Ghost Breath: Volume 2

By Nan FangDeMeng

Have you ever felt that you were staring into a pair of eyes in the dark? Have you ever heard a voice that was not normal in your ears? Have you ever seen an unexperienced scene reflected in your mind? Have you ever realized that the mysterious aura around your bed in the middle of the night …

A strange woman sitting on her back in a cinema

A human head was floating outside the door.

A weird handprint on the apartment wall.

The thousand-year-old female corpse at the bottom of the lake.

A child with a twisted neck...

Psyche, strange talk, horror, suspense stories.

The short story was the main story, while the middle story was the main story.

Please read in order.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Apr 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781648973994

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DEMONS

CHAPTER 101 - FANTASY LIFE 20

These people are all family. The Mao said.

Then the Mao walked up slowly and asked loudly: Is Old Man Yu home?

One of the women replied, I'm not here. I just left!

When will you be back?

That should be enough.

Oh, you still have spare rooms?

I do!

Sure, I have a few friends here. If they don't go back later, I'll stay in your house, right?

Alright!

Give me a cheap price!

Fifty rooms.

Mao agreed and then walked back to Zhang Nan, and said: If you guys decide to live in the village later, come and find them here. Their room is not bad, it is pretty clean.

Zhang Nan nodded his head, he did not mind at all and after a few seconds of silence, he asked Mao: Who was the Old Man Yu you were talking about?

Oh, it's an old man, around 80 something. The leader of this large family should be someone who understands. If you want to know more, you can ask him.

Alright, the woman said that he will be back soon. Let's wait here.

Alright. Mao turned around and shouted at the woman: Sister-in-law, please move a few stools over. I have a few friends who want to talk to Old Man Yu about something.

The woman didn't reply. She just asked the other two women to bring a few stools over, doing things in an exceptionally straightforward and capable manner.

After they sat down, Cheng Siqi asked the Mao: Why do you call her sister-in-law?

Mao laughed and said: You don't know, in this area, as long as it's a married woman, we all call them sister-in-law.

Yes! The Xiao Wu also said, We did the same.

Zhang Nan was not interested in these customs and he was thinking about something else. After a while, he asked: Doctor Mao, the Monk Longevity you mentioned just now, is it that clay puppet, far from here?

Leave this place ah … I think it's a bit of a walk, maybe thirty or forty minutes, but I've never been there, so I've heard about it from others. "

You said that people with Longevity Village often go over to pay respects to that clay puppet?

Mm … I used to go there a lot anyway, but now I don't know. You guys can ask Old Man Yu about this later, he will definitely know. "

As he spoke, a gust of cold wind blew past, causing the rice in the bamboo basket to rustle. Mao sneezed and immediately took out a handkerchief to wipe his nose.

Seeing that Mao was actually using a handkerchief, Zhang Nan became curious and asked, Doctor Mao, you still use a handkerchief?

Yeah. Mao laughed and returned the handkerchief to his pocket, I have always loved to use handkerchiefs since I was young. I am not used to using paper towels.

He's just like that, a very traditional person. Xiao Wu laughed.

Yeah, it's not just me. People here are very traditional. Mao stared at the women.

I can see it. Cheng Siqi said.

Zhang Nanxin thought: This is similar to me, the communication is so advanced, but I like to use traditional means of communication.

The more remote the countryside, the more traditional the habits of life, and the modern society, there is no doubt about this.

In contrast, Shanghai, although it also has some rural areas, is now small because of the convenience of transportation. The people who live there have little difference in their thoughts and behavior from the urban population, and also a lot of interaction.

Understanding this, Zhang Nan did not speak anymore, and sat down quietly and waited.

After a while, a tall and big old man, followed by two middle-aged men, hefted a hoe and walked briskly to the front of the house.

Dada, someone is looking for you. The woman from before pointed with her finger.

Mao hurriedly introduced. This is Old Man Yu, he must have just returned from farming.

What does the woman mean by Dada? Wang Zili asked.

Oh, for those of us here, be it our fathers, eunuchs or father-in-law, we will all be called Da Da. For women, we will all be called Senior Servant. That woman is the daughter-in-law of Old Man Yu. The Mao explained.

What bird's name? Wang Zili retorted softly.

Who is it? Old Man Yu put down his hoe and asked.

Mao stepped forward and greeted him: Old Man Yu, it's me, remember? Doctor Mao of Hu Village, I have treated you before.

