Chapter 1: The Story of Liu Shoucai

Liu Shoucai chattered endlessly, while watching the veins on Badou's hands gripping the steering wheel were about to burst.

Still following someone like Brother Liu, a recluse like me, living a carefree life, and the income isn't low, right? Why bother with that wicked woman's foul feet? Let me tell you, Xiao Jiu is quite good; she is gentle, kind, virtuous, dignified, and also adorably naive. Most importantly, she is beautiful, has a good figure, with ample breasts and a nice backside. Once she graduates, you should marry her right away. We've known each other for several years, and I've never heard of Xiao Jiu having a boyfriend, have I? Most importantly, she is beautiful, has a good figure, with ample breasts and a nice backside. Once she graduates, you should marry her right away. We've known each other for several years, and I've never heard of Xiao Jiu having a boyfriend, have I? She is just right for you! How about I help you set up a match and get things going...

Liu Shoucai rubbed his hands together, realizing that something might go wrong

It is unclear when the area of Dongshan and the ancestral grave under the pattern of the spirit beast gazing at the moon began to be haunted

However, Liu Shoucai's abilities are somewhat limited, and he does not easily take action. Therefore, Liu Shoucai considers himself a talent scout, having discovered the child Ba Dou, and from then on, his life has turned into a good habit of seeking out Ba Dou for both important and trivial matters

It is not that I am saying this, but I can truly see that you have a fondness for that troublesome woman, Niu Jiaojiao. Have you not noticed that apart from her penchant for reciting poetry when drinking, she talks as much as you do when you drink? A few days ago, I saw that while we were at the bar, Niu Jiaojiao was flirting with a young lady, and upon seeing you, she immediately dismissed the young lady. She came over to you like a little wife. You still won't admit it?

After retiring from m.hetushu.com, I found a remarkable individual and chose this place, which is said to ensure the well-being of descendants for generations. However, from that point on, there was no longer any aura of officialdom. This is also the reason why, despite knowing it is a good place, it has not been occupied by anyone. The ancestors of Wangyue Village served as officials for a lifetime, and they had long seen through the filth and gloom of the court. They left behind a family rule stating that descendants are not allowed to serve as officials, but should live honestly in this village.

First, every household has access to electricity, and then the outside world has truly entered here

Ba Dou gradually eased off the accelerator, slowly reducing the speed of the vehicle

On the road to Wangyue Village, only Liu Shoucai was driving an old, dilapidated 212 Jeep, with the rear emitting black smoke as it made its way toward the village. One of the headlights had already gone on strike, leaving only one headlight struggling to pierce through the pitch-black night enveloping the mountain road

Wangyue Village was a good place a long, long time ago. According to the principles of feng shui and geographical divination, it is described as the Azure Dragon on the left and the White Tiger on the right, with the Old Ox in the center as a treasure land

He curled his lips in disdain and ignored him. Such a person is not worth engaging with; they are too stingy! Too obsessed with money! Who can blame their unfortunate fate for having such a miserly friend? Yet, deep down, one cannot help but acknowledge that this person is truly loyal to friends. He is indeed a contradictory individual

"They know we have arrived! Go outside and take a look," Liu Shoucai said, raising his chin slightly towards Badou.

"It smells terrible," said Ba Dou

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, adorned by countless stars

The driver is Liu Shoucai's friend, Cai Gaobadu. It is important to note that his surname is Cai and his given name is Gaobadu. He has a distinctly angular appearance and wears a pair of counterfeit Ray-Ban sunglasses, driving intently along the uneven mountain road filled with dirt pits.

In the face of someone like Liu Shoucai, Badou feels utterly hopeless! Should I hit him? If I call Liu Shoucai "brother," I can't lay a hand on him. Should I scold him? It's pointless; before I can finish three sentences, Liu Shoucai can use three hundred words to stifle me. Ignoring him? He buzzes around like a fly, making noise by my ear, more incessant than Tang's nagging!

Liu Shoucai turned to look at Badou, who was sitting cross-legged in the passenger seat, leaning against the car door. A narrow smile appeared on his face: "They say a woman three years older is worth her weight in gold. Niu Jiaojiao seems to be three years older than you, right? Come on, tell your brother, what does that wicked woman see in you? Let me tell you, as soon as Niu Jiaojiao says she likes something about you, you must change it immediately! Do you understand? Although Niu Jiaojiao is wealthy, we must also have our pride, right? You have looks and skills, so you should be confident. Let me tell you again, as soon as Niu Jiaojiao says she likes something about you, you must change it immediately! Do you understand? Although Niu Jiaojiao is wealthy, we must also have our pride, right? You have looks and skills, so you should be confident.

