Chapter 3: The Basement of the Crematorium

Just as Shi Ren was relaxing his mind and preparing to sleep, he caught a glimpse of a shadow flashing by outside the window with his left eye. Although he was not certain what it was, an instinctive feeling told Shi Ren that whatever his left eye had seen was certainly not a good thing

At three o'clock in the morning, the time of the Yin energy is at its peak

You are already dead, do you know? Why do you continue to linger in the mortal realm? Are you not afraid of being discovered by the messengers of the underworld and being taken to the netherworld for punishment?

Hehe, let me leave the mortal realm and return to the underworld. What qualifications do you have to say this to me? It would be better for me to strangle you and absorb the resentment within you to increase my magical power. Hahaha

There are a total of more than ten souls of the deceased, including white and gray ones, and one of the female ghosts has a hint of purple. It is over; Shi Ren realizes the seriousness of the situation. The purple has begun to transform into a malevolent spirit, and if not handled properly, the colleagues at the crematorium may be in danger.

"Unless someone with the surname Zhang is dead, I will not voluntarily go to the underworld; I must take my revenge." This statement was made by the female ghost, who bore a hint of purple and harbored a certain amount of resentment, indicating that she was beginning to slowly transform into an evil spirit.

Hello, young man

Hehe, with the surname Zhang, if you don't die, I will become a ghost and won't even be able to reincarnate in the underworld!

As A Kuan spoke, Shi Ren touched his nose. Just because others could not see it did not mean that Shi Ren could not see it. He chuckled and continued to work slowly, glancing around as he went.

As Shi Ren was preparing to speak, he noticed someone behind him greeting him. "What are you sneaking around for? Come out!" Shi Ren said while turning around. However, when he turned, he found nothing. The ghost in this basement had already acquired a certain level of basic magical power.

Little Shi, what are you thinking about with the books

During the conversation with Li Dexuan, Shi Ren asked many questions, and Li Dexuan answered them all. However, all the matters were met with affirmative responses, which were completely different from what A Kuan had said. This can only prove that A Kuan was telling the truth. It seems that Uncle Xuan only speaks the truth to his own son

Suddenly, all the ghosts in the room burst into laughter, their voices filling the entire basement, and at that moment, they all gradually revealed their true forms

Before Shi Ren could speak, this female ghost suddenly rushed over, one could say she glided over, as Shi Ren did not see her walking.

In the beginning of chaos, when heaven and earth were first opened, the Tai Chi was first divided. One gives rise to two, two gives rise to three, and three gives rise to all things, marking the beginning of the earthly realm. The balance of yin and yang constitutes the true path of humanity. When yin and yang are in disorder, chaos ensues in the human world

At this moment, the entire basement was dimly lit, and Shi Ren turned on the electric light but still could not see clearly. He knew this was due to the heavy presence of Yin energy. Generally speaking, if a person feels uncomfortable in a place, with goosebumps all over and hair standing on end, it indicates that the Yin energy is too strong, as mentioned in the "Secret Manual of the Celestial Master"

After concluding the conversation with A Kuan, Shi Ren returned once more to the control panel of the studio, his eyes fixed motionlessly on the data displayed on the instruments. Zhang Qing, being elderly, had reached the end of his life; his body was frail and thin. Although he was not overweight and did not require much fuel, the elderly man's age meant that his burning time was more than double that of a young or middle-aged person.

After a day's work, everyone began to have their meals in the cafeteria. Li Dexuan noticed that Shi Ren seemed distracted and asked, thinking that the previous incident had left Shi Ren's body not fully recovered.

Only now do I understand why I was able to see through the little nurse Song Jia's clothing to discern that her bra was black. A woman who is still a virgin can be seen through by the ghostly eyes of Shi Ren. The original yin of a virgin woman is pure and thick, and the ghostly eyes can perceive those with such purity. However, if she has lost her virginity, it becomes invisible.

At that moment, Shi Ren's body became stiff, caught in a dilemma. He could already sense something like a ghost lurking and watching. The key he took out surprisingly could not unlock the basement door. Shi Ren kicked it twice with his foot but still could not open it. However, the ability granted by his Yin-Yang eyes made him reluctant to back down.

However, A Kuan would not mind this. For anyone working in a crematorium, acknowledging the existence of ghosts is contrary to their profession. For instance, surgeons deal with many deceased individuals daily, and they too would not admit to the notion of ghosts or similar claims.

At this moment, the entire room was filled with a cacophony of cries and laughter. Only Shi Ren could hear it; outside, Xuan Shu and A Kuan could not.

Forty-nine days after death, if the soul has not yet reached the underworld, it takes on a gray form and possesses a certain degree of spiritual power

Hi

In a state of indecision, the basement door opened by itself, and the creaking sound startled Shi Ren. A wave of dark malevolence surged towards him.

Although A Kuan appears to be older than Shi Ren, he speaks without any ulterior motives. Especially after Shi Ren forgave him this time, it made him open his heart to Shi Ren even more. He thought for a moment and said: "Actually, let me tell you, this is what my father said. Although my father has worked in a crematorium for most of his life, I have to believe him when he says this. Who knows if there are any dirty things? You can't see them, and I can't see them either. It's just a psychological thought and what I've read in books, but I feel there must be something dirty!" He thought for a moment and said: "Actually, let me tell you, this is what my father said. Although my father has worked in a crematorium for most of his life, I have to believe him when he says this. Who knows if there are any dirty things? You can't see them, and I can't see them either. It's just a psychological thought and what I've read in books, but I feel there must be something dirty!"

