Chapter 007: Haunted House

Gao Yang's purpose for coming out this time was to rent a house, not to buy one. Moreover, with the 20,000 yuan he had on him, he could at most buy a toilet. However, the advertisement for selling houses was quite interesting, as it had so many requirements for potential buyers. Out of curiosity, he walked up and knocked on the door

"Nonsense explosives, it was clearly me who blew it up with a broom, okay? Today's experts are really getting more and more ridiculous"

The main purpose of going out today was to find a house, as he truly did not want to see the landlord's face any longer. After having breakfast, Gaoyang began his search for a house. However, despite contacting many agents and viewing numerous properties, he still could not find a suitable one, and before he knew it, it was already noon

snap

Being able to afford so much mahogany furniture and burn such fine incense, this old gentleman must be extraordinarily wealthy. I fear that even if this house were sold at a bargain, it would still be worth over 1 million.

After a moment, the old man finally spoke, but unexpectedly, he uttered such a baffling statement

What are you saying? Did you see him?

However, he could only think this to himself; this old man appeared to be quite a rigid person, and such individuals typically do not believe in the existence of ghosts or deities, so he still shook his head.

Good

Nonsense, I am now considered a minor celestial figure in the Heavenly Court, appointed personally by the Jade Emperor. One could say I am half a deity, so how could I not have a big ambition

Gao Yang thought to himself: Of course I believe it, my master is the扫把星 of the Heavenly Court, and I have been to the Heavenly Court as well; it was I who swept the Southern Heavenly Gate

Gao Yang Dao: "Sir, I heard that you are selling this house? How much is it?"

The old man cast a somewhat skeptical glance at Gaoyang, seemingly not fully believing what he said. Gaoyang felt helpless, as he could not casually disclose his position in the Heavenly Court to others, and the incident of his bravery yesterday was also something that could not be revealed. This left him feeling somewhat constrained.

What? How could this happen

Gao Yang, while devouring fried dough sticks with soy milk, thought indignantly

Upon entering the door, there is a large courtyard, approximately one hundred square meters in size. Many trees are planted on both sides of the courtyard, and a small path made of bluestone runs through the middle. On either side of the path, there are numerous flowers and grasses, some of which Gao Yang recognizes, while others he has never even seen before.

The market price of this house should be around 1,000,000. If all the furniture is included, it would approximately require between 1,500,000 and 2,000,000. According to Gao Yang's thoughts, even if the elderly were to sell it at a very low price, it would not be less than 700,000 to 800,000, and he himself could not even come up with a fraction of that amount

Gao Yang suddenly felt a bit anxious, but he quickly calmed down, realizing that he definitely could not afford this house. What was the point of thinking so much? At most, he would just get scolded by the old man later.

Is anyone home

The old man nodded in satisfaction and then said, "Young man, I am very pleased with you. I would like to sell this house to you. Are you willing to buy it? The price is up to you!"

He thought about it, but he still answered the old man's question truthfully, and of course, he emphasized at the end that he was very brave

Why sell a house only to someone who is bold?

According to reports, an astonishing incident occurred yesterday in a convenience store in this city, where two assailants took a young girl hostage and hid inside the store. Just as the police were preparing to rescue her, the hostage managed to escape unharmed. Shortly thereafter, the convenience store suddenly exploded without any apparent reason, yet no explosive materials were found at the scene. The two assailants have been apprehended by the police. Experts suggest that this may be a new type of explosive.

The old man said this while looking up and down at Gao Yang, then stepped aside and said: "Come in first and then we can talk!"

A soft sound was heard, as the cup in the old man's hand shattered on the ground

At this moment, Gao Yang was truly perplexed; he was increasingly unable to comprehend the situation. It was already quite difficult to understand why homebuyers had so many demands, yet in the end, they were still allowed to determine the price of the house themselves. What on earth is going on with this old man?

Thank you!

The first two questions were somewhat understandable to Gao Yang, but the last question left him a bit puzzled

It seems that this gentleman really enjoys flowers and plants

At that moment, the child who had just been there suddenly reappeared in the room. After carefully observing Gao Yang for a moment, he then walked over to the incense burner, squatting beside it and greedily inhaling the faint aroma of the smoke.

I currently have an independent small courtyard for sale at a low price, as it has been unoccupied for many years. The buyer must be male, preferably aged between 20 and 40, and must be bold and attentive. Interested parties are welcome to knock on the door directly

Unknowingly, he arrived in front of an old house. This old house is a standalone courtyard, which appears to be at least fifty or sixty years old. The doors and windows are traditional wooden products, painted red. Although somewhat worn, it exudes a sense of timeworn charm.

Gao Yang felt a wave of frustration; could it be that he was so unlikable to children? He then made a funny face at the child, who seemed taken aback and hurriedly jumped away.

It seems that this old gentleman does not live alone, but rather resides with his grandson

After the two individuals were seated, the elder poured a glass of water for Gaoyang, who promptly reached out to take it

"Who is it?" After a considerable amount of time, a frail male voice came from inside, followed by the sound of soft footsteps. It seems that the owner of this house is likely an elderly person

University students are quite good, possessing knowledge and insight, believing in science. By the way, do you believe in the existence of ghosts and deities?

Seeing the hesitation on Gaoyang's face, the old man immediately felt a sense of disappointment, raising the teacup from the table to his lips

Gao Yang thought to himself, and his gaze turned towards the elderly man ahead. At that moment, he suddenly noticed that a five or six-year-old boy was standing beside the old man, looking at him with a full measure of hostility.

Gao Yang looked at the child, frowned, and said to the old man: "Sir, while this incense is indeed a good thing, you cannot allow your grandson to inhale it like this, can you? He is almost sticking his nose into the incense burner, and you are not saying anything to him?"

Creak!

The old man did not pay much attention to him, but instead asked straightforwardly: "What is your name? How old are you? Are you bold?"

A soft sound was heard as the red door slowly opened, revealing an elderly man with graying hair and a pale complexion standing before Gaoyang

The house in the inner courtyard is an old-style building, divided into two levels. The first floor consists of the living room and kitchen, while the second floor contains the study and bedroom

However, what truly made Gaoyang stop in his tracks was an advertisement affixed to a utility pole not far from the entrance

Gao Yang chuckled and continued to walk forward with the old man, yet he did not notice that at the very moment he turned around, the child had plunged headfirst into a wall and disappeared

Gao Yang followed the old man into the living room on the first floor, where all the furniture was made of solid redwood, characterized by its ancient and elegant design. Not far away stood an exquisitely crafted incense burner, and a faint, delicate fragrance filled the room, suggesting that the incense being burned was not of ordinary quality