147. Old Mansion

With Sulu's current strength, his spirit has even reached the level of advancing to the third tier, naturally making him one of the top in the second tier.

Moreover, he is not only a [Occultist], but also a second-tier [Rogue], whose attributes are astonishing after four Baptism.

A newly promoted second-tier [Evil Spirit] is of course no match for him.

With just ordinary hand-to-hand combat combined with Spirit Pressure, he sent Lanny fleeing in disarray.

However, during the chase, Sulu discovered something very interesting.

After being completely suppressed, the opponent's ferocity decreased, rationality gained a slight advantage, and they even knew how to find their way.

First, he hid in the Phantom Spirit World, but after discovering that Sulu had followed him into the Spirit World, he immediately teleported and hid in the Mind World.

This kind of flexibility and Wisdom is beyond the reach of ordinary Evil Spirit —not that they can't do it, but that they simply don't have the brains for it!

Unless it's an experienced Evil Spirit possessing a human body and about to ascend to higher realms, or a strange species like the Face-Snatcher.

"Interesting... This Lanny probably has some secrets."

At this moment, Sulu noticed that Lanny ahead had stopped running and was beginning to break into reality.

"Have we arrived? What's this all about?"

He had originally thought that Lanny would enter the Mind Secret Realm and use the complex terrain to fight against himself or break free, but the choice to enter the real world was somewhat strange.

"No... he's only regained a bit of his sanity, not his full Wisdom. In other words... he's still a wild beast, and running back to his lair in fright is just instinct?"

Sulu's eyes lit up.

Although Lanny's obsession lies in the Colington Manor, there is clearly nothing there that could allow a spirit to advance to the second tier in just six months!

Moreover, when Lux hired a powerful professional, Lanny would also need a place to hide.

"So, this is the place? Huh?"

Sulu suddenly sensed something was different about his surroundings.

As far as the eye could see, there was a gloomy Black Forest, and in the middle of the Black Forest, an Ancient Mansion that was faintly visible.

Under the moonlight, wisps of mist rose, making the Ancient Mansion in the center seem almost ethereal.

"Is this... a rift between the Spirit World and reality?"

Sulu immediately recognized that this location was the weak boundary between the Spirit World and reality.

Because of this characteristic, spirits can easily escape, causing accidents and often forming strange, secret realms that are then sealed off as restricted areas.

"Judging from the location, it should be near Charles City."

At the boundary between reality and the Spirit World, in the Black Forest, Sulu's figure emerged.

At this moment, he was wearing a black trench coat, Crow Mask his face, and a pale white chain wrapped around his right hand, clearly adopting a fully armed stance.

The Ancient Mansion was surrounded by barbed wire and prominent red warning signs.

"It looks like... something must have happened here, and it's been sealed off."

Sulu was used to this.

The place where the Spirit World and the real world meet is most prone to paranormal events. If it cannot be resolved, or if the cost of resolution is too high, then temporarily isolating it is the best solution.

Across the vast lands of the Federation, there are numerous restricted areas of varying sizes. Every year, there are unfortunate souls who venture in out of curiosity—their best fate is to spend their lives in a mental hospital.

The secular restrictions had absolutely no effect on Sulu, who was already in a spiritual state.

He watched as Lanny's spirit disappeared into the Ancient Mansion, then took a step and followed.

"This wooden door?"

Upon arriving at the Ancient Mansion, Sulu was unusually surprised as he gazed at the carved wooden door.

Even with his ability to pass through ordinary physical obstacles, a spirit couldn't get in! The wooden door, or rather the materials of the entire Ancient Mansion, clearly possessed some extraordinary properties.

"Interesting. I wonder who the previous owner of this Ancient Mansion was?"

The old Ancient Mansion was dilapidated and crumbling, with cobwebs visible everywhere, clearly indicating that it had been abandoned for an unknown period of time.

But its former owner was certainly no ordinary person.

With a creak, Sulu pushed open the wooden door.

The Ancient Mansion's gate suddenly swung open, but there wasn't a soul in sight. If someone saw it, it would immediately become another supernatural tale.

Sulu stared at the corridor behind the door, without moving an inch.

The Occultist's Inspiration began to ripple, telling him that danger lurked within.

Even as Inspiration spread, it was met with numerous obstacles within the Ancient Mansion, as if it were being suppressed by something!

That's terrifying.

This indicates the level of danger in this area, making it almost impossible for a Tier 2 to explore.

"So... Lanny's extraordinary profession, and the secret to his rapid advancement, lies here? Could it be... that he hanged himself in the Black Forest outside?"

Sulu muttered a complaint and entered the corridor.

Danger and opportunity coexist. If a second-order Evil Spirit can break into this place, then of course he can too.

The corridor was covered with a scarlet carpet, which had accumulated a thick layer of dust due to neglect, but the exquisite embroidery patterns were still faintly visible.

The owner of this house must have lived a very comfortable life back then.

At the end of the corridor is a living room, where various classic furniture and cabinets are arranged in an artistic way.

But what attracts Sulu even more is the various picture frames prominently displayed on its walls.

Those were not oil paintings or decorations, but portraits.

In the family's old house, portraits of ancestors from past generations are hung, a custom passed down from the Chris Empire.

Sulu didn't look directly at it, but instead let his Inspiration guide him.

Portraits, mirrors... these are among the items most likely to trigger paranormal activity.

One must be extremely cautious in this eerie Ancient Mansion.

In a moment of Inspiration, an oil painting was quickly sketched out, and within the walnut wood frame, a portrait gradually came to life.

Golden curly hair, blue eyes, a high-bridged nose, a handsome, thin face... full of Roman features, he must be Old Continent immigrant.

Sulu looked down and saw a line of text. "Dale Ann... Ang..."

Below the frame, most of the labels were blurred, with only the name at the very bottom barely legible.

Sulu struggled to read, "S... Kin? Anguskin? Is there a family with that surname?"

The instant he uttered ' Anguskin '.

In his Inspiration, the portrait's subject winked at him.

"What?"

Sulu suddenly sensed immense danger and retreated without a second thought.

Bang! Bang!

Around the Ancient Mansion, the swinging windows slammed shut and the curtains were drawn.

The entire Ancient Mansion seemed to have become a trap, and Sulu was the prey who stepped into it.

"Um?"

Sulu's pupils contracted as Dale Anguskin stood before him, expressionless, reaching out to grab his neck.

"I'll block it!"

There was no time to dodge. He ducked and used the Crow Mask to block the opponent's claws.

Click!

Cracks immediately appeared on the Crow Mask, and a strange aura spread from the cracks, seeping into Sulu's sea of consciousness.

"We cannot have direct contact with the other party, or we will surely die!"