Oh … Old Man Yu clapped his hands, and his expression immediately became a lot more amiable, I remember, how come I don't? That time I twisted my waist, you let me see it, yet you didn't charge me for it.

Just like what Old Man Yu said, a few months ago, Old Man Yu twisted his waist and invited him over. Mao gave him a free diagnosis and massaged him, then gave him a few pieces of ointments.

Yes, it's me. The Mao smiled and nodded.

Wang Zili also said to Xiao Wu beside him: This student of yours is not bad.

Of course. He was born with enough brotherhood and loyalty. There's nothing to say. Xiao Wu felt his face lit up.

You're looking for me? Old Man Yu asked.

No, I have a few friends looking for you. They want to ask you something, and this matter is quite troublesome. I don't know if it happened 20 or 30 years ago, but if it was a major event, based on your memory, you would definitely remember it! Mao flattered Old Man Yu on the way.

Old Man Yu was eighty-five years old and was still as strong as a cow. He was clear-headed and had a good understanding of the various matters, including relationships, in the Ancient Code of Longevity Village.

Sure, ask away. Old Man Yu said politely.

Mao turned to look at Zhang Nan, who said: Are we going to chat here? If we can find a place, we still have a lot of things we want to ask about."

Alright, then let's go to the inner room. Wen Fang, make me some tea!

Everyone followed Old Man Yu into the room. Zhang Nan saw that the furnishings in the room were just as simple and crude as the old couple's house. A green stone with a longevity wheel engraved on it was placed on a long table by the wall.

Old Man Yu asked his two sons to help him bring in a stool outside and also had her daughter-in-law Wen Fang make a big pot of purple tea. During this time, Cheng Qiuna came in again feeling sleepy and fell asleep while leaning on Cheng Siqi's shoulder.

When he sat down, Zhang Nan noticed that the Old Man Yu and his son's and daughter-in-law had itchy bodies. They would unconsciously scratch them, and their expressions would become painful. Zhang Nan secretly decided that he must find a chance to clear up this matter.

Now ask.

Old Man Yu finished grabbing onto his back, he hugged his knees and looked at Zhang Nan. Old Man Yu's daughter-in-law Wen Fang closed the door for them.

The main reason we're here today is to inquire about someone from you. Wang Zili spoke first.

Who?

A person named Sun Tiangui should have come here twenty to thirty years ago. Do you have any impression of him?

Hearing the name Sun Tiangui, Old Man Yu thought for a moment, then asked: What's wrong?

Old Man Yu's expression had already clearly told Zhang Nan that he knew Sun Tiangui.

Indeed, someone called Sun Tiangui has come to your village, right? Zhang Nan asked.

Old Man Yu looked at Zhang Nan and remained silent for a moment.

Zhang Nan knew that this place was both traditional and conservative. How to pry open the mouths of these villagers was the key.

I'll just speak to you openly … Wang Zili's tone became serious, We need to investigate this Sun Tiangui fellow, and he is related to a murder case. This comrade here is also a police officer, so I hope you will cooperate with us, alright?

After saying that, Wang Zili shot Xiao Wu a glance. Xiao Wu immediately took out his police badge and handed it over to Old Man Yu, saying, I am from Yuxi Public Security Division, I used to be classmates with Mao.

Mao nodded and said, Yes.

Wang Zili revealed his identity as a police officer, obviously wanting to tell Old Man Yu: It doesn't matter if you are willing or not, you have to tell us what we want to know.

Zhang Nan understood that most of the time, the authority of a police officer was still more effective.

Upon hearing that it was the police, Old Man Yu's expression changed slightly as he mumbled, Oh … Oh... Is that so … I don't know... You policemen will come …"

Speak. Sun Tiangui came to your Longevity Village, of course. " Wang Zili did not seem to have any patience.

Mm … Just a moment ago, when you said this name, I really couldn't recall, because that person had only been here for a few days, and there weren't just one or two outsiders who came to our Longevity Village. Old Man Yu tried his best to defend himself.

That's right, then why do you have an impression of Sun Tiangui? Zhang Nan immediately asked.

Main... Back then, he lived in my house, is there still more … The people of our village have a deep impression of Yumei.

Yumei? Zhang Nan's eyes shone with light, Are you talking about Sun Yumei?

CHAPTER 102 - FANTASY LIFE 21

That's right, isn't she just Sun Tiangui's daughter … But that girl … Tsk tsk … I really …" Old Man Yu's expression was very complicated.

