Chapter 005: Two Ghosts

At this moment, the sun has already set, the sky has darkened, and the room is becoming increasingly dim. Therefore, the two of us walked to the front of the door, preparing to dismantle the picture frame

Where is the Yin position of Wang Fengqing's family? I thought of the water tank where Old Man Ye almost drowned.

It is merely a mud-brick house, adorned with a dark green door, which inevitably evokes a sense of peculiarity

The malevolent spirit lurking behind me remained silent for a long time. I gritted my teeth and took off my underwear. Before the fabric enchantment, there was one more thing I needed to do—urinate on the underwear. Child's urine is said to ward off evil spirits. Although I was unsure of its effectiveness, it was better than nothing

The guiding lantern is used for summoning souls; its production is complex, and it is now essentially of no practical use.

The master was not wrong; Wang Fengqing is indeed still in the village! It's just that she has transformed into this appearance!

Ye Jing kept holding onto my sleeve, making it somewhat inconvenient for me to move. However, I was also very frightened, so I did not shake her off

You little fool! Didn't I tell you not to go there? The master's face turned red with anger: After hearing what Old Ye said, I pretty much knew what had happened there. I was just about to finish up my current tasks before going to resolve the issue, but you, little fool, went ahead and got yourself into trouble!

Women are indeed still women, what is there to fear from a ghost? You have never seen the ghost on your grandmother, with a green face and sharp teeth, it can even fly! Its two claws are like Sun Wukong's golden staff, they can extend! In the end, it was still killed by a talisman I stuck on it I boasted, then couldn't help but sneeze

Next to Chairman Mao's portrait, there hangs a picture frame, which is one of the more complete items in this room

Clearing his throat awkwardly twice, he steeled himself and pulled the door. As expected by Ye Jing, the door creaked open slowly.

A sudden coolness spread across the back of my neck, as if droplets of water were falling. I forced a smile and said, "It's all out now, it's fine, why are you crying!"

Ye Jing's eyes widened, and I clearly saw her bright gaze shining with a glimmer in the afterglow of the setting sun: "Catching ghosts? Is it fun?"

The malevolent spirit on Ye Jing's back turned its head and stared at me intently. It was the first time I had seen such a terrifying face: greenish skin, gray pupils, and an overall appearance that was exceptionally ethereal, as if it were a balloon that had been inflated. It, or perhaps she, was looking at me, yet it also seemed to be gazing at something behind me.

Ah! ... ..." Ye Jing shouted, and I felt a tightness behind me as this girl hugged me.

At this moment, Ye Jing also came over: "I thought it was something else; it turns out to be a wedding photo. This person is Ye Er Luo, right?"

"Good... good..." A faint voice came from behind.

We looked around for a while in the main room, where on the uneven earthen floor (the adobe house had neither cement nor flooring, so the ground was simply earthen and particularly uneven) stood a dilapidated Eight Immortals table, accompanied by two worn-out benches at its side. With a gentle kick, Ye Jing broke one of the legs of a bench.

"Do not look back! Stand still!" I shouted, "I will set up a formation first, you must not move, otherwise it will be fatal for me!" Out of fear for Ye Jing's safety, I did not reveal the truth; I do not even know how I possessed such delicate thoughts at that moment

I can only tie my underwear around my chest

Fortunately, in the end, Ye Jing's mother provided protection, which prevented her from being beaten to death by the master

"Ye Jing, you go out first!" I shouted.

"Boasting!" Ye Jing said with a sneer

During this time, Ye Jing kept holding onto my leg, looking as if she was afraid I would fall

Suddenly, this situation occurred, and I tightened my sleeves. Immediately, I heard Ye Jing's voice, tinged with tears: "What... what happened..."

Haha, so that's how it is... I turned back to Ye Jing with a smirk, having just made a huge fool of myself.

A thick layer of dust covered the picture frame, and after wiping for a long time, it still could not be cleaned. Only then could I see a photo of a man wearing a white shirt, whose appearance was simple and honest

After a moment of daze, I suddenly remembered that I had just seen this outfit in a photograph—Wang Fengqing was wearing this very outfit!

Rest assured, such trivial matters are no challenge for me! I feign calmness

For instance, in a haunted building, the most haunted area is likely to be the shadowy corners

A few drops of blood from the middle finger, once dropped into the water tank, spread out, and even the duckweed that was originally floating was stained red by these few drops of blood

My master also said that if you eat watermelon without spitting out the seeds, small watermelons will grow in your stomach. But can we really trust what adults say? Comrade Ye Jing, please be a bit more mature. I have already stepped into the earthen house of Wang and Tu Shufeng, standing behind the threshold, inhaling the decayed smell inside the house, and said to her.

