Chapter 69: Chapter 69: No Longer Hiding, the Panda Doll’s True Strength Is Exposed

"Xiaoyue, you can’t go!"

"This is obviously a trap! That vice-director is definitely up to no good."

Shangguan Mu bit her lower lip, her voice laced with anxiety.

The other Dragon Country players nearby were also tense, all trying to dissuade her.

"We can just move out if it comes to that."

"Benefactor, you must not go. It’ll be dangerous."

"Let’s stick together and protect our great benefactor!"

"Something’s not right. The hidden quest hasn’t been canceled, and the Director’s boon is still active. There must be something wrong here!"

The dozen or so players wore indignant expressions, their voices a flurry of discussion.

Ranran raised her little fists, looking like she was ready to fight this horde of ghosts!

The dual-kidney youth clutched his waist, sharing their righteous indignation. He looked as if he was about to dig out the ghost kidneys and give them back!

Sun also furrowed his brow, wondering what to do about the hemorrhoids that had been removed.

’Should I ask for them back?’

They were all united as one, ready to die rather than let Yun Zhenyue be taken away!

Even though they knew their strength was no match for Reincarnation Hospital.

But without Yun Zhenyue, they would have been dead already!

It was better to lay down their lives!

They would consider it repaying her kindness!

A wave of emotion washed over Yun Zhenyue as she watched them.

She took a deep breath and took the initiative to calm everyone down. "It’s all right. There’s no need for everyone to get so worked up."

"I think there might be some misunderstanding. It’ll be fine once we clear it up."

"I’m confident nothing will happen to me."

Seeing this, the ghost deputy director’s expression turned a little awkward.

He was in a difficult position.

He was afraid that anything he said would anger Yun Zhenyue.

But he also had to obey the vice-director’s orders!

Just then, a murderous, icy aura emanated from not far away.

A gaunt old man with a grim face, dressed in a blood-red doctor’s coat, was walking over.

Following behind him were the various attending physicians of Reincarnation Hospital.

Every single one of them was a terrifying Fierce Ghost!

Among them were even some Crimson-robed Ghosts!

This group of ghosts showed extreme respect for the old man walking at the very front.

Seeing this, the players’ hearts couldn’t help but tighten!

’Could this old man be the vice-director?’

When he saw the Dragon Country players protectively shielding Yun Zhenyue,

the gaunt old man’s expression grew even colder.

It was a chill that seemed to emanate from a bottomless abyss.

He then turned his gaze toward Yun Zhenyue.

His eyes held disgust and unconcealed killing intent!

Seeing this, the ghost deputy director at his side was about to say something persuasive.

But the gaunt old man waved his hand.

An imposing aura emanated from him, making the ghost deputy director’s scalp tingle and his mouth snap shut.

"You... want to associate with filth like her?"

The gaunt old man surveyed the area, his expression haughty as he looked down on them all.

He first glanced at Sun, then said, "I remember you. You’re an employee in the logistics department, aren’t you?"

"Th—" Sun didn’t know how to answer. Steeling himself, he tried to explain, "Sir, perhaps there’s been a misunderstanding. We can explain."

"Enough!"

The gaunt old man shook his head.

He turned his gaze to the dual-kidney youth.

"And you. The hospital gave you a new pair of ghost kidneys, didn’t it?"

"..."

Under the weight of that terrifying pressure, the dual-kidney youth’s legs grew weak, but he still forced himself to stand firm.

Soon, the gaunt old man listed the benefits each of them had received, one by one.

After saying all this, he said slowly, "I believe you are all innocent, deceived by this worthless person."

"I can let what happened before slide and won’t pursue the matter."

"You can’t live in this dormitory building, but you’ll be assigned new accommodations after a while. The positions you’ve been given will remain as they are..."

"So, are you still going to help her now?"

With just a few words, the ghost vice-director had sown discord among the group.

’This way, if the Director investigates, he’d have an explanation.’

’He could say it was an arrangement by the personnel department and had nothing to do with his own lack of supervision.’

’He could also gain their loyalty and cultivate his own power base.’

’If they didn’t perform well, it wouldn’t be too late to dismiss them then.’

Besides, the ghost vice-director particularly enjoyed seeing scenes of betrayal for personal gain.

It was, after all, how he himself had risen to power.

He only needed to deal with the core person.

