Patrol's end

"I have no interest in toying with an idiot like you."

Since they were already enemies, Lin Luo held nothing back against the Flaying Ghost. He swung the Blood Rope and lashed it.

With this Ghost Artifact, he forced the Flaying Ghost into a corner beyond the moonlight's reach.

The Flaying Ghost, which had initially been able to withstand the Blood Rope's lashes, grew noticeably weaker and was beaten back again and again.

The murderous intent in the Flaying Ghost's eyes intensified. Lin Luo had performed far better than the players it had encountered before.

That made even the Flaying Ghost feel threatened.

Discovering in the middle of a fight that moonlight strengthened ghosts was simply astonishing.

"Little insect, your petty tricks are useless. Any human I set my sights on is doomed to die!"

Driven into a corner, the Flaying Ghost shrieked.

Together with its mangled, bloody face, that made it all the more sinister and terrifying.

"Not necessarily. Once I kill you, all my problems will be gone."

As Lin Luo spoke, he swung the Blood Rope with all his strength, lashing the Flaying Ghost's right leg.

The powerful blows struck the Flaying Ghost's leg over and over, until the flesh along the entire limb split apart.

Thrown off balance, the Flaying Ghost fell straight to the floor.

"You have no skin covering your flesh. As long as I focus my attacks on one spot, I can hurt you."

Lin Luo pointed out the Flaying Ghost's second weakness.

This time, however, the Flaying Ghost no longer looked fearless. Fear appeared on its face instead.

This human was far too terrifying.

If it did not come up with something, the filthy insect it had regarded as insignificant might actually turn the tables and kill it!

"Human, I admit defeat this time. I won't trouble you again."

Faced with the threat of death, the Flaying Ghost no longer dared to act fierce and instead yielded.

But Lin Luo did not dare let his guard down in the slightest. Ghosts were full of lies; the Flaying Ghost might be deliberately trying to make him lower his guard!

Just as Lin Luo had expected.

Thinking Lin Luo had relaxed his vigilance, the Flaying Ghost suddenly accelerated and lunged at him.

Lin Luo had already prepared for such an ambush. Gripping the Blood Rope tightly, he lashed it across the Flaying Ghost's hideously mangled face.

The blow tore flesh from the Flaying Ghost's face, leaving it dripping with blood. Even the maggots in the flesh fell out.

"I'll kill you!"

The Flaying Ghost's eyes burned with venom, as though it intended to take Lin Luo down with it.

At the sight, Lin Luo instinctively adopted a defensive stance.

What he had not expected was for the Flaying Ghost to turn and flee without hesitation.

The move caught Lin Luo off guard. By the time he reacted, the Flaying Ghost had already vanished.

Lin Luo showed no disappointment.

Although Lin Luo had discovered two of the Flaying Ghost's weaknesses and gained the upper hand, he also understood that if he pushed it too far, it might really take him down with it!

Lin Luo had no intention of doing something as foolish as dying together with a ghost!

After he drove off the Flaying Ghost, Lin Luo encountered no more troublesome ghosts.

What Lin Luo did not realize was that, beyond his field of vision, the powerful Drunkard Ghost wore an intrigued expression.

"An interesting little fellow."

With those words, the Drunkard Ghost's figure melted into the night, as though it had never appeared.

Meanwhile, Lin Luo continued his patrol around the morgue as assigned.

Time flew. Before long, a pale glow spread across the horizon. Thick fog shrouded everything beyond the windows, making it impossible to see any scenery.

For a moment, Lin Luo became absorbed in the view.

Compared with the vast horror world, Yellow Springs Hospital seemed like an insignificant speck of dust.

Just then, a tall figure headed straight toward Lin Luo.

Lin Luo took a closer look and recognized the Director Ghost.

"Interesting. I didn't expect you to survive, let alone make no mistakes at work. It's been a long time since I encountered a human as outstanding as you."

The Director Ghost praised him.

Just as before, it used a different mouth for every sentence.

That way of speaking was both eerie and terrifying.

Fortunately, Lin Luo had already experienced it. He was not afraid, though he found it incredibly awkward.

"I was only doing my job."

Lin Luo's modest reply pleased the Director Ghost even more. It pulled a stack of Ghost Coins from its pocket and tossed them over.

"This is your pay for last night's shift."

"Thank you."

Lin Luo reached out to pick up the Ghost Coins, a look of shock appearing on his face.

This time, the Director Ghost had rewarded him with a full five thousand Ghost Coins!

That sum was enough for him to buy a sports car and a villa in the real world.

It looks like the harder the task, the more Ghost Coins I earn.

Lin Luo thought to himself, his determination soaring. He had to complete his tasks even better and earn more Ghost Coins.

After all, money could make even ghosts do his bidding. As far as Lin Luo was concerned, the more Ghost Coins, the better.

"You worked last night, so you may take today off."

The Director Ghost glanced at Lin Luo as it spoke.

"Thank you, Director."

Lin Luo nodded with a smile.

The Director Ghost said nothing more and turned to leave.

Watching the Director Ghost walk away, a trace of helplessness flickered in Lin Luo's eyes. During their brief interaction, he had faintly sensed that the Director Ghost seemed to find humans unclean.

Lin Luo had originally planned to use the Crimson Demon Finger to read the Director Ghost's memories and get closer to it.

But the Director Ghost gave him no opportunity at all.

If he acted rashly, he might anger the Director Ghost.

Getting himself killed over it would hardly be worth it.

Once the Director Ghost left, Lin Luo also departed the morgue and took the elevator back to the first floor.

As soon as he reached the cafeteria, the fat and thin chef ghosts came over to greet him.

"Brother, thanks for your hard work last night. Come, sit down."

"Whatever you want to eat, we'll make it for you!"

Lin Luo answered the two chef ghosts' warm welcome with a smile.

"Just make me anything."

Despite his words, the two chef ghosts were extremely generous, bringing Lin Luo several dishes that looked, smelled, and tasted delicious.

Meanwhile, after a night's rest, the other three players entered the cafeteria one after another.

All three stared in astonishment when they saw Lin Luo heartily enjoying his meal.

Zhang Zhihao and Zhang Xiaoli, in particular, wore looks of disbelief.

For novice players, patrolling the morgue was like entering hell: no one came back.

Compared with the other two players, Liu Yanyan was much calmer and did not find it surprising.

In her eyes, Lin Luo had always worked one miracle after another. It was only natural that he would return alive from the morgue.

"Lin Luo, you should be dead!"

Zhang Zhihao spoke in disbelief.

Zhang Zhihao had been so excited by the prospect of Lin Luo's death that he had been unable to sleep. Now, seeing Lin Luo safe and sound, even enjoying a delicious meal, left him seething with frustration at the stark contrast.

"Oh, it's you. You've got dark circles under your eyes. Looks like you didn't get enough rest. You'd better be careful-don't lose your life over a mistake at work."

Lin Luo glanced at Zhang Zhihao and spoke with amusement.