You can't do that either! Ye Jing's tears were about to fall.

The master has never gifted me any magical artifacts or protective items of utmost yang energy. Just as I was frowning in distress, I felt an increasing chill at the back of my neck. I knew that this was a sign that the boy's urine was no longer able to contain the malevolent spirit lurking behind me

You need to pull ... ...

Unexpectedly, just as I reached the front door, it creaked and closed with a sound!

The principle of the maze of confusion is quite simple; ghosts belong to the yin, and naturally prefer to linger in places with abundant yin energy. By artificially disrupting this environment and creating a scene of chaotic yin and yang, the ghosts become disoriented

I felt a sudden flush on my face, and the wooden door of the earthen house was not bidirectional; it was pushed open when entering, and naturally had to be pulled open when exiting

A faint "pop" sound came from an unknown direction, followed immediately by a light sensation behind me

The matter may seem mysterious, but it is actually quite simple to understand

I noticed that she had disheveled hair and was wearing a checkered shirt.

The picture frame was hung very high, and the two eight-year-old children certainly could not reach it. Therefore, they moved over the dilapidated Eight Immortals table and cleared the two teacups off it. After some consideration, as a man, I naturally had to lead by example, so I carefully climbed up and took down the picture frame

The events that just occurred at Wang Fengqing's home frightened me quite a bit

Upon reaching the door, I summoned my courage and extended my hand, only to find the surface damp and slippery. I hesitantly pushed twice, yet the door remained utterly unyielding

I did not dare to speak; I have had this character since childhood, realizing regret only after missing out on things

I have already taken off my pants, and you just say this to me! Not even a thank you! The most venomous of women! I humph, no longer paying her any attention, but in truth, I am still haunted by it, having no time to compete with her.

Ye Jing and I exchanged a glance, and for once, we shared a rare understanding: "Let's take it down and have a look!"

"Why can't I see Wang Fengqing's face clearly?" Ye Jing snatched the photo frame and rubbed it vigorously, but no matter how hard she tried, it wouldn't come clean

I swallowed hard; there was only a faint light in the room. By that light, I saw that there was nothing unusual in the direction of the door. I could only comfort myself while cautiously making my way forward, towards the library.

Perhaps it was the childish nature, but upon seeing Ye Jing's disbelief, I became somewhat anxious and shouted, "If you have the ability, come in with me!" Saying this, I walked towards the door.

The formation is indeed extraordinary, but setting it up can be somewhat challenging, requiring various preparations such as locating the right spots. However, if the goal is merely to disrupt the balance of yin and yang for a brief moment, there exists a simpler and more forceful method.

One in front and one behind, they returned to Old Man Ye's house with Ye Jing. The master was squatting at the door, holding a bowl of rice, talking to Old Man Ye.

However, there is a key point: pure Yang entities must be placed in Yin positions, specifically at the utmost Yin point of the utmost Yin place

After learning about what just happened, the old man gave me a good beating with the sole of his shoe

I have followed a master who can exorcise spirits since childhood, but the things I have learned are few. According to my master, the time has not yet come.

But when I turned back, I saw Ye Jing's eyes wide open in fear, and from his bright gaze, I also saw a figure in white with disheveled hair floating in the air

I was also filled with dread, nearly paralyzed by fear, but even at a young age, I understood that a man's pride is of utmost importance, so I could only muster the courage to say: "It must have been the wind..." Yet we all know, in such a large room, where could a gust of wind possibly come from

I spat vehemently, staring at her dark and ugly face, and scoffed: "I won't eat! You should quickly get back; this is not a place for you. Do you know I am catching ghosts? Forget it, with your intelligence, it's hard for me to communicate with you."

I was so frightened that I immediately turned around, only to see an empty courtyard

At that time, I was still young and did not think much about it, only believing that this girl was just playful

Catching ghosts also relies on fate

Therefore, I currently only possess two skills: one is the Soul Guiding Lamp, and the other is the Bewildering Formation

I made a decisive decision immediately.

"Alright... alright... are you really capable of that?" Ye Jing said, trembling.

Ye Jing's voice was clearly at a certain distance from me, yet the icy touch on the back of my neck felt so real. I was filled with panic, afraid to turn around, fearing that if I did, I would see a terrifying ghostly face.

Ye Jing remained silent, her dark and unattractive face contrasting with the bright eyes that scanned the room.

