Because she'd stayed up all night, as soon as Le Yi finished her sentence, she hugged her pillow and fell into a deep sleep. Jiang Yan, beside her, clenched her teeth with a smile. [I bet Jiang Yan’s considering whether a forced confession might work.] [I think so too. She has the information but won’t… Continue reading Tricked 056: Circus

Shen Xiaoxiao was a bit confused. “Is being clever really a way to judge if someone’s alive or not?” Her expression was tinged with both fear and a sense of loss. “Does that mean I don’t seem alive, either?” Jiang Yan ignored Shen Xiaoxiao’s self-important remark and instead asked, “What were you doing when you… Continue reading Tricked 055: Le Yi

Fang Miao immediately looked at Wei Xian. Wei Xian had also regained her senses by now, staring at Zhang Lei in shock. “What are you trying to do?!” Zhang Lei spread his hands, looking at her with a smile. Wei Xian knew the consequences of not arguing back at a time like this, but Fang… Continue reading Tricked 054: Fracture

After she finished speaking, Le Yi didn’t spare a glance at Yu Renwan, nor did she concern herself with which mortuary slab Xiao Tian was hiding on. She picked up her long needle and walked straight out of the mortuary. Jiang Yan nodded at Yu Renwan before following Le Yi back to the dissection room.… Continue reading Tricked 053: The Human Heart

It’s hard to imagine such words coming from the mouth of an eight- or nine-year-old girl. Jiang Yan stood up and wrung the water from her clothes. “Let’s go together.” “I haven’t snapped a person before, but I imagine it must feel a lot like snapping a shoe heel,” she added. Afraid Le Yi might… Continue reading Tricked 052: Appraising Eyeballs

[Your worries are what give us peace of mind...] [Listen to that. Does this sound like anything a normal person would say?] [It feels like there’s an energy field at play, but something still doesn’t add up.] [That’s right, it doesn’t. I watched when the third-ranked streamer broadcasted here. The moment he entered the energy… Continue reading Tricked 051: Hide and Seek

Yu Renwan had clearly asked the wrong person. It was truly difficult for Jiang Yan to distinguish between humans and ghosts—especially in an energy field, where ghosts could take on physical form, making things even more complicated. Jiang Yan gave a small shake of her head. She merely meant that she couldn’t be sure, but… Continue reading Tricked 050: Basement Floor

The elevator was engulfed in silence. Shen Huanhuan quickly crouched to support her sister, but was stopped by Fang Miao. "Don’t move her. This looks like a sudden attack; best not to disturb her." After dialing a number on her phone, Fang Miao bent over to check Shen Xiaoxiao’s breathing, then lifted her eyelids to… Continue reading Tricked 049: Ward Rounds

After a five-and-a-half-hour high-speed train ride, the group finally arrived in M City. Baishan Town’s main attractions were its beautiful mountains and waters, which meant it was quite a distance from the city’s central train station. After a short rest, the group took a taxi for nearly another two hours, arriving in Baishan Town around… Continue reading Tricked 048: Admissions

The next morning dawned bright and clear. When Jiang Yan awoke, Mu Wang had already changed back into a little flower, lying stiff and straight on the coffee table. Jiang Yan didn't bother to lower her voice; she went about her morning routine as usual, then walked over to the coffee table and picked up… Continue reading Tricked 047: Fourth Round