Chapter 3: Living is truly wonderful
This is a Ghost Binding Bag, capable of capturing spirits
Although Northern Business University is not a top-tier university in the capital city, it can still be considered a key national institution. However, in a city filled with prestigious universities, it is indeed not regarded as a particularly good university
Hello, Mom, it's me. Yes, I'm fine, just missing you and Dad a bit. Is Dad not home? Then I won't tell him. How are both of you doing? Oh, that's good. Please take good care of your health. I'm fine, eating and sleeping well, so don't worry about me. Alright, I'll hang up now. Please take care of yourselves. Yes, goodbye, Mom
"Fatty, I've already finished my business, why aren't you getting up to eat? By the way, there's a job fair this afternoon, hurry up and get up. Hmm, are you pretending to be asleep? I don't have time to play with you, get up quickly." Saying this, I nudged the person lying on the bed.
The student who bought food entered the dormitory, first placing the lunchbox on the table. Then, he took off his hat and gloves, tossing them onto the bed, and began to shout: "Fatty, wake up, it's already twelve o'clock. I've put your food on the table, get up and eat. Oh, I need to go take a dump first"
Wife! Of course I miss you, where are you?
No way, I, Li Jie, grew up in fear. If you keep playing these tricks with me and don't speak up, I might have to use my ultimate move
Still no response
At this thought, Lü Qiushi could not help but look up to the sky and exclaim: "Living is truly wonderful!"
All of this is true
Lü Qiushi was completely taken aback
Speak
Lü Qiushi took a look at the object in his hand; it was a rough, bone-like plaque. One side was inscribed with "Underworld Enforcement," while the other side was blank, adorned only with some ghostly symbols. It appeared to be newly made. Lü Qiushi curled his lips in dissatisfaction and remarked, "The craftsmanship is really too crude. At the very least, they could have polished the rough edges. It seems that the products from the Underworld are truly subpar; the technology is outdated."
Having come to a clear understanding, Lv Qiushi immediately felt much lighter in heart. Well, I should prepare for dinner with my wife tonight; my wife is so beautiful.
There is still no response
Lü Qiushi felt on the verge of collapse. Looking at the two magical artifacts in his hands, a glimmer of hope arose in his heart.
Lü Qiushi only felt a tingling in his eyes. After hearing Zhong Kui say it was all right, he immediately opened his eyes: "Captain Zhong, is everything all right? Can I return to life now?"
On the other end of the phone, a crisp female voice came through, "Pang Pang, do you miss me?"
No, then what are these? A delicate little bell that, when shaken, does not ring? A jade pendant the size of a thumb nail, less than two millimeters thick, with a pocket-like imprint on it. This is, this is.
I felt a flash of darkness before my eyes, but it seemed that I did not see anything else; rather, the things in my sight appeared to be clearer. Yes, it might truly be a dream.
Zhong Kui was greatly angered: "Nonsense, you are merely an auxiliary personnel; what good is it to give you such privileges? Furthermore, the Ghost-Binding Bell and the Ghost-Binding Bag can be stored small; you need to keep them close to you. Make sure you memorize the incantation; even if these two items are lost, they will automatically return. Also, this is the incantation for opening the Yin-Yang Eye; make sure to memorize it. If you wish to return to the Underworld, hold the token and silently recite it, and you will return. Moreover, in your future work, whenever you see the same token, you must comply with the assignments and cooperate automatically, understood? If you wish to return to the Underworld, hold the token and silently recite it, and you will return. Furthermore, in your future work, whenever you see the same token, you must comply with the assignments and cooperate automatically, understood? Additionally, when you encounter a ghost, the Ghost Capture Order will automatically alert you and inform you of the type of ghost you have encountered."
Alright, I will return you to life
I have truly used my ultimate move
Alright, then let's meet at the usual place at 6 PM.
The right hand removed the keychain, the left hand held tightly onto the blanket, and the right hand placed the keychain in front of the eyes for careful examination. The house key, the dormitory key, the wardrobe key, the bicycle key. Hmm, this? Oh, a nail clipper. Damn it, scaring oneself. The fat man silently cursed himself for being useless.
Well, let's try the so-called Ghost Binding Bag again, as seen on https://mhetushu.com... Hehe, that would truly be a dream. Lu Qiushi seems to see light and hope.