The female ghost grasped Shi Ren's neck, causing him to struggle for breath and cough incessantly

Since I possess this special ability, I cannot pretend not to see what is impossible. It is only right to eliminate all potential harm and restore peace to the world, in order to honor the power bestowed upon my left eye

"Oh, why do you say that? Does working at the crematorium really get one involved with dirty things?" Shi Ren asked dismissively.

Hmm, what is this

Having died a long time ago, they still linger in the realm of the living. The malevolent spirits that harm the world typically manifest in a black form, while vengeful spirits with heavy resentment appear as a mix of black and purple, exuding a terrifying aura. One must be cautious when encountering such ghosts, as they bring disaster to the living, possess formidable powers, and a moment's carelessness could cost one their life. These spirits can be subdued directly through powerful magic, rendering their souls scattered and bypassing the six realms of reincarnation.

Shi Ren instantly understood that these items had been used by the deceased and carried a heavy aura of negativity. When such a large amount of negative energy gathers together, it becomes quite dense, making it a favored spot for spirits to inhabit.

Hehe, did you all see that? There is actually someone here who can see us, how interesting! Finally, there is someone who can chat with us

"What are you saying? What will happen if we don't leave? Do you think that just because you can see us, you can act arrogantly in front of us?" This female ghost's eyes had already begun to become bloodshot, and after a while, blood might flow from the corners of her eyes. Her eyes were pitch black and devoid of spirit, and the left side of her chest was hollow, with only a mass of black mist swirling.

Unknowingly, time passed quickly. Shi Ren, while sitting in a chair, found himself thinking and eventually fell asleep on the bed. It is now three o'clock in the morning, and Shi Ren still cannot sleep. He feels that the events that occurred with his left eye during this unexpected incident seem like a dream or a story, and cannot be reconciled with reality.

After dinner, Shi Ren returned to his room alone, sat down, and recalled the "Tianshi Secret Manual" that Bai Wuchang had given him, wondering how much he could understand and whether he could learn a few superficial skills.

A white shadow flashed past Shi Ren and disappeared in an instant. When Shi Ren turned around, he saw nothing at all.

The secret manual provides a detailed explanation of several general forms of ghosts. For instance, the ghost of a person who has just died appears red, as they have recently departed from the mortal realm and still carry a trace of yang energy, which gives them a red appearance. Moreover, this form of spirit possesses no magical powers; they merely exist as a different type of life form that has just entered this world

Shi Ren placed the bowl down: "Xuan Shu, it is nothing, I was just pondering occasionally. You say that human life is truly strange. Every day we face so many dead people, but when a person dies, do they really cease to exist? Is every trace of their activities in this world erased?"

Shi Ren, relying on the feeling he had just experienced, pursued until he reached the basement of the crematorium. This basement is seldom entered, as it contains items previously used by the deceased. For instance, there are items related to the deceased's appearance, broken urns, clothing that once belonged to the dead, and other similar objects

Shi Renzheng straightened his clothes, adjusted his posture, and said: "I do not know what matters you have, but I only know that this is the realm of the living, where humans and spirits are on different paths. You cannot stay in the realm of the living for an extended period."

Individuals under the age of twelve who have passed away typically manifest their souls predominantly in white. Such spirits generally pose no significant threat; when encountered, they merely require guidance to report to the underworld and facilitate an early reincarnation.

With a loud "hi" ringing out from behind Shi Ren, he jumped up in fright, letting out a scream. His heart raced rapidly, pounding in his chest, and he gasped for breath. Although he had already encountered ghosts twice, the psychological impact still left Shi Ren feeling very scared.

All the information began to appear in Shi Ren's mind, piece by piece, resembling the pages of a book. It also introduced Shi Ren's eyes, known in the realm of magic as "ghost eyes," which means they can see spirits. Moreover, these eyes can continuously evolve; currently, Shi Ren's are still in the initial stage. As he progresses to a higher level and reaches the stage of "yang eyes," he will be able to collect souls.

Oh, I have died such a tragic death

It can be said that Shiren's ghostly eyes are a machine for detecting the virgin body, and they are absolutely accurate. Apart from the pure and substantial object of Kamiyama, which can penetrate to the essence, other objects have no effect whatsoever

Um, ka, ka ... ...

Hehe, you little rascal, I really don't know what strange and bizarre things occupy your mind every day. When a person dies, it is like a lamp being extinguished, and naturally, nothing is left behind. As for things like ghosts, I cannot say much, because after all, I have never seen one.

When he spoke these words, his body was trembling, yet the mission compelled him to speak without hesitation

The application of this eye function primarily involves concentrating one's mental energy to operate the incantation, channeling all of one's magical power into the magical eye, thereby allowing for free and effortless reception and transmission. The secret manual also provides verbal instructions for the advancement of the ghost eye's cultivation; however, unfortunately, Shi Ren cannot comprehend its profound intricacies and can only defer to seeking guidance from experts in the realm of magic in the future

Shi Ren read a lot, but as he progressed, the content became increasingly difficult to understand. Therefore, he decided to stop reading and focus on digesting the parts he could comprehend.

Haha, we want to stay here, what are your plans

Hehe, since you have come, don't be in a hurry to leave; stay and chat with us for a while