Chapter 214: Can a Swimsuit Be Worn in a Vacuum?
The evil ghosts howled, and a cold wind howled through the air. Inside the hospital’s morgue, the flickering lights cast an even eerier atmosphere in the already cold-toned room, sending chills down spines. The morgue was in a basement, which was always cold, and coupled with the need to maintain low temperatures for the corpses, it made their stay feel like a spine-tingling horror flick.
Honestly, if someone were to accidentally wander in here, they’d definitely be freaked out.
There were too many ghosts! When they first arrived, they even saw two pale corpses scurrying out of the room, and it was a total who-knows-where situation.
But that was just the surface. A minute later, the shriek of the evil ghosts vanished, swept away by strong strands of bl**d threads, leaving not a trace behind — so thorough that An Que himself would struggle to find a clue.
What scared the pack of evil and little ghosts into submission? Just a petite girl in a black dress, standing barely 1.5 meters tall.
To Lu Liangting’s eyes, Bai Yu didn’t even lift a finger. She simply stood with her arms crossed, a posture oozing confidence at the center of the morgue. Behind her surged countless bl**d threads, wiping out the evil ghosts around her, making them scream for mercy.
Ironically, when these ghosts, planning to attack, realized the newcomer was just a little girl, they geared up for human flesh, thinking they were going to taste something new!
These ghosts had long since lost any semblance of humanity. Twisted in psyche, they had been locked away in the dark morgue for years without seeing the sun, wreaking havoc on each other. They didn’t become the Red Clothes simply because they misunderstood — their minds were just too simple.
As the bl**d threads retracted, Bai Yu shot a glance at the corner and flicked her hand, sending a bl**d thread long kn*fe flying. A little ghost huddled by the wall let out a scream before vanishing into dust.
At Li Tianan’s place, she would at least spare a few little ghosts. Here, it was a real purging; not a single ghost, no matter how weak, would be spared.
“Let’s go,” she said, looking up at the ghost gate, abandoning her plans to explore further.
She had a plan; if she couldn’t find useful clues from Li Tianan, she would directly enter his ghost gate and randomly exit from another, catching that gatekeeper and forcing him for information — if one didn’t work, she’d just switch to another.
“This place gives me the creeps; let’s hurry,” Zhao Mingyue said as she stepped into the elevator, casually pressing the button.
On the way back, Zhao Mingyue didn’t mention the mission even once; instead, she focused on planning their next move with Bai Yu. One might think she’d come for a vacation, not a task.
“We’re heading back to the hotel; I’ve booked a room there. Mingyue, is it okay for you and Bai Yu to share a room? If not, I can get them to add another,” Lu Liangting remarked, glancing at the two girls pressed together in the backseat via the rearview mirror.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Zhao Mingyue wrapped an arm around Bai Yu, resting her head on her shoulder. “No need, no need! Sharing a room is perfect!”
“Alright then.”
Each time Lu Liangting witnessed the bond between these sisters, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of wonder.
Considering Bai Yu’s temperament, without even reminiscing about past events, just recalling how she left Old Yang flabbergasted at the ghost gate showed how impactful she could be. That one “heck” screamed volumes of Old Yang’s inner turmoil. Such a fierce ghost, what could Mingyue possibly have done to get along with her so well?
Bai Yu had become a doll for Mingyue to dress up as she pleased.
Bai Yu wore delicate but subtly elegant makeup, and her outfit — especially those super cute socks — was clearly of Mingyue’s design. Mingyue had shown off her style the first time Bai Yu laid eyes on Lu Liangting, asking him if her outfit suited her.
And indeed, it looked great, fitting Bai Yu’s vibe perfectly.
Thinking about it, Lu Liangting couldn’t help but ponder the few ghosts he had.
Except for Old Yang, all other ghosts, including Aunt Su with her ceiling-level strength, were not so aware. They could only vaguely understand him, but any meaningful interaction was out of the question.
And Old Yang wasn’t always this lucid. Lately, for reasons unknown, he’d been far more coherent and rebellious, defying instructions and even arguing with him. One of his common remarks was, “Thank you, but please don’t irritate me anymore; I’m already quite awake.”
