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As soon as I stepped out, Hu Xiaoyi and Liang Xi gathered around me, asking where I had been and if I had been arguing with someone.
I didn't say much and told them to follow me first. After we had walked a distance from the hotel, I revealed my plan to use the little spirit I had raised to bring misfortune to the manager. Hu Xiaoyi and Liang Xi were taken aback and said, "Isn't that a bit too much? What if something happens?"
Both of them had witnessed the consequences of using spirits for personal gain before, and they were quite apprehensive about such irrational powers. I coldly replied, "What’s there to be afraid of? Even if there are repercussions, they will only affect me, not you!"
Hu Xiaoyi hesitated and said, "I think... Liang Xi actually has a point. It's just a computer; there will be more in the future. But using a spirit for revenge just feels wrong..."
"Nonsense!" I shot him a glare and said, "Liang Xi is scared, that's why he's saying this. Why are you agreeing with him? Enough of this; I know what I'm doing. Let's go find somewhere to eat!"
During dinner, Liang Xi and Hu Xiaoyi were on edge. They could tell I was angry, so they didn't dare to argue further. Out of caution, Hu Xiaoyi suggested that I call Second Uncle for advice. I dismissed it, saying there was no need to ask. When Ling Gui Tu Pai Ying had me raise spirits before, they didn’t care about the little ones being left behind either; why should I ask now? If there were real danger, wouldn’t they have sorted it out for me long ago?
Afterward, we found a more reputable chain hotel to stay in. Although it was a bit pricier, at least we felt secure there. While we had some downtime, I went to check on the manager Gao Donglin's situation at the hotel. However, when I went that night, he was nowhere to be found. By the time it was almost dawn and my patience wore thin, I went in to ask where Gao Donglin had gone.
The front desk staff had changed shifts and didn’t recognize me. They explained that the manager had fallen while using the restroom in the afternoon and hit his head on the sink; it seemed he had broken his nose and was taken to the hospital.
I felt a surge of satisfaction and gained a deeper understanding of Spirit Child's power. I made a wish at noon, and by afternoon it came true—this power was quite formidable! No wonder Zheng Xuezhang and his father took Spirit Child to Macau and won millions! After some thought, I inquired about which hospital Gao Donglin was in. I wanted a phone number or home address, but since the staff didn’t know me well, they were reluctant to provide any information.
When I returned to the hotel, Hu Xiaoyi and Liang Xi were still awake. They had been worried that I might have gotten into trouble outside; upon seeing me back, they hurried over to check for any signs of a fight. Annoyed, I said, "Stop looking! I'm not crazy; who goes around picking fights for no reason?"
Liang Xi chuckled awkwardly and said, "Well, we were just worried..."
Hu Xiaoyi asked, "What have you been doing all this time?"
I recounted how Gao Donglin had fallen and hurt himself. Both of them were stunned; they hadn’t expected Spirit Child's wish to manifest so quickly. Hu Xiaoyi, being more meticulous, reminded me not to forget about fulfilling my end of the bargain. I replied that there was nothing to forget since the Ghost Fetus was within me; whether it was offering or repaying a wish relied on blood—it would take care of itself automatically.
I felt a bit proud saying this; Hu Xiaoyi and Liang Xi exchanged glances and chose not to say much more since they could hardly argue with me—after all, in the realm of Amulets, I considered myself far superior to both of them.
For the next two days, I went to the hotel every day to inquire about Gao Donglin's situation. He hadn't been to work since his last fall. According to the hotel staff, this guy was incredibly unlucky; he either tripped while walking or choked on food, and even when holding a child, he managed to re-injure his already broken nose. It seemed like whatever could go wrong, did go wrong.
The hospital he frequented had almost become familiar with this "regular." In just two days, he had visited the hospital seven or eight times. Honestly, it would have been better for him to just stay hospitalized.
However, it wasn't anything serious; most of it was just minor injuries. Staying in the hospital would be a waste of money, but constantly running to the hospital wasn't ideal either. So while he was physically hurt, he was also quite frustrated mentally. Even those who called the hotel to check on him were met with harsh words from him.