Lü Qiushi hung up the phone and called home directly
Understood. Lü Qiushi responded verbally, but in his heart, he thought, I have no issues; only a fool would come back again
Li Jie pinched his nose with one hand while carefully placing a sock beside the fat man's pillow with two fingers of the other hand. Damn, still no reaction. Could it be that the smell of the sock is insufficient? Could it be that he really drank too much yesterday? Did something go wrong with the drinking? Li Jie felt a bit worried. With this thought, he pushed his hand deeper into the fat man's nostrils.
Suddenly, Li Jie felt someone grab his hand: "Xiao Li Zi, are you trying to die? What do you want? I have no interest in men." The fat man woke up, "What is that smell? It stinks so much." As he turned his head to look, he saw a pile of stinky socks just five centimeters from the tip of his nose
"Respected Captain Zhong Wei, I have matters to report," said Lu Qiushi with great respect
Understood. The Great Emperor of Fengdu bestows divine might, cleansing the marrow of the body, ha!
If you want to say that your subordinate understands, say it again
The fat man seemed to have thought of something, lifting the blanket to look at himself. The clothes he wore were from the previous night when he had been drinking, and he hadn't taken them off while sleeping; he must have been carried back after getting drunk. The fat man rolled his eyes and his right hand trembled as it reached towards the right side of his waist. Of course, if he still had a waist.
A black mist surrounded Lu Qiushi. Gradually, the black mist was absorbed by Lu Qiushi.
Close your eyes. The Great Emperor of Fengdu bestows divine power, the eye of yin and yang, go! Alright
Are there really ghosts in this world? What is the true nature of this world? If there are ghosts, are there also gods? Do gods always pay attention to all living beings? Isn't that akin to spying? When one is using the restroom or taking a shower, isn't one being spied on? The key issue is, when one is addressing physiological needs, isn't that a significant loss of dignity? And when one is intimate with a girlfriend, isn't that like being in a picture book? My goodness, it's as if someone is watching an adult film where the main character is oneself, how embarrassing! The key issue is, when one is addressing physiological needs, isn't that a significant loss of dignity? And when one is intimate with a girlfriend, isn't that like being in a picture book? My goodness, it's as if someone is watching an adult film where the main character is oneself, how embarrassing!
"Wait a moment." Zhong Kui is about to bring Lu Qiushi back to life, and Lu Qiushi is no longer anxious.
No matter what one has become, and regardless of what this world is like, it has nothing to do with oneself; one is still Lü Qiushi. To hell with that nonsense about ghost-catching and being an external member; since I have returned to the human realm, I am the one in charge! Catching ghosts? Dream on!
"Yes, what is it?" Zhong Kui was very satisfied with Lu Qiushi's attitude, believing that his guidance had been effective.
Lü Qiushi extended his right hand, with the index and middle fingers straight and parallel. At the same time, his thumb locked tightly against the ring and little fingers. He brought his index finger close to his brow, silently reciting the incantation, and shouted: "Wandering souls and wild ghosts have nowhere to hide, Yin-Yang Eye, open!"
A cloth bag is suspended in the air, and through the Yin-Yang eye, one can see the ghost-binding bag continuously absorbing something, while the object on the opposite bed remains completely still
A miracle has occurred
Zhong Kui is currently quite satisfied with Lu Qiushi's attitude: "It's alright, it's good that you have this idea. Yes, work hard, I believe you will definitely be capable of fulfilling the position of Ghost Catcher."
"Lü Qiushi, take this. This is the Ghost Alarm Bell. When a ghost enters within a twenty-meter radius of you, this bell will ring. Of course, only you will be able to hear it"
The subordinate is aware
Let my parents be at ease, let my wife be happy, let my old friends be troubled, and live my own life well, that is enough. As long as the ghosts do not come to disturb me, why take the risk? If the ghosts do not bother me, I will not hunt ghosts; if they do bother me, well, then it will depend on the situation
Zhong Weichang, you have also seen that I am relatively overweight, and it would definitely be inconvenient to catch ghosts. You see..." Lu Qiushi's original intention was to hope for an honorary title without the responsibility of catching ghosts, but unfortunately, Zhong Kui misunderstood.
