Night at the Dormitory / A Day Off? Not a Chance!

"Do you want to... eat me?"

Ling Mengxue froze for a moment, then picked up the bottle of cola again, giving a slight, faint smile, "I'll give you another chance to rephrase your thoughts."

"Heh, you pathetic little worm, are you scared out of your wits now?"

The Vending Machine Ghost grinned, revealing its internal structure. "Give me a chance? Haha! If I weren't so badly damaged right now, and if you hadn't broken the rules, I would have swallowed you whole!"

"..." "Is that so?" Ling Mengxue asked hesitantly.

"What else did you think?"

"Alright, if that's the case, then I don't need to hold back anymore."

Ling Mengxue nodded, then silently recited a short incantation, and a small ball of fire glowing with purple light condensed in her palm.

[Dark Flame: A dark-attribute magical flame that greatly increases damage dealt to supernatural creatures. It also has an intimidating effect and can boost one's aura, making it suitable for general situations where one wants to show off. -- <Legendary Magic Compendium>]

As the terrifying heat spread, the Vending Machine Ghost's eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets, and the entire machine twisted into a grotesque mess in fright!

Damn it! Have you no sportsmanship at all?!

This is fucking inhuman!

Where are the humans in horror games who can be easily chased away like ants? Why are these monsters the ones who can be bullied at will?

Damn it, who's the ghost here?! Holy crap!!

"Big brother! Big brother, I was wrong! I was Mount Tai and didn't recognize you as a once-in-a-century Magical Boys! Take whatever you want here, it's all free! Every penny extra is on me!"

Ling Mengxue: "..."

At this point, the Vending Machine Ghost, who believed that pragmatism was the way of the world, stopped being stubborn and immediately kowtowed and begged for mercy, vomiting up all the drinks and alcohol in his stomach.

Looking back, it had been in this place for quite some time, and now that it had finally developed intelligence, it was reluctant to die!

Seeing this, the other vending machines nearby also shook their machines in fear, taking out all the precious drinks stored inside, not daring to neglect this "Magical Boys," for fear that the dilapidated vending machine would be their fate later.

This is absolutely tragic!

Ling Mengxue never expected things to turn out this way; the story's development is clearly absurd.

How could you say that about her?

Is she the kind of person who doesn't pay for things she buys?

Having undergone nine years of quality education in China, her character is already quite high; it's "impossible" for her to do such a thing.

Ling Mengxue casually tossed down a wad of banknotes, a slight smile playing on her lips, and walked out carrying a bunch of drinks in her arms.

She didn't turn around, but felt that her back view was kind of cool! Leaving the Vending Machine Ghost completely bewildered, staring at each other, wide-eyed.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?

Back in the dining room, Zhao Lei and the two girls ate with great relish, almost emptying a large pot of hot pot, making many of the chosen players envious.

Damn it, we're all gamers, why are you guys so rich? And so extravagant, eating lavish meals like that?

Are we playing the same game?

Is this reasonable?

How to put it? Zhao Lei always had this illusion that as long as he was by Feng Ge's side, he could handle anything with ease and live a life of luxury. Although some unexpected things would often happen, they would all end perfectly in the end.

He pondered for a moment, and thought, "This must be the legendary protagonist's halo!"

Of course, thinking about it is just thinking about it; after all, it's too unrealistic.

Ling Mengxue distributed the drinks, not intending to compete with them for food. After waiting for a while, everyone prepared to return to the dormitory building together.

Walking under the dim streetlights, the quiet and gentle young lady suddenly spoke.

"Thank you, Brother Ling. Actually, you were taking care of us on purpose, weren't you?"

The girl's sudden voice broke the silence of the darkness, and Zhao Lei and Yue Xinrou couldn't help but turn around to look at her.

Zhao Lei looked confused, clearly not quite understanding, while Yue Xinrou seemed to be thinking things through. In fact, she had already figured out why Ling Mengxue had ordered so many dishes, but she didn't point it out.

