Chapter 3, Exchange Items
Purchase successful, your current lifespan is 1 year, 2 months, and 15 days, soul value 0
Li Si suddenly woke up, abruptly sitting up and looking around, only to find himself in an old house. It was only now that he remembered he was no longer on Earth
"Have you heard? The Zhang family has been haunted by ghosts, and over ten people have died." A voice suddenly came from behind him
After rinsing her mouth, Li Si took out a few dozen copper coins from under the mattress and left the room. At this time, some vegetable farmers could still be seen carrying their produce towards the market, and occasionally, voices could be heard echoing from afar in the stillness of the early morning.
Li Si exhaled deeply, sat up from the bed, and used the Bagua mirror to reflect towards the Headless Ghost, while he looked into the mirror himself
A long, resonant sound emanated from Li Si's stomach
However, in this world, it is indeed possible for a ghost to be watching him from outside the window
Goo ~
"Alright." The middle-aged man responded, skillfully scooping with a large ladle into the wooden bucket, pouring just the right amount into the left-hand bowl. He then took another large ladle from a different bucket, tipped it, and poured a sauce of dark color into the bowl. Finally, he sprinkled some peanuts and chopped green onions on top before sending it over to Li Si
After a few hours had passed like this, Li Si still had not fallen asleep. He felt uncomfortable in bed. At this moment, Li Si felt somewhat parched and wanted to get up, but he was afraid that there might be something strange outside.
As for the Bagua mirror, there is no need to mention it further; with my mortal eyes, how can I distinguish between humans and demons? Without this object, even a talisman would be of no use
The Death Jade can be carried with him and can also strengthen the Headless Ghost, which is something he urgently needs, as it allows him to summon the Headless Ghost at any time to rescue him
Li Si helplessly got out of bed, walked to the backyard, picked up a porcelain bowl and a willow branch to rinse his mouth. In this day and age, rinsing with a willow branch has already begun. If conditions permit, one can use green salt as toothpaste for rinsing.
"Enter." Li Si commanded the Headless Ghost while taking out the Dead Jade
Of course, even if one can afford it now, it must be exchanged for longevity
Li Si finally arrived at a small shop a few hundred meters away from his home, which is a nearby breakfast place that sells tofu pudding
Upon hearing Li Si's words, the middle-aged man smiled in relief, then let out a chuckle and said with a sense of glee, "That Doctor Zhang even said your days are numbered; it seems his family's three generations of tradition also have their moments of error."
Li Si looked at the dead jade, as a child about 1.2 meters tall stepped onto the large dead jade pendant, making him feel quite uncomfortable. If Newton were to know about this, the coffin lid would surely not be able to hold.
The middle-aged man approached Li Si, placed the tofu pudding on the table in front of him, and asked with some concern: "Has your health improved recently, Li Xianggong?"
Li Si looked at the products in the system mall and felt fortunate for the discounted items; without the discounted products, he would not be able to afford any of them
Tick tock
As a result, he discovered a pale face behind his forehead in the mirror, with a pair of pitch-black eyes streaming with blood tears staring intently at him. Li Si immediately felt a chill creeping up from his tailbone to his forehead
Staring blankly out the window, Li pondered whether a ghostly figure might appear. The mere thought of it sent a chill down his spine. If he were on Earth, he could simply scare himself and it would be nothing more. He was well aware that supernatural beings were impossible to manifest.
Li Si sat on the bed, gazing out at the night sky, unsure of what to do at this moment. Generally speaking, at this time, when he has nothing to do, he usually plays on his phone
Thinking of this, Li Si gritted his teeth and said in his mind: "Exchange 4 years of life for a talisman, a death jade, and a bagua mirror"
"What a curious child," Li Si said with a smirk, as he had just narrowly escaped being sent away by the headless ghost.
Li Si let out a light laugh, realizing that he had developed a certain resistance to these terrifying matters. He got out of bed, retrieved a small cloth bag from the cupboard, strung it with a rope, and placed the talisman and the dead jade inside, hanging it around his neck. He kept it close to him.
