Chapter 002: The Art of the Chamber

"It's nothing, just asking," Xu said

"Hehe, indeed, the landlord has a keen eye." Xu Lai was at a loss whether to laugh or cry

"Therefore, I am a mage," Xu said

You have the ability to see spirits as well? I thought I was the only one who could see those filthy things! Chen Duo's cheeks flushed with excitement

Chen Duo's face turned pale, "I saw all three of them on the ground, completely naked, without any clothes on. At first, I didn't realize they were dead, but later I found out they had already stopped breathing, so I immediately called the police. However, their appearance was really strange..."

Chen Duo is truly filled with a murderous intent now

"Of course, my memory is quite good!" Chen Duo said irritably, having put in so much effort and even performed, only to be questioned.

"Then you are born with the ability to see both the yin and yang," Xu said

"It's nothing, just go take a look," Xu said as he stepped out the door

So that's how it is, I have gained some knowledge. Chen Duo seemed to understand but not fully.

However, Chen Duo did not open the door immediately. After a moment of hesitation, she said: "There is something I need to inform you in advance, Room 2104 has had a death, you should think it over carefully."

How can it be so infuriating! Chen Duo gritted her teeth

Xu asked her to elaborate carefully

"I do not possess the ability to see spirits; it is something I cultivated later on, as a mage," Xu said.

2101 is where I live myself, 2104... is not for rent, Chen Duo said

"Are you a mage?" Chen Duo asked in surprise, "A half-baked one, I suppose?"

Upon further reflection on those three postures, isn't it just that! She actually demonstrated them in front of this person!

Chen Duo continued, saying: "Later, a man, who seemed to be their leader or something, called me and said he couldn't reach them. I rushed over from the school, knocked on the door for a long time without any response, so I used the spare key to open the door, and as a result ... "

The resentment in the room indicates that the previous owner met an untimely death; even in the case of suicide, it would still be a death filled with grievances

Then let's take a look at 2102. Xu Lai casually picked a set.

The day of the incident was more than half a month ago Chen Duo recalled I usually do not stay here often, most of the time I live in the school dormitory

Seeing Xu's certainty, Chen Duo hesitated for a moment and said: "Ever since the incident occurred, I feel that house is somewhat eerie, think it over carefully."

However, this house indeed has issues; upon entering, one immediately notices a thick mass of dark energy hovering on the ceiling in the northeast corner of the living room

Chen Duo said: "Such matters are based on mutual consent; there is no point in deceiving each other. Both households have just moved out."

"Is that really how those three looked?" Xu Lai asked with a strange expression.

Chen Duo said "Alright" and opened room 2102 with the key

Chen Duo was puzzled; seeing that he did not seem to be joking, she said: "You don't watch the news, do you? That place is not just a normal death; aren't you afraid?"

Chen Duo followed him to door 04, hesitating with the key in hand, and as a result, was urged on by Xu Lai

Upon entering, Xu found that the layout of this house was indeed the same as that of the adjacent one, with furniture and appliances all complete and in good order, and the interior was kept quite clean

"Yes, you know?" Chen Duo asked curiously

"Indeed, so can you make it a bit cheaper?" Xu asked

"What line of work are you in?" Chen Duo asked curiously. This person looked decent, with a refined demeanor, and she initially thought he was a university student from the nearby area

Chen Duo thought it made sense; after all, a person had once been a mage. Although their skills might not be exceptional, they would certainly be stronger than an ordinary person

Ah? Cultivation? No... there isn't any. Chen Duo was startled back to her senses by his call

Chen Duo is happy, she doesn't care whether it is innate or acquired, as long as one can be like her!

"Sister Fang," Xu Lai exclaimed

He said: "The Thirteen Diagrams of Room Techniques, among which are three postures"

This is where the most resentment is accumulated said Xu

Xu Lai walked to the place where she had just been sitting cross-legged and said: "This is the Heart-Washing and Life-Protecting Diagram, while the other two are the Jade Liquid Refining Form Diagram and the Color and Emptiness Non-Duality Diagram"

You are not mistaken; originally, three girls lived here, and they were models. They were quite lively and beautiful, and I even went to see their car exhibition once. Chen Duo said, "Later, they got into some trouble together."

Xu came and took a look at the other rooms, making a complete circuit of the entire house

Xu Lai turned his head, intending to ask something, when he saw Chen Duo's eyes wide open, staring blankly at the northeast corner of the living room

Xu looked at her with some surprise: "Aren't you afraid that I won't rent it after you told me about this?"

Is the landlord a student? Xu Lai interjected.

There is nothing to be ashamed of; it is normal not to know. Only listen to Xu when it comes to pictures and books.

