In the tense atmosphere, even time seems to have slowed down.

After staying nervously for a while, they found that nothing unexpected happened at all. Even when the clock in the living room pointed at twelve:30, nothing happened. Over time, everyone's nerves couldn't help but relax.

"Gulugulugulugulu..."

"I'm hungry."

Ren Xuan made a simple and unpretentious voice, which also attracted Gu Moli's disdainful gaze: "If you put it in, people like you will basically be ruthlessly killed by the author within ten chapters of the show, and then become the fuse for the first murder case and the entire case..."

"Hey! Don't scare people!"

"I'm a reasonable guess. If I'm hungry, I'll make things by myself. Although the food in the kitchen is a bit difficult to get, it can be solved by using some time."

“Hey….”

When Ren Xuan heard that he wanted to cook by himself, he immediately showed a embarrassed look, but unexpectedly, he actually ran to the kitchen by himself in the end.

Because it is not a closed space, no one is allowed to follow Gu Moli. After all, the other party is a VIP player with ability. Moreover, compared to a supporting man like Ren Xuan, Gu Moli feels that the person who is selected by the murderer is more likely to be the only ordinary person among the six.

Yun Xiaoyue.

"that...."

When he said that Cao Cao was here, just as Gu Moli was thinking, Yun Xiaoyue suddenly raised her hand, looking a little embarrassed, and her face turned slightly red: "I want to go to the toilet..."

"I'll go with you."

Without Gu Moli's reminder, Li Shaohua cooperated very well and said, "It's too dangerous to be alone. It would be much better if I'm with you, right?"

"Yeah...thank you."

Yun Xiaoyue smiled slightly at Li Shaohua, then stood up, nodded to Zhuge beside her, and then went to the toilet on the first floor of the villa with Li Shaohua.

However, just when the two of them got up.

Gu Moli, who had just confirmed his eyes with Li Shaohua, suddenly felt a chill on his back, and then he suddenly looked up and looked in the direction of Li Shaohua and Yun Xiaoyue.

"...Zhuge! You go with them!"

“Hey!?”

Yun Xiaoyue and Li Shaohua turned around in shock, and even Zhuge's face froze, showing a little uncomfortable look.

“Even I can’t….”

"You don't need to go in." Gu Moli added: "Stand at the door just in case. If something happens, remember to scream loudly. Zhuge, you will immediately break the door and rush in. Do you understand?"

"Oh...will it..."

Are you overly nervous? Although you didn't say it, Yun Xiaoyue and Li Shaohua's expressions both showed this meaning.

However, Zhuge had no intention of objection.

Gu Moli also shook his head.

"Just be cautious."

"In special circumstances, let's take more responsibility."

"Well...I understand."

Yun Xiaoyue and Li Shaohua were not unreasonable people, so they nodded quickly to agree.

In this way, Ren Xuan, Li Shaohua, Yun Xiaoyue, Zhuge, and the four of them had something to do and could take care of each other. So Gu Moli pulled Hua Qiong to sit down on the sofa beside him. The view at this location was very good, and you could see Ren Xuan in the kitchen and Zhuge at the door of the toilet at the same time.

Immediately afterwards.

"Tell me, what do you think?"

Gu Moli asked Hua Qiong, who had been silent since the beginning.

"......Hmm? Hey? Boss, ask me?"

"nonsense."

Gu Moli gave Huaqiong a angrily glance, and the latter showed a flattering expression.

"I thought you didn't need my help at all, boss."

"Oh, about this."

Gu Moli buried his body in the sofa and relaxed: "You are my bodyguard, and since the time of the Golden Treasure, I will not treat you as a fool again."

"boss....!"

Hua Qiong showed an extremely touching expression.

"Okay, OK." Gu Moli waved his hand: "Stop chatting, return to the point, do you have any discoveries and ideas? This weird Phantom City."

"Um...."

Hua Qiong obviously attached great importance to Gu Moli's question, so she thought about it for a while before she said in a deep voice: "I think the main clue is the curse of Duke Phantom. Boss, do you still remember that sentence?"

"When the bell rings at midnight, the evil ghosts I raise will break out of their cage and hunt in my castle. Only the only surviving ones can receive my gift... right?"

"Yes."

Hua Qiong continued: "Will this be a riddle...?"

"riddle?"

"Yes!" At this point, Hua Qiong suddenly became excited: "Look, there are no in all kinds of reasonings. Everyone is trapped in an ancient house. The murderer sets up a riddle. Only those who solve the riddle can leave. There is a hidden truth that has been hidden for a hundred years...."

As he spoke, Hua Qiong's voice gradually faded.

Gu Moli looked at her with a look of a fool: "...Did you seek inspiration from reasoning?"

"Uhhhh!"

"Not to mention the ancient house, have you forgotten that this house appeared out of thin air? Or are you willing to accept that this house is the so-called Phantom Duke's mansion, and do not think about the scientific possibilities in it?"

“Woo woo….”

At the end of the day, Gu Moli not only sighed: "You are not really a fool, are you?"

"I'm just giving an example... The main reason is that this Phantom Duke's curse is really suspicious. I really think there will be any clues inside."

"nonsense."

“……Eh?”

Gu Moli's face remained unchanged: "Of course there are clues here! Since Phantom City really exists, all things related to Phantom City are clues, and the curse of this Phantom Duke is even more suspicious. Otherwise, the mysterious voice just now would not have emphasized this point."

"I just said it's really suspicious!"

"but!"

Gu Moli changed the subject: "The reasoning method is wrong! Don't use common sense to reason! There are only a few cases where the methods in reasoning can succeed in reality. Use basic logic to reason. All reasoning must be built on top of clues!"

"Unless you are playing games, don't make up for it."

“Yes…yes!”

Hua Qiong didn't know why, but suddenly gave Gu Moli a military salute... Could this guy be that he has a military background at home? Or is it just a simple funny thing?

Putting aside the instant doubts in his heart, Gu Moli started thinking again.

The Curse of the Duke of Phantom.

Although Hua Qiong's reasoning method is outrageous, the conclusion is correct. That curse is indeed worth pondering. And according to the content, it is very likely to be related to the method of leaving this villa. However, he still couldn't find a clue for a while. The bell rang at midnight, and the evil ghosts raised were out of the cage and hunted everyone in the castle. Only the only surviving person can receive the gift from the Phantom Duke.

Is there any hidden meaning in this?

Or...

"ah------!!!"

...... Before Gu Moli could think of the answer, a sharp scream suddenly broke the silence of the villa and the atmosphere that gradually stabilized.

The direction of the sound coming is...

....bathroom!
Chapter completed!