Chapter 8, The Desolate Hotel

The "girlfriend" mentioned by this boss is at most the only girl he ever pursued. That time, he completed her holiday homework for her, and she came here to collect the homework the night before school started. Unexpectedly, the boss still remembers.

Ye Jiannan did not have much money on him, so he had to find a relatively inexpensive inn for accommodation; he would have to make do with a hotel or something similar

Upon exiting the station, a Porsche was parked at the entrance. A woman hurriedly got into the car, and after the vehicle started, it vanished among the flowing stream of passing cars

Isn't Father the one who went to the city to catch ghosts? He died on the way back from that trip. Could it be related to the Tang family?

As for what is "charm and evil," I will gradually explain it later. A novel should be read slowly; it cannot be finished all at once, as that would take away the enjoyment.

The bus has arrived, and the beautiful woman beside him avoided him, her gaze resembling that of someone who has encountered a thief, as she passed by him.

"Miss, are you experiencing irregular menstruation?" Ye Jiannan took a bold step, uncertain of his words. If he was mistaken, he would miss this opportunity, and would have to find another way to enter the Tang family.

Graduated! Ye Jiannan suddenly recalled a woman, a representative of the "rich and beautiful," who came from a wealthy family. It is said that she is now working in the city. Ever since he graduated from high school and joined the army, they have lost contact.

"Grandpa Tang", "The young lady is possessed", "The sorcerer died mysteriously on the way back". Could it be such a coincidence

Ye Jiannan remembers very clearly that when he was studying, this inn was very inexpensive. Whenever the school year began or ended, it was fully occupied by students. The business used to be quite prosperous, but after a few years of absence, it has surprisingly become much more desolate, with only four or five rooms available on the third floor.

Sigh, what a wonderful person my cousin is, how could she have encountered such a vile thing? I heard that the sorcerer I introduced last time mysteriously died on the way back, could it be related to that incident?

Ye Jiannan's gaze flickered; this was already the last record of ghost-catching, yet it merely mentioned it briefly without documenting the process of capturing the ghost

"As long as you've eaten, it's fine! I've brought you some water!" the boss replied with a cheerful smile

That night, he watched many ghost-catching incidents and also found the case of the mysterious deaths in the village from back then. According to the notes, the villagers had angered a wild ghost, and the wild ghost returned for revenge

... ...

Revenge is an inevitable matter; it is merely a question of time. Generally, ghosts injured by talismans cannot recover in less than a year and a half. Therefore, Ye Jiannan is not overly concerned; at least, they will not return for the time being

Having come to terms with these thoughts, Ye Jiannan continued to read the Ghost Catching Notes, from which he also found the matter concerning Zhao Guanggun. His father finally sighed, saying, "It is indeed pitiable; spending all day in a relationship with a little dog, it is hard to bear. He cast a spell to summon a female ghost."

Next to him sat a beautiful woman, who was wearing headphones and swaying her head to her own amusement

After thinking for a while, I set aside my desire for revenge and picked up my father's ghost-catching notes to read

"Consider it my good intentions met with ingratitude!" Ye Jiannan straightened his posture. According to the records of "Maoshan Techniques," this woman should have been cursed by someone. Although that mass of black energy was ghostly in nature, there was a faint flicker of yang energy at her brow, indicating that she had been deliberately afflicted by sorcery.

In the meantime, a phone call came in. The woman hurriedly answered the phone and said respectfully, "Grandpa Tang, I am already on my way and will arrive in half an hour. Is my cousin still the same?"

Ye Jiannan could no longer sleep, tossing and turning on the kang throughout the night. As the dawn light began to break the next day, he got up early, packed his belongings, and left his home

Upon seeing this, Ye Jiannan felt his heart suspended in mid-air. Well, this time he has also provoked a wild ghost; will it come to seek revenge as well

"Young man, feel free to speak if you have any questions." The ghostly figure of the underworld suddenly turned around, its gaze fixed on Ye Jiannan as if it were staring at the greatest treasure in the world

"Who killed my father?" Ye Jiannan suddenly asked

I just finished eating!" replied Ye Jiannan

This sense of fear originates from the depths of the soul; ever since Ye Jiannan joined the special forces, this feeling has not resurfaced.

Ye Jiannan cast a lingering glance at Zhao Guanggun, wishing him good fortune, sighed, and turned to leave

In the county town of Tangjia, Ye Jiannan attended high school and is not unfamiliar with the families in the county. There are many people with the surname Tang, but only one family can be referred to as "Tangjia".

