Chapter 7: Xie Feng

Luo Dahai's soul has always been within him. If I had been a bit more observant at the beginning, I could have avoided at least eighty percent of this trouble. Taking advantage of the ghost not reacting, I would have directly dealt with it and kept it there.

The driver, a middle-aged man, cheerfully asked me, "Where to, young man?"

Alright, I will go look elsewhere. People thrive by moving, while trees perish when relocated. Perhaps there will be available spots at other barbecue stalls.

Who knows? I shrugged; I am most aware of my own abilities. It's fine for me to handle corpses and catch ghosts, but to ponder why the evil spirit killed Luo Dahai? I'm not a detective! Is that even possible?

This is my first job, and I ended up with such a losing deal. I can imagine the old man is probably cursing me from below, but at least I didn't bring him shame

Let some high-ranking officials and nobles have their fortunes read, to earn some money; let some beautiful women have their palms read, and then feel their bones. This is what life is all about

Just as I turned around and was about to leave, it seemed that someone called out to me from behind. The voice sounded quite familiar, as if I had heard it somewhere before

"By the way, who reported the case of Luo Dahai?" I asked curiously

As I finished speaking, I picked up my backpack and looked at them with amusement: "If you can't solve the problem, just watch 'Closer to Science' and learn what the host says; it will definitely fool this group of ordinary folks."

Money, money, money, is intertwined with fate I smiled and took the red bill, feeling a deep sense of relief in my heart

Two bottles of frozen beer, twenty skewers of lamb, and a plate of grilled leeks; the feeling is simply delightful

"I will provide some clues, and you give me five hundred. Is that acceptable?" I blinked my eyes, wearing a sincere expression.

I nodded and instructed them to call me if they had any leads, reminding them to remember to prepare good banknotes from www.hetushu.com

No wonder this corpse hasn't shown any signs of decay after two days... I wonder why I didn't realize this at first...

"How do you know that the ghost comes from outside? It could very well be a haunted house!" Zhou Yan retorted

This uncle says this every time, and the result is that last time I waited here for half an hour before getting a seat, the time before that was an hour and a half, and the time before that...

My words are purely in jest, yet Zhang Liguo and Zhou Yan actually believed it, and they are quite convinced of it.

Wood! Why not directly ask the soul of Luo Dahai? Zhou Yan's words are quite unhelpful. If I could ask, would I still need to send you to investigate? Are you out of your mind?

Encountering them is minor; if they expose my presence at the scene, it would lead to significant trouble

As I reached the front gate, Zhang Liguo suddenly called out to me: "Young man, may I ask you a question"

Zhang Liguo spat the cigarette butt onto the ground and said to me, "We will continue the investigation on this matter. If we have any leads later, can you come and help?"

As expected, at the very moment the shrill cry rang out, Luo Dahai's body trembled, and he collapsed softly to the ground, completely reverting to the appearance of a corpse.

The neighbor next door said they heard screams coming from Luo Dahai's house, and when they knocked on the door with no response, they called the police. Zhang Liguo sighed, clearly at a loss: "How am I supposed to write the report for this case?"

Do not be deceived by my calm expression; in reality, my heart is filled with joy.

In the study of physiognomy, there are not only the techniques of face reading, but also divination, destiny calculation, feng shui, and house assessment, among others

I shook my head; there is too much exaggeration in this statement

The longer I stay in this building for one more minute, the greater the chance that I will encounter trouble.

Tomorrow, it is essential to improve the meals; treating oneself is also a good thing

If I add the money I earned from the flower shop, I estimate that this month's income will exceed 2,000

The talisman I had inserted into the ground has turned completely black, as if it has been stained with ink, appearing strange from every angle

Unfortunately, the old gentleman did not teach me this skill; to be precise, he himself did not learn this skill very well. Otherwise, I would have become wealthy long ago

The current time is 12:36 AM, which is precisely when the barbecue stall is bustling with business. As soon as I got out of the car, I immediately felt sweat on my forehead

"Murder must be avenged, debts must be repaid. As a police officer, I must seek justice for the deceased." Zhang Liguo's words filled me with respect and an inexplicable sense of emotion: "Regardless of whether the murderer is human or ghost, he must be severely punished"

"If you give me money, I'll come. By the way, may I ask?" I smiled and said, "It was the ghost that killed Luo Dahai. Do you really want to catch the ghost in the end? To send it to prison to serve time?"

This sound, similar to that of a soaring monkey, cannot be anything other than a joyful whistle

After the spell is cast, if this sound is heard in the area where the spell was performed, it is certain that the spell has been successfully executed

This is not true skill; the tip of the knife can penetrate the floor this deeply, and one must thank the fact that the living room of Luo Dahai's home has a wooden floor

There are quite a few taxis outside the community; as soon as I raised my hand, a taxi immediately arrived.

"The ghost fears the creditor. Luo Dahai unexpectedly died and became a malevolent spirit, so he will undoubtedly seek out the soul that caused his death for retribution." I pointed to Luo Dahai's corpse in the living room: "But as you all saw from his earlier behavior, his resentment is still palpable, which indicates that the ghost responsible for his death is no longer here and has likely fled directly, fearing that Luo Dahai would come for revenge."

