"That Elevator Ghost-one day, I'll rip out his soul and burn it as a soul lantern, so he can never be reincarnated!"
The disheveled female ghost's eyes seethed with venom. The resentment surging from her body made even Lin Luo cast her a sidelong glance.
It seemed these two ghosts would never rest until one of them was dead!
"Tell me about your relationship. I might be able to grant your wish."
Lin Luo spoke calmly.
His words, however, immediately stirred the female ghost's excitement.
Even if Lin Luo wasn't strong enough himself, he had Security Guard Ghost backing him up. Dealing with a single Elevator Ghost would be child's play.
"Elevator Ghost was my brother-in-law when he was alive. He spent his days doing nothing worthwhile. Eventually, my sister gave up on him and ran off with another man. But that beast never reflected on his own failings. Instead, he used me as an outlet for his rage and tortured me to death..."
At this point, bloody tears flowed from the female ghost's empty eye sockets.
Even Lin Luo, an outsider, felt some sympathy for her.
Her ghastly appearance alone made it clear that she had suffered inhuman torture while alive.
At that thought, Lin Luo's desire to kill Elevator Ghost grew even stronger.
Everything Elevator Ghost had done made one thing clear.
He deserved to die.
And he had tried to set Lin Luo up several times.
Lin Luo always repaid a grudge. He would never let this slide!
"I can help you destroy Elevator Ghost."
At those words, the female ghost, who had still harbored resentment toward Lin Luo, grew agitated and cried eagerly, "If you help me kill Elevator Ghost, I'll serve as your Ghost Slave from now on."
To take revenge on Elevator Ghost, she was willing to pay any price.
A Ghost Slave's standing was far lower than a companion ghost's. Their master held absolute power over their life and death.
"Do you know why Elevator Ghost wanted to lure Liu Xueru and Wang Lei into the elevator?"
Lin Luo asked.
Since he intended to deal with Elevator Ghost, he needed to prepare.
He had to gather the necessary information.
That would prevent any needless mistakes.
"Liu Xueru and Wang Lei dragged that beast to the elevator shaft and sent him falling to his death. He's also stronger on his own turf."
The female ghost explained, then continued, "But as long as you lure him out of the elevator, I can rip out his soul and burn it as a soul lantern!"
"He tortured me to death. Under the rules of karmic retribution, he's no match for me."
Even Security Guard Ghost, standing beside them, nodded in agreement.
"Understood. Lie in wait near the elevator and wait for my good news."
When it came to killing Elevator Ghost, Lin Luo wanted to handle it himself.
He didn't want Security Guard Ghost's help.
Dealing with a lowlife ghost like this wasn't worth owing Security Guard Ghost a favor.
"My lord, the rules prevent me from leaving the Abandoned Building. I can only take revenge if you lure Elevator Ghost here."
The female ghost spoke helplessly.
If she hadn't been bound by those restrictions, she would have gone after Elevator Ghost long ago.
She wouldn't have had to wait until now.
"All right. I'll try to lure him over to the Abandoned Building."
Lin Luo considered it briefly, then nodded.
Now, bringing this matter to a successful conclusion would take more effort.
It had clearly become much more difficult.
But that only fueled Lin Luo's fighting spirit.
"Very well. I'll await your good news, my lord."
The female ghost spoke respectfully.
Lin Luo didn't reply. Instead, he left the Abandoned Building with Security Guard Ghost.
"Young man, you could simply ask me for help. Dealing with a single Elevator Ghost wouldn't be difficult for me."
Security Guard Ghost couldn't help speaking up.
He truly couldn't understand why Lin Luo was going to so much trouble.
"Mr. Security Guard, Elevator Ghost is just a small fry. Besides, this is my grudge. It'll be more satisfying to settle it myself."
With Lin Luo putting it that way, Security Guard Ghost didn't press him any further and simply nodded.
"All right. If you need my help, just ask."
Security Guard Ghost treated Lin Luo with great courtesy.
It wasn't merely because Lin Luo had cured his eye condition.
In just a day or two, Lin Luo had accomplished a great deal.
He had obtained Netherworld Wine from both Director Ghost and Hospital Director Ghost.
That alone showed that Lin Luo was far more capable than Security Guard Ghost had imagined.
Director Ghost was a formidable ferocious ghost in Yellow Springs Hospital.
Compared with Director Ghost, Security Guard Ghost was as insignificant as a mosquito. The gap between them was immense.
And that was without even mentioning Hospital Director Ghost, the most terrifying existence in Yellow Springs Hospital.
At that thought, Security Guard Ghost held even higher hopes for Lin Luo. Doing him a favor certainly wouldn't hurt.
"All right. Thanks, Brother Security Guard."
Lin Luo switched to a more familiar form of address.
Security Guard Ghost grinned so widely that the corners of his mouth stretched to his ears, making him look utterly sinister and terrifying.
Long accustomed to horrifying sights, Lin Luo remained unfazed. Smiling, he asked, "Brother Security Guard, do you know where Drunkard Ghost went?"
"He probably went to the cafeteria to beg for a drink. Otherwise, he'll be wandering around the Morgue on the first basement level. There's nowhere in Yellow Springs Hospital he can't go."
As he spoke, a flicker of envy passed through Security Guard Ghost's eyes.
Ghosts like Drunkard Ghost, who weren't bound by Yellow Springs Hospital's rules, were exceedingly rare.
Even Hospital Director Ghost probably didn't enjoy that privilege.
"Brother Security Guard, it's about mealtime. Want to come to the cafeteria and have a meal together?"
Lin Luo extended an invitation.
Eager to build a good relationship with him, Security Guard Ghost naturally accepted.
The two hit it off immediately.
They headed toward the cafeteria.
On the way to the cafeteria, Lin Luo encountered Wang Lei and Liu Xueru again.
This time, however, neither ghost dared approach him. Fear showed on their horrifying faces.
Previously, with Director Ghost protecting him, Lin Luo had acted without restraint.
He had drawn more than half their ghost blood.
That had utterly shattered their courage.
They were just about to turn and leave when Lin Luo called out to them.
"Don't be so quick to leave. I need a small favor from you."
Lin Luo spoke calmly, but his words filled both ghosts with resentment.
They thought he wanted to draw their ghost blood again.
They were about to lash out when they spotted Security Guard Ghost beside Lin Luo.
The sight left them questioning their entire existence as ghosts.
Security Guard Ghost was notorious for his foul temper.
He also liked eating human flesh.
They simply couldn't understand how Lin Luo had managed to get along with him!
"We don't have much ghost blood left. Please spare us."
"We were wrong before. We won't ever do it again."
In response to their pleas, Lin Luo slowly shook his head. "You've misunderstood. I'm not here to give you trouble. I'm here to help you kill Elevator Ghost."
At those words, both Wang Lei and Liu Xueru grew excited.
Elevator Ghost had always been a thorn in their sides.
If they could kill that enormous threat, they would have nothing left to worry about in Yellow Springs Hospital.
Neither ghost worried that Lin Luo was lying.
As far as they were concerned, Lin Luo had befriended several terrifyingly powerful ferocious ghosts. If he wanted them dead, there was no need to go to such lengths!
"My lord, whatever you need, we're willing to help."
Wang Lei and Liu Xueru spoke in unison.
They had long wanted to destroy Elevator Ghost.
Hearing that, Lin Luo nodded. These two ghosts knew what was good for them.
"Then I'll have to trouble you to lure Elevator Ghost to the Abandoned Building."
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