Lynn stared wide-eyed and subconsciously clicked on that image.

Instantly.

Before his eyes appeared a tentacle holding up an adorable baby making a (๑＞︶＜๑) face.

[Everyone]: "???"

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "My daughter."

[Everyone]: "!!!"

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "That human boy said having a daughter like this reflects the true goodness and beauty in my heart, but I always felt he did something to my daughter, because all my other children look like this. [Image] (Click to view)" The source of thɪs content is novel fire.net

Lynn opened the picture.

The screen immediately displayed one twisted, corrupted tentacle monster after another - gaping maw creatures, rotting flesh conglomerates, severe visual pollution.

[Burned Ghost]: "Um... Your Majesty, when I visited that shop yesterday morning, I saw that human doctor. He seemed to be giving a ghost baby a cosmetic procedure using... rather terrifying methods... Not sure if it was your daughter..."

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "???!"

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "Private message me. Details. Now."

Snap—

Lynn's eyes widened as he swiftly closed the regional channel.

This has to be a joke!

But how could he have possibly known that this Dark World actually had an information exchange platform similar to the metaverse!

He finally managed to con that female ghost into complete submission today!

And the case gets reopened in less than a day?!

Originally, Lynn wanted to further explore more functions of the Sight.

But at this moment, Lynn truly had zero interest left.

Quickly.

Lynn logged off.

The moment his consciousness returned to his body, Lynn rushed to the front door at an unbelievable speed.

Without another word.

Lynn moved to close the door.

But almost simultaneously, from the black mist outside came a voice dripping with sweet amusement.

"Good child, closing so early today? Afraid of something?"

Lynn's expression froze in place.

Tap— Tap—

Footsteps sounded one after another.

Soon, from the black mist not far away emerged a woman with an enchanting figure and utterly seductive demeanor.

A captivating smile played on her lips, long wavy hair cascading down her back, her steps exceptionally alluring.

It was precisely that Blood-Robed Evil Spirit from before.

[Lynn's SAN -10]

She came this fast?

Lynn immediately put on his professional smile, rubbing his temples as he said:

"Not at all, just feeling a bit unwell today, so I wanted to close early and get some proper rest."

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit swayed over gracefully, slowly biting her crimson lips as she said:

"Is that so."

"What a real pity then."

"I was just thinking of properly thanking you for taking such good care of my daughter."

[Ding! Crisis Level 79%]

Lynn subconsciously took a step back, secretly gripping the revolver behind him, maintaining his smile:

"Not at all, not at all! This is all what I should be doing! No thanks needed!"

[Ding! You have triggered mission: Survive. Mission reward: 200 Skeleton Coins, 200 basic EXP, special reward x1]

Lynn: "!!"

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit smiled as she stepped closer step by step.

Her gaze remained exceptionally gentle.

But in direct contrast.

Was the continuously rising crisis level.

[Crisis Level 81%]

[Crisis Level 85%]

[Crisis Level 90%]

But just as she was about to reach Lynn's side, the distant darkness suddenly echoed with the sound of rolling wheels approaching from afar.

Squeak— Squeak—

Extremely grating.

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit immediately stopped, the smile on her face slightly freezing.

Slowly, an old woman full of wrinkles pulling a cart gradually appeared before Lynn's potion shop, smiling as she greeted Lynn.

"Young man, closing up already?"

Lynn immediately seized this lifeline, cheerfully welcoming her as he said:

"Yes, feeling a bit under the weather, so wanted to rest early. How were your findings today, grandma?"

The Scavenger chuckled happily: "Getting old, nobody pays this old woman any mind. But with those things you gave me today, I won't need to scavenge for several days, hehehe—"

Without another word.

Lynn said seriously: "You know what, granny, I've accumulated some trash today that might interest you. Should I get it for you now?"

"Oh?" The Scavenger chuckled: "Then thank you kindly, young man."

Lynn quickly returned to the potion shop.

Then immediately brought out the long hair dropped by the Demon Hunter and Black Knight, solemnly placing it on the Scavenger's cart.

[Ding! You have given Scavenger: Demon Hunter's Long Hair x1]

[Ding! You have given Scavenger: Black Knight's White Hair x1]

The Scavenger jolted.

Then fixed an extremely complex gaze on Lynn, saying:

"When I passed by the alley entrance, those two outsiders were still fighting. The glare from their foreheads hurt this old woman's eyes."

"Those two bald heads—they got them shaved at your place?"

Lynn smiled: "Correct. They're both very good customers of mine."

The Scavenger paused, then revealed an impressed smile: "Impressive, truly impressive. Didn't expect all the outsiders recently appearing in our Wandering Souls Alley to have connections with you, young man. The younger generation truly inspires awe."

"But this time, this old woman has nothing to give you. You wouldn't mind if I rest my feet at your shop's entrance, would you?"

Lynn quickly supported the old woman, cheerfully saying:

"Nothing would make me happier! Please sit, granny! Rest as long as you want, absolutely no problem!"

[Ding! You have completed mission. Blood-Robed Evil Spirit has abandoned her hostile intentions toward you. You receive reward: 200 Skeleton Coins, 200 basic EXP, special reward: "Cursed Diagnosis Skill Book" x1]

Lynn maintained his smiling expression, but internally felt like he had narrowly escaped death's door multiple times over.

He knew.

That Blood-Robed Evil Spirit had come specifically to kill him!

If this friendly old woman hadn't appeared, he probably would have met his end here today.

"Young man, who is this?"

The Scavenger smiled as she turned her head, looking toward the red-clad Blood-Robed Evil Spirit not far away.

Lynn immediately cheerfully introduced: "Oh, this is also one of my customers. A neighbor who recently moved in. A very friendly and beautiful lady."

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit let out a light laugh, cold light swirling in her eyes.

She didn't linger.

Slowly turning around, she flipped her long hair, the corner of her mouth quirking up as she said:

"Since you have matters to attend to, I won't disturb you further. However, I've prepared some delicious dishes tonight—you wouldn't mind being my guest, would you? I live at number 45. My daughter... is quite fond of you."

[Ding! You have triggered mission: Blood Banquet]

[Mission branch one]: Accept the Blood-Robed Evil Spirit's invitation and attend as guest.

[Mission branch two]: Decline the Blood-Robed Evil Spirit's invitation and survive tonight.

[Mission reward]: 1000 Skeleton Coins, 500 basic EXP, special reward x1

Ssskritch—

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit's mouth stretched all the way to her ears, revealing the crawling tentacles and sinister barbs within.

"You wouldn't... refuse me, would you?" she said gently.