Chapter 84: Chapter 84: The Metal Plate Under the Washstand, Chairman of Chilling Middle School?

["No wonder he never leaves the house. So that’s why!"]

["Hmph~ No matter how powerful he was before, he’s just a Fierce Ghost now."]

["The people from Dragon Country are still calling him a Crimson-robed Ghost. The past is the past, and now is now."]

["Heh heh heh, his reserves must be almost completely drained by now, right?"]

["Lord Yugong Tian, on the other hand, is a currently active Crimson-robed Ghost."]

["Our Flower Flag Country’s Count Dracula is the most badass!"]

["Once they get to Chilling Middle School, it’ll be Yun Zhenyue’s turn to cry!"]

The foreign audience’s gloomy mood was completely lifted by this conclusion!

...

Soon, the women’s supernatural spouses began to bestow their gifts as well.

Having been cured, their affection levels had risen considerably.

They were nearly at the passing threshold of 60!

This was countless times more precious than any Yin Qi Elixir or Ghost Coins!

It was a grand opportunity that no amount of Ghost Coins could buy!

Many of the supernatural beings were secretly congratulating themselves for accepting the invitation to this ghostly matchmaking.

At that moment, Count Dracula carefully retrieved a sealed letter from his coffin.

He cautiously presented it to his wife, Megan from the Flower Flag Country.

Megan had the standard look of someone from the Flower Flag Country.

She had pale blue eyes, long, wavy golden hair, and the corners of her eyes tilted up slightly, giving her an arrogant air. A few tiny freckles on the bridge of her nose rose and fell with each breath.

Count Dracula held her in high regard.

This was especially true after he had lost all face, having been terrified by Yan Ruyu of Reincarnation Hospital not long ago.

The incident had ignited a fierce desire in Count Dracula to increase his power!

And the fastest way to do that was to rely on the marriage task!

Just by curing his ailment, a problem that had plagued him for decades was solved. The skill reward from this task could very well help him ascend to the rank of Evil Star.

’When that time comes, I will have my revenge!’

"Chilling Middle School... I’m not clear on the specifics, but you’d best not provoke its principal."

"He’s unhinged—a complete madman!"

Count Dracula told Megan gravely.

Unlike Reincarnation Hospital, Chilling Middle School is very close to Wansheng District.

He had been in contact with the principal before and knew of his existence.

"When you arrive at the school, give this letter to the highest-ranking supernatural being there. He will help you."

"Thank you, my Lord Count..."

Megan took the sealed letter, her excitement palpable.

"My lord, may I take a look?"

"Mm... Go ahead, if you wish," Count Dracula said with a nod.

Upon hearing this, Megan immediately broke the seal on the letter.

But after reading it, her brows furrowed slightly.

The letter appeared to be a plea for help.

It had been sent by the principal of Chilling Middle School, signed with the name Luo Chengfu.

The letter contained only two short sentences.

His daughter was missing. Having heard the Blood Race possessed special methods for finding people, he was asking if Count Dracula had a way to find her, for which he was willing to pay any price.

"Principal Luo Chengfu... did he find his daughter?" Megan asked, confused.

"He did not."

Count Dracula said slowly.

"I tried to help him, but unfortunately, to little effect."

"In his quest to find his daughter, he has become a madman."

"Someone once tricked him, claiming his daughter had been kidnapped by an Evil Star. He recklessly charged in alone to demand her return. When that Evil Star couldn’t produce her, he slaughtered all of the Star’s subordinates—tens of thousands of supernatural beings."

"He also gravely injured the Evil Star and nearly perished himself. After that, his whereabouts became unknown."

"But whenever a rumor about his daughter surfaces, no matter where it is, the figure of a madman is sure to appear."

"This Chilling Middle School, according to your human terminology, was probably an SS-rank dungeon. Its current level is unknown."

After hearing all this, Megan exclaimed, "Oh my god!" Her heart skipped a beat, and she almost dropped the sealed letter.

’Why are all these Eastern ghosts so deranged?’

’I hope I don’t run into him.’

Just as Megan was praying, she heard Count Dracula add casually, "Oh, right. I recall hearing that there’s a secret treasure within Chilling Middle School. I don’t know if it’s true or not."

"Legend has it that whoever possesses this treasure can have a wish granted."

