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"Keep talking!"
My mom said that at night, all the furniture in the house starts making noises, and there are even people singing opera. But there are only a few of us at home, and by that time, everyone is asleep. It must be haunted.
How many days has it been?
Three days. My mom invited the elder from Qing Xu Guan to perform a ritual yesterday, but it didn't go well, and the elder got injured.
Oh? Yan Kongyue stretched the last syllable of that name.
Stop with the "ohs," my dear sister! We need help here!
Alright, let's go drive! After Yan Kongyue finished speaking, she went to wash up.
The two of them headed downstairs. Huo Jin hurried over to ask as they came down: "How did it go?"
Aunt, Yan Kongyue told us to drive while she washes up!
Alright then, you guys take one car, and I'll go with your Second Aunt in another.
Is Second Aunt going too?
Yes, the old man wants to come along too!
Aunt, it's not like we're going to watch a show. You all should just stay home and wait for news. What if something dangerous happens?
No way! I have to go. Your dad and grandma don’t know Yan Kongyue; what if they don’t believe her because they think she’s just a kid? Your words won’t carry any weight.
That’s true. I told my mom on the phone earlier that I could find someone skilled, and she scolded me for bragging!
Then I definitely need to go! The old man is afraid of being left behind and quickly stands up: "Lao Huo Tou is so stubborn; don't you dare bully my granddaughter!"
If you want to go, then go! Anyway, ghosts won’t come out at this hour! Yan Kongyue tossed her hair and put on her sunglasses.
What about me? Lin Ruyu looked at Yan Kongyue with eager eyes.
Of course you're coming! Let’s all go. If any ghosts show up, I’ll draw a circle for you. No matter what happens, as long as you stay inside the circle, no ghost will dare to harm you.
Hmph, my granddaughter is impressive! Let’s see if Lao Huo Tou can still argue with that.
Let’s go! Yan Kongyue waved her hand dramatically as she led the family off to catch ghosts.
On the way, Huo Jingyu bought Yan Kongyue a lot of delicious snacks—desserts, milk tea, hamburgers, pizza, fried chicken—which made her extremely happy. This meal took care of both breakfast and lunch, and before getting out of the car, she even showed off a big chicken leg.
The Huo family lived in an old courtyard house in the capital, occupying over an acre of land. The reddish-brown door was slightly ajar, and right inside was a screen wall adorned with blooming flowers symbolizing prosperity.
The entire courtyard seemed shrouded in dark clouds. Just before entering, the sun had been blazing and cicadas chirping incessantly, but now there was an unmistakable sense of an impending storm.
"Ah, this weather is as fickle as a child's temper!" Lin Ruyu thought to herself, feeling a chill run down her spine. She forced a laugh and quickly moved closer to Yan Kongyue.
Huo Jin had grown up here and was getting married in this very place; her family home was also her domain. To help everyone relax, she walked along, explaining the meanings behind the intricate carvings on the house.
To be honest, Yan Kongyue wasn't particularly fond of ancient houses. The sight of those ornate beams and painted rafters reminded her of the three hundred years spent in Difu. However, although the Huo family's courtyard was old, it had been renovated over generations. Besides some traditional decorations, most of it was modernized, which made Yan Kongyue feel less resistant.
"Old Man Lin is here!" The Huo family's steward quickly stepped forward to lead everyone toward the main hall of the house.
"Li Shu, where's my dad?" Huo Jin asked with concern. She had heard her sister-in-law mention something during their phone call.
"It's all this fuss lately; your dad hasn't been feeling well, his blood pressure has spiked, and he can barely get out of bed!"
As the steward approached closer, Yan Kongyue gently sniffed the air. She could detect three distinct scents of Gui Qi emanating from him.
Lin Qian and Huo Jingyu also noticed the steward's Gui Qi but were unable to distinguish between the different aromas.
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