Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group learns about the house's haunted reputation and the family's failed attempts to sell it.
• A ghostly presence is felt on the balcony.
• An old couple, presumably Huan Guang's grandparents, appear in the house, unaware of the group's presence.
• The group witnesses the old couple's ghostly interactions, including the old man passing through Huan Guang.
• A chilling aura is felt in a young woman's bedroom, emanating from a mirror.
• The balcony door opens on its own, causing fear among the ghosts and the group.
• Huan Guang attempts to close the door but passes through it, becoming transparent.
• The old man finally closes and locks the balcony door, restoring calm.

Character Developments

• Huan Guang struggles to accept the supernatural events but shows concern for his grandparents.
• Xu Jiu expresses belief in ghosts but veers off topic, showing a lack of focus.
• Qin Shu tries to reason with Huan Guang and keeps the group grounded.
• The protagonist remains calm and observant, feeling the Yin energy and investigating the source of the chilling aura.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its impact on the living and the dead.
• The struggle to accept and cope with the unknown and the supernatural.
• The contrast between the ordinary and the extraordinary, as seen in the ghosts' mundane actions and the sudden supernatural occurrences.

Character Interactions

• Huan Guang and his grandparents interact, with the grandparents unaware of Huan Guang's presence.
• The group discusses their experiences and theories about the house and its ghosts.
• The protagonist and Xu Jiu explore the house together, with Xu Jiu expressing his beliefs and the protagonist investigating the source of the chilling aura.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two old people appear and disappear in the room.
• Huan Guang and the protagonist witness a woman in her twenties, believed to be Huan Guang's aunt, interacting with a ghostly figure in a mirror.
• The woman becomes terrified and runs out to the balcony, where she sees a figure in the mirrors.
• She returns to her room, sees a ghostly reflection of the old woman in the mirror, and locks herself in.
• The mirror shatters, and the ghostly old woman is seen inside, seemingly dead.

Character Developments

• Huan Guang: Becomes increasingly anxious and agitated as he witnesses events that seem to involve his family's past.
• The Woman (Huan Guang's aunt): Shows fear and desperation as she encounters the ghostly figure and tries to escape.
• The Old Couple (Huan Guang's grandparents): Display concern and confusion as they try to help the woman.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Reality: The protagonist and Huan Guang grapple with the possibility of supernatural events occurring in the game space.
• Memory and Truth: The events unfolding seem to correspond to Huan Guang's memories, challenging his understanding of the past.
• Fear and Helplessness: The woman's terror and inability to escape her situation highlight the theme of being trapped and helpless in the face of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Huan Guang: Work together to explore the scene and witness the events unfolding.
• Huan Guang and the Woman: Huan Guang tries to help his aunt but is unable to physically interact with her.
• The Old Couple and the Woman: The old couple tries to help the woman but is unable to understand or assist her effectively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman commits suicide in front of a mirror, witnessed by her nephew Huan Guang and others in a supernatural space.
• The woman's ghostly face appears in a mirror shard, controlling her actions.
• Huan Guang's family arrives, mourning the woman's death.
• The scene resets, and the mirror is covered. Huan Guang is emotionally distraught.
• The protagonist suggests leaving the space, but Huan Guang lashes out in grief and anger.

Character Developments

• Huan Guang: Initially anxious and desperate to save his aunt, he becomes enraged and aggressive after witnessing her death.
• Protagonist: Remains calm and analytical, showing no sympathy for Huan Guang's grief. He's determined to leave the space to prevent further danger to his family.

Significant Themes

• Grief and Anger: Huan Guang's emotional state swings between desperation, grief, and anger.
• Powerlessness: The characters feel helpless in the face of the supernatural events and Huan Guang's emotional outbursts.
• Determination: The protagonist's resolve to leave the space to protect his family.

Character Interactions

• Huan Guang and the Protagonist: Huan Guang becomes aggressive towards the protagonist, who remains calm and tries to reason with him.
• Xu Jiu and Qin Shu: They try to mediate between Huan Guang and the protagonist, showing concern for Huan Guang's emotional state.
• Huan Guang and his family: His family's grief-stricken entrance adds to Huan Guang's emotional turmoil.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huan Guang reveals his family's history with the mirror and the hauntings.
• Huan Guang's grandmother appears, drawn to the mirror, and attempts suicide in front of it.
• The ghost in the mirror, Qing Ye, is revealed to be a boy, not the woman they believed.
• Huan Guang explains his family's refusal to believe in the supernatural and their inability to seek help from Qing Ye.

