I Am Not a Master - Chapter 60

“Hurry and eat, or it’ll get cold.”

Old Man Wang affectionately patted his grandson’s large head, while Xiao Wang was filled with concern. Ever since the grandfather and grandson had fallen into the water and narrowly escaped death, they had become particularly sensitive to matters of the supernatural. When they went to the hospital for treatment, his son had cried for a long time, saying he saw an uncle with only half a body crawling on the ground, crying and shouting things like “Die” and “Everyone should die,” which was terrifying.

At that time, Xiao Wang felt quite uneasy, but after a good night’s sleep, the fever subsided, and his son’s condition stabilized. The boy no longer saw the man crawling on the ground, and his health improved steadily without any issues. They didn’t think much of it afterward, chalking it up to the child’s illness causing him to see things.

Xiao Wang thought it was necessary to educate his son about science.

He crouched down next to his son and said, “Son, when you say these things, only Grandpa and I can hear them. Those uncles, aunts, grandmas, and sisters you mentioned can’t hear you. Do you understand? There are no ghosts in this world. Once you grow up and go to elementary or middle school, you’ll understand.”

Before Old Man Wang could say anything, the child blinked his round eyes and said, “Uncles, aunts, grandmas, and sisters heard it, Dad. You’re lying to me again.”

Xiao Wang was taken aback: “…Hmm? They heard it? How do you know they heard it? Are they here?”

The child extended his chubby little fist, pointing at the red candle flame, which stood quietly in the air, with wisps of smoke rising straight up into the sky, seemingly without any peculiarities. “They’re here. Uncles, aunts, grandmas, and sisters, are you still here?”

Suddenly, the flame on the red candle tilted to the right, and even the smoke from the incense followed suit, drifting to the right.

The child exclaimed excitedly, “Dad, look! Sister says they’re here!”

Xiao Wang: “…?!”

Xiao Wang said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, “That’s the wind blowing. It’s a natural phenomenon. Don’t be fooled.”

The child tilted his round head, his eyes full of doubt. Just then, the flame suddenly leaned to the left, and the smoke followed, drifting to the left. The child’s eyes lit up: “Dad was wrong. It’s definitely Sister!”

He knew it was Sister. Just as he spoke, the flame swayed left and right, as if playing with him. He had heard from Grandpa that wandering ghosts were usually miserable and couldn’t be seen by ordinary people. The reason they had seen them before was because they were almost killed by the Water Ghost. Now that his body was strong, he couldn’t see ghosts, but he had seen Sister once, though never again afterward.

Ghosts had some special abilities; they could float in the air, and the powerful ones could hold things. Grandma liked to hold a broom, and the Red-Dressed Ghost they had seen before could swing a whip with great skill!

So now he couldn’t see them, but they could see him and were playing with him.

Xiao Wang wanted to say more, but Old Man Wang tapped his forehead: “Stop talking nonsense. If you keep it up, you’ll have to go back. We won’t take you out to see ghosts anymore. Get going!”

Xiao Wang: “…” Oh, well, thank you very much.

In the end, he was mercilessly driven away by the grandfather and grandson, who found him a nuisance and told him to stay aside unless called. Feeling rejected, Xiao Wang reluctantly left.

However, he had barely taken a few steps when he was nearly knocked off balance by the biting wind that turned his nose red and sent his hair flying. He ruffled his hair, glanced back, and walked away, puzzled.

Gu Feiyin had just returned from City E with about twenty little ghosts. Due to the sheer amount of inheritance, flying or taking the high-speed train wasn’t an option, so they rented two small trucks to transport everything back, which cost quite a bit. Moving all the inheritance from the pit was no small expense, but leaving it there made her uneasy. She felt more secure having the money in her possession, so next time, she planned to rent a larger vehicle.

Worried about being discovered, she decided that next time she’d rent the vehicle, come at night, and have the ghosts carry the truck themselves, eliminating the need for a driver. This time, when the driver asked what the cargo was, she had to brush it off as some local specialties, nothing special. Fortunately, the driver didn’t press further, allowing her to breathe a sigh of relief.

