Chapter 004: Wang Fengqing

Thinking of this place where Old Man Ye almost drowned, I couldn't help but feel a sense of fear

More importantly, is Wang Fengqing still in the village, listening to the master's words

Upon seeing him, anger immediately surged within, and he jumped up, shouting: "Ye Jing! You son of a gun! You scared the life out of me!"

The first two years passed peacefully, and just as everyone had relaxed and continued to praise Ye Erluo for marrying a beautiful wife, Ye Erluo suddenly died

This matter spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, making it so that no one dared to approach the Wang family any longer

Is Wang Fengqing truly afflicted with the "Heavenly Evil Star" physique that brings misfortune to husbands? Why was Old Ye ensnared by a malevolent spirit while passing by Wang Fengqing's home? What is the origin of that malevolent spirit? Even a straightforward person like Old Ye was bewitched.

Hearing this sound, Old Man Ye suddenly regained consciousness, let out a retching sound, and collapsed to the ground.

As soon as the result poked its head out, a chill ran down the neck, and a touch unexpectedly encountered something smooth and damp.

At that time, I curled my lips, thinking that this name was too lacking in sophistication. Why not call it Ye Jianghe, which would be much more imposing, especially since monks are supposed to be vegetarian? How could they have invited him back with just a chicken?

After six months of continuous investigation, there were still no leads, and it had to be classified as a suicide

The more I think about it, the angrier I become. With a firm resolve, the more you try to stop me from doing something, the more I will insist on doing it

His death was peculiar. After the police conducted an investigation, they found no signs of a struggle, and there were no obvious injuries on Ye Erluo's body, as if he had pressed himself down into the ditch.

At that time, I was only eight years old, and the temptation of sugar was far more important than knowing the truth of the matter

Ye Luhe married to the neighboring village at the age of 18. During the incident of subduing the Ten-Generation Ghost Embryo, Old Ye ran until his legs gave out before retrieving her hair at noon. She has a daughter, the same age as me, named Ye Jing

Today, nothing seems to go well. Clearly, Ye Jing was the one who bullied others, yet the master is turning a blind eye.

Old man Ye recounted everything to his spouse in detail, of course omitting his desire to spy on Wang Fengqing.

I was momentarily very interested, disregarding the pain in my back, and began to listen as well

As soon as Ye Jingfang arrived, she gave me a warning: "Let me tell you, this is my territory, and from now on, you must call me 'sister'"

However, since then, the master's words have been lingering in my mind, causing me to constantly glance towards Wang Fengqing's home.

All things, including books, only become terrifying when they maintain an air of mystery. Upon seeing this dilapidated water tank floating with some green duckweed and small insects, I felt a sense of relief

That feeling of being constantly watched has also vanished without a trace

In a fit of anger, my master uttered a phrase that would impact my entire life: "With a fool like you, how will you ever find a wife in the future?" At that time, I did not understand what my master meant, but it was not until more than a decade later, while still single, that I realized my master's good intentions.

Due to the haunting, no one has visited there for decades, and the children of Ye Family Village have been repeatedly warned not to approach. As a result, Wang Fengqing's home appears exceptionally desolate and dilapidated

The old partner handed over a cup of water. Old Man Ye glanced at it, feeling a lingering fear, and pushed the cup away, afraid that the malevolent spirit would emerge from the cup.

Until Old Man Ye's daughter brought his granddaughter to see him

The yard is overgrown with weeds, and on the right side of the yard, there is a water tank covered in moss. A few days ago, it rained, so the tank is filled with water

It must be said that girls develop earlier; bullying a boy before the age of twelve is like child's play. Ye Jing, having lived in the countryside since childhood, was considerably stronger than I was. As a result, after a short while of fighting, I found myself pinned down by this unruly girl.

During my stay at Old Man Ye's house, I heard many stories about Ye Family Village, and I realized that this seemingly auspicious place had been troubled by so many ghosts.

With a bang, my bowl shattered

It was only when the master said this that I remembered the vacuum cleaner was a gift from a friend he met along the way; how could such a thing possibly be used to catch ghosts

I was suddenly enraged, breaking free from my master, cursing with a couple of vulgar phrases I knew, and running outside.

"Oh, what happened to this child?" Ye Luhe had just returned from outside when I bumped into him, and he gently asked.

Thus, Wang Fengqing's reputation for being a light-hearted wife became increasingly prominent

At this moment, Wang Fengqing walked over, her face filled with vigilance, and said: "If you're thirsty, go home and drink. Did you come all the way over the wall to drink from our water tank? Are you drunk?"

Old Ye, carefree and lighthearted, was laughing beside them, while his old partner sat nearby, also laughing. At this time, Ye Qingping and his wife had already moved out of Old Ye's house and no longer lived in the village

At that time, Old Man Ye was just over 40 years old, living very close to the Ye Er Luo family. After such an incident occurred, he naturally took a detour.