Character Developments

• Huan Guang: Struggles with his family's past, finally opens up about his family's history with the mirror and the hauntings.
• Huan Guang's Grandmother: Desperate to reunite with her daughter, attempts suicide in front of the mirror.
• Qing Ye: Revealed to be a boy, not the woman they thought, indicating a possible deception or misunderstanding.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Rational: The struggle between believing in the supernatural and rational explanations for the events.
• Family Feud: The long-standing feud between the two families, exacerbating the situation and preventing them from seeking help.
• Grief and Desperation: The characters' desperation and grief, driving them to extreme actions.

Character Interactions

• Huan Guang and the Protagonist: Huan Guang finally opens up to the protagonist, sharing his family's history.
• Huan Guang's Grandmother and Qing Ye: The grandmother's desperate attempt to reunite with her daughter, and Qing Ye's manipulation of her.
• The Protagonist and Huan Guang: The protagonist's empathy and understanding lead Huan Guang to share his family's story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ghost, believed to be a young boy, is heard on the balcony, expressing resentment and sorrow, and revealing he was obstructed from reincarnating.
• Wu Ling and Liu Miao clean up the broken mirrors and leave.
• Huan Guang is shocked and conflicted after hearing the ghost's story.
• A chilling aura appears in the old man's bedroom, and a figure of the boy appears in the mirror, mocking and threatening the protagonist.
• The sky darkens, and the room becomes cold and unlit. Xu Jiu suggests smashing the mirrors.

Character Developments

• Protagonist: Stands firm and observant, understanding the ghost's plight but also cautious of its threats.
• Huan Guang: Struggles with guilt and shock after learning about the ghost's past, questioning his family's actions.
• Xu Jiu: Shows concern for Huan Guang's well-being but also acts impulsively, suggesting smashing the mirrors.
• Qin Shu: Frantically seeks solutions, trying to understand the situation and what to do.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Guilt: The ghost's desire for revenge and Huan Guang's guilt over his family's actions.
• Communication and Understanding: The protagonist's attempt to understand the ghost's plight and the characters' struggle to communicate and cooperate.
• Fear and Uncertainty: The characters' fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of the situation they're in.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Ghost: The protagonist observes and interacts with the ghost, trying to understand its motives and protect himself.
• Huan Guang and Xu Jiu: Huan Guang seeks comfort and guidance from Xu Jiu, who tries to reassure him but also acts impulsively.
• Qin Shu and Xu Jiu: Qin Shu and Xu Jiu discuss their options, with Qin Shu trying to reason and Xu Jiu acting impulsively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirrors in the apartment and agency space melt and disappear, along with Huan Guang.
• Xu Jiu, Qin Shu, and the narrator are transported back to the agency's archive room.
• Huan Guang's disappearance is noticed, and Qin Shu sends a message to his account with no response.
• Xu Jiu reveals details about his gym haunting case.

Character Developments

• Xu Jiu shows fear and nervousness when recalling the gym incidents, indicating his usual carefree demeanor is a facade.
• Huan Guang's disappearance causes concern and unease among the group.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unknowns of the agency space are emphasized.
• The theme of facing fears and past traumas is explored through Xu Jiu's recounting of the gym incidents.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jiu, Qin Shu, and the narrator work together to understand Huan Guang's disappearance and Xu Jiu's past case.
• The group's dynamic shifts as they face new challenges and uncertainties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Jiu recounts his brother's experience with a ghost in their gym, which was identified and resolved by people from Qingye.
• The group decides to find the ghost's grave to resolve the issue, but they're pulled into a file-related experience before they can leave.
• In the gym, equipment starts moving and malfunctioning, creating a threatening atmosphere.
• Aerobics music starts playing, guiding them towards a familiar gym setting.

