Chapter 2: The Clothes of the Dead

At this moment, grandmother walked in, her face full of worry, looking seemingly more haggard than when she left yesterday

After sitting for a while, I could not help but feel drowsy, my eyelids heavy and drooping downwards

I am having difficulty breathing, unable to break free, and in a state of confusion, it seems I have grasped something furry.

The light was too dim to see clearly, so I lit a scented candle to illuminate the area, and suddenly a fox's head appeared right in front of me

Remember, it must be neither early nor late, it can only be at twelve o'clock noon

I am both astonished and terrified; where did this fox come from

This seat is suddenly a bit curious, how can a useless person like you dare to touch the belongings of this seat

Such a crude sleight of hand cannot be seen through

Grandma sighed and said: "There is no reason, remember Grandma's words, Grandma will not harm you"

I feel an overwhelming sense of panic, with helplessness and fear spreading through my limbs like a poison that gnaws at my very bones

The leaves above are rustling in the wind at this moment, and it seems that there are some strange sounds mixed in.

On the wall, a fiery red fox is crouching there, its slender eyes gazing in my direction

My heart skipped a beat, and I slowly raised my head. In an instant, my scalp tingled, and a chill surged from the soles of my feet straight to the crown of my head

I have lived in Kuohe Village for over ten years, and this is the first time I have seen a living fox

Who? Who is speaking? This voice sounds somewhat familiar to me, very similar to what I heard in my dream last night

When I woke up, I was already lying in my own room. If it weren't for the red swelling on my neck that I could still feel from being choked, I would have almost thought that what happened last night was just a nightmare

No! This place is too eerie

The blood-red eyes stared fiercely at me, the veins beneath the skin bulging, truly squeezing me to the brink of death

Isn't this cursing my death

I was suddenly startled, and upon closer inspection, I realized that those foxes were emaciated and had long since died, their light and airy pelts swaying back and forth in the wind

I have heard that a fox entering a home is a very inauspicious omen, and it inevitably reminds me of the dream I just had

Today this matter is quite eerie, I am both exhausted and frightened, and I dare not pause for a moment

The cold wind howled even more fiercely, and the dried fox skins hanging from the treetops swayed back and forth, emitting a sound like "woo woo woo," as if someone were hiding in a dark corner, weeping.

Where exactly did the problem arise

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Have I truly encountered the rumored phenomenon of being trapped in a ghost wall

Its eyes were cold and sinister, seemingly carrying a hint of sly amusement.

Why? I was taken aback for a moment, puzzled

Without me asking further, my grandmother hurriedly left the house. Judging by the direction she took, she must be going to Zhang Youde's home

I do not know how long I have been running; I truly have no strength left. My legs feel weak and I can hardly lift them, so I have no choice but to stop and catch my breath

It turns out that what I am wearing is actually a shroud made of paper

I instinctively swung the stick, but to my surprise, he intercepted it and threw it aside

Fortunately, I am familiar with the roads in the village, and even in the dark, I can find my way home

The rustling sound of the wind blowing through the leaves once again echoed in my ears, accompanied by the sound of the fox fur swaying in the breeze

Later at twelve o'clock noon, you will bring something to pay a visit to your godmother. Your grandmother has some matters to attend to, so she will not accompany you this time

I remembered my grandmother's advice and found a stone under the shade of a tree to rest for a while, planning to pay my respects when the time came

Last night, while you were away, Uncle Zhang killed my family's chicken and even wanted to strangle...

Who exactly are you

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The strange sounds I just heard were produced by these fox furs

Outside, it is a scorching summer day, while beneath the tree lies a cool shade, and with a gentle breeze blowing, it is exceedingly pleasant

One could look around in a complete circle, yet not a single shadow of a person could be seen

I have been running for most of the day, yet I am still under the old locust tree

Who on earth is so malicious as to give me clothes meant for burning the dead

Oh my!

Oh no

The clothes were soaked with cold sweat, and when the night breeze blew, it felt utterly chilling.

No matter who asks, you must respond this way; be sure not to let anything slip.

From the end of the village to my home, at my current speed, it should take about ten minutes to arrive. However, I have been hurrying and running for half an hour and still have not seen the courtyard of my house

He looked so thin that he seemed to weigh no more than a couple of taels, yet his strength was surprisingly great, as he sat on top of me, his hands tightly gripping my neck

At this time, the villagers have mostly gone to sleep, and every household has turned off their lights, making the roads very difficult to navigate in the pitch darkness

I suddenly jolted awake, and upon raising my eyes, I realized that the sky had turned dark.

Those hollow, dark eye sockets stared directly at me, making one feel uneasy and uncomfortable

Grandmother has always been fond of me, and she does not allow me to speak, which I believe is for her own reasons. Although I feel confused, I still nodded in agreement.

I am furious

"Grandma, you are back!" Upon seeing Grandma, I immediately asked, "Have you seen Uncle Zhang?"

Grandma said again: "Last night, I came back late and delayed your visit to your godmother. This is an important matter and must be made up for"

I have missed the time to pay respects to my godmother again

I only felt a sudden chill, quickly tore off my clothes and threw them aside, and hurriedly ran in the direction of home

I am filled with regret and worry, contemplating how to explain to my grandmother when I return

From the end of the village to the beginning, there is only this one main road; as long as you do not take a detour, you will surely not go wrong

Paper offerings were originally meant to be burned for the deceased, wearing them on the living is considered very inauspicious

I do not know if it is still possible to remedy the situation now

I instinctively looked up in the direction of the sound, only to see that the trunk of the old locust tree seemed to be densely covered with something.

I hurried to the old locust tree at the end of the village, and upon checking the time, I realized there were still fifteen minutes until twelve o'clock

Kuhe Village is neither large nor small, with over one hundred households both inside and outside. However, it is strange that I did not encounter a single person along the way, especially close to lunchtime.

A strange tranquility permeated the village

At this moment, a sudden chill breeze blew in from an unknown direction, penetrating directly into the neck of the person.

The old locust tree, with its lush branches and abundant leaves, is an excellent place to seek shade and coolness.

At that moment of distraction, Zhang Youde behind me suddenly lunged at me as if he had gone mad

Go to hell! Go to hell! Everyone must die!

I am puzzled; in the past, paying respects to my godmother was always done at midnight, but this time my grandmother actually asked me to do it in the middle of the day. Is there some significance to this?

I got up and casually had a couple of bites, and seeing that the time was about right, I took the prepared incense and paper money to the end of the village

I must leave here quickly

I was extremely frightened and did not want to stay here for even a moment longer. I hurriedly packed my things and was ready to go back

How could there be so many dried fox skins under the old locust tree? It looks quite unsettling.

But I clearly just closed my eyes for a short while, how did it become late at night in the blink of an eye

I turned my head to take a look, and my mind went "buzz" as if it had exploded

As soon as I turned around, a voice filled with a chilling and mocking tone suddenly rang in my ears

I stumbled over something beneath my feet and fell to the ground with a thud. My sleeve brushed against a nearby dry branch, producing a hissing sound.