Chapter 138: Chapter 138 The Voice in the Mirror
The situation before their eyes was indeed beyond belief.
Big Cousin hadnât died, but instead, his entire person had entered the mirror, while conversely, the invisible ghost had taken Big Cousinâs place before everyone.
If Yang Jian hadnât been so observant and noticed the details in which the ghost was masquerading, it could very well have deceived them, taking Miao Xiaoshan away with it.
Once they had left, Yang Jian couldnât even begin to imagine what chain reaction might have been triggered.
But from this incident, Yang Jian deduced that the ghostâs Terror Level was not very high, not one of those vengeful spirits that would kill indiscriminately at the first sign of conflict.
Otherwise, by now Big Cousin probably would have been dead.
âYang, Yang Jian, what do we do now?â Zhao Lei started to panic.
Before, when it was uncertain whether there was a supernatural event happening around them, it wasnât so alarming, but now that it was confirmed that there was indeed a ghost following them, they couldnât stay calm anymore.
Yang Jian looked at the glass mirror in front of him and said slowly, âFirst, donât panic. Since the ghost was present back at the restaurant and hasnât killed anyone over the course of several hours, it indicates that this ghost has certain restrictions or unique characteristics, so for the time being we are safe.â
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âRight now, I just want to know how this ghost managed to get a person into the mirror.â
âYou think, could the ghost itself be this mirror?â
Wang Shanshan spoke with a hint of coldness in her voice.
Yang Jian immediately said, âNo way, the mirror is fine. Itâs just an ordinary mirror. The issue is with the ghost, but right after it showed itself a moment ago, it disappeared again. I havenât quite figured out some characteristics of that ghost. To understand it, weâll need to ask Shangguan Yun.â
âGiven what happened, he must have encountered the unseen ghost while he was using the bathroom earlier.â
âSo some things must be clarified with him. Only by understanding that ghost can we resolve this situation.â
Because ghosts canât be killed.
So, upon seeing a ghost, the first thought isnât to engage in a head-on fight, but rather, while ensuring oneâs own survival, to avoid direct contact with the malevolent spirit.
Ghosts canât die, but people can.
Even someone like Yang Jian, who controlled two ghosts, couldnât afford to be careless when facing a ghost.
âHowever, his phone is broken, communication is cut off, and itâs very inconvenient to talk; we can only communicate in writing now. Does anyone have a pen and paper? If not, weâll need to buy some nearby,â Yang Jian asked.
âNo.â
âI donât study, why would I carry that stuff?â said Zhang Wei.
Wang Shanshan also shook her head.
âThen who will go and buy some? Or we can borrow from the bar downstairs,â Yang Jian said.
âBrother Tui, weâre in the middle of a horror movie right now. If we split up, it could end badly. Itâs better to stay together; thatâs the right move,â Zhang Wei said, shaking his head frantically.
Yang Jian looked around; âThen Iâll go, you guys wait here.â
âNo, no, if you leave, wouldnât we still be left alone? Tied together fish are still fish, facing a ghost we are still done for,â Zhang Wei immediately shook his head again.
âThen letâs go together,â Yang Jian said.
At this moment, Wang Shanshan suggested, âWe donât need to go, we can just write on the mirror with water. He should be able to understand that.â
âThatâs a great idea,â Zhao Lei immediately nodded in agreement.
Nobody dared to leave, gathering together, and especially when they were by Yang Jianâs side they could feel a bit safer.
âZhang Wei, you go write, Iâll dictate,â Yang Jian said.
âWhy me? Brother Tui, I canât do it, look at my fingers. I over-clicked the mouse while gaming yesterday, and theyâve been cramping up ever sinceânow theyâre numb, canât move at all, ouch, it hurts so much. See, my finger is cramping again, I canât, I need to go to the hospital, I canât be disabled at such a young age,â Zhang Wei said, cradling his hand as if in immense pain.
âZhao Lei?â Yang Jian turned to him.
All of a sudden, Zhao Lei clutched his chest and said, âBrother Tui, my chest feels so tight, suddenly I canât breathe, itâs over, Iâm going to pass out, I feel like Iâm running out of oxygen, itâs so uncomfortable, is it alcohol poisoning? It must be, that beer earlier was dodgy.â
As he spoke, he even slumped down against the wall.
âDamn it, just die already, donât come to me for help when you meet a ghost later, just pretend I donât know you,â Yang Jian said.
As soon as he spoke, Zhang Wei suddenly laughed and said, âYang Jian, I just remembered, although my right hand is cramped, my left hand is fine! I can write with my left hand, not a problem at all. See, the left hand is so flexible, writing is no issue.â
If Brother Tui isnât covering for them, whatâs the point in playing along?
âSuddenly realized my dizziness is also getting a bit better, looks like my alcohol poisoning wasnât so severe after all, I should be able to hold on.â
Zhao Lei then struggled back to his feet, looking utterly feeble.
âSince your hand isnât cramping, you write,â Yang Jian said to Zhang Wei.
