bookpub Chapter 38 The Old Witch
Chapter 38 The Old Witch
After leaving Shen's Medical Clinic, Yang Jian did not return directly to the Yang residence, but instead went to the Meiyu Gang.
He was already seated in the center of the Meiyu Gang's lobby.
"Second Young Master, the locust grove near Huayan Temple in the south of the city and the mass grave ten miles outside the east city are both rather eerie. All the brothers in the gang have been there themselves. These two places are fine during the day, just giving off a cool feeling, but strange things happen frequently at night."
"One of our brothers went into the locust grove out of curiosity one night and got lost. He couldn't find his way out until the sun rose the next morning. After that, he was in a very low spirits and hasn't recovered yet."
"The mass grave is considered unlucky, and no one in the gang dares to go there at night, but I'm already looking for someone brave enough to give it a try."
"As for the abandoned water temple and other places next to the Meijiang Wharf, no one has been arranged to investigate them yet because of the Shenfu Society, a cult."
In the main hall, Jin Rong, the new leader of the Meiyu Gang, stood bowing beside Yang Jian and took the initiative to report on the matters that Yang Jian had previously entrusted to him.
It has been too short a time since Yang Jian assigned the task. Jin Rong has just secured his position as the leader of the Meiyu Gang, and too many things have happened in the city, so he has not yet been able to investigate all the places Yang Jian mentioned.
Especially in the area near Meijiang Wharf, where people from the Divine Talisman Society live, Jin Rong dared not send anyone to investigate.
Although the Divine Talisman Society was driven out of the main city area, it does not mean that the Divine Talisman Society has no strength. At least the Meiyu Gang cannot afford to offend them.
"Although I haven't investigated the situation at the abandoned water temple yet, the old sorceress in the city who looks like she's talking nonsense used to live in the abandoned water temple next to the Meijiang Wharf."
"I had someone ask around, and those who asked her to exorcise evil spirits all felt a chilling aura when they got close. But none of the brothers in the gang have personally experienced it, so we're not sure if it's true yet."
"Previously, after you, Second Young Master, killed the water monkey in the Meijiang River and rid the people of a scourge, this old sorceress openly said that you, Second Young Master, were cursed by the water god and that you would not live long."
"When the Divine Talisman Society caused trouble yesterday, this old sorceress also ran out. One of the brothers in the gang happened to see her run into an empty courtyard nearby. When she got close to the courtyard, she gave off a cold feeling."
Jin Rong specifically mentioned the abandoned water god temple next to the Meijiang Wharf. Besides the fact that the environment there was similar to the place where yin energy gathered that Yang Jian had mentioned, the more important reason was that the old witch had said something that cursed Yang Jian.
Even if he didn't arrange for his gang members to investigate personally, he would still report such matters to Yang Jian separately.
Since he is already working for Yang Jian, he must pay attention to anything related to him in order to demonstrate his dedication.
The strength that the Yang family displayed when facing the Divine Talisman Society yesterday made him even more respectful towards the Yang family.
A family with a long and distinguished history is indeed extraordinary, possessing profound cultural heritage.
With such a powerful backer, you should focus on your work and not have too many distractions, or you might end up like the former gang leader, Shenhe.
Where is this old witch?
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian asked.
He was deeply impressed by the old sorceress.
Previously, Yang Jian had sent someone to find this somewhat famous old sorceress in order to solve the problem of his body and soul being different.
The solution proposed by the other party greatly shocked Yang Jian, who had only recently transmigrated.
The old sorceress demanded a considerable amount of money, which Yang Jian didn't pay much attention to. However, she actually proposed using the lives of twenty children to alleviate the problem of his inconsistent souls, leaving Yang Jian dumbfounded. He even wondered if she had gone mad, otherwise why would she propose such a heinous method?
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian immediately ordered his men to throw the old sorceress out.
Using the lives of twenty children to alleviate the problem of his inconsistent soul is truly heinous.
Hearing the other person's name now, and seeing it associated with a chilling aura, stirred something within Yang Jian.
Although he didn't see any light orbs on the old woman's head or body when she came, it didn't mean there weren't any around her. Just like when Yang Jian unexpectedly obtained the Ou Chang, it was contained in a bottle.
If he wasn't carrying any strange or supernatural items, he wouldn't be able to see the orb of light.
This old fortune teller does seem to have some abilities; perhaps she'll have some unexpected gains.
"It's right next to No. 13 Fengnian Street, in that old courtyard two alleyways down."
Jin Rong quickly replied.
He had already investigated this thoroughly long ago!
"This old sorceress said she could alleviate the problem of my soul being out of sync with my body, so she must have some skill."
"The situation at her place also seems to be related to ghosts."
"In that case, let's take some people over to take a look!"
Yang Jian pondered this in his heart.
A moment later, he had made up his mind.
"You personally prepare two crowing roosters, two bottles of boy's urine, a small bottle of cow's tears, and three willow branches with leaves."
"Once everything is ready, let's go to the old sorceress's place first."
"If the old sorceress has any unclean things, those things can be very useful."
Yang Jian made the arrangements.
He instructed Jin Rong to prepare the items personally, and specifically emphasized their importance to prevent subcontracting, discrepancies between the promised and actual goods, and perfunctory work.
That might ruin his plans.
Teammates who are as bad as pigs are also very scary.
"Yes, Second Young Master, I will make the arrangements myself. Please wait here for a moment."
Upon hearing this, Jin Rong replied earnestly and then went out.
Ever since he learned that Yang Jian was looking for a place to gather Yin energy, he knew that what Yang Jian was looking for was not simple. He had also secretly asked people to inquire about it, and heard that it was related to those taboo and dirty things.
Although Jin Rong was unaware of Yang Jian's purpose, he still acted according to Yang Jian's instructions.
He has to get things done.
According to the "Records of Strange Things," ghosts are beings whose three souls have left their bodies and whose seven spirits remain in the world. They are neither alive nor dead, trapped in the gap between Yin and Yang, and are illusory beings that cannot be seen with the naked eye under normal circumstances.
"Only by using things like ox tears and willow leaves can one see ghosts."
"Things that can subdue ghosts are things of extreme yang, such as the blazing sun in broad daylight, a rooster, or a child's urine."
"The peach wood sword and peach wood talisman I carry also have a restraining effect."
Yang Jian brought his men out today not only to visit Shen's Medical Clinic, but also to try his luck at the Meiyu Gang's place.
The Ou Chief he obtained last time was the one Jin Rong got from the Meiyu Gang.
Unfortunately, he had just glanced at the new items Jin Rong was preparing, and there was nothing he wanted among them, so he asked about the investigation that Jin Rong had arranged earlier.
Before coming, Yang Jian didn't have high hopes because the time interval was too short, and he was prepared to return empty-handed. He didn't expect Jin Rong to be so efficient.
As he was preparing, he brought a peach wood sword and peach wood talismans, which were items that could ward off ghosts and demons, just in case.