What is that? Chen Duo felt confused

"Yes, you can see that black mist, right?" Xu Lai pointed to the ceiling in the northeast corner

"In our line of work, there are no taboos," Xu said with a smile

As the two individuals exited the elevator, Chen Duo inquired, "Which unit are you interested in?"

Chen Duo got up from the ground, her face slightly flushed, and said, "Don't look around aimlessly." She walked to the corner of the wall, knelt down, lay on the ground, and then raised her hips up.

"Are you going to rent 04?" Chen Duo was surprised, "I just told you, that unit has had a death in it!"

Upon entering, I found it to be a three-bedroom suite, fully furnished with appliances, and the room was quite tidy, suggesting it had just been cleaned up

"Is this where people die?" Xu Lai pointed to one of the bedrooms and asked

How did you figure it out? Xu was curious

Is this comfort? Is this comfort?

Two people took the elevator to the 21st floor

Chen Duo said yes

"There are three types of resentment in this room, so it must come from at least three people," Xu said.

"The mage," Xu said

Chen Duo was initially taken aback, but then felt a rush of blood to her head, her face burning all the way to the back of her ears

Is there even a need to look at this? In this day and age, any mage with real skills has long become a master, driving luxury cars and living in mansions. Why would they need to come here to rent a place to live?

"I will just give an example; she was originally lying here," Chen Duo stood up and pointed to a spot.

Xu asked what kind of strange method it was

Upon reconsideration, a person has indeed practiced as a mage, albeit only partially; this is certainly superior to an ordinary individual. Perhaps this house is just suitable for renting to him

Indeed, said Xu

Xu Lai did not pay attention to which set he was looking at, and upon seeing that there were a total of four houses on this floor, he asked: "Are all four of these houses owned by the landlord"

"Wait a moment." Chen Duo got up, then lay down on the ground, facing the sky. She bent her knees, placed her hands on either side of her head, and inserted her index fingers into her ears. After a moment of thought, she slightly spread her legs apart and said, "This is about right."

The layout is the same; the one I live in and the one in 04 just have a few more windows. said Chen Duo

Xu came in to check the restroom and then said: "If I rent unit 04, can it be a bit cheaper?"

"Nonsense, of course there are problems!" Chen Duo said angrily

Xu Lai leaned against the door and said, "Not just one person has died, at least three. What is going on?" He looked towards Chen Duo

Aren't the layouts of these several houses all the same?" Xu Lai asked after taking a look around the room.

What about the other two people

Ah! Can you also see that black mist?" Chen Duo exclaimed excitedly

"What position, do you still remember?" Xu asked

He then used the key to unlock the door

The black gas belongs to resentment; it is a mass of grievance. If it becomes dense to a certain extent, it can form a cloud of resentment. However, such a thing is often invisible to ordinary people

"Yes, I'm in my second year. What's up?" Chen Duo looked at him

"Hey, what do you mean by 'sister of the house'? This is what my parents left for me," Chen Duo said, pointing to 2102 and 2103. "Which one do you want to see?"

"Oh, how did you know?" Chen Duo exclaimed in surprise, "You haven't seen the news, have you?"

"Indeed, Chen Duo," said Chen Duo

Chen Duo said: "Their posture on the ground is quite strange!"

Hearing him admit it, Chen Duo was so excited that she was almost fainting. She was born special, able to see the filth that others could not, and was terrified every day to the point of nearly becoming a nervous wreck

She is not an ignorant little girl; initially, she did not think in that direction at all, but now upon hearing the term "Fang Zhong Shu" (the art of the room), how could she not understand

Chen Duo is feeling gloomy

Are the other two units occupied? Xu, please take a look at 2101 and 2104

However, this matter cannot be shared with others; one can only endure it silently. I never expected to encounter someone today who is just like her! At last, we have a common language!

"Is there any need to say that?" Chen Duo waved her hand, "Do you really want to rent 04?"

"Then let's take a look first," Xu said

Is there anything else special? Xu asked her

"Is the landlord's surname Chen?" Xu asked

"Did you not feel that there was something wrong with the three postures just now?" Xu Lai asked

What about the third one? Xu Lai seemed to be deep in thought

"Is that so? Is there really a distinction in this dark energy? I can't see any difference," Chen Duo exclaimed, her eyes wide open, yet she could not discern any distinction.

"Landlord, you have practiced as well?" Xu Lai asked

Chen Duo said with irritation that there was indeed a strange matter that she still could not understand to this day

"Then let me show you," Chen Duo said, sitting cross-legged on the ground. After thinking for a moment, she relaxed her legs a bit and formed her fingers into a lotus shape, saying, "It seems to be like this."

There is!

Yin Yang Eye?" Chen Duo was taken aback