Ling Mengxue was observing the buildings in the manor, so she wasn't too surprised to hear this.

She shook her head slightly, deciding to continue playing dumb, and said dismissively, "Don't misunderstand, I was just worried my brother was hungry. You guys were just there for fun. Don't overthink it."

"..."

"..."

Choked by that remark, the girl was at a loss for words. She smiled and nodded, then lowered her head, her face darkening as if she had been dealt a blow.

At least, that's how it appears from Zhao Lei and Yue Xinrou's perspective.

Perhaps because of the dim lighting, no one noticed her slightly flushed cheeks.

Zhao Lei sighed, lamenting that Feng Ge was still so clueless about romance, always keeping girls at arm's length.

On the contrary, Yue Xinrou was somewhat relieved. This was the prey she was determined to win over, and she couldn't let someone else snatch her away like that.

About five minutes later, they arrived in front of a dark and gloomy old building.

Um... that's what they call their dormitory.

Inside the lobby, an elderly woman with a smile on her face was sitting at the front desk, with an old-fashioned radio next to her emitting an indistinct "buzzing" sound from time to time, accompanied by bursts of laughter.

Ling Mengxue and the others didn't know what the old woman was listening to, but they could tell from her pale, eerie smile that she seemed to be in a good mood.

"We are employees of the estate and are requesting accommodation."

"Oh?"

Interrupted from listening to the radio, the old woman looked up with displeasure, swept her gaze across the crowd with hostility, snorted, and casually tossed out a rusty antique key.

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Chapter Ninety-Five: The Night in the Dormitory Building

"After returning to your room at night, do not open the door or go out before dawn. The dormitory will not be responsible for any accidents that occur."

The old woman's eerie, hoarse voice rang in their ears, and everyone nodded involuntarily, understanding the unspoken message.

Ling Mengxue took the key; there was only one, indicating that everyone in the same group had been assigned to the same room.

The dormitory building was pitch black, with only a few dim oil lamps lit in the corridor. The long corridor was deserted, with signs of ruin everywhere, stretching as far as the eye could see.

The building is about seven or eight stories high, and who knows how many ghosts and monsters live there.

If you wander out late at night and happen to run into those "little cuties" who come out specifically to forage for food, you probably won't even see the sun tomorrow.

The other selected players were all assigned to this building, but their rooms were quite far apart, making it extremely difficult to huddle together for warmth, let alone call for help. And unless someone was completely stupid, no one would run out of their room.

Their room was number 303 on the third floor, and even the dilapidated door was stained with black blood.

Turning the doorknob, a damp, musty smell hits you.

Aside from the floor being moldy due to dampness, the bedroom itself was fairly simple and tidy.

This is a humble abode, rarely quiet. Sewage stains the floor, and moss grows on the window frames.

If we had to pick a flaw in this environment, it would probably be that there's only one large bed in the room, which makes both girls feel rather awkward.

"Uh... welcome to the world of meritocracy..." Ling Mengxue coughed lightly, immediately stating her position and making blatant insinuations.

She's not the kind of pushover who only cares about others; anyway... she's definitely going to sleep in this bed, and her mental state is very important.

Zhao Lei, on the other hand, didn't think that much about it. He might be okay with giving way to girls normally, but now that he was in the terrifying secret realm, he had to seriously consider his situation.

He didn't care that he was a man wearing a skirt and stockings, he rolled over and lay down, even considerately making room for his good brother.

Seeing that Yue Xinrou and the other girl were both looking at her expectantly, Ling Mengxue felt that something was wrong with her.

"It might be a little inconvenient for four people to share one bed. Boys and girls will be on separate sides. If you feel that men and women shouldn't be too close and want to sleep on the floor, please do so." Ling Mengxue turned to look at Yue Xinrou and the other girl.

Theoretically speaking, she is actually a girl, but she maintains her image through magical illusions.

She's exhausted and needs to rest. It wouldn't be good if she were exposed.

Putting aside what his best buddies would think of him, he'd be a total idiot in front of two girls, right?

