Horror Resurrection: I Evolve Starting with the Ghost Buddha

That's right! That figure wasn't a ghost!

There was not a trace of strange fluctuations in his body; judging from his outline, he looked like an old man in his twilight years.

"A living person?"

Lin Chuan sneered inwardly.

In the ominous place of Qingquan Village, let alone ordinary people, even those who control demons can lose their lives if they are not careful!

For ordinary people here, surviving even a minute is a miracle!

Moreover, the thatched hut was very close to the ancient well, and was almost constantly affected by the strange rules within the well.

This so-called "living person" is either some kind of extremely strange and eerie entity, or... something even more terrifying than the eerie creatures in the forest.

Lin Chuan did not control the Crying Ghost to approach the thatched hut.

Faced with unknown terrors, he dared not act recklessly.

Just as he was observing cautiously.

Glug... Glug...

A muffled sound of water, like muffled thunder, came from the depths of the earth.

The sound grew louder and louder, carrying a strange melody.

That's the ancient well in the center of the village!

At this moment, the water in the well seemed to be boiling, constantly bubbling and gurgling...

Followed by.

A sudden change occurred.

The sky, which had been dark and oppressive and shrouded in thick fog, suddenly brightened up.

It was like an invisible giant hand that violently tore open the gloomy dome.

Sunlight falls...

No, that shouldn't be called sunlight; it was a pale, somewhat blinding light.

Under this light, the surrounding scenery began to undergo a dramatic transformation.

The dilapidated walls and ruins were quickly restored and transformed into neat rows of blue brick and tile houses.

The weeds and black blood that once covered the village have disappeared, replaced by smooth stone-paved roads.

Even the deathly still air suddenly became filled with a hint of warmth and life.

"Good morning, Lao Zhang. Heading to the fields again?"

"Yes! My son is starting university this year, and I need to raise enough money..."

The once quiet and oppressive village was suddenly filled with noise.

Lin Chuan was shocked to discover that many figures had appeared on the village road, which had been deserted at the time.

There were farmers carrying loads on shoulder poles, women sitting at their doorways sewing shoe soles, and children chasing and playing.

Everyone's face was beaming with happiness and contentment.

Everything seemed peaceful and serene.

It felt as if this place was truly just an ordinary village, a paradise on earth.

However, Lin Chuan inexplicably felt a chill run straight to the top of his head.

Because in that beautiful scene, Lin Chuan seemed to vaguely see stitched-up human skins, silently grinning at him.

"An illusion? Or... a deeper transformation of the bizarre realm?"

Alarm bells rang in Lin Chuan's mind.

This ability to silently alter reality is something that no ordinary supernatural being could achieve.

"Get out of here!"

Lin Chuan made a quick decision and controlled the Crying Ghost to leave this seemingly peaceful area.

But just as he manipulated the crying demon and was about to turn around...

The crying ghost's movements suddenly froze.

"Mom...save me..."

A faint, tearful voice drifted from the direction of the ancient well.

That was Qiu Xiaoya's voice.

Hearing her daughter's call, Ku Gui trembled all over.

Even though she has become a monster, deep in her remaining obsession, her daughter... will always be the apple of her eye!

"Xiaoya..."

The grotesque creature grinned and gave a hoarse response.

An expression of extreme struggle and pain appeared on her pale face.

At this moment, Lin Chuan was horrified to discover that he was starting to lose control of her body!

And the crying ghost was taking steps toward the well.

"Mom...it's so cold in the well...there's so much water..."

"Will you come and keep me company...?"

The voice was filled with sorrow and seduction, as if jumping down would reunite the mother and daughter and grant them eternal liberation.

at the same time.

On the panel deep within Lin Chuan's consciousness, a series of prompts flashed wildly:

[WARNING! High-risk rule attack detected!]

[A Class B source of strangeness (recovering) has been detected—the Heart Spring Strangeness!]

[Rule Ability 1: Bewitching Minds!]

[Description: Anyone who approaches the ancient well within a certain radius and harbors strong convictions will have their mind clouded and will willingly throw themselves into the well! Once inside, they will be completely assimilated and become part of the source!]

[Rule Ability 2: Water-Covered Body!]

