On my way back to the bedroom, I casually took the Mosquito Coil Holder from the living room.
As I grasped the doorknob of my bedroom, the coldness and the stench behind me intensified.
I knew she was coming.
Forcing myself to stay calm, I turned around and saw my mother standing behind me.
Her eyes had turned completely white, devoid of any black.
She looked like a ghost.
"Qian Qian, what are you doing with the Mosquito Coil Holder?"
I suppressed my fear and replied steadily, "Mom, the Mosquito Coil Holder is obviously for repelling mosquitoes!"
She asked, puzzled, "Repelling mosquitoes?"
I nodded.
"Yes."
"There are just too many mosquitoes lately."
"They've left bites all over me."
"Mom, do you have mosquitoes in your bedroom too?"
"Do you want me to get you some Mosquito Coil?"
After saying this, I quietly tightened my grip on the Mosquito Coil Holder.
Because I knew that if my mom was a Painted-Skin Ghost, she would never dare to touch the Mosquito Coil.
After all, salt is known to ward off evil spirits.
And Painted-Skin Ghost fears salt the most.
To my surprise, my mom suddenly burst into laughter.
Her mouth opened wide, revealing sharp teeth.
Her voice became eerily distorted.
“Qian Qian, you really know how to joke!”
“It’s just a mere Mosquito Coil!”
“I’m not afraid!”
After saying this, she suddenly stuck out her long tongue and licked my face!
What the hell!
That was way too creepy!
And the stench on her tongue nearly made me vomit!
In the next moment, she lunged at me!
I was startled!
I quickly threw the Mosquito Coil Ash into her eyes!
Taking advantage of the moment she was rubbing her eyes, I swiftly opened the bedroom door and locked it behind me!
However, the next second, I heard a knocking sound.
“Qian Qian, Qian Qian!”
“It’s Mom!”
“Open the door quickly!”
“Open the door now!”
Hearing that voice, my fear escalated to an unimaginable level!
Oh no!
The Painted-Skin Ghost has started attacking me!
What should I do?
What should I do?!
Just as I was in a panic, someone suddenly sent me a private message—
"Qian Qian, don't be afraid."
"I am Daoist Master Wu Xie."
"Now, turn on the live stream."
"I have a way to save you!"
My mother was desperately banging on my bedroom door from outside!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The force was so great that the entire building shook!
In a panic, I hurriedly pushed my desk and chair against the door to block it!
After doing that, I quickly rubbed Mosquito Coil Ash on my face!
Although I had no idea if it would work, I had no choice but to try anything at this point!
Next, I swiftly changed into a set of black clothing.
In my fluster, I made several mistakes while getting dressed; first, I put my shirt on inside out, then I got the sleeves wrong.
But in the end, I managed to get dressed in a hurry.
Outside, my mother continued to call my name:
"Qian Qian!"
"Qian Qian!"
"I am your mother!"
"Open the door quickly!"
"Please, open the door!"
Her voice was filled with an eerie and seductive quality.
I felt an overwhelming sense of unease.
The door had been battered so much that it was now warped, and the gaps were widening.
I realized that the situation was becoming increasingly dire!
I had to prepare myself before my mother burst in!
The last method that Daoist Master Wu Xie taught me was to drip blood on the jade pendant.
This was something I had never imagined I would do.
After all, the jade pendant was a birthday gift from my mother.
I had always treasured it as a precious item.
But now, in this life-and-death moment, I couldn't afford to hesitate!
I hurriedly took off the jade pendant from around my neck and bit down on my index finger!
"Hiss—"
The pain made me gasp!
Without hesitation, I bit down hard and broke the skin on my finger!
Instantly, blood flowed out!
I let a drop fall onto the jade pendant, hoping that Daoist Master Wu Xie would arrive soon to rescue me from this perilous situation.
After dripping blood on the pendant, I quickly hid under the bed.
I clutched the pendant tightly, hoping to find some sense of security from it.
At that moment, all I could do was pray for Daoist Master Wu Xie's arrival.
After all, he was my only hope.
As the gap in the door widened further, I could already see a white figure outside.
My mother was about to come in.
Looking at that white figure, my heart was filled with fear and despair.
At this moment, all I hoped for was that Daoist Master Wu Xie would arrive soon!
Hiding under the bed, I could already see that white figure wandering around the room.
Moonlight streamed through the window.
I could clearly see her appearance.
It was my mother's body.
But I knew she was no longer the mother I once knew.
At this moment, her eyes were nothing but a blank white.
Her face was as pale as paper.
The voice coming from her mouth had transformed into something eerily ambiguous, sounding both male and female:
"Qian Qian—"
"Qian Qian—"
"Where are you?"
"Come out quickly!"
"Mom is looking for you!"
Listening to that voice, my heart was filled with terror and confusion.
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