The Abyssal Garden: No Room for the Idle-Chapter 90 The Ghoul of the Pure Land

As the terrifying figure departed,

everyone finally caught their breath.

Bai Qiangwei's complexion wasn't looking good, a bit pale: "I just lost some spiritual power."

Qing Lang's tone became heavier: "Me too… I've lost a bit, only 29 left now."

They began to calculate each other's spiritual power.

"What are we calculating this for?" Su Qi asked, curious.

The group was taken aback, looking at Su Qi strangely: "We must calculate, because spiritual power can't be replenished in an instance, and it's extremely precious."

The Tuner brushed the dust that had just sprinkled on his clothes and spoke softly, "This so-called Lost Land is riddled with vast amounts of spiritual pollution. If we want to reach the so-called Pure Land at the end, we need to be extremely cautious."

"Although we each have spiritual power equipment, it's a pity we can't take it out now, so we must plan our every move meticulously."

Left Hand patted Su Qi on the shoulder: "It seems, kid, you haven't experienced an instance that places huge demands on spiritual power. If you had, you'd understand how terrifying it is."

Su Qi: "...."

He glanced at his prompt box.

[Spiritual Power -1, Current 453]

At this moment, everyone revealed their Spiritual Attribute, with Bai Qiangwei at the lowest... she only had 18 left, while the Tuner was the highest… he had an impressive 65. Looks like he specializes in the Spiritual Attribute, and his future career direction is also related to it.

Based on the differences in their spiritual power, they could also determine their next plan and strategic allocations.

"Su Buxian, what about you?" Qing Lang asked Su Qi.

"Just assume I'm about the same as you all."

Su Qi pulled out a steel bar from the rubble of a nearby abandoned building: "I suggest we get some weapons; our levels have now recovered, at least we have the power to fight."

He then looked towards Left Hand: "You don't need to grab one."

"?"

"When any monster appears, you just need to open the seal on your left arm's bandage, recite the incantation, and release the sealed Black Dragon!"

Left Hand: "..."

"First of all, that kind of thing doesn't exist."

He took a deep breath: "Besides... I'm not into such chuunibyou antics!"

The group continued to move forward.

Most of what they had seen before were bizarre scenes, but as long as they didn't actively delve deeper and kept to the side… generally, nothing dangerous would happen.

But the further they went, the more living things they encountered. Some could be circumvented, while others were unavoidable.

For instance, the path in front of them.

On both sides were Mosiac-like twisted images, with only a narrow alley in the middle. If they wanted to get by, they naturally had to go through the middle of the alley.

But!

Standing in the alley… was a sinister figure, its face indiscernible, seemingly waiting for them with a scythe in hand.

"What do you think?" Muscle Bully couldn't help but ask.

The Tuner whispered, "Not enough information, hard to analyze."

Bai Qiangwei: "We can only try to probe first."

Qing Lang nodded, "I suggest we divide into groups to avoid a team wipeout."

Left Hand spoke solemnly: "Exactly, in case of danger, we should support each other."

Su Qi pondered seriously and suggested hesitantly: "Then I suggest... we use rock-paper-scissors to decide who goes first."

The group: "...."

Hold on.

Wasn't there a strange tactic just now?

"I'll go first." The Tuner's gaze was calm: "It seems the other party is also of the pollution-class abnormality. I have the highest spiritual power here; in case there's a problem, I should be able to withstand it."

"I'll go with you." Qing Lang chose to accompany the Tuner. Because the Tuner had high spiritual power, it inherently meant his physical attributes were low, and Qing Lang had to step in to balance that.

Su Qi gazed at the Black Shadow, which displayed the word [Ghoul] above it.

It seemed to have no hostility.

As the two cautiously walked forward, approaching the Black Shadow, they encountered no danger.

"Two..."

The Black Shadow, dressed in a black robe and holding a scythe, lifted its head but still had an indiscernible face, only a cloud of Black Fog swirling around it. It spoke gently, its voice hoarse yet ethereal, as if communicating directly with their souls, conveying a sense of vainness and insubstantiality:

"Lost ones..."