In other words, Sun Tiangui had brought his daughter along that year. Wang Zili looked at Zhang Nan.

Sun Yumei, Sun Yumei, how old was she back then … Zhang Nan thoughtfully said to himself, and then asked: Do you still remember the exact date Sun Tiangui arrived at your Longevity Village?

Zhang Nanxin knew that this was a little difficult for the Old Man Yu. After all, it was a long time ago and it was not easy to remember the exact date.

Unexpectedly, Old Man Yu replied without thinking, Twenty-eight years ago, during the Dragon Boat Festival.

How can you remember it so clearly? Wang Zili was very curious.

Not just me, this matter is known by everyone here, and we all remember it very clearly. Because the girl … Let me tell you... Evil!" Old Man Yu put his hand to his mouth and lowered his voice, purposely creating a strange atmosphere.

Oh? What kind of evil method is this? Wang Zili frowned.

Wait! Let's clear up the time first. You said... It's twenty-eight years ago that Sun Tiangui brought his daughter Sun Yumei to the Longevity Village. Are you sure about this? Zhang Nan asked anxiously.

I'm sure! Of course I'm sure! Old Man Yu answered confidently.

What's wrong with the time? Wang Zili turned and asked Zhang Nan, he did not understand why Zhang Nan was so stubborn about the specific date.

Zhang Nan pondered for a long time before replying, I thought that not long ago, when I went to Zhangze Town to investigate Xu Juan's situation, Xu Juan's cousin told me that she was thirty-four years old and Sun Yumei was one year older than her. In other words, if Sun Yumei was still alive, she should be thirty-five years old this year. Sun Tiangui lied and said that when she was eight years old, she sent her to a deaf and mute school. We also found out later on that Sun Yumei was actually imprisoned in the cellar by him since then. Now, we also know that Sun Tiangui brought Sun Yumei to the Longevity Village twenty-eight years ago. If we were to take a closer look, that year, Sun Yumei was coincidentally around seven or eight years old. The reason why Sun Yumei was turned into a devil might also have something to do with them coming to Longevity Village.

Hearing that Zhang Nan had organized the time lines, Wang Zili thought for a moment, then nodded his head and said: En, that makes sense, if not it would not be so coincidental.

Xiao Wu, who was still confused, asked Cheng Siqi who was beside him in a light voice, What are they talking about? Cheng Siqi indicated that she did not ask anymore.

Oh, your brain is good! That's right, that's right. Yumei did indeed appear to be around seven or eight years old back then, which is why she's so evil! The Old Man Yu said.

Okay, tell us in detail everything that Sun Tiangui brought Sun Yumei here to do. Why did he come to the Longevity Village? Zhang Nan asked.

Alright, I'll tell you from the beginning. I guarantee that you won't believe me after hearing it. Old Man Yu frowned and slowly said, That year... The father and daughter duo came to Longevity Village before the Dragon Boat Festival, and they were especially polite when they first arrived. They even brought quite a few dumplings for us, and gave each of our families two. That time, we were not as poor as we are now, so there was a person who was good to us. We all remembered that later on, we found out that Sun Tiangui, an outsider who came to the Longevity Village, was trying to find a way to live longer. We understood how the people of our village live longer, and why they live longer lives.

Isn't that normal? Wang Zili said.

That's right! Right now, there will always be people who come over to ask us about the secrets of longevity, and we won't be surprised at all. At that time, just like how we treated Sun Tiangui, we only said that people on our side ate well, slept well, and lived a long life!

But, we just heard from the doctors in the Mao that the people in your village live long lives by paying respects to the Monk Longevity? Zhang Nan was suspicious.

Hey! Well, you mentioned the key. Mao is a member of our neighboring village's Hu Village, so he knows about the matters of Monk Longevity. He's also friends with you two, so he will tell you two about this matter. But normally, we would not mention the Monk Longevity to outsiders, because … Because... It's hard to say … Old Man Yu's expression suddenly turned sour, and he let out a long sigh.

The others waited quietly for Old Man Yu to continue.

Outside the window, the sky gradually darkened and the sun was about to set.

After being silent for a while, Old Man Yu said, At that time, even if Sun Tiangui listened to us, he still wouldn't believe us and would keep asking us. After that, we had no other choice. But I feel... Before Sun Tiangui came to our village, he should have heard some things about our village.

The Old Man Yu took a sip of tea and continued, "Actually, a long time ago, the Monk Longevity was not called Monk Longevity. Everyone in our village called it the Life Bodhisattva, that Earth Bodhisattva.