I laughed heartily, thinking that he deserved it for causing us trouble! He had to experience some consequences!
On the night of the third day, I had a lot of chaotic dreams while trying to sleep. In my dream, black snowflakes spun rapidly as if they would never stop. Among those snowflakes, there was a faint red glow that looked quite eerie. This dream tormented me all night, and when I woke up, my head felt dizzy.
When Hu Xiaoyi saw me, she was startled and rushed over to ask, "Lao Er, why is your face so pale? Are you sick?"
I shook my head and said, "I had a restless sleep because of a dream; I just need some rest."
Hu Xiaoyi responded with an "oh," suggesting that I shouldn't go to the hotel today and should just rest here instead. I replied that I couldn't do that; staying here meant watching him suffer misfortune—otherwise, what was the point?
Hu Xiaoyi couldn't persuade me otherwise and gave up. However, to prevent any accidents, she and Liang Xi accompanied me.
That day outside was extremely cold; I felt as if cold wind had blown through my bones, making me shiver uncontrollably. Hu Xiaoyi looked worried and said, "Lao Er, are you very cold? Why are you shaking like this?"
Liang Xi chimed in from the side, "Yeah, I can see your lips are turning a bit blue."
I felt dazed and struggled to see clearly as I walked. But being young and stubborn about appearances, I told them both, "It's nothing; it's normal in this cold weather; I'm just underdressed."
However, before we even reached the hospital, I suddenly felt a sharp chill deep within me as if cold air had seeped in. The intense cold overwhelmed my already foggy mind; everything went dark before my eyes and I fainted.
When I woke up again, I was already in the hospital. Hu Xiaoyi and Liang Xi were sitting beside me; upon seeing me open my eyes, they hurriedly called for a doctor. My head felt heavy and my body weak; once I realized I was in the hospital, I asked what had happened. Liang Xi said, "The doctor examined you and said it was anemia causing your weakness; you need to rest more. Sigh, we told you not to go out but you insisted on pushing through!"
At that moment, the doctor was called over by Hu Xiaoyi. After checking my condition, he said, "The situation is okay for now. We'll hang a few IV drips. After you go home, eat more iron-rich foods, get plenty of rest, and avoid moving around too much."
I wanted to nod but didn't have much strength. Hu Xiaoyi moved a stool to sit beside me, touched my palm, and said, "Your hands are so cold. I mean, why didn't you ever mention you were anemic before?"
I slightly opened my mouth and weakly replied, "I never got checked before; how would I know I had this issue?"
"Well, it’s our bad luck to have come all the way to Changsha to keep you company in the hospital," Hu Xiaoyi joked.
I asked him, "How is Gao Donglin doing?"
Hu Xiaoyi widened his eyes and said, "Have you lost your mind? Why are you thinking about that guy? What does his situation have to do with you? Just focus on getting better; school starts again right after the New Year. You don’t want to be lying in a hospital bed for months!"
I said I certainly didn’t want that, but deep down I wanted to see that guy suffer; at least hearing some news would make me feel a bit better. Hu Xiaoyi couldn’t argue with me and said he would find out later.
After finishing a few IV drips, I felt a bit better and had regained some strength. The doctor came back for another check-up and said my condition had stabilized and I could go home. Hu Xiaoyi and Liang Xi helped me get out of bed, but after just a couple of steps, I suddenly felt a cold wind blowing through my bones as if something was being pulled away from me. My legs went weak, and I collapsed onto the floor.
Hu Xiaoyi was almost in shock, shouting, "Old Two! Old Two! What happened? Don’t scare me! Doctor! Someone come quickly!"
The doctor who hadn’t yet returned to the office was called back and was surprised to see me completely limp. They helped me back onto the bed to conduct further detailed examinations. Hu Xiaoyi was nearly in tears, saying, "Old Two, what’s wrong with you? How can you just faint like that? Look at your face; it's as pale as a corpse, and your lips are purple—it's terrifying!"
Liang Xi scolded from the side, "Stop talking nonsense! It’s just anemia; it’s not some terminal illness. Old Two is probably just hungry, which is why he has no strength left and can’t walk."
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