The organization I founded has been exposed by the reborn!

Inside the training room,

Qin Xinran and the other three were still talking and celebrating their previous battle.

"Well done."

Just then.

A calm voice suddenly came from the shadowy corner.

This sudden sound was more terrifying than the midnight wailing of ghosts for Qin Xinran and the others who had just gone through a battle!

"Who?!"

The four of them were like frightened birds.

My nerves, which had just relaxed, were tense to the extreme again!

"Old Zheng! Xiao Xiao, step back!" Qin Xinran shouted sharply, and two shadow blades emitting a ghostly light instantly materialized in her hands.

Feng Gang let out a low roar, his fists blazing with renewed fire, and he stood at the very front of the group.

Under the watchful eyes of the four men, who seemed to be facing a formidable enemy.

In the dim light, a mysterious figure shrouded in billowing black mist was walking towards them with unhurried steps.

That layer of black mist seemed to block all detection, appearing so eerie and powerful.

"Let's do it!"

Qin Xinran gritted her teeth, not daring to be careless, and the Shadow Blade in her hand was already out of her hand, ready to strike first.

"it's me."

The figure shrouded in black mist stopped and uttered two words in a low voice.

at the same time.

The black mist surrounding the figure receded rapidly like a tide, revealing an extremely familiar face.

"Boss?!"

"leader!"

Upon recognizing that the newcomer was Su Yu, the four of them instantly relaxed.

Zheng Qiang looked at the spot where Su Yu had appeared earlier, and suddenly realized, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes: "Boss, you...you've been protecting us from the shadows all this time?"

Feng Gang rubbed his bald head and grinned, "I knew it! How could the boss possibly trust us greenhorns to come and die?"

Su Yu didn't explain, but simply nodded approvingly:

"Your teamwork just now was excellent. Especially Xinran, whose tactic of using the domain to deprive someone of hearing to break the rules was flawless. It proves that vengeful ghosts are not invincible."

The four men felt a surge of pride upon receiving their leader's approval.

Su Yu turned his gaze to the black sealed box in Qin Xinran's hand and asked, "That red shoe, you sealed it inside?"

"Yes, Chief."

Qin Xinran nodded: "Its origin was first severely damaged by Lao Feng's Qi and Blood Fire, and then I trapped it in this box."

"Well done."

A hint of approval flashed in Su Yu's eyes, and then he said, "Open it."

Upon hearing this, Qin Xinran and the others' expressions changed.

"Chief, this..."

Qin Xinran hesitated for a moment before advising, "Although this vengeful ghost has been weakened by our attack, it hasn't lost its ability to move. There are broken mirrors all over this room; if we open it, it might just crawl into one of them and escape again."

Feng Gang nodded repeatedly: "Yeah, boss, these smelly shoes are really weird. It was a real struggle to catch them."

"It's alright. It can't escape."

Su Yu's tone was calm, yet it exuded an undeniable and absolute confidence.

Seeing that the leader insisted, Qin Xinran stopped talking and waved her right hand.

"Splash!"

The shadow chains wrapped around the red shoes instantly disintegrated and vanished.

as predicted!

As soon as the seal was broken, the red shoes transformed into a blinding red light, rushing towards a shard of mirror with a sharp whooshing sound.

Its speed was so fast that even Qin Xinran didn't have time to react.

But Su Yu was even faster!

"Still trying to run?"

Su Yu snorted coldly and raised his left hand slightly.

"boom!"

A bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket struck down from the void without warning, instantly hitting the red light.

"Sizzle—!"

The extremely powerful and masculine force of thunder instantly penetrated the very essence of the red shoes.

Then, like an ordinary shoe, it fell straight to the floor.

Upon seeing this scene, Qin Xinran and the other three were all stunned.

They had fought with all their might to finally subdue the red shoes.

But now, the leader has suppressed it with just one bolt of lightning?

"Boss's lightning magic... it's practically the nemesis of all evil spirits." Zheng Qiang looked at the charred floor and swallowed.

"So handsome..." Wen Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, her face full of admiration.

To the astonishment of the crowd.

Su Yu walked forward unhurriedly.

With a flick of his wrist, the "Book of Mysteries," radiating ancient divine power, appeared out of thin air.

"receive."

The blood-red eyeball on the cover suddenly opened. A crimson beam of light erupted, enveloping the pair of red shoes on the ground.

With a spatial distortion, the vengeful ghost was forcibly sucked into the pages of the book.

Looking at this mysterious ancient book that could even absorb vengeful ghosts, the four felt an even deeper sense of awe for their leader's profound knowledge.