"I am the Ferryman Spirit of the Pure Land; you want to pass through here, to proceed ahead…"

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Its tone was devoid of any ripples, but it was hoarse and eerie:

"You need to answer two questions of mine, and... lying is prohibited..."

The Tuner and Qing Lang exchanged glances. Since they could communicate without fighting, that was the best outcome.

"You say it," Qing Lang said gravely.

"...."

Outside the alleyway, the onlookers could only see their silhouettes and couldn't hear what they were saying.

It was only about three minutes later.

The Black Shadow slowly put away its scythe, signaling they could pass, and the two looked back; Qing Lang attempted an OK gesture and pointed towards the road ahead before they walked on... and then disappeared from sight.

"It seems safe enough, though once you step in here, it seems impossible to retreat."

Bai Qiangwei and Muscle Bully also set off following them.

Left Hand watched their figures and glanced at the compass on his wrist:

"It looks like this so-called Pure Land can only be reached through here, and the identity of this Black Shadow.... While debatable, it must be the one guiding us to the Pure Land."

"Su Buxian, what do you think?"

Su Qi:

"What else is there to think? In many dark and narrow alleys in the city... there stand such beings, the only difference being how much clothing they wear, this one seems quite promising."

Left Hand helplessly said, "Forget I asked."

Su Qi spoke softly, "We'll know when we get there, speculating blindly will only lead to preconceived notions... Look, it's our turn now."

Bai Qiangwei and Muscle Bully moved a bit faster, walking forward and gradually disappearing at the end of the alleyway.

"Let's go."

Su Qi strode forward, and Left Hand quickly followed.

The Black Shadow watched them intently, its hoarse voice repeating the previous instructions.

"Two questions, can we not lie?" Left Hand pondered the wording.

Su Qi looked at the Black Shadow: "I never lie, but if.... Notice I only said if...."

"If I did lie, what would happen?"

The Black Shadow's face was expressionless, its aura suddenly grew more formidable, and the scythe began to emanate a terrifying power; the tiles all around were shaking violently, and the entrances of the alleyway began to close in as if to swallow them.

It said nothing, its calm filled with a heavy aura of death.

Understood.

Lying was a one-way street to death.

Su Qi also composed himself, knowing the other wasn't an entity they could contend with.

It slowly asked the questions:

"What is the thing you fear the most inside your heart..."

"Who is the person you are most grateful for inside your heart..."

Left Hand was silent for a moment, glanced at Su Qi, and said helplessly, "I'm most afraid of... spiders... The person I'm most grateful for is my father..."

"And you...."

The Black Shadow stared at Su Qi.

"The thing I'm most afraid of..." Su Qi hesitated for a moment, then said pensively, "is probably boredom."

Probably? Can't you be certain?

Left Hand saw that the Black Shadow made no move, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

"As for the person I'm most grateful for..."

Su Qi had no hesitation in his confirmation:

"Of course, it's the Evil God."

"He's my biggest benefactor, always providing me with great help!"

The Black Shadow calmly sheathed its scythe: "Then, you may proceed...."

Left Hand paused: "Is it really that simple?"

They could only walk forward, but upon exiting the alleyway, they didn't see their teammates; instead, they were slowly engulfed by mist....

"What's going on...." Left Hand suddenly startled: "Su Buxian, where are you!"

Su Buxian was no longer in sight.

And Left Hand's face turned pale at the sight of countless spiders swarming out of the mist ahead!

"Fuck, so many spiders....."

He trembled all over!

Just as he thought to turn and run, a voice was calling his name.

"That's my father's voice!"

Left Hand's gaze trembled to see his father looking kindly at him, but in the next instant, his father was devoured by a multitude of spiders, screaming!

His eyes were bloodshot, and he let out a low roar: "No!"

.....

The Black Shadow watched this scene, emotionlessly saying:

"... Overwhelmed by one's greatest fears.... witnessing the death of a loved one."

"The human heart is mostly so fragile."