Where there is a mother, there is a daughter! I saw Ye Jing's mother and shouted out in anger

The master, with a prophetic insight, crossed his legs and said: "Good mountains and good waters have a certain relationship with good feng shui; even good feng shui has some connection with whether or not there are ghosts, it is merely a matter of the degree of haunting."

At that moment, the master rushed over, grabbed my ear, and stood up: "You little rascal! You've caused trouble again! Hurry up and apologize to the person!"

This tightening and loosening, followed by another tightening, made my heart feel as if it were being squeezed by someone, and I was suddenly so frightened that I fell to the ground

Old man Ye spoke of events from decades ago, still feeling a lingering fear: "After that, no one dared to approach the Wang Fengqing family. Even on ordinary days, when the villagers saw Wang Fengqing in the village, they would greet her from a distance, not daring to say much. In the following years, people rarely saw her. Some said she remarried and moved to another province, while others said she had moved away; in any case, no one had seen her again.

Old man Ye smiled at me helplessly, then turned to the master and asked, "Heavenly Master, what do you think is going on?"

The master tapped my head and said, "Do you still want to eat candy?"

The door creaked open, but suddenly a chill wind swept through the room

The feeling of defeat after being vanquished, where could I possibly apologize? With my neck stiffened, I raised my face, which was mottled with blue and purple, and shouted: "I won't apologize; in eighteen years, I will be a good man again!" In my urgency, I recited the lines from the television.

The sound of splashing, as if someone is bathing in the courtyard

Then what? the master asked while smoking a cigarette

Just as he was becoming increasingly confused and desperate, a sudden voice rang out: "What are you doing!"

At this moment, the courtyard, which has been rumored to be exceptionally eerie, also becomes beautiful under the afterglow of the setting sun in Ye Family Village

Wang Fengqing is indeed a beauty, with her supple skin and large eyes, resembling the stars on television

The master smiled with satisfaction and said, "I won't tell you!"

Since then, we have been living in Yejia Village, unexpectedly staying for several years

I am most annoyed by him; I secretly kicked his chair, and the old man fell to the ground with a thud. When he realized it was me, he came charging at me with the sole of his shoe.

Ye Erluo is an old bachelor, over forty years old and still without a wife. Hearing the matchmaker's introduction and the recommendations from books, this old bachelor did not think too much about it, especially since Wang Fengqing is a great beauty. Thus, he happily married her.

Turning back once more, I saw a girl with dark skin and exceptionally bright eyes standing behind me, her arms crossed.

Ye Erluo died a tragic death, with both hands clutching his own neck, his entire face submerged in the ditch by the field. When he was pulled out, the scene was unbearable to witness

Before us stands a dilapidated earthen house with a courtyard. Due to prolonged neglect, the mud-brick walls are in a state of disrepair, and a wooden door, decayed, swings open with a mere push

I was enraged, suddenly stood up, and got into a scuffle with this ungrateful fellow

Old Man Ye nodded and affirmed: "Of course, how many people are there in our village? We haven't seen her for so many years, and the place where she lived, we went there later, and indeed it seems that no one continues to live there. It appears that a few pieces of clothing are also missing, and all the valuable items are gone."

He said that spiritual perception is nothing but nonsense

Although Old Man Ye is honest, he has just returned from drinking, and his mind is still heated. Moreover, he hears this sound at the door of the most beautiful woman in the village, which emboldens him. He crouches by the courtyard wall, wanting to see what is happening.

The moonlight was cold and clear, and Old Man Ye's wine was startled awake, hurriedly preparing to escape. However, the long, damp hair seemed to possess a life of its own, wrapping around his neck and tightening with each moment.

This statement from the master has piqued my curiosity even further

It seems that he must have decided on a whim to try using the vacuum cleaner to see if it could light up

In the 1970s, Yejiacun was still relatively poor. At that time, there lived a young woman in the village named Wang Fengqing. Wang Fengqing had married in from another place and was said to have remarried several times, with a few of her husbands having died, which made no one dare to marry her.

I squatted on the threshold, holding a bowl of noodles in one hand while counting ants, completely disregarding the imposing little girl—I have seen ghosts, after all, so how could I stoop to the level of a mere child

Old Ye's daughter is named Ye Luhe. She is in her thirties and was frail and sickly since birth. A monk was invited with a chicken, and he said that she lacked water in her fate, hence the name containing the character for water.

However, when I think of the way my master bends his elbow outward, I can't help but feel that if I don't do something, I would truly be letting myself down

Old Ye's wife is a sincere person. Upon seeing the man looking frightened, she thought they had encountered a robbery on the way, and thus she inquired with concern about what had happened

In just a few steps, it took me a whole minute to reach the water tank. I closed my eyes, mustered my courage, and reached into the tank, but saw nothing. In a second, I withdrew my hand and laughed, saying: "It's nothing much after all..."

