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A figure gradually appeared in the mirror.
Pale, thin, fragile, gazing at the people in the room.
Like a beautiful maiden resembling a white rose, she stood behind the moonlit mirror, silently gazing. At first, she looked at Kama Zuozi, then her gaze swept over Xiao Qing, finally landing on Xu Yingtang.
In the room, only these three were alive. She couldn’t help but furrow her brow in confusion, taking a step back in surprise as everyone stared at her.
Brown curls cascaded over her shoulders, and her azure eyes sparkled like sunlight on the sea. She didn’t look like a demon, more like a delicate lady sheltered in a boudoir, exuding a lovable and timid charm.
Xiao Qing asked, “How old are you? Thirteen? Maybe fifteen?”
The girl seemed too young, especially with such well-defined European features, making her age even more elusive.
The girl fell silent, her figure becoming blurry in the mirror.
Kama Zuozi turned Xiao Qing’s face towards him, smiling. “You shouldn’t ask a girl’s age so casually; can’t you see she’s shy?”
Xiao Qing stubbornly turned her eyes towards Xu Yingtang, avoiding a direct gaze with Kama Zuozi.
Acknowledging Kama Zuozi’s seductive charm in demon form, Xiao Qing couldn’t help but find it awkward when he attempted intense eye contact. A few seconds of increased heartbeat, and he’d burst into laughter.
Cough.
Having just experienced the terrifying story of Xu Yingtang’s cave, Xiao Qing quickly realized the mirror girl’s confusion. He reminded, “Aren’t you looking for Mr. Yu?”
To draw the mirror girl’s attention, it couldn’t rely solely on Xu Yingtang’s words; the more crucial factor was the trace of gloom sent out by Yu Kongyou.
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“After all, the realm of the deceased is much simpler than the realm of the living,” Yu Kongyou remarked. Not entirely satisfied with being called out again, he gave Xu Yingtang a glance, then nodded politely to the mirror girl, revealing his bloodied and pale face, the highest courtesy in the etiquette of his kind.
A bit more natural without hunting equipment, as looking too ugly might scare the young lady.
The strange etiquette rules of the mirror world seemed to mirror those of the real world. The mirror girl wasn’t frightened by Yu Kongyou’s ghastly appearance; instead, she shyly smiled, as if witnessing a handsome gentleman bowing and returning the gesture, elegantly stepping out of the mirror.
First to step out was a robust, split-toed goat leg, crafted in exquisite marble, every hair finely detailed. Followed by sharp claws with pointed nails, muscular and dense fur extending from the back of the hand to the chest.
Towering, the demonic statue could only squeeze out of the narrow full-body mirror when bent forward, a magnificent head of a giant goat with splendid double horns, a feature reserved for the most majestic and fierce male goats. Coiling around from behind, a poisonous snake tail with protruding scales, gleaming like jade in the moonlight.
Under everyone’s gaze, a towering demon statue, so large that Xu Yingtang had to look up straight to see, stood in the room. A silver sword pierced its chest, yet it remained proudly standing, showing no sign of falling, emanating a terrifying and grim aura, as if crawling out of hell, filling the air with a cold and deathly silence.”
Kama Zuozi’s smile became even more radiant.
“Impressive presence,” he praised, assessing the demon statue’s robust muscle lines and thick fur.
“I didn’t expect you to appreciate this… I have a friend with similar attributes, muscular and hairy. I’m sure you two would get along.”
Xiao Qing discerned the mention of the Cat Alliance, suppressing the urge to retort and gracefully redirecting the conversation. He politely asked the demon statue, “May we know how to address you?”
A seemingly simple question, but the demon statue remained silent for a long time, and Yu Kongyou couldn’t quite translate the surging energy expressing its thoughts.
Xu Yingtang, with Little Darling and Second Treasure clinging to his leg, suggested, “Isn’t it better to talk face to face? How about we turn around?”
Whether it was the sculpture or the mirror girl, none of them liked being observed. Turning away signaled friendliness and trust, indicating they harbored no hostility towards these statues.
“At least until we fully understand the truth and the ultimate goals of these sculptures seeking revenge, we remain neutral, leaning towards the yellow-green camp,” Xiao Qing thought.
“Sure,” Xiao Qing was the first to respond to Xu Yingtang’s suggestion, while Kama Zuozi shook her head muttering something sour about trusting him. She continued until Xiao Qing shifted closer to the wings, then finally quieted.
The next moment, Xiao Qing found himself covered in the shadow of Kama Zuozi’s large bat wings, offering him complete protection.
Tsk.
Xiao Qing sighed, glanced at his own arm with a layer of unconvincing muscles, and decided to eat more and exercise when he returned—despite his high training intensity, his daily food consumption even surpassed Xu Yingtang’s, but gaining muscle was a matter of genetics. He envied Xu Yingtang’s well-defined muscles.
Yu Kongyou shrugged, turned away, and whispered to Xu Yingtang, “Do you think it’s okay not to be here? This type can handle it themselves.”
So, can he go back and be with his own PingPing?
