The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 370 - 260: Escape Plan

Chapter 370: Chapter 260: Escape Plan

"Since you’ve agreed to the transaction," the man named Yang Jian said, "give me your card number, and I will have the accountant transfer the money to you." He had agreed to the deal immediately upon Li Yi’s consent, preparing to transfer the money without giving Li Yi a chance to negotiate further.

Li Yi laughed and said, "I’m a straightforward person, money first, service later."

"Do you think a normal person would walk around with millions in their hands every day? There’s no signal in the Ghost Post Office, so we can only transfer the money to you afterward," another man spoke up. His name was Li Yang, also a newcomer, but his aura of supernatural power was strong, marking him as a Ghost Tamer.

"That’s also true."

Li Yi touched his chin, wondering whether he could handle these two Ghost Tamers if they teamed up against him.

Even though they possessed supernatural powers, their reactions were poor. At such a close distance, how many punches could he throw in an instant? Could he blast them into dust?

He probably could.

Just Ghost Tamers, hadn’t he killed one before?

Nonetheless, he continued, "Earth Prisoners are inherently evil and utterly untrustworthy, speaking is like farting to them. A deal worth millions, just on your word? Honestly, it’s hard to believe. There’s no legal recourse here, no contracts to sign. You can easily deny the debt, and I can’t exactly sue you, can I?"

"Here’s what we’ll do, I’ll take a loss here and give you a piece of paper for free. You can transfer the money when you leave, and then ask me for more paper if you need it."

The man named Yang Jian seemed to grow impatient. He pulled out a gleaming gold pistol from his body and tossed it over: "Stop your nonsense, take this as a down payment."

Li Yi was not unfamiliar with guns; he had undergone shooting training when he joined the Bureau. However, this gun was unusually heavy and burdensome, different from the norm. He expertly handled it, ejecting the magazine, which was also gleaming gold. To his surprise, the entire thing was made of gold.

"A single bullet in there is worth a hundred thousand in the market, just the magazine alone is worth two million. I’m at a loss here, consider the extra as a gift," Yang Jian said calmly.

Li Yi caressed the smooth, cold metal of the gun and his pupils shifted slightly, "Recently, gold’s value has indeed been skyrocketing. Some say supernatural forces can affect all materials but not gold. If one could build a safe room out of gold, it could block the entry of supernatural forces. Sadly, as a poor man, I can’t afford that much gold to construct a safe house."

"Using gold to make firearms was unexpected. Since gold can block supernatural powers, does that mean this thing can hit ghosts?"

He instantly understood the significance of gold weapons.

It seemed Ghost Tamers were different, having dealt with ghosts for so long, they had developed a unique toolset.

"Theoretically, you’re correct," said Yang Jian.

Theory, huh?

Li Yi suddenly laughed, "True, even if it hits a ghost, it probably won’t kill it, serving only as a slight hindrance. This thing is more for dealing with people, those who possess some supernatural powers... It can’t kill a ghost, but it can kill a person, seems like you’re a professional Ghost Tamer."

"But aren’t you worried about giving me such a weapon to possibly use against you?"

"You could try; perhaps the moment you aim the gun at me, you’ll already be dead," Yang Jian remarked.

Li Yi’s gaze flickered, recognizing the uniqueness of this man. It seemed Ghost Tamers had their levels, and this person might already be immune to gunfire.

So normal physical means were ineffective against this Ghost Tamer

If it really came to a fight, he might have to use that cracked short stick, deliver a stealthy blow to have a chance of winning. Relying solely on Fist Gang might be risky.

Yet, he and the people before him seemed to have no conflicts, no reason to fight.

Since these people, like Liu Qingqing, were eager to send the letters, it was best to let them get entangled, and he could slip away in the confusion.

Moreover, with a few Ghost Tamers as teammates, Liu Qingqing should also be able to complete her task and escape the Ghost Post Office. If lucky, Guo You might survive too, as in this world there were not many people he knew left. Having met them once, Li Yi still hoped that after he left, they could successfully rid themselves of the curse of the Ghost Post Office.

"Here’s the paper for you," Li Yi handed over a stack of black paper at that moment: "Remember to roll the paper into a strip when using it; otherwise, it burns too quickly, and the pathway from the Ghost Post Office will vanish before it’s fully formed, forcing you to waste a second paper. This is a trick I’ve figured out, consider it a free tip."

