Chapter 009: The Ghostly Matters Remain Unresolved

I actually wanted to accept this sum of money, but Wang Junhui suddenly stood up and pushed Bai Jing's money back, saying: "Neither I nor they can accept this money. Please take it back. It's getting late; you should hurry back. If you delay any longer, I fear you won't be able to fulfill your family's elder's wishes tonight."

After several nights of turmoil, Bai Jing finally decided to dispose of the writing desk, and at that moment, she happened to encounter Ning Haoyu, the unfortunate soul collecting furniture, thus the writing desk ended up in his possession

I made a sound of "hm"

These two middle-aged couples appear to be around twenty-eight years old, slightly younger than Wang Junhui. The man has an average appearance, but his sibling palace is quite good, indicating that he gets along well with his siblings. The woman has a relatively good appearance, with delicate features, and her official fortune palace is bright and free of blemishes, suggesting that she may hold a public office.

After a moment of silence, the results exchanged a glance with Bai Jing, who then stepped forward and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the trouble caused by my father-in-law's matter. Here is some money, not as a token of respect, but to express my gratitude for not allowing Daoist Wang to harm my father-in-law with his rituals."

Wang Junhui led Chengguo and Bai Jing into the small shop, first closing the door, then lighting the candles. I heard Wang Junhui chant a spell in a low voice for a while before saying: "I have opened your eyes; you will be able to communicate with your father shortly. Remember to quickly ask him what he wants, and do not hesitate to say too much that should not be said, as it will increase his new obsessions, making it harder to send him away. If it truly becomes that way, your father will stay in the human realm for too long, and he will be unable to reincarnate, bringing a lifetime of misfortune to your family."

Ning Haoyu and I pressed our ears against the door, straining to hear what was happening inside

Before the results were fully discussed, Wang Junhui suddenly stood up and interrupted, saying: "What you experienced was not a dream of your father, but rather your father possessing you. If your father has possessed you, it indicates that his unfulfilled wishes are related to you. If it weren't for your wife disposing of that writing desk, you might have suffered from a serious illness, or even lost your life."

When we reached the entrance of the store, Wang Junhui asked me to open the door but did not allow Ning Haoyu and me to go in. He said that this matter was a family issue and it would not be appropriate for us to enter. It was better for us to wait outside.

Since Wang Junhui asked me about my parents, it indicates that he cannot possibly know the cause of their death, and my desire to obtain information from him has naturally been dashed.

Cheng Guo and Bai Jing also responded with a sound, then hurriedly left. Before departing, they turned to me and said that they would come to express their gratitude another day

Bai Jing briefly summarized these matters in a few sentences, and the outcome still seemed somewhat strange to Bai Jing: "What do you understand? At that time, I could at least often dream of my father..."

Saying this, Bai Jing took out a stack of money from her backpack, which appeared to be several thousand yuan.

However, I was not aware that a greater calamity was approaching me

Ning Haoyu also nudged me from the side, roughly asking when I had gotten involved with Wang Junhui.

The room next door is my grandfather's.

Seeing my confusion, Wang Junhui said that he sought my assistance to help him clarify some cases, as my ability in "Xiangbu" could save him a lot of detours and significantly improve his case handling efficiency

Cheng Guo and Bai Jing cried for a while, and then Wang Junhui began to chant incantations with a "buzzing" sound. After a while, the room fell silent.

I was just about to ask Wang Junhui a question when he suddenly spoke up, saying: "From your expression, I can tell I guessed correctly. I heard my master mention Senior Li's matters early on, and I also know that he has been living in seclusion in the county town, but I have never had the opportunity to pay my respects."

After listening to my account, he shook his head and said: "You are the grandson of Senior Li, a descendant of our benefactor's lineage. You possess considerable skills, and it would be a waste to run a small fortune-telling shop here. How about this: come work with me, assist me in taking on cases. Rest assured, I will not treat you poorly; you will definitely earn more than managing a small shop."

Before long, Chengguo began to cry, followed by Bai Jing. After crying for a while, Chengguo said: "Father, you can rest assured, I will definitely do as you instructed. You can go in peace, and I will burn paper money for you during every festival. If you need anything, just let me know in a dream..."

Wang Junhui sighed and said: "He certainly did not intend to harm you; he merely wished to fulfill some desires through you. It was in an unintentional manner that he caused you harm. Many spirits tend to start harming people from their own family members, and that is often due to their inadvertent actions, leading to tragedy.

The result showed disbelief as he said: "How could this be? My relationship with my father is the best; he would never harm me"

I am quite curious about the matter of exorcism, so I asked Wang Junhui, "Is it alright if I just watch without speaking?" He straightforwardly replied with two words: "No!"

After the introduction, the outcome asked me what exactly happened here and whether his father was really here. I recounted the situation here from beginning to end, and I believe that Ning Haoyu must have briefly mentioned these matters to him.

Ah, this Wang Junhui is introducing business to me. As he said, he will take care of the juniors of his school and the benefactors of the library, which includes me

After those two left, I couldn't help but ask Wang Junhui what the old ghost's wish really was. Wang Junhui sighed and said, "It is nothing more than two kinds: material and emotional. Don't worry, when that couple comes back another day, you will definitely know. I'm tired today, so let's go to bed early. I will sleep in the next room."

