Ji Mingxia gave a muffled grunt as he instinctively reached out to press his shoulder. He was stunned to see blood dripping from all over his hand and his eyes became a little hot.
Yu Ning had always been smart and cautious.
With all the dangers they had encountered, not only had Yu Ning not suffered any injuries, but he even managed to protect Ji Mingxia each time.
Although this enclosed space was bizarre and dangerous, Ji Mingxia thought he could survive as long as he avoided the monsters early.
He thought that as long as he protected himself and found Yu Ning as early as possible, they could get out soon given their abilities.
Unexpectedly, Yu Ning was injured.
The wound was so deep and so painful that it made Ji Mingxia’s face pale, and the thought that Yu Ning might still be fighting the monster made Ji Mingxia’s heart feel like a knife was twisting in his heart.
He blinked rapidly and restrained his emotions. He gritted his teeth and held onto the closet, slowly standing up straight.
Zhuo Cheng looked at Ji Mingxia incredulously, not understanding how the wound had appeared.
Could it be that the woman turned monster had made the wound and it was only now that it flared up?
He had a suspicious look on his face, but when he saw Ji Mingxia leaning against the closet in pain, he hastily suppressed his doubts and walked forward, “You’re bleeding, don’t move around in case the wound opens up and you lose too much blood, it would be troublesome.”
As he said that, his gaze unconsciously fell on Ji Mingxia’s face.
Ji Mingxia was anxious and panicked, his body was injured, his face was much paler than usual and because he was holding back the pain, he bit his lip until he drew blood.
The pale face was a little red, a change from his previous bright and energetic appearance, but it showed a very different softness from before.
Zhuo Cheng’s heart started pounding and he could hardly look away.
It was only when Ji Mingxia gasped for breath and looked over that Zhuo Cheng came back to his senses. He stretched out his hand to support Ji Mingxia, leaned close to him and whispered, “If you go out like this, you will collapse from blood loss before you take a few steps. Let me help you dress the wound, nothing is more important than your life.”
When Ji Mingxia heard this, he immediately looked up at him, “Dress the wound? You have medicine?”
“Of course I do.” Zhuo Cheng felt Ji Mingxia’s eagerness, different from the indifference from earlier.
He smiled a little smugly and helped Ji Mingxia to a chair on the side, then walked over to the wall and gave it a slow push.
This place, which at first glance looked like a wall, turned out to be an invisible cabinet only after pushing it open.
The cupboard was not large, it was two metres high and about one metre wide, stuffed with all sorts of supplies.
Although it was not much, there were all kinds of things in there and this cupboard was enough for a person to live on for a few days.
Zhuo Cheng was very satisfied with the surprised look on Ji Mingxia’s face, he packed alcohol, cotton swabs, Yunnan Baiyao and other medicines, and said to Ji Mingxia: “These are things I have been saving up. Not only here, there are a number of rooms where I have hidden things so that I can survive a few more days even if I encounter a monster and escape from this room. “
*Yunnan Baiyao- traditional Chinese medicine with hemostatic properties.
Seeing that Ji Mingxia kept his eyes fixed on the medicine, Zhuo Cheng said, “Your hand and shoulder are injured, let me help you with the medicine.”
“No need.” Ji Mingxia immediately refused, “I can do it myself.”
“You were injured while saving me, it’s my duty to help you with the medicine.” Zhuo Cheng said. Seeing Ji Mingxia’s indifferent expression, he added, “You’re not being shy, are you? We’re both men, there’s nothing to avoid.”
“I just don’t like people coming near me.” Ji Mingxia said, then took the medicine and walked towards the screen behind the sofa.
“Don’t like people coming near ……,” Zhuo Cheng muttered. He repeated Ji Mingxia’s words and couldn’t help but smile.
The screen could block his body, but not his shadow.
Zhuo Cheng watched Ji Mingxia take off layers of clothes to reveal the curves of his body, and couldn’t help but prop his chin up as he admired it with relish.
Ji Mingxia was not a typical southerner. He was not as stout as northerners, but had a slender neck and perfect curves from shoulder and neck to waist. He had the stretch of a man but also a softness only found in Southerners.
Ji Mingxia obviously felt pain when he sprayed alcohol onto the wound, but he didn’t make a sound at all, only trembling slightly.
Seeing his forbearance made Zhuo Cheng’s eyes brighten even more, even his breathing couldn’t help but speed up a bit and he murmured in a small voice, “Although he looks a lot more difficult than before, his essence still hasn’t changed, thinking I’m a stranger and forbidding me to look at ……”
As he said that, he seemed to think of something from the past and couldn’t help but laugh.