Character Developments

• Xu Jiu: Shows knowledge about the gym's history and his brother's experience, but also displays fear and confusion in the face of the supernatural events.
• Qin Shu: Initially calm, becomes panicked when the equipment starts malfunctioning, highlighting his fear of the unknown.
• The Narrator (You): Maintains composure and tries to keep the group calm, showing understanding of ghostly behavior and determination to find the ghost's true form.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its consequences: The ghost feeds on fear, making those who are afraid vulnerable to its attacks.
• The power of knowledge: The narrator's understanding of ghostly behavior helps them navigate the situation, while Xu Jiu's knowledge of the gym provides useful context.
• Adaptation: The group must adapt to the ever-changing environment and situation, from the initial plan to find the grave to dealing with the immediate threat in the gym.

Character Interactions

• The narrator tries to keep Xu Jiu and Qin Shu calm, providing guidance and reassurance.
• Xu Jiu and Qin Shu rely on the narrator's knowledge and leadership, but also express their confusion and fear.
• Xu Jiu shares his brother's experience with the group, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters a gym, with the space adapting to Xu Jiu's workplace layout.
• They encounter a yoga studio and an employee office, with signs of ghostly activity in the office's bathroom.
• The group hears commotion upstairs and finds the gym's layout has changed, with new equipment and customers exercising.
• The date on a digital clock shows it's daytime on the second day after entering the dream, different from the previous nighttime setting.

Character Developments

• Protagonist: Activates the gym's space and shows bravery in investigating the ghostly presence.
• Xu Jiu: Recognizes the gym's layout and customers, becomes more involved in the investigation.
• Qin Shu: Shows nervousness during the encounter but remains part of the group.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: The gym's space adapts to Xu Jiu's workplace, reflecting the dream's ability to incorporate familiar elements.
• Ghostly Activity: The presence of a ghost in the employee office, with signs of activity but no direct encounter.
• Time Discrepancy: The sudden change in time, from night to day, raises questions about the dream's reality.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Xu Jiu: Work together to investigate the gym, with Xu Jiu providing insights about the layout and customers.
• Protagonist and Qin Shu: Both show caution and curiosity during the investigation, with Qin Shu expressing nervousness.
• Xu Jiu and Qin Shu: Exchange information about the gym and its customers, with Xu Jiu recognizing the people exercising.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman, Sister Zhu, experiences a terrifying incident in the gym, with a handprint appearing on her abdomen.
• An ambulance is called, and Sister Zhu is taken to the hospital. Meanwhile, the gym empties due to fear and unease.
• A handprint is found on a yoga mat in a classroom, and later, a woman is pushed through a fourth-floor window to her death.

Character Developments

• Lin Wei (the protagonist) remains calm and curious, investigating the supernatural events.
• Xu Jiu, the gym manager, becomes increasingly worried and frightened as the incidents escalate.
• Qin Shu, another gym member, shows signs of nervousness and fear.
• Sister Zhu, the victim of the first incident, is terrified and traumatized.
• Xu Jiu's colleague, who assists Sister Zhu, is brave but also scared, trying to help while keeping a safe distance.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Presence: The handprints and the ghostly presence suggest a supernatural entity is causing the disturbances.
• Fear and Uncertainty: The characters grapple with fear and uncertainty as they try to understand and cope with the strange events.
• Investigation and Discovery: Lin Wei's curiosity drives him to investigate, leading to the discovery of more handprints and the ultimate tragedy.

Character Interactions

• Lin Wei, Xu Jiu, and Qin Shu observe the events together, with Lin Wei taking the lead in investigating.
• Xu Jiu's colleague helps Sister Zhu and later discovers the handprint on the yoga mat.
• The gym staff and members interact, sharing their fears and speculations about the incidents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The gym crowd watches a ghostly event, unsettling but invisible to them.
• A police investigation begins after a fatal fall.
• The protagonist reveals he can see and touch ghosts, but not the current one.
• Chen Yihan, the protagonist's acquaintance and a police chief, arrives at the scene.
• The protagonist learns that Chen Yihan is investigating a case related to the gym's reported death.