Suddenly, the ink inside shifted slightly, leaving Li Si in a state of confusion. He held the ink jade up to the moonlight outside, hoping to clarify what was inside. The ink within the dead jade gradually coalesced, forming a pale face that looked at him expressionlessly. It was none other than the Headless Ghost.
Li Si licked his lips and took a few more drops, feeling that the dryness in his mouth had alleviated significantly. He shifted to the side, thinking that he should repair the roof another day. Lost in thought, he soon fell into a deep sleep
Li Si dipped his finger and smelled it in front of his nose; there was no unusual odor, so it should be that the roof is leaking
"Uncle Zhou, please give me a bowl of tofu pudding, without cilantro." Li Si walked into the shop, found a table to sit down, and then spoke to the middle-aged man who was busy.
As the words just settled in his mind, a triangular talisman and a piece of mottled ink jade appeared in the palm of his left hand, while a palm-sized bagua mirror emerged in the palm of his right hand
Li thought of this and immediately dared not think further. He got into bed and hid under the covers, wrapping himself tightly in the blanket
"Hey, I said that Mr. Li is favored by heaven, and I believe you will turn misfortune into fortune. You will surely be on the list this autumn in the imperial examination. This bowl of tofu pudding is a gift for you, no charge. Consider it a celebration for your recovery from illness." A middle-aged man chuckled, and then he heard someone calling for him to serve tofu pudding, so he quickly responded and went to work.
Amulets can protect oneself, which is certainly necessary in this strange and bizarre world
The original master was also a particularly good person, not at all as pedantic as one might imagine. He was very friendly towards his neighbors and occasionally taught the nearby children, providing them with enlightenment. However, he did not charge any fees, at most accepting some vegetables or rice in return. If it were not for the approaching provincial examination that disturbed his peace of mind, he would not have gone to that dilapidated temple to make a wish
As for why I do not exchange the longsword and the "Xuan Gui Lu," it is because my lifespan is limited, and I can only choose what is urgently needed.
At the sound of a rooster crowing, Li Si woke up from his bed. He groggily reached out to feel around him, intending to find his phone, but ended up grasping at nothing.
A night without conversation
Li Si knew that the original owner often came here for breakfast, so he was relatively familiar with this boss. He was afraid that if he spoke too much, he would give himself away and let the boss see something, so he casually said: "It's nothing, much better."
Looking at the lingering night outside, Li Si lay down again, hoping to sleep a little longer. However, at this moment, no matter how much he turned over, he could not fall asleep.
A drop of water fell from the roof, landing on Li Si's face
In the past, he would always play on his phone while eating. However, he is now eating tofu with great seriousness, feeling quite comfortable as he does so. Perhaps it is the sensation of the food sliding down his esophagus that makes him realize he is truly alive.
Li Si looked at the dead jade, and immediately his curiosity was piqued. He held the ink jade in front of him for a closer examination, noticing that the ink jade was somewhat rough, with a rather rich ink color inside
Li Si felt somewhat helpless; he did not expect that Doctor Zhang, who had treated the original owner, would spread rumors everywhere. Subsequently, he found an excuse for the situation: "A few days ago, I truly thought I was going to die; I just happened to survive due to my strong constitution."
Li Si stiffly turned to look behind him and discovered that the Headless Ghost had somehow appeared beside him, gazing curiously at the Bagua Mirror.
The Headless Ghost heard his command and immediately transformed into a twisted shadow, entering the Dead Jade.
Li Si watched him walk away and quietly began to eat the tofu pudding. The tofu pudding here was somewhat different from that in his previous life; the salt was coarse and there was hardly any oil. Nevertheless, he ate with great seriousness, not knowing how long it had been since he had eaten breakfast with such earnestness.
Li Si was walking down the road, and from time to time, acquaintances would respectfully call out to him, "Mr. Li." He would nod in response politely.