They departed at night and arrived in the morning. The driver helped unload the goods downstairs and quickly left, stealing a few glances at the Long-haired Woman, who seemed increasingly suspicious to him.

Once the driver was gone and the area was deserted, she instructed the little ghosts to move everything upstairs. Luckily, no one was around; even the two families downstairs had gone to their son’s house for the New Year, and the residents of the nearby buildings had returned to their hometowns. The place was eerily quiet, devoid of any festive atmosphere. By carefully using the stairs, they avoided being noticed.

She had them neatly stack the items in the room, placing some in the living room and others in her bedroom. She even made sure to stash several bags of Paper Money under the bed for added security.

After a brief rest, she settled the payment for this trip: five thousand yuan for the day’s work plus one candle per ghost. With over twenty ghosts, the total came to around one hundred thousand yuan, plus the additional cost of candles, which amounted to several dozen yuan. All these expenses added up to quite a significant sum.

Oh, and she had to account for the Ghost Lady’s gift money, which was considered a public expense. Each ghost contributed ten or twenty thousand yuan, totaling over four hundred thousand yuan for the group.

Gu Feiyin felt a pang of heartache, but considering the substantial inheritance she had acquired, she managed to console herself. It wasn’t a big deal; she was a trillionaire now, and although six hundred thousand yuan was a lot, it was just a drop in the ocean for her-so she could accept it.

When the Middle-aged Female Ghost called the little ghosts to gather, they divided the travel expenses, each holding a candle and munching away.

Just then, a little ghost peeked in through the window, exclaiming with delight, “Oh, you’re back! What are you all doing here? Hurry up, the Wang Family’s grandfather and grandson have brought pig head meat! The aroma is so enticing I can’t move!”

Pig head meat? That’s a rare delicacy, as prized as candles in the human world. Only the lucky ones manage to snag some once a year! These lonely spirits, without anyone to offer them rituals, find it incredibly hard to get a taste. Unlike those ghosts with families who can return home for a reunion meal during the festivals.

Hurry, hurry, let’s go! Nothing is more important than pig head meat right now!

The little ghost added, “Not just pig head meat, there are whole chickens, ducks, and geese too, all stewed to perfection. If we go any later, they’ll be cold!”

What are we waiting for then? Let’s hurry!

Gu Feiyin was also intrigued by the pig head meat and stewed poultry. Climbing onto Neighbor Miss’s back, she said, “Let’s hurry and check it out!”

No need for her to say it-Old Lady had already flown off on her broom, and the Red-Dressed Ghost followed, though she was rather indifferent to pig head meat. A beauty like her wouldn’t usually fancy such food; it’s hardly noble or elegant like the celestial snow lotuses, diminishing her grace.

They chatted as they walked.

The Headless Ghost muttered, “How did that old man and the boy end up here? How long have they been around?”

“They’ve been here for a while. They came to thank all the uncles, aunts, grandmas, and sisters. That meat smells so divine, we’ve been craving meat for so long and just want a taste, but the landlord isn’t here, and without her, we can’t decide on our own. That’s why I came to check if you guys are back, so maybe we can discuss it together.”

“Landlord, do you think you could sell us just a bite?”

“Yes, yes, just a taste is all we want!”

“I haven’t eaten meat in a year!”

Buying meat to eat? Is that even possible?

Armless Ghost, Headless Ghost, and Red-Dressed Ghost were quite surprised. Neighbor Miss and Old Lady turned their heads, watching the little ghosts drool over the pig head meat…

All the way there, Gu Feiyin and her group arrived to find the ghosts eyeing the grandchildren eagerly, almost bursting with excitement, their eyes nearly bleeding with desire. Seeing Gu Feiyin, Red-Dressed Ghost, and Headless Ghost, they quickly gathered around, clamoring like a marketplace.

Just as the little ghost had said, they were all desperately craving meat!