What is Blood Forest? Wang Zili was startled.

Because in that forest, the leaves of every tree are blood-red, that's why it's called Blood Forest. It is also because we have Blood Forest that our lives are not so well off. To this day, it is truly painful …

Wait a minute, I heard that it sounded a little strange. That patch of forest, was it not there before? Zhang Nan did not understand, and thought to himself, something like a forest, shouldn't it be formed gradually? From Old Man Yu's tone, it seemed like he had suddenly appeared.

Furthermore, he was not sure which tree in this world's leaves were blood-red.

Yes! Not before, but that was decades ago! " Old Man Yu's reply was resolute and decisive, and he slowly shook his head as if he had gone through many vicissitudes of life.

I have more or less heard about Blood Forest from my village … The Mao interrupted and helped to explain, "Speaking of which, a long time ago, there was a lush forest to the east of the village of Longevity Village. The Monk Longevity stayed in the forest, but somehow, all the leaves in the forest turned blood-red, and they would even drip blood.

Mao's words were clearly more orderly than Old Man Yu's, making Zhang Nan and the others more comfortable listening to it. Especially for Wang Zili, he was very fed up with Old Man Yu's slow and unhurried way of narration.

Mm, it's just as you said … Probably... Forty, fifty, maybe fifty, sixty years ago... I remember that year when there was a famine, and overnight, the forest to the east of the village turned blood-red. Those leaves were still dripping blood, and we were all fooled by them. Old Man Yu said excitedly.

And then? Wang Zili urged.

Later … Then no one would dare to enter the forest. You know now, people from our Longevity Village, we used to go to the hillside to worship Bodhisattva Longevity, always worshipping, which is why we have such a long life. But after that Blood Forest appeared, none of us dared to enter … "

Is there really no one who dares to enter? What if we go in? Cheng Siqi who had been silent all this time could not help but ask. Even the sleeping Cheng Qiuna had woken up and was listening to their conversation quietly.

You said you can't go in … There must have been people who went in, but those people … Tsk tsk … Basically no one will be able to come back! " The Old Man Yu shook his head again.

Died inside? Wang Zili asked.

Yes, as long as we enter that forest, we can guarantee that we won't be able to survive. That place later on became a taboo. Because the Monk Longevity is within the Blood Forest, we can no longer go and pay our respects. And slowly, our people have a strange disease … Old Man Yu sighed with emotion.

Do you know what kind of strange disease it is? Zhang Nan looked at Mao.

Mao shook his head, indicating that he did not know anything.

Mao was not even born then!

Zhang Nanxin thought that was right, the Mao looked to be no more than thirty years old.

Speaking of which, that illness has made us suffer miserably enough. Everyone in the village has not been well off, and I remember our strange illness very clearly, starting from the moment Blood Forest appeared!

What kind of illness is it? I've never heard of it! Mao asked.

Do you feel itchy about the symptoms of this disease? Zhang Nan asked.

How do you know? Old Man Yu was stunned.

CHAPTER 103 - FANTASY LIFE 22

I observed it.

That's right … This illness … it's hard to bear … Not only is my body itchy, but I also feel extremely uncomfortable. Sometimes, the pain is unbearable, and what's worse is that I can even bleed for no reason! " When the illness was mentioned, Old Man Yu was in extreme pain.

It just so happened that an old lady walked in and poured tea for them. Old Man Yu pointed and said, Oh yeah, this my second young mistress, she cried out in pain once, rolling on the ground with blood all over her body … Really … It can't stop the earth from flowing in!

The old woman nodded and said with an expression she didn't dare to recall, Yes, yes, yes, don't mention it!

The more Zhang Nan heard, the weirder he felt it was. There's actually blood on your body? Where is the bleeding?

Everywhere! Last time... I remember it was two arms and my left thigh. There was also some blood on my stomach! the old woman replied.

That sounds really weird! Is it because, first, the forest turned blood-red, and then your body developed this illness that will cause itchiness, pain, and even bleeding? Wang Zili asked.

More or less. Old Man Yu nodded his head.

Haven't you talked to a doctor? Mao is a village doctor, why aren't you looking for him?

