Chapter 0002: The Mysterious Marriage Certificate

I was completely taken aback; at this moment, I suddenly recalled something I had overlooked—my birth date and time on this marriage certificate is entirely accurate, without a single error

As I thought of this, I began to try to adjust my breathing, but before I could relax, I heard the sound of the main door creaking open. Consequently, I felt even colder, and I even started to shiver all over, my upper and lower jaws clattering incessantly.

marriage certificate

As for those coins that have just been unearthed and exhibit a very beautiful rust color, we also refer to them as "living pits"; such items are relatively valuable, especially some ancient coins that had a limited circulation at the time, which can fetch astronomical prices. We would never place those items in the store. Furthermore, any item valued over 1,000, we will not display in the store.

Strange sounds emanated from the living room, rhythmic in nature, one after another

Shut up

I only saw that strange marriage certificate that I had thrown away in front of my house in the afternoon...! ... It actually came back, just sitting on my coffee table!

... ... ''

I have caught you...

It is as if ... ! ... someone is walking around in the living room ! !

Husband: Ge Tianzhong, born on the 4th day of the 4th month in the year 1996 at the hour of the Rabbit

At that moment, the two extremely eerie and chilling sounds, along with the nauseating sensation in my ears, suddenly vanished. Under the impact of that stern shout, I felt my consciousness blur for a moment. Faintly, I heard the woman's voice again, particularly low, as if she were speaking to herself: "Is it you? I've been looking for you for a long time... Don't worry, we will meet again."

Then, I felt a sudden chill sweep past me with a "whoosh". The room, which had just been cold and gloomy, suddenly became warm, and my frozen limbs gradually regained their ability to move

Could it be that the series of bizarre events I just experienced was merely a nightmare

Another eerie male voice echoed: "I really want to live here and never leave..."

Click ... ...

Damn it, could it be that I am experiencing sleep paralysis?

Wife: Hua Mulan, born at the hour of the rat on the 26th day of the 5th month in the year 412 AD

Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out, belonging to a woman, and it was very pleasant to hear

tied the knot on July 31, 2015

However, what is strange is that after the bus arrived at the station, when I walked past the small alley where my home is located, I always felt as if someone was following me from behind. I couldn't tell if it was just my imagination, but the alley felt much colder than usual. I turned around three or four times but didn't see anyone. In the end, I couldn't help but chuckle at myself for being overly suspicious, feeling as if the whole world was coveting the treasure I had just acquired. I shook my head and stopped thinking about it, walking up to my front door. Just as I was about to open the door, I noticed that there was a red card, resembling an invitation, attached to the doorknob. Out of curiosity, I took the card and opened it. Upon seeing what was inside, I was instantly stunned.

Although my eyes cannot open, my mind remains active, and a thought unexpectedly arises in my mind

Damn it, how did the person who wrote this marriage certificate know my birth date and time?

Therefore, from childhood to adulthood, my birth date and time have been kept very confidential; apart from my father and my grandfather, only I know it

The place where I live is still the old house where my father and I used to live together, an old siheyuan located in the outskirts of the Xiaodian District of Taiyuan. It has been passed down since my grandfather's era, and if I calculate the time, it has been nearly a hundred years. However, this area where my family resides is relatively remote, and it has not been affected by the wave of demolitions, so it has managed to be preserved.

It lasted for a full ten seconds before the strange sound of "pata" "pata" finally ceased, but I felt even worse. Although I could not open my eyes to see the situation clearly, I could distinctly sense that something seemed to be watching me, and it was right beside me

That day, I went straight home with that hundred-edged knife. I dare not leave such a valuable item in the store, as it is worth my entire future and the initial funds for investigating my father's death. It is indeed worrisome to keep it in the store

I also like him

However, this nightmare was perhaps too real; even now, when I think back on it, I cannot help but feel a lingering sense of fear.

