My ‘Healing’ Game
Chapter 131 Harmonious Colleague Relations

Chapter 131: Chapter 131 Harmonious Colleague Relations

The ghost within the white wax had worked in the convenience store for a long time, encountering all sorts of lonely ghosts and a variety of monsters, but it was the first time he had ever encountered someone like Han Fei.

Looking at the smile on Han Fei’s face at that moment, the ghost felt a genuine fear inside, unable to discern what emotion lay behind that smile.

It didn’t feel any happiness from that smile, only a kind of pleasure that was hard to describe.

The man in front of him seemed like he was wearing heavy shackles and holding a blood-dripping knife, dancing in the depths of Hell.

The complexity of human nature was fully embodied in that man—he felt fear and unease, yet he seemed to be adapting to that fear at an alarming rate.

Silently avoiding eye contact, the white wax dared not meet Han Fei’s gaze.

Han Fei also noticed that white wax had suddenly become much more docile, but he didn’t think too much of it, simply assuming it was because he had killed the shop manager, causing the other to lower his attitude.

Looking at the city outside the window, Han Fei recalled the map left by the building chief, "Happiness Residential Community is in a remote location, all the dangerous buildings in this area have been marked by the building chief. Compared to other areas, the district where Happiness Residential Community is located is already very safe, I need to cherish this fact."

"To reach the ’exit’ that the building chief finally marked, there are two methods."

"One is to enhance my own strength, then stealthily cross the city district. The smaller the target, the fewer ghosts and monsters will be disturbed, and I could finally reach the location of the exit."

"Another method is to steadily and securely clear out all the ghosts and monsters in every building, claim them for myself, and push my controlled area all the way to the exit!"

"Both methods have their pros and cons, and I could work on them simultaneously," Han Fei stood inside the building, his gaze fixated on the distant Yimin Private Academy.

"Every Resentment Soul in this Deep World has its own obsession, making it hard for them to unite, and that is my opportunity."

"Compared to going it alone, I am better at leveraging the strength of numbers."

Touching the window, Han Fei drew a straight line: "Happiness Residential Community, Yimin Convenience Store, Yimin Private Academy—by connecting these three places, I could construct a safe corridor, rallying the strength of these three places to support each other and explore further into the district."

"Perfect Life" was originally a simulation life type of healing-type game, but Han Fei decided to switch to a different style of play.

He stood quietly by the window, not exiting the game until nearly four in the morning, when he finally saw the person he had been waiting for.

The one-eyed clerk, covered in wounds, carrying a tattered paperman, returned to the convenience store.

"The woman in the bridal gown didn’t come back with him? Did she scatter her soul? Or is she trapped in the Death Building?"

Stuffing the white wax into his pocket, Han Fei, taking advantage of his ability to exit the game at any time, ran out of the building again.

Taking advantage of the emptiness around him, and still wearing his convenience store uniform, he dashed into the Yimin Convenience Store.

The Soul Bell rang out, and the one-eyed clerk, carrying that tattered paperman, stood dumbly in the store.

The shelves were knocked over, various items scattered all over the place, and even the shop’s glass door had been smashed.

Hearing footsteps, the one-eyed clerk slowly turned to look behind him, his remaining eye full of confusion.

"Was the shop smashed?"

"If it was just the shop being smashed, I would definitely be upset. The key point is that the shop manager also scattered his soul," Han Fei spoke outright, stunning the one-eyed.

Staring at the employee uniform on Han Fei, he slowly regained some of his senses and hurried towards the storeroom.

The shelves were pushed to the wall, and expressionless papermen were scattered all over the floor.

He walked between the papermen, looking at the gap behind the last row of shelves, and was directly stunned.

"Where is the shop manager’s coffin?"

"It was smashed along with the shop manager."

Han Fei gestured to the one-eyed clerk to follow him, and the two of them opened the back door of the convenience store and entered the eerie alley behind it.

"Esteemed seniors, the shop manager who has been imprisoning and exploiting you has scattered his soul. The spell he planted on you should also be lifted by now. You could try walking out of the walls now."

The ghosts sealed in the walls dared not leave at will, for once the Curse was triggered, their fragile Soul Bodies might shatter instantly.