How can it be that he hasn't called a doctor, but what's the use? At that time, we specially went to the provincial capital to check on this disease, and there were also specialized doctors who came to our village to treat us, but they were still unable to find anything! No one knew what disease we were suffering from, but we stopped investigating and thought that this disease would probably heal itself. As a result, decades have passed and the disease has become more severe, especially recently … Every day we feel that the back itch is not good, often want to bleed. Say... Even if we let the Mao come and treat us, what use would it be? The Mao was just a village doctor, how could he be stronger than those doctors in the big hospitals? Besides, our village doesn't want outsiders to know so many things about it …" The more Old Man Yu spoke, the closer his eyebrows creased, as though he was complaining to them.

That's true. The medical equipment and technology of a large hospital, a small village doctor like me, definitely cannot be compared with it. The Mao said.

Exactly! I can't take it anymore, I'm almost going to break my skin! Old Man Yu's second sister did not go out immediately after pouring them some tea. Instead, he stood blankly by the door and listened to them speak.

Right, it's not just these! On our backs, there are still many bloody marks that can't be removed! " The Old Man Yu complained.

Blood Seal? Show us what bloody mark it is. Wang Zili said.

Sure! As he said that, Old Man Yu took off his outer garment, and unrestrainedly pulled up the woolen sweater, turning his back towards Zhang Nan and the others. It was exactly as Old Man Yu had said, his back was covered in pieces of scarlet red blood marks, and his human-like palm was irregular shaped.

Oh, how disgusting! Cheng Qiuna did not dare to look and turned her head.

Zhang Nan and Mao looked closer, and Mao even touched it.

Does it hurt? Mao asked.

It doesn't hurt now. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it tickles! The Old Man Yu replied.

It looks like a symptom of sepsis, but according to the description, it shouldn't be. The Mao said.

Zhang Nan observed for a moment, his expression showing that he wanted to say something but was unable to.

Old Man Yu put down the woolen sweater, put on his jacket again and muttered, It's precisely this disease that makes us wish we were dead. The people outside are jealous of our longevity, but they don't know our suffering! Think about it, why do you need to live for a hundred years? To be happy for a few decades, you are much stronger than us!

That's true. Wang Zili felt that the words of the Old Man Yu were filled with philosophy, and he agreed with him.

From the surface, it's clear that your disease is related to that Blood Forest … Zhang Nanxin's head throbbed, Is that forest still there?

Here! The Old Man Yu replied.

What will happen to the people who step into the forest? For example, to die. How do they die?

We don't know exactly how they died. After all, we haven't seen them properly, and those who went in didn't come out. But someone said … Those who enter will become desiccated corpses! " The Old Man Yu said again.

Dry corpse? Can this happen? The Xiao Wu on the side became more and more surprised as he could not believe what he heard.

Why don't you believe it?

Wait. You just said that those who went in didn't come out at all. You used the word 'basic' to mean that someone had come out before?" Zhang Nan suddenly asked.

Yes! Only one person entered Blood Forest and came out! "

Who?

Yumei!

Zhang Nan was stunned.

Sun Tiangui's daughter, Sun Yumei? Wasn't she here with her father? And he's a child. Wang Zili felt that it was strange.

"So I just said, that girl is evil! The more sinister thing is yet to come. Listen to me slowly. That year … After Sun Tiangui brought his daughter to our village, he first courteously invited our villagers to eat dumplings to get close to him, then immediately asked us about the secrets to longevity. When we told him about the matter of Monk Longevity, he immediately wanted to drag Yumei and run over to the village to worship, but the problem was that he already had the Blood Forest, and the Monk Longevity is also in the forest, so no one can enter.

Then he must be very unwilling, right? Cheng Siqi asked.

There's nothing we can do even if we don't want to. We have to die if we enter. But... That night, Sun Tiangui and Yumei slept at my house. His daughter, Yumei, actually ran over to Blood Forest alone in the middle of the night!

Instantly, the entire hall went silent.

Are you sure? His daughter must be sick, right? Cheng Qiuna shouted.

Could it be … His daughter wants to live longer than he does? But his daughter is only a seven or eight year old child. This doesn't make sense … " Xiao Wu scratched his head.

What do you mean long life? Yumei is bewitched! Old Man Yu's second sister said loudly.

Mm … That seems to be the only explanation. " Cheng Qiuna nodded as if she understood.

Tell me clearly, how did you know that Sun Yumei had gone to the Blood Forest, and how did she come out of it? Wang Zili gestured for the others to be quiet.

She didn't come out right away! Old Man Yu's second sister stomped his feet and replied.

He didn't come out immediately? How long was she gone? Explain first how you found out that she went to the Blood Forest, did she say it herself?

