Chapter 1, Two Copper Coins

"Pa" Yin Huan reached out and turned off the radio switch: "He hasn't left yet?"

Today, she was forced to drink several bottles of foreign liquor, and her mind is still in a haze. The wind outside is strong, which can help her sober up a bit. Moreover, the way home is not far; it takes about ten minutes to walk.

The woman, feeling frustrated, thought: It seems that it will be difficult to rush home before this.

Although it is already late at night, the city shows no signs of sleeping. The streetlights, car lights, and the neon lights adorning the streets cast a rosy hue over the roads

"Look at my two copper coins..." the blind man said淡淡地.

The sound of footsteps suddenly echoed; although faint, it did not escape the keen ears of the woman

The lights grew closer, and the voices of the pedestrians became faintly audible. The woman felt a moment of reassurance, but soon this feeling was engulfed by fear. Her long hair was grabbed by someone and then violently yanked back, causing her to be forcefully thrown to the ground

"Hey! Why didn't you say earlier that you could give me a cigarette?" The blind man smiled faintly, tidied up his belongings, leaned on his fortune-telling flag, and slowly disappeared into the night.

Thinking of this, she quickened her pace and turned into the dark alley

Yin Huan? So it's you! Oh my, you scared me to death, scared me to death... You didn't even give me a heads up before coming, did you come here just to see me make a fool of myself?" The blind man, still shaken, patted his heaving chest.

"Seventy-three?" Yin Huan's voice trembled slightly

Yin Huan understood and slowly spread his five fingers: "Both are the reverse!"

A massive blood-red full moon hangs in the dim sky, casting an eerie black and red hue on the clouds, as if it were a patch of congealed blood

The blind man's ear twitched, and a withered hand reached out towards the source of the sound. However, he truly did not expect that this grab would end up empty.

Can we speak now

The mention of 'June Fourth' made Yin Huan's brows furrow.

The blind man still shook his head

Before the cry for help could be uttered, a cold hand had already covered her mouth

The originally pitch-black sky gradually began to show some faint pink hues, indicating that a storm is about to arrive

After speaking, he touched the stall with his hand and picked up the radio that had accompanied him day and night: "This is a report from our station. It has been reported that in the past week, our city has experienced multiple homicides. The methods used by the perpetrators are brutal, and the targets are mostly single women. It is currently suspected that the crimes are committed by outsiders. The police have already intervened in the investigation. We urge all citizens to pay attention to their safety"

The blind man picked up a cigarette and brought it to his nose to sniff: "What brand is this? Don't try to fool me with a Da Qian Men!"

The woman found herself beginning to tremble, no, not because of the night breeze, but due to a chilling fear that penetrated to the depths of her heart

The man in black leaned in close to his ear and said, "Old buddy"

The blind man's hand trembled slightly, and without a word, he grabbed the small flag of the 'Iron Mouth Fortune Teller' beside him and was about to make a run for it

I?'' The blind man smiled upon hearing this and nodded. Seeing this old fellow put on such airs, Yin Huan's eyes immediately lit up, and he quickly grabbed his arm: ``Hurry up and tell me!''

The remaining! The blind man spreads his hands, not seeing the rabbit nor releasing the eagle

It is all mine! The blind man laughed

The strong wind swept through the long alley, emitting a strange sound of "woo woo," resembling a cry floating in the darkness. Suddenly, a mouse scurried past her feet, making a "squeak" that startled the woman, causing her to break out in a cold sweat. After walking in the darkness for a while, the woman began to feel some regret for choosing this deserted path in order to take a shortcut.

Then how much do you want

Rest assured, I am not a city management officer

Suddenly, she remembered a shortcut. Just a few steps ahead, there was a small alley. If she passed through the alley, turned a corner, and crossed a road, she would reach home, which would take about three to four minutes. She had known this route for a long time and had walked it once during the day, but the alley was filled with garbage bins, and there was always a foul smell in the air. After walking through it once, she never went there again. Moreover, there were no streetlights in the alley, and she always felt a bit scared walking there at night. She had known this route for a long time and had walked it once during the day, but the alley was filled with garbage bins, and there was always a foul smell in the air. After walking through it once, she never went there again. Moreover, there were no streetlights in the alley, and she always felt a bit scared walking there at night. However, it was still better than getting caught in the rain; it was only a three-minute walk.

