Chapter 003: Water Vapor

"About six years old," Xu said

There were approximately six or seven people at that table, all of whom were young, both male and female. It seemed that Chen Duo had exchanged a few words with one of them. Xu Lai thought she had encountered a friend and did not think much of it. At that moment, the waiter brought the dishes, and he helped to carry them down.

"It is a technique of tattooing; if you do not possess the ability of yin-yang eyes, you simply cannot see it," Xu said

"So what, let her go to hell, we are having dinner," Xu said.

When you went to see them, were the three of them blushing, with bright red lips, yet their bodies cold, without breath or heartbeat, and without any visible wounds on them

Can you draw a few for me to take a look at? Xu asked

No wonder others turn against you Xu Lai was at a loss whether to laugh or cry

What happened to the water vapor? Xu Lai asked

Who is this person? Your friend? Xu Lai asked while eating.

Before becoming the headmaster of the Heavenly Master’s Mansion, he often traveled to various places. However, the cities now are much more prosperous than before, and the changes are truly rapid

"Just wait a moment." Chen Duo took out his phone, and his finger drew a symbol on the screen. Once he saw it clearly, he drew two more. "I only remember these few strokes that are the simplest. They don't look very similar, but they're close enough."

He said: "No need, I have all my belongings with me, I can move in tonight"

Xu asked her to describe in detail what she saw

Chen Duo was speechless. This statement sounds like a form of consolation, but why does it provoke such anger when heard?

Xu Lai simply picked two sets, bought some daily necessities, and noted down Chen Duo's phone number: "Next time I will give it to you along with the rent"

"Let's eat." Chen Duo was too lazy to argue with him, feeling sulky by herself, she picked up a piece of black pepper beef with her chopsticks.

Then... did I really go? Although Chen Duo was somewhat skeptical, she thought that this person had indeed been a magician, and perhaps they had truly seen something.

You have wasted so many years, and in the end, you haven't mastered the skills of a mage, nor do you have any qualifications. Isn't that rather unfortunate? Chen Duo couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for you

Xu Lai pointed to the sofa and said, "You can nest here for a night"

He was just about to go over and take a look when he saw two waiters stepping forward to mediate the conflict. Chen Duo returned with a dark expression, angrily sitting down on a chair.

Are you really using this? Chen Duo was taken aback, wondering what kind of person would still use such an outdated item

"Alright, alright, it's up to you." Chen Duo was truly defeated by him, handing him the room key. "Let's wait until tomorrow to sign the contract. You can stay for now, and the rent won't count until the contract is signed."

As soon as she spoke those words, she immediately realized that she had been a bit too direct and was afraid of hurting his self-esteem, so she hurriedly added, "Hehe, it's nothing, education is not that important now."

"Ah, just a day or two away." Chen Duo said, glancing at the sky outside, and added, "How about it? Let's go down and have a meal together to celebrate your joining us"

"Otherwise, how am I supposed to tell her? Am I supposed to say that I can see things that others cannot?" Chen Duo said angrily, "Good intentions are treated as donkey liver and lung, let her be!"

There is also this! '' Chen Duo was astonished

"In fact, you and she are not mortal enemies, are you? Isn't her death just what you desire?" Xu said

Xu said: "I have never attended formal education, everything I learned is self-taught"

Do not overthink it; even if you had known at the time that they were not dead, you would not have been able to save them said Xu

What is that?" Chen Duo was taken aback

"What’s the rush? Let’s wait until tomorrow. When are you moving in? Give me a heads up, and I’ll lend you a hand," Chen Duo said

Xu Lai asked her to speak and let him listen

Chen Duo glanced at him and said, "What kind of mentality do you have? This person may be annoying, but after all, they are a human life."

What is the situation? Xu asked

Xu Lai took a sip of lemon juice and said: "You go over and ask her if her waist is very sore, if her head feels heavy, if her eyes are swollen and painful, especially in the evening when her whole body itches, but she can't say where it itches, as if it were bitten by insects. Just say it like this."

Chen Duo snorted, also burying her head in her food, with a sullen expression, her mood quite low

I told her that she is unwell and suggested that she go to the hospital for an examination said Chen Duo

Xu Lai chuckled and said, "So how did you tell her?"

Who asked you this! Chen Duo said angrily

Xu Lai waved his hand, signaling her to go, and lowered his head to eat the vegetables

"I will give you half off." Chen Duo was unfazed

Chen Duo wiped away a bead of sweat. What on earth is this person here for

Xu Lai could not help but laugh and said, "Do you want her to listen to you?"

I am a mage, unlike you. " Xu said.

Moreover, with the heartbeats of the three individuals gone, how could they possibly still be alive? This fellow is nothing more than a half-baked magician, perhaps just spouting nonsense!

Xu glanced over and nodded, saying: "I see it, it looks quite beautiful."

So it turns out they are archrivals said Xu with a sense of realization

Is that true? Chen Duo didn't believe it at all, so you don't have to go to school?

"Who is her friend!" Chen Duo said irritably, "It's a former classmate of mine, we were in the same class in both elementary and middle school."

"That won't do either, there are no sheets or blankets, how are you going to sleep?" Chen Duo said, although the furniture and appliances are all complete, everything else is completely lacking

Ah? Chen Duomu, she was momentarily at a loss for words

When he turned back to look again, he saw that Chen Duo seemed to have gotten into a conflict with the people at that table and had started arguing.

