After forming a contract with the old willow tree ghost.
Zhang Wei did not linger, nor did he take the old willow tree ghost into his ghost-back tattoo.
"Let me go out for a walk?"
The old willow tree ghost was surprised.
Zhang Wei nodded:
"Old Man Willow, haven't you been confined here for over three hundred years? Don't you really want to go out and see this prosperous world?"
"Now that you are free from your restraints, isn't this the best opportunity?"
Just now, Zhang Wei had suggested to the old willow tree ghost that he go out for a month, wander around, and experience the prosperity and splendor of this world.
After all.
He had been locked up for over three hundred years.
Now that he had freed him from his restraints, he couldn't just put him back into his ghost-back tattoo, could he?
Wouldn't that be like changing prisons?
Moreover, it would be good for Old Man Willow to go out and explore. It would be a good opportunity to understand this era and keep up with the times, which would also be beneficial to him.
After all.
Old Man Willow did not understand the technology of this era, which would be detrimental to ghost exorcism.
Zhang Wei didn't want Old Man Willow to be unable to exorcise ghosts in the future. For example, if Sadako escaped into a television, and he asked Old Man Willow to catch Sadako inside the television, but Old Man Willow replied, "What is a television?"
Besides.
There was another point.
"Then I will respectfully accept your offer."
The old willow tree ghost could not resist Zhang Wei's enthusiasm and accepted his kindness, then teased:
"When I return in a month, I will bring you back some local specialties."
It remembered the conversation between the horror house employees before.
An employee who went on vacation had mentioned local specialties to another employee.
Zhang Wei smiled and continued:
"Haha, alright. By the way, Old Man Willow, while you are out exploring for a month, I have something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"What is it?"
"While you are traveling outside, please help me inquire about information regarding the Iron Coffin Zombie."
This was Zhang Wei's other idea.
He might as well use Old Man Willow's trip to gather information about the Iron Coffin Zombie.
Compared to the Guard Department and ghost exorcists, Old Man Willow, being a ghost, would be more likely to get information, as he could inquire from other ghosts using his ghost identity.
Wouldn't this be like infiltrating the 'enemy's' ranks?
After all.
The Iron Coffin Zombie, the Ghost Infant faction, and the Senluo Department, these three forces might all target him.
Zhang Wei did not intend to wait for death.
For the Senluo Department, he could ask for help from the Guard Department to investigate.
The Ghost Infant faction would be handled by Huahua.
Now, only the mastermind behind the Iron Coffin Zombie remained. Old Man Willow going out to explore was the most suitable person to investigate.
Following that.
Zhang Wei recounted his encounter with the Iron Coffin Zombie in the Northeast and the ambush he faced.
The old willow tree ghost frowned and snorted:
"To refine a corpse into a zombie through unnatural means, such a heinous act. And it's suspected to be an act of revenge."
"Zhang Wei, I will definitely help you inquire about this matter."
"Thank you, Old Man Willow."
"Haha, no need to thank me. On the contrary, it is I who should be grateful to you for allowing me to go out."
The old willow tree ghost said directly:
"Also, Zhang Wei, don't be polite with me. You are now my master."
"You said it yourself, Old Man Willow, are you sure you want me to not be polite?"
"Yes."
"Then let's go drink milk tea. I'll take you to get some milk-flavored tea, let's go."
"..."
[Ding! Old Man Willow's mouth twitched. He was careless...]
[Host has obtained System Points +100]
"Old Man Willow, it seems you don't know what milk tea is. Let me explain it to you."
Zhang Wei walked out of the horror house, talking eloquently:
"Milk tea is much tastier than the tea you gave me before. Your tea is like Dilraba, while milk tea is like... Poto-sensei."
"???"
[Ding! Old Man Willow's mouth twitched. Is it an illusion? Why does the teacher you mentioned sound unprofessional?]
[Host has obtained System Points +110]
Out of curiosity, the old willow tree ghost asked: "Who is Poto-sensei?"
Zhang Wei grinned:
"I forgot. Old Man Willow, you haven't seen Poto-sensei. It's okay, I have Poto-sensei's study materials on my computer. When the time comes, you can watch them, and you'll know who Poto-sensei is."
"Oh? Study materials? That's great. I must see them. To be honest, Old Xu likes to study the most. The employees at the horror house love to read, and I often borrow their books."
The old willow tree ghost said:
"It seems that Poto-sensei is called a teacher, so she must be very capable."
"Yes, very capable. Poto-sensei is my enlightenment teacher. She taught me a lot. I was able to transform from a child into an adult thanks to Poto-sensei's excellent teaching."
"Oh, is she that capable? I'm a bit eager to see Poto-sensei's study materials."
"You said it yourself, Old Man Willow. Then after we buy milk tea, I'll buy you a mobile phone so that we can contact each other when you go out and about, and I can also send you some study materials."
"Okay."
...
That night.
Xiamen University, student dormitory.
Zhang Wei opened the door.
"Holy crap? Brother Wei? Why are you here?"
Li Junfei, who was playing on the computer, turned around and saw the doorway, then shouted in surprise.
Zhang Wei laughed heartily:
"Junfei, your words make it sound like I'm catching someone cheating. This is my dorm, why can't I come back?"
Looking around.
Zhang Wei couldn't help but ask:
"Hmm? Where's Fatty? Isn't he with you?"
"I say, Brother Wei, it's already the next day. Fatty was playing with me last night."
Li Junfei did not hide anything and told Zhang Wei that they had played together last night. He fell asleep halfway through playing, and after waking up, he played with Fatty for a while longer until morning. Fatty then left, as he was not a student here and couldn't stay here all the time.
Zhang Wei nodded, with a hint of regret in his eyes.
He had originally planned to "shear the wool" from Fatty.
But it was okay.
He could still do it next time.
Li Junfei said that Fatty would find him to play in a couple of days, and they would have a chance to meet then.
At this time.
Li Junfei chatted while playing League of Legends: "Brother Wei, are you planning to move back to the dorm? Is your business finished?"
"Yeah, it's finished."
"Oh wow, that's great. Come on, help me rank up."
Li Junfei spoke eloquently:
"Last night I said I'd help Fatty reach Platinum, but who knew Fatty would carry me to victory. Now I'm Platinum, Brother Wei, hurry up and help me reach Diamond."
"No, I'm not playing games today. I'm exhausted these past two days, running around everywhere, and even went to Wenling City overnight. I need to rest well."
Zhang Wei said, patting his stomach:
"I haven't eaten the barbecue near the school for a long time. I want to go eat. Junfei, want to go together? My treat."
"If I can get a free barbecue, then I must go."
Li Junfei immediately chose to go AFK, got up, and put on his jacket:
"By the way, Brother Wei, are it just the two of us eating barbecue? Why don't we call the class monitor? I just went out to buy snacks and happened to see the class monitor."
"You saw the class monitor so late?"
"Yeah, Brother Wei, do you think everyone is like you, able to get good grades without studying? The class monitor went to the Northeast with you and fell behind on some coursework. If she doesn't study, won't she fail?"
Zhang Wei suddenly realized.
Lu Lianxue was going to the girls' dormitory to get study materials from her classmates to review.
"Alright, I'll call the class monitor and see if she wants to eat barbecue."
"Coincidentally, I also have something to ask the class monitor."
"Oh wow? What is it? Brother Wei, are you going to confess to the class monitor?"
"That's adult stuff, little kids shouldn't ask."
"Haha, that won't do, I'll ask."
The two laughed and joked as they walked towards the barbecue stall near the school.
...