Chapter 0003: Warm Fragrant Soft Jade

In the morning, it is generally the time when Qin Kun sleeps. As an embalmer, he works from 4 PM to midnight. Ever since he entered this profession, Qin Kun has not sought a girlfriend. The director of the funeral home and relatives have introduced him to several potential partners, but upon hearing about Qin Kun's occupation, no one dares to engage with him.

"You insignificant little ghost, do you still dare to act recklessly in the mortal realm!" Niu Meng, not in a good mood, slapped Hao Hao, leaving him dazed and confused. Niu Meng, with an overwhelming presence, had a natural restraint against little ghosts. Hao Hao did not dare to resist and allowed Niu Meng to give him a thorough lesson.

Qin Kun shrugged noncommittally

The little boy, still a newly transformed imp, was in pain all over from the piercing light, with smoke rising from his face as he screamed in agony.

"Haohao!" Grandma Zhang saw the pained expression on her grandson's face and let out a cry. The bulb of the flashlight shattered. She opened her mouth wide and glared at Qin Kun with resentment, "Xiao Qin, it's one thing to not feed him, but you are also bullying my grandson?"

Qin Kun laughed heartily: "Kill me? Maybe in the next life."

Qin Kun said with a mischievous smile: "Just eat it."

Fortunately, Qin Kun is somewhat handsome. On one occasion, while returning home, he encountered Sister Liu from the neighborhood, who was drunk. After some back and forth, their relationship developed into that of partners

... ...

This urn is too picky, it actually refuses to accept such a weak little ghost. Niu Meng, take this troublesome child away quickly

Old lady, you really are... completely unaware of the situation

Sister Liu, named Liu Tian, is 30 years old, well-maintained, and appears no different from a recent graduate. It is said that she has been married three times, with all her husbands having passed away. There is a certain aura of misfortune about her, as most men who have interacted with her have experienced bad luck, which is why no one dares to approach her

Moreover, Qin Kun is one of the individuals who has been spat on by that mischievous child. Seeing that they have passed away, he is unwilling to dwell on such matters.

Qin Kun felt somewhat pleased; having a strong destiny according to the eight characters seems to have its advantages. To encounter such an exceptional woman is indeed a rare occurrence, what more could one ask for

Ding, the level of the little ghost is too low, containment failed

Are you awake? I will go prepare a meal for you

Qin Kun was somewhat irritated: "Old Lady Zhang, we all live in the same community. Why did you have to come to me of all people? Have I offended you? Fortunately, I have seen a bit of the world; otherwise, if it were someone else, you might have scared them to death. Who would take responsibility for that?"

Task rewards: Level +1, Merit +300, 1 incomplete copy of "Flying Thunder Spell" (Collecting 3 incomplete copies will yield a complete version of "Flying Thunder Spell")

At 3 PM, Qin Kun finally woke up and got out of bed, with a sweet-faced woman sleeping beside him

Purple Task

The living room lights went out, and the old lady could not see Niu Meng, but she could see Qin Kun's face twitching

Qin Kun looked up, and by the faint glow of the computer screen, he could see that standing at the door was the elderly Mrs. Zhang from upstairs. She had taken her little grandson to the park to play, and they both fell into the lake and drowned. This incident occurred last month, and it took a week to recover the bodies. When they were retrieved, they were swollen all over, with half of the face already decayed, and one of the grandson's eyeballs had been taken away by a fish.

Qin Kun held his forehead, his heart bleeding, two blue tasks and one purple task! What a scam!

The elderly lady's eyes were curved, and she seemed somewhat surprised: "Xiao Qin? Can you see me?"

Qin Kun chuckled and said, "Grandma Zhang, your grandson is hungry, take him home to eat. You should have offerings at home, right?"

"Hurry up and leave, there is nothing for you to eat here." Qin Kun did not wish to continue the conversation, and impatiently waved his hand. Old Lady Zhang was gossipy and lacked manners, often speaking ill of others behind their backs, making her unpopular among the residents of the community. Her grandson was spoiled by her, displaying extreme arrogance, snatching toys from other children, scratching the doors of others' cars, and when caught doing mischief, he would spit and throw tantrums.

As for the purple task, releasing the water monk, the task level surprisingly increases by 4, and the merit decreases by 100, which clearly indicates that it is not a good task

Grandma Zhang's arms were enveloped in black smoke, rapidly withering away, transforming into something resembling chicken claws. Her pupils vanished, leaving only the whites of her eyes in the eye sockets, and she lunged towards Qin Kun with her mouth agape

The higher the level of the task, the simpler the description becomes, which is also the most frustrating aspect of the Ghostly Tasks. No one knows how many deadly follow-up scenarios are hidden behind a simple description. In the past, when Qin Kun had not yet grasped the patterns, he once undertook a blue task, precisely this blue task 1.

Task rewards: Level +1, Merit +100, 1 mysterious item, and access to main quest 2

"Mr. Qu, have you eaten?"

The sharp voice of Grandma Zhang echoed through the house, and when the little boy saw his grandmother, he was so frightened that he hurriedly ran towards the door, only to be caught tightly by an iron chain that passed through his chest

This time, Qin Kun would not dare to provoke her any further.

The elderly lady waved her hand and said, "My son and daughter-in-law are traumatized; I fear I might scare them."