As if his awakening depended on whether Lu Liangting decided to speak or not.
The car smoothly pulled into the hotel parking lot, and the three got out.
Nighttime yielded a bustling hotel atmosphere.
This establishment boasted high status; Zhao Mingyue felt intimidated and afraid to gawk, lest she appeared like an uncultured tourist lost in a high-class realm. Honestly, she had never stayed at such a luxurious hotel; she had never stayed at a hotel at all!
The moment they entered the lobby, a beautiful young lady approached them, and staff were on hand to assist with their luggage—talk about top-notch service.
All negotiations were handled by Lu Liangting, while Zhao Mingyue clung tightly to Bai Yu’s arm.
Bai Yu’s outfit genuinely drew eyes. With her natural beauty, walking in made quite the splash; some even discreetly took photos while marveling at how adorable that little loli looked.
In one lady’s words, Bai Yu’s vibe was too cool for school. With the heavy aesthetic of a dark fairy-tale villainess, many thought about giving her a squeeze for being so unfairly adorable.
Zhao Mingyue had effectively diminished Bai Yu’s intimidating presence with her makeup and outfit.
It turns out, when you’re too cute, even if you’re a cold-blooded killer, people still ponder petting your head.
“Have the staff take the luggage up; let’s grab some dinner first. The dining area is on the second floor. You two can decide what to eat — treat it like a buffet,” Lu Liangting instructed.
The lobby exuded a lavish grandeur. Once they reached the second floor, however, the atmosphere shifted entirely. The spacious dining area was dominated by cold lighting in shades of white and light blue.
Zhao Mingyue stood dumbfounded; after turning a corner, her gaze was filled with a dazzling array of colorful dishes, all delicious-looking but entirely new to her palate.
Overall, it screamed “luxurious.”
She couldn’t help but marvel at the rich man’s world, which she found utterly baffling.
It turned out that these foods not only appeared high-end but also tasted remarkable.
In a phase where her body was undergoing rapid enhancement and needed a lot of sustenance, Zhao Mingyue lost herself in food without a care for outside opinions or her own table manners.
And Bai Yu was even more ridiculous; her body could absorb a raw brick if she tried. She could munch away without feeling full yet still enjoy every flavor — a dream scenario!
Thus, under Lu Liangting’s watchful eyes, the two girls downed enough food for six people, stunning the servers who came to clear their plates.
These two beauties, radiating charm, how was their eating method so… wild?
Especially the little loli in a black dress; being so tiny, she was relatively more refined than the white-dressed girl; but when eating, she simply shoved everything into her mouth. If it didn’t fit in one mouthful, she’d take two or three.
Once food crossed her lips, it was just a matter of a few chews before she swallowed, as if tossing snacks offhandedly, just giving the foods a face-saving gesture.
Yet, her flat belly didn’t even flinch — a bottomless pit, it seemed.
Lu Liangting almost spoke up, but Old Yang hastily reminded him.
“Hey, Lu Liangting, don’t do anything stupid! If you say what you shouldn’t, you’ll end up in trouble. Regardless of how these two eat, you must maintain one attitude: beautiful girls are always beautiful, no matter what they do. Don’t ask me how I know this.”
“Alright, fine. But they’re just… hefty eaters.”
“Duh! Didn’t you hear Zhao Mingyue say? The gatekeepers gave Bai Yu the nickname Gluttony! During her time in the hospital basement, did you see how she dealt with those ghosts? Far more terrifying than now! You’re not a ghost, so you don’t feel the pressure. Imagine yourself trapped in a large iron cage with a starving dragon inside.”
“Now turn around and behold this dragon baring its teeth at you, drooling with stinky saliva. Does that sound terrifying? Otherwise, why do you think those evil ghosts ran away, screaming?”
“Okay, okay,” Lu Liangting surrendered.
Dinner came to an end, and they trooped up to the luxurious presidential suite on the top floor.
Zhao Mingyue felt somewhat numb. The lavish life of the rich was beyond her imagination.
