Chapter 3, The Kiss of the Ghost

I nodded, knowing that Mr. Meng is truly an extraordinary person, so I was not very worried

I recognized them at a glance; one of them is a Tibetan Mastiff, though I am unsure if it is purebred. The other two are large black dogs, but I cannot identify their breeds. However, it is evident that they are not ordinary dogs

The man did not pay attention and smiled at us, saying, "You all go sit inside for a while, I will change my clothes."

As soon as the gourd was opened, I immediately felt a chill breeze pass by, as if something had suddenly appeared before me. Following that, I felt as if my face had been touched by something, and my mouth felt as if it had been coated with ice.

Mr. Meng took a gourd from the adjacent table, and after giving me a concerned reminder, he finally opened the lid of the gourd

Mr. Meng did not respond and looked at me, asking, "Kid, you said you received a message from that girl asking you to pick her up."

Ghost Kiss

At last, he inquired about a person, said to be a Taoist priest from Maoshan, whom everyone he had seen praised highly, claiming he was a true master

After speaking, the man immediately ran into a side room, and we could only enter the main room as he instructed.

Upon entering, I saw that the courtyard was adorned in a tranquil and artistic manner, featuring several bamboo plants and trees. Beneath the trees, there were rocking chairs, and in one corner, there was a small pond. However, beside the main entrance, there were three large iron cages, each housing a large dog.

After we returned home, it was already 4:00 AM, but the whole family couldn't sleep. My father began making phone calls, reaching out to connections, and asking friends, hoping to find a genuine exorcist for me.

My father had just finished expressing his gratitude when the doorbell rang again. An old man, looking disheveled with gray hair, walked in, muttering curses under his breath.

I stood there in a daze for a while, then immediately called my parents to tell them what had just happened. My parents were also frightened and quickly got dressed, taking me to the city police station that night.

The man was momentarily taken aback, but then he understood what was happening. It was as if he were washing his face; he forcefully wiped his face with both hands and then vigorously shook his hands. Immediately afterward, he seemed to transform into a different person, his eyes wide and spirited, his posture straight, and he said: "Yes, this is Mr. Meng's home. Are you here to... to seek my help in dispelling evil?"

The three of us were taken aback. The so-called expert is this young lad in his twenties, who looks completely out of place. Even disregarding his attire, his age alone is inappropriate! An expert, no matter how young, should be at least in their forties or fifties. How could it be someone roughly the same age as me, just a young kid?

As soon as dawn broke, my parents took me to the place where the master lived, following the address provided by a friend.

Three dogs were very fierce, glaring at us and barking directly at us. Although they were in a cage, I still felt a bit scared and couldn't help but take a few steps back, then glanced at them.

Upon entering the main room, a wave of fragrant air immediately greeted me. The room was almost entirely furnished with wooden furniture, and there was an incense burner. Several old paintings adorned the walls, giving the impression that this was the dwelling of an elderly person

We recorded a statement at the municipal bureau, and there were no issues with the books, as this matter could not possibly have been caused by us

"Young man, no matter what happens in a little while, do not be afraid, and do not run away, do you understand?" Mr. Meng said to me seriously

This time, I detailed the matter to Mr. Meng, the old man. After listening, Mr. Meng furrowed his brows, scrutinized me from head to toe, and mumbled something under his breath

When Meng Xiaobai saw the old man, his face turned pale, and he kept mumbling, "It's all over."

Hello, my name is Meng Xiaobai. May I ask what matters you wish to discuss with me

Our family immediately gave a thumbs up in our hearts, this is truly a master!

My father has also seen some fine things; upon seeing the decorations inside, he smirked and remarked that they are truly wealthy people

The esteemed individual resides in the suburbs, not in an apartment building, but rather in a large courtyard. Upon our arrival, we immediately noticed an imposing large red iron gate. At this time, it was just a little past six o'clock, and it was evident that the household had not yet risen, as the gate remained firmly closed.

Upon arriving at the municipal bureau, we learned that Dr. Wang Guosheng, who called me yesterday, and Mr. Li both died in a car accident tonight. Dr. Wang was involved in an accident on his way to his night shift and died before he could receive treatment after being taken to the hospital; Mr. Li was crushed by a large truck while he was out, resulting in his immediate death.

"What are you barking about? These are our clients. Without them, how would you have meat to eat every day!" The man noticed that we were staring at the barking dogs without moving and immediately scolded the three dogs.

"Is this Mr. Meng's house www.hetushucomcom?" My father, observing this strange man, raised his eyebrows slightly and decided to break the silence by asking a question.

