At the doorway of Tang Tang and Yuanyuan's room, six people were now standing.
They had heard the noise outside long ago and were eager to get out. However, they also remembered Ning Wei's words: never open the door for anyone without undergoing a test.
The secret code Tang Tang had agreed upon with Ning Wei was simple, taken from the fairy tale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves": "Open Sesame."
But because it was too simple, Tang Tang and Yuanyuan asked several questions.
After a round of exchanges, everyone was reunited.
Tang Tang was also curious about the commotion they had heard earlier. Zhu Yulian enthusiastically explained for a long time, and in the end, Song Zhi was awarded the title of "most deserving of misfortune" within the team.
Putting these matters aside for now, since they were out, it was time to get down to business.
For some unknown reason, despite the time they had spent causing trouble, not a single evil ghost had appeared.
The calm facade made it even more terrifying.
There were no other guests left in the entire hotel; only the eight of them remained.
Or rather, only the eight of them were trapped in this peculiar hotel.
They descended to the lobby, where they saw not a single living person, nor even the shadow of a ghost.
"There is an item here that can help us leave this damned place. Our current objective is to find it," Ning Wei did not explain in excessive detail. Others did not need to know everything.
In any case, their goal was to escape, and Ning Wei and Li Ye had an even bigger objective: not only to leave but also to take this treasure with them!
"What kind of item is it? Can you describe it? It would be easier for us to search," Mei Nan knew they had their secrets, but that was not important.
Just like the precious bead from the Zhou family before, everyone had seen Li Ye holding it, and its effect in other stations was obvious to all.
Yet, no matter what, they had never considered monopolizing the bead.
They had all tacitly played dumb, pretending not to see or know, as long as it helped them pass the challenge.
This group was also well aware that even if they obtained the bead, they wouldn't have the ability to control it.
Rather than saying useless words or doing things that would displease others, it was better to remain silent.
As long as they could pass the challenge and return to the real world alive, they didn't want to dwell on these minor details.
If the item Ning Wei mentioned could indeed help everyone leave, then it was imperative to find it.
However, Ning Wei didn't know what the item looked like. She turned her gaze to Li Ye.
Li Ye subtly shook his head. Although he was powerful, it didn't mean he knew everything.
"I don't know exactly what it looks like, but it's definitely very precious. Just like the Zhou family's treasure bead, pay close attention,"
Ning Wei said with a righteous tone, making everyone's eyes turn red.
There were already many valuable items in the hotel, but they didn't know if Ning Wei's item was among them.
"Finding items is not a problem. How can we be sure if we've found the right one? The decorations in this hotel already look quite valuable," Zhu Yulian also asked.
This question was simple. "If you see something that looks like it, bring it over. Neither I nor Li Ye can tell at a glance."
"Can you teach us this ability? It would be more convenient," Song Zhi suggested. He had no ulterior motives; he simply felt it would be more convenient.
Ning Wei replied with a helpless expression, "If I could, I would have taught you already."
Being able to discern treasures related to yin energy and resentment required long-term cultivation or exceptionally high talent.
Ning Wei belonged to the former. Despite her current abilities, she had endured considerable hardship at the Taoist temple.
Although her master treated her well, he was never lenient in his teaching, showing no mercy.
"Then, shall we split up?" Wang Jing asked Ning Wei.
Ning Wei would have liked to, but apart from her and Li Ye, the others likely lacked even the ability to protect themselves. Most importantly, they were all afraid of ghosts!
Since she had led them on this adventure, she also had to be responsible for their safety.
Therefore, Ning Wei gave a decisive command: "We will act together."
Starting from the lobby, they divided a certain area, and then everyone began searching in different directions.
Tang Tang and the others simply chose whatever looked pleasing to the eye, only to be repeatedly rejected by Ning Wei.
Song Zhi had seen the Zhou family's treasure bead and knew it was extraordinary at first glance. Thus, he applied the same mindset to this treasure hunt.
He looked at anything valuable, and after a thorough search, few items caught his eye.
The lobby was quickly searched, and then it was the turn of the various banquet halls.
On the first floor, there were banquet halls of various sizes, the largest being the one prepared for the wedding not long ago.
"Since the first ghost in a red uniform appeared there, does that mean the item you're looking for is inside?" Tang Tang asked curiously.
"We'll find out if we go and see. However, I must warn you, the scene inside might not be pleasant. I don't know if those traces have been erased."
Ning Wei and Li Ye were the last to escape the banquet hall. As she left, she glanced back; it was a scene of rivers of blood, with mutilated bodies everywhere, a true hell on earth.
Let me tell you first, so everyone can be mentally prepared and avoid getting sick if they walk in.
Mei Nan, Song Zhi, Zhu Yulian, and Wang Jing had not seen the tragic scene at all. So, with Ning Wei's warning, they conjured an image in their minds and prepared themselves.
"Let's go!" Song Zhi, full of vigor, strode to the front, determined to clear the path for everyone.
The door to the banquet hall had somehow closed again, and the lingering spirit of Cao Shishi had not appeared.
Song Zhi glanced at his teammates behind him and then pushed the door open with force.
The scene they had imagined did not appear; it was peaceful inside.
Tables, chairs, and benches were all neatly stacked to the sides, as if nothing had happened.
"There's nothing inside. You can speed up," Song Zhi beckoned to those behind him.
The reason they walked a bit slower was to let Song Zhi scout the situation inside first.
Zhu Yulian and Wang Jing walked in hand in hand. Seeing the clean and tidy banquet hall, they breathed a silent sigh of relief.
Neither of them was very brave, and they had heard some of what happened from Tang Tang on the way, which had made them quite apprehensive.
The current scene was perfect; no matter who had cleaned it up, as long as there were no bodies, they were content.
"The chances are higher here. Everyone, be thorough," Teacher Mei called out to everyone to act quickly after entering the banquet hall.