"Yi Ming Private Academy is one block away from the Happiness Neighbourhood but the back door of Yi Ming Convenience Store can connect the two places directly. Now the people from that school have started to contact us. If we do not want to be on the defensive, we have to be prepared."
Han Fei placed the teacher's id on the bed and then found a pen and paper. "I will not underestimate the danger of that school. I plan to conquer Yi Ming Private Academy in stages."
"In stages?"
"First, we need to gather all the tenants who are willing to go out and clear the buildings on both sides of the road. While we expand the safety zone, we'll consume those evil, unsalvageable souls to increase our power. "
"Then how do we know they're unsalvageable?"
"Those who are willing to join us are those who have repented from the wrong path; those who resist stubbornly are unsalvageable." Han Fei said confidently.
"But there are so many buildings around us. Even if we temporarily chase away the ghosts, new ones will come." Wei Youfu's combat ability was zero, he mainly relied on Little Eight. Unfortunately Little Eight could not leave the Happiness Neighbourhood so the human jigsaw victims could not help Han Fei outside the neighbourhood. Therefore, Wei Youfu was more cautious.
"As long as we're strong enough, the newcomers will not be ghosts but companions and food. It's not us who have to make the choice, it's them. " Han Fei wrote down another name on the paper. "There are indeed inexplicable and unspeakable existences in this city. We only need to avoid them and strengthen ourselves before we attract their attention."
"But I still think it's dangerous." Wei Youfu looked into Han Fei's bright eyes, he saw the fire and ambition burning in them.
The ghosts in the cryptic world were haunted by despair and pain. They had already changed beyond recognition. There was only madness, cruelty and hatred left in their eyes. Not many of them would think about the future like Han Fei.
Wei Youfu slowly realized the difference between Han Fei and other ghosts. The man's eyes shone with a light that no other ghost possessed. He carried the rarest thing in the cryptic world — hope.
Wei Youfu's eyes were tinged with envy. He wished to become someone like Han Fei but the memory of death was like a needle poking into his heart. Just thinking about it caused pain all over his body.
"The previous manager has already marked out all the dangerous spots around us. It shouldn't be a problem for us to avoid them." Han Fei's plan was clear. With the Happiness Neighbourhood as the back and Yi Ming Convenience Store as the base, he would use this as the center to explore his surroundings.
"After we ensure the safety of the surroundings, everyone's strength should have increased. When that time comes, you guys will wait for me at the back alley of the convenience store. I'll think of a way to sneak into the school." Han Fei planned to go out with the tenants of Happiness Neighbourhood. He hoped that the tenants would protect him so that he could complete more missions and level up as soon as possible.
Han Fei's level was too low. If he did not allocate all his attribute points to stamina, he would not have been able to lift the paper doll's coffin.
It was still the early stage of the game, he did not consider increasing his mental power. He needed to increase his stamina to the normal level in the cryptic world. He could not afford to be chased by a random murderer.
"I'll sneak into the school first to get a general idea of the situation and try to get my hands on some teacher's IDs and student IDs. Then, I'll distribute the IDs to the owner who's waiting for me at the convenience store, and then we'll all sneak in together." Han Fei finally voiced his plan. Even if he kept training, he wouldn't be able to gain much power in a short period of time. To take down the school, he had to rely on external help.
Actually, Han Fei had considered many options, including obtaining the hidden profession before entering Yi Ming Private Academy. However, the profession of Midnight Butcher had to be obtained at Cattle Alley. The alley was as dangerous as Yi Ming Private Academy and it was quite far from Happiness Neighbourhood. If something really happened, the neighbours would not be able to rush over to help him.
In conclusion, the most suitable target for Han Fei was Yi Ming Private Academy.
"The whole plan is divided into 3 stages. First, I'll ensure the safety of the convenience store and increase my own strength; second, I'll sneak into the school to gather more information and third, we'll work together to open the school's gate."
Han Fei did not act rashly nor did he stop because of fear. He decided to start preparing to take down Yi Ming Private Academy that night.
He needed to find clues about the Butterfly in the cryptic world and help the police capture the Butterfly. That way, he wouldn't have to live in fear in real life anymore.