"Rank B! It really is Rank B!"

"This is probably the first Class B anomaly to appear since the resurgence of terror..."

Lin Chuan's heart sank.

That bewitching rule was incredibly terrifying; even the Crying Demon could be affected by it…

Seeing the Crying Ghost walking step by step toward the ancient well, Lin Chuan no longer hesitated.

He immediately mobilized all his will and forcibly took over the body of the weeping monster once again.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Chuan activated his rule-based ability—[Life-Taking Sanskrit Chant]!

"Namo..."

The grand Buddhist chant, with its metallic quality, began to collide with the seductive call!

At the same time, he also triggered the rules of the Crying Ghost itself—[Crying Sorrow]!

"Waaaaah..."

The mournful cries intertwined with the solemn chanting, creating an extremely distorted sound wave.

boom!

It was as if something had broken.

The confusion in the crying ghost's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by deep fear and lingering dread.

"Walk!!"

Lin Chuan, controlling the Crying Ghost, turned and ran.

Enraged by the escape of its prey, the rumbling from the ancient well grew even more intense!

Accompanied by a "whoosh" sound.

The next moment, the ground suddenly cracked open, and countless jets of pitch-black water gushed out, like countless tentacles, frantically grabbing at the Crying Ghost.

That's the second rule-based ability of the Heart Spring Demon—[Water Entanglement]!

Fortunately, Lin Chuan was prepared.

Under his control, the crying monster's figure became erratic, constantly weaving through the gaps in the water.

Although the process was extremely dangerous, they ultimately escaped the ambush of the "Heart Spring Demon".

Just a few hundred meters away from the ancient well, Lin Chuan inexplicably turned around and glanced back.

A crack appeared in the window of the thatched hut next to the ancient well.

A wrinkled, incredibly old face was pressed against the window crack.

He was staring intently at the departing figure of the crying ghost with his cloudy eyes.

There seemed to be a hint of mockery in his eyes, and also a certain expectation...

Staring at him with the old man's gaze, Lin Chuan felt a sudden chill run down his spine.

That old man was clearly not a kind person!

Although he looked ordinary, plain, and even like a "living person"... Lin Chuan had a feeling that the old man was more dangerous and terrifying than that "Heart Spring Ghost"!

First, there was a B-rank Mind Spring Ghost on the verge of resurrection, then a mysterious old man...

Lin Chuan realized that the waters of Qingquan Village were far deeper than he had imagined!

……

After getting rid of the Heart Spring Ghost, Lin Chuan controlled the Crying Ghost and ran wildly all the way to the outer area of ​​the village.

The scenery here has also changed.

The little river that once flowed with black blood has now become crystal clear.

The terrifying three-headed child was nowhere to be found by the river.

Instead, there were three ordinary children wearing open-crotch pants, playing in the mud.

They laughed and joked, innocent and carefree.

The intersection not far away.

The eerie old man who used to walk upside down has now become a normal person. He sits under a big tree, leaning on his cane and smiling as he enjoys the shade.

The eerie old locust tree covered with human hands has transformed into a lush, century-old tree adorned with red ribbons of prayer.

Everything seemed so wonderful.

So harmonious.

But Lin Chuan knew.

The shadows of these three children are connected.

The kind-faced old man had no shadow.

And beneath the bark of that big tree, dark red blood was seeping out.

Lin Chuan controlled the Crying Ghost and hid in a relatively secluded corner.

He didn't intend to let the crying ghost continue wandering around.

Anyway, the people from the Town Ghost Bureau are about to enter the village.

At that time, he only needs to watch the two forces fight each other, and then look for an opportunity to reap the benefits.

……

Inside the dilapidated Temple of Rebirth.

Lin Chuan snapped out of his daze and glanced at his own panel.

[Willpower: 5200. (Can be converted into 5200 evolution points.)]

[Fear Value: 2500. (Can be converted into 2500 evolution points.)]

[Evolution value: 30.]

If all willpower and fear points were converted into evolution points, there would still be a shortfall of 2670 evolution points compared to the 10000 needed to advance to C-rank.

We need to hurry.

Lin Chuan murmured to himself.