As he spoke, he also demonstrated, rolling a piece of paper into a long strip, resembling an incense stick used to commemorate the deceased.

Later, Li Yi shared some more information about the post office with the newcomers. After all, they had paid, and he saw no need to withhold information, especially since this was a group letter. If they could successfully deliver this letter, they could take Liu Qingqing and Guo You to the fourth floor for free.

As for what happened next... Li Yi couldn’t concern himself with that much anymore.

At that moment, Liu Qingqing and Guo You in Room 34 also heard the noise outside and immediately came out.

The appearance of Liu Qingqing instantly attracted the attention of the two Ghost Tamers there, and Li Yi even caught the hostility they showed.

Is this how Ghost Tamers usually meet each other?

Li Yi didn’t want to see Liu Qingqing and these people fight, so he immediately said, "Don’t be nervous, they are my teammates, Guo You, Liu Qingqing."

Hearing this, the hostility of the two others decreased a lot but they still remained cautious, and they kept sizing up Liu Qingqing.

Liu Qingqing frowned at this moment; she did not like the way they looked at her. Just a newbie, with no manners at all and what was with that look? Was she some rare animal? And why were they interested in her high heels? Both were Ghost Tamers, logically, they shouldn’t have such peculiar interests.

At this time, Yang Jian looked at Li Yi and said, "You just mentioned that this is a team letter, so it must belong to your Room 34, not our delivery task. We just came up from the second floor; it doesn’t make sense that we’d immediately have a delivery task."

"You want to go upstairs, and so does my companion; this is our third letter. After delivering this, we can go directly to the fourth floor. For you, this is a win-win situation, and as for whose task it is, that’s not important. Furthermore, I can decide that you can take this letter and lead this delivery task, how about it?" Li Yi said.

He needed to find a new partner for Liu Qingqing and Guo You before he left.

These two people seemed to be a viable option now.

"Li Yi, I don’t think handing over the third letter is the right choice. If we give the letter to him, we might still have to deliver three more letters on this floor before going to the fourth floor. If we take on the task now and succeed, we will be the messengers of the fourth floor, just one step away from the fifth floor where we can leave," Guo You voiced his disagreement.

Compared to this stranger named Yang Jian, he trusted Li Yi’s abilities more.

Li Yi didn’t say anything; he had his reasons, but he couldn’t reveal them.

After all, he was about to cross border and leave, so naturally, some of his actions would not be understood.

Liu Qingqing said, "Let’s see what happens, nobody knows what the third letter is like anyway."

"Liu Qingqing, I think the three of us have the ability to get to the fourth floor; we shouldn’t miss the opportunity," Guo You said anxiously.

Li Yi came over and spoke in a low voice, "If you want to survive, you must find new teammates. My ability is limited to this third floor. The people here have the same goal as you; all want to go to the Ghost Post Office on the fifth floor. You can use their strength to achieve your own goals."

"Besides, my time is up; I have to go. You have probably guessed over time that I am not from this world."

"People in this world don’t have skills like yours," Liu Qingqing looked at him deeply. She had suspected this but didn’t want to state it outright.

Li Yi continued, "Back at the museum, I obtained a puppet doll. If I carve my name on it, it will become a new me, just like that curator named Fang Hua... I will not participate in this delivery task. I will use this puppet doll to replace me for a while."

"We have been teammates, Liu Qingqing. During this delivery task, find an opportunity to kill my substitute and erase my traces from this world."

Liu Qingqing was shocked; Li Yi had actually come up with such an escape plan.

"If you are just leaving, why use a substitute?" she then asked.

"Just as a precaution. What if the curse of the Ghost Post Office targets me because I didn’t participate in the task? I don’t dare to gamble, and besides, I no longer need this thing. If not now, when?" Li Yi explained.

The puppet doll, though supernatural, couldn’t inherit the strength of its user; it was merely a puppet that retained memories.

Using it now was just to ensure his safe crossing and avoid any mishaps.

"I understand," Liu Qingqing nodded and then added, "If by this you can avoid the curse, it might not be a bad thing."

She highly regarded Li Yi; the two had cooperated multiple times, mutually benefiting and surviving together.

She didn’t want Li Yi to die, so the fact that he had such a unique way to escape the curse was a happy matter for her.

"When do you plan to act?" Liu Qingqing asked.

"Now," Li Yi’s gaze shifted, glancing at the others.

While the others were still discussing other matters, he quietly slipped out and returned to the room.