Survival in an apartment, starting with a stroke of luck on a plane

"Damn it!" After hearing the system's notification, Lin Yu couldn't help but curse under his breath. What he feared most had come to pass.

This is a perfect illustration of Murphy's Law.

He had just mentioned being worried about eerie games, and now he was facing the very eerie kind that he least wanted to encounter.

Moreover, it's the kind of thing called "evil ghosts seeking revenge," which is enough to send chills down your spine.

A strong sense of crisis instantly replaced the slight annoyance that had preceded it.

He took a few deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down, and immediately brought up the task panel:

[A Deadly Ghost]

Main Quest: Survive for Ten Days (Reward: 5 Game Coins upon Completion)

Side Quest:

①Slay the evil spirit (Only the player who kills the evil spirit can complete this task)

②The Truth About the Building (Investigate the truth behind the evil spirits appearing in the building)

"Five days... the evil spirit kills one person every two days..." Lin Yu's heart sank.

Based on his previous experience from some veteran players, when the system gives this kind of prompt, it means that the monster definitely has the ability to kill any player in the game.

The main storyline rewards are pitifully low, just like in Zombie Apartment. Shouldn't the rewards increase as the game difficulty increases?

Side quests are fine; they're not mandatory, so you can ignore them.

"Phew~ Calm down, don't worry about that, let's draw the prize first."

Lin Yu took another deep breath and then focused his attention on his talent, [Otherworldly Gift].

This was his biggest trump card in this godforsaken place. The first time he used it, his talent granted him the [Yan Shuangying's Dual Pistols]. It was thanks to this weapon that he was able to successfully complete his first game.

So what about this time? In this deadly and bizarre game, what will his talent bring him?

A strong sense of anticipation arose. Lin Yu silently chanted in his mind, "Use the talent [Otherworldly Gift]!"

[The gift from another world has been triggered, and you have obtained the apartment decoration [Statue of the True Lord Qingyuan Daomiao].]

A soft yet radiant white light illuminated the bed in the apartment.

Soon, the light faded, and a wooden statue of a deity lay there quietly.

The wood is warm and has a deep brown color. The sculptor of this statue must have had an extremely exquisite skill, creating a lifelike image of a majestic deity.

Even someone like Lin Yu, who has absolutely no artistic talent, had to praise him, saying he was incredibly handsome!

This statue is dressed in armor, with clear patterns on the armor plates and smooth, powerful lines.

His face was handsome yet aloof, with sword-like eyebrows that slanted upwards into his temples, and his eyes were slightly closed, exuding an indifferent and majestic aura that seemed to have seen through the three realms.

Most striking is the narrow slit on its forehead, which is slightly open, as if it contains a divine eye that can see through illusions.

His right hand rested lightly on his waist, as if he were ready to draw a sharp blade to slay demons at any moment, while his left hand hung naturally at his sides, his demeanor as steady as a mountain.

Although the entire statue is only a foot or so tall, it exudes a majestic and inviolable divine power that suppresses evil spirits.

Qingyuan Daomiao Zhenjun!

Lin Yu's heart skipped a beat. As a descendant of the Chinese nation, how could he not recognize this renowned deity?

The legendary Erlang Shen Zhenjun Yang Jian is the one bestowed by the Jade Emperor of the Golden Palace of Haotian with the titles of Zhaohui Lingxian Wang, the master of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, the Great General Who Subdues Demons in the Three Realms, the True Lord of the Pure Source Wonderful Way, the one who controls the transformations of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends, the Venerable One Who Opens the Void and Breaks Through Illusions with the Innate Divine Eye, the Holy King Who Stabilizes the Waves at the Mouth of the River in Guanzhou, the master of the oath sworn by the Seven Saints of Meishan, the special envoy of the Heavenly Court's laws and regulations, the one who obeys the Heavenly Court's orders but not its summons, and the first person to cleave the Heavenly Rules with an axe from Peach Mountain!

"By the True Lord!" A tremendous joy surged through his body like an electric current, dispelling all the gloom in his heart.

Lin Yu almost instinctively clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to the statue of the deity, his movements incredibly devout.

After finishing his prayers, he excitedly and cautiously checked the statue's attribute panel:

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Statue of Qingyuan Daomiao Zhenjun

Category: Apartment Decoration

Grade: Black#

durable:?

effect:

Evil-repelling: Erlang Shen is the God of War in Heaven. His statue carries his aura, and evil spirits and monsters will be intimidated when they approach the apartment where he is located.

Demon Slayer: Any demons, monsters, and evil spirits that dare to ignore the warning and enter the apartment where the statue is located will be slain by Erlang Shen.

Protection: After sincerely bowing in thanks to the deity, you will receive a [True Lord's Protection] buff that lasts for ten minutes. (Only once per day)

Sealed: Due to certain special reasons, the power of the statue is sealed. As the player Lin Yu's apartment level increases, the statue will unlock more effects and abilities.

Description: Hmph!

(This item is a special item, already bound to player Lin Yu, and cannot be dropped, stolen, or robbed in any way... No other player can use this item except for player Lin Yu.)

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"Holy crap!" Lin Yu was so excited after looking at the panel that he almost jumped up, all his previous worries vanished.

This is no decoration! This is clearly a supreme artifact for warding off evil spirits and protecting the home! With the statue of the True Lord guarding the place, as long as he stays in the apartment, what blind evil spirit would dare to break in? They'd be asking for trouble if they weren't already annihilated!

The main quest is to survive for ten days? As long as he stays in the apartment, this is practically a freebie! The huge weight that had been pressing on his heart vanished without a trace.

He immediately clattered a sturdy wooden table on his workbench, carefully wiped it clean, and solemnly placed the statue on it in the best-lit spot in the room.

Looking around the shabby apartment, I couldn't find any decent offerings, so I rummaged through my backpack and found some relatively fresh bread, canned fruit, and even a small glass of white wine, which I respectfully placed on the wooden table in front of the statue.

After doing all this, Lin Yu stood solemnly in front of the table again, bowed three times respectfully to the statue of the deity, and murmured: "True Lord above, I, Lin Yu, have mistakenly entered this dangerous place, but I am fortunate to have the protection of the True Lord. I am deeply grateful."

I am currently penniless and in dire straits, and can only offer this humble offering. I hope the True Lord will not be offended.

When the young man's situation improves in the future, I will certainly offer fresh offerings and the finest incense and candles, and make devout worship."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crack in the forehead of the wooden statue seemed to light up very faintly, and a soft white light, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, flew out and silently entered Lin Yu's body.

Lin Yu felt a faint warm current flow through his limbs and bones, and his spirits were lifted.

He quickly checked the status bar and sure enough, there was a new icon: [True Lord's Protection (Remaining Time: 09:59)].

Unfortunately, the status bar did not describe the specific effects of this buff in detail, but Lin Yu did not care. Judging from the two awesome skills of the statue, this statue definitely possesses the power of a true lord.

And the protection bestowed by the True Lord, how could it be anything less than excellent? It must be something good!

With the double insurance of the idol and the protective buff, Lin Yu instantly felt his back straighten up.

Fear? Not at all! He was even somewhat looking forward to seeing which evil spirit would dare to provoke the True Lord.