Finally, back in the room, Zhao Mingyue sprawled on the big bed, burying her face in the soft, lightly scented bedding that made her want to stay in bed forever. However, she had something far more critical to do than just indulging in sleep after a hearty meal!
“Bai Yu.”
“What’s up?” Bai Yu looked up, attempting to let her hair down.
“Could you check if there are any hidden cameras or something in this room? I read online that the first thing to do when checking into a coffin hotel is to look for these, or else you’d lose your privacy.”
“Sure.”
Bai Yu swept over every inch of the room with her bl**d threads, leaving no stone unturned.
“None here.”
Just then, as Zhao Mingyue rummaged through her luggage on the floor, something clattered to the ground.
“Since there’s nothing, how about we try on the swimsuit to see if it fits?”
“Don’t worry! I just want to check the size to see if I bought it too big. I swear I, Zhao Mingyue, promise I won’t take any pictures!” she said, all while pulling out her phone.
Zhao Mingyue held up a small swimsuit that indeed wasn’t overly revealing, resembling more of a tank top nightie style. But come on, it was still a swimsuit — the fabric was as thin as gossamer and pretty short, not even covering her knees. It just barely shielded half her thighs. Overall, it was blue and white with a retro pattern.
As a budding little wealthy lady, this swimsuit was not cheap; the material was exquisite.
As for why there was only one piece and where the accompanying tank top and shorts were — well, Zhao Mingyue was hatching her next plot, and anyway, it was just her and Bai Yu in the room. Bai Yu wouldn’t even know to bring more outfits, right?
“I refuse!”
At the sight of the diaphanous “fabric” Zhao Mingyue was holding, Bai Yu’s eyelids twitched.
Wearing that would be downright embarrassing!
Who designed swimsuits like this? What if it got wet — they’d see everything!?
Whoever designed this swimsuit was definitely questionable!
No, was it the designer who was the problem, or was it Zhao Mingyue? Why did she think this swimsuit should involve wearing something underneath it?
“Come on, don’t be shy! Try it out! I heard there’s a hot spring in here!”
“I refuse!”
Meanwhile, Lu Liangting had just stripped down and sunk into a warm pool in the next room. Despite the corridor separating them, he could still hear the playful giggling of girls from Zhao Mingyue’s room.
It wasn’t that the hotel had poor soundproofing; his enhanced hearing exceeded that of normal people.
“Those two are super close, huh? Old Yang, we’ve got to step up our game too.”
“Shut it! Who’s trying to make an effort with you?” Lu Liangting’s shadow flickered.
“No, I mean, making an effort to find you a body like that!”
“Absolutely not! Get that idea out of here. I wouldn’t want to be with you in that kind of body. You won’t even give me my own room! If I had a body, you’d be insufferable!”
“Why can’t a ghost have their own space?”
“Ghosts can’t room alone!”
“Discrimination against ghosts, huh? We ghosts don’t have rights? When will we stand up for ourselves?”
“Ghosts have no rights.”
“No rights, huh? Go knock on the door and tell Bai Yu, ‘I want to bathe with you,’ and see if she punches you.”
“You just mentioned Bai Yu, yet she’s way stronger and didn’t get her own room either!” Lu Liangting retorted, but suddenly felt an ominous gust behind him. Even without looking, he could sense someone lurking around him.
“Won’t give me my own room, huh? Fine, I’ll just stand here and watch you bathe, and later, I’ll drag Aunt Su out too.”
Lu Liangting was both furious and helpless. Although he was wrapped in a bath towel, being watched like this was unbearable.
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The hospital’s gatekeeper sensed something was off.
When he arrived at the morgue’s ghost gate, he was shocked to find that all the ghosts had vanished.
He searched the entire morgue, missing no detail.
It was as if all the ghosts had evaporated into thin air, leaving not a single clue behind.
Fast forward to the following night after midnight, news spread rapidly among all gatekeepers in the city.
In one night, three ghost gates were wiped clean, along with three red-clad figures disappearing into thin air.
Not only was it terrifying that four ghost gates were cleared, but even one was a significant cause for fear.
Such events in just two days were certainly no coincidence.
This incident loomed like a shadow, gradually engulfing the hearts of all gatekeepers.
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