Oh no! I'm surrounded by female ghosts!

On the top deck.

Su Ming toyed with the collection of resentment.

A black mist that can be kneaded at will, with a soft, sticky texture, somewhat like a cool jelly.

Each time it's rubbed, a different face appears in the black mist.

This thing is a consciousness that was unintentionally born from the Ovation of the Deep Sea, which is extremely rare.

So Su Ming took it in.

After the banquet scene was upgraded, the success rate of containing the aggregate of resentment reached 100%.

Its power depends on the monsters it has assimilated and devoured.

As the consciousness of the Deepsea Ode to the Sea, at its peak, it could unleash power comparable to a catastrophe.

The Ovation of the Deep Sea is essentially its ghost realm.

Unfortunately, it encountered Shen Wanyu.

It only lasted five seconds before Shen Wanyu discovered it and cut off all communication with the large ship.

This has led to a sharp decline in its current strength, making it even weaker than some of the more powerful Dangerous-class monsters.

But don't underestimate it.

It is very special.

According to Shen Wanyu.

The aggregate of resentment is characterized by attachment, assimilation, and devouring.

Su Ming only needs to find any weapon, attach it to it, and the weapon will not only become sentient, but will also grow indefinitely.

The more ghosts it kills, the faster it grows.

What weapon should be used to carry it?

Su Ming already had a bold idea in his mind.

Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

This is a wicked magical artifact used by demonic cultivators in cultivation novels; it should only exist in fictional stories.

But now that there's a collective of resentment, Su Ming feels there's a high probability it will come true.

Let's change the name slightly, for now let's call it the Ten Thousand Ghost Banner.

"Headless Sister, what do you think of the name 'Ten Thousand Ghost Banner'?"

"I'll have Lao Zhou order one for me later."

Shen Wanyu nodded.

She thought Su Ming's idea was excellent.

They can maximize the advantages of their innate talent as a collection of resentment.

Su Ming then threw the aggregate of resentment into the containment space.

It's time to check out the third character slot you've unlocked.

The interface layout is the same as the previous two.

Two familiar characters, one new character.

The original characters are: the Ghost Bride and the Cursed Doll.

The new character is a long-haired woman sitting in front of a mirror, combing her hair.

Even from behind, her figure is slender and graceful, her posture charming and captivating.

But the face reflected in the mirror was half a rotting face with empty eye sockets.

The other half of his face was completely obscured by layers of black hair, making it impossible to see clearly.

The new character's name is: The Girl in the Mirror.

Su Ming frowned.

He repeatedly swiped his fingertips to switch between the three characters' panels, looking somewhat hesitant.

Shen Wanyu could not see the system page.

But she could sense that Su Ming seemed to be looking at something, and judging from his expression, he seemed conflicted.

So, Shen Wanyu slowly walked up to Su Ming.

While Su Ming was still hesitating, she sat directly on his lap and looked in the direction he was looking.

I still can't see anything.

"A headless sister?"

Su Ming was surprised that Shen Wanyu would take the initiative.

After the favorability rating is upgraded, is the change that significant?

After a while.

Shen Wanyu asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Su Ming pursed his lips, unsure how to explain.

Seeing his brows furrowed into a deep frown, Shen Wanyu gently smoothed out his tightly knit brows.

"Don't frown."

"If it's inconvenient for you to say, then I won't ask."

Her voice was soft, carrying just the right amount of concern.

In this respect, Shen Wanyu was far more proactive than Wen Qi.

Perhaps it's due to age and experience.

Even after becoming a ghost, Wen Qi still retains some of his arrogant and proud traits, rarely taking the initiative and mostly relying on forbearance.

Shen Wanyu, on the other hand, was more straightforward.

Now that she has chosen Su Ming, she will be open and take the initiative.

Even the exploration progress of the Deep Sea Ode to the Ocean was quickly brought to 100% with Shen Wanyu's help.

All bronze, silver, and gold trophies have been unlocked.

After careful consideration, Su Ming made a decision.

"It's a system page."

"I'm choosing a new character to develop."

He had never said this to Wen Qi.

But after she finished speaking, Shen Wanyu showed no surprise on her face; instead, a knowing look flashed across her eyes.

Although Su Ming never mentioned it to them.

But based on Su Ming's reaction and his subconscious mutterings, Shen Wanyu guessed something.