The back alley suddenly became quiet, and after a moment, an old lady tried to walk out from the walls.

She completely detached from the wall, and her Soul Body was unharmed.

A few seconds later, the alley seemed to completely boil over as Dark Souls surged out.

Although they only retained a bit of their Residual Grudge Energy, their number was overwhelming, and when they gathered, they emitted an astonishing Grudge Energy.

"From today onward, no one will limit your freedom, I’ve done what I promised."

Han Fei granted all the Residual Souls freedom, but most of them did not leave the alley.

They had no ability to protect themselves and would probably be devoured by the Ghosts and Monsters nearby if they left this place.

Han Fei had also considered this scenario, "We are bound together by this convenience store. If you really have nowhere else to go, you can continue to stay here and run this place as if it’s your own store. No one will exploit you, and no one will bully you. Everyone is equal here, and I will make this place a sheltering home."

Spreading his arms, Han Fei sincerely looked at all the Residual Grudge Energy, "You can leave anytime, no one will hinder your freedom. If you get tired or weary outside, you can always come back. As long as I am in this store, the door will always be open for you, welcoming you anytime."

The Residual Grudge Energy, powerless, had nowhere to go in the Deep World, a world itself with nowhere to turn, filled only with despair and pain. By contrast, Han Fei’s side offered a hint of tender warmth.

After he finished speaking, he entered the storeroom, and almost without hesitation, the remaining Residual Souls chose to enter the store with him.

The Paperman Store Manager chose to control the staff through curses and torment, while Han Fei was willing to trust everyone and proactively accept them all.

If it had not been for the Paperman Store Manager’s past atrocities, the Residual Souls would not have recognized Han Fei’s kindness, nor would they have voluntarily followed him.

These Residual Souls together formed a force not to be underestimated, and they were all experienced old employees.

After gaining the Residual Souls’ recognition, Han Fei then turned to the One-eyed Clerk, "Actually, I’m not doing all this just for myself. I once met a very cute child, and he wanted me to find his brother."

At the mention of the word "brother," a complex emotion flickered through the murky eyes of the One-eyed Clerk.

"His name is Yinghuo, and he and his mother live in the motel next to the convenience store," Han Fei used the secret of touching the depths of the soul, gently patting the One-eyed Clerk’s shoulder, "Go and spend some time with them; don’t let them worry. Once you’re done, I hope you will come back here to help me."

Han Fei felt excitement and pain from the One-eyed Clerk, as well as love for his family.

"This used to be a cannibalistic store, full of blood and filth. Now, I want to completely change this store, making it a not-so-desperate place where souls can feel a bit of warmth."

Han Fei’s gaze was earnest, and the One-eyed Clerk stared at him for a long time before finally nodding, "I will stay."

As the One-eyed Clerk uttered these words, a cold voice echoed in Han Fei’s mind.

"Player number 0000, please note! Under the influence of the title ’Shop Manager’, Yinglong’s friendliness rating increases by ten! He decides to become your clerk."

"Yinglong (the Grudge of the convenience store): He was once a customer, once a product, and once a clerk. He has experienced much pain and torment."

Han Fei knew the One-eyed Clerk was formidable, but he hadn’t realized he was also a Grudge, which also indicated just how painful and terrifying his experiences must have been.

"Grudges vary in strength, and One-eyed is probably among the weaker ones. But that’s okay, as long as he consumes enough ’food,’ he will surely grow stronger."

After retaining One-eyed, Han Fei discussed with all the Residual Souls about how they should proceed.

The Bridal Gown Woman had been tricked by the store manager once and might come looking for them. To be safe, Han Fei decided to temporarily close the store.

He also instructed the One-eyed Clerk that if the Bridal Gown Woman came, he should take all the Residual Souls and flee to the Happiness Residental Community.

After dealing with the store’s miscellaneous issues, Han Fei ran back to Building One of Happiness Residental Community at a sprinter’s pace.

He entered the haunted house 1044 to find Wei Youfu and told him about the possibility of the One-eyed Clerk seeking refuge before exiting the game.

The world became shrouded in a bloody hue, and consciousness began to drift away.

"What a long and thrilling night..."