Chapter 87: The Peculiar Arrival of Good Fortune

This posture usually doesn’t have much effect when practiced normally.

But now, in the dead of night—the peak of yin energy—being upside down with head downward and feet upward causes the reversal of blood and qi flow, reversing heaven and earth. With the scalp touching the earth directly, one absorbs the yin energy from the ground. Even someone with strong fire energy will temporarily experience a reversal of yin and yang, allowing them to see things they normally wouldn’t. Add to that the fact that Lin Xue was facing an extremely powerful evil spirit—it was nearly impossible for her not to see it.

After Lin Xue inverted herself, she suddenly saw a ghost with only half a body, a deathly pale face, and blood-red eyes separate from the body of the gang leader, Gu Chuncheng…

“Ahh!”

Even though Lin Xue was brave, the sudden appearance of a malevolent ghost still startled her greatly. She quickly flipped herself upright, but afterward felt dizzy, weak, and drained of energy.

“Sis, what’s wrong with you?”

Chu Miaoyi was also deeply alarmed and quickly grabbed Lin Xue’s hand.

At this moment, Gu Chuncheng spoke again: “Just now when you screamed, one of your soul fragments was scared out of your body. Have your friend quickly call your name to retrieve it. The police cars are coming soon—I won’t be staying to play with you anymore.”

Having said this, Gu Chuncheng walked toward the road.

Hearing this, Chu Miaoyi wasted no time and immediately began calling out Lin Xue’s name to summon her soul back.

Shui Miao, watching with his yin-yang eyes open, saw several faint, translucent white shadows return into Lin Xue’s body. Soon after, Lin Xue said she was feeling much better.

Seeing that Lin Xue was alright, Shui Miao quickly chased after Gu Chuncheng. Opportunities to speak with spirits were rare, and Shui Miao didn’t want to miss this one. “Miss Wang, what are your plans after killing Gu Chuncheng? What will you do then?”

“After killing him, my resentment will dissipate. I’ll return to the underworld and reincarnate,” Gu Chuncheng replied coldly.

Gu Chuncheng walked slowly, speaking without even glancing at Shui Miao.

Shui Miao paused and asked again, “Normally, ghosts filled with deep resentment are consumed by hatred and wouldn’t be as rational as you. How have you managed to remain so calm?”

“Because I was guided by a master,” Gu Chuncheng replied.

Gu Chuncheng glanced coldly at Shui Miao and then turned his gaze away again, continuing, “You probably also want to ask where that master is and how I became so powerful…”

“Yes, I do have those thoughts,” Shui Miao nodded honestly.

“Perhaps… you are the one the master is looking for,” Gu Chuncheng suddenly said something unexpected. “Go west for five miles, there’s a Lingyin Taoist Temple. There, you’ll find the answers you seek.” After saying this, Gu Chuncheng raised his hand. “Don’t follow me anymore. If I miss the best time for revenge, I’ll fall into eternal damnation.”

“…”

Shui Miao quickly stopped in his tracks, repeating “Lingyin Temple” twice in his mind, watching Gu Chuncheng disappear into the darkness.

Chu Miaoyi and Lin Xue had also overheard the conversation.

This time, Lin Xue didn’t dare to stop Gu Chuncheng again…

Not long after, police sirens approached. Shui Miao went to the police station to give his statement.

Shui Miao also learned from Director Zhang that Liu Hongmei and Mrs. Pan had indeed died in a car accident.

After reading the statement and watching Chu Miaoyi’s video, Director Zhang became very curious. He found a secluded spot and stood on his head to look around. After only glancing twice, Director Zhang was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat.

After finishing these matters, it was almost five in the morning.

Shui Miao called Chen Bing and had him pick up Xiao Rong at the small restaurant. Shui Miao then returned to his rented apartment. Seeing that everyone was still asleep in the courtyard, he immediately sneaked into Liu Hongmei’s room and dug out seven or eight small wooden boxes from beneath the bathtub. Inside the boxes were gold bars and bricks, jewelry, property deeds, and more than ten bank cards.

The property deeds were of no use to Shui Miao—he had no right to inherit Liu Hongmei’s house.

As for the bank cards, without knowing the passwords, they were also of little use.

But gold and jewelry? Why not take them?

Shui Miao packed the box containing the gold jewelry into his backpack, leaving only the property deeds behind. After thinking for a moment, he took two bank cards as well.

Shui Miao left Liu Hongmei’s room with the backpack and returned to his own room.

Only ten or so minutes later, Liu Hongmei’s nephew Liu Qiang arrived with his parents. As Liu Hongmei’s only relatives, they were the legal heirs to the property. They forced open the door to Liu Hongmei’s room and began searching frantically. Liu Qiang soon discovered the hole under the bathtub, finding the property deeds and bank cards. The three of them were immediately overjoyed.

However, just then, more than a dozen police officers arrived, led personally by Director Zhang.

This drew all the tenants out to watch and gossip.