Although Wang Fengqing's home is very close to Old Man Ye's, I have adhered to the principle that only by avoiding trouble can one enjoy the rewards, and for several weeks, I have maintained a peaceful coexistence.

Step by step, I tread with trepidation at every turn, for as soon as I entered the courtyard, a chill ran down my back, as if a pair of eyes were fixated upon me. My master said this is due to an overly strong sense of spiritual awareness

However, he then said something surprising: "Are you all really sure that Wang Fengqing has left Yejia Village?"

As I looked up again, a foot clad in cloth shoes extended in front of me

With a determined heart, I simply looked into the water tank, and upon doing so, I immediately felt a sense of relief

Immediately, it felt as if his head had been submerged in water! A large amount of water rushed into his nasal cavity, and Old Man Ye was on the verge of suffocation

The master said that this is due to my strong intuition

At that time, it was just evening, and Wang Fengqing's home was very close to Old Man Ye's house, so I arrived there in no time.

I know that every time the master smiles like this, something significant happens, so I quickly asked, "Master, what is going on?"

"You little brat, don't run around recklessly. You lost a soul and just managed to retrieve it, and now you have ten generations of ghostly burdens within you, causing trouble. You won't be able to eat candy for a year," the master scolded sternly.

Old Man Ye spoke eloquently

Every time I pass by that place, I can't help but feel a chill run down my spine, as if a pair of eyes is watching me.

What is spiritual perception

I stood at the door, gazing at the overgrown yard. Gritting my teeth, I nervously approached the water tank.

It is nothing more than this! I felt a surge of confidence, and my heart was much lighter. I boldly walked to the door of the earthen house, determined to take a look inside without hesitation.

Upon a closer look, there is no hair left on my hands

The master, with a mysterious expression and fingers forming a seal, said, "It's hard to say"

With a decisive shake of the head, he headed straight towards Wang Fengqing's home

The master let out a sound, smiling quite mysteriously, with the wrinkles on his face all bunched together.

Old Ye then realized that it was not his neck being entangled by hair, but rather that he had used his own hands to choke his own neck and then pressed it into the water tank

Yejia Village boasts beautiful mountains and waters, and the scenery is indeed remarkable. Within the village, there are several ponds, which in summer are filled with blooming lotus flowers and dark green lotus leaves.

The door of the house is not like the door of the courtyard. The door of Wang Fengqing's house is exceptionally sturdy, having not completely decayed even after several decades. However, the lock on the door has long since rotted away, making it easy to push open.

What are you doing here! Suddenly, a voice exploded in my ear, the breath it exhaled striking my earlobe, causing my heart to race violently

Fortunately, at that time I did not know what a liquid crystal display was; otherwise, I would have definitely laughed out loud upon hearing that name

A vast expanse of rice fields stretches out, accompanied by towering mountains

Upon hearing this, the master took off his shoes and prepared to hit me, so I hurriedly ran away

In the spirit of pursuing the truth relentlessly, since the master did not speak, I have decided to go and see for myself

I know this is just self-comforting, a real man, like Dong Cunrui who bravely blew up the bunker, would not be afraid, so why should I fear a water tank and a hammer

I let out a sound of discontent from the side, pouting and saying, "There’s no conclusion to this! It’s really boring!"

I curled my lip in dissatisfaction, as the master loved to put on airs, probably unaware of what had actually happened

Old Man Ye entered the room and sat down heavily on a chair in the main hall, still in shock, saying: "I... I saw a ghost!"

I only came here on a whim, as the ancient saying goes, "With the first surge of energy, one can achieve great things; with the second, it wanes; and with the third, it is exhausted." Now that the fervor in my heart has dissipated, I truly feel a bit fearful

His legs went weak from fear, and the look in his eyes at Wang Fengqing became increasingly strange. He opened his mouth but could not even utter a cry, scrambling back to his home.

Old Ye was taken aback. By the light of the moon, he picked up the object and took a look. Goodness, it turned out to be a long, wet strand of hair!

However, just six months after Ye Erluo's death, Ye Laotou went to a nearby village to drink. After having too much to drink, he returned without paying attention to the road and passed by Widow Wang's house, where he heard a strange sound

The body was discovered in the evening, before it got dark. On that day, when Wang Fengqing noticed that the man had not returned for dinner, she went out to call for him and ended up finding Ye Erluo's body by the edge of the field

Ye Jing stood to the side with her arms crossed, watching the commotion with an expression that suggested she was enjoying the spectacle as if it were a funeral: "Shameful, can't even win against a girl."

After the master gave me a severe beating, he sat down to continue listening to Old Man Ye tell stories