See a real ghost

Returning to the hotel in complete darkness, the Jinghong Grand Hotel was bustling with business. The parking lot was nearly full, and the lobby was crowded. Upon reaching the lobby, Xiang Que asked them to go back to their room first.

Chen Dong immediately looked dumbfounded and asked, "Que Ge, are you kidding me? That room has had a dismemberment case before, and you said the female ghost is still there. What if I go back and get pressed down by the female ghost? I don't like it; it's too scary."

"I told you before, the jade pendant around your neck can not only ward off disasters but also ward off evil spirits. Relax," Xiang Que reassured.

"But if I..."

"If you don't want to go up, it's okay. Follow me," Xiang Que said lazily, walking towards the statue of Guan Yu in the lobby. Chen Xia followed, saying, "Since you already know what he is, stay close and observe his methods. Don't forget what happened in our family before; you might encounter it again in the future."

Jinghong Hotel didn't invest much in setting up Feng Shui formations, and Wang Dajun didn't have the ability to hire a Feng Shui master. While many people in China could read Feng Shui, those who could truly set up formations were not easily accessible to ordinary people. Therefore, Wang Dajun could only pray for blessings using consecrated god statues in the hotel.

The statue of Guan Yu in the lobby was one of them, consecrated to prevent evil spirits from causing trouble. Similar objects were placed on each floor for the same purpose.

According to what the female ghost had said, the spirits of several women killed by Wang Dajun and his men hadn't dispersed. Due to the abundance of god statues in the hotel, they were unable to come out for revenge. They were confined to a remote corner of the hotel, unable to move freely. The female ghost had the misfortune of being spotted by a Feng Shui master and was subsequently captured, possessing Chen Xia's body. Otherwise, she might still be confined like the other spirits, hidden in the dark corners of the hotel.

An ethereal aura surrounded the statue of Guan Yu, known as the Qi field in Feng Shui.

Statues like Guan Yu and Zhong Kui, once consecrated, emitted a Qi field that could ward off evil and protect the home. Objects like Pixiu and gourds, when consecrated, could attract wealth. This was one of the most common techniques in Feng Shui.

A more advanced method was the consecration of magical artifacts, like the Thunder-Striking Wood on Xiang Que's body and the jade pendant around Chen Dong's neck. These were rare and precious items consecrated by Feng Shui masters, considered invaluable and irreplaceable. Knowledgeable individuals, if they ever encountered such items, would likely pay a fortune for them. These artifacts were treated as family heirlooms, passed down through generations.

A magical artifact was equivalent to having an extra life. No sane person would sell such a thing. If someone did, it would be priceless.

Because experts wouldn't sell these items, people who understood their value would not easily part with them. For example, if Chen Dong hadn't brought the jade pendant, he might have faced calamities after three months. With the pendant, he could avoid the disaster.

Without a Feng Shui formation in the hotel, Xiang Que had no reservations. He could act freely. If there was a Feng Shui formation, he would have to consider it carefully.

In the Feng Shui world, there was an unwritten rule: once a Feng Shui master set up a formation, if another Feng Shui master encountered it and broke it, it was considered a challenge. Breaking the formation was seen as provocation, and the one who set up the formation would have to maintain their dignity. If two Feng Shui masters clashed, they must determine a winner.

This was why the Feng Shui formation in Chen's family was broken, and Gujingguan didn't hesitate to send Xiang Que down the mountain. If you slapped my face, I must give you a beating. No doubt about it!

Jinghong Hotel didn't have a Feng Shui formation, only consecrated god statues. This was child's play. Even if a Feng Shui master appeared, Xiang Que wouldn't bother with them. They were not on the same level. Brother could overlook you absolutely; you wouldn't even get on brother's nerves.

This was called overpowering!

Breaking the Qi field around the Guan Yu statue was straightforward, something an ordinary person could achieve using various methods. The simplest involved making the statue impure, essentially getting it dirty with things like used sanitary pads or human excrement. Another method involved a professional, like Xiang Que, who could use a drawn talisman to break the Qi field. As Xiang Que systematically broke the consecrations on the god statues from the lobby to the upper floors, the temperature in the entire Jinghong Hotel suddenly dropped.

The suppressed female ghosts felt the disappearance of the Feng Shui Qi field and emerged from their hiding places.

Back in their room on the fourth floor, Xiang Que released the female ghost from the talisman. He instructed her, "Go and find those wandering spirits that died unjustly and haven't dispersed yet."

Trembling, Chen Dong lit a cigarette and asked seriously, "Brother, what did you just say to find?"

"Wandering spirits that died unjustly and haven't dispersed yet."

"What is that thing?"

"Commonly known as ghosts."

"You mean, Chen Xia and I will soon see ghosts? Big brother, I'm scared. I might have nightmares if I see too much of this stuff. I might even pee myself. How about I get another room for you, and you can talk to those female ghosts in peace? We can leave the room for you and the ladies."

"It's too late."

"What do you mean, 'too late'?"

"They're already here."

