Chapter 33 – Esophagus 5

As if falling from a high altitude, his body shook suddenly.

Xu RenDong looked at the void blankly. There was a sound in his ear and he couldn’t tell what it was for a while. His head was empty, as if there was a big hole dug out by an electric drill and he couldn’t remember anything.

He only remembered Lian Qiao leaning softly on him, his body warm. There was no trace of anger.

He didn’t remember anything else and he didn’t even know how he died.

He didn’t know how long it took before his brain finally awakened from the stimulus of death. He finally heard what the chattering voice next to him was saying.

“Lamb skewers, lamb kidneys, grilled chicken hearts, grilled chicken wings, grilled eggplants, enoki mushrooms..”

This voice-

Xu RenDong looked back suddenly and saw Lian Qiao swallowing while looking at the word “Esophagus”. At this time, Lian Qiao hadn’t gotten smaller. He was still in his twenties but there was still a childlike innocence and gentleness in his expression.

He’s still alive..

He’s still alive!

How wonderful.

Xu RenDong suddenly felt his eyes become astringent but couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth.

For the first time, Xu RenDong felt lucky that he was reborn. Fortunately, everything can be done again, and he still has a chance to recover. He can save Lian Qiao and Ye QingLiu.. and return to the real world safely with them.

As long as the death spiral continues.. and as long as he makes good use of his death.

“..Brother RenDong?” Lian Qiao looked at him in surprise, “What’s wrong with you? Your eyes are so red.”

Xu RenDong smiled and said, “I’m hungry too.”

Lian Qiao was inexplicably: “..Ah?”

Before Lian Qiao could figure out the relationship between hunger and red eyes, the bodies of the two people began to shrink at a speed visible to the naked eye. This time Xu RenDong had already gained experience and calmly rolled up the long-sleeved trouser legs. His calm and Lian Qiao’s fuss formed a sharp contrast. All the way until they stopped transforming, Lian Qiao was still in a state of shock and excitement.

“Look, Brother RenDong!” Lian Qiao took him to the elevator door, “I am taller than you!”

Through the reflective metal surface, Xu RenDong saw two children, one big and one small, holding hands. Lian Qiao’s palms were warm and soft, and the shoulders that were close to each other spread the heat of each other’s bodies. This feeling was so warm and made him feel a little dazed for a while.

Lian Qiao suddenly squeezed his face. Xu RenDong was shocked and pushed Lian Qiao’s hand away. Lian Qiao was taken aback by him and hurriedly apologized: “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I was wrong! You are too cute now, I couldn’t hold it back.. I’m sorry I was wrong! I won’t dare anymore!”

Xu RenDong quickly realized that he had overreacted. He was actually not disgusted by? Lian Qiao pinching his face but he hadn’t fully recovered from the shadow of death. Right now he was like a frightened bird, even a little bit of excitement could make him jump.

But Xu RenDong was embarrassed that Lian Qiao had misunderstood. The five-year-old Lian Qiao looked a bit stupid, like a soft dumpling who easy to pinch and bully. Xu RenDong suddenly felt mischievous. He made his face stern, pretending to be unhappy, and beckoned to Lian Qiao: “Come here.”

Lian Qiao was immediately stunned, showing a face like he was scared of being punished by his parents but dared not to disobey. He had an obedient aggrieved expression but still leaned in obediently.

Xu RenDong raised his hand, and Lian Qiao shrank his shoulders and closed his eyes when he thought he was going to hit him. But Xu RenDong just poked his cheek with his finger and then squeezed his face.

It felt better than expected. It’s soft and smooth, like egg pudding. Xu RenDong did not hold back and squeezed a few more times.

Lian Qiao opened his eyes blankly and found that despite the serious face of the boss, the corners of his mouth were slightly tilted and his look of joy was extremely cute. Lian Qiao’s heart twisted around a little captured deer. He rubbed his cheek forward like a dog and said happily and generously: “Brother RenDong, you can pinch here too!”

Xu RenDong frankly accepted his kindness. He rubbed his cheeks and kneaded it like a dough. Lian Qiao was well-behaved throughout the whole process. He wished he could lie down so XuRenDong could touch his belly. The feeling was really addicting. It was not until the elevator door opened with a “ding” that Xu RenDong retracted his hand and coughed embarrassingly.

“Let’s go.”

Lian Qiao followed him out: “Brother RenDong, are you not angry?”

Xu RenDong: “No.”

Lian Qiao wagged his tail happily.

The two came to the gate of the monastery side by side. Xu RenDong saw the familiar Ye QingLiu people again. This time, everyone had another disagreement on whether to take the baby to act. Ye QingLiu was stubborn and the little fat kid formed a gang against her. No one would give in and soon an argument began.

Looking at the baby in Ye QingLiu’s hands, Xu RenDong suddenly thought of a question:

Why did the white basilisk scream suddenly after eating the baby?

Although the reason was not clear, it is certain that once the basilisk screamed, no one present could escape. At that time, the sound wave made Lian Qiao directly vomit blood. Even though he was protected by Lian Qiao, he still had severe headaches and nausea and even his eyes fell out.

He guessed that after the brain was subjected to strong stimulation, the intracranial pressure rapidly increased, causing the blood vessels to rupture and the massive gushing blood directly squeezed his eyeball out of his eye socket.

At that time, they were too close to the basilisk and were the first to bear the brunt, so they suffered extremely serious internal injuries. But the other people separated by a wall were probably not much better. After all, everyone has short legs and can’t run far. The sound’s penetrating power was too strong. Anyone within a few hundred meters would be disabled, unless they were an immortal.