Thus, I returned to the living room lost in thought, but before I could recover from the bizarre nightmare I had just experienced, I was nearly startled into jumping up by something on the coffee table

At that moment, my first reaction was that I had been robbed, but I did not understand what was happening. I felt completely powerless, as if my limbs were being pinned down, and I could not get up at all. I could not even open my eyes. I was unsure if it was an illusion, but I felt an overwhelming chill around me, a damp and cold sensation that penetrated to my bones, causing goosebumps to rise all over my body

Snap ... ...

This is probably the content on that red card, and after reading it, I couldn't help but widen my eyes

The term "熟坑" refers to ancient coins that have been unearthed for a long time. Generally, they are well-aged, with a mixture of patina and rust, showing signs of decay that are not much different from iron coins. Their collectible value is particularly low. We often refer to them as "老生坑" (old pit coins), which are not worth much, ranging from several dozen to several hundred yuan. Displaying them in a shop is merely for aesthetic purposes, as we are engaged in the antique trade and need to maintain a certain appearance. Ultimately, even if they were to be lost, it would not be a cause for regret.

At present, I casually threw this thing away. After returning to the main house where I live, I placed that dagger on the sofa and began to drink by myself. Ever since my father left, I have been living quite miserably, which led me to develop the habit of drinking a bit of alcohol every night. I would drink about 250 to 400 milliliters, then fall asleep until dawn, allowing me to think of nothing and feel a bit more at ease.

Call ... ...

In an instant, I felt as if I had fallen into an ice cave, completely enveloped by an inexplicable fear

In an instant, I felt a sense of utter frustration. Who the hell is responsible for this nonsense? To bring me a marriage certificate with a woman who has been dead for over a thousand years just to mock me is truly a sign of extreme boredom

Moreover, it is still between me and Hua Mulan

At that time, I did not think much about it, because I had previously read some materials on this topic—scientists believe that sleep paralysis is actually a type of sleep disorder. During this time, a person's brain waves are still fluctuating, their senses are very clear, but their muscles are in spasm, rendering them unable to move. It is not some malevolent spirit at work. Countless individuals have encountered this situation, and once one experiences sleep paralysis, all that is needed is to continuously take deep breaths, relax the body and nerves, and gradually return to normal. However, muscle spasms and the inability to move are not caused by any malevolent spirit, and many people have faced this situation. Once one encounters sleep paralysis, it is sufficient to keep taking deep breaths, relax the body and nerves, and slowly return to normal.

Today, I experienced great fortune and received this hundred-edged knife, which made me exceptionally happy. Consequently, I lost control and drank a bit too much. In a daze, I fell asleep while holding the knife. I do not know how long it had been, but suddenly I heard a loud "bang" at the courtyard gate, which startled me awake.

In fact, those of us in this line of work have a common habit—generally, what is placed in the store are some "熟坑".

A sinister and eerie voice suddenly echoed in my ear, and I felt a chilling sensation beside my ear, as if someone were blowing cold air directly into it. Immediately after, a damp and particularly cold object began to move incessantly next to my ear. The sensation was certainly far from pleasant, resembling a slimy mollusk writhing on my ear, continuously repeating the phrase: "I have caught you..."

I took a deep breath, glanced at the clock on the wall, and saw that it was already past 3:00 in the evening. After calming my emotions slightly, I hurriedly got up and went to the living room to check the doors and windows. Upon finding that everything was securely closed, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought

My family has been engaged in the business of dealing with the deceased for generations, and we have encountered many strange occurrences. We place particular importance on certain matters. My father has warned me since childhood never to easily disclose my birth date and time to others, as this information is connected to a person's destiny. If it falls into the hands of someone with ill intentions, they could use my birth date and time to bring harm to me

Because Uncle Li was unwilling to go drinking with me, and I truly had no good friends in this cold city with whom I could share my joys and sorrows, I left the shop and directly bought two bottles of liquor and some peanuts before taking the bus straight home