It seemed feasible, charging a thousand per bite. With seventy to eighty ghosts, that would bring in seventy to eighty thousand. They could keep some for themselves and sell the rest. Wouldn’t that be better?

But this wasn’t just up to Gu Feiyin alone; she needed to consult with Red-Dressed Ghost and Headless Ghost.

Red-Dressed Ghost didn’t mind either way; after all, she was going home for the New Year’s feast where plenty of offerings awaited her. The Middle-aged Female Ghost felt the same, with her husband and son who wouldn’t forget her during the festivities. Neighbor Miss and Old Lady hadn’t smelled meat in a while, but staying with Gu Feiyin, they occasionally got a whiff when she had some, along with candles for snacks. But for Armless Ghost and Headless Ghost, the homeless spirits, it had been years since they last smelled meat.

Well, it could be arranged. Just divide it up however you want, whether to eat it yourself or sell it, it’s up to you.

Anyway, the pig at Gu Feiyin’s place wasn’t finished yet. If she wanted to eat, she could just go back and get some herself. By saving a bit, it could last for quite a while. Now, selling it for some money was just right, helping to cover the labor costs for the trip to City E.

The Red-Dressed Ghost just sniffed the aroma and didn’t take her share, letting the others have more. Truly a generous and kind-hearted ghost.

So, with the distribution settled, apart from the magnanimous Red-Dressed Ghost who wanted nothing, the Neighbor Miss, Old Lady, Armless Ghost, Headless Ghost, and Middle-aged Female Ghost all chose to eat a portion themselves and sell a portion. As for how much to sell? At least three, four, five, or six thousand? Selling chicken breast, chicken legs, and pig head meat by the piece until it was all gone.

This stirred up quite a commotion at the Riverside Villa, all for a bite of meat!

“Get out of the way, I was first in line, so I should buy first! Follow the rules, you know?”

“Don’t rush, don’t rush, everyone. Each ghost is limited to buying one portion, ensuring everyone gets some!”

“Only one portion? How much is that? Not even enough to fill the gap in my teeth.”

“Well, there’s not much meat, so everyone just make do and enjoy the taste.”

“…”

Old Man Wang had finished burning the paper money, clapped his hands with satisfaction, and tried to look around. Unfortunately, he couldn’t see anything, which left him a bit disappointed. It would have been nice to see their benefactors.

The child was happily playing with the candle flames, his chubby little face beaming with joy, seemingly unfazed by the eerie scene.

When the Long-haired Woman suddenly emerged from under the bridge, she gave Old Man Wang quite a fright. She stood at a distance, lips curled, her unfocused eyes staring at them, her whole ghostly presence cold and terrifying. Beside the Long-haired Woman, there seemed to be several shadows, though they were hard to make out.

The Long-haired Woman said, “Thank you, the meat was delicious, and it sold well. Everyone loved it.”

The Headless Ghost added, “It was really tasty, thank you.”

The Armless Ghost chuckled, “I even made a profit.”

In the past, they never had such good days. During festivals, they could only wander around, eating leftovers that other ghosts didn’t want. Otherwise, they’d hang around the cemetery, hoping to snatch a bit of food or money if they were lucky. If not, they’d just get beaten up. So now, not only did they have a place to stay, but they also collected rent, and occasionally enjoyed a candle. Life was truly heavenly!

Old Man Wang was taken aback, glancing down at the untouched pig head meat and chicken, duck, and goose in the basin. Delicious? Sold? What did that mean? He couldn’t figure it out and quickly waved his hand, saying, “No, no need to thank us. It’s us who should thank you for saving our lives. Otherwise, we’d be long gone. This is what we should do.”

Little Wang’s eyes lit up, exclaiming, “Is it Sister? Sister came out!”

The little boy was overjoyed, “Happy New Year, Sister! Wishing you all the best, may fortune smile upon you, prosperity abound, good health, and everlasting happiness.”