—In other words, if the baby is eaten, it will directly lead to the destruction of all party members.

There was no doubt that they must ensure the safety of the baby. Xu RenDong remembered that when the white basilisk was chasing them, when it heard the baby cry, it immediately dropped Lian Qiao from its mouth. It seems that the white basilisk was more interested in eating the baby compared to the four or five year old children. This meant the person with the baby was more likely to be hunted down by the basilisk. However, as long as the baby didn’t cry, they still had a chance.

After Xu RenDong figured this out, he spoke up to stop people who were quarreling.

“Don’t fight.” He said, “I’ll take the baby. I won’t stay together with you and I will be responsible for what happens.”

Everyone, including Lian Qiao, was stunned.

Ye QingLiu hugged the baby tightly: “What do you mean?”

The little fat kid also suspiciously said: “What do you want to do?”

Xu RenDong said: “I have an idea in my heart.” He paused and looked around the people coldly, “I am a veteran player, this is the eighth time I have come in.”

All those who have experienced the world of ghosts know what the “eighth time” means and the old players fell silent. Ye QingLiu is a newcomer and still doesn’t understand the weight of these words but she can see that Xu RenDong has overwhelmed everyone in his aura. She hesitated for a moment and said with uncertainty: “You will really protect him? You won’t throw him away while I’m not paying attention?”

“No.” The corners of Xu RenDong mouth raised and he showed a self-deprecating smile that seemed out of place on his childish face, “I am an abandoned baby myself. Believe me, I won’t do the same thing as my parents.”

Ye QingLiu breathed a sigh of relief. Lian Qiao took a deep look at Xu RenDong and there was an inexplicable emotion in his eyes.

In the end Xu RenDong’s proposal was unanimously approved and Ye QingLiu handed the baby over to him. Soon, the old nun appeared and accused them strangely again. Everyone followed the old nun into the monastery with different expressions on their faces and they all made their own plans in their hearts.

When everyone stepped through the gate of the monastery, Xu RenDong heard an almost inaudible click from behind. He looked back and found that the big iron gate in the yard had been locked.

It turned out that it was not locked by the nun.

It seems that the scope of activities this time is limited to the inside of the monastery, which should mean that the elevator and buttons are inside the monastery.

Like last time, the old nun led the children into the big bedroom and left. Xu RenDong left the team according to his agreement. He picked up the baby and walked out. Lian Qiao followed without hesitation.

Xu RenDong said: “You stay here, don’t follow me.”

Lian Qiao puzzled: “Why?”

Xu RenDong said coldly: “Don’t you understand me? I will act alone this time.”

Lian Qiao was frozen: “But haven’t we already formed a team?.. I thought when you said “I”, you meant “us”.”

The confusion in his eyes gradually turned into grief and injury. Xu RenDong looked at the rain-drenched puppy-like eyes and felt it was quite hard to bear. He sighed and his attitude softened: “You’re right, we are already in a team. Can you promise to be obedient?”

Lian Qiao nodded vigorously, patted his chest and swore: “Absolutely obedient! I will do whatever you say and listen to whatever you say! As long as you let me..”

Xu RenDong smiled and interrupted him: “Then stay obediently and don’t follow me. Just tonight, eh?”

Lian Qiao didn’t expect Xu RenDong to dig a hole for him. He was stunned for a while.

Xu RenDong asked: “Didn’t you say you would listen to me?”

Lian Qiao looked at him helplessly and nodded reluctantly.

Xu RenDong said: “Go back, go to bed early. It’s dark outside, don’t come out no matter what happens.”

Lian Qiao noticed that the corridor was dark and there was no light at all. The ghostly atmosphere was like a cold mist, invading the skin, immediately arousing a layer of goosebumps. Lian Qiao became obedient within a second. He held his arms and said: “Okay, then I’ll go in. Brother RenDong, you must be careful.”

Xu RenDong: “You too.”

He finally got Lian Qiao out of the way. Xu RenDong held the baby and went down to the first floor to make milk from milk powder for the baby.

When the hot water cooled down, Xu RenDong recalled Lian Qiao’s reluctance. Lian Qiao relied on him very much. He was obviously the stronger one, but he always liked to follow his ass. Lian Qiao worshipped him foolishly and listened to him foolishly.

Like a silly bird, he didn’t even know he’d followed the wrong parent.

Xu RenDong thought about it. He raised the corners of his mouth subconsciously, and the expression in his eyes was colored with a gentle smile.

When he recovered, the water temperature was almost right. This time, the baby was fed by Xu RenDong before starving and crying. It fell into a peaceful sleep.

Although the milk bottle is empty, the whole kitchen is still filled with a strong milk fragrance. Xu RenDong never knew that milk powder could be so fragrant and his stomach groaned. But he is not in the mood to drink milk powder now.

Although the baby was full, the scent of milk will attract the basilisk. This three-year-old body was unable to fight on its own, let alone with a baby. There was only a dead end when encountering a basilisk.

What can be done about it?

..If it were Lian Qiao, what would he do?

When he was about to wash the baby bottle, Xu RenDong suddenly had an idea. So he went to the living room and while still holding the baby, climbed into a cabinet. He left the bottle outside the cabinet.

He closed the cabinet door and inside it was completely dark. Xu RenDong held the sleeping baby in his arms and waited quietly.

Soon after, he heard a soft rustle outside. The sound was like a snake crawling in the desert. It was dull and hoarse, and it was especially clear in the silent monastery.

The white basilisk was crawling towards the cabinet.