He didn’t want to blow things up and make himself look bad.

As his words fell, all the Dragon Country players fell into a dead silence.

The ghost vice-director was actually maintaining their benefits?

This was a golden opportunity!

All they had to do now was betray Yun Zhenyue!

And they could continue to live!

They could even remain employees of Reincarnation Hospital!

Just as the ghost vice-director thought the group would gladly accept,

the unexpected happened.

The players still didn’t move.

They continued to shield Yun Zhenyue behind them!

Clinging to a final shred of hope, Shangguan Mu said, "Sir, we are very grateful for your grace, but we’re afraid we cannot accept."

"Could you let us leave Reincarnation Hospital now?"

"I promise that word of today’s events will not get out, and the Director will not find out!"

Surprise flickered in the ghost vice-director’s eyes upon hearing this.

But he did not choose to show mercy.

Instead, he said lightly, "I gave you a chance. Since you refuse to take it,"

"then you can all just die—"

After saying this, he gestured with his hand.

He motioned for the ghost physicians behind him to make their move.

"The Director has given an order: those who damage the hospital’s interests without authorization are to be killed without mercy!"

"Hurry it up. The Director should be back soon, and I don’t want her to see this."

The ghosts obeyed. "Yes, Lord Director!!"

They deliberately omitted the "Vice" part.

The ghost vice-director seemed to enjoy hearing that.

He gave an additional instruction, "Remember, don’t damage the panda doll on her shoulder."

As he said this, the ghost vice-director glanced at the players with a sneer.

"You didn’t know, did you? She has no relationship with the Director at all. It was only because of that panda doll that the hospital’s doctors mistakenly identified her."

"It’s still playing dead even now. How laughable!"

"A worthless little toy. Does it really think it can compare to the Director’s own doll?"

"But since the Director likes it, I will offer it to her today."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the Dragon Country players understood.

Especially Shangguan Mu.

She had long known about the panda doll, but she hadn’t understood why the hospital staff were so good to Yun Zhenyue.

Now, after hearing this, all her previous questions were answered.

But...

There was one thing she didn’t understand.

This panda doll didn’t seem as worthless as the ghost vice-director made it out to be.

The ghosts on the eighth floor and in the morgue didn’t care whether Yun Zhenyue was related to the Director.

They were simply afraid of the panda doll!

Things had now reached a do-or-die situation!

This panda doll was their only chance of survival!

At that moment, Shangguan Mu spoke earnestly to the panda doll on Yun Zhenyue’s shoulder. "If you can truly understand me, I beg you to help us. I know this is a difficult request, but we have nowhere else to turn."

"If we manage to escape, we will be eternally grateful!"

Hearing these words, the other Dragon Country players also chimed in with desperate pleas.

Even though they had no idea if the panda doll could actually do anything.

Seeing this, Yun Zhenyue also lowered her head.

She looked at the panda doll, still motionless on her shoulder.

The doll that Gu Yuan had said wasn’t suitable to bring along.

To think her safety on this journey had all been thanks to it.

’I was originally planning to summon Lily.’

’But since Shangguan Mu and the others have all said this...’

Yun Zhenyue whispered, "Can you help us?"

"Little panda..."

...

Hearing these words, the panda doll’s right eye seemed to turn an even deeper shade of crimson.

At the same time, an indescribable, unfamiliar emotion welled up inside it.

No one had ever pleaded with her like this before.

’Mischievous and malicious by nature.’

That was Gu Yuan’s assessment of her. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Ever since she blew up the orphanage, the children there didn’t like her anymore.

Every time she excitedly tried to play with them, all she saw was fear and tears.

’This feeling of being needed for the first time...’

’Not as a cold doll, but as someone they trusted!’

She was already resentful of the vice-director’s words!

Now, the panda doll was no longer playing dead.

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd,

she slowly raised her head.

Her stitched mouth split into what looked like a very happy grin.

A gentle breeze stirred, and her fur, as black as blood, began to float subtly.

VWOOM!

A terrifying, tyrannical aura!

Like a wicked dragon breaking its seal and escaping its prison, it swept through the entire hospital like a storm!

Staring at the ghost vice-director, the panda doll’s right eye blazed scarlet like fire!

’Who are you calling a worthless little toy?’

’She was made by Gu Yuan’s own hands!’

’The adorable little panda!!’