The results fell silent, and Bai Jing beside him linked her arm with his as a gesture of comfort

I forced a smile and said to him, "It's nothing."

Wang Junhui said: "He has already left, it seems he is quite at ease with you. After you return, follow his instructions, and as a result, there will be no more strange occurrences in your home. If you have any further questions, you can ask that Li Chuyi outside the door; he is a master of 'Xiangbu' (divination)."

Wang Junhui still has some difficulty in comforting others

I was stunned for a moment before telling Wang Junhui: "When I was seven years old, they committed suicide, and I was left to rely on my grandfather."

I invited the three of them to my room again, and after serving them tea, I said to Cheng Guo and Bai Jing: "My condolences"

This Wang Junhui understands my grandfather so well; could it be that he knows about my grandfather's past? As for my parents' matters, would he know about those as well

Ah! Have I stumbled upon a bargain?

Saying this, Cheng Guo turned to Bai Jing, who looked guilty and tugged at Cheng Guo's arm, saying: "Wasn't I doing it for you back then? The desk was always emitting strange phenomena, and you were constantly talking nonsense. Wasn't I just worried that something would happen to you?"

I shot him a sidelong glance, remaining silent

The father of the achievement has just been sent off. If Wang Junhui were to leave just like that, I would not feel at ease. It would be best if he could stay here for a day.

Chengguo and Bai Jing both uttered a sound of "mm" at the same time

Listening to me, Chenggong said with a sorrowful expression: "If I had known it would turn out this way, I should not have listened to you and sold that table..."

Wang Junhui alternately claimed that my grandfather was an extraordinary person, and then revealed my grandfather's true name and past nicknames, which startled me.

Therefore, I quickly nodded in agreement

It was only when my grandfather passed away that he entrusted me with the family business, which consists of this property and the small shop. I have already taken the initiative to close the small shop, but I cannot abandon this property. However, Wang Junhui insists that I would definitely earn more with him than here, which has left me feeling somewhat hesitant.

Following Wang Junhui, what am I supposed to do, go and tell fortunes for ghosts

After they came out, I saw that Chengguo and Bai Jing's eyes were already red from crying, and Wang Junhui had a look of regret on his face. However, neither Ning Haoyu nor I heard a single word that the ghost said to Chengguo and Bai Jing.

Please let these two people enter the room and introduce themselves. I know that the man is named Chengguo, who is indeed the younger son of the ghost in the room, and the woman is named Baijing, who is Chengguo's wife

Wang Junhui said: "The matter has been resolved, but it is too late today, so I will not return to the city. I will stay at your place for the night"

Upon hearing my words, Wang Junhui was momentarily taken aback, and then with a look of apology said: "I am sorry, I was not aware of these matters. Life is so fragile, please accept my condolences"

As Wang Junhui approached me and patted my shoulder, he said: "I never expected to meet the descendant of Senior Li in such a manner today. My master once mentioned that Senior Li has been gracious to our sect, and in the future, if we encounter Senior Li or his descendants, we must treat them with a heart of gratitude."

Regrettably, Ning Haoyu and I had no choice but to remain outside the small shop

Then Wang Junhui asked me about my plans for life in the future, and I told him about my intention to open a fortune-telling shop

I was somewhat surprised to see Wang Junhui, and he continued, "It is a pity that Senior Li has passed away; otherwise, I would have had the opportunity to behold his esteemed presence."

Moreover, the results of each writing and drawing are a complete mess, entirely consisting of random scribbles

Wang Junhui did not urge me either, but instead sat back in his seat, took a sip of tea, and said: "Of course, in the end, this matter is still up to you to decide. Take some time to think it over, note down my phone number, and whenever you encounter difficulties, feel free to come to me."

Wang Junhui, Chengguo, and Bai Jing fumbled for a while in my small shop before finally opening the door to come out, and Ning Haoyu and I quickly stepped back a few paces from the entrance

It was only after Bai Jing mentioned it that we realized the ghost had actually been infatuated with Cheng Guo for a period of time. According to Bai Jing, when the writing desk was in their home, every night as soon as the desk made a sound, Cheng Guo would rush to the front of the desk, with the lights off and eyes closed, engaging in literary pursuits there.

Moments later, Cheng Guo asked Wang Junhui: "Daoist Wang, my father..."

Wang Junhui did not ask them anything further, but led them to my small shop, with Ning Haoyu and me closely following behind

This matter is temporarily considered concluded, yet I feel a deep regret in my heart for not having witnessed the entire exorcism process conducted by Wang Junhui.

Wang Junhui also sensed my thoughts and, when he went out next door, he said to me: "Rest assured, you will have the opportunity to see the entire process of me exorcising ghosts. I'm going to sleep now"

I don't think Wang Junhui is a bad person, so I was about to tell him that my grandfather is not dead. However, before I could speak, he suddenly asked me: "Are you the only one at home now? Where are your parents?"

After chatting with Wang Junhui for about an hour, Ning Haoyu finally brought in a middle-aged couple. As soon as he entered, Ning Haoyu shouted my name loudly: "Chuyi, I have brought the people."