[Night Watch] The Four Ghosts Are About to Awaken

Si Yehan raised his eyebrows, looked up at the sky, and muttered to himself calmly, "The darkness is just right; it'll be a good time to go and check on the current situation."

After saying that, Si Yehan hurried towards the dormitory building. His steps were quick and silent, and he showed no sign of being in a hurry.

When they arrived on the third floor, Ge Congze, Xie Fei, and Qianjing Youhui were all sitting on the edge of the bed, looking tired, clearly having gained nothing during this time.

Ge Congze glanced at Si Yehan, then nodded and said, "It's good that you're done. If you hadn't come back soon, we would have gone to look for you. After all, the current situation really doesn't allow any more of us to die. Now that everyone's here, I also have something to say."

Si Yehan stood in the doorway, leaning against the frame. Backlit in the already dim environment, his face was indifferent. Arms crossed, he calmly said, "What is it? Tell me."

This appearance even seemed somewhat cold and fierce to Ge Congze, but it vanished in an instant as if it were an illusion.

Qianjing Youhui up from the edge of the bed, went to the sink, washed her face, and her bangs were slightly damp.

Qianjing Youhui brushed her bangs aside and said to Ge Congze, "After searching for so long, we still haven't figured out whether the murderer was a participant or a native. It seems you have some clues about Xia Yuanhou's matter?"

Xie Fei sat quietly on the edge of the bed, some distance from Ge Congze. She was as cold as ice, but her eyes were fixed on Ge Congze, as if afraid of missing any key information.

Ge Congze was silent for a moment, then spoke with a solemn tone, "If any of us know that the fewer people who clear the dungeon, the stronger the supernatural power the clearer person gains, and that clearing it solo could even grant the ability to obtain the power of all the ghosts in the dungeon and an extremely high level of supernatural power, then everything makes sense."

Ge Congze stared intently at the three people, afraid of missing a single expression. "The Weird Game is a zero-sum game from the very beginning, but it's hard for newcomers to discover. Most veterans also rarely harm newcomers, because they might trigger the killing pattern and get implicated. Even if they do harm someone, they save it for the last day of the instance."

Si Yehan was slightly surprised, but then he understood. If that was the case, it was no wonder that his strength after leaving the dungeon far surpassed that of others in the same dungeon, and he could even rival those who had cleared more dungeons than he had.

If that's the case, then everything makes sense. He didn't deliberately show it, nor did he deliberately hide it. Ge Congze said this simply to draw out the participants in the killing for this purpose, but unfortunately, he wasn't one of them.

Now I've discovered that killing in dungeons actually has these benefits; it seems I can reap another kind of pleasure in the future.

Upon hearing this, Xie Fei's expression shifted uncertainly. She looked at Ge Congze with great astonishment, and after a long while, she said, "How can we believe that what you're saying is true?"

Ge Congze's eyes held a hint of indifference as he replied, "I have a younger brother who also entered the Weird Game. He started earlier than me and has already cleared eight dungeons, holding a crucial position in the 'Worldwatch.' He's the one who told me the information, but I disdain doing such a despicable thing; I can't bring myself to frame my teammates. Believe it or not."

Qianjing Youhui's gaze fell on Ge Congze, and her gentle and elegant expression turned cold for a moment. She said, "Judging from everyone's reaction, you're the only one who knows about this! How can we be sure you're not crying wolf? You said before that you practiced martial arts and were deeply trusted by Xia Yuanhou. If you killed him, then everything makes sense."

Ge Congze's gaze, tinged with coldness, fell on Qianjing Youhui. He laughed angrily and retorted, "If it were me, why would I bother telling you? I would just find an opportunity to kill you all one by one, wouldn't that be better?"

Ge Congze's tone was tinged with arrogance, but more so with confidence. His gaze was fixed on Qianjing Youhui, and he exuded a terrifying killing intent. "Si Yehan, I can't guarantee I can kill him, but in a one-on-one fight, you and Xie Fei wouldn't even have a chance to escape."

Qianjing Youhui's face was slightly pale. She had been so busy dealing with ghosts and the constant deaths these days that she had forgotten that force could be used in the dungeon. If she really angered the person in front of her, she would be in serious trouble even if she didn't die.

She regained her previous gentle demeanor, brushed aside the bangs that were covering her eyebrows, and said softly without looking flustered, "I'm sorry, I didn't think it through, but it was just a reasonable question, please forgive me."

Ge Congze slowly withdrew his murderous aura. Although he wasn't a pushover, he was definitely not a madman who would kill at the drop of a hat. He nodded to Qianjing Youhui and said, "Alright, I know you didn't mean any harm, but I really dislike that kind of questioning. Watch your words and actions in the future."

Si Yehan watched the scene indifferently from the doorway. It was just in time to watch a show. As for Ge Congze, he was too confident in his martial arts skills. If a fight really broke out, he would only end up like Xia Yuanhou.

Ge Congze surveyed the somber atmosphere in the room, sighed first, then rallied and said, "Judging from everyone's reaction, none of you know what I just said. So, I might actually end up killing some people in the future. The only saving grace is that the killer isn't among us. In this kind of situation, even someone who kills for pleasure wouldn't erase the cost of their mistakes at this crucial moment."

Xie Fei and Qianjing Youhui, and their eyes showed that they were convinced by Ge Congze's deduction.

It perfectly eliminated the correct answer.

A hint of a smile flickered in Si Yehan's eyes, but he concealed it well, his face remaining cold and indifferent. His voice was calm as he said, "It's getting dark outside. Let's prepare to Night Watch in the auditorium. As for the search for the murderer, it will surely be revealed in the end."

Ge Congze nodded and said, "Indeed, there's no need to rush. I was a bit impulsive today. The murderer will definitely make another move. We'll find out the answer at the end of the dungeon."

The three chatted as they hurried towards the door. Si Yehan also moved aside and stepped into the elevator first, no longer leaning against the door frame.

He didn't join in the conversation between the three.

Xie Fei is usually quiet and aloof, but when she's analyzing things, she becomes quite talkative, and her analysis is based on some solid evidence.

Ge Congze spoke relatively little, only occasionally offering his opinions.

Qianjing Youhui and Xie Fei were talking more about the discounts. As everyone got out of the elevator, the motion-activated lights in the first-floor corridor turned on as footsteps sounded.

A middle-aged woman's face came into view; it was Song Xia.

Song Xia stood in front of the elevator, looking at the four people with slight surprise. Then, the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes creased into a smile as she said, "Distinguished guests, I was just about to go upstairs to call you to prepare for the Night Watch, but I didn't expect you to come down here so soon."

Seeing that Ge Congze was in a bad mood, Qianjing Youhui took the initiative to take over the conversation, saying, "We plan to go there early tonight. You can wait at the front desk, and they can bring us some snacks and water later."

Song Xia nodded, her movements slightly restrained, clearly still somewhat afraid of these so-called VIPs: "Okay."

Si Yehan had his hands in the outer pockets of his trench coat, his fingers gently stroking the sharp blade hidden in his cuffs. When he went out, he saw that the sky was pitch black and the moonlight was extremely faint.

Tonight, perhaps, is the time for the four demons to awaken and gather together.