âBig bro, why is it still me?â
âBecause I suspect the ghost followed you here.â
Yang Jian said seriously, âDidnât you say you spent an entire night playing rock-paper-scissors with a reflection in the mirror and winning?â
âNow that Shangguan Yun has run into trouble inside the mirror, this is too much of a coincidence. Thatâs why you are the prime suspect. If you donât go, who will? We canât expect others to clean up your mess. Besides, I canât do it. I need to stay on guard and not get too distracted.â
Zhang Wei replied with a dismal face, âWill it be dangerous?â
âI donât know, it might be dangerous or it might not be. Why donât you try getting some paper and a pen?â suggested Yang Jian.
âLetâs go together, I think itâs the safest method. It wonât take much time if we go together,â Zhang Wei said earnestly.
The corner of Yang Jianâs mouth twitched. âIf you guys keep this up, Iâm going to start hitting people. Youâre dithering so much, if that ghost really were out to kill us, youâd all be dead at least three times over.â
âIâll do the writing. I canât leave Cousin alone here,â Miao Xiaoshan said, her voice tinged with fear she couldnât hide, as she wiped her tears away.
âThink it through. Although the mirror isnât a problem, the ghost definitely has some connection to it, which poses certain risks,â Yang Jian warned, somewhat surprised.
He hadnât expected Miao Xiaoshan to be so courageous at this moment.
âItâs okay, itâs all my fault Cousin is like this. If I hadnât asked him to come to the gathering, he wouldnât have experienced this. And by the time you go and come back, Iâm not sure if Cousin will still be in the mirror. What if something happens when weâre all supposed to leave together?â Miao Xiaoshan said urgently; she and Shangguan Yun were relatives, and despite her fear, she was very concerned about him.
Yang Jian calmly said, âSince youâve decided, then letâs begin. Iâll ensure your safety if anything happens.â
He could open his Ghost Domain in an instant, and once it was opened, he could get everyone out of there within a second. Thatâs why he had to be constantly vigilant, ensuring there were no accidents.
âOkay,â Miao Xiaoshan nodded.
âAsk Shangguan Yun if he saw anything unusual in the restroom,â Yang Jian instructed.
Miao Xiaoshan quickly dipped her finger in water and wrote on the mirror, âCousin, donât be scared. Yang Jian will find a way to resolve this. He wants to ask you some questions. Since youâve dropped your phone, this is the only way we can communicate.â
On the other side of the mirror, Shangguan Yunâs expression was collapsing. Standing in front of the mirror, he was immensely alarmed, desperately pounding on the mirror, trying to get out.
But it was futile.
He was trapped as if in a cage, unable to escape.
Miao Xiaoshanâs words sparked a glimmer of hope in him. He hurriedly wrote on the other end of the mirror, âPlease help me~!â
âYang Jian is asking if you saw anything unusual in the restroom,â Miao Xiaoshan wrote messily but quickly, without impairing readability.
âNo, I was just washing my face at the time.â
âYang Jian, what do you see?â Miao Xiaoshan turned and asked him.
Yang Jian continued, âAsk him how he got into the mirror.â
Miao Xiaoshan immediately wrote, âCousin, how did you get inside the mirror?â
Shangguan Yun replied anxiously, âI donât know, what am I supposed to do now? I want to get out, I want to leave this place. Can I not get out?â
His expression was full of fear and urgency,
âTell him to calm down,â Yang Jian said, frowning.
Shangguan Yun was in a terrible mental state, probably on the brink of collapse. It was difficult to ask him questions effectively.
âCousin, please calm down. Yang Jian will have a hard time helping you if youâre like this. Think about it, did anything unusual happen to you in the restroom?â Miao Xiaoshan wrote again.
âI donât know, I really donât know. I was just washing my face, I have no idea when I got into the mirror,â he shouted and wrote, âTell Yang Jian to save me, I donât want to die. I donât want to die hereâŠâ
âHeâs in no state to recall details or provide clues. Unless he calms down, it will be hard to get anything useful out of him,â Yang Jian said with a frown. âMiao Xiaoshan, console your cousin for now. Letâs hold off on questions.â
Unable to recall specifics or give clues, asking him was pointless.
Miao Xiaoshan had no choice but to continue writing and comforting him.
But at that moment, Shangguan Yun, on the other side of the mirror, suddenly wrote, âIt sounds like someone is coming to the restroom, is rescue on the way? You must have called the police by now, right? Please have them save meâŠâ
Seeing this message, Miao Xiaoshanâs hand froze up instantly. Instinctively, she moved away from the mirror, the fear in her eyes magnified in an instant.
The others also felt a chill down their spines, falling silent.
Even Yang Jian deeply furrowed his brow, sensing something was amiss.
Because, from where they stood, there were no sounds of anyone approaching the restroom.
Even if there were, Shangguan Yun inside the mirror should not have been able to hear it.
The sound he heard had only one possible source.
It was coming from inside the mirror.
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