177 pen immortals
When Ruan Qing jumped out of the window with Qiao Nuo in his arms, he easily took away the black cat that was so furious that it seemed to rush up from the window.
Qiao Nuo didn't care, holding Ruan Qing and jumping a few times, he ran directly into the distance.
The First University had long since fallen into darkness, except for some dim yellow streetlamps illuminating the darkness near the lamps, but it was still pitch black a little farther away.
Under the cover of darkness, it was as if a ghost would rush out of it at any moment and brutally tear people apart.
I don't know when, the pedestrians coming and going on the road have disappeared, and the whole world is very quiet.
It's so quiet that it feels a little unsettling and creepy.
Obviously, the Ghost Domain appeared early, and it was only about eight o'clock in the evening, four hours before twelve o'clock in the morning.
The strength of the pen fairy has obviously increased.
But 'he' was obviously stabbed by Ruan Qing with 'his' own weapon, and he should be at the weakest time.
Unless......
"'He' should have found 'his' bones." Jono opened his mouth with a solemn face as he ran, and he also paid attention to his back vigilantly, "I just don't know how many I found." ”
If only a part of it is found, it can directly advance the ghost domain by four hours, then after 'he' finds all the bones, maybe there will never be a relatively safe time.
There will be no more sun and daytime in the true sense of the word.
Because the ghost realm will not disappear again.
Even ghost domains can gradually erode the real world, eventually overlapping with the real world.
That would be a real catastrophe, the whole world would be reduced to purgatory, and humans would become food and toys for the ghosts.
The pen fairy is too outrageous.
The black cat that was shrunk in Ruan Qing's arms was still rubbing Ruan Qing's hand intimately, and its tail was also flicking very happily, it seemed to be more like a dog than a cat.
But after Jono's words fell, the black cat's body stiffened for a moment.
Although the black cat returned to normal in an instant, Ruan Qing, who had been holding it, still noticed it.
Ruan Qing lowered his eyes and looked at the black cat in his arms, his eyes narrowed slightly.
This cat...... Can you understand people?
At first, when the cat approached him, Ruan Qing didn't have any ideas, because he was very fond of all kinds of animals and plants since he was a child.
No matter how fierce the animal is, it will become very well-behaved in front of him.
So Ruan Qingcai didn't suspect anything.
But the black cat's stiffness at that moment was a little suspicious, as if it understood Jono's words, and it seemed to have something to do with it.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be this kind of reaction.
At this time, Qiao Nuo also happened to run under the street lamp with Ruan Qing in his arms, Ruan Qing hugged the black cat at his level and looked at the black cat's pupils.
Ignorant and innocent, it doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary.
It just seems to be a normal kitten.
But these can be pretended, Ruan Qing seemed to gently hug the cat a little closer, as if he was going to rub his face against the black cat.
The black cat looked at the gradually enlarged face in front of him, his body instantly stiffened, and he looked straight at the young man's delicate face.
And in the pupils of the black cat that was still ignorant just now, a bit of human emotion uncontrollably emerged.
It seems to be nervous, it seems to be excited, it seems to be expectant.
At this moment, if you don't look at the body of the black cat, if you only look at the eyes of the black cat, they look like human eyes.
Obviously, there is something really wrong with this cat.
After Ruan Qing confirmed his guess, he put the black cat back in his arms, without the slightest intention of rubbing it.
The black cat became even more stiff when he saw this, but this time the stiffness was different from just now, and now it was more of a petrified stiffness.
After the black cat reacted, he secretly glanced at Ruan Qing, a trace of loss flashed in his dark pupils, and the whole cat was a little stunned.
The tail that just flicked happily is gone.
Although there was a problem with the black cat, Ruan Qing did not discard the black cat either.
The black cat exhibited an anomaly after Giorno said that the pen fairy had found the bones.
The black cat is either related to the pen fairy or the bones of the pen fairy.
Ruan Qing guessed that it was more likely to be related to the bones of the pen fairy.
Because when Qiao Nuo just said it, he didn't mention the word pen fairy, but used 'he' to refer to it.