Character Developments

• Protagonist: Starts to accept his abilities and uses them to interact with ghosts.
• Xu Jiu: Struggles with the reality of his colleague's death and the supernatural events.
• Qin Shu: Remains skeptical but open to the possibility of the supernatural.
• Chen Yihan: Shows knowledge of the supernatural, hinting at a hidden side.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Reality: The characters grapple with the distinction between what they know as reality and the supernatural events unfolding before them.
• Trust and Deception: The protagonist struggles with how much to reveal about his abilities and the truth behind the events.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist, Qin Shu, Xu Jiu: The trio shares information and tries to make sense of the situation, with the protagonist keeping his full abilities secret.
• Protagonist, Chen Yihan: Chen Yihan's arrival adds a layer of complexity, as the protagonist knows him but doesn't understand his role in the current events.
• Protagonist, Female Ghost: The protagonist encounters the female ghost at close range, highlighting the eerie and unsettling nature of the supernatural presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a female ghost at the gym, which only Lin Xiao can see clearly.
• Chen Yihan, using his ability, follows the ghost's footsteps to a staff office on the second floor, where they find a dead body.
• The group follows the ghost and Chen Yihan into an elevator, where they find another victim on the roof, identified as Thunder Lord, a streamer who went missing while playing a game.
• Sister Zhu, another victim, dies in the hospital. Lin Xiao realizes that the events might be happening in real-time, and his family might be worried about his disappearance.

Character Developments

• Lin Xiao: Realizes Chen Yihan's ability to see crime scene traces and becomes worried about Chen Yihan's safety.
• Chen Yihan: Demonstrates his ability to see crime scene traces and leads the investigation.
• Thunder Lord: His corpse is found, connecting him to the game and Qing Ye.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the game world and reality.
• The consequences of death in the game and its connection to the real world.
• The urgency of Lin Xiao's situation, with his family potentially worrying about his disappearance.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xiao, Qin Shu, and Xu Jiu work together to follow the ghost and Chen Yihan, sharing information and speculations about the game and its connection to reality.
• Lin Xiao and Chen Yihan silently communicate about the crime scene and the ghost's actions.
• Lin Xiao, Qin Shu, and Xu Jiu react to the discovery of Thunder Lord's body, realizing its implications for their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The gym is cleared, leaving only police tape, and feels eerie without people and lights.
• The protagonist decides to confront the ghost directly, aiming to eliminate it and escape the space.
• A soft, soothing music starts playing, accompanied by sounds of shattering glass.
• The ghost's chilling energy is visible, causing glass walls to crack and shatter.
• The ghost leaves the gym and is spotted by Xu Jiu, who rushes after her.
• The gym's scenery changes, and the protagonist encounters an illusion of the ghost, which pleads for help.
• The environment distorts, and they return to the agency's archive room.
• Xu Jiu reveals he grabbed and hit the ghost, but she flew away before dissipating.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows determination to confront and eliminate the ghost.
• Xu Jiu demonstrates physical prowess by grabbing and hitting the ghost.
• The illusion of the ghost reveals her backstory, expressing regret and desperation.

Significant Themes

• Confrontation and elimination of the ghost to escape the space.
• The ghost's backstory and motivations, highlighting her regret and desperation.
• The condition for passing the instance might involve catching the ghost.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist, Qin Shu, and Xu Jiu work together to find and confront the ghost.
• The protagonist and Qin Shu hesitate when encountering the ghost's illusion, while Xu Jiu rushes after the ghost.
• The protagonist, Qin Shu, and Xu Jiu discuss the possible conditions for passing the instance after returning to the archive room.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers the computer's time and internet data match the real world, suggesting their previous experiences might have been fabricated.
• Huan Guang's status remains unknown, as he hasn't returned to the real world.
• A video call from Nangong Yao, Liu Miao, and Wu Ling of Qing Ye reveals they've hacked into the group's computer and are aware of their situation.
• Nangong Yao guides Qin Shu in performing a task via the computer, using an unusual programming language.

Character Developments

• Xu Jiu: Shows optimism and thick-headedness, quickly accepting the situation and encouraging others to move forward.
• Qin Shu: Demonstrates expertise in computers, following Nangong Yao's instructions despite the unfamiliar programming language.
• The narrator: Remains cautious and suspicious, even after contact with Qing Ye.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of reality and illusion, as the group struggles to discern what's genuine and what's fabricated.
• The power of technology, with Nangong Yao and Qin Shu using computers to attempt a solution.
• Trust and caution, as the narrator maintains a guarded attitude towards Qing Ye despite their assistance.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jiu, Qin Shu, and the narrator work together to navigate their situation.
• Qin Shu and Nangong Yao collaborate on a computer task, with Nangong Yao guiding Qin Shu through an unfamiliar programming language.
• The narrator, Xu Jiu, and Qin Shu share information and decisions, showing unity in their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shu is tasked with inputting and modifying system code under Nangong Yao's guidance.
• After an hour, the computer system malfunctions, and the computer eventually shuts down.
• Upon investigation, they find a room filled with corpses on an altar, including people who had died in the space.
• The woman's body is missing, and Huan Guang is not among the corpses.
• An explosion occurs outside the complex.

