I nodded, agreeing with her.
We decided to talk to the boss first to see if we could get more information from him.
We walked up to the front desk and found the owner sitting behind the counter.
When he saw us approaching, his face suddenly turned pale, as if he didn't expect that we could safely appear in front of him.
We stood at the front desk and stared at the boss. His face looked paler and paler, his hands tremblingly touched the counter, and his eyes were evasive.
Yuan Ling and I looked at each other and both understood that there was a terrible secret hidden here.
"Boss, what happened? Please tell us the truth." My tone was firm and my eyes were sharp.
The boss swallowed and looked extremely nervous.
"You...do you really want to know? I know, maybe even you..."
"We are not afraid, we just want to know the truth." Yuan Ling's voice was calm and firm, and her eyes revealed unquestionable determination.
The boss hesitated for a long time and finally seemed to have made a decision.
He took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "Okay, I'll tell you, but what happens after that... I don't bear any responsibility."
We nodded in understanding, and then he slowly began to reveal the terrible truth.
It turns out that the hotel was once a prosperous inn until that horrific event happened.
That night, a young woman committed suicide here. Her death was very strange and seemed to be related to some kind of dark ritual.
Since then, the hotel has been controlled by an ominous evil spirit.
The boss wanted to leave, but was threatened by the evil spirit and could only stay here and become its tool.
He is forced to follow the orders of an evil spirit, luring lonely travelers to stay overnight, and then in the dead of night the evil spirit drains their life force to increase his own power.
Hearing this truth, Yuan Ling and I both felt a chill.
The existence of evil spirits is far more powerful and sinister than we imagine.
"So, where is this evil spirit now?" I asked.
The boss pointed tremblingly in the direction of the second floor.
“In…in a closed room upstairs.
That's its territory, and anyone who goes in... doesn't come back alive. "
Yuan Ling and I looked at each other and both understood what this meant.
We have to go to that room, find that evil spirit, and fix it all.
"Let's go take a look." Yuan Ling's voice was calm, but there was a hint of determination in her eyes.
We thanked the boss and carefully went upstairs.
With each step up the stairs, the oppressive feeling and stench became stronger.
We came to the closed room, the door was closed tightly, and there was a cold atmosphere.
In front of the closed door, Yuan Ling and I exchanged a firm look.
I took a deep breath and slowly opened the door.
The sharp sound of the door hinge echoed in the silent corridor, adding a bit of eerieness to the already tense atmosphere.
The room was filled with a depressing atmosphere, and the mottled paint on the walls seemed to tell horrific stories that had happened.
I felt a powerful evil force lingering in the depths of the room, like a lurking beast, ready to pounce at any time.
"I've heard of this thing. It's called the 'Soul Eater'." Yuan Ling's voice was low, and there was a trace of determination in her eyes. "It is said that this evil spirit specializes in sucking people's souls to increase their own strength."
I nodded and we cautiously stepped into the room.
As we entered, the atmosphere in the room became heavier, and an unspeakable fear spread from the bottom of my heart.
I tried to control my breathing and stay calm.
Suddenly, a harsh roar sounded in the room, accompanied by a gust of cold wind.
The air seemed to be filled with invisible tentacles trying to wrap around our bodies.
I quickly drew out the magic weapon I was carrying and prepared to deal with the coming attack.
"Soul Eater, I know you are here!" I shouted loudly, my voice full of determination, "Show your true face!"
The atmosphere in the room suddenly solidified, and then, a vague figure gradually emerged from the darkness.
The figure was somewhat distorted and deformed, giving people an indescribable sense of weirdness.
Its eyes seemed to glow red in the darkness, cold and cruel.
"How dare you challenge me!" Soul Eater's voice was full of resentment, and its figure slowly expanded in the room, becoming bigger and bigger.
Yuan Ling and I immediately entered a fighting state. We knew that this battle would not be easy.
The power of the Soul Eater is great, and we must use our full strength.
The Soul Eater let out a shrill laugh and rushed towards us.
Its twisted figure moved quickly in the darkness, seeming to leave its shadow in every corner.
Yuan Ling and I worked closely together, and although we couldn't match the strength of the Soul Eaters, our coordinated operations and understanding of tactics allowed us to remain undefeated in this dangerous battle.
I waved the magic weapon and released streaks of light, while Yuan Ling used her superb Qi control skills to form Qi walls, trying to limit the Soul Eater's range of activities.
The Soul Eater let out an angry roar, and its body suddenly became blurry, as if it had turned into a black mist, spreading continuously in the room.
This ability makes it difficult for us to capture its specific location, making the battle more difficult.
"Be careful, it's changing position!" Yuan Ling's voice revealed nervousness.
I held the magic weapon tightly and concentrated on sensing the changes in the airflow around me.
Suddenly, a cold arm stretched out from the black mist and went straight to my neck.
I subconsciously ducked sideways, while waving my magic weapon to counterattack.
However, Soul Eater seemed to be well prepared and quickly retreated into the black mist, avoiding my attack.
The battle became more intense, and the Soul Eater began to use more bizarre methods.
Its sound echoed around the room, seeming to come from all directions, making it difficult to distinguish authenticity from fiction.
Whenever our attack is about to hit, it always dodges in incredible ways.
"We must find its weakness!" I shouted to Yuan Ling, while continuing to deal with the Soul Eater.
My heart is full of determination. No matter what, I cannot let this evil existence continue to harm the world.
Yuan Ling's eyes shone with wisdom, and she seemed to be thinking about countermeasures.
She suddenly recited a spell, formed a seal with her hands, and then directed a powerful energy at the Soul Eater in the black mist.
The Soul Eater was hit by this sudden attack and let out an angry howl.
However, it quickly regrouped and was apparently not too damaged.
As the battle continued, the Soul Eater's attacks became more ferocious.
Every time its figure flashes past in the black mist, it brings a burst of cold air, as if it will freeze our souls too.