"Diviner, come over and have a bite?" Xie Feng looked at me with a broad smile, sitting at a table with several young men and women of similar age, holding cigarettes and wearing expressions full of amusement

Previously, the neighbor next to Luo Dahai must have heard some noises; perhaps they were too timid to come out and take a look. Otherwise, I would have run into them as soon as I stepped outside

Upon hearing that I was about to collect the debt, Zhou Yan immediately rolled his eyes, glaring at me with great displeasure. He took out his wallet and counted out ten red bills: "Mr. Yi, you are truly obsessed with money"

First, the atmosphere here is not heavy with yin energy; it does not resemble what a haunted house should be. I shook my head and said, "Second, if this were a haunted house, then the malevolent spirit that killed Luo Dahai would definitely still be here, but I do not sense its presence. Third..."

The barbecue stall is, for me, a place for leisure.

"Please wait a moment, and a seat will be available soon!" the male boss said with a cheerful smile.

I smiled faintly, sitting weakly on the ground, silently gazing at the corpse of Luo Dahai, my heart filled with mixed emotions

Secondly, Luo Dahai was so frightened by that ghost that his soul was scattered. I turned to look at Zhang Liguo and Zhou Yan, who both had thoughtful expressions: "If Luo Dahai's soul is not scattered and his resentment is not dispelled, then there can only be one reason: he did not find the evil spirit that killed him in this room, and can only guard his own corpse for the seven days after death, before going out to search for his enemy."

At least a little less than one thousand should be enough for me to eat for a month, right

If that ghost is found by Luo Dahai, then Luo Dahai will not play with our lives. I put five hundred yuan into my pocket and opened the door: There are two possible outcomes. First, Luo Dahai could eliminate that evil spirit, causing the souls of the books to scatter. If that happens, Luo Dahai's resentment would surely dissipate. However, based on his previous behavior, there is clearly no sign of any resentment diminishing.

"I will retreat first; the rest is up to you all." I struggled to stand up, silently gathering the items scattered on the ground, and said to Zhang Liguo and the others, "The sound insulation here is quite good, but the people next door can probably hear us. You all better think about how to deal with the aftermath."

Perhaps it is due to the blessings of the ancestral master that I encountered no troubles at all from the moment I left Luo Dahai's home until I walked out of the community gate. It seems I should offer some incense to the ancestral master upon my return

I turned my head out of curiosity and saw the person calling me, and my expression immediately turned unpleasant

Half a minute later, the elevator arrived. Without saying a word, I stepped inside and pressed the button for the first floor

"I didn't expect those things to actually exist," Zhang Liguo said with a wry smile, shaking his head. He took a deep drag from his cigarette and turned to look at me: "Young man, you are impressive!"

"It’s resolved, I’ve captured this rascal." I nodded with a smile, picking up the talisman that had turned pitch black and giving it a shake

Why are there so many people? How long will it take to find a spot?

The malevolent spirit was heartless, and Luo Dahai was consumed by a desire for revenge, acting like a madman. "How am I supposed to ask?" I cursed without looking back, cautiously glancing down the corridor. Seeing that no one was in the hallway, I hurriedly ran to stand in front of the elevator door and pressed the button.

Zhang Liguo sat on the ground, drenched in sweat, trembling as he took a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, lit one for himself, and distributed the rest to us

I have only learned the first three of the five major disciplines; I have not studied the art of physiognomy at all. If I had studied it, I could indeed determine the cause of Luo Dahai's death, despite the inaccuracies of the diagrams and texts.

"Please take me to the barbecue stall on Beijing Road," I said, yawning as I got into the taxi

What is the problem? I turned around in confusion

Zhang Liguo and the others were also taken aback, as they probably could not comprehend how this seemingly tattered dagger could be so sharp

I feigned calmness and nodded, looking at Zhou Yan: "Zhou, pay up."

Xie Feng

"Has the issue been resolved?" Zhang Liguo asked me tentatively, while still striking the gong with all his might.

Wasn't it said to be feudal superstition? Wasn't I called a charlatan? Now you see the truth, don't you

I did not respond to him, but after taking the money and counting it, I smiled and said: "The evil spirit that caused Luo Dahai's demise came from outside. You should investigate what Luo Dahai has been doing during this time or what he might have encountered."

Zhou Yan glared at me and said, "Will it kill you to say a little less sarcastic nonsense?"

"It's simple, just take a look at the 'Closer to Science' program." I shrugged and said, "Just casually mention that intermittent psychosis leads to self-harm and death, or perhaps he accidentally bumped into something and opened up his abdomen."

Suddenly, a sharp screech erupted in the living room, and upon hearing that sound, I felt a sense of relief.

"Why did that evil spirit kill Luo Dahai?" Zhang Liguo furrowed his brow and said, "Everything has its cause and effect, doesn't it?"

Slapping them in front of scientists feels like one word: exhilarating

Take it. Without saying a word, Zhang Liguo took out 500 yuan from his pocket and looked at me helplessly: "Who has spoiled you to be so money-hungry?"

Boss, do you have any available seats here? I walked into a barbecue stall that I was somewhat familiar with, looked around, and helplessly called the boss to ask.