Demons Beside You

The effect of Silence gradually faded. Pierce South said, “I want a place with a good environment, clean and tidy, nice food, cheap prices, preferably with a lot of sexy ladies.”

“Only ten bucks per night. Tell the owner that I’ve recommended the place.”

“Have you just ignored my other requirements?”

“You look like you’re running away from trouble. Stop asking for more.”

Pierce South was speechless. The taxi stopped in front of a motel.

Pierce South entered the motel. “I need a room.”

“Twelve dollars. Thanks.”

“Gaia recommended the place. She told me that it only costs ten.”

“Fine. Ten in cash, no food.”

“Move your legs away.”

Pierce South saw an Asian woman mopping the floor beside him.

He gave a humph and pointed at the freshly made burgers beside the counter. “Give me two burgers.”

“Sorry, they’re not for sale,” the owner replied.

“What? Can you even finish all of them?”

“It’s none of your business,” the owner said.

Pierce South turned to leave in frustration.

He was running for his life now and had to keep a low profile, or else he would really have killed the owner.

“F**k! What a shithole!”

Pierce South waved his hand. The room was filled with a moldy odor.

Is this place even for people to live?

Damn, it’s all because of that Chinese!

Otherwise, Pierce South would not have ended in such a state.

If he wanted to stay in a proper hotel, he would need to show his ID.

Since that Chinese could find out about his train number, he would surely be able to do the same for hotels.

Staying in an improper motel like this was clearly a better choice.

Although it was unsatisfactory, he would at least be safe.

Pierce decided to get some food. He recalled seeing a restaurant nearby when he was in the car just now.

Pierce South went downstairs when he saw Chen Zhao sitting before the counter.

“Hey, Mr. Pierce, long time no see.”

Pierce turned and ran back upstairs. Chen Zhao pursed his lips. “How rude. Why are you all so rude?”

“F**k off. Is that a stereotype?”

“Auntie Li, did you tell him that?”

Ignoring their bickering, Li Qing continued to mop the floor in silence.

“You better go before he escapes. My burgers aren’t for you, because you never pay.”

“Fine.” Chen Zhao stole another burger before leaving. “Your burgers are so delicious.”

“Because they’re free?” Ethan said, displeased.

Chen Zhao went upstairs and saw Pierce South with his luggage at the end of the aisle. Panicked, he was about to climb out of the window.

Chen Zhao greeted Pierce South with a bright smile, but then raging flames erupted from the room before him and blocked his path.

“F**k!”

This asshole set the place on fire!

Enraged, Chen Zhao charged through the fire and kicked Pierce South at once.

Pierce South fell from the second floor with his luggage.

His suitcase popped open, and it was filled with cash.

Five hundred thousand. It was all the money he had.

Chen Zhao jumped down from the second floor.

Then, he turned and glanced at the motel. It all happened because he wanted to act cool.

Ethan and Li Qing had already run out from inside, and Ethan was obviously cursing loudly.

Chen Zhao walked up and stamped Pierce’s legs, fracturing them.

“Ethan, stop cussing. Take this as your compensation.”

“F**k! Do you know that my father gave this motel to me? Do you know how important it is?!”

“I think there’s about five hundred thousand in here.”

“Five hundred thousand?” Ethan’s eyes widened. “Haha… Nice fire! Out with the old, in with the new.”

Chen Zhao did not stay any longer.

He had to bring Pierce South away before the fire truck arrived.

Thus, he bid goodbye to Ethan and Li Qing.

At the moment, Pierce South had yet to recover from his fall.

He was in the trunk of the car.

All he could do was to keep struggling, hoping that someone would hear him.

Unfortunately, they were in the suburbs.

After some time, Chen Zhao finally dragged Pierce South down the car. Pierce scanned his surroundings in fear.

He had no idea where they were. It was all trees.

“What do you want? Mr. Chen… I was wrong! I apologize… Please let me off!”

“Nah, I’ve already forgotten about that.”

“Then… where are you bringing me to?”

Chen Zhao had been grabbing one of his legs and dragging him on the ground.

“As long as you can complete something, I promise I will never find you again.”

“Alright, what is it? I promise you that I’ll do it!” Pierce cried and shouted. “Please let me go!”

“I’ve been doing an experiment called the Claustrophobic Survival Challenge. I’ve done it a few times already, but nobody can complete it. I need you to participate in and complete the experiment for me.”

“What’s the Claustrophobic Survival Challenge?”

“You’ll find out very soon,” Chen Zhao said with a smile.

Soon, Pierce South heard some voice in front.

He saw that heavily built female driver!

Damn, I should have known that they know each other!

“Chen, is this deep enough?” Gaia asked with a shovel.

Chen Zhao turned around and glanced at Pierce South. “More or less… Mr. Pierce, get into that box.”

“What? What do you want?”

“Get inside.”

“Didn’t you want me to help you in the Claustrophobic Survival Challenge? I’ll help you!”

“This is the one,” Chen Zhao said calmly.

“Wait… You want to bury me alive?!”

“No, no, no. It’s called the Claustrophobic Survival Challenge.”

“I’ll give you anything you want!”

“What can you offer me?” Chen Zhao asked, squatting in front of Pierce South.

“I… I…”

“You should be out of money, right?” Chen Zhao asked.

“I…”

Pierce South could feel horror growing inside him. Suddenly, he had an idea. “I can translate that nautical dairy for you! I can help you find the treasures!”

Gaia looked at Chen Zhao. Before this, she did not know about the treasures.

But now that she did, she had to convince Chen Zhao to let her join.

“No need. I’ve already found someone to translate it for me.”

“Even if they can translate it, they might not find the treasures! There are many hidden meanings that only I know!”

“If you can do it, so can others. I know a professional exploration team. They have an actual professor. He’s definitely more professional than you.” Chen Zhao grinned. “Looks like you have nothing else to add. Time to start the Claustrophobic Survival Challenge.”