However, they never expected this.

The book in Su Yu's hand can not only serve as a containment facility, but also allow him to directly exploit the rules and abilities of vengeful spirits for free!

[Ding! Successfully contained an F-class vengeful ghost—Red Shoes: The Amputee!]

[Ability stripping triggered!]

[Congratulations, host! We have successfully stripped you of the core ability—Dance Resonance!]

[Ability Description: When the host strikes a specific rhythmic sound, the target who hears the sound must not walk or run. They must remain still or move in rhythm with the striking. Otherwise, their legs will be forcibly broken.]

After reading the panel description, Su Yu nodded in satisfaction.

Although this ability is somewhat abstract, its effects are quite good.

Especially when facing large-scale melees or team battles, as long as he uses this ability, the enemies within the range will instantly be unable to move.

If they dare to move or run in a panic, their feet will be forcibly broken by the rules in an instant.

On the brutal battlefield, an awakened being who has lost both legs and is unable to move is no different from a live target.

……

at this time,

"Hey? Boss, look what's that?"

Wen Xiaoxiao, standing to the side, pointed to the ground where the red shoes had disappeared and exclaimed in surprise.

Everyone looked in the direction she was pointing.

On the dusty floor lay a crystal-clear anklet, as if made of glass.

The anklet reflected a hazy, shimmering light under the flashlight beam, exuding an indescribable, eerie beauty.

"Does a vengeful ghost drop equipment after it dies?" Feng Gang walked forward curiously, wanting to reach out and pick it up.

"Don't touch it!" Qin Xinran shouted sharply, "This thing is tainted with the essence of a vengeful ghost; it might be dangerous."

Everyone turned their gaze to Su Yu.

Su Yu stepped forward, his gaze falling on the glass anklet.

The next moment, a panel appeared.

[Strange Object: Glass Anklet]

【Item No.: A38051】

[Ability: Mirror Travel: The wearer can ignore spatial obstacles and travel into a 'mirror world' constructed from any reflective mirror. In the mirror world, the wearer can observe the outside reality and can perform spatial leaps through other connected mirrors.]

[Description: The Red Shoes' most cherished piece of jewelry. It was imbued with extreme resentment and the laws of space, transforming into this wondrous and eerie object.]

[Containment Rules: To contain this strange object, you must first offer a mirror.]

Furthermore, the wearer must offer a complete mirror with an area of ​​at least 0.5 square meters as a sacrifice every day. If the sacrifice is interrupted, the wearer will be forever banished and trapped in the mirror dimension, becoming a wandering, unclaimed soul.

【…】

After reviewing the panel.

A look of surprise flashed in Su Yu's eyes.

It's a strange thing!

He had learned about this kind of thing during his previous conversations with the system.

The so-called "strange objects" are special items that randomly drop out after a vengeful ghost is suppressed.

Every strange creature possesses mysterious abilities that defy convention.

Moreover, it is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.

But if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

Although the strange creatures are powerful, using them always comes at a price.

Take this anklet for example.

To be included, you must offer a mirror.

Moreover, from then on, one must offer up a mirror every day, or else suffer a backlash and be forever imprisoned in the world of mirrors.

"This is a strange object."

Su Yu turned around, looked at the four curious people, and explained, "Unlike the equipment in the mall, the strange items are special items that are randomly dropped after a vengeful ghost dies."

Its ability is called "Mirror Travel".

"Wearing it, you can directly pass through the lens and enter the 'mirror world'."

"In that world, you can not only safely observe the outside world, but also use other mirrors as exits to travel long distances."

Upon hearing this, a look of surprise and delight appeared in the eyes of all four of them.

It can even dart through mirrors, just like the red shoes!

This is practically a lifesaver!

However, Su Yu's tone shifted, and his voice turned cold:

"However, the more powerful the strange creature, the more demanding the containment cost. The cost of this anklet is—a complete mirror of more than half a square meter must be offered as a sacrifice to it every day."

"What would happen if we forgot to offer the sacrifice one day?" Zheng Qiang swallowed hard and asked cautiously.

"Once the sacrifice is interrupted, the rules of the anklet will immediately backfire."

Su Yu continued, "The wearer will be forever banished and trapped in the mirror world, turning into a wandering soul without a master, never to return to reality."

After listening to this detailed explanation.

All four of them gasped in shock.

This is truly a double-edged sword.

The mirror must be sacrificed every day, which doesn't seem difficult to do.

But unexpected things can always happen.

If you are being chased and trapped in the wilderness, or imprisoned.

At that point, wouldn't we be completely shut down?

……

Su Yu looked at the glass anklet in his hand, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.