Director Zhang cornered Liu Qiang’s family inside the room, ordering them to hand over the property documents and bank cards. Since Liu Hongmei was involved in a baby-trafficking case, nothing in the building was to be touched. All tenants were also required to move out as soon as possible. For those whose rent hadn’t expired, the police would refund the money first. Director Zhang also took out seals to officially seal the building until the case was resolved, after which the court would decide its ownership.

Director Zhang had his men take Liu Qiang’s family to the station for questioning and assigned others to register the tenants’ information for rent refunds.

Then, Director Zhang came alone to Shui Miao’s room.

Smiling and patting his belly, Director Zhang plopped down on the sofa. Looking around the room, he curiously said to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, your room feels so comfortable! The moment I walked in, I felt something special. Could this be a carefully arranged feng shui layout?”

Shui Miao had given his statement and provided his information, including his knowledge of feng shui.

Director Zhang came alone into the room, smiling and complimenting the room’s layout. Clearly, he had an ulterior motive. Shui Miao smiled back and replied, “Director, you have a sharp eye. My room is indeed arranged according to feng shui principles. It may look ordinary, but it actually contains the hidden principles of the five elements generating each other. Living here, one’s fortune naturally improves.”

“Is that so?” Director Zhang was surprised to hear Shui Miao speak so knowledgeably. “I never expected it! You’re so young yet so skilled in feng shui. Your future must be bright. If possible, could you also take a look at my house sometime?”

So he wanted me to check his house’s feng shui, Shui Miao thought. “Sure! I’m honored that Director Zhang thinks so highly of me. I’ll do my best.”

“Haha, by the way, you’ve rented two rooms here. Later, I’ll personally refund your rent. Since you have nowhere to live, I have an empty apartment at home—you can stay there for free.” Director Zhang waved his hand and said with a smile.

“Uh…” Shui Miao was taken aback. He originally thought Director Zhang only wanted him to check his house’s feng shui, but now he was offering a free apartment. It must be more than just about feng shui. What was his real intention? What did he want from me? “Uh… Director Zhang, this is too much. I can’t accept such a favor without reason.”

“Don’t be so formal. I don’t know why, but I just really like you. You’re about the same age as my daughter—I’ll treat you like my son.” Director Zhang laughed, stood up, and patted Shui Miao’s shoulder. “Pack your things and come check out the apartment. It’s fully equipped with water, electricity, and furniture. You can move in anytime. Haha…”

What did he mean? Did he want to marry his daughter to me? Shui Miao felt uneasy and quickly grabbed Director Zhang’s hand. “Director Zhang, I—I’m a bit confused. Why are you being so good to me?”

“Why? What do you mean why?” Director Zhang smiled at Shui Miao. “Is the world really that dark, that devoid of positive energy? I may be a director, but can’t I do a good deed and befriend a younger person?”

“Uh… no, not really…”

Shui Miao waved his hands repeatedly, not knowing how to ask further.

“If not, then that’s settled. Go pack your things. I’m the police director—I won’t harm you,” Director Zhang gently patted Shui Miao’s arm again. “Hurry up, I’ll wait for you in the car.”

“Well… okay then…”

Unable to refuse such kindness, Shui Miao reluctantly agreed. As Director Zhang said, he was a police director—surely not a bad person. However, Shui Miao’s backpack was full of gold and jewelry that he wanted to get rid of as soon as possible, converting them into cash and depositing them in the bank. Carrying gold bars and bricks around all day was just too conspicuous…

Shui Miao didn’t have much luggage, but adding Master Wang Yong’s two boxes of antiques made it a bit heavy.

Putting everything into the trunk, Shui Miao got into Director Zhang’s car.

Director Zhang drove himself and handed Shui Miao a paper package from the back seat. “This is the ten thousand yuan refund from the police station for your rent. Keep it safe.”

Shui Miao hesitated to take it. “Director, I didn’t pay that much in rent…”

Director Zhang shoved the package into Shui Miao’s arms. “I say you did, so you did. Don’t argue.”

“Uh…”

Shui Miao was taken aback again. It was clear that Director Zhang had something big in mind for him.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, nor is there such a thing as getting something without effort.

Feeling uneasy, Shui Miao asked again as Director Zhang started the car. “Director, please tell me what you want me to do. If you don’t say, I’ll feel uncomfortable.”

“Haha, you really are a kid who hasn’t seen much of the world,” Director Zhang chuckled. “Did you know? I was even planning to compensate you with Liu Hongmei’s house. Although it’s worth more than ten million yuan, it’s still nothing compared to what you’ve been through!”

“…”

Shui Miao was shocked!

What was going on? Why was Director Zhang treating him like this? Why would he even consider giving him Liu Hongmei’s house? It was simply unbelievable!

Seeing Shui Miao’s shocked expression, Director Zhang suddenly sighed. “Kid, I’ll tell you the truth. Actually, you and I are family!”

“What!?”

Shui Miao was completely confused. When had he become family with Director Zhang?