Chapter 152

Encountering such strange things one after another, even Lin Yifan couldn't help feeling exhausted in body and mind.

He walked out of the small room, plopped down beside the fire, and stared at the black ash left by the pile of Maggot Human Bone, his face filled with surprised uncertainty.

These ghostly things are truly terrifying; having enough fuel is fine, but without it, even he would probably have to expend great effort to eliminate them.

But even if there is plenty of fuel, once multiple Maggot Human Bones appear, it will surely be troublesome!

Lin Yifan felt somewhat heavy-hearted; he still hasn't figured out where these Maggot Human Bones come from.

And what conspiracy lies hidden behind this?

Unknowable secrets always make people uneasy, and Lin Yifan is no exception.

Just then, his Private Chat Channel flickered again.

Father of God (True): 'Lin Yifan big shot, are you done over there? I just posted a warning in the chat channel, but many people don't believe me, and some even scold me for alarmist talk!'

'If you're done, please help me explain; your authority in our District is far greater than mine, so they'll surely believe what you say!'

Lin Yifan frowned and replied, 'Why didn't you ask me why I just asked you for alcohol?'

Father of God (True): 'Huh? I don't think there's anything to ask about; since you spoke up asking for it, you must have an urgent need, and you also promised to owe me a favor, which is enough!'

Lin Yifan hadn't expected that this guy could actually be quite reasonable at times.

Before, because this guy's speech was unpleasant, he directly added him to the Blacklist, and thus hadn't really interacted with him properly.

Now it seems this kid managed to form a guild for himself in such a short time, which indeed shows some ability.

At least he can bend and stretch, and he's sensible and reasonable!

For such a person, Lin Yifan may dislike him, but he has to admit that people like this are more likely to succeed!

Nowadays this world is full of crises; even if he and the Heaven and Earth Society remain at odds, it's merely a quarrel.

It hasn't reached the point of shouting and killing, a life-or-death situation, so being able to cooperate on matters, he is still willing to give a chance!

As for Liu Dacheng's earlier attack, it probably wasn't Father of God's intention anyway, and since he's already killed the person, there's naturally no need to dwell on it.

Thus Lin Yifan proactively recounted Liu Dacheng's attack, as well as obtaining the Point-to-Point Teleport Scroll from Liu Dacheng, then using the scroll to reach this false Father of God, describing everything that happened in full detail.

Including the Xuan Snake tribe members, as well as the Maggot Human Bone, with nothing concealed.

He then sent another message: 'Although I still can't confirm whether those impostors are actually Maggot Human Bone transformed, I can say this: those impostors will reveal their true form after death.'

Father of God (True): 'What?! Maggot Human Bone? What the heck is this? I've never seen anything like it before, and a bunch of worms can control a skeleton, making it attack, dodge, and even pursue like a human—this is too bizarre!'

Lin Yifan instinctively nodded, then realizing they were in a text chat, he replied again:

'I also find it bizarre, but they really can do it; however, we've already come to this Ghost World, which is strange enough, so encountering something even stranger isn't a big deal!'

'Moreover, the most important point is that these events coinciding together are too much of a coincidence; there aren't that many coincidences in the world unless someone is scheming!'

Father of God (True): 'You mean... other intelligent beings are directing them? How could that be possible? Such strange things, can humans really control them?'

Lin Yifan: 'Not necessarily human! Perhaps other intelligent species, and even if human, it's not impossible—don't forget, back on Earth Star there were rumors of gu worms!'

'If these Maggot Human Bones are controlled by gu worms, then everything actually makes sense; regardless, Maggot Human Bone is extremely dangerous! Very, very dangerous!'

He gazed deeply at the dark night outside the Shelter, his heart feeling as if a huge stone weighed upon it, heavy enough to make his breathing a little difficult.

This is the first time since arriving in this world that he has felt panic and unease!

Actually, his survival journey in this world has gone quite smoothly, thanks to his special talent—basically anything he wants, he can obtain quickly!

Moreover, he was fortunate enough to acquire many precious items that enable him to be active at night!

However, perhaps it's precisely because he can be active at night that he encounters so many strange events!

After all, aside from him, no one else in the chat channel has encountered these things.

Of course, it's also possible that someone encountered them but died, so the news never got out!

But regardless of which scenario, one thing can be confirmed: the night in this world hides great terror!

Moreover, this world is far more complex than they imagined—natural disasters, monsters, unknown enemies… and now there are also disguisable Maggot Human Bones.

If his guess is correct, these maggots can imitate anyone, which also means that the 'companions' around them may have already been replaced.

Even he himself could possibly be replaced!

Thinking of this, Lin Yifan's spine shivered with cold.

He must return quickly, strengthen the Shelter's defenses, and at the same time find a way to identify the impostors!

Otherwise, he won't be able to sleep soundly even in the middle of the night!

However, just as he was preparing to leave, he suddenly heard a faint footstep sound from outside.

'Who?!' he snapped his head around, gripping the iron axe tightly.

In the darkness, a blurry figure slowly approached, voice carrying a hint of eerie laughter:

'Lin Yifan… you really are here; on our first meeting, don't you find this face somewhat familiar?'

Lin Yifan's pupils contracted—

'That voice, it's exactly the same as his own!'

'No, it's not just the voice!'

Lin Yifan felt his hairs stand on end all over, slowly rose to his feet, and fixed his gaze on the 'himself' stepping out of the darkness outside the Shelter!

Indeed, it was his 'self'!

Another 'himself'!

That face, that outfit, even the posture of left hand holding an axe and right hand holding a machete were exactly the same as his, without any difference!

The only difference was their expressions!

The other's mouth curled with an eerie smile, eyes icy cold, not like a living person.

'What exactly are you, you ghostly thing?' Lin Yifan shouted sternly, the axe blade reflecting the unextinguished firelight.

'I am you!'

'The impostor' tilted its head, and maggots crawled slowly out of its ear hole and then burrowed back in.