Chapter 4, Occupying the Tomb

After standing for a while, I seemed to hear a knocking sound, somewhat resembling a door knock, yet also akin to the sound of stomping. In any case, it sent chills down my spine. It appears that high profits truly come with high risks, and even life-threatening ones. I kept scolding myself in my mind, promising that after this time, I would never engage in this line of work again. Just as I was thinking this, the knocking sound unexpectedly vanished.

It was almost dark when we arrived outside the villa, having taken the familiar route. The surrounding villas were still inhabited, but the lights were dim. Moreover, the considerable distance between each house made this villa appear even more eerie. Had I known it would be like this, I would never have bought this house, as it is far more troublesome than the previous one.

I held my breath and listened carefully, but there was not a sound. I wanted to call out Qin Yiheng's name, yet I feared breaking some kind of rule, so I could only endure and wait.

However, after this incident, Qin Yiheng firmly believes that both of our lives are quite resilient, resilient to the extent that not making money would be a waste of resources

I was sweating profusely, feeling extremely nervous. However, to be honest, I am very curious about what I will see, yet I am also afraid of what I might encounter; this feeling is quite conflicting

That tomb was prepared by the wealthy landowner for himself; the painter's death inside is certainly related to the wealthy landowner, which is referred to as occupying a grave.

I ran out with my head down, just like I heard the starting gun, forgetting that my legs should be weak. I am quite impressed with my ability to maintain a keen sense of direction in such a perilous situation

He pointed at his own face and said, "Look at our current state, do we not resemble paper figures that are meant to be buried but have not yet been burned? Rest assured, as long as you don't move around." It was then that I understood why he wanted me to draw him to look like a ghost. I do recall having heard related rumors. It is said that New Year's Eve is actually a very special day of the year, during the intersection of two years, there is a moment when yin and yang do not connect, and the glutinous rice cooked at that time is something that is neither yin nor yang. To be specific, I do not fully understand, but given the current situation, this glutinous rice can block my "human scent." However, I was not in the mood to ponder aimlessly; I stood there, completely focused and motionless, my eyes fixed on the front door, calculating the route I would take when I buried my head and ran, otherwise I might very well bump into something.

Qin Yiheng shook his head and said: "He doesn't know what it is either, but that red card was smeared with saliva, which carries a bit of human warmth. To put it bluntly, it was just a diversion to protect the main asset. Then, he continued to tell me that the birth date and time were buried in the villa, which is equivalent to changing the identity of the deceased, meaning it is like canceling their household registration. Therefore, that thing is very angry. However, as a result, the person written on that paper is likely to face a calamity, at the very least, they will suffer a shortening of their lifespan." Then, he continued to tell me that the birth date and time were buried in the villa, which is equivalent to changing the identity of the deceased, meaning it is like canceling their household registration. Therefore, that thing is very angry. However, as a result, the person written on that paper is likely to face a calamity, at the very least, they will suffer a shortening of their lifespan.

Qin Yiheng glanced at the card I took out, selected one of the red ones that looked more authentic, and said that whenever he felt something pulling at him, he would throw this card in the direction of the force pulling him. After saying this, he spat on the card and handed it to me.

Before I could even ask him about the current situation, he asked me what red items I had on me and urged me to take them out quickly. I thought for a long time and realized that the only red items I had were a few cards in my wallet. The more anxious I became, the less my hands obeyed me. By the time I nervously pulled out the cards, I had already wasted quite a bit of time. At that moment, the sound of firecrackers had stopped, and the nearby villas had also become lively, with quite a few people opening their windows to watch the commotion.

What he said was like an imperial edict, but I felt very scared inside. I asked him, "Am I safe standing here like this?"

To be honest, his method is quite harmful, but it is also a method of last resort. People are like this; neither of us is here to save the world, we are just looking out for our own interests. However, when I asked Qin Yiheng specifically who he was referring to, he refused to tell me, repeatedly stating that there was nothing between us now and that this matter was settled. But after such a commotion, I wonder how the wealthy landowner will react. Unexpectedly, the next day, the wealthy landowner took the initiative to contact me again, saying he would raise the price to 300,000 yuan. After discussing with Qin Yiheng, we quickly agreed. It was only later that he told me that seeing the wealthy landowner so anxious, he seemed to have guessed what was really going on.