He had seen this body countless times before. Ji Mingxia was always clinging to him and it got a bit tiresome. Now that they had reunited after a long time, he was very different from what he remembered, which aroused his interest again.
The grown-up Ji Mingxia looks much more attractive than when he was a child.
Ji Mingxia, who was applying medicine, naturally had no time to pay attention to Zhuo Cheng’s movements.
As far as he was concerned, this was just a stranger he had met, and as long as he was sure he wasn’t close enough to pose a threat to him, Ji Mingxia didn’t bother with him.
Zhuo Cheng had plenty of medicine, and after Ji Mingxia had used some of it, he still had a lot left. He saved it up to give to Yu Ning when he found him later.
When he stepped out from behind the screen, Zhuo Cheng had already set up mineral water and food on the coffee table.
When he saw Ji Mingxia come out, Zhuo Cheng immediately beckoned him, “Come over and have something to eat and replenish your energy.”
After a night of tossing and turning, Ji Mingxia was indeed a little hungry. If it was before, he might have accepted the invitation, but now, he really wasn’t in the mood to eat.
The injuries on his body were a constant reminder that Yu Ning was in danger, he had to get to Yu Ning’s side and give him the medicine as soon as possible.
“Thank you for the medicine, I’m leaving.” Ji Mingxia said and walked straight in the direction of the door.
Zhuo Cheng didn’t expect Ji Mingxia to turn down the food and he hurriedly got up and stopped Ji Mingxia: “There’s toast, chocolate, mineral water and orange juice. these things usually look ordinary, but in this hellhole, they are worth more than a human life.”
“Thanks, but I really don’t want to eat.” Ji Mingxia said.
After he finished, he continued to walk away, and when he saw that Zhuo Cheng was still trying to stop him, Ji Mingxia looked up at him coldly.
Zhuo Cheng couldn’t help but ask, “Are you in such a hurry because of that person called Yu Ning?”
Ji Mingxia looked at Zhuo Cheng speechlessly, “We’ve only just met, we’re not even friends, aren’t you being too nosy?”
“I’m not trying to stop you …… to be honest with you, I have superpowers that ordinary people don’t have.” Zhuo Cheng said.
Ji Mingxia frowned slightly and looked at him suspiciously.
“After being trapped for so many days, I not only survived, but I also don’t have a single wound on my body. In addition, I hoarded supplies, you don’t think that I survived purely by luck, right?” Zhuo Cheng said, “My sixth sense is very accurate, I can sense danger before it comes and if I want something, the sixth sense can lead me to it.”
After saying that, Zhuo Cheng thought of the scene where Ji Mingxia saved him and added, “Of course, today was an accident. I would have sensed it before you came in and woken up. My flashlight was always kept on to facilitate dodging and escape.”
“It was weird that I didn’t sense anything this time, but in my opinion, you guys were new and not as strong a threat as those old monsters.”
Zhuo Cheng said and looked at Ji Mingxia sincerely, “Fortunately, you stopped her in time and saved my life. Mingxia, I can feel that it is very dangerous out there at the moment and it is not advisable to go out. I don’t want anything to happen to you.”
Ji Mingxia said, “Thank you for your kindness. It is indeed dangerous outside, you stay here and have a good time. We will meet again sometime.”
With that, he wasted no more time and walked straight around Zhuo Cheng and went to the door.
Zhuo Cheng kept on talking nicely, but was met with Ji Mingxia’s repeated rejection, and his heart was instantly flooded with nameless anger.
But the angrier he became, the more he suppressed his emotions. He immediately grabbed two coats from the sofa and rushed to Ji Mingxia, holding them against the doorframe with one hand.
Ji Mingxia looked at him with an unpleasant expression, and Zhuo Cheng handed one of the jackets over and said, “ I will accompany you if you must go.”
“No need—“
“Don’t be in a hurry to reject me.” Before Ji Mingxia could finish his words of rejection, Zhuo Cheng immediately said, “My ability will be very useful to you. With me around, you will be able to avoid risks to the greatest extent, and it will be much easier to find someone.”
He said, and gestured at the clothes in his hand, “Your clothes are stained with blood, they will easily attract monsters, change into a clean set. It will reduce the risk and save a lot of time.”
Ji Mingxia immediately recalled the monster’s desire for human flesh. Going out with blood might indeed cause unnecessary trouble.