And you?

The blind man did not refuse, naturally squinting his eyes, crossing his legs, and inhaling smoke in large puffs, appearing to be in a state of enjoyment

Then who are you

She suddenly started running. The footsteps behind her also became hurried and loud, indicating that the person behind was catching up. The distance of four or five minutes suddenly felt prolonged, as if it would never end. The streetlights flickering a hundred meters away seemed to transform into stars at the edge of the sky, unattainable.

The blind man shook his head

When the woman emerged from the nightclub, it was already past 10 o'clock. The air was damp, carrying a heavy and oppressive scent. Faint flashes of lightning flickered within the thick dark clouds above, indicating that a storm was imminent tonight

Rest assured, it is an authentic soft panda! Yin Huan cheerfully lit it with a lighter

"Half?" Yin Huan inquired tentatively

"Damn it, you old rascal, why didn't you say so earlier? I'll settle the score with you next time!" The words reached the ears of the blind man, but Yin Huan had already disappeared.

Deal! Yin Huan gritted his teeth and threw the entire pack of Soft Panda cigarettes over.

Say

Hurry up, hurry up, even faster, as long as you can reach the streetlight, there will be pedestrians, and then you will be safe.

Two copper coins, round on the outside and square on the inside. The blind man gently weighed them in his palm, rolled his eyes, recited a string of obscure and difficult divination verses, and then tossed them into the air.

The blind man stroked his goatee and said: "Hmm! Another one died last night, and it was right around here. So, have there been any discoveries?"

Hehe, Yin Huan smiled and did not provide further explanation, which could be taken as an acknowledgment: "How is business?"

The blind man contentedly tucked the cigarette into his pocket: "Fool, didn't you smell a faint scent of blood? To the southeast, there's still time to go now!"

She turned back to look, and it was pitch black, but there seemed to be a vague shadow in the darkness

Nothing was gained! Yin Huan lit a cigarette for himself and sat gloomily to the side: "I have to say, this guy is hiding very well."

A flash of lightning illuminated the woman's panicked face for an instant, followed by the sound of thunder, which drowned out the noise of the woman knocking over the trash can in her struggle

And those two coins now lie quietly in the hands of another person

The blind man let out a faint sigh: "July 15, it is inauspicious for marriage, inauspicious for travel, inauspicious to wear red, and all matters are unfavorable!"

Tonight's divination! A truck roared past from behind Yin Huan, stirring up a strong wind that sent piles of gold and silver paper money flying everywhere.

"Damn, is it really that bad? Then let's smoke a cigarette to calm down!" Yin Huan took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and flicked it over.

The blind man sneezed sharply and said resentfully: "I guess it's your curse. Early in the morning, I was chased by the city management from East Street to South Street. Just as I settled down on South Street, I was driven to Sanlitun Street. After finally having a woman come to tell my fortune, she said I kept touching her hand, that I was an old cow eating tender grass. Not only did she refuse to give me any fortune-telling fee, but she also slapped me across the face. My old face is still burning hot!" "Damn it, all the misfortunes I've never encountered in my eight lifetimes have all happened to me alone."

"Master of calculations, how is business today"

The sound of coins clinking together produced a butterfly flower, which gracefully spun a few times before gently descending.

Walking along the road for about 5 minutes, the wind suddenly picked up. The willow branches by the roadside were swept up by the fierce wind, dancing wildly and casting chaotic shadows on the ground, resembling the flailing hands of a drowning person.

In the next moment, the first drop of rain finally fell down

Now you can answer my question, right!" Yin Huan wiped his nose

A taxi stopped beside her, the driver rolled down the window, leaned out, and asked her where she wanted to go. The woman shook her head and walked away

The woman suddenly recalled the sensational serial murder case that had been making headlines in recent days. It is said that this murderer specifically targets single women at night, and to date, five women have fallen victim to him. Reports indicate that the manner of their deaths was extremely horrific, and they must have endured great suffering before dying. Meanwhile, the police have been utterly helpless in the face of this serial murder case. They have cast several large nets in their investigations, yet they have not even managed to ascertain whether the perpetrator is round or square.

The blind man continued to shake his head