In this case, it is obviously impossible for the black cat to react because of 'him', after all, people who don't know the situation don't even know who 'he' refers to.
So it can only be because of the word 'bones'.
It reacted to the word 'bones' alone, and it is very likely that the black cat knew where some of the bones were, or that they had some connection with it.
Of course, these are just Ruan Qing's guesses, but no matter which one they are, it is obviously crucial.
But now that the black cat has heard Jono's words, his vigilance is definitely very high, and he is estimated to have some kind of reaction to it.
Wait a little longer......
Qiao Nuo didn't notice Ruan Qing's strange appearance, he was always paying attention to his back, vigilant for something to chase after him.
Luckily, nothing seems to be chasing after me.
Although he didn't notice anything coming after him, Gino didn't stop and wanted to continue running for a while.
However, Jono was only halfway through when his cell phone rang.
Gino didn't pay attention, but the bell kept ringing, as if Gino wouldn't stop if he didn't answer.
The ringing is particularly loud at night, and it will attract a lot of attention.
Qiao Nuo stopped a little irritably, and he took out his phone after putting Ruan Qing down.
Ruan Qing glanced at it vaguely, and the call on his mobile phone was remarked 'teacher'.
After Jono paused obviously after seeing the note, he then connected the phone, and his tone was rare with politeness, "Teacher, I'm Jono, what's the matter?" ”
After listening to the other party's words, Jono looked back in the direction he had just run from and frowned, "Are you sure?" ”
"But I just met him in the classroom, and it should be 'him'."
I don't know what the other side said, Jono's expression was very serious, "Teacher, I'll come over right away." ”
After Qiao Nuo hung up the phone, he looked at Ruan Qing.
Although Qiao Nuo hadn't said anything yet, Ruan Qing had a bad premonition when he looked at his expression, and his hand holding the black cat tightened a little.
Really......
"I have something to leave." Qiao Nuo looked at Ruan Qing and said in a deep voice.
Ruan Qing's eyelashes trembled slightly when he heard this, and his thin and slender figure revealed uneasiness and helplessness.
But he just pursed his lips and said nothing, then gave a gentle 'um' to show that he knew.
Jono originally thought that the boy would object, after all, he was so afraid of ghosts, even digging a grave for fear of something terrible would appear, if he left him alone, maybe he would not be allowed to leave unreasonably.
Jono thought about how to deal with the teenager's vexatious trouble, but he didn't expect the teenager to agree.
Jono paused slightly, frowned slightly, and looked straight at the person in front of him.
It was a terrible thing to be left behind in the ghost domain, and the young man was obviously very uneasy, his eyes were full of fear, and he looked fragile and looked like he was about to cry.
But he didn't object, and he didn't even say anything that meant to be retained.
However, this is even more distressing.
also made people want to hug him, coax him, and tell him that he would not leave him alone.
But Qiao Nuo can't help but leave, the teacher can't deal with the ghost king alone, and if the ghost king is allowed to become stronger, no one will be able to leave the ghost domain at that time.
He couldn't take the boy with him, because he might not come back alive if he went.
He wasn't much sure.
The Ghost King is already ridiculously strong, and with the fact that 'he' retrieves the bones, it will only become even more terrifying.
If the boy follows him, he will surely die.
And if he takes the boy with him, he will have to be distracted to protect the boy, and when the time comes, he will only be tied, and it will be even more impossible to see the sun tomorrow.
Qiao Nuo could only be ruthless, and he took Ruan Qing to find a classroom at random.
Because considering that Ruan Qing didn't even have the strength to jump from the second floor, Qiao Nuo directly took Ruan Qing to the fifth floor.
The lower the floor, the easier it is to attract ghosts and humans passing by, and the more dangerous it is.
Anyway, there is no way to jump off the building, so it is better to choose a higher floor to reduce the risk of being discovered.
Ruan Qing didn't have any opinions, wherever Qiao Nuo chose, he would stay obediently.
