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Chapter 732: Chapter 737 Catching Ghosts_1
Actually, he didn’t fully express himself just now, mentioning that the female ghost is said to be very formidable, often haunting the night.
Tan Zhenghong curled his lips and silently secured the land deed.
The nearby government official kindly reminded him, "Fourth Master, that house really isn’t a good place; there have been several incidents, you really shouldn’t buy it."
Several child disappearances happened around there, and it’s said to be due to that residence.
"Thanks for the heads-up, I’ve got other matters to attend to, I’ll treat you to a drink next time."
Watching Tan Zhenghong hurry away, the official could only mourn for him in silence for three minutes.
Paying one hundred and fifty taels for a useless haunted house, he’s sure to be skinned alive by his wife when he gets home.
Meanwhile, Tan Zhenghong headed straight to the West Market where Master Yun Xu’s divination shop was located, urgently in need of Yun Xu’s assistance.
Upon reaching the West Market, Yun Xu was seriously spouting nonsense.
Seeing an acquaintance, he hastily muttered a few pleasantries and sent the divination seeker on their way.
"Esteemed patron, please come in," Yun Xu shook his duster, exuding a bit of an immortal’s air.
Tan Zhenghong stepped inside, silently ridiculing the fact that there were no other customers; did Yun Xu not tire of putting on such an act?
Once they were inside with the door closed, Yun Xu’s pretense fell away.
Casting his duster aside, he drank a bowl of water with no regard for appearances, then asked, "Brother Zheng Hong, what brings you to me?"
"You know about the haunted workshop in town? I’ve bought it, and you need to clear out whatever’s inside," Tan Zhenghong explained his purpose.
Moreover, to dispel others’ fears, this had to be done with a bit of fanfare.
Yun Xu nodded, "Leave it to me, I originally thought that residence was a big business opportunity, but now that you’ve bought it, I won’t charge you."
After all, his current ability to get by was largely thanks to the tactics supported by Duo’er.
As for why the house was haunted, he knew all too well.
The ruse was intentionally spread by Xuan Eagle Mountain Village to cover up their crime of abducting children.
At first, no one believed it, but after repeated whispers, it became an accepted truth.
"Handle it well, and you can choose anything you want from the braised meat shop."
Tan Zhenghong said generously, when asking for help, one can’t let others suffer a loss, otherwise who would be willing to help in the future?
The next morning, Yun Xu set up shop at the entrance of the workshop.
"Am I seeing things? This cursed house actually got bought; it must be an outsider who was deceived again."
"You’re wrong, it’s a local this time, but I don’t know who specifically."
"Who cares who bought it? I just want to know if Master Yun Xu can catch the female ghost; otherwise, it’s our children’s lives at stake every day, a scourge for us townspeople!"
"Master Yun Xu’s magical powers are profound; he surely can subdue that female ghost."
Yun Xu began chanting loudly, burned some talisman paper, and even theatrically sprayed some water, looking every bit the charlatan.
Despite the obvious farce, the townspeople believed wholeheartedly.
"Swift as the decree, reveal yourself, female ghost!"
Yun Xu shouted and plunged the peach wood sword into the water.
In that instant, the water in the basin turned red, growing darker and darker until it resembled the shade of fresh blood.
"My god, this... this is too miraculous!"
"Certainly it’s the ghost’s blood, Master Yun Xu is so powerful, I’ll seek his services for anything in the future!"
"The female ghost is subdued, no more of those dirty, messy events!"
"Truly a meritorious deed, it was the boss who caused the woman’s death, she should seek revenge on the boss, what fault do innocent children have?"
Yun Xu cleared his throat, "The female ghost is gone, this basin of water is an extremely negative element, it must be poured under the pine and cypress trees."
