I had to go into the hospital room, but to be safe, I asked everyone else to wait outside.
Guo Yujie wanted to come in with me. She had yin-yang eyes and incredible strength. Whether we ran into a ghost or Wu Mingyue went berserk, she should be able to get out safely—and might even be able to take me with her and help me escape.
If Li Xingfang and the others went in, they might only get in the way. The biggest problem was that they didn't have yin-yang eyes and couldn't see ghosts.
The doctor had no objections to any of our decisions. The orderly he'd called over was a little worried about the safety of us two "police officers." Li Xingfang, of course, supported me, and his partner wouldn't object either.
And so it was settled.
Before I pulled back the bolt on the door, I took a deep breath.
The room still felt just as terrifying and oppressive. That thing was still in there. I couldn't tell whether that was good news or bad.
With a clank, the heavy bolt slid back.
The noise seemed to startle the person inside.
Wu Mingyue's trembling body went rigid, and her head seemed to move slightly.
I couldn't shake the feeling that the tiny movement was spine-chilling, like a beast lurking in the dark had spotted its prey and was poised to pounce.
She only raised her head a little, then went still again, as if waiting for someone to enter.
The doctor reminded us, "Normally, when we open the door from this side, people inside the room can't hear it. But Ms. Wu is extremely sensitive. She notices every time."
I looked at the doctor in surprise. His expression wasn't feigned. The others looked just as astonished.
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