As Old Man Wang and his grandson headed back home, they were brimming with excitement. The elder was all smiles, while the little one couldn’t stop bouncing around with joy. Xiao Wang, who had been sent away earlier, was now back, having been scolded by his wife for leaving without thinking. She worried about the grandfather and grandson being out on their own and insisted Xiao Wang go fetch them.

Upon returning, Xiao Wang was surprised to see the grandfather and grandson so cheerful. “What happened? Did you guys run into some good fortune?” he asked.

His son replied, “Sister came out to see me and said our meat was delicious.”

Old Man Wang added, “Yes, they liked it so much. Next time, I’ll cook more.”

Xiao Wang was speechless.

Little Wang piped up, “Dad, when are you giving me my New Year’s money?”

Xiao Wang, feeling numb, asked, “What do you need New Year’s money for?”

Little Wang said, “I want to buy candy for Sister. Grandpa, does Sister want candy?”

Old Man Wang hesitated, “I don’t know, maybe she can eat it?”

Xiao Wang was at a loss for words.

If he had known the grandfather and grandson would become even more obsessed, he would have stayed to keep an eye on them. Now, he regretted leaving them alone, wishing he could give himself a good slap.

Once home, they placed the cold pig head meat and chicken, duck, and goose in the kitchen. The freezing weather had nearly turned the meat solid.

Granny Wang came into the kitchen, saw all the meat, and decided they might as well eat it all for lunch. She planned to slice some pig head meat, shred some chicken for a cold chicken salad, and cut some cured meat, stir-fry some greens, and make a soup. Her old man really knew how to keep things lively.

However, at lunchtime, when Granny Wang reheated the chicken, she noticed it had no flavor. She sniffed it several times, but it was as bland as water. Puzzled, she tasted it and found the meat dry and tough, quite unappetizing. Even the pig head meat was the same.

She spat, “These unscrupulous vendors are too much! Is this chicken fed with growth feed? It’s outrageous!”

Old Man Wang had bought it, and it seemed he had been duped.

Frustrated, she vented her complaints, and her son and daughter-in-law heard her. They tried a few bites and frowned, “Why is it so tasteless?”

Xiao Wang took a bite, furrowing his brow. He suddenly recalled his father and son’s earlier conversation. Could it be that the meat had been consumed by ghosts, leaving it flavorless? He shivered at the thought.

As he pondered this, Granny Wang and Xiao Wang’s wife also considered the possibility, exchanging uncertain glances and saying, “Could it be…?”

“Isn’t it?”

If it really was…

No, in a scientific world, there couldn’t be ghosts. It was just their imagination.

Xiao Wang said, “It’s the poor quality of the meat. It was frozen and thawed, losing its flavor, and the texture is bad.”

Granny Wang nodded, “Maybe…?”

Xiao Wang signaled to his wife, who quickly said, “Mom, don’t overthink it. Maybe Dad was just teasing us? You go rest, I’ll handle the cooking.”

Granny Wang was ushered away.

But the meat was inedible, so they decided to feed it to the pigs.

…

Over there, Gu Feiyin was happily counting the Paper Money she earned from selling meat, while a bunch of little ghosts floated around, savoring the delicious taste that lingered from earlier. That meat was truly fragrant and tasty, enough for them to reminisce for years. The Wang Family’s grandfather and grandson had a bright future ahead; they were good people. However, the son was a bit of a blockhead, not knowing how to adapt at all.

Meanwhile, the Water Ghost eagerly delivered the fish, shrimp, crabs, scallops, oysters, abalone, and sea cucumbers his brother had painstakingly transported from far and wide into the hands of the Long Black Straight Hair. Of course, he did this partly to show his value to her, hoping she wouldn’t sell him off easily, and partly because his brother wanted to rent a place-because he had fallen in love!

Water Ghost No. 2 and No. 3 had encountered a female Water Ghost while searching for seafood in the sea. No. 2 and the female Water Ghost had instantly clicked. She said that if they were to marry, they definitely needed a house. A car wasn’t necessary, since they could float, but a fixed residence was a must. Even if they couldn’t stay long, it was better than calling the water their home.