Once again, it was emphasized that the spirit couldn’t stray too far from the host!
Xu Yingtang glanced at him. “Don’t you think the hospital is short-handed?”
“Definitely…,” Yu Kongyou started to argue but restrained himself from turning his head. Instead, he looked at Xu Yingtang in shock. “You mean…?”
Xu Yingtang smiled. “Little Darling and Second Treasure can’t eat them. Isn’t it perfect?”
Yu Kongyou pondered for a moment. “Your reasoning makes sense…”
Little Darling and Second Treasure had grown robust recently, and their appetites were increasing. Before reaching half their size, they were already draining Xu Yingtang’s resources. The speed at which the hospital produced caregivers couldn’t keep up with their consumption. At the same time, the hospital was expanding into new territories that required a considerable workforce. The shortage of hands was a concern for Yu Kongyou.
The statues, with their essence matching the hospital’s aura, were ideal. They didn’t need to eat or drink, found a corner to stay, and enhanced the hospital’s environment with artistic vibes. Moreover, they possessed decent combat capabilities, serving as guards when needed. The hospital only had a single dedicated security guard—an isolated large white goose in the garden, patrolling alone. Whenever seen, it made them feel their hospital was a bit shabby.
The more Yu Kongyou thought about it, the more he realized the potential of this idea. He discreetly gave a thumbs up to Xu Yingtang, appreciating how they always thought about the good of their hospital.
Xu Yingtang smiled mysteriously, as if everything was under control.
While Yu Kongyou and Xu Yingtang exchanged meaningful glances, a hoarse and coarse voice directly resonated in their consciousness. After thorough contemplation, the demon statue finally figured out how to be addressed.
“My name has been forgotten. You may call me by the surname… Silence.”
Silence.
Generations ago, Silence’s ancestors chose to establish this town hidden amidst the rugged mountains, far from the hustle and bustle of civilization. However, one by one, family members met mysterious deaths, haunted by illusions and fears, as if cursed by demons.
After Silence’s parents died, she became the last orphan of the ancient family. A distant uncle gained guardianship, along with temporary control of the substantial inheritance—a wealth potent enough to turn someone into a devil.
“You guessed it right; indeed, he murdered me.”
Silence spoke of her death without anger, calmly narrating his story. “That old man was obsessed with having me marry him, wanting to seize the family’s wealth. After being rejected, he broke into my room one night, attempting to force me into submission.”
“It’s a pity he didn’t know I had scissors hidden under my pillow.” At this point, Silence’s tone carried a hint of reminiscence and enjoyment. “I blinded his eyes, scratched up his old face. He screamed, calling me a demon. He knew, he could never escape the fear of my revenge.”
“Even after he choked me to death, bribing the priest to perform an exorcism in front of everyone. They disposed of my body in the wilderness, used the family’s wealth to repair the church, took over the town, and erased any record of me and my family… Still, that old man woke up every night with nightmares. He feared my revenge incessantly, and eventually, he convinced himself I was the embodiment of a real demon.”
“He decided to secretly transport my body out of the mountains, having the priest completely suppress me. When he found my corpse in a cave, my bones were covered in gems. He even believed he had stumbled upon some divine blessing in the form of these gems, a reward from the gods for driving away the demon.”
“Since then, the town had more and more cases of ‘possession by demons.’ They were sent for purification, and their bones never saw the light again. Despite the town’s desolation and poverty for decades, that family grew richer.”
“My will remained unclear, but whenever there was someone ‘possessed by demons,’ we heard sounds of pain and curses. Many of them only understood the deception of exorcism after death, after their bones were sealed in plaster and mud. Yet, even with such revelations, the town continued its deceitful practices.”
“One day, I suddenly regained all my memories, remembering who I was and what I needed to do.”
Silence’s tone grew firm and fanatical. “This decayed town, its existence is the biggest mistake.”
“No.” Kama Zuozi responded without hesitation. “Even if this Town disappears, there will be a second, a third such Town. Even if you kill all of them, they won’t realize their wrongdoing or repent for their actions.”
“They will only become more convinced—look, demons truly exist.”
Author’s Note –
Yu Kongyou: Honestly, don’t you think these statues have a really artistic vibe?
Gl silence 💪
Thank you for the chapter!! 💖💖
Decoration AND Home Security? SOLD!
Brilliant insight
Gotta get me a muscle mommy too lol
Way to go TangTang for coercing more ghosts into working for you as free labor😂
I mean, he’s giving them a home and a purpose – maybe it’s more of an exchange instead
Thank you for the update ❤️💯
So good, thanks for the chapter!
Thank you for the chapters! <3
… They are using Goose as security guard in hospital. I can’t.
Free staff
Thank you for your translation 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I really want another chapter fully dedicated to the hospital and listing all the changes that have happened since Xu Yingtang took over. I am just emotional and attached to the hospital because the patients are finally getting better treatment and the horrible environment and staff are gone.
Our mc has done so much and I am a sucker for these kind of plots where a desolate or sad place becomes brighter and gets fixed up 😭😭 Its tugs at my heartstrings.