Chapter 4: Night Grandma's Home Run

The ghost before us now, like most of the spirits previously subdued by Shen Koudan, is merely an infant, with an exceptionally large head, baring its teeth and grinning in a bizarre manner.

However, at that very moment, the soul of the dead slipped through the gap, darting out from under Jiang Liu's hand, and lunged directly at Shen Koudan.

Jiang Liu turned back and smiled: "No need, Granny Shen, you can continue cleaning here..."

However, it can control a person's central nervous system by influencing their brain waves, causing paralysis and various hallucinations, ultimately leading to death. Ghosts that have not undergone cultivation initially lack magical power and can only harm others through the creation of illusions and a technique known as "ghost pounce." Those who have experienced a "ghost pounce" either become possessed by a ghost or have their vital energy drained, resulting in extreme coldness and weakness within their bodies. Mild cases may only experience chills, while severe cases can present pathological symptoms with no identifiable cause of death. Ghosts typically use this method to prolong their time in the human realm, preventing their souls from dissipating.

I do not catch ghosts; I am a makeup artist for the deceased. The director invited me here to do the makeup.

Jiang Liu pinched Xiao Si's nose: "Fool, are you still afraid that I will be taken? Your father has a thousand years of cultivation; how could the Shen family compete with me? Rest assured. However, if you do encounter them, it is still better to avoid them."

Xiao Si found his usual comfortable position and wrapped his arms around his neck

However, just now ... ...

Is it the Shen family that captures ghosts

Both of them are top-notch makeup artists; however, Jiang Liu typically applies makeup to the deceased, while she does it for herself. Upon seeing someone actually applying makeup to a stillborn infant, she naturally wanted to observe.

Xiao Si tilted her mouth and placed her hands on her hips, sneering: "Hmph, she made me embarrass myself in front of a super handsome guy today"

Jiang Liu hesitated for a moment, then slowly pulled back the white cloth.

The river flows, laughter and tears are both absurd: "What are you looking for that for?"

Jiang Liu returned to the store and found used condoms scattered all over the floor

"Give that baby?" Shen Koudan was in a state of shock

Jiang Liu shook his head helplessly, fearing to frighten the other party, and pretended to casually pull over a white sheet to cover the corpse on the rack

Jiang Liu was taken aback, and Shen Koudan also momentarily failed to respond. The two exchanged glances for a few seconds, and feeling guilty, Shen Koudan tossed the broom aside and wiped her hands on her clothes

Xiao Si looked at Jiang Liu with some concern: "Has there been a conflict? They didn't get into a fight, did they?"

Shen Koudan often runs at a sports field not far from home, accustomed to basketballs, footballs, badminton shuttlecocks, and baseballs flying in from all directions. Before the river has even sprayed that substance to solidify the ghost, she instinctively grabs a broom nearby to counterattack. If it were a ghost, it would naturally avoid her powerful aura, but at this moment, the ghost has just solidified into shape. Thus, the poor big-headed doll spins around, shattering the glass and flying out the window.

Can the grandmother see?

Xiao Si cheerfully pulled Jiang Liu onto the bed

Jiang Liu placed the infant's body into a transparent airbag, packing it into one layer of his carry-on suitcase, preparing to leave

Isn't it him who has been causing unrest in the hospital recently

"Are you a ghost hunter?" Shen Koudan asked in confusion, sensing that the man before her seemed somewhat off, yet her magical powers were insufficient to see through him clearly

No wonder, blood type is the key point. I ran into someone from the Shen family at the hospital today

The river flowed as it escaped, and quickly yet orderly, it took a metal bottle from the nearby box and sprayed it twice into the air. Shen Koudan immediately felt a penetrating chill seep through her limbs and bones, and then the large-headed doll came to a slow stop less than two meters away from her. It seemed as if it had been instantaneously frozen, taking on a light blue translucent form, with a grotesque smile still etched on its face.

The Shen family has been known for generations for subduing demons and capturing ghosts, and they hold a certain reputation in the hidden realms of Taoyuan City. Typically, the elder ghosts would educate the younger ones by saying, "Run, run, run! If you continue to be mischievous and scare people everywhere, be careful not to get caught by the Shen family."

Shen Koudan Khan: "What has it turned into? May I take a look?"

Yes

No, this issue is quite complex. He is a ghost, yet possesses a human body. The hospital is at a loss with this comatose body, so they asked me to take a look. Strictly speaking, I am not here to apply makeup on him, but rather to calm his soul, hoping that returning his spirit to its rightful place might allow him to become a normal person. However, it is evident that he has grown accustomed to being a ghost and does not wish to be human. Now, free from the constraints of the body and the hospital, he can finally go out and play, and it is easy to imagine how happy he must be.

Although I have never seen it with my own eyes, there are still many rumors about the Shen family. It is said that many years ago, during a night battle known as the Hundred Ghosts Devouring the City, the Shen family suffered countless casualties. With their already sparse population, only two members remained in the end. The male member possesses exceptional magical skills and is indifferent to human emotions; the fate of the ghosts that fall into his hands is often tragic, making him a true source of fear for the spirits. Fortunately, he has a legitimate profession to attend to and does not often engage in ghost hunting. The other is the heir of the Shen family, whose identity is shrouded in mystery. This individual often appears in various forms, such as an elderly person or a child, and no one even knows whether they are male or female.

Little Si did not even lift his head as he rummaged through the drawers: "Dad, do we have any durian-flavored condoms at home?"

Isn't he dead

However, it will not be so easy next time. As for the one she just let escape, whether human or ghost, she will definitely capture it back herself

What kind of bargaining is this

Yes, it is already dead

To know the best disguise artist among ordinary people, one must recognize that they are faceless. With the presence of features, the disguise becomes imperfect, necessitating the removal of the nose, lips, and other features, as well as the smoothing of the cheekbones and chin. However, if one has mastered the art of bone-shrinking, even height can be altered at will, allowing one to become anyone. The members of the Shen family possess magical abilities, making their disguises even more convenient.

He brought other dead infants around, constantly searching for their parents. However, because they were born and died here, they could not leave the hospital, and unexpectedly, you swept them away.

A finely crafted infant lies before Shen Koudan, its skin not wrinkled as if just born, but smooth and tender, with a plump face that makes one want to pinch it. Curled up with its fingers in its mouth, it seems to be dreaming sweetly. However, there are several places on its body stitched with transparent threads, which would go unnoticed by most people.

What does it mean? Is it an out-of-body experience

The river flows gently with a smile: "My mother-in-law just saw it as well; I am here for work."

I sleep in the coffin with you on the fifteenth of every month! You must accompany me to bed on the first of every month!

The soul has perished, yet the body and the books remain alive

Shen Koudan met his caring gaze, feeling a warmth in her heart, and said in a hoarse voice: "Of course, I have spent most of my life in this hospital, and I have seen many things. Any little ghost that sees me would not hesitate to take a detour."

Shen Koudan was somewhat bewildered by him

The river flows gently.

It is very imposing, giving me a sense of fear, and it is the RH blood type

Xiao Si fiercely waved his fist: "I will present a box to Li Yueyi in front of the entire class!"

He jumped directly out of the window on the fifth floor, his black trench coat billowing and soaring, and in an instant, he vanished into the night.

"It is I who should be asking you this. I have no children and often stay in the hospital. Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Aren't you the one who refuses to sleep because it's dark and gloomy in the coffin

Shen Koudan gazed out the window, shaking his head. Just now, he indeed had not paid much attention to concealing himself. He was a professional makeup artist, albeit one who worked on the deceased. It was not surprising to be exposed, but he did not expect that the other party would immediately guess who he was

"I know, Dad, I want to sleep with you today." Little Si began to shake him while cuddling, starting to act cute.

Shen Koudan quickly said, "Let me help you!" It was her mistake that let it escape, so she should personally go and catch it

"Super handsome? How handsome? More handsome than your dad?" Jiang Liu picked her up and placed her on his lap

The angels created by God must look like this, Shen Koudan could not help but lean forward, only to suddenly see the infant's small mouth, which was sucking on its fingers, move slightly, causing her to be greatly alarmed.

I don't care, it is what it is, today is the first day of the month

Jiang Liu raised an eyebrow, took a lollipop that was ubiquitous in the store, unwrapped it, and put it in her mouth: "How has she offended you, that you would resort to such a malicious method of revenge?"

Jiang Liu has been in Taoyuan City with Jiang Xiaosi for two or three years, always conducting business with ghosts and spirits, and has always been well-informed. How could he possibly be unaware of the Shen family? However, since it is their territory, as a non-human, he naturally needs to be a bit more restrained. In matters like this, where makeup is applied to the deceased while also pacifying their souls, as long as the Shen family is involved, Jiang Liu usually refrains from taking over.

"Xiao Si, are you still awake? It's almost dawn."

Jiang Liu pointed his head and said: "Why hasn't Grandma come home so late?"

Her own makeup techniques focus more on enhancement rather than disguise, and when compared to her exceptional skills, it is like a minor sorcerer facing a great one

When he first saw Shen Koudan today, he did not recognize her. From the perspective of disguise, she showed almost no flaws, and even her language, demeanor, and actions were remarkably lifelike. He merely inferred based on common sense that there were suspicious aspects, and upon observation, he noted that she was not afraid of ghosts; she even used a broom to swat a ghost away with swift and precise movements, demonstrating a level of skill that could hit a home run. Later, she mentioned wanting to help, and aside from the Shen family, who are adept at disguise, there should be no one else. However, whether she was male or female, and her age, were truly difficult to discern.

Ghosts do not possess a physical form and generally cannot inflict tangible bodily harm on individuals, especially in the presence of those with strong mental fortitude

Shen Koudan was taken aback, stepping back two paces. Although she had encountered countless ghosts over the years, she had never seen such a powerful and malevolent entity.

I will have the opportunity to discuss it in detail with my mother-in-law later; right now, I need to go and bring him back, otherwise, I don't know how much trouble it will cause

The cat surely knows it will laugh at her again; why does she always act foolishly at critical moments