Jono quickly cleared the table, cleared out a space, and put the table together, until it was no problem to lie down and sleep.
After Jono had done everything, he drew a large circle on the ground with blood, including all the tables and chairs in it, and then stuffed Ruan Qing with three pieces of rune paper.
"Don't go out of this circle."
Qiao Nuo paused, looked straight at Ruan Qing and added, "Don't even if it's an internal emergency." ”
Ruan Qing hugged the black cat and looked at the blood stains that gradually disappeared on the ground, and nodded obediently.
"Don't lose the rune paper, the three rune papers have different functions, don't use them indiscriminately."
Qiao Nuo pointed to the rune paper in Ruan Qing's hand as he spoke, "The first and second can resist three attacks at the level of red-clothed ghosts, even if it is an attack from the pen immortal, there is basically no limit to the number of times ghosts below the level of red-clothed ghosts, so after you throw them at the ghost, you must remember to pick up the rune paper back." ”
"When the rune paper spontaneously combusts, it means that the rune paper is really useless."
"But it's better not to throw it out, it's best to hold it in your hand, the ghost won't be able to touch you."
"It can't be touched by water, the runes on it will melt away if they are wet, then it will have no effect."
Jono said in great detail, and he didn't bother to say what he should pay attention to.
"The third one can hide your breath, it can make you feel like you're dead, ghosts and people can't find you, but the time limit is only one hour, don't use it lightly."
Ruan Qing lowered his eyes and looked at the rune paper in his hand, his thin white fingers clenched a little, and nodded solemnly.
Qiao Nuo thought about it, took out a wooden warehouse from his trouser pocket, and put it in Ruan Qing's hand, "Don't trust anyone easily." ”
"The people who can enter the ghost domain are the ones who have a connection with the ghost, and most of the people who can have a connection with the ghost are not innocent, don't believe anything the other party says."
Qiao Nuo said as he gave Ruan Qing another hand/bullet, "There are already pieces/bullets in the wooden warehouse, if you don't have one, you can load it yourself." ”
Qiao Nuo said, looking at Ruan Qing, "Can you pretend?" ”
Ruan Qing nodded again, and put both the hand and the child/bullet into his trouser pocket.
Qiao Nuo's advice was exhaustive, everything that should be given was given, and both the dealing and dealing with the people were considered, but he was still a little relieved.
"If I didn't have ......"
Giorno stopped in the middle of speaking, and finally failed to get the second half of the sentence out.
He looked at the young man in front of him who was so weak that he could only cry, and finally turned around ruthlessly.
However, as soon as Jono raised his foot, the corner of his clothes was gently grabbed.
Jono looked back at the thin white fingers that tugged at the corners of his clothes, and then his gaze slowly moved up, finally falling on the delicate and picturesque face of the young man.
Ruan Qing pursed her lips, looked at Qiao Nuo with a firm expression and said, "I'll wait for you to come back." ”
So, be sure to come back alive.
Although Ruan Qing felt that the possibility was not too great, at this point in time, it was as if it was Qiao Nuo's plot killing.
Just like every time he gets into the game.
However, he couldn't help anything, and even dragged Jono back.
So even if Gino wanted to keep him, he didn't object.
Can't help, at least don't hold back.
Jono was stunned when he heard the boy's words.
Although the expression on the boy's face did not change much, the boy's beautiful eyes reflected his figure, as if he was his whole world.
The boy's words 'I will wait for you to come back' were firm and serious, as if he was making an eternal vow to him.
It's more beautiful than any love story in the world.
At this moment, Jono's heartbeat suddenly became uncontrollably faster, so fast that his head hurt again.
But as if Jono didn't feel pain, a faint streamer flashed in his eyes, and finally showed a sunny smile to the boy, "Okay." ”
"Wait until I get back."
Ruan Qing let go of his hand after Qiao Nuo's words fell, and even took a step back, as if he was letting Qiao Nuo go.
Qiao Nuo took a deep look at Ruan Qing, and finally turned around, and his figure gradually disappeared at the door of the classroom.
