your room is beautiful, unlike those cold and disgusting rooms below. It''s clear you''ve carefully arranged your bedroom. Whether it''s the walls, the bed, or the furniture, they all give a refreshing feeling, something other wraiths wouldn''t do."


    Then he turned around.


    His gaze softened as he looked at the simple vase on the windowsill, with a white flower inserted in it.


    "I''ve seen this flower before. It''s a rare non-toxic night lily in the dark world, not a rare flower, but do you think it''s normal for a wraith''s room to have such a flower?"


    "Moreover, you seem to have cultivated it quite well."


    On the windowsill.


    The crystalline white flower shimmered slightly.


    Delicate and beautiful.


    Lin En: (￣▽￣)／[Strategy Progress +50%]


    The Blood-Clad Wraith stared blankly at the flower, then suddenly trembled, angrily pointing at Lin En:


    "Don''t give me that smooth talk, that... that''s just..."


    "Let''s not talk about that."


    Lin En''s lips curled slightly, holding the adorable child, saying:


    "Then I''d like to ask, if you really find your child''s current appearance repulsive, then may I ask."


    "What''s the deal with the beautiful dress and vest on this child?"


    Upon hearing this.


    The Blood-Clad Wraith''s eyes dodged, panicking:


    "That... that''s just me..."


    The pink little dress on the adorable child in the mirror looked especially cute, forming a stark contrast with the dirty, disgusting world outside.


    And it was clear to see, there wasn''t a speck of dirt on it.


    There were also new threads.


    Clearly, it had been recently woven.


    Lin En (￣▽￣)／said: "Alright! Alright! Don''t deny it, it''s all clear, you actually find your child quite adorable, right? When you''re alone, you must also be envious and cuddle them, right?"


    The Blood-Clad Wraith''s face instantly turned red, she angrily said:


    "I didn''t! Don''t talk nonsense! Don''t make wild guesses!"


    Lin En (*???)=3 said: "What''s there to be afraid to admit? It''s a very normal affectionate expression of a mother towards her daughter, and you made her such a beautiful outfit, clearly you''re very satisfied with your daughter''s current appearance!"


    "Yada~" The adorable child moved its hands and feet.


    The Blood-Clad Wraith''s face flushed red, unable to say a word.


    But she had to admit.


    What this guy said was indeed true.


    Compared to those twisted and broken children before, she indeed preferred the relatively normal and cute child now.


    But being said out loud by this guy, she still felt very embarrassed.


    Lin En wore a gentle expression, softly saying:


    "Ma''am, I''ve always believed that someone who loves to pursue beautiful things must have a beautiful heart, and this alone shows that you are fundamentally different from other wraiths."


    "And I believe that even in the human world, you would be a very lovable girl."


    Listening to Lin En''s increasingly gentle voice.


    Even though she kept telling herself not to believe a word that came out of this human boy''s mouth.


    But for some reason.


    She still felt her heart pounding.


    She bit her teeth hard, her eyes flickering as she looked at the wall beside her.


    But in her mind, Lin En''s words kept echoing.


    Because those words.


    Indeed touched the softest part of her heart.


    As a will that revived in this dark world after dying in the human world.


    Even though she kept trying to adapt to this dark world.


    She still couldn''t forget the memories of her past life.


    She always wondered.


    What if she hadn''t died?


    If she were still that girl in the human world, would she already have a large family, watching her daughter grow up, get married, and have children?


    But every time she saw her twisted face in the mirror.


    That terrifying appearance kept telling her.


    You''re already dead!


    You''re nothing but a twisted wraith now!


    A ghost!


    [Ding! Task triggered: Resolve the Blood-Clad Wraith''s grievance, current progress: 11%, first stage task reward: 500 Skull Coins, 500 basic experience, special reward x1]