Character Developments

• Protagonist (Huan Guang): Shows determination and resilience in the face of the grim discovery. He maintains composure and focuses on finding solutions.
• Qin Shu: Becomes agitated and distressed after the computer malfunctions and they discover the corpses.
• Xu Jiu: Reacts with shock and fear upon seeing the corpses. He appears less composed than Huan Guang.

Significant Themes

• Death and Corpses: The discovery of the corpses emphasizes the grim reality of the situation and the consequences of their actions.
• Uncertainty and Fear: The characters grapple with uncertainty about the cause of the corpses' appearance and their own safety.
• Determination: Huan Guang's determination to find a solution despite the grim circumstances highlights his resolve.

Character Interactions

• Huan Guang, Qin Shu, and Xu Jiu: The three work together to investigate the source of the strange sound and deal with the discovery of the corpses. They share information and discuss their findings, but their reactions differ due to their personalities.
• Huan Guang and the Corpses: Huan Guang's discovery of Jiang You and Lei Ting Jun's bodies among the corpses sparks a personal connection to the grim scene.

• Key Plot Points: The game space collapses, spilling NPCs and players into the real world. Darkness engulfs the surroundings, threatening everyone.
• Character Developments: Xu Jiu shows anxiety to help others but lacks a plan. Qin Shu is hesitant but eventually decides to act. The protagonist considers suicide to escape the darkness.
• Significant Themes: The theme of being trapped and helpless in the face of an unknown, powerful force is prominent. The idea of alternate dimensions and reality alteration is introduced.
• Character Interactions: The protagonist, Xu Jiu, and Qin Shu retreat together, sharing a sense of impending doom. The delivery ghost appears, offering to help the protagonist escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Courier Ghost appears, mocking the protagonist and showing no fear.
• She reveals she's there to capture people connected to Qing Ye, aiming to erase their existence and change history.
• An altar collapses, revealing a dark space with Huan Guang and Bai An. The Courier Ghost tries to capture them.
• The protagonist is pushed into an alternate dimension by an ancient-costumed ghost, ending up in a place resembling the old computer room.

Character Developments

• The protagonist realizes the Courier Ghost's true plan: to kidnap people connected to Qing Ye to change history, potentially altering Ye Qing's fate.
• The Courier Ghost demonstrates her power and indifference, showing no concern for the protagonist's well-being.
• The ancient-costumed ghost appears, displaying immense power and saving the protagonist from the Courier Ghost.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of changing history and the potential impact on Ye Qing's fate.
• The power dynamics between the protagonist and the Courier Ghost, with the latter initially showing superiority.
• The mysterious nature of the alternate dimension and the ancient-costumed ghost's intentions.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and the Courier Ghost engage in a tense standoff, with the Courier Ghost taunting the protagonist.
• The ancient-costumed ghost interacts with the Courier Ghost, pushing the protagonist into the alternate dimension.
• The protagonist, Huan Guang, and Bai An are connected through the dark space, with Bai An seemingly aware of the protagonist's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist returns to reality, finding himself back in his hotel suite in Qingye.
• He learns that he was only missing for a few hours, and it's not yet the next day.
• Wu Ling and Nangong Yao explain that they found a video online and suspected the protagonist had entered a dreamscape.
• They identify the three people in the video, all connected to cases they've handled.
• Nangong Yao reveals he has the ability to open passages to other dimensions.
• The protagonist shares his experience in the alternate dimension.
• They deduce that the main culprits are after Bai An, and the game is a roundabout way to deal with Qing Ye.

