Frightening Joke: Above the Mist
Chapter 281: Taking Advantage

Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Taking Advantage

At the same time, in another identical space, Bai Yanliang was with Yang Xiaocan.

The sudden appearance of the wall behind startled Yang Xiaocan, and she forced herself to suppress the urge to scream, looking pitifully at Bai Yanliang.

Maybe she wasn’t that scared, but she needed to act that way to present the image of a helpless woman in need of protection in front of Bai Yanliang.

Men may look down on weaker men, but they don’t look down on weaker women. On the contrary, a girl showing vulnerability is more likely to arouse their protective instincts.

This was something Yang Xiaocan understood early on and regarded as truth.

However, this truth repeatedly failed when it came to Bai Yanliang.

He is a sucker for good deeds.

Yang Xiaocan thought this when Bai Yanliang saved Ruan Jie.

This was a good thing for her because if he would help someone as plain and unattractive as Ruan Jie, he would be even more attentive to her.

However, in reality, she was wrong.

Bai Yanliang ignored her advances multiple times. Yang Xiaocan initially thought it was because his girlfriend was also present; since Ruan Jie posed no threat, he could help her freely, but Miss Xu might find Yang Xiaocan a threat, so Bai Yanliang couldn’t openly acknowledge her.

But what happened next was completely unexpected for her. Although Bai Yanliang seemed to have a close relationship with Miss Xu, in fact, the two barely had any eye contact, and their conversations were perfectly normal, not like a couple at all.

This left Yang Xiaocan utterly confused, to the point where she even started doubting her own appearance.

This incredulous confusion persisted until now.

At this moment, as she looked pitifully at Bai Yanliang, she found him tilting his head, looking back at her.

"Big sister, your face looks so stiff."

Bai Yanliang’s clear voice truly made Yang Xiaocan’s face go stiff.

Her fear and pathetic emotion froze on her face as she heard the abnormality in Bai Yanliang’s tone.

"Mr. Bai... Mr. Bai, please don’t joke around. This isn’t funny at all..."

"Big sister, you’re so strange..."

Bai Yanliang whispered.

There’s something wrong with him!

There must be something wrong!

Yang Xiaocan stared at Bai Yanliang intently, all expressions vanished from her face, even a hint of malice appeared.

His tone rose a few degrees, and his eyes became more lively and simple, unlike before when they resembled a cold, bottomless pool.

This is definitely not the same person!

"Little brother, tell big sister, who are you, and how old are you this year?" Yang Xiaocan asked kindly, smiling at Bai Yanliang.

Bai Yanliang shrank back slightly, whispering, "Bai Yanren, five... five years old this year..."

He’s gone mad.

Yang Xiaocan sighed in relief, but also felt a wave of frustration.

It seems that although the ghost hand didn’t take his life, it made his brain malfunction.

The gaze that seemed to see through all her thoughts disappeared, which was a relief, but it was a pity that such a useful tool was broken.

However... a broken tool can still be used in a broken way.

She beamed at Bai Yanliang, "Little brother, let’s play a game, shall we? Look, big sister will close her eyes first, and you go hide. You can only hide behind one of those five boxes, and if big sister loses, you’ll get a treat."

She said this while pointing to the five coffins in front of them.

"Really?" Bai Yanliang blinked, looking seriously at Yang Xiaocan.

For some reason, Yang Xiaocan seemed to catch a fleeting hint of ridicule in his eyes.

That eerie look vanished too quickly, so fast that Yang Xiaocan thought she must have been hallucinating.

After all, there was no need for him to pretend to be a fool in front of her. If he wasn’t foolish, his eyes wouldn’t be so terrifying. It must be her fatigue and fear causing illusions.

"Yes, of course, it’s true. Do you want to play?" Yang Xiaocan said with a smile.

"Alright."

Bai Yanliang’s tone suddenly seemed much more mature, startling Yang Xiaocan.

However, when she looked at Bai Yanliang again, he was already walking towards the five coffins in the yard.

Yang Xiaocan’s attention immediately sharpened.

Before... she intentionally hesitated, wanting to rush by when Ruan Jie attracted the fierce ghost’s attention, but she clearly overestimated her courage. When that head leaped and bit at Ruan Jie, she was so terrified that she turned and ran.

But this time, she wouldn’t miss the opportunity.

Yang Xiaocan secretly watched Bai Yanliang’s actions. As soon as he got close to the coffins, they were bound to react. At that time, when a ghost entangled him, she would immediately run!

However, what happened next was completely beyond Yang Xiaocan’s expectations.

Bai Yanliang gradually approached the coffins, and the cold aura became increasingly intense, reaching a terrifying degree.

He seemed curious about the five long wooden boxes on the ground and even reached out to touch them.

At this moment, there was a "creak——" sound.

The coffin lid Bai Yanliang touched suddenly opened a crack!

An icy cold air seeped out, just watching it made Yang Xiaocan tremble all over.

But she still didn’t move a muscle because... the ghost hadn’t appeared yet.

However, Bai Yanliang’s next move utterly shocked Yang Xiaocan.

He suddenly reached out, grabbed the partly open coffin lid, and instead of closing it, he started pulling it open further!

Then, the madman actually flipped inside the coffin!

Yang Xiaocan’s mind went blank, her mouth opening wide, unable to utter a word.

He’s insane, he must be insane!

"Creak——"

The coffin lid shut.

A terrible malice surged from all directions, making Yang Xiaocan’s legs tremble uncontrollably.

Damn it, the ghost in the coffin never came out, he went inside himself!

Now... what should I do, what should I do?

Should... should I try to dash forward?

Just then, Yang Xiaocan suddenly felt something poking her back.

She shivered in fright and immediately turned to look, only to find the wall that had been three meters away behind her had already pressed up against her back!

This wall can actually move!

If she doesn’t come up with a plan, she would eventually be pushed by this wall right next to the coffin, and then she’d be doomed!

Yang Xiaocan’s teeth chattered incessantly.

No matter how cunning she is or how ruthless, when those she can use disappear, she instantly reverts to her true self.

Yang Xiaocan may never understand that a strong personality and a smart mind far outweigh a pretty face and feigned charm.

Faced with the advancing wall behind her, in her panic and fear, she made her final decision.

She would rush through the moon gate!