Although I felt fear in my heart and did not understand the reason, I still stood in place without moving, recalling Mr. Meng's words from earlier

"Well then, you may come in," the man said, stepping aside to let us enter

I nodded in response and then showed him the text message on my phone

As soon as the old man saw me, he suddenly stood up from his seat, his body tense, his eyes glaring at me, slowly walking over with a strange glint in his eyes

Suddenly, the three dogs seemed to sense something. They crouched by the cage close to us and sniffed vigorously a few times. Then they glanced at me and surprisingly let out a few low grunts, obediently lying down in the corner, their expressions turning somewhat panicked

"Sir, is there anything wrong with my son?" My mother is worried

At that moment, Mr. Meng quickly closed the lid of the gourd, as if he had realized something. His complexion changed dramatically, his eyes widened, and he exclaimed: "The Ghost Kiss! It truly is the Ghost Kiss! Is it possible that there are still people in this world who can employ such a technique?"

After a while, the old man regained his composure, his breathing becoming much steadier. He mentioned that Meng Xiaobai was his grandson, who usually liked to cause trouble, and he also apologized to us

The old man, possibly exhausted, gasping for breath, threw the broom aside, released Meng Xiaobai, and sat down heavily in his chair, his body trembling violently

Upon seeing this situation, my father hurried to intervene, while my mother was also there to mediate. Now we understand clearly that the true expert is not Meng Xiaobai, but rather this old man

"Young man, have you encountered any issues recently?" The old man opened with this remark

We knocked on the door for quite a while before a voice finally came from inside, though the tone seemed somewhat complaining

The old man entered and saw us, then noticed Meng Xiaobai's appearance. He was taken aback for a moment, but quickly understood what was happening. Turning around, he took the broom from the corner and shouted at Meng Xiaobai: "You little rascal, you're causing trouble again! If I don't beat your backside to a pulp, you won't learn your lesson!"

Soon, the man returned, wearing a Daoist robe. After tidying himself up, he appeared considerably more dignified, yet still did not resemble a master.

My parents immediately informed Meng Xiaobai about my situation. Meng Xiaobai grinned without a hint of worry and said, "This is just a vengeful spirit seeking retribution. That doctor and the ridiculous Mr. Li are simply fools for getting involved in such matters; that is a sure way to court death. However, you can rest assured, I will take care of this matter."

Meng Xiaobai let out a ghostly howl and took off running, but the old man grabbed him back and began to strike with a broom. Each blow landed squarely on his backside, and with the old man holding him, Meng Xiaobai dared not resist, only able to emit sounds akin to those of a slaughtered pig

My father knocked on the front door, and immediately afterward, the sound of barking came from inside

Upon hearing this, the old man raised his eyebrows and pulled me into the inner room, asking my parents to wait outside

Upon hearing this, my parents began to somewhat believe that Meng Xiaobai was indeed an expert, after all, he said he would only be paid once the problem was resolved. Although 50,000 yuan is a considerable amount, it pales in comparison to my life.

Old man, what are you doing? Don't you know I am sleeping with the book? In the past, I always took the keys when going out; did I forget them this time?

After Meng Xiaobai finished speaking, he remained serious and said: "However, I must also tell you that engaging in such activities offends spirits and harms one's moral standing in the underworld. Therefore, I require fifty thousand yuan from you. This is not a scam; you can pay me after the issue is resolved. If I am unable to resolve it, I will not ask you for the money. What do you think?"

Soon, the door was opened, and a man in his twenties appeared, wearing a tank top and baggy shorts. He looked quite handsome, yawning and squinting, not even glancing at us. He simply pulled the door open and continued to complain, saying: "Old man, how is it? Have you caught that..."

The barking of the dogs is very loud, indicating that there are large dogs being fed inside, and from the sound of the barking, there are at least three dogs inside

Thank you very much, Master... No, no... Thank you, Daoist!

Looking for me

"Indeed, we are here to see Mr. Meng." My father's friend praised this gentleman to an extraordinary degree, and he did not dare to offend him, immediately putting on a smile.

The interior is quite dark, and I cannot clearly see what specific items are inside. However, I noticed several wooden swords hanging on the wall, as well as an incense burner and some peculiar objects.

Meng Xiaobai was directly scared away, but I did not see him actually cry. It seems that he has done this many times before; that scream just now was merely an act

We walked in, and the man closed the main door securely

As this person spoke, he slightly opened his eyes. Upon seeing us, he was instantly frozen in place, his expression turned to stone, mouth agape, yet he no longer spoke. He had never anticipated that it would be us outside.

Bang bang bang