I never imagined that by ordering takeout, I'd encounter a malevolent ghost at my doorstep.
But the problem wasn't significant.
This ghost posed little threat to me, except that he mentioned a formidable ghost couple behind him.
After sleeping all day, I felt refreshed.
Aside from being a little hungry, I had no other issues.
I planned to follow this malevolent spirit to the city's edge to confront the ghost couple.
However, I was curious as to how this ghost knew I had ordered takeout.
So after going downstairs, I addressed the takeout ghost:
"Takeout ghost, how did you know I ordered takeout?"
The ghost was trembling, looking very fearful of me.
Upon hearing my question, it directly replied:
"Dao... Daochang, I, I was a delivery man when I was alive, in this area.
After I died.
In the days following my death, I could, I could hear who ordered takeout nearby.
So, so I came to find Daochang..."
I let out a wry smile.
I hadn't expected that a newly deceased ghost would possess such a skill.
But I didn't dwell on this matter.
Instead, I inquired about the ghost couple who controlled him.
"Tell me, what's the background of the ghost couple who controls you?
Why do they need you to kill people for their soul essence?"
The takeout ghost, upon hearing my words,
Shook its head:
"Don't, don't know, I, I only died a few days ago.
Because I haven't provided them with soul essence for too long.
If I go back empty-handed tonight, they will eat me.
Fortunately, fortunately I met Daochang.
Daochang, you must save me, save me!"
The takeout ghost said fearfully.
But who knows what the truth was?
I merely stated calmly:
"Lead the way, and if you do well, perhaps I'll write you a petition charm, so you'll suffer less when you descend.
If you try any tricks, I'll scatter your soul immediately."
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare, Daochang, Daochang, this way..."
The takeout ghost said nervously.
Because I had a charm affixed to it,
It dared not act rashly. If it dared to misbehave, I could immediately release the charm and make it pay.
The city's edge was very close to our location.
The takeout ghost led the way, and I followed behind.
In about twenty minutes, we arrived at the city's edge.
This was an old community that had already received a demolition notice.
The area in front had already been cleared.
The remaining part had been vacated, leaving only dilapidated, uninhabited houses.
The ghost led me into this uninhabited residential area.
Finally, we arrived in front of a dilapidated building.
The takeout ghost pointed directly at the decrepit building and then said to me:
"Dao, Daochang, it's here.
They, they are, inside."
Hearing the takeout ghost's words, I looked up and observed the dilapidated building.
The doors and windows of the building had been removed, and a circled character for "demolish" was painted on the wall.
The entire dilapidated building exuded a chilling aura.
Even before approaching, I could feel the coldness.
It seemed this building was indeed problematic.
"Alright! You go to the ground floor and call out that couple for me."
I stated calmly.
Upon hearing this, the takeout ghost's face turned even paler.
Its two pitch-black eyes also flickered with fear:
"Ah! I, I'll go! Dao, Daochang, I, I'm scared..."
"Scared? Aren't you afraid of me?"
I responded coldly, devoid of any emotion.
Simultaneously, I raised my sword finger with one hand.
Knowing that if I cast a spell, it would undoubtedly lead to its demise due to the charm on its body.
In its terror, it could only reluctantly agree.
"Then, then, then I'll go, I'll try."
Saying this, the takeout ghost ran forward.
In a short while, it stood in front of the dilapidated building.
I was about ten meters away from it.
With my hands behind my back, I stood still and watched.
The takeout ghost reached the front of the decrepit building.
After a slight hesitation, it looked back at me once more.
Then, it called out towards the dilapidated building:
"Mas, master..."
After it had called out twice,
I felt a surge of chilling energy pouring out from the dilapidated building.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh," blowing in our direction.
Not only that, but under my Heavenly Eyes,
I saw a figure in yellow clothes.
Appearing on the sixth floor of the dilapidated building.
It was a male ghost. He stood by the window, emanating a faint yellow-black aura.
His yellow attire fluttered slightly.
A pair of pale eyes stared fixedly at the takeout ghost below.
Yellow attire...
I muttered to myself, becoming vigilant.
Ghosts are classified into five levels: White-clothed, Yellow-page, Red-clothed, Capturing-cyan, and Purple-shadow.
This yellow-clothed ghost was the second level among the five.
Ghosts of this caliber had already entered the category of fierce spirits, making them difficult to deal with.
Furthermore, the lowest-level yellow-clothed ghosts were at the peak of Qi Gathering.
Therefore, this ghost was not to be underestimated.
I thought to myself.
Meanwhile, the yellow-clothed ghost on the dilapidated building coldly responded:
"Soul essence, have you captured it?"
Under the yellow-clothed ghost's pressure, the takeout ghost trembled all over:
"Mas, master, no, no..."
"Hmph, you dare to return without it?"
The yellow-clothed ghost spoke fiercely.
And as soon as its voice fell, its entire figure flickered.
The yellow light extinguished, transforming into a yellow phantom in its place, and it plunged downward.
When it reappeared, it was already in front of the takeout ghost.
The takeout ghost, caught completely off guard, was grabbed by the neck and lifted into the air:
"You useless creature, you dare to return without capturing any soul essence?"
The yellow-clothed fierce ghost appeared very angry.
Ready at any moment to crush the takeout ghost in its hand.
With its neck choked, the takeout ghost couldn't utter a word.
But at this moment, I, standing in the distance, coughed lightly.
"Cough..."
Then, carrying my sword bag, I emerged from the shadows.
"Thump, thump, thump," a sound of footsteps echoed.
As my footsteps sounded, the yellow-clothed fierce ghost twitched its nose:
"Human presence!"
It spoke hoarsely and looked in my direction.
Upon seeing me, this yellow-clothed fierce ghost showed a hint of excitement.
Its red tongue even protruded...
Looking at its pale appearance, I remained composed.
I had seen too many ghosts, even the most terrifying ones.
I simply said calmly:
"Abomination, how do you wish to die?"