And Ruan Qing sat directly on the stool with a little weak legs after Qiao Nuo left, and even the cat in his arms almost couldn't be hugged.
He didn't just take a step back because he let Jono go, he was because of Jono's eyes.
With a hint of aggression and oppression, there was even a hint of blood red, as if the eyes were stained red with blood.
Although it was fleeting, at that moment, it looked like the one wearing a shirt stained red with blood...... Pen Fairy.
Obviously, his appearance is different, and his breath is completely different, so it is clear that Qiao Nuo should be a living person.
There is body temperature, there is a heartbeat, and there are emotions as a human being, and it doesn't even seem to be affected by his special physique.
How could Jono be a pen fairy?
Ruan Qing suppressed the uneasiness and fear in his heart and tried to calm himself down.
Judging that Qiao Nuo was a pen fairy based on his instantaneous reaction was too arbitrary.
Last night, Jono and Pen Fairy appeared at the same time.
He had already fallen into the hands of the pen fairy at that time, and he had almost no ability to resist, and there was no need for the pen fairy to turn into Jono again to save him.
And it seems that Jono does not know the name of the pen fairy, nor does he know the bones of the pen fairy.
So Jono is definitely not a pen fairy, he can only be a ...... at most Part of the pen fairy.
The pen fairy was divided into four parts, and it is possible that the soul was divided into four parts.
Maybe Jono is one of them, but he just doesn't know how to become human.
Most likely, it was a snatch or something, but he seemed to have forgotten who he was.
He also became a celestial master who was completely opposed to ghosts.
Ruan Qing's eyes widened suddenly, oh no!
If it was really as he guessed, then if Jono died at the hands of the pen fairy, it would definitely lead to another increase in the difficulty of the copy.
Because the pen fairy will get a part of his soul again, his strength will definitely increase again.
Even if Jono is a plot kill, it is not a plot kill that provides them with clues.
It's a plot kill to improve the strength of the pen fairy!
Ruan Qingmeng stood up.
But the next second he sat back down.
Even if he did guess it, he ...... Can't stop it.
He even had to step out of the circle that Jono had drawn for him, and he would be unable to protect himself.
Even with the rune paper that Jono gave him, he was very uneasy.
He's alone, he's alone in the ghost realm that exists everywhere.
The only thing Ruan Qing can do now is to sort out and analyze the clues he has obtained so far, and find out the name of the pen fairy as soon as possible.
Ruan Qing put the black cat on the stool next to him, folded his legs and curled up on the stool, hugged his knees with both hands, lowered his head, and closed his eyes.
The pen immortal's surname is 'Qi'.
So 'his' name should not be 'Jono'.
Qi Nuo is also unlikely, after all, if a corpse remnant has a name, the name is very uncertain.
Speaking of the surname 'Qi', there is another person surnamed Qi in the entire copy, and that is Qi Yunshen from dormitory 404 in Building A.
He was the first to propose to play the pen fairy game, and it was he who blocked the light of the candle.
But the name Qi Yunshen is too obvious, and if you look at the people in their dormitory a little, you can know that it was he who proposed to play the pen fairy.
It will definitely be the first target of suspicion for players.
Once a player encounters an unavoidable death, it is highly likely that their name will be submitted, which is obviously not in line with the difficulty of the dungeon.
Therefore, it is unlikely that the pen immortal is Qi Yunshen.
But there may also be some connection between Qi Yunshen and Bixian.
Qi Yunshen ...... Is it also one of the remnants of the pen fairy?
Wouldn't it be that the 404 dormitory is the remnant soul of the pen fairy except for him, right?
Can the remnant know where the bones are?
Or is it like Jono, who doesn't even know that he is a remnant.
Ruan Qing couldn't judge, there were too few clues.
Moreover, the supernatural copy greatly interfered with his brain, making it difficult for him to analyze and think rationally.
Even perception has been greatly affected.
After the black cat was put down by Ruan Qing, it didn't make a fuss, it jumped directly on the table, lying on Ruan Qing's stomach sticky, rubbing Ruan Qing from time to time.
