Chapter 0002: Terrifying Somnambulism

Young man, your forehead is dark, your eyes lack spirit, and within three days, you are bound to encounter a calamity involving blood

I threw the phone back into the drawer, yawned, and went back to my room to sleep

In order to make money, one truly spares no effort

The idea is good, but unfortunately the means are despicable and off-putting, and the software stability is still lacking, resulting in a negative review

Buzz buzz buzz

This move is indeed quite intimidating, and the software interface is designed to be very eerie, which could genuinely frighten those with a timid disposition

I smiled contemptuously and pressed the 'No' button

Cold sweat trickled down my forehead, and my mind buzzed with noise, leaving me momentarily paralyzed with fear and unable to think

Having had his fill, Wang the Cripple contentedly picked his teeth and placed a yellow talisman, folded into a triangular shape, on the folding table of the breakfast stall

The fear from last night was instead diluted by Wang the Cripple's interference

Capture attention and attract traffic

How does this live streaming software know about the Eight Immortals Steamed Bun Shop

Young man, just now I observed your facial features, your complexion is dark and clouded, indicating that misfortune is surrounding you. This is indeed a very ominous sign!" Wang the Lame leaned on his broken crutch, wearing a profound expression.

"Young man, remember, you must wear it close to your body within three days!" Wang the Lame earnestly instructed, leaving with a limp while leaning on his cane

I clicked several times, but the software still does not open

At this moment, I am sleeping on the streets of the urban village

A feeling of unease crept over me as I caught sight of what appeared to be a dilapidated old house beside me, causing my body to stiffen instantly as I instinctively looked up

What the hell, when did this software upload my photos!

Sleepwalking

I opened my eyes in a daze and was instantly stunned

A flickering red light leaked out from the gap of the drawer at the counter

I do not know why, but on this night I feel very cold. Even in the hot summer, I need to cover myself with a thick quilt just to barely fall asleep

I have no money

Upon waking up in the morning, I felt soreness in my lower back and shoulders, and my head was still in a daze

At that moment, a sudden sound erupted behind me, startling me.

The menacing blood-red characters vanished, the phone returned to calm, and only that icon resembling a memorial photo frame remained on the screen

Isn't this my photo?

What the hell is going on here

It was as if he hadn't eaten for three days; he devoured three baskets of dumplings in one go, his mouth glistening with grease

Falling asleep on the street in the dead of night is already terrifying enough, and to make matters worse, it happened right in front of the Eight Immortals Steamed Bun Shop. What if there really are dirty things or a psychopathic killer inside...

I said disdainfully: "Old Wang, you really know how to do business; you think you can trade a broken talisman for three baskets of dumplings!"

Using clichéd phrases to deceive customers? For him, I have only one word.

Sleepwalking

This person's appearance is quite familiar

Through the positioning system, as long as the mobile phone is near a certain ghost story location, it will pop up a corresponding live broadcast window like adware

I suddenly came to my senses and ran away desperately as if fleeing

Moreover, my whole body is sore, and my clothes are covered in dust, indicating that I have been sleeping on the ground for quite some time

I rushed through the urban village, ran back to my shop, and dove in as soon as I pulled up the rolling shutter door

A chill ran up my spine as I recalled the woman's strange behavior during the day, leaving me in a state of uncertainty

I slept outside the Eight Immortals Steamed Bun Shop for a night

I wrapped the yellow talisman in tissue paper and placed it in my pocket

Although it is perilous, there is still a way to resolve it. Considering our acquaintance, I will certainly not stand idly by...

I have never had this problem!

I have no recollection of how I ended up outside; my last memory from last night is lying in bed covered with a quilt and falling asleep

At this moment, the sky was just beginning to brighten, yet the narrow and messy street was completely deserted, creating an inexplicable sense of eeriness.

A meal will suffice

When did the bed become so hard

The scarlet light flickered incessantly, and as I gazed at the grotesque blood-red characters on the screen, I was stunned for a full ten seconds.