He comforted me by saying, "Such an impressive house, I fear that I may only encounter something like this once in my lifetime, for the master surely knows what he is doing." After hearing this, I felt reassured, and after only a few days of rest, I was eager to move again. Aside from Qin Yiheng's methods being rather unpleasant, upon reflection, it wasn't so difficult to endure after all

Although we made nearly 200,000 yuan from this villa shortly after taking it over, it was also my first time encountering such supernatural phenomena up close and personally feeling the presence of the other party. When we returned, we felt no joy from making a significant profit; instead, we were downcast as if we had suffered a defeat.

I heard him speaking in a mysterious manner, almost as if he were involved in tomb raiding. In fact, I dared not continue any further, so I asked him what it was that he had just pulled me with.

With their heads down, they rushed out and quickly burst through the main door. Within a few seconds, Qin Yiheng also ran out, hurriedly pulling a string of firecrackers from his bag and lighting them with a lighter before tossing them through the door. Instantly, the sound of firecrackers erupted, creating quite a commotion

Qin Yiheng led the way as he pushed the door open, and I followed behind him. I stopped when he stopped, and I walked when he walked

Qin Yiheng arranged everything for me and then turned to go elsewhere. Neither of us brought any lighting equipment; only a little light could be seen at the entrance, while the rest of the area was pitch black. I looked around, and he had already entered the darkness, making him impossible to find.

To have someone with the same birth chart as oneself die in one's place must certainly involve the arrangement of a certain master. This is to appropriate the lifespan of that painter. As for the deceased female model, it is likely the same. It is precisely because the intention is to appropriate the lifespan, rather than to enjoy the afterlife, that the coffin must be above ground.

After about a minute, the sound of knocking and banging suddenly intensified. I heard Qin Yiheng's shout, urging me to run outside the door

At that moment, I couldn't tell if it was a psychological effect, but I truly felt something pulling at my hand. This was not an illusion, but a tangible sensation. I felt this force trying to drag me into the villa, yet in my panic, I completely forgot that I was holding a card, instinctively just pulling at my neck and shouting for Qin Yiheng to save me

Holding the card in my hand evokes a mix of emotions, how can his methods be so disgusting? However, after the previous few times, I have more or less gotten used to it, and can only grip the card tightly

He heard me shout, then scolded me, telling me to throw the card. It was only then that I came to my senses and threw the card in the direction he was pulling me. To my surprise, that force vanished in an instant. I stood there in a daze, pondering for a long time, yet I could not figure out whether what had just happened was real or not

I asked him what he was doing in there just now. Qin Yiheng shrugged and said he had found someone else's birth date written on a piece of paper, and he had pried open the floor in a certain direction to bury it. What left me utterly astonished was that he said the character was supposed to be written with a woman's menstrual blood, but in his haste, he couldn't find any, so he used a female dog's menstrual blood instead. Therefore, it seems that both of us are quite lucky to have come out today, and it looks like we can make a living from this in the future.

I remain noncommittal, as the temptation of money is indeed very great for me; however, I am equally apprehensive, fearing that I may encounter such misfortunes again in the future

After circling a few times, Qin Yiheng stood in a corner of the villa and told me this is the spot. He instructed me to stand here and not to move when there is any commotion. When he says it is safe to run, I should then run out with all my might. However, I must remember not to look up while running; I can only look at the ground.

This time, let us enter; it is highly likely that they intend to take our lives, burying us alongside the artists and models who previously perished within. The reason for this may be that the resentment of the recent artist and the female model has begun to become uncontainable. Qin Yiheng speculated that whenever this wealthy local discovers that the resentment within the house is overwhelming, he would deceive people into entering for burial. As for us, we might already be the latest victims. Now, after our destruction, this meticulously arranged villa is likely ruined. Qin Yiheng estimated that whenever this wealthy local finds the resentment in the house unmanageable, he would trick people into entering for burial. As for us, we might already be the latest victims. Now, after our destruction, this meticulously arranged villa is likely ruined. If nothing unexpected occurs, the lifespan of this wealthy local is now likely the same as that of the person whose birth date and time have been recorded.

Qin Yiheng let out a sigh of relief when he saw that I was fine, and told me: "Today we are fortunate; everyone around us is peeking out of the windows to watch the commotion, and the yang energy is quite strong. Otherwise, I truly do not know what my fate would have been." After that, he pulled me back to a well-lit area, and we both squatted down on the ground, panting heavily.