Obviously, I like Ruan Qing very much.
Ruan Qing didn't care about the black cat, and after analyzing no other clues, he took out his mobile phone.
Then I clicked on the album and found the photos I had taken in the abandoned building.
I want to see if there's anything I've overlooked.
After all, the mood was in fear and uneasiness at that time, and the time that the hand stayed for a short time was normal, so it was normal to ignore some details.
The enlarged photo was a little blurry, Ruan Qing downloaded the software and processed the photo, and it was much clearer.
But it's still hard to see who owns that hand.
Appearing there at that point in time, Ruan Qing felt that he was definitely not a simple person.
If Jono doesn't come, it will be the man who comes.
I always feel that the other party knows that the pen fairy is there, or that he knows...... There he is.
So that person must be crucial, maybe he can connect a lot of suspicions.
However, Ruan Qing looked through it several times, but he couldn't find any clues, and he even adjusted the light of the photo to the darkest or brightest.
Nothing was found either.
Just as Ruan Qing was about to give up, he paused.
This time his eyes were not on the hand, but on the building opposite.
At that time, when I zoomed out to take pictures, one of the photos accidentally took the other party's building.
The building was the physics department's laboratory, separated from the abandoned building by just one aisle.
When Ruan Qing turned the photo to the darkest, there seemed to be a shadow on the glass window on the third floor of the laboratory building.
That location is exactly the location on the third floor of the abandoned building.
In other words, it was the shadow of the owner of the hand reflected on the glass window.
It's just too vague, and the sky was only hazy and bright, and I could only vaguely see the shadow.
Again, with the photographic lighting adjusted.
Ruan Qing downloaded a lot of software, and was busy for most of the day before he adjusted the shadow a little clearer.
I finally recognized the person.
Is that...... Shen Yu'an.
How could it be Shen Yu'an?
Although Ruan Qing had previously guessed that Shen Yu'an was also related to the matter of Bi Xian, he really didn't expect it to be Shen Yu'an.
He had thought it would be from dormitory 404 in Building A.
Ruan Qing bit his thumb and nail thoughtfully, what role does Shen Yu'an play in this copy?
What is the connection with Qi Yunshen?
At the beginning, Qi Yunshen said that he and Shen Yu'an sent him back to the dormitory, think about it carefully, is Shen Yu'an the kind of person who will let go easily?
He was so relieved to hand him over to Qi Yunshen?
There's definitely something wrong with the two.
Wait a minute.
Shen Yu'an killed Cheng Mingzhe, who wrote down the dormitory number of Building 404 in Building A, how did he know?
Shen Yu'an read that post?
Ruan Qing clicked on the murder photo taken earlier, and the accident was supposed to have occurred in the abandoned building.
Did Cheng Mingzhe send him to death by himself?
The abandoned building was off-limits, and students wouldn't go there.
Ruan Qing paused, and a ridiculous guess suddenly appeared in his mind, and he quickly clicked on the previous post asking if anyone knew about the pen fairy.
That is, Cheng Mingzhe's reply to the post of dormitory 404 in Building A.
Ruan Qing checked the poster's IP after clicking it, and after seeing the IP, Ruan Qing froze.
Because what is shown above is the dormitory 403 of Building A of First University...... Qi Yunshen.
It is clear that Qi Yunshen has only enrolled in this year, and it is not a dormitory 403 at all.
Ruan Qing's long eyelashes trembled uncontrollably, and Qi Yun ...... Is it really human?
"Da!"
"Da!"
"Da!"
Footsteps suddenly sounded in the hallway outside the classroom, which sounded very loud and strange at night.
The footsteps were unhurried, and the voice was constantly approaching Ruan Qing's side, with an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Step by step, it seems to step on people's hearts.
Ruan Qing's whole person froze the moment he heard the footsteps, his whole heart lifted, and fear and uneasiness appeared in his beautiful eyes.
Who is it?
Ruan Qing took out the wooden warehouse that Qiao Nuo gave him, trembled his hands, and aimed at the position at the door of the classroom.