Chapter 78

In Room 1074, the most bizarre scene unfolded. In the eerie and terrifying room, a living person and the ghost in the mirror smiled at each other, both showing gentle expressions as if encouraging each other.

The figure in the mirror seemed to enjoy trying out various expressions, wanting to understand human emotions of joy, anger, and sorrow, which seemed to make him more real and free.

Han Fei had solid acting skills, and he recreated various human expressions, including surprise, happiness, and longing. The figure in the mirror continuously mimicked Han Fei.

However, when Han Fei made the expression of being moved, the figure in the mirror's expression became somewhat stiff. As a ghost, he could not truly express the emotion of being moved, which only living people could feel.

He had suffered unimaginable torment in his life, and now, all that remained in his heart was anger, having long forgotten the feeling of being moved.

His expression grew increasingly grim, and the figure in the mirror struggled for a long time before managing to make a somewhat similar expression.

"This delay is to my advantage!"

Han Fei knew how to respond. He was a very dedicated actor, and with all his skill points invested in acting, he could easily express inner emotions that were difficult for ordinary people to convey.

From simple pain and unease to despair and numbness, he gradually increased the difficulty.

First, despair, then a glimmer of hope, and slowly, a sense of hope rose in his heart. After much struggle, he finally achieved redemption.

The feeling of liberation was something the figure in the mirror could not imitate. Although he had "swallowed" many people, no one in this world had truly achieved liberation before Han Fei arrived.

The figure in the mirror's face twisted grotesquely, becoming somewhat frightening.

Han Fei, looking at the figure, wondered if he had gone too far.

For someone without systematic training, expressing a single emotion was already difficult, and Han Fei had directly mixed several emotions together.

Emotions were a release of the soul. The ghost in the mirror could mimic actions, but his expressions always carried resentment and pain.

The ghost took longer and longer to mimic Han Fei, but with continuous learning, the figure in the mirror became clearer.

With Han Fei's help, he began to resemble a real person more and more.

Han Fei didn't know if this was good or bad. He had no time to think about it; he just wanted to complete the task and leave the room as soon as possible.

Time ticked by, and the ghost in the mirror finally managed to make an expression of redemption. Han Fei received a notification in his mind that the task was complete.

"Attention, Player 0000! The G-level hidden task — The Mirror God's Game — has been completed! You have received the basic reward — one additional free skill point! You have also received the unique reward — The Mirror God's Blessing."

"The Mirror God's Blessing (Exclusive Passive Skill, cannot be upgraded with skill points): +30 resistance to mirror-type cursed items!"

"Note! This unique exclusive passive skill can only be obtained before the player reaches level 10!"

Hearing the system's voice, Han Fei's eyes changed, becoming much sharper.

"+30 resistance to mirror-type cursed items?"

Han Fei knew that many cursed items existed in this world, such as the dinner knife at Xu Qin's house. These cursed items could harm ghosts but also cause significant damage to players.

"If I have resistance to a certain type of cursed item, can I use it without taking damage? Unfortunately, The Mirror God's Blessing only applies to mirror-type items. It would have been better if it applied to knife-type items."

He grumbled to himself but was still grateful. He glanced at the mirror in the center of the living room; right in front of him was a terrifying mirror-type cursed item.

"Carry a mirror into battle? Or drop the mirror and run when I see someone?"

Han Fei quietly observed the mirror in front of him, and the figure in the mirror observed him back. Their greedy eyes met, and at that moment, they both had similar thoughts.

"My current abilities are far inferior to this mirror. I'll come back when I have the strength."

Continuing the game, Han Fei kept the figure in the mirror distracted, taking a step toward the living room door whenever he had a chance.

He got closer and closer to the door. According to the rules summarized by the effeminate man with his life, as long as he didn't leave the room, the gray hands would not appear.

Han Fei slowly retreated to the door of Room 1074 and slowly opened it.

He didn't rush to escape, still playing the game with the mirror. When the figure in the mirror was again stuck on the expression of pity, Han Fei finally smiled.

"I will come back and tell you what true redemption is."

With that, Han Fei rushed out of Room 1074.

Before the gray hands could reach him, he chose to exit the game.

The world turned blood-red, and Han Fei forcefully removed the game helmet.

"Close call! I can't be careless in that hellish world!"

At first, Han Fei thought his relationship with his neighbors was improving, and life would gradually become more comfortable. Who knew he would be ambushed by the outsiders on the sixth floor.

Those people had probably noticed Han Fei long ago but held back due to Xu Qin. They had been waiting until she left.

"The NPCs in this game are probably the most cruel and cunning of all games. I must never underestimate them."

Having narrowly escaped death, Han Fei lay on his bed, utterly exhausted: "When I earn more money, I'll definitely buy a health game pod that can connect to a helmet. A high-end game pod costs about 300,000. With my current ability, helping the police solve six murder cases will be enough to buy it..."

Dreaming of his game pod, Han Fei fell into a deep sleep.

...

Sunlight streamed into the room, and Han Fei felt he had only slept for a short while when he was woken by a phone call.

"Director Jiang?"

"Come to the filming location. I have something very important to tell you."

"Okay."

Han Fei noticed that Director Jiang's tone was different from usual. He quickly washed up and headed to the old city's North Street.

Holding a scallion pancake he bought on the way, Han Fei entered the filming location in his usual casual attire.

Many staff members greeted him warmly, but Han Fei just smiled shyly; he still wasn't used to being the center of attention.

"Han Fei! Over here!"

Chang Wu ran over to Han Fei and led him to a room on the second floor. "Why are you dressed so casually today?!"

"I always dress like this."

"Give me the pancake, and go in quickly."

Without further explanation, Han Fei handed over the pancake and pushed open the door.

In the small room, five people were seated, with Director Jiang at the far end.

"Han Fei, let me introduce you. This is Long Jie from Youlong Culture, both the producer and the leader of the main investors. Next to her is our female lead, Jin Nian..."

Director Jiang introduced Han Fei to everyone, leaving him somewhat puzzled.

"Actually, we called you here today to offer you a different role." Long Jie didn't look down on Han Fei for his casual attire; instead, she felt like she had discovered a gem.

"A different role?" Han Fei was slightly taken aback. "What role?"

"We want you to play the male lead in 'The Flower of Evil'."