Chapter 132: Three Missing One, None Can Be Spared 25

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Shi Xianyu was very curious—how would Lu Min, Bai Yuxi’s boyfriend, behave now? He had been guiding these students all along; he was the first to suggest that the restless spirit of Du Xiaoling was causing trouble. If his true aim was the sisterhood, Bai Yuxi must also be one of his targets. But how could he steer everyone against Bai Yuxi? After all, unlike Wan Qianqian and Xia Yu, if Bai Yuxi died here, Boss Bai would surely take it out on everyone present.

Pointing fingers at Wan Qianqian and Xia Yu could easily rally a crowd, but who would dare accuse Bai Yuxi? Moreover, Lu Min’s attitude had always sided with Bai Yuxi; if he suddenly turned against his own girlfriend, wouldn’t people grow suspicious?

No one spoke.

Zhou Bushan cleared his throat lightly and said, “Here’s my thought: So many people are trapped here, there must be a reason. We’ve already searched the cafeteria and the girls’ dorm thoroughly. I suggest we expand the search to see if there are any clues elsewhere.”

“Search some more?” Wang Aiguo frowned instantly. “What if we encounter ghosts? Xia Yu was just taken by one!”

Zhou Bushan replied, “If we meet ghosts, we kill ghosts. We can’t just sit and wait to die.”

The other students looked grim but said nothing.

Lu Min then asked, “Daoist Zhou, based on your experience, what kind of situation could trap so many of us here?”

Shi Xianyu’s heart skipped a beat; he knew this was about to begin—he was going to draw everyone’s attention once again.

Zhou Bushan answered seriously, “Usually, only two scenarios. One: you all jointly signed a cursed blood pact, so you were pulled into this world together. Unless the pact is destroyed, you can’t return. The other…”

He paused briefly, hesitating as he scanned the group, “The other is that someone among you understands yin-yang magic and deliberately brought you here while your spirits were weak, setting up an array within this school that even I can’t escape from now.”

Wang Aiguo shuddered nervously, “We were all drunk at the time! Isn’t that when the soul is weakest?”

Shi Xianyu sensed this was a good moment and couldn’t help but interject, “The only person who could have done this is Lu Min. After all, everyone here was invited, and you all know each other. If anyone had contact with yin-yang magic, it would have been discovered.”

Lu Min looked at Shi Xianyu coldly. “If it weren’t for Yuxi, I wouldn’t even know you guys. There’s no reason for me to do this. But from a psychological standpoint, it’s normal for you to suspect me. It’s easier to doubt a stranger than someone you’re familiar with.”

Shi Xianyu: “…………”

No good…

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She really couldn’t lead the conversation; she had no influence at all.

Lu Min didn’t continue defending himself but changed the subject, addressing the group: “Daoist Zhou’s words just reminded me—we did sign something together, but it’s strange… Yuxi didn’t sign anything like that. So why was she brought here too?”

Expressions changed immediately. His reminder jogged their memories.

“Ah! It’s that…” Wang Aiguo exclaimed, “The guestbook we signed!”

Bai Yuxi came from a wealthy family. Naturally, her reunion wasn’t just a simple meal at an ordinary restaurant. She hired professionals to plan the event; upon arrival, guests had to sign a guestbook by hand. Then came the tea party, dinner, and ball—guests played from day into night.

If they were to find a common thread among them, the guestbook was definitely it. And as hostess, Bai Yuxi didn’t need to sign it.

Zhou Bushan’s expression grew serious. “If that’s true, the guestbook must be hidden somewhere on campus. If we can destroy it completely, we should be able to leave.”

Shi Xianyu widened her eyes, glaring intensely at Zhou Bushan: Didn’t we just agree to expose Lu Min’s true nature? Why are you following his lead again???

Zhou Bushan noticed Shi Xianyu’s gaze, snapped back to reality, cleared his throat, and said, “But the school is so large, finding one book won’t be easy. Does anyone have other ideas?”

Lu Min sighed lightly and said solemnly, “Du Xiaoling’s vengeful spirit is clearly targeting members of the sisterhood. Wan Qianqian and Xia Yu are already victims. The next target is likely Yuxi.”

Everyone looked at Bai Yuxi in his arms but said nothing.

No one dared to offer up the heiress of the Bai family as a sacrifice.

“But just standing still isn’t a solution either.” Lu Min turned to Zhou Bushan. “Daoist Zhou, I remember you said that if we can eliminate the ghosts trapping us, we can escape. Here’s a plan: leave Yuxi on the second floor of the cafeteria. I’ll stay with her. You stand outside the door. When the ghosts come, you cast your spells to kill them. That way, we can all get out.”

Shi Xianyu’s mind screamed, Wow! Wow!

It was the same idea, but putting it this way didn’t break his image; it even made him seem more devoted and self-sacrificing!

He was willingly locked in the cafeteria with Bai Yuxi!

Zhou Bushan was stunned. He hadn’t expected Lu Min to say this. Previously, Shi Xianyu had discussed that if Lu Min pointed the finger at Bai Yuxi, they could accuse him of being heartless and scheming to expose his true colors. But now…

For a moment, Zhou Bushan didn’t know whether to agree or refuse.

“All right, let’s do it!” Wang Aiguo said eagerly. “We lure the ghosts out and kill them. With Lu Min there, nothing will happen. Don’t they have talismans on them? I think it’ll be fine…”

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Wang Aiguo wiped the sweat from his forehead and murmured, “It should be fine… it should be fine…”

Others gradually chimed in:

“With Lu Min there and Daoist Zhou guarding outside, Yuxi should be safe.”

“Don’t be afraid, Yuxi. We’ll all be outside. Nothing will happen.”

“This is the only way. After all, the vengeful spirit’s target is the sisterhood. Yuxi, we’re forced into this too…”

“Yuxi treated Du Xiaoling so well, and yet Du Xiaoling did this to her. Now that she’s a ghost and gets exorcised by the Daoist, it’s not unfair!”

“Du Xiaoling is so hateful! And Yuxi considered her a friend!”

“Yeah, Yuxi, don’t worry. Lu Min and the Daoist will protect you.”

…

Shi Xianyu was dumbfounded.

As things were about to settle, she didn’t expect to out-argue them on rhetoric. So she spoke up directly: “This plan won’t work!”

Everyone looked at Shi Xianyu.

“Why not?”

She bit her lip and said, “This plan sounds comprehensive, but there’s a huge flaw!”

Everyone looked puzzled.

“A flaw? …What flaw?”