Special Achievement Quest: Blood Hunt

"A Name for a Man, a Shadow for a Tree."

Yi Bai's unreasonable and casual killing left an indelible impression on them. The words, "I'll kill you, no reason, just because I want to," echoed in their minds, creating immense pressure every time they remembered it.

"Why are you still standing there? Greet Young Master Yin!"

After explaining to Yi Bai, the Water Ghost turned back with visible irritation. It seemed they were too naïve for their own good, and his patience was running thin.

"Y-Young Master Yin, good day!"

Under Water Ghost's urging, the female players nervously bowed, their heads lowered deeply as though afraid to meet Yi Bai's gaze.

"..."

After a brief silence, Yi Bai waved his hand dismissively at Water Ghost, who understood and left. As for explaining anything to these relatively attractive women, Yi Bai wasn't interested. Sometimes, being seen as the villain saved a lot of trouble.

"Wait over there. If I need you, I'll call you."

He sent them off with a casual order. Afterward, Yi Bai closed his eyes, lying back in the chair, lost in thought.

The female players sighed in relief, obediently standing to the side. From the way Water Ghost had assigned him a task, Yi Bai had already come to a conclusion.

No… it wasn't realistic to expect to "cheat" the horror game.

His "bug-exploiting" behavior had earned him a laughable task reward—only one Ghost Coin. For regular players, this might be enough to make them happily grind out missions for small rewards, but for Yi Bai, it was a massive waste of time.

Besides… Ghost Coins weren't the priority right now.

The real importance lay in unlocking the [Shop] by completing a certain number of game rounds. The shop, filled with tempting items, could only be accessed after a set number of game stages were completed. Yi Bai had his eyes on several rare items, particularly the Spirit Blood—a limited purchase of 100 milliliters per day. From wandering spirits to blood clothing, everything was up for grabs with Ghost Coins.

However, these were "resources" even Count Rose and other ghosts struggled to obtain. The existence of the [Shop] was perhaps the greatest benefit the horror game offered to human players, but there was a crucial catch: You had to survive long enough to access it.

"You need to play through three rounds of the game to unlock most of the shop's functions, but certain precious items, like Spirit Blood, and the 'Gambler's' feature will still be locked."

"Only after five rounds can everything be fully unlocked. It doesn't seem urgent, but..."

Yi Bai's thoughts turned serious as he considered the upcoming turmoil in Yinming City. Although the effects might not be disastrous, it didn't mean the situation wouldn't create major disturbances.

"The rules of the game are a double-edged sword. The more they entice spirits, the greater the chance of wicked outsiders causing trouble."

He grimaced at the thought of the unspeakable plot unfolding in the shadows. Was he cursed with a "Detective Conan" trait? After all, he was still only a ghost of the "Red" rank, yet he constantly faced ghosts in red clothing or blood-stained garments. And then there were the rare and powerful special ghosts like Hill and Lina.

Perhaps it was the title of "Lucky Player" that distorted his luck?

With a sigh, Yi Bai reflected on his own limitations. Despite controlling a parasitic puppet at the Red rank and drawing on Hill's power, his combat experience was still lacking.

"Luckily, I have a lot of practice dummies here in the Resort. Ralph's connections mean I can train with all kinds of ghosts."

"Not only will I learn the abilities of various spirits, but I'll also gain the combat experience I'm missing."

"But first, I need to find a way to contact Ralph."

With that resolution, Yi Bai no longer hesitated. The Blood Hunt task, though impossible for regular players, was right within his capabilities.

Thanks to his various abilities, he just had to avoid making any foolish mistakes.

Furthermore, the Blood Hunt task was unique—players could attempt it at any stage. It was a special, optional mission.

For ordinary players, this mission was out of the question. Survival in the game was already hard enough, let alone taking on a task with such clear danger. However, the God-Entrusted players would be eager for it.

Once completed, the real rewards of the Blood Hunt would become apparent—both ghosts and players could be hunted!

Ghosts killed by players would have their power absorbed, greatly enhancing the player's strength. The reverse was true as well. If one was lucky, there was even a chance to steal talents or abilities.

With the lure of such rewards, every stage of the Blood Hunt would undoubtedly attract the God-Entrusted players. Even the ghosts were eager to engage in this deadly game.

"Special Achievement Task—Blood Hunt!"