Chapter 10
“Exorcist! Exorcist, please—”
Tolkin shouted loudly, chasing after Lu Li and blocking his way in the living room.
“400 shillings! Please, you must save my son.”
Lu Li stopped in his tracks, his expression serious. “Mr. Tolkin, the ghost possessing Henry is far too strong for me to handle. I recommend hiring a more experienced exorcist.”
Tolkin pleaded desperately, “But I don’t have that much money… 500 shillings! I’ll give you 500 shillings, just please save Henry…”
Lu Li had no intention of taking unnecessary risks. He moved to walk around Tolkin and leave. However, just then, a strange feeling of being watched crept into his mind. He turned his head instinctively.
At the end of the hallway, near Henry’s room, a shadow slipped back behind the door, its edge disappearing.
“…?”
Lu Li’s thoughts stirred.