However, keeping it is also acceptable; later, it can be sold to customers, and it can still earn some profit.

Seeing his sneaky appearance today, he is most likely in trouble again and has secretly come to me to seek refuge

I have never had this problem

Unable to withstand his persistent entreaties, I ended up treating him to breakfast once again

Late at night, I still felt no drowsiness, worried that if I fell asleep, I would end up on the street like last night. Just as I was tossing and turning, the sound of my phone vibrating rang out again

I must have been sleepwalking last night

A wave of fear surged within me, and I dared not think any further

Young man, do not desecrate the talisman! Do you know the origin of this symbol?

Brother Wu En

Put the phone back in the drawer, sat idly in the shop all day long, and did not wait for a single customer to come in, as the sky gradually darkened

I frowned and clicked the icon, but the software still wouldn't open, just like during the day

As the line of sight rises, a rusty sign hangs precariously above the gate, bearing several faded large characters.

This is even less likely, as I have been staying in the shop these past few days and have not encountered anything unusual. The only customer was that mentally unstable woman from yesterday

He is about the same age as my father, so he can be considered a senior, but he is not doing as well as I am. At least I have a storefront, while he is homeless and can only set up a stall. He is either chased away by the urban management or beaten by customers

After some thought, I believe that this rogue software must have secretly taken my photo while I was looking at my phone, and then placed it on the icon

The abrupt sound of vibrations is particularly jarring in the quiet shop

Wang the Lame shamelessly revealed a smile

Because his fortune-telling has never been accurate, whenever he says there is something, there is definitely nothing

Wait a moment... I took a careful look and was immediately startled

I comfort myself in this way, yet there remains a sense of unease within me. I opened the drawer and took out the black phone to take a look.

My heart was pounding incessantly, and trembling, I lit a cigarette. I took two deep puffs, yet I still felt cold all over

It is said that behind this type of live streaming software, there is a behind-the-scenes team that employs various methods to market and create momentum, thereby enhancing the software's appeal

Reminder: 2 chances remaining

I rolled my eyes

It's that phone again

Creaking sound

Eight Immortals Steamed Bun Shop

Wang the Lame spoke boastfully; if it weren't for the vegetable leaves stuck in his teeth, it would have sounded quite convincing.

However, there is an additional black-and-white portrait of a person in the frame, which truly resembles a memorial photo

"The lame man, startled and jumpy, are you trying to scare me to death!" Without even looking, I already know that the person is a fellow from this urban village, Wang the Lame.

Shameless

The yellow talisman is covered in grease, and it is unclear who has desecrated the spiritual symbol

The cold tentacles, the black and white avatar on the live streaming software, are expressionlessly staring at me

However, I quickly calmed down again

My heart contracted sharply, and I inhaled a breath of cold air

It's not that simple; trying to bluff him is not easy at all

I jolted awake and looked around.

Last night I was clearly sleeping in the shop, how could I be on the street now

I sprang up with a start

Because he has never calculated it accurately

Could it be that one has encountered something sinister

What comes into view is not the familiar old ceiling of the bedroom, but rather the gray sky fragmented into pieces by tangled wires

What on earth is going on

Since this software is called "Strange Tales Live Room," it is undoubtedly focused on peculiar and eerie live broadcasts. The behind-the-scenes team must have recorded all the strange tales from this city.

Suddenly, the dilapidated door of the inn opened a crack, and a thin, dark hand grasped the door panel, about to push it open

I, Old Wang, am a person of my word; this talisman can assist you in dispelling misfortunes and overcoming difficulties

Lost in thought, I did not notice when another person appeared in the shop

Is it possible that ... ...

This is called a Spirit Suppression Talisman, created by a master who has attained enlightenment, drawing upon the spiritual power of heaven and earth. It has the ability to suppress all malevolent spirits in the world. Such items are rare, and I obtained it by chance, cherishing it for many years without using it.