Chapter 83: Panspirit Objects |
"Bang!"
As Guan Shan blasted the head of the corpse on the ground, the eyeball on the back of the man's hand outside the apartment exploded simultaneously.
This eyeball wasn't simply an ornament on his hand. Its nerves and tendrils were like tree roots deeply embedded into the man's arm, connecting to the entire limb, using his blood as nourishment.
Now that the eyeball exploded, the man's arm split open, thick blood spraying out, corroding the ground into small holes.
"Ugh!"
The man's face turned pale, grunting in pain, clenching his teeth, looking incredulous, "How is this possible? How did he find out?!"
This method was undetectable by ordinary people.
Because normally, who would suddenly turn back and shoot a corpse that was already dead? That would be insane! Even if they discovered it, there was no way they could shoot it right as the eye "opened," without giving it a chance to react.
Unless the person already knew this would happen.
At that time, Guan Shan had no reaction at all… no, not exactly. He seemed startled, but it was the same reaction any ordinary person would have.
"Could it be… he was pretending?"
The man found a place to hide, watching his wound slowly heal, calming down, considering the possibility. Instead of getting angry, he laughed, "Well, well, well, someone who can single-handedly put 'Death Hive' in such a predicament after hiding for so many years is indeed extraordinary, setting up a ruse from the start to make me complacent."
"Actually, he must have the ability to detect such items or an extremely strong mental power to sense me by instinct."
"Powerful, patient, and damn good at acting. No wonder those 'Death Hive' members died so unceremoniously!"
Though he felt tricked, it only made him more interested in Guan Shan.
The man took out a notebook, opened a new page, and added a name, "No wonder 'Death Hive' wanted to use him for experiments. Such a good material, who wouldn't like it?"
Losing a "Fallen God's Eye" was painful, but reporting Guan Shan's information would surely earn him a reward.
"Fallen God's Eye" wasn't his innate ability but a type of [Panspirit Object].
These are special items created through various methods, relying on supernatural beings or phenomena, with unique effects.
These items are usually priceless and can only be traded through private channels.
For example, the thought communication headsets used by the Special Security Group also belong to the category of panspirit objects.
"Fortunately… I have a spare."
The man calculated, "Indeed, Qin Deguang had a deep obsession, but his talent was too poor. Reaching C-class 'Nirvana' was his limit, unable to reach higher levels, still not enough as an exemplary transformation."
He initially thought that with his guidance, Qin Deguang, merged with the entire apartment, could reach B-class.
But unfortunately, the gap between C and B-class was too difficult to cross.
"However, as long as I can get Guan Shan, what do the others matter?"
The man gradually showed a fanatical smile of understanding, drawing a circle on his chest, "So, his arrival here today was destined to become part of my master. This is his fate and my fate as the 'Educator'."
Looking at his arm, his smile twisted further, "But… before transformation, a disobedient student needs to be disciplined."
The man thought for a moment and wrote a line of text under the page with "Guan Shan's" name.
"Upon seeing a mirror, if gazed at for more than 3 seconds, immediately lose all senses."
He then wrote under "Qin Deguang's" page.
"Move all mirrors in the apartment to the corners of the 6th-floor hallways and rooms."
The man sneered, completing a simple yet nearly unsolvable maze.
This was his ability after merging with the "Book" - "Paper Army."
The words he wrote, as long as applied to "people" within a reasonable scope, would become reality.
Moreover, if the target was led to completely rely on his guidance, they would be unable to resist any of his commands.
Like Qin Deguang.
The book's text quickly vanished.
The man put down his pen, leisurely saying, "Now, what will you do? I refuse to believe you can avoid this!"
People's sight has inertia when turning corners, especially in darkness. Using a flashlight, they will surely notice a mirror placed at the corner.
At that moment, curiosity will lead them into his trap.
Even if Guan Shan has detection abilities, it will work against him—discovering it means he will investigate.
The man had tested countless times before; the more vigilant people were, the more likely they were to fall for it.
For someone like Guan Shan, it was a perfect trap.
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In the restroom.
[EXP +1432]
Guan Shan, dumbfounded by the number and EXP, swore he only wanted to test it casually.
Feeling both speechless and scared, he thought the simulator really couldn't be taken lightly.
"I actually found a monster… If I hadn't come back to finish it, wouldn't I have had a high chance of dying?"
"It seems I need to be more cautious about finishing off enemies. Otherwise, I might get ambushed one day."
Guan Shan picked up the drop items, regretting not using the knife out of habit. It was 1% Attack Power! At the same time, the monster's information appeared before him.
[Phantom Eye] Eye (Lv.8)
[HP: ——]
[Description: 'It' is watching you.]
"It was just a small monster…"
Guan Shan frowned, "Judging by the description, 'It' might refer to the BOSS or an elite monster, not just this eye."
"Hiding in this apartment?"
Guan Shan walked out, pondering, checking the drop item's information.
[Eye Seed]
[Effect: Water it with 'gaze' to harvest an eye.]
[Description: Plant one today, harvest many tomorrow.]
"?" Guan Shan raised an eyebrow, "Planting eyes, really creative… but this sounds like a pet egg?"
This pet just had a creepy style…
Never mind, keep it for now.
Guan Shan exited the restroom, heading to 613 to find the NPC, but stopped suddenly, frowning, "Were there mirrors here before?"
Across the wall from the restroom's left turn was a full-length mirror.