Chen Dong jumped in fright, almost collapsing onto Xiang Que. "Brother, you're too good at making jokes. This is too much; I'm scared stiff. I might pee myself. I'll get another room for you. You can bring those female ghosts here and have a good heart-to-heart talk. We can leave the room for you and the ladies."

"It's too late."

"What's too late?"

"They're already here."

Chen Xia, looking around, puzzled, asked, "Where? I don't see anyone."

Chen Dong glanced around, seeing nothing but the empty room, and said, "Damn, you scared me. My pants are soaked, sticky. I thought you were playing a prank on me, Que Ge. Being mischievous like this can hurt feelings, you know."

Chen Xia inspected the room, confused. "Where are they? Why don't I see them?"

Chen Dong, taking a quick look, noticed the empty room. He said, "Damn, you scared the piss out of me. My pants are soaked and sticky. I thought you were playing a prank on me, Que Ge. Being mischievous like this can hurt feelings, you know."

Xiang Que spread his hands, expressing helplessness. "I'm so honest, and you still don't believe me. This is what really hurts feelings. They're floating right next to you. Didn't you notice the sudden drop in temperature in the room? Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they don't exist. Ghosts with not much spiritual power can't condense a form visible to ordinary people."

Including the female ghost that had possessed Chen Xia earlier, the four spirits, victims of Wang Dajun's men, were now floating beside Chen Dong and Chen Xia. They looked at Xiang Que with pleading expressions.

Chen Dong was scared, huddling next to Xiang Que with a distressed face. "My emotions are fluctuating too much. I feel like I'm having a myocardial infarction. Big brother, you're playing too wildly, cutting left and right on the upper floor. Let's discuss this. Can't we make it less thrilling?"

"Go away. Pretend nothing happened, it's no big deal. Besides, you can't see anything anyway," Xiang Que said, beckoning to the four souls. "Come over, someone is here to help you out."

"Wait a moment," Chen Xia suddenly spoke up. "Are you saying we can see... those things?"

Xiang Que tilted his head curiously and asked, "What, do you want to see?"

Chen Dong said, "Sis, you've gone crazy from drinking fake alcohol."

Chen Xia laughed, "Since we know so much, it doesn't matter whether we see them or not. Let's take a look and consider it as broadening our horizons."

Chen Dong swallowed saliva, gritted his teeth, and said, "Just take a look. When I boast next time, my storytelling skills will be even more impressive."

Xiang Que extended his index and middle fingers, forming a hand seal. He drew a line on the foreheads of Chen Xia and Chen Dong. Suddenly, they felt a surge of energy in their minds. Their eyes darkened, and the invisible aura, usually unseen, now floated before them.

This was the energy between heaven and earth, invisible to ordinary people. Only those with Yin-Yang eyes or those in the Feng Shui field could perceive it. With this energy as a medium, they could now see the lingering souls. Xiang Que temporarily opened their Yin-Yang eyes, but it would last only a short time and would soon be sealed again.

Chen Xia and Chen Dong stiffly turned their necks. As soon as they turned their heads, they saw four women in disheveled hair, dressed in red and white, floating nearby with their feet off the ground.

Ordinary ghosts looked no different from regular people; they had facial features and bodies. Only fierce and evil spirits would appear terrifying, with grotesque faces and bleeding from seven orifices, capable of showing themselves to ordinary people, causing them to lose control of bodily functions.

Chen Dong and Chen Xia found it quite intriguing. It wasn't as scary as they had imagined, so they weren't too afraid. They stared at the four female ghosts for a moment. Chen Dong even leaned his head closer.

"Ah..." The four female ghosts were simultaneously horrified, screaming as they quickly retreated and hid in a corner, trembling.

Chen Dong, puzzled, asked, "Why is my brother so powerful? He can exorcise demons and monsters with just a glance. Sis, am I a reincarnation of the Monkey King from the past life?"

Xiang Que kicked him and scolded, "Are you possessed by Pigsy? Forget what I told you. Your jade pendant can ward off evil and has a significant impact on them. Why are you getting so close?"

"Ah? Is that so?" Chen Dong quickly took out the jade pendant and held it tightly. Initially resentful that this thing had replaced his necklace, he now considered it a precious treasure.

Xiang Que wasn't exaggerating. Chen Dong had just approached, and if he had thrown the jade pendant at the four ghosts, it could have caused them to disperse and lose their souls.

"Come over, it was unintentional on his part. No, he doesn't even have a heart," Xiang Que helplessly said to the four female ghosts. "I've already disrupted the consecrated shrines in this hotel; otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to come out. I'm giving you a chance to settle your grudges. Except for Wang Dajun and his henchmen, don't mess with the other ordinary people. Don't do anything excessive. Otherwise, your grievances will deepen, and your reincarnation won't go smoothly."

The four female ghosts bowed to him and then floated through the walls to another floor.

Chen Xia asked in surprise, "Are you letting them retaliate against Wang Dajun?"

"I don't want them to take lives. Just scare him a bit. The sins of those few people still need to be dealt with by the police. I just used these four female ghosts as bait to make Wang Dajun completely expose himself."