I can rewind time to prevent death-Chapter 414 - 315: The Back (Part 1)
Chapter 414: Chapter 315: The Back (Part 1)
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[Task Name: Shadowed Back;]
Task Level: Trembling with Fear (Medium);
Task Background: None
Task Description: Attachment is its ultimate goal, all else is insignificant;
Task Reward: 800 Different Dimension Energy points;
Task Punishment: Would you like to see the moment when only the shadows of this family remain?
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Task Tips: 1, The Evil Spirit cannot be locked down; 2, You might need to pay attention to certain objects;
Note: The presence of a more powerful strangeness nearby does not necessarily mean it will be scared away.]
Truth be told, Yan Junze found the task information somewhat anticlimactic. Although it appeared to be similar to other tasks, something seemed to be missing.
Yan Junze remembered when the task “Look at Her Face” concerning the Back-faced Woman was released, the “Task Background” section was also blank.
It wasn’t the first time the task appeared with a blank “Task Background”, but the level of this “Shadowed Back” task was a notch lower; “Look at Her Face” was at a hair-raising level, whereas this one was merely trembling with fear.
Moreover, as Yan Junze read the task information, he got the impression that it was haphazardly put together, as if the words could convey too little of the story.
He, along with Xiang Er and Huahua, walked into the living room one after another, not bothering to change their shoes, and then sat on the sofa.
The Si Family had initially planned to flee, but now that the Exorcists had arrived, they felt somewhat relieved, though still feeling that everything in the house had become eerie and hair-raising.
They followed back to the sofa, and Rong Guilan closed the living room door behind them.
“How should we address you, Master?” Si Dehua asked with respect, seated beside Yan Junze.
Rong Guilan had already gone to pour tea, and Si Nannan originally wanted to help, but now she was so scared that she felt weak all over, and even standing up was an effort.
“My name is Yan Junze. I’m studying at Tianmeng Science University, and I share a dorm room with Huahua. We’re also part of an Exorcist team…”
“It really is an Exorcist!!!” Si Dehua was secretly thrilled.
Looking over at Rong Guilan, who was bringing over the tea, and then at his daughter, he saw a hint of elation in everyone’s eyes.
They had thought the person Huahua called for help might just be someone who knew a bit about the matter or even someone who did traditional exorcisms, but they’d actually managed to summon a real Exorcist.
Moreover, hearing Yan Junze mention that he was already part of an Exorcist team while still in university, it was hard to fathom such a talent.
Yan Junze’s gaze fell upon Si Nannan, and he asked, “Before Huahua warned you from the video, did you notice anything unusual around you recently?”
Si Nannan thought for a moment and shook her head, “It seems… not, but I can’t be sure.”
Her mind had been overrun by fear time and time again, so it was normal for her to be confused now. If she had to recall in detail, she couldn’t possibly remember everything on the spot.
“Who else encountered the weirdness just now?” Yan Junze asked further.
“Me.” Si Dehua raised his hand, “It was right behind me, my wife and they all saw it.”
“Then have you encountered any other strange events these past few days?”
“No, I think everything felt normal, like… like the strangeness just sprouted from inside our house.” Si Dehua looked around with a touch of fear.
Useful information was still scarce, Yan Junze sighed inwardly and turned his attention back to the task information.
The task clearly described the ultimate goal of the weirdness; it wanted to attach itself to a target. And the likely outcome of attachment was the family eventually being left with nothing but their shadows.
What a peculiar method of attachment?!
Yan Junze then looked toward Xiang Er, who was sitting on the side, looking very reserved. She had never been to a stranger’s house before as a guest.
Now, Yan Junze was like her guardian, bringing her to visit someone. So, at the moment, Xiang Er sat upright on the couch with her hands on her knees, quiet and straight-faced, like a primary school student in the midst of a lesson.
Yan Junze smiled and said, “Xiang Er, why don’t you go out for a walk? Don’t go too far, and come back when I call you.”
Xiang Er nodded, stood up, and left the Si Family’s home.
The Si family members were somewhat perplexed by her sudden departure. They looked up to see her off, but noticed that Xiang Er’s expression didn’t show even a hint of unwillingness or anger.
Everything seemed natural.
“What is this…” Si Dehua couldn’t help but ask.
“Oh, it’s like this,” Yan Junze explained, “Xiang Er’s special constitution is too strong. If she stays here, the weirdness simply won’t dare show up, and I wouldn’t be able to get rid of it either.”
Upon hearing this, everyone appeared shocked, especially Huahua.
Huahua said, “I’ve known Xiang Er for so long and had no idea she was this amazing.”
Yan Junze mysteriously added, “It seems like everyone in our clan has some kind of talent in this area.”
Hearing this, the gaze of everyone present towards him naturally grew warmer. Nobody would refuse to befriend such a remarkable person in this era.
Especially Huahua, who felt honored at that moment.
With Xiang Er’s constitution being so formidable, no ghost or deity would dare approach—a natural lightning rod when taken outdoors. In today’s day and age, that was a treasure, and she was beautiful, too. Whoever married her would be fortunate.
The main thing was Huahua didn’t fancy that sort, otherwise, even he might have been tempted.
Yan Junze had to send Xiang Er away, or else with her presence, the weirdness would definitely not emerge, and after they left in vain, the weirdness would surely return.