Yue Xinrou glanced at the damp, moldy floor. Lying there for one night might be fine, but she'd probably fall ill within a few days. She definitely couldn't sleep there; if it affected her work, it would be too late to regret it. Besides, she'd always planned to sleep with Ling Mengxue, and now that the opportunity had presented itself, how could she possibly miss it?

"Um... Brother Ling, can I sleep in the middle with you? I have so much to tell you..." Yue Xinrou said in a coquettish tone, and even gave Ling Mengxue a flirtatious wink, which made the latter feel a chill in her heart.

Such blunt language makes the green tea flavor so strong it's almost overwhelming; anyone with half a brain can tell.

Yue Xinrou made no attempt to hide her intentions and clearly told Ling Mengxue her thoughts: she was willing to do anything excessive as long as "he" was willing.

Hmm, a four-player competition...

She was still wearing a maid outfit, with the neckline slightly lowered, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin in front of her. Her figure was graceful and elegant, and her long legs in white stockings were truly arousing.

To be honest, she had a really good figure, which made Meng Xi blush and shyly cover her eyes, but she still couldn't help but peek through her fingers.

As they walked together, the four of them probably got to know each other.

However, Ling Mengxue did not react to this at all.

She doesn't even have... anymore, how could she possibly have feelings for something like this? And such a shameless woman at that??

Well... except for Miss Xi Yan...

"I'll sleep outside, you guys get some rest." Ling Mengxue ignored Yue Xinrou's inappropriate remarks and lay down on the edge of the bed to Zhao Lei's right.

If there's no other way, you can't just force yourself on this woman, can you?

However, since she was already in this situation, Yue Xinrou didn't care what others thought of her.

No matter what, is anything more important than life?

Afterwards, neither she nor Meng Xi lay down immediately, but instead prepared to go into the bathroom to take a shower.

Girls are generally more hygienic, unlike Zhao Lei who's so carefree and just lay down to sleep (-ェ-). o But it's not that he's lazy; it's just that tonight's experience was too exciting, and he was completely exhausted from being on edge the whole time.

Ling Mengxue is Astral Mark Girl. Unless she accidentally gets dirty, her body remains perfectly clean even without bathing. She can also use her points to purify herself, removing all impurities from her body. She doesn't even sweat normally.

Inside the bathroom, Yue Xinrou, who had been busy all night, couldn't take it anymore.

What a lousy house! The showerhead is so big, but it barely sprays any water. How can I take a bath like this?!

Do we really have to flush it down little by little?

That would be infuriating!

Meng Xi sat quietly on the bed on their side, waiting. Hearing the exasperated sounds coming from the bathroom, she sighed softly. She hadn't held out much hope anyway; she just felt sticky and wanted to quickly wipe herself down.

It was getting late, so after finishing up some chores, the group prepared to turn off the lights and go to sleep.

Wrapped in a sheet, Yue Xinrou let Meng Xi sleep in the middle, while she herself slept on one side.

Soon, the night deepened and all was quiet.

However, faint sounds often emanated from the corridor outside: footsteps and the chewing sounds of an unknown creature, which sent chills down one's spine.

Even if you listen carefully, you can faintly hear heart-wrenching screams and roars in the distance, even while lying in your bedroom...

No one knows what horrific massacres are taking place in some dark corner of the world.

The atmosphere in Ling Mengxue's bedroom seemed relatively harmonious.

The room was filled with Zhao Lei's snoring and Yue Xinrou's secretly playing music from her phone; everyone was sound asleep.

Although mobile phones can connect to the outside world, they are only for accessing the internet; they can't make phone calls and can only be used to look up information.

Back in the Wonderful Potion Shop, communication was possible thanks to the protection of a magical barrier, but that's no longer possible in dungeons and secret realms; at most, players can only communicate with each other.

Hmm... that's very thoughtful, there are even power banks in the room!

Time passed by unnoticed, and Ling Mengxue simply closed her eyes as well.

Even if you can't sleep, just closing your eyes is equivalent to resting.

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The night felt very long.