They had heard that the Riverside Villa in City A was quite nice. If they could rent a place there, they would get married!

Naturally, his brother was cautious about coming over, especially with Water Ghost No. 1’s tragic situation as a comparison. They dared not take risks, so they sent the Water Ghost to scout things out.

Upon hearing that a Water Ghost wanted to rent a house, Gu Feiyin looked at the fresh seafood spread across the ground and thought it over carefully. She figured it was a good idea. With other Water Ghosts around, she could sell the current one and make another profit. How wonderful!

Water Ghost: …???!!!!

This Long Black Straight Hair was utterly heartless.

No, this house could never be rented out, not in a million years.

As for his brother’s lifelong matter, why not find a cave at the riverbed to get married? If the river was too small, they could go to the ocean, where there were plenty of faux mountains and stone caves, adorned with seaweed, coral, and shells. When bored, they could even dig for pearls-how romantic! Who needed a Riverside Villa?

With his face glowing green, the Water Ghost said, “My friend won’t be renting a house anymore, no need to consider it.”

Gu Feiyin regretfully replied, “Oh, alright. If he changes his mind, he can come find me.”

The Water Ghost, fuming, went to the river to blow bubbles, lamenting his miserable ghostly existence.

Gu Feiyin then divided the seafood, keeping some for herself and sending the rest with the Armless Ghost to the Wang Family’s grandfather and grandson. After all, they had eaten her pig head meat, so it was only right to send some seafood back as a gesture of reciprocity.

However, daytime wasn’t the best time to deliver, as anyone who saw fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters, abalone, and sea cucumbers flying through the sky would surely faint. It was better to wait until nightfall.

“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure this is handled perfectly.”

As for Zhang Daoist, Zhuang had lost all his usefulness and was ready to be sold off. Keeping him around was just too much trouble.

Zhang Daoist wasn’t too surprised when he received a call from Master Gu. After all, selling Zhuang was only a matter of time. However, Zhang Daoist was quite busy these days and wasn’t in City A at the moment. It would take a few days for him to return, so he asked Master Gu to wait.

He had heard about an archaeological team that had gone missing in the mountains for two days before being found. According to them, they had encountered ghosts in the mountains and were captured and tortured for days before finally escaping.

They were held in an ancient tomb with no food or water, seemingly left to starve. Many had already died in that tomb, with skeletons scattered everywhere. There was a peculiar Ghost Lady, commanding over thirty ghost maids, each one mysterious and formidable.

For more specific details, they would have to go there and see for themselves.

This news came out last night, and Zhang Daoist booked a flight immediately, catching the earliest one to City E.

However, the archaeologists hadn’t woken up yet. They babbled incoherently, making it hard to understand. They hadn’t eaten or drunk anything for days, and the intense shock had left them emotionally unstable and mentally fragile. After being sedated, they finally slept, and were still asleep.

The details were unclear, but they vaguely mentioned that they managed to escape because of a strange Long-haired Woman. Without her, they wouldn’t have been able to escape from the Ghost Lady.

“We’ve already visited the tomb. The Yin Energy is overwhelming, and the Resentment Energy is sky-high. The ghosts inside are likely difficult to deal with.”

“Yes, and it’s said that dozens of ghosts gathered to celebrate the Ghost Lady’s birthday. There are about fifty or sixty of them. Without thorough preparation, we might be in danger ourselves.”

“I don’t know what’s been happening lately. First, the King got married, attracting hundreds of ghosts, and now this. We rarely encountered so many ghosts gathering before. Could it be that the recent turmoil has affected the Underworld as well?”

Zhang Daoist asked, “Long-haired Woman? Who is she?” The name sounded familiar.

“We don’t know. No ghost mentioned her name, so we have no idea who she is.”

Zhang Daoist pondered, “If it’s really that difficult, I could go to City A and ask Master Gu for help. She plans to sell the King she has, and I need to escort Zhuang back to the Underworld for punishment. We can’t let him escape again.”

