Chapter 1829: Chapter 1674: Escape Game 26

Lin Yu’s words had just ended when Chen Fei was the first to shake his head and say, "Not necessarily, I don’t think it’s that simple.

Don’t you remember the reminder the System gave us? It reminded us to fulfill the Ghost Groom’s wish, not the wishes of the Ghost Grooms.

The game’s hint won’t have an error, so it’s definitely not about fulfilling a group of Ghost Grooms’ wishes. Besides, to fulfill the wishes of a group of Ghost Grooms, do you even know what their wishes are?"

Zhao Chu chimed in, "These Ghost Grooms were all killed by someone, people who died unjustly must want revenge, to make their enemies pay the price.

Maybe the souls of those Ghost Grooms are trapped in their bodies. We could try to find a way to release their souls, then let them take revenge, and we complete the task."

Lin Yu was a bit speechless on the side, "Your method definitely won’t work. Even if the souls of those Ghost Grooms are trapped in the bodies, who knows how to get them out?

Even if there is a way to release them, who knows if these souls will become irrational due to being trapped for too long and start attacking indiscriminately? By then, we would all fail the mission together."

Shuangshuang said, "I think the wish we need to fulfill should be the wish of the Ghost Groom with the most resentful energy among them."

Chen Fei interjected, "If we’re talking about the most resentful energy, it should be that Ghost Groom who willingly collapsed, allowing you to see what he experienced before he died.

These Ghost Grooms have been in the dark room for so long without incident, it’s impossible for you to just enter and one to fall. I’m more inclined to believe that the soul of this Ghost Groom deliberately wanted you to know something."

Miao Shuang nodded, "Right, I didn’t even touch him, yet he fell over, which is indeed strange. However, if it’s about fulfilling his wish, the little bit of the scene I saw before his death isn’t enough to analyze anything.

Looks like we’ll have to find another opportunity to go to the temple again. This time I’ll hold his hand and see if I can see more of the scene. If it truly is a wish he wants to be fulfilled, there won’t be a lack of hints."

Xiao Zhongjing and Zhao Chu looked at Miao Shuangshuang in shock; this one is really something, daring to return to such a terrifying place and even planning to hold the hand of someone dead for who knows how long without fear! Such courage!

Everyone finished exchanging their information and discussed for quite a while. Although the clues were still elusive, they finally found a direction to investigate further.

They also sorted out some methods for completing the task. This was only the first day of entering the game, the gains were not bad, everyone felt relatively satisfied.

The group discussed until midnight, and to avoid arousing the suspicion of Cao Laoer and his wife Jinhua, they decided to rest first. Whatever needs to be done can wait until they finish gathering information tomorrow.

Before sleeping, Shuangshuang reminded Chen Fei, Xiao Zhongjing, and Zhao Chu: "No matter what, the three of you should pay special attention to your own safety.

If you are planning to go out, it’s better not to be alone. Who knows when the sacrificial rituals in this village will take place? If a ritual is imminent, the villagers might target you and try to turn you into Ghost Grooms, then you’ll be in trouble.

Especially Xiao Zhongjing and Zhao Chu, the two of you practically have no Combat Power, so never be alone. The villagers here are practically Evil Ghosts in human skin, with no humanity."

Chen Fei, Xiao Zhongjing, and Zhao Chu exchanged helpless glances. Being men yet having to worry about being taken and married off is certainly a fresh feeling.

The Ghost Groom being offered with a red veil to the God clearly indicates marrying off the Ghost Groom to that God. The villagers continuously select Ghost Grooms for that God, almost like an Emperor’s selection process.

Zhao Chu still had the spirit to joke, "I wonder if that God even likes men, sending so many grooms over.

Even if the God does like men, it’s unlikely they’d enjoy arranged marriages, let alone so many."

When sleeping, Shuangshuang gave most of the quilt to Xiao Zhongjing since sleeping on the floor requires more blankets. The cold drafts from the rural floor make it hard to sleep without enough covering.

Shuangshuang slept on the bed; the mattress here was made of woven straw mats, not very cold. A single quilt for both the mat and cover was enough.

Because it was inside a horror game, Shuangshuang slept lightly. She felt like she hadn’t slept long when suddenly there was noise in the yard, rustling footsteps.

Miao Shuang was instantly awake, turning over and getting out of bed, taking a few steps to the door, listening closely to the sounds outside, and sure enough, there were footsteps moving towards the player’s rooms.

From the weapon space, Miao Shuangshuang took out a short knife, highly alert. She could even feel someone now at the door, with their face pressed against it, listening to the sounds inside.

Miao Shuang held her breath, standing still and watching the door. After a long while, the rustling footsteps sounded again, this time walking away.

Hesitating for a moment, Miao Shuangshuang moved to the window, lifting a corner of the curtain to look outside, seeing a shadow heading towards the courtyard gate. Judging by the silhouette, it should be Cao Laoer.

Cao Laoer opened the courtyard gate and went out. Heading out in the middle of the night indicated trouble. Miao Shuangshuang thought for a moment and woke the still-sleepy Xiao Zhongjing.

Seeing Xiao Zhongjing lazily open his eyes, Shuangshuang lowered her voice, "I just noticed Cao Laoer went out. I’m going to follow and see what’s going on. Be careful in the house by yourself."

Xiao Zhongjing looked a bit pale but still nodded without speaking. Miao Shuangshuang could tell he was a bit nervous and reassured him, "Don’t worry, there won’t be too much danger on the first day of the game."

After that, Shuangshuang opened the door and went out, instructing Xiao Zhongjing to lock the door, heading straight to the courtyard gate, which was ajar. Shuangshuang pushed it open and walked out to see the long road clearly.

Cao Laoer was walking down the road; he was carrying a flashlight which illuminated the way, making it easy to see.

Miao Shuangshuang silently followed after him, with Cao Laoer’s direction heading towards the village entrance. Before long, Miao Shuangshuang saw many silhouettes at the entrance, flashlight beams flickering, probably around a dozen lights.

She slowly advanced in the shadows of nearby buildings, soon seeing that the entrance surrounded by a dozen people, with the very old village chief standing in the middle, surrounded by villagers holding flashlights.

On the ground in the middle of these people was a pair of young boy and girl tied up tightly, even their mouths blocked. In the dim flashlight glow, the fear on the young man’s and woman’s faces was clearly visible.

In front of the pair stood a young man, who upon seeing the approaching Cao Laoer, eagerly greeted him, "Dad, I’m back."

Cao Laoer beamed with joy, happily patting the young man’s face, "Good son, back so soon. Did you complete all the tasks the village chief assigned to you?"

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