Chapter 13 - The Nine Nether Spirit Cleansing Wine! A Sudden Change in the Cook’s Attitude!

“This young man… how dare he provoke such a powerful ghost!”

The bearded uncle was shocked by Lin Yu’s actions.

From his experience, this “dinner” might be the most dangerous moment in the entire horror game!

After all, during a meal, many “unwritten rules” could easily be violated.

The less trouble caused, the better!

Moreover, the “Cook” was immensely powerful!

While chopping wood for him, a single wrong stroke had cost the uncle an arm, and not even the charms he’d obtained in previous dungeons could protect him!

This alone showed how powerful this ghost was!

Even though the young man and the girl with glasses had been fine so far, perhaps because of some protection, this reckless move… would surely lead him to a terrible fate!

The mature woman and the ghostly Madam Zhang also noticed Lin Yu’s actions, but instead of worry, they seemed amused.

“This arrogant brat is practically signing his death warrant!”

“That damned kid… but good, now I won’t have to dirty my hands! His necklace won’t protect him from that guy!”

Apart from the bearded uncle, Xiao Li was also very worried about Lin Yu!

Seeing the heads and the bearded uncle’s and mature woman’s miserable states, Xiao Li realized that her safety so far was entirely thanks to Lin Yu.

This sparked a sense of gratitude and reliance on him in her heart.

But…

Xiao Li, unlike the others, had a feeling that, perhaps, Lin Yu wasn’t seeking death after all!

And Lin Yu, of course, wasn’t heading towards his doom!

He looked at the cook silently drinking, then boldly sat down across from him.

The cook raised his gaze to Lin Yu and asked in a gravelly voice. “Why aren’t you eating? Don’t like my cooking?”

His raspy voice, though calm, carried a terrifying undertone, as if daring Lin Yu to nod, so he could kill him instantly!

Lin Yu simply laughed without answering.

“Such crude liquor must be hard to drink!”

Without waiting for a reply, Lin Yu picked up the cook’s bowl and poured out its contents onto the floor!

Sploosh!

This act shocked everyone present!

“This kid… he’s asking for death!” Madam Zhang’s face lit up with unhidden joy!

The bearded uncle and the mature woman looked terrified, the latter worrying that if the cook got angry, she might be caught in the crossfire!

Even the accountant ghost’s brow furrowed.

“Oh no, that cook has a violent temper… there might be a fight!” Only Xiao Li’s eyes glimmered, as though she realized something.

At the table where Lin Yu and the cook sat, the cook, seeing his emptied bowl, also stood up.

“You seem to be… provoking me?” His voice was cold, a rare tone for him.

But just as he was about to lash out, he paused.

A faint aroma of wine drifted into his nose.

Lin Yu, sitting across from him, slowly took out a blue-white porcelain bottle from his chest.

Pop!

Lin Yu uncorked the bottle, and a strange fragrance filled the air.

“How could I dare provoke you? With such exceptional culinary skill, you must have excellent taste. I just couldn’t bear seeing you drink such crude liquor!”

Lin Yu chuckled, pouring the Nine Nether Spirit Cleansing Wine into the cook’s bowl.

“Try my wine!”

The cook’s eyes gleamed!

If anyone else had tried to provoke him, the cook would have slapped them to death!

But… this wine’s aroma was too alluring!

Just by smelling it, he felt a pleasurable sensation, as if his very soul was soothed!

And Lin Yu’s words were a flattering touch, so the cook huffed, then sat back down.

“Fine, I’ll try your wine!” He raised the bowl, taking a big gulp!

The moment the wine entered his mouth, his body trembled!

An unprecedented sensation washed over him!

“This wine… what an exceptional treat!”

He shivered, feeling a pure, cold Yin energy cleansing his soul.

When he came back to himself… his bowl was empty, not a drop left!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Truly remarkable wine!” He placed the bowl down heavily, looking at Lin Yu with newfound respect, any previous hostility nearly gone!

This wine was superior to any “fine wine” he’d tasted before coming to the inn!

It was truly exceptional!

Seeing his reaction, Lin Yu knew he had succeeded!

As he’d thought… earlier, every time the cook took a sip of that crude liquor, his brow furrowed, yet he kept drinking it!

Clearly, this was a drink-loving ghost with discerning taste!

Using the Nine Nether Spirit Cleansing Wine as a bribe was just the right move!