Chapter 004: Return to School

Zhang Xudong is doing better; usually, he can walk back after three bottles. However, in the end, I had to help both of them back by myself. Isn't that frustrating? They said they were just two little ladies, and I would help as many as came, but these are two grown men. Moreover, both Zhang Xudong and Wang Rui were drunk and kept shouting: "This is not scientific"

This family is immensely grateful to my master and originally intended to give a substantial sum of money. However, my master declined, expressing his hope that in the future, this family could use their connections to help me gain admission to a better university. The family agreed, stating that as long as my grades are not particularly poor, they would find a way to send me to a key university

It turns out that this time there is also a wealthy individual over there, and the reason for seeking a master is that this wealthy person's daughter has fallen ill with hysteria

In a state of drowsiness, I suddenly heard the voices of Wang Rui and Zhang Xudong. As soon as I heard them return, I knew something was amiss. Sure enough, as soon as they arrived, they charged at my bed and started causing a commotion.

At this moment, Zhang Xudong mysteriously said, "Do you all know? During the summer vacation, something significant actually happened at the school."

Life has been relatively comfortable, but soon it will be time to return to school, a place I dislike. It seems that young people today generally harbor a disdain for school. The school I attend is one of the top institutions in our city, and it takes an hour to commute back and forth from our county, which is why I chose to board. Although I dislike studying, I still strive to excel in my studies to please my teacher, and my grades are among the top ten in my class. This is something that brings my teacher some comfort.

After watching me gesticulate animatedly while discussing the *illustration* book, the master chuckled and said, "You rascal, I know you well enough. It’s likely that Qingfeng Daoist lent a hand this time. If it weren’t for Qingfeng Daoist, you would be in danger. Also, remember, in the future, you must not take on such business recklessly; otherwise, you won’t even know how you met your end."

How should I put it? In any case, my romantic life has been quite a failure. Among the three relationships mentioned above, the longest lasted two months, while the shortest lasted just one day

However, regarding Xu Jinglei's death, I feel it won't be that simple. But since it doesn't concern me, I won't worry about it. Whatever happens, as long as it doesn't harm my friends, that's all that matters

My first girlfriend was from the class next door. Our relationship was relatively stable at first; we would occasionally hold hands, and it felt quite pleasant. However, later on, she had a very poor relationship with one of my friends, to the point where they would almost start arguing as soon as they met. She then gave me an ultimatum: choose between her and my friend. So, I decisively broke up with her, as I consider myself someone who values loyalty.

I greeted everyone and then returned to my dormitory. I fell asleep on the bus just now and am still feeling drowsy. I tidied up a bit casually and fell asleep as soon as I lay down

Oh, what is it? Which teacher's little dog has gone missing again? Wang Rui and I have long been accustomed to this; Zhang Xudong usually makes a big deal out of trivial matters at school and tells us in a mysterious manner.

Returning to the main topic, it is said that this year the girls are wearing even thinner clothing. As I was observing, I noticed that there were two others on the playground who were also watching like me

The third one was Gao and Tu Shuyi, who had just finished their discussion. Later, it was my birthday, and she didn't come. I was angry and ignored her. In fact, I should have been a little angry, and then she decided to break up with me.

The second instance occurred when I had just emerged from the shadow of a failed first love and someone approached me for a relationship. However, the very next day, we broke up. Later, I found out that she had pursued me to test whether my friend liked her. I was taken aback. Nevertheless, my friend was indeed loyal; when that woman later sought him out, he immediately slapped her twice and called her one word: "cheap"

Zhang Xudong found my words reasonable as well, tidied up a bit, and prepared to go out for a drink, as it had been a long time since he had shared a drink with the two of them

Hearing this, my young heart trembled once again. My master always thought of me, no matter when or where, and everything he did was for my benefit. At that moment, I resolved to repay my master's nurturing grace.

What? How did he die? Wang Rui and I became interested at this point, asking, "Was it a crime of passion, or suicide, or something else?"

I am not afraid of being laughed at when I say that, although I was already in my second year of high school and had been in three relationships, each one was extremely unfortunate

"Isn't it just a dead person? They peeled an apple before dying and then committed suicide. Is it really necessary to make it so creepy?" Wang Rui said disdainfully. I nodded in agreement; it could very well be a coincidence.

A few days ago, someone died at our school, specifically Xu Jinglei from Class 5 of the senior year.