Qin Kun felt a pang of sympathy as he witnessed a lingering little ghost being struck squarely in the face by a hoof of Niu Meng, a truly tragic sight. Granny Zhang let out a scream, her cheek caving in with a hoof print, her entire body seeming to be crushed, and then it burst open with a pop, her soul scattering in disarray

Grandma Zhang bared her teeth, and a wave of foul odor wafted from her mouth: "Xiao Qin, we are neighbors, how can you speak so unkindly?"

Hehehe, my wife has caught the scent of the food being served. Haohai, this place must have something delicious!

The old lady stood at the door, dripping wet all over, while Qin Kun sat on the sofa, his expression frozen, with a slight twitch at the corner of his eye

Haohao! Run quickly!

Grandma Zhang? Are you still awake?" Qin Kun looked at the culprit, feeling a mix of emotions

Feeling gloomy all the way, around six in the afternoon, as the sun gradually set in the west, Qin Kun finally arrived at the funeral home in a leisurely manner

The majority of the ghostly tasks involve supernatural events occurring around him, in which he plays a role more akin to that of an exorcist

Liu Tian, after listening to Qin Kun's words, leaned closely against his chest, wearing a satisfied expression typical of a young woman

The long corridor of the old apartment building echoed with emptiness. At the entrance, a plump old lady, drenched and disheveled, led in a one-eyed little boy whose hair had turned white from soaking, as he peered in with curiosity.

Qin Kun thought to himself: So you are not afraid of scaring me

Qin Kun pointed to the refrigerator and said, "By the way, please also take this female corpse to the funeral home."

In front of Old Lady Zhang, a tall figure suddenly appeared, its semi-transparent body gradually solidifying, devoid of any ghostly aura, yet exuding an inherent authority. The figure had the head of a bull and the body of a man, with hooves for feet, its body entwined with iron chains, and a token hanging from its waist. Upon seeing her rush forward, the bull-headed figure retaliated with a kick.

Damn it! I just want to gain 30 experience points to level up quickly and unlock the ability to hire a mule! Damn it, if I had known earlier, I wouldn't have been so greedy; I should have just taken 3 white quests!

Qin Kun sat in the car, glancing at the three tasks in the taskbar. He snapped back to reality from his thoughts about matters between men and women, feeling a bit lightheaded.

Task 2, proceed to the northern suburbs of Yuetanshan, to search for clues regarding the murder case on November 13

The little boy gazed at Qin Kun, drooling, his mouth open to a terrifying extent: "Grandma, I am hungry, he smells so good, I want to eat him!"

The moment of intimacy came to an end, Liu Tian adjusted her dampened hair at the temples, lowering her gaze shyly and saying, "How annoying... Aren't you afraid that I might just kill you?"

Blue Task

"Get lost!" Qin Kun shouted with a dark expression.

I am not one to be swayed by human emotions. What do you, a mere ghost, know about human sentiments!

Niu Mengniu's eyes widened: "This... Kun Ge, aren't you going to use it tonight?"

Old Master Qu held the newspaper and ignored Qin Kun, instead exclaiming in anger: "Good riddance! Xiao Qin, such scum deserved to die long ago!"

Qin Kun greeted the gatekeeper, and several vehicles were parked inside the funeral home, indicating that there was quite a bit of work to be done in the evening

Haohao was so frightened that he screamed. Qin Kun flipped his palm, and a urn appeared in his hand. After a few prompts, the urn emitted a sound.

The woman had long eyelashes and fair skin. Remembering the night of warmth they shared, Qin Kun embraced her and began to kiss her. The woman was awakened, and a shy expression appeared on her face

Jokingly, Qin Kun has seen many demons and monsters around him, and his fate is exceptionally strong. The curator even said that his destiny is 'Black Dog Accompanies the Heavens', with a fate so strong that it is shocking. He would never believe that a woman could bring about his demise.

Proceed to the Linjiang Bridge, locate the Nail Soul Pile and pull it out, then release the Water Monk

Qin Kun looked bewildered: "Master Qu, how can you speak like that? What do you mean by saying that someone like Xiao Qin should have died long ago?"

After the old lady expressed her surprise, she gave a strange smile and pointed at her grandson, saying, "Haohao is hungry, please help me get him something to eat"

Qin Kun was taken aback, his face darkening. He grabbed the flashlight from the table and shone it over: "Old woman, for the sake of our neighborhood, I will tolerate your grandson this once, but do not overstep your bounds!"

After speaking, he embraced Liu Tian and kissed her

After having dinner at Liu Tian's home, Qin Kun returned home, took a shower, changed his clothes, and boarded the bus to the western suburbs

Task rewards: Level +4, Merit -100, 1 Ancient Boat of the Yellow Springs, and obtain Main Quest 2

Qin Kun sniffed the air, and the little boy licked his lips, with bloodstains on his face. A foul odor permeated the room, clearly indicating that the little boy had just consumed some corpse. Humans possess strong yang energy, so they should not dare to harm a person; it is likely that he had eaten a stray cat, a rat, or something similar.

Brother Kun, I will first send this little rascal back to the underworld

Task 1: There is a ghost hanging around the old site of the textile factory in Longhuai District. Please capture it.

The ghost that hanged itself in the textile factory of Longhuai District is shown to be of level 18! It is the corpse of a woman from the Qing Dynasty, about to transform into a vengeful spirit. The construction in the new area of the textile factory has disturbed her talisman, releasing her. This female ghost, upon encountering Niu Meng, instantly scattered him, and it took Niu Meng 3 days to regain his vitality. If it were not for the consideration of Niu Meng's identity as a yin official, she would have already killed him.