"What time is it now?"
On the fifth underground level of the laboratory, Wang Xiaoming had just woken up. After washing his face, he heated a pack of emergency food over an alcohol lamp and ate while asking.
Wei Jing was still standing in the laboratory room nearby, watching the activity inside. Like a corpse, he did not need food, drink, or sleep, nor did he feel fatigue. He could work continuously around the clock.
"It's already eight in the evening. According to the time we previously determined, the music box curse will erupt in four hours." His reply was stiff, completely devoid of emotion.
"At this time, the operation against the ghost painting should have already begun over there." Wang Xiaoming's expression shifted slightly as he continued eating. "How is Guo Fan doing?"
"He seems to be asleep. He lay down inside the Ghost Coffin five hours ago and hasn't moved since. I can't see what's happening inside." Wei Jing said.
Wang Xiaoming pulled up the surveillance footage and quickly reviewed it.
Sure enough, five hours earlier, Guo Fan had controlled Yang Jian's body, yawned, stretched, and lain down inside the Ghost Coffin.
"If Guo Fan still hasn't woken up by eleven, wake him." Wang Xiaoming frowned.
"Alright." Wei Jing nodded.
"What's happening with Dr. Chen? Is he dead yet?" Wang Xiaoming asked.
Wei Jing said, "We confirmed the situation through Headquarters earlier. There is indeed a ghost wandering inside the building, though its threat level is unknown. However, Gao Ming has come into contact with the ghost in the building. Surveillance footage also captured its appearance. The files are on the computer beside you, Professor Wang. As for Dr. Chen, he is still alive for now."
"I'll take a look."
Wang Xiaoming opened the computer again. There was