When he returned to the hotel, it was already dark outside. As he passed by the second floor, he suddenly felt a tingling sensation on his scalp, and a wave of fear instantly enveloped his heart

However, Ye Jiannan found it strange that at the moment the boss arrived, that sense of fear suddenly dissipated

"Alright, then let's go sit for a while!" Ye Jiannan frowned slightly; this inn seemed to have become much more peculiar than before, but he was unclear about the exact reason.

"Wait a moment, this is my phone number. If you need anything, just call this number," Ye Jiannan said, taking out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and forcefully stuffing it into the young lady's hand.

Ye Jiannan was also unsure whether he was right or wrong; since he had already given her the phone number, he would just wait patiently.

The Tang family is engaged in large-scale business and is said to have many companies under its control, particularly in the real estate sector. In this small county, they can be considered a monopoly, as they have acquired prime land and major projects.

Upon hearing these words, the woman trembled slightly, cast a wary glance at Ye Jiannan, and turned to leave

It is now past six in the evening, having been in the car for several hours, I am somewhat tired, but my stomach is growling, so I went out to eat something

Returning to the house, Ye Jiannan felt a deep sense of discomfort in his heart. His father had been killed by someone, and yet he found himself powerless, not even knowing who was responsible for it

On the way to the county town, Ye Jiannan wore a face full of worry. It was reckless of him to go to the Tang family like this; it would be strange if he were not driven away. He needed to come up with a foolproof plan. His father's death might only be resolved through the Tang family; this was his only option

Trouble for the boss! Ye Jiannan, carrying a small bundle, went upstairs

Ye Jiannan sighed, Zhao Guanggun is also a good person; if it were him, perhaps he would have done the same!

Ye Jiannan suddenly became interested and glanced at the woman, noticing a hint of malevolence between her brows. Why is there such a proliferation of ghosts in this world? He had originally thought that ghosts did not exist at all

The spirits of the underworld are very interested in the Yin Supplement Pills, which are highly sought after in the realm of the dead, to the extent that they cannot be purchased even with tens of billions of Yin coins. In fact, a single Yin Supplement Pill could spark a fierce battle for possession. Of course, the devaluation of Yin coins is one contributing factor; however, the key issue lies in the excessive amount of money burned by the living during ancestral worship, making inflation an inevitable consequence

This ... young man, even if you give this office ten Yin-replenishing pills, this office still cannot speak. The enmity of the Yang realm has nothing to do with the Yin realm; even death is merely the end of one's lifespan. If the superiors were to learn that this office has leaked the secrets of heaven, this office would meet a terrible end!" After the ghostly official of the Yin court finished speaking, he smiled and vanished into thin air.

During his time at Yejian South Middle School, he studied in this small county town and quickly found a clean and inexpensive inn, costing twenty-five yuan per night, a price that is rarely found in the northern regions.

However, with his current level of skill, it is impossible for him to discern what kind of sorcery is involved. The Maoshan techniques document over thirty types of sorcery, and although there are descriptions, many forms of sorcery cannot be identified without personal experience

Finally, he saw the end, and suddenly a line of text shocked him into jumping up: "In the Tang family mansion of the county town, encountering a ghostly visitor, please let me go catch the ghost, this ghost is rumored to be quite fierce..."

The boss did not refuse and followed Ye Jiannan upstairs: "I remember you; a few years ago you were studying in the city. At that time, you were still a young lad, and it seems you even brought your girlfriend here once. Where is your girlfriend now? She should have graduated from university by now, right?"

Ye Jiannan glanced at the second floor and noticed that only one room was occupied, while the rest were dark and unlit, which was quite eerie

Ye Jiannan and the beautiful woman hung up the phone, glanced at her, and suddenly smiled, saying: "Beautiful lady, you haven't been feeling well lately, have you?"

The beautiful woman cast a vigilant glance at Ye Jiannan and quickly shifted her body to one side, distancing herself from him

Before leaving, Ye Jiannan originally planned to bid farewell to Grandpa Yang next door. However, considering the awkwardness with Yang Su, he ultimately abandoned this idea, took a bus to the county town, and went to the county town

Ye Jiannan sighed, realizing that he had misjudged the situation. Although that beautiful woman was possessed, she was not under the extremely malevolent influence of "Meixie".

The boss is a kind-hearted and honest middle-aged man. After registering the ID card, he instructed, "Young man, you are in room 305. You can go up first, and I will bring some hot water up shortly!"

Ye Jiannan pondered deeply, reviewing each of those dark arts one by one

The boss asked curiously, "That girl is very beautiful. Where are you working now? How are things going with that girl?"

Ye Jiannan was utterly frustrated at this point, but he could guarantee that his father's death was anything but natural, as inferred from the response of the ghostly messenger from the underworld.

Footsteps sounded behind him; it was the boss who, upon seeing him return, came up carrying a water jug: "Young man, have you eaten?"