Han Fei shared his plan with Wei Youfu. Even though Wei Youfu thought it was risky, he still supported Han Fei.
The two left Room 1044 and started to discuss with the other neighbours.
Ying Yue from the 8th floor had to protect her parents who had turned into goldfish at all times. If she was separated from the goldfish for too long, the resentment and pain inside her would drive her mad.
Xu Qin from the 5th floor was not home but the big sister seemed to have guessed that Han Fei would come looking for her. She purposely left a bloody message on the door — 'I smell a unique scent, I'll be back soon.'
Just the bloody message alone was scary but Han Fei had gotten used to it.
After searching through Apartment 1, only one neighbour was willing to go out with Han Fei. That was Weep, who was hugging the urn next to Han Fei.
It was unclear whether it was the power of the child king or the thin boy tasted the sweetness of sharing the paper doll, Han Fei managed to convince the boy with a few simple words.
Bringing Weep and Wei Youfu with him, Han Fei ran to Apartment 2.
After asking for a long time, only the tall ghost was willing to help.
"Your plan is perfect but it won't be easy to carry it out." Wei Youfu could not bring Little Eight out of the neighbourhood. He looked at Weep and the tall ghost and shook his head. "Why don't we wait for the woman from the 5th floor to come back?"
"The two of them are enough. The tenants of Apartment 2 refused to join because they thought it was too dangerous but once they see the benefits, more tenants will be willing to help me." Han Fei turned to the tall ghost. "Consuming ghosts will provide you with a large amount of negative energy. It can help you increase your power and help you vent the pain in your heart, it's killing two birds with one stone. Sooner or later, the tenants will understand that helping me is a win-win situation! "
"Last night, I was lucky enough to see you carrying the coffin home. You are indeed different from the rest. I will help you." The thin and tall ghost's voice was low and hoarse, giving off a very mature feeling. "Let me reintroduce myself. My real name is Lee Zai, resident of Apartment 2021 of the second block. I have a younger brother called Lee Huo, and he is currently residing in my body. We can exchange intelligence and power."
"What kind of special power do you have?"
"We can pollute and steal other people's luck, by the way …" Lee Zai was suddenly reminded of something. "Not long ago, there was a wandering soul who accidentally entered Apartment 2. He was a kindred spirit so we took away his last bit of luck. Initially, we wanted to become sworn brothers with him. But in the end, he was rescued by you guys. Is the wandering soul still around? Has his soul dissipated? "
"He has already reincarnated."
Han Fei ended this sad topic and the three of them exited Happiness Neighbourhood.
The eerie street was shrouded in darkness. The three did not dare to stay for too long. They hurried across the street and entered Yi Ming Convenience Store.
The spirit bell rang. Han Fei looked around. The messy convenience store had been cleaned but the single-eyed worker was nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Drake? He's my only employee! "
Entering the storeroom, Han Fei took out a candle from the pile of white wax. "Stop playing dead. Where's Drake?"
A confused face appeared on the normal candle. "Have you mistaken him for Silver?"
"Both your face and voice have changed. You sure have a lot of tricks up your sleeves." Han Fei used the system's identification function to locate the candle. Then he took out his lighter. "I told you to keep an eye out for me inside the store. If you can't even do that, then I'll have no choice but to tap you."
"How did you find me with so many white candles?" The candle panicked. "I even changed the location of the candles …"
"Shut up, where's Drake?"
"He went to the motel next door several hours ago. He hasn't returned yet."
"He went to the motel next door?"
"I'm not lying to you! Suddenly, there came the sound of a child crying from inside the motel. He sounded like he was calling for his mother. When Drake heard that, he immediately rushed over. "
"A child's cry? Looks like something happened to Ying Huo and his mother. "Han Fei shoved the candle into his pocket and led Weep and Lee Zai into the back alley.
After greeting the remnant souls that were still wandering around, he quietly walked to the entrance of the alley.
Next to the convenience store was a small and old motel without a signboard.
'The person who threw the flower pot at me is staying here as well. This is the perfect place to settle old and new grudges.'
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