Hmm. Eight Dou nodded, as he had long been accustomed to Liu Shoucai's commands. After all, he still had to deal with ordinary minor demons himself; only when encountering tougher opponents would it be Liu Shoucai's turn to step in. Fortunately, the two of them had been cooperating for quite some time. Eight Dou pushed open the car door and jumped down.

This isolated small village has undergone a tremendous transformation, and the hearts of the people have also changed

What a terrible place! It's strange how that girl, Xiao Jiu, managed to come to such a remote and impoverished area. How could she have the audacity to promise the villagers that she wouldn't charge them? Isn't this just taking advantage of them?

Upon hearing Liu Shou-cai's question, he replied: "There is still one hour."

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss...

It is indeed strange that this village has maintained harmony for hundreds, even thousands of years. Not to mention that incidents such as petty theft are rare; even during the Japanese occupation and the Anti-Japanese War, it was not affected here. Later, the founding of the nation and the Cultural Revolution also seemed to have little significant impact. In short, it has been utterly peaceful, truly a place blessed by good fortune.

Shut up! Ba Dou repeated once more, his voice rumbling out from his throat, filled with anger

The reason this village is called Wangyue is that it is a name passed down from our ancestors. The specifics are untraceable, but it is said that the ancestor held the position of a first-rank prime minister, which was indeed quite impressive

And all of this was discovered by the talent scout Liu Shoucai

Wangyue Village is a village of prominent families, and it has only begun to change in the last twenty years or so

Certainly, all of these are secondary! The primary reason that Wangyue Village began to attract outsiders and - illustrators - is due to the haunting.

Ba Dou rolled down the car window, swaying his head and sniffing incessantly with a hissing sound. It is unclear what he is smelling on this rural mountain path.

Later, it was said that our ancestors, in their revelry with wine, felt that the peaks on either side resembled spiritual beasts gazing at the moon. Thus, they decided to name this village "Wangyue". Of course, at that time, it was not yet a village. Eventually, "Wangyue" remained, though it is unclear whether it evolved from "Wangyue Mansion" or "Wangyue Farm" into "Wangyue Village". This Wangyue Village has been called by this name by the villagers for hundreds, even thousands of years.

"The ghostly odor is that of a vengeful spirit. The scent is not strong, lasting no more than thirty years," said Ba Dou

Ba Dou possesses a unique ability, which is to detect scents that ordinary people cannot perceive. This does not imply that his sense of smell is as acute as that of a dog, but rather that he has a heightened sensitivity to entities such as ghosts and spirits. Ba Dou's eyes can vaguely discern ghostly shadows, and his nose can detect the scent of ghosts. Most importantly, Ba Dou's blood is peculiar; when applied to his fists, it enables him to strike at ghosts that are otherwise elusive, inflicting significant damage.

Liu Shoucai said to himself: "Xiao Jiu, that girl, loves to travel everywhere. Ba Dou, what do you think? They are all rich girls. Why are Xiao Jiu and Jiao Jiao such different people? Xiao Jiu is kind and lovely, but how come that cow Jiao Jiao is so cunning, lazy, and gluttonous? I say, Ba Dou, you and that cow Jiao Jiao have been getting along well lately, right? I heard you two even went out for barbecue in the middle of the night?"

Shut up! Eight Dou gritted his teeth; if it weren't for the fact that this is related to life safety concerning the map and the book, one cannot be distracted while driving. Eight Dou... Eight Dou will block his ears.

"Badu, when will we arrive at Wangyue Village?" Liu Shoucai, bored, bit on a toothpick and asked while looking at the scenery outside, which he found utterly tiresome.

Liu Shoucai's talents, aside from his incessant chatter, lie in his ability to perform tricks. Of course, he also has a noble profession as a gardener to complement this. Liu Shoucai is not a fraudulent trickster; he is genuinely skilled in his craft

"Shut up. It's Niu Xiaoxiao, Sister Xiaoxiao." Badou felt that Liu Shoucai always gave people bad nicknames. Once this guy opened his mouth, you could forget about him being able to hold back. Badou just wanted to remind him, whether it was useful or not was another matter.

Liu Shoucai's eyelids twitched, and he squinted his eyes to look around. He asked, "Badu, what is going on?"

Should I ask Liu Shoucai to return the 212 yuan for the fuel? It seems I will have to pay for it myself. Thinking of this, my heart feels tight. Although I don't have to pay the taxi company the 200 yuan commission, the money for buying the car was given by Liu Shoucai. My profession is a taxi driver, albeit an unlicensed one. Of course, I also have a side job, but I won't mention it here, as Liu Shoucai would call it "shameful".

In summary, this small village, which had been peacefully hidden among the hills, suddenly became lively. One by one, the young people either wanted to leave or had already left, and the village gradually began to quiet down, with fewer and fewer people remaining

Is it the smell of a corpse or the smell of a ghost