I won't go, I haven't recovered yet and need to rest a bit. Besides, I'm not in a hurry to find a job. You take care and good luck with your work. " Lv Qiushi replied while eating, not even looking up.
The large clock on campus struck twelve times, indicating that it was noon. However, the northern region at the end of March remained a cold territory, with the wind howling. A student, bundled up tightly, struggled to push through the bustling crowd in the cafeteria, making their way directly to the dormitory building.
No response
Lü Qiushi raised his head, glanced at the ghost-binding bag still hanging in the air, and smiled: "Ghost-binding bag, collect."
En?" Lü Qiushi suddenly felt his right leg vibrating, the vibration inexplicably. No way, this is so strange. Once he regained his composure, Lü Qiushi realized, damn it, it was just the phone vibrating, making a fuss over nothing.
Yes, this looks somewhat like it should. Extend your hand
Hello, who is this? There was no incoming call indication, so I just answered the phone
"Respected Captain Zhongwei, I have a matter to request of you."
In the chilly March, large beads of sweat streamed down the round face of the fat man, as dreamlike scenes floated in his mind
"Do you look down on me when I am afraid? Just wait and see." As he spoke, Li Jie crouched down and rummaged under the bed. "Aha, found it! The socks I changed out of the day before yesterday, I haven't had a chance to wash them yet. Are you getting up?"
I am out shopping, congratulations on winning the championship yesterday. Let's have dinner together in the evening to celebrate, there will be a reward for you, hehe
Lü Qiushi changed his clothes, finished washing up, and sat at the table eating heartily. Li Jie glanced over and asked, "Are you going to check out the job fair this afternoon?"
Is there anything else
Wow! The fat man suddenly sat up, retching violently
It seems that ever since I started university, every time I call home, I only have these few sentences to say. I don't know what else to talk about. Although the conversations are almost the same each time and I don't say much, I can always feel the deep concern from my family during each call
Well, let's not talk about it for now, Fatty, the car has arrived, goodbye
"Do not be in such a hurry. The Ghost-Bewitching Bell and the Ghost-Binding Bag are well in your possession; these are your tools. Furthermore, here is your identity token; keep it safe." As he spoke, Zhong Kui tossed an object to Lu Qiushi.
The fat man suddenly perked up, murmuring to himself: "Haha, I am not dead, I have come back to life, I truly have a strong constitution. Those were all dreams, yes, they must have all been dreams." He completely ignored Li Jie’s mutterings.
Lü Qiushi felt a bit at a loss and repeatedly said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. Oh, I need to get up and eat, I'll be on my way."
Li Jie sat down on the bed opposite and muttered, "Who told you to play dead? No matter how much I call, I can't wake you up..."
"Yes, Captain Zhong. Although I am merely an external member, I consider myself part of the Ghost Catching Guard. However, due to my limited abilities, despite your generous support in providing me with magical artifacts and powers, I fear that I may still be inadequate and tarnish the reputation of the Ghost Catching Guard."
After Li Jie left, only Lü Qiushi remained in the dormitory, sitting on the bed in a daze. Lü Qiushi could not comprehend how such a significant change could occur in just one night. Was it a dream? It was clearly not. His mind was now filled with question marks, and everything he experienced in the underworld completely overturned Lü Qiushi's understanding of the world.
Lü Qiushi complied and extended his left hand. Zhong Kui grasped Lü Qiushi's left hand firmly, and immediately Lü Qiushi felt a surge of energy flowing from Zhong Kui's hand into his own body. After circulating within him for a moment, it settled in the area of his lower abdomen
Zhong Kui released his hand and said, "I will transfer my magical power to you; otherwise, you will be unable to use the two treasures. Alright, I will send you back to life. Let us go."
Lü Qiushi formed a gesture, silently reciting the incantation, and exclaimed: "Wandering souls and wild spirits, Binding Bag, open!"
Lü Qiushi sat on the bed, motionless, with only the dormitory clock ticking away to prove that this was not a static space; it was merely a certain fat person who was still.
No response in progress
"Fatty, what are you daydreaming about?" Li Jie pushed Fatty, who was in a daze, and this Fatty was Lu Qiushi.