At this moment, Xu Qing finally took a proper look at the Slit-Mouthed Woman.
The System's notification echoed in his ears.
【Slit-Mouthed Woman】
【Level: 17】
【Combat Power: Once you step into her trap, you will undoubtedly die.】
【Introduction: The Boss of the Happiness Residential Community Convenience Store. She enjoys luring all kinds of lost species into her Convenience Store. If you do not possess a powerful mental will, be extremely careful and do not answer her questions. Otherwise, you will become one of the exhibits in the store.】
Perhaps it was because his level had increased.
At this moment, Xu Qing could finally see the Slit-Mouthed Woman's status panel.
However, the description of her combat power was rather ambiguous.
Xu Qing guessed that the Slit-Mouthed Woman was a typical mental attack type, while her physical strength was probably quite pathetic.
Otherwise, the System would have made Xu Qing kneel down and sing “Conquer.”
This was perhaps one of the reasons the Water Ghost had given Xu Qing the Clown Mask.
Xu Qing glanced at the exhibits inside the Convenience Store.
All kinds of body parts and organs were on display, with nothing missing.
Some of them were things even he had never seen before.
“Big brother, do you like my Convenience Store? You can take anything in here with you.”
The Slit-Mouthed Woman appeared beside Xu Qing, her pale, twisted face only a few centimeters away from his.
Then, she split her mouth into a grin.
Xu Qing observed the Slit-Mouthed Woman at close range, completely unafraid.
Immediately afterward, his smile gradually became twisted, the corners of his mouth stretching all the way to his temples.
The clown's smile!
This sudden scene frightened the Slit-Mouthed Woman into retreating two steps.
What the hell? Is this human insane?
Xu Qing wore a smug expression, and the madness on his face grew increasingly pronounced.
“Your store isn't very good.”
He shook his head and said disappointedly, “Is this all you have? It's nowhere near enough to interest me.”
【Ding, a survival mission has been triggered.】
【Hunting Hour】
【Introduction: You have been targeted by an even stronger hunter. Survive in the Convenience Store for one hour without dying.】
【Mission success rewards: 150 experience points, 180 ghost coins, 20 reputation】
The instant the System Voice sounded, the hair all over Xu Qing's body stood on end.
It was an instinctive warning!
At this moment, the killing intent in the Slit-Mouthed Woman's eyes grew even stronger. She clenched her fists tightly and glared at Xu Qing through gritted teeth.
“Big brother doesn't like it?”
“In that case, how about becoming one of my exhibits too, big brother?”
The Slit-Mouthed Woman walked toward him step by step, the ghost aura on her body beginning to erupt out of control.
“Not interested.” Xu Qing continued shaking his head.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman's expression darkened. Her mouth split open in an instant, and a terrifying sonic wave erupted from it.
【Ding, Crisis Perception 70%.】
There had been no warning at all.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman's mental power erupted instantly.
Xu Qing only felt as if something had struck his head with a heavy hammer.
However, the dizziness vanished in an instant.
Mental Suppression, activated!
The Slit-Mouthed Woman was extremely confident in her mental attack.
In the Horror World, the mental power of most creatures was very weak.
Relying on this unique technique, she had slain many opponents stronger than herself.
But this time…
She had miscalculated!
Mental power surged like a tide, eroding Xu Qing's mind.
Then, she felt her power strike Xu Qing like an ant trying to shake a tree, failing to cause him any substantial harm.
A trace of bewilderment appeared on the Slit-Mouthed Woman's face.
How was this possible?
How could the mental attack be ineffective?
He was only a frail human!
The instant this thought arose, a suppression counterattack as vast as raging waves came crashing back.
Boom!
In an instant, the Slit-Mouthed Woman's mind went completely blank.
It was not until several seconds later that the Slit-Mouthed Woman finally awakened in confusion.
Her eyes widened enormously, and she did not dare be careless again.
This human was not right!
“Is this the attitude you should have when dealing with a customer?”
A smile hung on Xu Qing's face.
But paired with that sickly, pale face,
the smiling expression looked even more perverse no matter how one viewed it.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman carefully observed Xu Qing, seemingly trying to find a flaw in him.
Soon, the Slit-Mouthed Woman despaired.
She could not see through this human at all!
Xu Qing stood smiling in front of the Slit-Mouthed Woman, the terrifying aura around him resembling a boundless ocean.
As the Clown Mask remained on him longer and longer, its influence over Xu Qing grew increasingly severe.
The expression on his face became even more twisted.
Then, he lunged forward and grabbed the Slit-Mouthed Woman by the throat.
“Are you looking down on me?”
“So what if I'm human? You were trying to kill me earlier, weren't you?”
“As it happens, I've always been curious whether dissecting a ghost entity like you would be especially satisfying!”
The mental attack from earlier had left the Slit-Mouthed Woman dazed.
Before she could react, Xu Qing had already seized her by the throat.
It had to be known that she was not skilled in physical strength to begin with.
And Xu Qing had happened to place most of his attribute points into strength.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman was completely unable to break free.
Dense ghost aura surged from the Slit-Mouthed Woman's body, while mental attacks repeatedly washed over Xu Qing's mind.
But…
Ineffective!
Ineffective!
Ineffective!
The mental attacks were all ineffective.
Bang!
Xu Qing slammed the Slit-Mouthed Woman onto the ground, the terrifying force cracking the floor.
Immediately afterward, he sat on top of the Slit-Mouthed Woman and drew the Scale-Scraping Knife from his waist.
“Finally… finally, I can dissect a ghost entity!”
“I absolutely have to savor this moment!”
Xu Qing grew increasingly frenzied, driving the Scale-Scraping Knife in his hand violently into the Slit-Mouthed Woman's chest.
Squish!
The Scale-Scraping Knife easily tore through her decayed flesh.
Then…
A pitch-black heart was forcibly pulled out!
Thump~
Thump~
The heart was still beating!
Seeing this, the Slit-Mouthed Woman finally panicked.
She had been careless!
This bastard was actually insane!
No wonder the Werewolf and succubus from yesterday had not killed this human.
Damn it!
This guy had been disguising himself the entire time!
The more the Slit-Mouthed Woman thought about it, the more flustered she became.
She struggled while pleading, “Big brother, I won't do it again. Please, let me go.”
“Didn't you want me to become one of the exhibits in your display cabinet? That's wonderful. As it happens, I share the same interest as you.”
Xu Qing smiled sickly. “Since you love making display exhibits so much, you must be happy to become my specimen, right?”
Squish!
Xu Qing acted as if he had not heard the Slit-Mouthed Woman's cries at all, bringing the Scale-Scraping Knife down again and again.
The clarity skill multiplied the pain felt by the Slit-Mouthed Woman.
One cut followed another.
Her body was dissected piece by piece.
Yet her screams and pleas for mercy grew weaker and weaker…
Just then.
The door of the Convenience Store was pushed open.
A charred electric-shock ghost walked in.
At a glance, he saw Xu Qing dissecting the Slit-Mouthed Woman on the floor.
His legs immediately went limp, and he nearly fell to the ground.
Without looking back, he turned and ran.
Oh my god, that scared the life out of me!
There is a perverted human in the Happiness Community who likes dissecting ghosts!
I have to tell every ghost!