The other Daoists present were speechless.

They were seasoned and knowledgeable, yet the ghost-selling Master Gu still astonished them. Moreover, Master Gu had rented out the Riverside Villa to wandering spirits, which was unprecedented and unheard of. It shook not only the Daoist Association but also surprised the Buddhist Association.

“This Master Gu is quite eccentric. Would she be willing to help?”

“Don’t be fooled by Master Gu’s odd ways. She’s a good person and has saved many lives. If we ask for her help, she will surely assist us. However…” Zhang Daoist paused, “Never mind, let’s try to handle it ourselves first. Master Gu is currently facing difficulties.”

He had momentarily forgotten that Master Gu was suffering from the Five Defects and Three Shortages, making it hard for her to even see the road clearly. Asking her to intervene would be too much.

“Alright, let’s go check it out first. If it doesn’t work out, we’ll seek Master Gu’s assistance.”

As they discussed and planned, the sky gradually darkened. Seeing that it was about time, the Armless Ghost picked up some seafood and headed to visit Old Man Wang and his grandson. Accompanying him was the Headless Ghost. Initially, it was just the two of them, but the Neighbor Miss hopped along behind, and the Old Lady came over with her broom. Before long, several Little Ghosts who had eaten meat joined them. If it weren’t for the many ghosts out searching for offerings, they could have formed several groups.

The Water Ghost was truly infuriated by this scene. Ever since he encountered that pesky kid, his days had been anything but peaceful. He couldn’t figure out why he seemed to clash with the Wang Family. And now, to top it off, the fish, shrimp, and sea cucumbers he had painstakingly gathered were to be given to his nemesis! In his anger, he cursed the Long Black Straight Hair woman once more, which made him feel a bit better.

The sky was quite dark now, and the streetlights in this area weren’t very bright. The bags of seafood flying through the air didn’t attract much attention. They accurately found Old Man Wang’s family but then faced a dilemma: should they knock on the door or just deliver the seafood to the kitchen?

“Isn’t it rude to enter uninvited?”

“But we’re ghosts. If we knock, we might scare them unconscious.”

“That’s true. Maybe we should just leave it in the kitchen and leave.”

About a dozen ghosts pressed against the window, craning their necks to peek inside. Were they asleep?

Xiao Wang, half-asleep, felt a chill in the house and vaguely heard some noises, like something was moving around. Moving? Startled, he turned on the bedside lamp. His wife rolled over, not paying him any mind.

Cautiously, Xiao Wang walked to the living room and turned on the light. The room was empty and quiet. He checked the balcony, where the window was slightly open, letting in the cold wind. He went over and closed it.

There was no one there. It must have been his imagination.

As he turned to head back to the bedroom, he suddenly heard a frantic noise coming from the kitchen! Startled, his hair stood on end.

He shouted, “There’s a thief!”

With that shout, the whole Wang Family was roused. Old Man Wang came out, holding a back-scratching wooden claw in one hand and a peachwood sword in the other, looking quite spirited. “Where’s the thief? Where’s the thief? Watch me take him down!”

Granny Wang was frightened. “How could there be a thief? Did you call the police? Hurry and call the police!”

Xiao Wang’s wife, now awake, came out with her pregnant belly, saying, “Everyone, stay back. Let’s go back to the room. I’ve already called the police. If the thief knows what’s good for him, he’ll leave on his own.”

Little Wang was still asleep in his room, smacking his lips in contentment. He had been so excited today that not even thunder could wake him.

As they talked excitedly, the noise from the kitchen continued.

Finally, Old Man Wang, sensing something was off, said suspiciously, “Why does this seem so familiar?”

The whole family looked at Old Man Wang. “What seems familiar?”

“It’s just like when I’m cleaning fish. The fish flops around on the ground…”

“………???”

How could that be? There were no fish in their kitchen! How could there be fish flopping around?

Old Man Wang, holding the peachwood sword, went over. Xiao Wang quickly followed, while Granny Wang and Xiao Wang’s wife watched them suspiciously, not daring to add to the chaos.

