I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse
Chapter 844: We’re Here to Rent a House

Chapter 844: Chapter 844: We’re Here to Rent a House

Elsewhere was a large water jar in the corner to the left of the Bluestone Road.

How big was the jar?

It was big enough to stuff five adults into it at the same time!

After walking about ten steps, the gate behind them slowly closed.

At that moment, a cold wind rose!

The air was filled with the sounds of a woman’s sobbing turning into frantic cries, even wailing!

The voices constantly filled their ears, and even when they desperately covered their ears, they still couldn’t block them out.

"Woah!"

At this time, Xu Hai jumped up in fright!

Because he discovered that there was a chilling skeleton beside him without knowing when!

Looking to the right at the ancient well, it looked like a dry well, but now it was gushing with spring water!

No, no, no!

That wasn’t spring water, it was blood!

Thick fresh blood was continuously bubbling up from the ancient well!

Xu Hai turned around wanting to leave, but was terrified to find another skeleton lying by the door, posing as if it wanted to pull at the door handle.

"It’s over, it’s all over, this time we’re done for." Xu Hai hurriedly shouted to you, "Brother Yun, think of something quick!"

From the beginning, you hadn’t made a peep, just sternly stared all around.

After a thorough observation, you finally took a few steps forward, stretching out your hand towards the direction of the gate, slightly bowing, and with a cupped-hand salute, you said, "My brother and I mean no harm; we entered without notice and if we’ve intruded rudely, please forgive us."

Your words seemed to have no effect, as the bloody water surged towards you as if it were alive.

Although your face grew darker, there was no sign of panic. You continued, "When I was very young, I once heard a wandering Taoist Master mention that there are many lost spirits in this world, and the reasons they stay in the Mortal World instead of escaping into the six realms of reincarnation can roughly be divided into three points."

"The first point: after death, their bodies haven’t been properly dealt with. The Huaxia people value burial for peace; if a person’s body is left in the wilderness, hidden in dark places, or hastily buried, the deceased’s soul will not rest, only able to wander around the body; the second point: unfulfilled wishes, a person’s obsession forces their soul to avoid the Ghost’s pursuit, thus lurking in the Human World, to resolve unfinished grudges and resentments."

At this time, the blood suddenly stopped flowing, and the wailing also stopped.

You continued without pausing, "The third point, being bound by someone. If the deceased offended someone in life who knew Taoism, they could be trapped by them using talismans, Arrays, or other methods, in a specific place to ensure that their ghosts cannot be freed, enduring torment and pain. Among these three points, the third is the most malicious. For just like humans, ghosts accumulate Resentful Qi, and once it accumulates to a certain degree, it can transform them into evil people or Evil Ghosts."

"Clap... clap... clap."

Suddenly a clapping sound came through the air, and then, you found a middle-aged man standing at the end of the Bluestone Road in front of the western-style house—precisely speaking, a ghost.

The man was dressed in clothing from the Republic of China period, and his visage seemed quite amiable, with a light smile on his face.

"Greetings, my name is Li Muyun." You saluted the man with a fist and palm, while also giving Xu Hai a meaningful glance.

Xu Hai, being rather thick-skinned, managed to adapt to such a terrifying environment gradually and imitated your gesture, saluting the middle-aged man with a fist and palm.

The middle-aged man also returned the gesture with a smile and asked, "What brings you gentlemen here, any advice to offer?"

Making eye contact with Xu Hai, you coughed lightly and said to the middle-aged man, "We are here to rent a house."

"Oh?" The middle-aged man laughed, "You know this place is unclean and still wish to rent it, may I ask why?"

You had already anticipated the middle-aged man would ask this question, but you didn’t answer directly, instead introducing yourself, "We co-founded the Flash Detective Agency."

There’s a certain skill to conversations between people, much like how martial artists spar—counter move by move, and you cannot simply defend, answering whatever is asked.

Sometimes, you should avoid direct confrontation, sidestep, and take the lead.

"Detective Agency? What is that?"

"Simply put, it specializes in resolving grudges and disputes between humans and ghosts."

The other party was clearly taken aback, then the previously amiable expression suddenly became sharp.

"Just the two of you?"

"Don’t underestimate us!" Xu Hai puffed out his chest and declared.

The middle-aged man was silent for a moment, then spoke, "I think I understand what you want to do."

Xu Hai said with a grin, "We’re all adults here, some things are clear without saying."

The middle-aged man glanced at Xu Hai, then turned to directly face you, "Just as you thought, my entire family has been trapped in this house for decades, unable to rest in peace. If you truly can help us break free, then why not give you the house as well?"

"Really!?"

"Do you believe the words of a ghost?"

You and Xu Hai exchanged glances again, then both nodded.

"However, let me clarify beforehand, if you don’t handle this matter well, I’ll make you keep them company!"

The middle-aged man gestured with a finger, and suddenly two stark skeletons appeared beside you and Xu Hai!

Gulp!

The two of you swallowed hard in unison.

"Hey, Brother Yun, didn’t you already have a plan? What’s with the swallowing?" Xu Hai whispered to you.

Your face remained unchanged, your heart steady, as you earnestly replied, "Modern medicine has proven that swallowing saliva frequently is beneficial for heart and lung health because saliva is rich in nutrients."

"Make it up as you go," Xu Hai scoffed, giving you a sidelong glance.

You continued, "What must we do to release you from your bonds?"

The middle-aged man took a deep breath, as if trying very hard to control his emotions, "My family had five members, my wife and I had three children, one boy and two girls. On the eve of China’s liberation, we wanted to flee the mainland with relatives to Taiwan. That evening, a man in black kicked open the door and killed my whole family with a blood-red dagger. Afterwards, he used a piece of black wood to throw my younger son into the water jar in the corner, sealing it with a talisman; then he dropped my younger daughter into the ancient well, using fresh blood to inscribe a Magic Seal over the ancient well."

Xu Hai asked curiously, "What about your elder son?"

The middle-aged man’s face clearly twitched, and he finally sighed heavily, "I don’t know."

"You don’t know?"

"Yes, I don’t know. For decades, I’ve been looking for him, but can’t find him anywhere! We absolutely don’t know where that bastard took him."

As the middle-aged man grew increasingly agitated, you seized the opportunity to lock eyes with him.

"Boom!"

Many images suddenly flashed through your mind!