Nightmare Assault

Chapter 294: Gaze

Chapter 294: Gaze

“Miss Zuo,” Shi Liaozhi’s gaze on Zuo Qing was so sharp that it felt like he wanted to pierce through her, “I hope you can give us an explanation.”

Zuo Qing glanced at him. “I don’t understand what you mean.”

“Don’t you?” Shi Liaozhi demanded, “Then, let me ask you. What is this painting on the wall?” After the three of them returned to the room, Shi Liaozhi, who was drying his clothes, suddenly noticed a painting on the wall facing his bed. The painting was that of a dancing woman. The woman was graceful, and her steps were light. She had on a red dance costume. She was an absolute beauty. However, at that moment, Shi Liaozhi only felt fear. He was reminded of the painting You Qi mentioned and the woman... in the painting.

It was the ghost!

The ghost who rode on Qin Jian’s back and snapped his spine!

He tried to retrace everything based on what had happened recently. Soon, a hypothesis that was horrifying but close to the truth formed in his mind. The appearance of this painting was a bad omen.

Based on what You Qi said, he had seen this painting before. In other words, this painting had once appeared in his room. The result was that both Qin Jian and Tang Shirou, who were part of his group, died. That was the undeniable truth.

“Mr. Shi,” Chen Qiang’s voice was calm. “Settle down. Arguing is not going to resolve anything. Even if this painting does bring us danger, I believe it’s not immediate. There’s a chance to stop it.” Chen Qing resumed, “Therefore, let’s sit down and talk about it.”

Shi Liaozhi turned to Chen Qiang. The newbie adapted to this situation too well. In just two days, the initial fear had already been replaced by acceptable. Also, the calmness he exuded couldn’t be faked.

Staring at the man who said that he was just a normal student, Shi Liaozhi slowly settled down... not because he was scared of him, but because he agreed with his reasoning.

“A chance?”

“Yes.” Chen Qiang nodded. “When You Qi brought up the painting, Mr Shi subconsciously showed your fear.” Then, he added in consolation, “I don’t mean anything by that. That is a normal human reaction, especially considering the ghost has already killed some of us.

“However, did you notice that the group from the other room didn’t react at all? Namely, Chen Xiaoming, Jiang Fugui and Hao Shuai.” Chen Qiang turned to Zuo Qing, who was frowning, “Therefore, I believe they, too, have seen this painting before. However, I don’t think it was in An Xuan’s room,” He continued, “Miss Zuo said that Chen Xiaomeng’s group has always stuck together. I believe in Miss Zuo.”

Shi Liaozhi said, “Do you mean this painting has once appeared in Chen Xiaomeng’s room?”

“I think... I heard drum beats.”

Shi Liaozhi’s scalp was numbed. It was not a good thing to hear the drum. That was right after... this strange painting appeared in their room. The next victim would probably be among them, and he had a feeling it would be him...

DONG!

Shi Liaozhi narrowed his eyes. He heard it too.

The drum...

How could that be?

Wasn’t the game over?

Qin Jian had already died.

So... at least for that day, they should be safe.

Then, a slippery and strange sound came from outside the door.

It was not too far and not too close.

Tap! Tap!

It sounded like something wet stepping on the pebbled path. The thing was large and heavy. Accompanying the sound of sloshing water was the sound of something heavy being dragged.

It came from the direction of the lake.