I frowned upon hearing this. My master had told me that these folk remedies could attract ghosts and spirits. As the saying goes, "If a person does not offend a ghost, the ghost will not offend the person." This is precisely the reasoning behind it. Generally, when there is no interaction between humans and ghosts, it is fine. However, activities like playing with a spirit pen or cutting apples at midnight, which involve lowering the energy of one's three lights to the minimum, can attract nearby malevolent spirits.

This person's daughter is possessed by a fox spirit, and this fox spirit is quite powerful. It took my master a great deal of effort to deal with this fox spirit.

Lying down and feeling bored, we started chatting about our summer vacation. I didn't have much to share; I couldn't possibly tell them that my brother went to fight zombies, right? If I said that, they definitely wouldn't believe me. Otherwise, I would have to boast a little. Wang Rui just mentioned that his family went on a trip to some place. Nothing particularly exciting.

None of this seems right; it appears that the people from their dormitory were playing a midnight apple peeling game together. According to those from their dormitory, Xu Jinglei's apple peel was cut off, and then the next day she hanged herself, despite having no motive for suicide. In any case, the rumors circulating outside are quite eerie

Next, my master and I will continue as usual, occasionally tending to the spirit shop. Whenever something arises, we will don our underwear on the outside and set out to save the world

Subsequently, I went out to drink by the sea with the two of them. Although my alcohol tolerance is not particularly high, compared to Wang Rui, I am truly a top-tier individual.

No, this is not the main point. The key issue is that everyone in their dormitory says they dream about her every night. Xu Jinglei even asked her roommate to find someone to save him, or something like that. Zhang Xudong became increasingly agitated as he spoke, as if he were recounting his own experiences.

Having bid farewell to my mentor, I boarded a bumpy bus and, gazing out the window at the scenery, gradually fell asleep. When I awoke, I had already arrived at my destination. The school was right next to the bus station. Upon arriving at the school, I was in my second year of high school and was delighted to see many beautiful new female students. At that moment, I set my goal for the year to be to experience a love that would not end.

I remember one time Wang Rui got drunk after drinking two glasses of wine, and then he said, "When I am in good condition, two bottles of beer are still not a problem." Indeed, his alcohol tolerance can only be measured by two bottles when he is in good condition

Moreover, every time I break up, I feel heartbroken. My friends often tell me not to be sad over a girl, and that one shouldn't invest genuine feelings in a relationship, but rather just have fun. Looking back, this advice does hold some truth, but at that time, I didn't understand it; I was determined to invest my true feelings in every relationship.

Upon realizing that my master had seen through me, I chuckled and shifted the topic, saying: "I see, heh heh, master, how did it go this time? Why did it take three days, when it used to be just about a day?"

"Enough, stop thinking about it. It's just superstition. Perhaps Xu Jinglei's death had a significant impact on her roommate, which is why she had nightmares, merely scaring herself," I said, and Wang Rui nodded in agreement.

As the saying goes, "A child travels a thousand miles, and the mother worries." Although my master is not my parent, he is even closer to me than my parents. Therefore, on the day school started, my master took me to the station, repeatedly reminding me not to engage in horseplay with my classmates, not to bully female classmates, and so on. Although it was quite verbose, I still listened attentively. No matter how mischievous I am outside, I always behave obediently in front of my master, like a well-behaved child

Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine has been divided into "thirteen categories." Among these thirteen categories, there are two that are particularly noteworthy: the "Zhu You category" and the "Jin category"

Wang Rui is the guy I mentioned earlier, while Zhang Xudong belongs to the more reserved and subtle type.

I swear, hurry up and speak

Well, they are both drunk, and this is the most scientific.

"No, it's true. Don't you all know that?" Wang Xudong, seeing that we were unaware, became even more interested.

It is precisely Wang Rui and our roommate, Zhang Xudong

In ancient times, we categorized illnesses into two types: internal and external. Of course, there are still internal medicine and surgery today; however, the external ailments of that time, referred to as "external diseases," were beyond the reach of human treatment. These "external diseases" were also known as "hysteria," attributed to the mischief of wandering souls, ghosts, or malevolent spirits. They could not be cured by medicine or stones, and only those knowledgeable in exorcism and demon-subduing could resolve them

After returning home, I sleep every day, eat, and my life is quite carefree. The master has also returned. Upon his return, I recounted the matter of helping Yang Hongjun. Of course, the protagonist of the story must be me; I subdued the zombies, I subdued the white zombie, and Qingfeng Daoist was merely a minor assistant.

Of course, for me to take on both of them is as simple as playing a game. A 1V2 draw, and the three of us are exhausted and panting. I asked them if they were sick, insisting on making themselves so tired.