Chapter 8, The Haunted Villa

Taking the key, I opened the door to the villa, and a wave of warm air rushed out from the room. Instantly, I felt a refreshing sensation.

"Hehe, what a nice place!" I couldn't help but praise it. As someone with a Nine Yin constitution, my body's aura is naturally close to the Yin energy. Most importantly, this is the most suitable place for my cultivation.

I scoff! I don't like men either, your cousin! I am talking about Ni Ge. This Xiangyuan County is still too small for you; if you want to develop, you should go to a big city. Moreover, with your abilities, you will definitely be able to achieve great success in Dongmen City. Also, there is a folk organization called the Xuanxue Society in Dongmen City. That place is frequented by some prominent figures. Your world should be there.

Cousin was taken aback for a moment and blurted out: "The Nine Yin constitution, indeed, Ni Ge, you are capable of it. However, if this house can only be lived in by you, then it simply cannot be sold. That guy wants 500,000 from me; I will ask the boss to cut the price in half."

Haha! I laughed happily: "Indeed! Cousin has struck gold! This is truly a place of extreme darkness! What a grand gesture, truly a grand gesture!"

I laughed heartily: "Alright! As long as you don't make me the listener, what good news has made you so happy, cousin?"

Cousin was somewhat confused by Zhang Wude's strange words and actions, and complained, "What kind of people is the company hiring now! They are even unwilling to accompany clients to view properties!"

After a brief pause, I continued, "What makes this villa remarkable is that it is situated at the critical point of extreme yin. As the saying goes, 'extremes meet,' so upon entering, we felt a wave of warmth. However, the basement of this villa could very well serve as a refrigerator."

Xuanxue Society! I have been staying in the Daoist temple and truly did not know that such a group exists

Cousin looked at me meaningfully and said, "Ni Ge, aren't you planning to buy him?"

Upon hearing that I was going to Dongmen City to buy a house, my second uncle immediately beamed with joy: "Ni Ge, young people should go out and make their mark. I never expected my son to have a reliable experience this time."

On that day, my cousin suddenly rushed over

Yes, this house is the one that Mr. Qian asked me to come and see said my cousin readily

Forget it! Cousin, I will take this house; five hundred thousand is a great deal. Besides, how could it be so cheap without these issues? It's practically a gift! I cheerfully interrupted my cousin's impulse to make a phone call.

Even I couldn't help but shiver at the sight of Mao Xueying's smile! It seems that Duan Gang will have plenty to suffer from in the future

For this reason, my cousin sighs every day, wanting to escape back to Dongmen City. However, my second uncle has spoken up.

Hehe! Cousin approached in a rather lewd manner, his eyes sparkling with an inexplicable light. "It's alright, you had a check for two hundred thousand earlier, right? I'll cover the rest for you."

Hello, I am a representative of Ted Real Estate, and this is my business card. You can call me Zhang Wude. Are you two here to view this villa?" the representative Zhang Wude asked hesitantly

Ah! Very well, here are the keys to the house. Please feel free to take your time; I will wait in the car and will not accompany you. If you do not find anything to your liking when you come out, just return the keys to me.

I! My cousin, holding his phone, was suddenly choked in place, looking at me with a sense of grievance: "I said, Ni Ge, can't you refrain from bringing up this matter?"

I said to my cousin, "Is that house really a thing? You wouldn't be using me as a shield to escape through the east gate, would you?" Seeing my cousin looking even more anxious than I was, I immediately began to doubt his motives.

I sighed and then said: "Originally, such a layout should only be suitable for ghosts to inhabit, but this house must also be arranged with a magical formation, so we only feel the cold and eerie atmosphere without encountering any ghostly presence. Ordinary people can indeed live here, but after a long time, they will inevitably fall seriously ill."

Hehe! My cousin smirked lewdly and said in a low voice: "This is my boss's friend's house. That guy wanders around abroad every day, and I don't know how it happened, but he built this villa in the western suburbs of Dongmen City. Since buying it, he hasn't lived in it for a single day. Now, he plans to transfer it to my boss, and my boss is giving me a good deal. The market price of this villa is 3,800,000, but I only need to pay 500,000 to take it."

Mao Xueying left behind a check for 200,000 after departing with Duan Gang

Cousin drove the car at high speed, and soon they encountered the second uncle

Looking up, this villa is a standalone property. The nearest residential area, Donghua Village, is a ten-minute walk away

These days, I often gather with Tietou. However, my cousin is the busiest one, as his phone receives calls almost every ten minutes, all from my aunt. In less than a week, my cousin has nearly seen all the unmarried girls in the county, ranging from those up to thirty years old to those as young as sixteen.

Upon hearing the good news, my cousin's eyes lit up: "Nige, what do you think of this villa?"

Unable to escape, my cousin can only hide, seeking refuge with me and Tietou whenever he has the chance. Naturally, Tietou and I are forced to listen as our cousin shares his experiences. This has even led Tietou, who usually enjoys flirting, to start becoming more self-disciplined.

"Master Ni, this is a check for 200,000." Mao Xueying took out the checkbook, signed her name, and sincerely handed it to me. When her gaze lingered on Duan Gang, she suddenly smiled.