The most suitable person to possess this strange object is Wen Xiaoxiao.

After all, Su Yu already possesses the ability to teleport, so this anklet is of little use to him.

Among the members of Dawn, the one who needs the most self-protection ability is the healer Wen Xiaoxiao.

Thinking of this, Su Yu handed the glass anklet directly to Wen Xiaoxiao.

"This strange object is now entrusted to you for collection and use."

"Huh? Give...give it to me?" Wen Xiaoxiao pointed to herself, flattered.

"Yes. You are the only healer in the team, and also the weakest link in the defense. Once the vengeful ghost gets close, you won't even be able to protect yourself."

Su Yu continued, "With it, if you encounter danger in the future, you can directly hide in the mirror world. As long as you don't die, the team will have unlimited endurance."

Regarding Su Yu's decision.

Qin Xinran, Feng Gang, and Zheng Qiang not only had no objections, but actually agreed wholeheartedly.

In their view, protecting the wet nurse is equivalent to protecting their own second life.

Giving this escape device to Wen Xiaoxiao is definitely the best choice to maximize her benefits.

"Thanks, boss!"

Wen Xiaoxiao excitedly accepted the anklet, her big eyes filled with emotion.

"Offering one lens will be enough to close it up. You try it and see how it works," Su Yu instructed.

Wen Xiaoxiao nodded.

She looked around, picked up a relatively intact piece of the dressing mirror from the ground, and placed it next to her anklet.

Following Su Yu's instructions, she probed her anklet with her mental energy.

"Buzz—"

The piece of mirror on the ground instantly turned into dust and vanished in the wind.

The sacrifice is complete.

Wen Xiaoxiao could clearly feel that her soul had established some kind of connection with this cold glass anklet.

She put the anklet on her fair ankle.

Then she walked to a broken mirror on the wall.

A slight thought.

Under the astonished gazes of Feng Gang and the other two.

Wen Xiaoxiao's body passed through the mirror without any hindrance, just like a ghost without a physical form, and completely merged into it!

"Wow! They really got in!"

From inside the mirror came Wen Xiaoxiao's excited voice.

At this moment, she was in a strange dimension composed entirely of countless reflecting mirrors.

Through the mirror in front of her, she could clearly see Su Yu and the other three standing outside.

On the other mirrors around her, you can even see live footage of other floors and corridors of the art school.

Within a certain range, wherever there is a mirror, that's where her eyes are!

After carefully examining the situation, Wen Xiaoxiao activated her ability again. She emerged from another shard of mirror and landed steadily on the ground.

"Boss, this ability is amazing! You can see clearly from inside and move incredibly fast!" Wen Xiaoxiao boasted excitedly.

Everyone was full of praise, gaining a more intuitive understanding of the power of the strange creature.

"Don't forget the sacrifice. From today onwards, you must keep several mirrors in your storage ring. If you forget the sacrifice, no one can save you," Su Yu warned sternly.

"Yes! Don't worry, boss, I would never risk my life." Wen Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly.

"Now that the hidden dangers here have been resolved, let's evacuate as soon as possible to avoid any further complications."

Su Yu checked the time.

"You drive back. I'll go first."

After saying that, Su Yu immediately used the [Teleportation Portal].

With a ripple of dark golden space, his figure vanished instantly, returning to the headquarters secret realm.

The leader left.

The invisible pressure that had been weighing on the four people's hearts dissipated.

"Let's go, we should head back too," Qin Xinran said to the group.

The four of them quickly walked down the stairs and out of the gloomy art academy.

He got into Qin Xinran's black sedan.

The car started and smoothly drove onto the main road in the city.

Although he was physically exhausted, and Lao Feng had even broken his leg once, the atmosphere in the carriage was unusually high.

This was their first real life-or-death battle against the vengeful spirits of the rules since their awakening.

"President Qin, your final move, the domain that deprived us of hearing, was a stroke of genius. Otherwise, we might not have been able to take that shoe." Zheng Qiang sat in the back row, savoring the details of the battle.

"Old Feng deserves the most credit." Qin Xinran glanced at Feng Gang in the rearview mirror while driving. "If it weren't for him holding the line and forcibly testing out the killing pattern of the red shoes, we wouldn't have been able to find any flaws at all."

"Hehe, everyone deserves credit. Especially Xiaoxiao, without her milk, I'd probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life." Feng Gang stroked his bald head, smiling very honestly.

The four men excitedly reviewed their previous battle inside the car.

This tacit understanding and trust built up in the face of life and death has brought the cohesion of the Dawn Squad to a new level.