The large teddy bear noticed Jiang Shishi’s actions, and its round head drooped slowly. Its gaze fell upon the ten small openings on its body, from which cotton wool had been pulled out, causing the entire teddy bear to stiffen in response.
The eyes made of two black glass balls gradually glowed red.
In a gloomy tone, the big teddy bear said, “Why is An’an so naughty! Disobedient children must be punished…”
As the big teddy bear’s threatening voice echoed in the living room, the entire room lost its glamorous appearance, and everything quickly turned yellowish and old.
What was chilling was that every furnishing in the house, including the floor tiles underfoot, the surrounding walls, tables, chairs, and furniture, were all made of human bones.
The dead bodies were all dismembered, and the broken bones were arranged to resemble various objects in strange poses.
The curtains, sofas, and even the teddy bear hugging Jiang Shishi tightly were all covered with layers of delicate, white, and green… human skin.
Large areas of dark red blood stains marred the human skin covering the big teddy bear.
This transition happened so quickly that everyone was caught off guard.
A deathly silence enveloped the deadly House made of human bodies. Even the players’ breathing became inaudible.
The big teddy bear’s round, glowing red eyes fixed on Jiang Shishi in the wheelchair. The corners of its mouth formed a slight line, and its tone, no longer gloomy, resembled that of an ordinary parent, speaking with a faint smile. The apologetic voice spoke slowly.
“I’ve made everyone witness this embarrassing moment. My An’an is really naughty… It seems like I have spoiled her too much. She’s a little mischievous and deserves to be punished…..”
Without waiting for the big teddy bear to finish speaking, You Wusi interrupted and reached out to grab the teddy bear. His round claws, red to black and stained with blood, were twice pressed down on Jiang Shishi’s disobedient little claws, which were about to poke the human skin again.
You Wusi gently patted the back of Jiang Shishi’s hand with the round paw of the teddy bear.
After doing this, You Wusi smiled and continued: “Okay, now Miss An’an has accepted her punishment. Miss An’an is not in good health and can’t handle too much excitement. Besides, we have so many guests here. Sir, I’ll take her back to her room first.” It seems like our guests have been waiting for quite some time, and they seem eager to speak with you, so I’ll escort Miss An’an to her room.”
Whether it was You Wusi’s boldness or his penchant for trouble, it amazed players both inside and outside the dungeon.
It’s not that players who negotiate with NPCs made of human skin don’t exist.
It’s just a pity that grass won’t even grow on their graves. After all, since their bones can’t be found, where could there be graves!
You Wusi didn’t care about what the players thought. His smile remained unchanged. He simply took the big teddy bear’s paws off the wheelchair, ignored the squatting big teddy bear, and walked around it. He then pushed the wheelchair towards the direction of the elevator.
His steps were unhurried yet swift.
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It was as if everything that had happened had been a delusion.
With a smile in its tone, the big teddy bear said, “Dr. Xu, please stay and admire the black pearl I’ve collected, along with An An’s mother. An An hasn’t seen this final collection taken by her mother in a long time. In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed, and things have changed.”
The big teddy bear shook its head and sighed.
It stood up and gazed out the window, where drizzle fell gently, it’s dark eyes seeming to reflect with a sense of longing.
It muttered to itself about the events of an auction that happened many years ago.
Even the patterns on the deceased wife’s clothes were vividly described.
You Wusi quietly watched the big teddy bear’s impressive performance and realized that he had encountered a formidable opponent.
The teddy bear loves his wife more than he does!
It truly upsets the zombie.
Jiang Shishi, who was sitting in the wheelchair, was also very unhappy. It had been a long, long, long time since the man not only hadn’t given him tomatoes, but now the man also didn’t allow him to stretch out his paws to poke that big thing.
He was really very unhappy.
His slender fingers soon grabbed onto the man’s clothes.
With a ‘hiss’ sound, several small tassels were directly pulled out of the coat.
The sound wasn’t too loud.
Except for abruptly halting their activities and looking at the teddy bear at the top of the stairs, few people noticed it.
The ‘wound’ on the chest side of the big teddy bear has healed, and even the popping cotton has disappeared without a trace. It looked at Jiang Shishi with a hint of sadness in its tone and said, “Since Yun’er passed away, An An’s body has also deteriorated. Yun’er will definitely feel uncomfortable if she finds out. Come on, An’an, come here…”
It waved its big, round paws, which had been stained dark red for some time, and called Jiang Shishi in a voice full of fatherly love.
It was clear.
The danger wasn’t over yet.
“Ms. An’an has been struggling with her health recently and requires complete rest. While she may enjoy briefly viewing your collection, she might not have the energy to engage in discussions about the past,” You Wusi explained with a serious tone and expression, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
As he spoke, he raised his hand to adjust his gold-rimmed glasses. With his eyes slightly lowered, he appeared gentle and exuded an academic temperament suited for research.
Seeing that the teddy bear persisted and approached again, You Wusi kept speaking: “Once Miss An’an has rested enough, there will be plenty of time for you to talk with her. For now, it’s important to attend to the Miss’ needs first. Our guests have been waiting eagerly to see your black pearl.”
“Yes, we’ve been waiting for you for quite a while,” Jiang Zuo suddenly added. Despite his experience on the operating table for many years, he addressed the teddy bear with a human skin covering its head in a somewhat rigid tone, but it was still understandable.
