Originally, everyone thought they could have a couple of peaceful days after this competition.
Unexpectedly, on the second day, Chongyun ran into Xavier's room, holding his phone.
"Xavier, Xavier, I've discovered something incredible! Quick, look!"
Before Xavier could say anything, Xingqiu also ran over.
"Oh, Chongyun, I've told you many times, this is clearly a scam, the kind used to trick people into giving them traffic!"
"Who says it's a scam? They even said they'd invite someone to come and see, which means they really need help! I don't think we can just stand by!"
"If they didn't make it sound real, how would anyone even look at it...?"
The two started arguing back and forth, and Xavier was a bit puzzled.
He took the phone and saw that Chongyun had found a post on a forum.
The post's owner had a default avatar, and the name was a mix of numbers and English letters, not looking like a main account at all.
OP: Netizens, I feel like something is very wrong in my house. Every night, there are strange noises.
1st Floor: Is there a possibility that your doors and windows are too old and need to be replaced?
2nd Floor: This clearly looks like someone trying to gain experience points. Don't pay attention to him!
OP: Seriously, I'm not lying. I got up to check last night and found nothing, so I went back to sleep. But as soon as I lay down, I heard that sound again.
4th Floor (Chongyun): What kind of sound did you hear?
OP: I can't quite describe it. It feels like someone breathing, both far and near. And the strangest thing is that it's been very cold at home recently. As soon as I step outside, the temperature is normal, but when I return home, not only does the temperature drop, but I also feel particularly listless. Do you think I might have run into something?
6th Floor: Heh heh, if you really ran into something, you should find a Taoist priest and professionals, not post here.
OP: It's precisely because I don't understand that I came to the forum to ask you all about the situation. Sigh, how can I make you believe me?
At this point, the OP went into specific details and circumstances, which made it sound quite plausible, but even so, some people remained skeptical.
However, after the OP's emotional appeal and reasoning, a small number of people chose to believe him.
For example, Chongyun, who was currently arguing with Xingqiu, was one of them.
Putting down the phone, Xavier asked, "So, Chongyun, you want to help this person? You think he really has a problem?"
Chongyun nodded heavily and said, "I'm sure of it!"
Xingqiu spread his hands and said, "If you ask me, even if there's a problem, it's a psychological one, not some kind of demon or ghost."
In Xingqiu's opinion, he hadn't seen any so-called demons or ghosts since he came to Blue Star.
Forget about those things; he hadn't even seen any strange phenomena.
Therefore, Xingqiu had clearly become an atheist on Blue Star, a staunch materialist warrior.
"And I also heard this uncle say that many people in their village have encountered this situation, and quite a few have even moved away. If this continues, everyone in the village will leave."
"Only the uncle will be left. Don't you think that's very pitiful?"
As a young hero who champions justice, Chongyun still had a strong youthful spirit.
Upon hearing this, Xingqiu also sighed and said, "Although I'm more inclined to believe this person is a liar, if you insist that the other party has a problem, then I'm willing to go and see with you."
"See what, see what? Is there something the Hall Master shouldn't know about!"
Hu Tao had also appeared at some point, and she had heard the conversation between them.
Chongyun recounted everything that had just happened, and Hu Tao's eyes lit up after hearing it.
"Oh my? I didn't expect there to be such a thing as ghosts on Blue Star. In that case, the Hall Master must go as well!"
Xavier said speechlessly, "Are you really going? Even if there are demons or ghosts, they're not customers of your Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."
Hu Tao waved her hand and said, "Oh, you don't understand. What our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor does is not just burial; we also guide departed souls."
Xavier: "Speak in plain language."
Hu Tao: "Alright, I admit that doing this can benefit the development of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. That way, others will think we are professional enough!"
Xavier knew that Hu Tao couldn't possibly be going just for the sake of so-called ghosts; she definitely had her own agenda!
And in this regard, Xavier was also very curious.
After carefully reading the post and the chat history between Chongyun and the OP, he actually found the other party's words so convincing, as if such a thing could really happen.
Ghosts, in any country on Blue Star, have corresponding legends.
Unfortunately, Xavier had never seen one since he was a child, so he still held some skepticism about their existence.
Therefore, Xavier felt it was necessary to go with Chongyun.
After all, Chongyun was specialized in catching ghosts.
Although Chongyun had never encountered any so-called ghosts due to his very special constitution, as ghosts would turn and flee upon encountering him.
No wonder Chongyun was so excited; perhaps he wanted to see if he could encounter ghosts on Blue Star.
"Over 100 kilometers, that's already out of Jiang Province, isn't it?" Xingqiu said, looking at the map.
Xavier nodded, "It's indeed out of the province, but thankfully not too far. It will just take a bit more time to reach the village."
It must be said that the village's name was also very strange and peculiar, no wonder such things were happening.
Zhuang Gui Village, the homophone is 'Bumping into Ghosts,' isn't it!
From a metaphysical point of view, if you don't bump into ghosts, you'd still bump into them, wouldn't you?
"What? You're going out again, and to catch ghosts!"
When Furina learned that Xavier was going out, he was 100% unwilling: "No, no, you must take me with you!"
Xavier asked, somewhat puzzled, "Aren't you very afraid of such things? Why do you still want to go?"
Furina's face was full of stubbornness: "Who, who said I'm scared? I'm just pretending to be scared."
Xavier was speechless. Besides Furina, probably no one else could say such contradictory words.
"Are there really ghosts!"
Ayaka also seemed quite interested in this matter and proactively asked.
Chongyun affirmed, "There definitely are, it's just that I've never encountered them. Our family has encountered them for generations!"
Shenhe walked over and said expressionlessly, "It's merely because Chongyun's constitution is too special. Encountering ghosts and similar beings in the mountains is not uncommon; I've met a few myself."
Hu Tao also nodded in agreement, "Of course! The Hall Master has personally guided those ghosts, and they can even talk to us!"
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