Old Man Wang turned on the kitchen light and was utterly shocked!

Xiao Wang exclaimed, “Oh my gosh!!”

Granny Wang shouted from behind, “What’s going on?”

What else could it be? The floor was indeed covered with fish!

There were turbot, large yellow croaker, small yellow croaker, and seaweed. The sink was filled with lobsters as big as several palms, along with sea cucumbers, abalone, scallops, oysters, and various shellfish, practically filling the entire kitchen!

Granny Wang and Xiao Wang’s wife came over and were equally stunned.

“What… what is all this?”

“Yeah, who brought these here? Did they just appear out of nowhere? Was it a thief who gifted us?”

“Don’t talk nonsense!” Old Man Wang was dumbfounded but then realized, “This must be a New Year gift from them!”

Everyone except Old Man Wang felt a sense of foreboding. As expected, Old Man Wang was so moved he nearly cried, “I can’t believe they’re so generous. I only gave them some pig head meat, and they sent back so much in return! This is incredible!”

Granny Wang: “…”

Xiao Wang: “…”

Xiao Wang’s wife: “…”

The next morning, Old Man Wang got up to clean the sea cucumbers and made a pot of sea cucumber porridge. His little grandson circled around him, pouting unhappily, “Sister came to visit, why didn’t Grandpa call me?”

“Be good, Grandpa didn’t see her either. Eat more later. Grandpa will cook lobster for lunch and make steamed scallops with minced garlic and vermicelli.”

Granny Wang, Xiao Wang, and Xiao Wang’s wife: … Eating is out of the question, never going to happen.

But the seafood was so fresh that even the expensive ones couldn’t compare. As soon as the sea cucumber porridge was ready, the whole house was filled with a delicious aroma. Watching the grandfather and grandson eat bowl after bowl, their mouths greasy and bellies full, they still weren’t satisfied and let out a contented burp…

Xiao Wang’s wife was the first to give in. She had a craving, and after cautiously taking a sip, her eyes lit up! Plus, sea cucumber is good for pregnant women, so eating more wouldn’t hurt. Next was Xiao Wang, who, after a tentative sip, gulped down a whole bowl, eating two sea cucumbers in a row.

Granny Wang huffed in annoyance at these weak-willed ones!

She succumbed at noon when the lobster was steamed. Why? Because it smelled so good, of course!

So delicious!

After all, there are no such things as ghosts in this world.

…

In City E, the Special Unit and the Daoist Association organized a tomb exploration operation. Zhang Daoist didn’t participate this time, but according to the Daoist friends who escaped, the ancient tomb was filled with strange ghosts and tricks. They struggled to reach the main burial chamber, capturing seven ghost maids along the way. They thought they could capture the Ghost Lady in one go, but after a fierce battle, the Yin Energy in the chamber surged, engulfing three young Daoist friends.

The Yin Energy was extremely powerful, and they had no choice but to retreat and come up with another plan.

“We must rescue them quickly. The longer we delay, the more their lives are at risk.”

“Yes, we can think of another way to deal with the Ghost Lady. If we can’t capture her this time, we must do it next time. But if something happens to the people, it will be troublesome.”

“By the way, what’s with that Yin Energy? I’ve never seen anything like it.”

“Is that Yin Energy something the Ghost Lady forced Old Yang and others to consume?”

No, can that stuff even be consumed?

Not only had they never seen it, but most people probably hadn’t either. Even if they had, it would have been just a small wisp. To generate such a large area, even used by ghosts, was indeed rare.

Zhang Daoist couldn’t figure it out and decided to ask Master Gu. Maybe she knew?

Who would have thought that when he called, he received some very bad news, “Xiao Zhang, I’ve been taken into custody.”

Xiao Zhang: “…???”

As for why she was taken into custody, it was because a concerned citizen reported her for stealing artifacts. When the police arrived at her home, they found a huge pile!

Xiao Zhang: …!!!