Now that Su Ming has spoken out, it's merely confirmation.

It's likely that Wen Qi was aware of this as well, but kept it to himself and never asked.

Since we've already come this far...

So Su Ming simply held Shen Wanyu in his arms and began to tell his story.

He told Shen Wanyu.

His system originated from a game called "Raising Ghosts".

After Shen Wanyu finished listening to Su Ming's story...

She asked a question: "Do you think we, the characters in the game, are fake or real?"

"Of course it's true." Su Ming answered without hesitation.

As soon as the game "Raising Ghosts" was linked to him, he knew that the characters in the game were real.

Because if you can't raise the other person's affection level within three days after choosing a character to develop, the other person will come to life and take your life.

If it is false, how can it become reality?

"But why am I in a game?"

Why did you choose to raise this character?

Shen Wanyu's voice carried a hint of confusion: "I don't know how I got here."

"My memory is very fragmented."

"At first, I couldn't even remember the name."

Su Ming didn't know how to answer.

This whole thing is abrupt and illogical.

But he understood the unspoken meaning behind Shen Wanyu's words.

He opened his mouth and asked, "You suspect... knowledge?"

Shen Wanyu nodded: "Besides this explanation, I really can't think of any other explanation."

"Su Ming, what exactly is hidden at the end of that black mist?"

Shen Wanyu pointed to the black mist in deep space.

Su Ming shook his head: "I don't know."

He and Wen Qi had made an agreement.

What you saw in the deepest part of the black fog in deep space should never be told to anyone, and it's best not to mention it at all.

Let's pretend this never happened.

Furthermore, Wen Qi also instructed Su Ming that even if he used the Grand View technique, he should not overdo it.

There are countless unknown horrors in this world that cannot be looked at directly or explored.

For example, the things deepest in the black fog of the deep sea.

If Wen Qi hadn't risked his life to pull him back, he might have disappeared forever.

Shen Wanyu was very sensible and did not continue to ask questions. She simply leaned gently on Su Ming's shoulder, her tone languid and gentle.

"Tell me, who are the three characters you're currently raising?"

Her languid yet elegant demeanor made Su Ming involuntarily lower his head and kiss her.

Then he began to tell Shen Wanyu a story, as if he were telling a tale.

"The Ghost Bride, the Cursed Doll, and the Girl in the Mirror."

After listening to Su Ming's story, Shen Wanyu, though blind, had already sketched out the images of the three characters in her mind.

The next moment, she asked softly, "Who do you like more?"

This is what's troubling Su Ming.

He's going to be the man who collects everything.

If he were to select all, he would have no objection.

Choosing one of the three options actually stumped him.

"Would you like to hear my opinion?"

Shen Wanyu looked up at him.

This is the first time that a character being nurtured has taken the initiative to help the host choose a new character to nurture.

"Choose, the ghost bride."

Shen Wanyu spoke with certainty, without the slightest hesitation.

Su Ming asked, looking puzzled, "Why?"

Shen Wanyu's reason was very simple.

"You'll eventually gather all the characters; it's just a matter of order. It doesn't matter who you choose."

"Since there is no way to choose, let's proceed in order, starting with the first one."

Ok.

That does sound very reasonable.

Su Ming immediately nodded: "Okay, we'll choose the ghost bride."

At least it's a character that appeared in the first round.

Now that we've reached the third round, it's time to choose her.

The moment you click on the ghost bride.

A pop-up window appeared in front of me.

[Are you sure you want to choose the character to raise: the Ghost Bride?]

[Confirm] [Cancel]

Su Ming decisively clicked "yes".

The next second, his figure vanished instantly.

Shen Wanyu sat quietly in the same spot, gazing at the empty space where he had disappeared, her slender fingertips tapping lightly on the back of the chair, rhythmically and slowly.

She was calculating the time.

As an immortal ghost who had long lost her sense of time, she was now patiently calculating the time.

the other side.

When Su Ming opened his eyes again.

He appeared in a bridal chamber.

The flickering red candles, the hanging red curtains, the red carpet covering the floor, and the double happiness paper-cuts pasted on the walls.

"Why does this place feel so familiar?"

He scratched the back of his head, his gaze gradually falling on the edge of the bed.

A figure with a red veil sat by the bed, quiet yet eerie.

Tsk.

This scene looks so familiar.

It feels like...I've experienced it before.