I Have a Friend...

Matthew followed the copper pipe to the end.

He discovered that it was connected to a yellow root that was as thick as a tentacle!

The tip of the root was like a stamen.

The fine yellow and white branches wrapped the copper pipe tightly.

Matthew could sense it without even getting close.

That root must have come from the Mother Lotus hidden underground!

He observed calmly.

From time to time, the ghosts in the jars would be taken away, but not long after, some ghosts would be sent back.

These ghosts seemed to be conscious when they were sent back.

They even bared their fangs and brandished their claws at Matthew.

However, under the soaking of the liquid.

They soon fell into a deep sleep.

Waiting for the next summoning.

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[Hint: You have discovered the 'Group Soul Projection Device'.]