The world remained as bleak as ever, devoid of light.

A world without the sun is destined to be forever shrouded in chaos and darkness.

Yet, the bustling prosperity of Hanging Valley Town still astonished Zhao Yi.

There were many specters.

They seemed to be repeating what they did in life, in an orderly fashion.

Various professions continued to operate in ways incomprehensible to humans. Occasionally, some well-dressed office workers would curse angrily, wondering which damned dog designed the 996 work schedule, causing them to find no peace even in death!

They used to motivate themselves with the thought: "As long as overtime doesn't kill you, work yourself to death!"

But these ghosts never expected... that after working themselves to death, they'd still have to continue working in the afterlife!

Fing hell!

996—a blessing that even death cannot escape.

The Warehouse Ghost picked up Zhao Yi at the station and invited him back to its grand villa.

"Xuanxuan, the little girl, has gone to school. She boards there and will only be back on the weekend."

Zhao Yi sat on the villa's sofa and opened a bottle of fruit beer.

The servants responsible for cleaning and service inside the villa were all Fierce Ghosts.

Their eyes, filled with a flickering bloodthirsty greed, fixed on Zhao Yi. To them, humans were... food, toys.

But as soon as the Warehouse Ghost's gaze, filled with murderous intent, swept over them, they immediately behaved, even showing some fear towards Zhao Yi!

Who is this man?

How could he be so close to such a ferocious Warehouse Ghost?

Not long ago, they had witnessed an 18th-level player being chased for dozens of kilometers and killed in a wild forest outside the town just for accidentally stepping on a flower in the Warehouse Ghost's garden!

The original owner of this land was also directly devoured by the Warehouse Ghost, who then inherited his estate!

Yet such a ferocious and terrifying specter was so respectful in front of a seemingly low-level human, making them speculate about Zhao Yi's background.

Mystery naturally breeds fear.

"I came to you for three things I need your help with."

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"First is a job issue... I want to settle down in the town and need your help to introduce me to a job."

"Second is about a friend's daughter... named Sun Baibai. She's gone missing and might be near Hanging Valley Town. I'd like you to help me find out."

"Third, another friend wants to open a general store and asked me to find a storefront, but he's financially tight, with only 150,000 ghost coins."

After Zhao Yi finished speaking, he directly took out Pandora's Box and placed it in front of the Warehouse Ghost.

"This is your reward."

The Warehouse Ghost examined this little toy, a look of obsession in its eyes.

"This gift is indeed quite valuable, but I won't take it for nothing... I'll do my best to handle your matters."

"For the next couple of days, stay here. The servants will take care of you."

Zhao Yi nodded.

Three days later, at a dining table laden with a sumptuous lunch, the Warehouse Ghost said to him:

"There is a hospital in Hanging Valley Town... Although not as large as Colossus Hospital, it's still legitimate. However, they lack a surgeon. I mentioned you to the hospital director, and he said if you can successfully complete the first surgery and satisfy the patient, they'll officially hire you."

"You can give it a try. If it doesn't work out, I'll find you something else."

The Warehouse Ghost, having gone through hardships with Zhao Yi and having accepted his favor, was diligent in helping.

Zhao Yi thanked the Warehouse Ghost and, with the token given to him, headed to the Fruit Hospital.

Upon entering the hospital, he found all the specters inside looking at him with greedy eyes!

These specters were exceptionally powerful, and even with Zhao Yi's strength at 36 points, he couldn't possibly handle them all alone.

If they attacked Zhao Yi, he would be torn to shreds in an instant!

But soon, a super heavy nurse weighing six hundred kilograms approached Zhao Yi, took the token from his hand, and warned the sick ghosts:

"This is our hospital's newly hired surgeon. I warn you, don't cause trouble!"

The sick ghosts immediately backed down.

Such a heavyweight, they clearly couldn't handle.

The nurse led Zhao Yi to the surgical room and said to him:

"There's a ghost inside with appendicitis, urgently needing surgery. If you can complete this surgery, you'll pass the entry assessment."

Just an appendectomy, no big deal.

With his skills, how could he not handle a mere appendix?

As Zhao Yi was about to enter the operating room, he saw a female ghost with a child approaching.

She was covered in injuries, limping as she walked.

"Doctor..."

The female ghost tugged at Zhao Yi, forcing some ghost coins into his hand.

She bit her lip, seemingly wanting to say something, her eyes wavering between malice and hesitation, finally letting out a barely audible sigh.

"Please, you must cure my husband... I'm begging you."

The boy beside her was also covered in injuries.

The boy kept his head down, tightly holding his mother's hand, without saying a word.

Zhao Yi pushed the ghost coins back into her hand, smiling as he said:

"Don't worry, it's just an appendectomy, nothing difficult!"

With that, Zhao Yi entered the operating room and closed the door.

Inside the operating room, a burly Fierce Ghost was tied up on an iron bed, reeking of alcohol.

Seeing Zhao Yi enter, he struggled violently:

"Damn you, lowly human, what are you doing here?"

"What?"

"Are they trying to give me a good meal before the surgery?"

Zhao Yi put away the hammer, saw, and nails from the nearby tool rack, then took out his Soul Weapon scalpel.

"Here's the thing, I'm your attending physician. You can call me Dad, or even Daddy, but I won't acknowledge having a son like you."

The Fierce Ghost was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage.

"You Fing want to die?"

"A mere food dares to talk to me like this?"

"Believe it or not, I'll kill you after the surgery!"

Zhao Yi squinted and smiled:

"Do you often abuse your wife and son?"

The Fierce Ghost was taken aback, then sneered:

"They deserve it!"

"I've told them countless times, all the money should be spent on buying me alcohol, and that bitch dared to secretly save money to send that little bastard to school. It's a wonder I didn't beat them to death!"

"This is my family business, none of your damn business!"

Zhao Yi put on gloves, his movements professional.

"No, I'm not really interested in your family affairs, just making small talk."

"As if you have the guts!"

The Fierce Ghost snorted coldly.

Preparations complete.

Zhao Yi placed a hand on the Fierce Ghost's chest, taking a deep breath to reassure him:

"Don't be nervous, it's just a minor surgery."

The Domestic Violence Ghost squinted:

"I'm not nervous."

"Just an appendectomy."

Zhao Yi paused for a moment, then replied:

"No... I was talking about myself..."

"To be honest."

"This is my first time performing surgery on a ghost."

The two locked eyes, and after a moment, the Domestic Violence Ghost slowly shifted his gaze from Zhao Yi's face to the scalpel in his hand, swallowing hard.

The bravado on his face vanished.

"Can... we get a different doctor?"

Zhao Yi calmly pulled out a giant Shredder from his pants and placed it beside him:

"Probably not."

"Hey! Wha-what is that?!"

"Ah, relax, it's just a... Shredder."

"???"

Inside the operating room, Zhao Yi raised the scalpel high.

The blade reflected the Domestic Violence Ghost's terrified expression.

The blade fell,

Blood sprayed wildly!

PS: I heard some of you brothers are starting school tomorrow.

Wishing you a successful academic year.

Study hard, or you'll end up like the author, writing novels for a living.

Alright, good night, brothers!