Those things are like being branded on the skin, impossible to wipe away, yet in the blink of an eye, they suddenly vanish. Don't you think that's strange? Let me clarify in advance, I am definitely not seeing things.

After chatting for a while longer, Chen Duo got up to go to the restroom

Chen Duo wiped his sweat and said: "Brother, you still find online shopping troublesome, take out your phone."

Xu couldn't help but laugh. Looking out the window, the sky had long since turned completely dark, yet the streets were bustling with traffic and pedestrians, still extraordinarily lively.

"Then don't you have even a middle school diploma?" Chen Duo was astonished

Do you have a way?" Chen Duo looked at him

Indeed, in the past, the practice of being a magician primarily focused on simplicity

As I exited the community, the rain had already stopped, and the air was damp, carrying an exceptionally fresh scent. As the streetlights began to glow, pedestrians filled the streets.

"I am not lying to you, go ahead." Xu said

"Hurry up and change, you are falling behind the times," Chen Duo said. "What do you want to buy? I will buy it for you first, the sheets and quilts, right?" As she spoke, she opened her own phone.

Aren't you at odds with her? Doesn't this suit your intentions perfectly?

Xu Lai inquired about several details and said: "This is a shadow tattoo, it is inscribed with runes"

When I just walked in, all three of them had something painted on their bodies, bright red. At first, I thought it was blood, but after touching it, I realized it wasn't said Chen Duo

Chen Duo took him to a nearby restaurant, where they sat down at a window seat. After ordering the dishes, Chen Duo mentioned that there were several shopping malls nearby, and after finishing their meal, he could go there to buy some daily necessities

Chen Duo was originally nodding repeatedly, but unexpectedly he jumped to another topic, paused for a moment, and said irritably: "I will rent it to you, I will rent it to you!"

Xu Lai glanced over there again and said, "It really is."

The two individuals closed the door and went downstairs

I have seen this kind of vapor before; it was from an uncle who lived nearby. Two days later, this uncle passed away. I inquired about it and was told that he had contracted a strange illness, and his whole body had withered away. I was thinking of going to remind her about it, " Chen Duo said.

"Yes, yes, how did you know?" Chen Duo asked in surprise

Xu Lai sat there, surveying the surroundings for a while. The restaurant was quite popular, with a considerable number of guests. After a while, Chen Duo emerged from the restroom, but instead of coming over immediately, she went to another table.

He said: "In fact, when you first entered, the three of them were still alive. It wasn't until the shadow tattoos faded that they truly died"

Xu Lai took the key and smiled, saying, "The landlord is really generous." He took off his backpack and tossed it onto the sofa

Xu said yes

Then what is the question

Xu Lai then took out a keyboard phone, the screen so small that it was almost impossible to see

Is it true or not? Chen Duo was skeptical.

The symbols you just drew are a type of rune, inscribed on a person's body using a technique called刺阴. Once the rune penetrates the body, the person dies. There are no traces left afterward, and an ordinary person would be unable to detect anything. By the way, landlord, is this house for rent or not

Chen Duo hesitated for a moment, but still stood up and walked towards that table

Toothpaste, towels, and such can be bought over there, but duvet covers and bed sheets are relatively expensive there, so it is better to buy them online, suggested Chen Duo

Of course! Are you even listening?" Chen Duo said irritably. With her ability to see both the living and the dead, she had encountered those unclean things every day since childhood, so it was impossible not to have a strong constitution; this was just common sense.

"It looks like some symbols of various sizes, twisting and turning, appearing quite strange. I cannot quite describe what they are, as I have never seen anything like them before," Chen Duo recalled.

Chen Duo is so angry; at such a great distance, how could he possibly see anything? If he is going to be perfunctory, it shouldn't be done in such a careless manner

Go ahead

Chen Duo pointed to that table and said: "Do you see that woman? The one with long hair in the white dress?"

"It's nothing," Chen Duo said, glancing at him and asking somewhat curiously, "Since when did you start working in this line of work?"

The landlord is really nice! Then it's settled, when shall we sign the contract? said Xu

Xu Lai noted down the address

The landlord is quite bold, isn't he? said Xu

"How do you say the rent?" Xu asked

Who wants to say that online shopping is not very convenient, it is better to buy everything over there

"You pretend to go to the restroom and check if that woman is covered in a layer of moisture," Chen Duo said

"Good friends, my foot!" Chen Duo said angrily, "This woman relies on her family's wealth, has the temperament of a spoiled young lady, and has bullied others at school since she was little. Others are afraid of her, but I am not afraid of her; I will stand up to her!"

Chen Duo shot him an annoyed glance and said, "Brother, life and death are at stake. Even if I have a conflict with her, it doesn't mean I want her dead, does it?"

As Xu Lai sipped on her lemon juice, she noticed that before Chen Duo could approach, two waitstaff came over, likely concerned that she might cause a scene again and rushing to mediate the situation

Listen, please continue speaking

Just as I was lost in thought, I heard the sound of footsteps. Chen Duo and the girl in the white dress walked over, one after the other

Chen Duoyue became increasingly agitated: "I just went to the restroom, and I didn't expect to run into her here. You saw it too, right? That layer of moisture enveloping her?"

It seems quite fateful, so they should be good friends