"Lucky Ghost Favored One! Congratulations on completing the three-and-a-half-star difficulty trial mission! Brand-new horror scenario — Liwan Town — has been officially unlocked!"
"Liwan Town (three-and-a-half-star horror scenario): This scenario comprises the Liwan Residential Area, Liwan Private Hospital, the Intersection, the Smiling Dog, the elevator to Sub-Level Two, the Late-Night Restaurant, and other areas. Due to the extremely large footprint of this scenario, please choose carefully whether to open it to the public."
"Lucky Ghost Favored One! You successfully rescued four innocent civilians, earning a bonus reward — the Ripper Set."
"He was one of the world's most infamous serial killers, and at the same time, a mystery who left behind no evidence besides corpses — not even his race or gender could be determined."
"Ripper Set — Fog City Overcoat: This overcoat conceals your face, hides your physique, and covers up every crime you commit."
"Ripper Set — Black Envelope: The Ripper once left behind a signed letter, placing the victim's organs into an envelope and mailing them to the local newspaper."
"Ripper Set — Lucky Scissors: These blood-stained scissors have absolutely nothing to do with luck, yet that is precisely what they are named."
"Ripper Set Special Effect — Surgery: On nights when thick fog blankets the air, the set's effect will activate. Perfectly excising organs requires extensive 'surgical' experience, and you will inherit that cruel talent."
Seeing that the black phone had registered him as having rescued four innocent people,
Now that he had confirmed they were all innocent, Chen Ge was happy to let them work in the haunted house.
"Including the Skull Crusher doctor set and the Faceless Nurse set, the Ripper set is the third costume set I own." Glancing at the skull crusher hammer in his backpack, Chen Ge knew perfectly well that these sets were far from ordinary. The biggest difference between them and the regular actor uniforms in any haunted house was that these might very well be the real deal.
"Lucky Scissors — once I've inspected them, I can let the Scissors use them first. He should enjoy the role."
Putting away the black phone, Chen Ge wore a satisfied smile on his face. In addition to the black phone's rewards, he had picked up quite a few good things in Liwan Town.
"So many obsessions and vengeful ghosts — more than enough to fill the entire scenario." Chen Ge began scheming on how to combine the twisted game the restaurant owner had taught him with the haunted house tour experience. He was so absorbed in his thoughts that, without realizing it, he arrived at the city precinct.
The moment Chen Ge stepped out of the car, the guard on duty noticed him immediately. When the man saw Chen Ge carrying Li Zheng out of the vehicle, he rushed over.
"Squad Leader Li?!"
"He's not in serious condition — just unconscious."
"Unconscious and you say that's not serious? Why didn't you take him to the hospital?!" the guard shouted, startling the people nearby who had come to file reports. At the sound of his voice, the officers on duty inside rushed out.
The guard's outburst caught Chen Ge off guard.
He understood the full sequence of events and knew that taking Li Zheng to a hospital would accomplish nothing, which was why he had decided to bring him straight to the city precinct. This place was practically second nature to him by now — he had reflexively told the driver to come here.
"This is what Squad Leader Li instructed me to do before he passed out. He trusts no one except Captain Yan. He made me promise to deliver him personally to Captain Yan's hands." Chen Ge hoisted Li Zheng onto his back and refused to let anyone else touch him.
"Fine, take him to the hospital first! You go with him — I'll contact Captain Yan right now." Under the arrangement of the precinct officers, Chen Ge and his group were sent to the People's Hospital, a place Chen Ge was very familiar with as well.
Li Zheng was taken into the emergency room for examination, and Chen Ge kept watch in the corridor.
About half an hour later, Captain Yan arrived. The police officer, who normally looked approachable and warm, appeared noticeably more haggard.