Character Developments

• The protagonist learns about the office's ability to attract people with special abilities.
• Wu Ling, Nangong Yao, and Liu Miao demonstrate their investigative and analytical skills.
• Gu Mo shows his ability to figure out the mysterious sound from the video.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of different dimensions and the real world.
• The existence of special abilities and their markings.
• The pursuit of Bai An by the main culprits and their connection to Qing Ye.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Liu Miao, Wu Ling, Nangong Yao, and Gu Mo, sharing information and speculating about the events.
• Wu Ling and Nangong Yao work together to locate the protagonist in the alternate dimension.
• Gu Mo provides a crucial insight about the mysterious sound.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo explains his unique ability to hear complex sounds, which he used to decipher events from the gym incident.
• Liu Miao proposes a hypothesis that the gym and office spaces in the game share similarities, like the apartment building in the game.
• Nangong Yao reveals that the office space can send signals externally, and he dismantled other game spaces to open a passage.
• Wu Ling suggests that the sounds Gu Mo heard might be due to another ability, and they decide to investigate further after confirming everyone's identities.
• Chen Yihan's death prophecy comes true, with the yoga instructor, a guest named Zhu, and two unidentified bodies found matching the predicted events.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo demonstrates his exceptional ability to separate complex sounds, showing growth in his understanding and control of his power.
• Wu Ling takes charge, making decisions and ensuring the group's safety, displaying leadership and strategic thinking.
• Liu Miao shows analytical skills, proposing a valid hypothesis about the game spaces.
• Nangong Yao reveals his ability to see the whole picture of the alternate dimension, indicating his power's extent and limitations.
• Chen Yihan's death prophecy coming true hints at the power of the future ghost and Bai An, raising the stakes for the characters.

Significant Themes

• The power of prophecy and its consequences, as seen through Chen Yihan's death prediction.
• The interconnected nature of the game spaces and their inhabitants, highlighting the shared fate of those involved.
• The struggle to understand and control one's abilities, as demonstrated by Gu Mo and Nangong Yao.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo, Liu Miao, and Wu Ling work together to decipher the events, showing teamwork and mutual respect for each other's insights.
• Nangong Yao's revelation about the office space's ability to send signals externally adds new information to the group's understanding of the game's mechanics.
• Chen Xiaoqiu's inclusion in the discussion hints at the growing trust and reliance on him by the Qing Ye group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A body, later identified as Jiang You, is found outside the office window, having fallen from above.
• Jiang You was wearing pajamas and had no known suicidal tendencies.
• Police are called and treat the case as suspicious, questioning everyone in the office.
• A chilling yin energy is felt in the office, suggesting a ghost's presence.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates his ability to sense yin energy.
• Chen Xiaoqiu understands the protagonist's intention to investigate the ghost.
• The old leader is distracted and not his usual composed self.

Significant Themes

• The sudden, unexplained death of a colleague shocks the office, highlighting the fragility of life and the impact of loss on a community.
• The presence of a ghost in the office building foreshadows potential supernatural involvement in Jiang You's death.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Chen Xiaoqiu communicate silently about investigating the ghost.
• The old leader meets with Chen Yihan, possibly to discuss the situation.
• The protagonist is called for questioning by the police, indicating suspicion in Jiang You's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist is summoned to the old leader's office, but he's not there. Chen Yihan is present instead.
• The protagonist reveals his findings about a ghost to Chen Yihan, who immediately sets off to capture it.
• They find the ghost has fled a small conference room where police officers were questioning demolition office staff about Jiang You's death.
• The ghost's Yin energy is sensed again, leading them to the men's restroom. They find an old doctor dead in a peculiar position between the toilet and the wall.
• The protagonist and Chen Yihan follow the ghost's energy trail to a garden, where they find another corpse, frozen stiff, under a pile of leaves on a bench.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates his ability to sense Yin energy and track ghosts.
• Chen Yihan shows decisive action and leadership, personally overseeing the case and the ghost hunt.
• The protagonist reveals he was pulled into a game's altar space, where he saw the deceased people and the events that transpired at the gym.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural: Ghosts, Yin energy, and a game's altar space.
• Death and its aftermath: The bizarre deaths of Jiang You and the old doctor, and the discovery of another corpse.
• Investigation and pursuit of truth: Chen Yihan's and the protagonist's efforts to understand and solve the case.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist shares his findings with Chen Yihan, leading to their collaboration in capturing the ghost.
• Chen Yihan and the protagonist work together to follow the ghost's trail and discover the corpses.
• Police officers are present but mostly serve as witnesses or obstacles; their investigative capabilities are called into question.