The entire villa is situated in a flat, open area. In front of the door, there is a bamboo grove arranged in a pleasing manner

I have spent a period of tranquil days at home

Ni Ge, Ni Ge, good news!

What kind of joke is this? Cousin, I just returned from the temple, how could I possibly have five hundred thousand on me!

"Ni Ge, it feels so cold outside, how come it feels warm inside the house?" Cousin asked suspiciously

I hurriedly stepped back, thinking to myself, could it be that my cousin has gone on so many blind dates that his sexual orientation has changed! "Cousin, just stand there and talk. Well, well, I still prefer women."

How is it? Ni Ge, make a decision quickly; once we pass this village, there will be no such shop. Don't hesitate; where can we find such a good opportunity? Hurry up, let's go, tell my old man, I will accompany you to see the house! Cousin first inquired, and then simply became impatient and pulled me into the car.

"Nige, let's go! Since this place is like this, we don't want it!" Upon hearing my words, my cousin immediately grabbed me and was about to leave.

I stopped my cousin: "Cousin, others cannot live in this house, but I can. Have you forgotten why I was taken away by the master?"

Next to the villa, approximately five to six hundred meters away, is separated by a wall. Inside the wall is the famous Paradise Cemetery area in Dongmen City

Although I possess the cloth-clad divine art bestowed by my master, the essence of cultivation lies in embracing all rivers. Having left the temple and lacking support, I indeed require a place like this to enrich myself

As my cousin would say, no matter how beautiful a fairy may be, one can still become aesthetically fatigued after seeing too much of her

At a glance, this is an image of a two-story duplex villa. Although the surrounding environment cannot be discerned from the picture, the entire house exudes a sense of grandeur and is filled with a vintage style. It features a garage, a balcony, and all the necessary amenities.

I opened my cousin's hand and said: "This is indeed not a place for the living. First, look at the bamboo forest. Bamboo is hollow and prefers dark, damp places, which are exactly where spirits like to inhabit. Moreover, this bamboo forest is situated between residential areas and villas, presumably to isolate the yang energy. Now, consider the layout of this house. Generally, houses are oriented north to south, but this house has its main entrance facing west. Haha! What a grand design indeed!"

"Well, fine! As long as you like it, what else can I say?" said cousin helplessly

I smiled happily, surveying my surroundings. The furniture was complete, and the room was spotless, clearly indicating that it was regularly cleaned. I couldn't help but nod again and say: "Cousin, what is referred to as an extremely yin place actually means a good burial site. Burying ancestors here can bring blessings to future generations. In my view, this villa is not really meant for people to live in, but rather resembles an inn established for wandering spirits passing by."

Upon hearing his cousin's words, Wude readily handed over the keys to his cousin, chuckled, and turned to jog over to his car

Dongmen City is over 600 kilometers away from Xiangyuan County. My cousin and I walked slowly along the way, stopping frequently, and rested for a night on the road. The next morning, we finally arrived at the villa in the western suburbs of Dongmen City

I approached with curiosity and teased, "Cousin, what good news do you have? Are you getting married? Which family does the girl belong to? Why didn't you let me vet her first?"

I chuckled softly: "Cousin, you can't blame him for this. Once you accompany me into the house, you will understand."

Hehe! Cousin chuckled slyly; "Nige, you are indeed the wise one! However, that villa does exist. I am just helping you with your work, and taking the opportunity to escape at the same time"

Cousin looked even more confused by my reaction: "Nige, are you okay! Why have you been acting strange since you saw this house? And why has this place turned into a land of extreme darkness again?"

Cousin seemed to have eaten honey, his eyes were smiling with a curve. With the consent of the second uncle, this cousin immediately, unable to contain his excitement, pulled me to quickly tidy up a bit, and drove his Buick compact car straight to the East Gate Market

As he spoke, my cousin handed his phone in front of me

No wonder the boss wants to take advantage of me! Damn it, relying on the cemetery, isn't it just uncomfortable for oneself! My cousin felt a chill run down his spine for a moment as he looked at the cemetery

Throughout the journey, my cousin was shouting pop songs at the top of his lungs. I couldn't help but feel a sense of mourning for him. Just how large must the psychological shadow of this blind date be! It forced a grown man to howl for an entire day

Calculating the gains of these days, the county chief has fifty thousand in his account, and together with Mao Xueying, the total amounts to two hundred fifty thousand. Xiangyuan County is located in a remote area and does not have many places to spend money.

I nodded in agreement and said, "It is good news"

If you do not properly find me a daughter-in-law, then let Dongmen Market dream on

Very good, is cousin planning to buy it? This villa is estimated to cost at least several million, right?

The matter has been decided. My cousin made a phone call, and soon the real estate agent arrived.

What a good place! Are you feeling unwell, Nige?" Cousin exclaimed in surprise as he reached out to touch my forehead

This is a middle-aged man with a refined demeanor and glasses. He stopped his car at a distance, hesitatingly gazing in our direction. Upon noticing that we were also looking at him, he reluctantly walked over.