"If you’re lucky, you might be able to find it."

"Of course, the treasure might also be in the principal’s possession."

’A treasure that grants wishes?’

Megan’s eyes widened, and she drew in a sharp breath.

’Could it be Aladdin’s Magic Lamp?’

’Or maybe the Holy Grail?’

A fire ignited in Megan’s heart, and she gulped.

’If I can find that, won’t I be set for life?’

...

「Meanwhile.」

The other women had also received gifts from their supernatural spouses.

Some of the supernatural beings gifted skills that enhanced learning efficiency—perfect for the upcoming task!

More miserly spouses passed on skills like the art of flattery, or the ability to go without eating.

Others gave Ghost Artifacts useful for concealment.

For example, there was a seven-inch-long Soul Nailing Needle that could temporarily immobilize weaker supernatural beings.

Another was a Corpse Oil Pen, which, through a special ritual, could summon a Pen Immortal to aid in battle.

Regardless, spurred on by the huge rewards from the first three tasks, the supernatural beings had given away their best items, save for their final trump cards.

Han Sumei’s Minotaur husband was no exception.

After spending a few days with him, Han Sumei had come to reluctantly accept him.

The Minotaur was a total pervert!

He practically drooled over her body.

Sometimes he would even peek at her while she was bathing.

Each time, Han Sumei would get so furious her blood pressure felt like it would explode.

But he was relatively harmless, and he genuinely liked her.

But what shocked Han Sumei the most was that, while this Minotaur didn’t look powerful, he was in fact a top-tier Crimson-robed Ghost!

According to him, at the supernatural farm where he used to live, the weakest of the ghostly animals were Crimson-robed Ghosts, and his own power was barely considered upper-middle tier!

He said that if he got the chance, he would take her there for a visit one day.

However, Han Sumei had to remember one very important thing!

She must never, ever provoke anyone on that farm!

The farm belonged to a mysterious organization, one that looked down on the combat prowess of these supernatural animals and simply used the place as a retreat for its members to relax.

The leader of that organization would occasionally visit the farm to unwind as well.

Sometimes, he would even pull out some exquisite supernatural fruits to feed to the animals.

The Minotaur himself had once been fortunate enough to taste a Yin Yang Date.

Speaking of that date, Niu Dali started drooling even now just thinking about it.

The date was half-red and half-black—the red like cinnabar, the black like the ninth abyss. It had to be swallowed in a single gulp, or the yin and yang energies would separate, tearing any supernatural being to pieces!

And yet, a single date casually tossed down by that great figure had allowed him to ascend from a low-level Crimson-robed Ghost directly to a top-tier one!

It was only after this that another supernatural being took notice of his power and was willing to partner with him.

"That’s... absolutely terrifying..."

Han Sumei’s scalp tingled as she listened.

She felt like an ant glimpsing the celestial palace.

Her entire worldview was on the verge of shattering.

The global audience was also left stunned and speechless.

A casually produced date could cause a supernatural being to undergo such a transformation?

After telling her all this, Niu Dali pulled a strangely shaped badge out of nowhere.

He said he had found it back at the farm and that it should be helpful to Han Sumei.

Han Sumei picked it up, filled with a mix of surprise and suspicion.

On it, she found the words "Chilling Middle School Board of Directors."

...

「On the other side.」

Yun Zhenyue was doing laundry.

WHIRRRR~

Suddenly, the small washing machine she’d brought with her malfunctioned.

A screw unexpectedly clattered onto the floor.

"Sigh~"

Yun Zhenyue sighed. She’d bought the washing machine off some cheap online marketplace, and it had already broken down several times. It was beyond repair.

’Looks like I’ll have to get a new one.’

Just as Yun Zhenyue bent over to pick up the screw, she noticed a strange object in the empty space beneath the washstand.

’Is that a piece of metal?’

’Did another part fall off the washing machine?’

"...This washing machine is really that crappy?"

Yun Zhenyue wondered.

She immediately fished the piece of metal out from under the washstand.

The metal piece was covered in dust and grime, as if it had been sitting in that corner for a very long time.

Yun Zhenyue turned on the faucet and washed it off.

Only then did she realize it was a medal.

The medal was heavily worn.

The first few words were illegible.

However, she could faintly make out the word "Chairman" at the end.