He didn’t forget that he had drawn the ‘old friend’ identity card and continued bravely: “It’s normal for An An to be a little rebellious at this age. You’ve been talking about the black pearl, so why don’t you show it to us now?”
As a doctor, Jiang Zuo has witnessed many dramatic moments of life, including separations and deaths, which have toughened his heart. Yet, in this strange game, he still feels a sense of duty to lend a hand whenever possible.
Who knows if he’ll be the next unfortunate one.
Moreover, he sensed that this pair of players had something special. While one could extract the cotton from the bear with human skin and the other could chat freely with it. Both of them even remained alive with all their limbs intact.
If this wasn’t the sign of their capabilities, then what else could it be?
Upon hearing this, the big teddy bear halted its steps. It gazed at Jiang Zuo, pondered for a moment, and then nodded repeatedly. “Lao Jiang Zuo is correct,” it said. “We mustn’t delay any longer, or it will get dark. Come, follow me to the second floor. Let’s head to the study. The black pearl is in pristine condition, I assure you. It’s likely the first time you’ve laid eyes on it…”
It said as it walked towards the elevator. Pausing suddenly, it glanced at Jiang Shishi, who was seated in the wheelchair, and suggested, “An An isn’t fond of crowds. Doctor Xu, could you accompany An An in the elevator while we take the stairs?”
As he spoke, his voice carried a genuine sense of concern and empathy, reflecting his deep feelings for Jiang Shishi’s well-being. If it weren’t for the eerie red glow in his glass eyes, his words would have been even more persuasive, touching the hearts of those around him.
You Wusi smiled gently and approached Jiang Shishi, who was fidgeting with his clothes. He explained calmly to the man, “You may not be aware, but Miss An An has been struggling with insomnia and nightmares lately, and she’s developed a mild case of claustrophobia. I’ll take her upstairs myself, but could you please help me with the wheelchair?”
This sensible request not only made the teddy bear quiet but also left the players without words.
“Doctor Xu, I’ll take care of it.” Wen Qingxue hurried over to the wheelchair and, not knowing how to fold it, she simply lifted it. She added, “It’s part of my job as a nanny. No need to bother, sir.”
She can’t tolerate the newcomer’s tactics.
She fears she might end up like those players in the Black Pearl dungeon, wiped out before the plot even begins. NPCs can turn hostile, you know. There was a dungeon where all the players were massacred because the NPCs turned hostile.
“It’s getting late. I’m starting to think I won’t be able to stay at my cousin’s place after dinner.” Lin Haoguang was aware of the NPC’s darkening value, so he spoke up to divert the big teddy bear’s attention.
The big teddy bear smiled and shifted his focus to Lin Haoguang, saying cheerfully, “Then let’s dine here together before heading back. The nanny I’ve recently hired is quite skilled in the kitchen.”
It grinned and strolled over to Lin Haoguang. With Lin Qiyue beside, the big teddy bear wrapped its arms around the other person’s waist.
Lin Qiyue’s terror was palpable. Her carefully applied makeup failed to mask the fear that now gripped her. Her complexion drained of color, leaving her face ashen. Eyes wide with panic, she looked to Yi Jiangnan for help.
If the big teddy bear hadn’t shown its human skin earlier, she might not have been so scared now.
But it would be really stupid to act like nothing happened after seeing that layer of human skin! Plus, she’s not very brave!
Lin Haoguang glanced at the unpromising newcomers and understood the significance of ten people to Nine Days and Nine Nights, so he urged the big teddy bear further: “We’d love to taste your nanny’s cooking. But before that, could you tell us more about the black pearl?”
“Speaking of your black pearl, I seemed to have seen some pictures circulated, but I didn’t know if they were real. I seem to have a few pictures on my phone…” Yi Jiangnan said suddenly, taking out his phone to look for it and starting the picture.
From the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the big teddy bear letting go of Lin Qiyue and walking towards him as expected.
When the teddy bear came to his side, he put away his phone and continued: “It didn’t seem to have been saved. Let’s go take a look at your collection first. There are too many suspicious things on the Internet. Seeing is believing.”
To keep the big teddy bear away from Lin Qiyue, he talked a lot to distract it. He even made up a story about pearl divers in ancient times.
Luckily, the master’s small Taoist temple had plenty of ancient books, or he wouldn’t have been able to create such an intriguing story. To add more mystery, he included everything from mermaids to dragons, hoping to make the black pearl seem even more valuable to the big teddy bear.
Maybe because Yi Jiangnan was meticulous in his deception, and the big teddy bear seemed to be attentive as well.
For now they have narrowly avoided potential trouble.
Thanks to Yi Jiangnan’s story about the pearl divers, the players who followed the big teddy bear were also completely overlooked.
But on the other hand, You Wusi, who walked last, wasn’t as relaxed as the others.
He extended his legs to catch the fourth large vase made of human bones in the corridor, which was almost crushed into dust by Jiang Shishi. Peering through the tiny claws he tightly grasped the little zombie’s face, he glanced down at the squirming girl in his arms, resembling a live fish in a pot.
He even began contemplating whether he should restrain his wife’s mischievous claws.
Indeed, the teddy bear had a point; if he didn’t behave, he should be punished.
Hubby is not satisfied with you, little wifey
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Oh oh oh, do we have a second side couple? First the Boss R and his little Fool and now the Taoist and the pure Soul? (つ≧▽≦)つ