The bite was too hard this time, connecting deeply with my heart, causing me to cry out in pain

The interior of the house was already covered with a thick layer of dust from the books, and with every breath, one would inhale a noseful of dust

I stared intently at the yard, my eyes unwilling to look away; the scene I had just witnessed was too horrifying, my heart nearly leaping out of my chest

In the middle of running, Ye Jing hurriedly shook off my hand: "You... you... quickly put your pants on!"

This place is somewhat difficult to locate, even the most experienced feng shui masters must rely on a compass and a series of tools to find it

At this moment, Old Man Ye's wife brought out a large bowl of cold mixed edamame and a few bottles of chilled beer, which somewhat eased the master's anger, and he began to explain in detail the situation regarding Wang Fengqing's family.

Steadying my mind and casting aside distractions, I will first set up a bewildering array and then think about escaping from here.

Swallowing twice, with his right hand placed behind him, he carefully walked out of the earthen house while protecting Ye Jing

Looking up, the vengeful spirit that had been lying on Ye Jing's back was now floating in the air, appearing quite bewildered

The room suddenly went dark

All three lamps are lit, dispelling all evils

When I came down, I saw this girl squatting in front of the bedroom door, not knowing what she was looking at

Setting up the maze is quite simple; perhaps it can truly confuse this fierce ghost for two minutes, after which I will return to summon my master to deal with her

I panicked, disregarding my pride, and turned back to Ye Jing with a mournful face, saying: "It's over... we can't get it open, it seems we are going to die together..."

Thus, he began to look at the photos in the frame by himself

I find it hard to understand; since Wang Fengqing has become a ghost, who then is responsible for her death

I just noticed that I am completely bare. The pants stained with the urine of a child are tied around my chest, and there is no way I can wear them again. I can only smirk and say: "I took off my pants to save you!"

Seeing her like this, I felt a sense of pride and, intending to show off, I placed my hands on my hips and said: "Of course, just wait, with a wave of my hand and a stroke of my talisman, I can subdue this ghost. At that time, serving tea and water can all be done by him!"

In the darkness, I saw Ye Jing nodding: "Well... you go and open the door."

That is, to cast pure Yang objects into the realm of utmost Yin

"What are you doing here? My mom asked me to call you back for dinner," Ye Jing said with a look of disdain. "As far as I'm concerned, whether you eat or not is none of my business."

Through the thick dust and layers of cobwebs, one can faintly see two people in the photograph

On the wall of the main hall, there is still a portrait of Chairman Mao, which is covered in dust, with the corners all decayed, yet it has not fallen down.

My master once taught me that solely relying on feng shui to locate the yin position is undoubtedly the most challenging approach. However, most feng shui masters are aware that they should combine various legends and stories of a place to find the positions of yin and yang

Nervously, I approached the water tank, only to suddenly realize that the only source of pure yang energy on my body, the urine of a young boy, had just been expelled. Now, I could not possibly hold back another stream of urine.

When Ye Jing walked up to me, I was almost scared to the point of collapsing to the ground

Ye Jing hesitated outside for a moment, but ultimately curiosity triumphed over fear, and she cautiously stepped inside

At this moment, I recalled that Ye Erluo married Wang Fengqing in 1970, and indeed, the style of their wedding photos was like this.

In a moment of urgency, I resolutely bit down on my middle finger, letting a few drops of blood fall into the water tank—representing the three major yangs of the human body: blood from the tip of the tongue, blood from the middle finger, and blood from the heart. Although it was merely a few drops of blood from the middle finger, it was sufficient to disturb the balance of yin and yang for a brief moment.

I dare not turn back, fearing that a mere turn of my head will extinguish the three lanterns with the wind it stirs. Afraid of the lanterns going out, I am even more reluctant to directly slap the ghostly face behind me with the underpants soaked in a child's urine.

The sound of Ye Jing's fearful voice came from a distance behind: "I... I... I am not crying..."

I also looked around, and Wang Fengqing's house was relatively large. Although it was just a mud house, it still had a layout of two bedrooms and a living room. The wooden doors of the two bedrooms were made of some kind of wood, and even after so many years without maintenance, one could still see a dark green sheen through the dust that had settled on them.

The urine of a young boy is yang, and the sensation of coolness at the back of the neck has diminished significantly, yet the ghost still has not departed

A person has three lamps: one above the head and one on each shoulder

Ye Jing's mother was speaking kindly from the side, and Ye Laotou was echoing her support. Ye Jing, being clever, realized that she was also at fault and kept hiding on the side, not daring to speak up.

I made a swift decision, grabbed Ye Jing's hand, and dashed out of the courtyard without looking back, heading straight for Old Man Ye's house

Ye Jing had her back to me, yet behind her there was also a ghost!

Well... let's not do that, my mother said that it's not very good here