He could sense that the eerie aura hanging over Qingquan Village was spreading outwards.

The mysterious realm of Xinquan Gui is less than four miles away from the Temple of Rebirth.

As the eerie realm of the Heart Spring drew closer, the air inside the Temple of Rebirth became somewhat stagnant and oppressive.

"Zhao Linfeng".

As soon as Lin Chuan had a thought, his voice was transmitted directly into Zhao Linfeng's mind.

"Disciple is here."

At this moment, Zhao Linfeng, who was attending a meeting at the Zhengui Division, trembled slightly and responded respectfully in his heart.

"Get the vehicles and personnel ready."

"Ready to go at any time."

"What if the situation gets out of control..."

Lin Chuan paused, his voice carrying a hint of determination.

"Immediately send someone to move my Buddha statue away."

Where there is life, there is hope.

If he truly couldn't stop the Heart Spring Demon, Lin Chuan wouldn't continue fighting to the death.

The Buddha said: If you can't win, then retreat tactically.

"Yes, sir! Buddha!"

Lin Chuan's few words startled Zhao Linfeng, but he dared not ask any further questions and could only obey.

……

Lin Chuan's gaze shifted again.

It landed in Changyang City, on the body of the coughing ghost.

The insidious killings continue.

In order to quickly accumulate enough evolution points, Lin Chuan controlled it to speed up the harvesting of fear.

This time, his targets were no longer just the top elites and spoiled brats.

Instead, they turned their attention to thugs, unscrupulous merchants, and gang leaders.

Soon after, a casino owner in Xicheng District was found dead on a table full of chips; the cause of death was a ruptured lung.

There was also the demolition team leader in Dongcheng District who coughed up his own internal organs in his sleep.

A well-known philanthropist in the southern district, who was actually a human trafficking ringleader, suddenly went berserk on the awards stage and strangled himself to death in front of the cameras...

With the bizarre deaths of one villain after another.

The entire underground world of Changyang City was plunged into unprecedented panic.

But in contrast.

It was met with applause from ordinary people.

"Thank God! These beasts have finally gotten their comeuppance!"

"I've heard there's a 'Coughing Judge' acting on behalf of Heaven..."

Although this practice caused quite a stir, and even alarmed the Bureau of Demon Suppression.

But at this moment, the Zhengui Division's entire focus was on Qingquan Village.

They are powerless to deal with these "small-scale" paranormal events targeting evil people and can only put them aside for the time being.

"As long as it doesn't affect ordinary people, let it be for now."

Qi Zheng looked at the report in his hand, rubbed his temples, and finally made this decision.

Compared to that B-level eeriness that could engulf the city at any moment.

This little disturbance is nothing.

[Gained Fear Points +15!]

[Gained Fear Points +20!]

……

Just as Lin Chuan was frantically reaping fear points.

The Zhao family's old residence, the underground laboratory.

Under the dim light, various sophisticated instruments and a cold operating table were set up.

Several researchers in white lab coats were busy around a huge glass container.

In the center of the container, a drop of ghostly blood, as black as ink, floated.

It floated there quietly, like a black heart, occasionally pulsating slightly.

"All data are normal."

"Activity is slowly increasing."

"The 'materials' sent by Chairman Zhao are of good quality; they are all excellent nutrients."

"A researcher wearing glasses said indifferently."

In the corner behind him, there was a pile of black body bags.

Those were discarded items that had just had their "essence" extracted.

One of the bags had its zipper not fully closed.

A pale little hand was revealed.

It was the corpse of a dead fetus.

Just then.

The ghost blood inside the glass container suddenly trembled violently.

Noisy!

A very thin line of blood, almost invisible to the naked eye, quietly seeped out from the crack in the container.

It moved as if it were sentient, meandering across the cold floor.

finally.

It crawled to that corner and crawled into a slightly open body bag.

It was then incorporated into the brow of a dead fetus.

A few seconds later.

The dead fetus's stiff, pale little hand.

Suddenly... it moved.

The next moment, its tightly closed eyes suddenly opened.

pitch black.

There is no white in the eye.

Only endless resentment and hunger remained.

"Wow……"

After the fetus opened its eyes, it let out a very faint cry.

In an instant, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply.