Chapter 006: Should We Use Corpse Oil

I said, since we know whose it is, let's simply return the coffin to them, and not take this business, or we can report it to the police directly

My father told me to go back to my own room and not to mention it to anyone. I should not interfere with or inquire about any matters at home. Liu Zian's face revealed a hint of fear, but that night, something happened in our family again

As a result, this old fellow threw me into the room, sat down, and started eating the meal I had brought out. After finishing, he wiped his mouth and went back to lie down in the room. He claimed to be exhausted and wanted to sleep first, leaving the interrogation of this Liu to me.

The wind that had been blowing directly towards us suddenly ceased, and the river water appeared to be still. Our boat remained motionless in the river. Immediately afterward, the originally clear river water began to turn murky, as if boiling, and countless fish leaped out of the water, twisting strangely in the air before flipping over and floating on the surface.

Liu shook his head and said that his first reaction at that time was to call the police, but none of the elders in the family agreed. Even his second uncle, who is the father of Liu Nantang's cousin, did not agree to call the police

Upon closer inspection, I found him somewhat familiar. He was wearing a white shirt and casual black pants, looking quite young, around twenty years old. He had a rather delicate appearance, but his complexion was yellowish, giving him a sickly and weak demeanor

Logically speaking, such a beautiful young girl should have been a lovely and amiable person during her lifetime. What could have happened that would cause her to be so restless even after death?

I have once again thought of the Lin family's girl. After searching for several days, there has been no sign of her alive or dead, and Aunt Lin and the others have already lost hope.

My third uncle does not appear very robust, but his physique is extremely strong, and dealing with weaklings like Liu Zian is a piece of cake for him

It turns out that he went out on this trip and thoroughly explored the area within several dozen miles of our village, inquiring everywhere about which families had recently experienced a death. Later, perseverance paid off, and he indeed found the young man who had delivered the coffin to my home back then

The person with the surname Liu, trembling and stammering, asked us what exactly we wanted. Was it money? He stated that he would give any amount as long as he could be released.

This is truly interesting! Judging by the scar on the back of the little girl's head, it is highly likely that she was brutally killed, yet this matter remains a secret, quietly buried. Why is that?

Uncle San sat in front of the table, frowning and lost in thought. I went to cook first. After finishing a meal and tidying up the dishes, I sat down, tapped the table, and said seriously: "Old Feng San, I must have a good talk with you!"

In Thailand, this substance is referred to as corpse oil, and I have heard that the young ladies there really enjoy using it. As I spoke, I took a spoon and stuffed it into his mouth

I just remembered this person I have seen before, the one who delivered the coffin to my house. According to my third uncle, his name is Liu Zian.

The person with the surname Liu was so frightened that their face turned pale, and they shrieked at me, demanding to know what on earth I was.

I just want to ask: "This is clearly a criminal case, why didn't you report it at the time?"

I refrained from interrupting and listened to him continue speaking

"Whenever a pregnant woman passes away, her chin is to be severed at the hour of the rat, and then it is to be burned with a white candle; the dripping oil is this substance." I shook the jar in front of him.

On the night of the third day, as I dozed off in front of the coffin, my third uncle finally returned, weary from his travels, and startled me as soon as he entered the door

In Huangji Town, located approximately thirty li from our village, there is a prominent family with the surname Liu. The young man with a sickly appearance is a member of the Liu family, named Liu Zian

In the following days, I dared not leave the coffin even for a moment, staying by it all the time. At night, I would stay awake all night, and when I could no longer endure it, I would take a short nap during the time of day when the sun's energy was at its peak.

Seeing his strong aversion, I had no choice but to take the jar back to the kitchen. This jar of lard has been stored for too long and has started to go rancid; it is truly a waste. I must remember to throw it away tomorrow

Liu Zian stated that he also could not understand. In their Liu family, the authority of the elders is very significant; once a decision is made by them, the younger generation has no power to oppose it

I say this is indeed a good thing, not only does it beautify and nourish the skin, but it can also be used to make perfume. I have heard that merchants in Thailand are offering high prices to buy it. Giving it to you is a bargain for you.

It turns out that the young girl he sent over is his cousin, named Liu Nan, the daughter of his second uncle. I was somewhat surprised, as I did not expect that this young girl was indeed a member of the Liu family

I was extremely angry, so I drank a glass of cool boiled water to calm down and moved a chair to sit across from him. As a civilized person who has long been educated by Teacher Tian, I naturally aimed to persuade him with reason

After the coffin was carried back to my home, the four men fled our village as if they had seen a ghost, not looking back at all

So it was this scoundrel! I immediately had a displeased expression; it was this brat who silently caused trouble for our entire village! Deep down, I fully agreed with my third uncle's approach; this person should be tied up.

"Are you hungry? Let me feed you." I went to get a stool, stood on my tiptoes, picked up a spoon, and scooped a big spoonful to feed Mr. Liu.

After some discussion, Uncle San set out again with his bag. He said he needed to go to town once more to gather more information and instructed me to stay at home for the next few days to keep an eye on the coffin

Uncle San let out a sound and stopped smiling. I straightened my face and said, "Feng Laosan, you must tell me the truth about what you found out on this trip. Don't think you can hide it from me; I have half the say at home!"

Uncle San smiled mysteriously and said, "The interesting part of the matter is right here. The residents near the Liu family have no idea that a little girl has died in the Liu family."

The person with the surname Liu opened his eyes wide, his head recoiling backward, and asked in terror what this was

Uncle San looked at me with some surprise and said with a smile, "May I ask, Brother Lu Jing, what would you like to discuss?"

Uncle San let out a sound and shook his head, saying: "It's not that simple; inviting the gods is easy, but sending them away is difficult"

I thoroughly recounted the strange events that have occurred over the past few days to him, specifically mentioning that two people from our village have already died as a result. I urged him to quickly explain what exactly is going on with the female corpse he sent.

At that moment, we were all stunned by this bizarre scene. The four pallbearers suddenly knelt down and repeatedly bowed to the coffin, refusing to continue with the task no matter what. In the end, Uncle San had no choice but to abandon this burial.

What kind of nonsense is this? This old thing actually tied a person up with hemp rope and brought them back. Come on, this is illegal, isn't it!

I also know that this is currently the only way. I said to you, rest assured and go, brother, I will keep an eye on things for you. However, despite the pretty words, with Third Uncle gone, facing this female corpse alone truly makes me feel a bit apprehensive

I am not surprised at all by how my third uncle managed to catch this young man. Although I often call him "old thing" or "old fellow," in reality, my third uncle is just over thirty, and he has quite a decent appearance. He has two thin mustaches on his lips, and his only flaw is that his eyes are somewhat uneven, which gives him a slightly odd look at first glance

I am just curious, what exactly does Third Uncle intend to do after capturing someone

However, this person with the surname Liu seems to have his head kicked by a donkey, as he stubbornly refuses to believe it, claiming that I am talking nonsense. Moreover, he gritted his teeth and insisted that he does not know who the person in the coffin is; he is merely a runner.

Having such an uncle is truly beyond my control. I found a bundle of rope and securely tied that person with the surname Liu to a pillar in the room.

His mother examined his cousin and stated that her body had not been violated, but given the circumstances at the time, it was evident that someone intended to assault her, ultimately leading to her being killed.

I cannot understand this; how can one have a family member killed by someone and still try to cover it up and hide it?

The person with the surname Liu said that he was not very clear about it either. About half a month ago, he was reading in his room when his father suddenly came to find him with a grave expression, asking him to come over. He put down his book and followed him, only to find out that his twelve-year-old cousin had died at home, her clothes disheveled, with a large gash on the back of her head, bleeding profusely. By the time she was discovered, she was already lifeless.

Seeing his persistence, I briefly explained the origin of this item

I am asking you to be serious and speak about serious matters

I believe I still need to maintain a basic level of rationality, so I drank another glass of cool boiled water to calm myself down. Then I went into the kitchen and took out a can of orange-yellow, oily substance

This person with the surname Liu is truly cowardly, immediately frightened to the point of tears, and began to scream: "I will tell, I will tell! Quickly take this thing away!"

Uncle San glanced at me and indeed spoke of the matter truthfully

I returned to the main hall, where the expression of that person surnamed Liu was more distressing than crying, as he intermittently explained the situation.

"Then who is this female corpse in our house related to the Liu family?" I asked.