Time was of the essence and what Zhuo Cheng said was reasonable. Ji Mingxia eventually thanked him, took the jacket and quickly put it on.
While Ji Mingxia was putting it on, Zhuo Cheng also took off his school uniform and changed into a down jacket of the same style as Ji Mingxia’s.
The two had the same style of clothes, but the pattern on the back was a different colour, so at first glance, it looked like a couple’s outfit.
Ji Mingxia also noticed this and just assumed he was overthinking it.
The situation in this enclosed area was special, and it was a good thing for Zhuo Cheng to find new clothes. He had received the other party’s help, so he couldn’t be choosy.
“You gave me medicine and clothing, the grace of saving your life is considered to be repaid, there is no need to go out with me and take risks.” Ji Mingxia said.
“I’ve already made my decision, there’s no need to persuade me, let’s go together.” Zhuo Cheng said, extending his hand to Ji Mingxia.
Ji Mingxia looked at him with uncertainty.
“The space will shift as soon as we go out, we have to stay close together so we won’t get lost.” Zhuo Cheng said naturally.
Ji Mingxia bent down and removed the other shoelace. He held one end in his hand and extended the other end to Zhuo Cheng, “Just hold this.”
Zhuo Cheng looked at the shoelace and then at Ji Mingxia, with a speechless look on his face.
But Ji Mingxia ignored him and walked straight out.
He couldn’t wait any longer after Zhou Cheng’s interruptions.
Zhuo Cheng could come with him, but he had no time to care about him.
Zhuo Cheng saw Ji Mingxia go out without looking back, and he swallowed his spit hard. He grabbed the shoelace and walked out with Ji Mingxia.
As soon as they walked outside the door, the scene changed and the two found themselves in a certain hotel room.
The room was empty, not to mention the supplies, even the furniture looked like it had been removed.
After making sure that no one was here, Ji Mingxia immediately headed towards the door.
“Wait, there might be danger outside.” Zhuo Cheng warned.
Ji Mingxia paused in his steps and listened to the movement outside.
A thin sound drifted through the door, as if a woman was singing outside the door. Her voice was delicate and the tune was melodious, like the spring breeze echoing in the corridor.
If this was a concert or a concert hall, it might be a treat to hear this kind of singing.
But in this situation, it was just creepy.
No one knew what or who was singing.
Was it man or ghost, or a monster covered in fleshy filaments?
Although Ji Mingxia was a little frightened, he quickly calmed down.
Even if the monster was scary, it would not be as serious as Yu Ning’s injury.
He was so anxious and restless at this moment, he only wanted to find Yu Ning quickly, and even his fear was suppressed.
When he thought he would be delayed because of the thing beyond the door, Ji Mingxia’s heart was filled with hostility.
—How could the thing beyond the door delay him.
It was as if layers of fog presented themselves before his eyes, and Ji Mingxia fought to break free and open a way out.
When the fog was completely dispelled, he didn’t know if it was his illusion, but it was like the voice outside the door had become more and more distant before it finally disappeared.
Zhuo Cheng’s hearing was at the level of an ordinary person, and he was standing behind Ji Mingxia, so he couldn’t hear the movement outside at all.
While using his sixth sense, he said, “My sixth sense tells me that it’s very dangerous, it should be a big boss, the kind we must be careful of. Even though we are able-bodied and tough, we ……”
Ji Mingxia interrupted him with an expressionless face, “She left, let’s go.”
“Huh?” Zhuo Cheng froze.
Ji Mingxia had already opened the door and walked out.
The corridor was empty, and the monster that was stationed here had somehow left.
Zhuo Cheng withdrew his gaze in bewilderment, and in the next instant, the two found themselves in a classroom.
The classroom was large and empty, with not a single person in sight.
But the scary thing was that the glass beyond the classroom was filled with countless slender figures walking back and forth.
The classroom was dark but the corridor was brightly lit. The thin shadows were cast on the glass window, twisting and turning erratically, as if on patrol, as if they would break through the window and burrow in the next moment.
As soon as Zhuo Cheng saw this, he immediately forgot about what had just happened and warned Ji Mingxia, “I’ve encountered those things before, they are very dangerous, we must pay attention and not act rashly.”
“If each room leads to a random shuttle, why can they wander outside?” Ji Mingxia asked.
“Because there are many of these monsters. After a few days, they gathered together and developed a sense of territory.” Zhuo Cheng explained, “They have learned to hunt in groups, so it is very dangerous once you run into one. Even if you escape in time, you have to be wary of being pestered later……”
Oh shut up you scum