bookrandom Chapter 140 The Haunted House 1
Chapter 140 The Haunted House 1
Those magical hands seemed to possess a magical power, precisely landing on her aching muscles, and each press effectively relieved the pain.
Shen Ying was initially a little embarrassed, as this kind of contact made her feel somewhat uncomfortable, but the effect of relieving soreness was quite good, so she simply threw away her concerns and was so comfortable that she almost couldn't help but groan.
After pressing the doorbell for a while, the neighbor took out a bottle of water from the bag and handed it to Shen Ying. The water was neither too hot nor too cold, just right for her current state of being both thirsty and tired.
Shen Ying drank some water and felt the dryness in her throat relieved a lot.
The neighbor then took a hot compress from the bag and gently placed it on Shen Ying's slightly swollen knee. The warmth slowly seeped into the joint, relieving the pain considerably.
Shen Ying leaned back on the sofa, her heart filled with emotion.
She secretly wondered what incredible luck she had to receive such a blessing from heaven, which had arranged such an angelic neighbor for her.
Before she knew it, drowsiness washed over Shen Ying like a tide. Her eyelids grew heavier and heavier until she finally fell into a deep sleep, her breathing becoming even and gentle.
After an unknown amount of time, a faint aroma of food wafted into Shen Ying's nose.
The fragrance was like an invisible hand, gently pulling her out of her sleep.
She opened her eyes groggily, momentarily disoriented and unsure of where she was.
After a while, I regained my senses and realized that I had fallen asleep on the sofa.
She moved her body and found that she was covered with a soft quilt.
Shen Ying turned her head and looked around. The room was filled with the aroma of food.
Shen Ying slowly sat up, and the blanket slipped off her body.
She saw her neighbor coming out of the kitchen. Their eyes met, and the neighbor simply nodded slightly without saying a word, gesturing towards the dining table as if to tell her to go eat.
The table was set with simple yet exquisite dishes.
Shen Ying slowly sat down with some difficulty, picked up the chopsticks on the table, and began to eat.
The neighbor was as quiet as ever, only occasionally glancing up at Shen Ying during the meal.
As Shen Ying ate, she sighed with emotion. She still remembered that when she first met him, she thought he was gloomy, but now he seemed like a cure for her!
The two ate quietly, and the surrounding air became tranquil and peaceful.
As night fell and the city was shrouded in darkness, Shen Ying gradually drifted off to sleep in her warm bed.
In the darkness, the mysterious totem on her chest glowed faintly, initially just a faint glimmer, like the first star to appear in the night sky.
But the light grew stronger and stronger, gradually spreading outwards, like a soft and strange veil of light, slowly covering her entire body.
As the light flickered, it seemed as if a mysterious power flowed through her body.
As the first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains and fell onto the bed, the light slowly receded like the tide.
Shen Ying slowly woke up, and habitually stretched, but suddenly froze.
The soreness she expected had completely disappeared, and she felt as light as if she hadn't climbed the mountain yesterday.
Shen Ying sat up in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief.
A moment later, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, and she thought: Could it be the massage from my neighbor yesterday? It's so amazing?
Anyway, it's great that I'm no longer feeling unwell.
She quickly got up, washed up, hummed a little tune, and went to work in a cheerful mood.
Shen Ying walked briskly into the office and greeted her colleagues as usual.
However, when her gaze swept over the workstation of the female colleague who always provoked her, she found the seat empty.
Usually at this time, her female colleague would either stare at her with unfriendly eyes or find some inexplicable reason to pick a fight.
Her colleagues around her seemed to have noticed this as well, whispering among themselves, but Shen Ying merely raised an eyebrow slightly and didn't seem to care much.
For her, the absence of that annoying provocation today made her feel exceptionally relaxed, allowing her to focus on her work.
She sat at her workstation, turned on her computer, and quickly immersed herself in her busy work, putting the fact that her female colleague hadn't come to work out of her mind.
[Game Title: The Haunted House]
[Game Role: Assistant]
[Game Introduction: Chu Feng, an elite in the field of paranormal research, receives a mysterious message. The sender is the owner of an old house, who mentions that the house is associated with paranormal legends. The owner initially did not believe it, but after buying the house, he planned to transform it into a unique hotel to attract curious tourists.]
However, something truly happened at the old house, which is why they sought Chu Feng's help. After Chu Feng agreed, the owner of the old house sent word that he had prepared ample food and comfortable rooms for Chu Feng and his companions.
Chu Feng and his two companions arrived at the old house. From the outside, the house appeared normal, and upon entering, everything was also normal and the environment was pleasant. They checked in smoothly.
As night fell, supernatural phenomena began to appear. The once quiet and peaceful old house was instantly shrouded in darkness and silence, and the strange patterns on the walls seemed to come alive under the dim light. Chu Feng immediately sensed the strong supernatural aura in the air.
During their exploration, they discovered that the arrangement of items in each room followed ancient ritual patterns.
While Chu Feng searched for clues in the study, Lin Ruo and Shen Ying encountered danger in the side hall. A dark, ghostly figure appeared in the low temperature, screaming shrilly and lunging at the two. Hearing the commotion, Chu Feng hurriedly grabbed his magical artifact and rushed over. The three fought fiercely before temporarily escaping danger.
At night, the cold wind howled, the candles were blown out, and heavy footsteps could be heard faintly in the darkness, for a new crisis was looming.
A towering demon appeared, its face grotesque and stinking, its gaping maw and sharp claws chilling to the bone. The three mustered their courage and fought it, gradually mastering the demon's attack patterns and using the old house's mechanisms and magical artifacts to repel it.
However, the crisis was not over. A group of white ghosts appeared in the backyard and trapped the three of them.
The ghosts darted about, their cries eerie and chilling, and even tried to invade their minds. Chu Feng used a talisman to dispel the ghosts.
Later, they discovered a hidden basement passage in the old house. The basement was filled with a pungent odor, and the walls were covered with runes.
The ancient books and letters found here piece together a past where the old house was once a gathering place for wronged spirits due to family power struggles.
However, their in-depth investigation angered the supernatural forces, and the ghosts launched another frenzied attack, leaving the three of them badly injured.
The ancient books in the basement revealed the key—Murong Xiangxun, a victim of family feuds, who harbored deep resentment after death and controlled other ghosts.
At this moment, blood seeped from the walls of the ancient house and the ground shook. Murong Xiangxun appeared, and a powerful sense of oppression swept over everyone.
Chu Feng told him everything he knew, Lin Ruo prepared a comforting ceremony, and Shen Ying assisted from the side.
After the ritual began, the supernatural phenomena became increasingly intense, but Chu Feng still persisted in trying to persuade them.
Finally, Murong Xiangxun's gaze softened, his resentment dissipated, and the old house returned to peace.
Chu Feng, Lin Ruo, and Shen Ying left the mysterious ancient house.