There's no need to say it! We saw it! Old Man Yu spread out his hands and replied, Yumei entered the forest at that time, and no one noticed her in the middle of the night. But it has already been three days since she walked out of the forest, and we accompanied Sun Tiangui in searching for her everywhere. The group of us stood on the small dirt slope beside the trees and watched her walk slowly out by herself. And maybe... What she did... I don't even know what to say …"

What action? Wang Zili asked.

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She spread out her hands, face and hands, and she was still smiling, and then she walked slowly out of it.

Wang Zili and Zhang Nan thought of the scene at the same time, and felt it to be extremely strange.

And when she comes out? Nothing at all? Wang Zili continued to ask.

Yes, it's a problem, but it's a good thing! When he said the word good, Old Man Yu purposely emphasized his tone as if he was saying the opposite of what he wanted to say.

She's not sick like you are?

Old Man Yu shook his head vigorously, and asked: Do you guys know how she is?

Before anyone could reply, Old Man Yu's second sister could not help but shout out: Yumei is pregnant!

Everyone turned pale with fright, unable to react for a moment.

After a few seconds of silence, Wang Zili asked, Did I hear it right? Pregnant? How old is she …"

Cheng Qiuna covered her mouth and said, Oh my god! An eight-year-old girl, how did she get pregnant?!

"That's why I said that the girl was so evil, so evil that even you all wouldn't believe me! When she came out of the Blood Forest, she was still just pregnant. She was pregnant for several months and looked like she was about to give birth to a baby. Old Man Yu whispered.

Indeed, if it wasn't for the fact that Zhang Nan and his father had experienced all sorts of strange things together, that Sun Tiangui and his daughter weren't ordinary people, it would have been absolutely impossible for them to believe such a thing.

How old is a woman before she can have children? Wang Zili asked.

He should be around ten years old. Cheng Siqi replied.

I've heard that the youngest mother in the world is only five years old. Zhang Nan slowly said, But even if we assume that Sun Yumei is similar to this type of special situation, she would not be able to conceive of having a pregnancy of a few months in three days' time …

What was your reaction back then, and how did you deal with it? Wang Zili stopped thinking and continued to ask Old Man Yu.

"We must have been frightened! An eight year old child actually became pregnant, this was outrageous! Then, Sun Tiangui asked her what she had been doing in the forest these past few days. Because she was deaf and mute, when Sun Tiangui talked to her, he could only do some movements with his hands. Who would have known that without even saying a word, she wouldn't move her hands and kept on laughing and laughing. After that, Sun Tiangui panicked and slapped her a few times, but she still ended up like this.

And then?

And then? Sun Tiangui then took her away, and stayed in my house's guest room, but we do not know what they said. Later … Sun Tiangui had a strange disease, this kind of disease was not common anymore, 20 or 30 years ago, it was more of a disease, he was mainly stabbed by the poisonous flowers nearby. Right! There it is... Mulberry Mountain Flower Poison!

Hearing about the Mulberry Mountain Flower, Zhang Nan suddenly thought about the source of the Flower Poison that the Mr.Yuan had mentioned. His heart shivered, and he immediately asked: Mulan Mountain Flower … Is it a poisonous flower near your Longevity Village?

Yes, there are some near Longevity Village. There are also some in other parts of Yunnan, but they are few. This flower is close to the Blood Forest, if it gets stung, it will be poisoned! I suspect that when Sun Tiangui was bringing his daughter around the Blood Forest area, she was accidentally stung by the Mulan Mountain Flower!

Then after being infected with this flower poison, what sort of symptoms do you have? Cheng Siqi asked anxiously.

Symptoms... It's just that I feel uncomfortable. I don't seem to be in the mood, and I always want to sleep. It seems like … There will even be illusions and such!

Cheng Siqi and Zhang Nan looked at each other. The characteristics of the poison in the Multicolored Mountain Flower were obviously the same as the symptoms of Cheng Qiuna's Flower Poison.

To the end... Will you... Die? Cheng Siqi asked after waiting for a long time.

"He shouldn't be able to live, right? In the past, there were people who were poisoned by the mountain flower, and after being tortured for a few months, they all died, so we knew how strong the flower was, and were generally very careful, but Sun Tiangui would definitely not recognize the flower.

Hearing Old Man Yu's words, Cheng Siqi felt as if she was struck by lightning, causing him to become even more afraid.

Continue talking, what happened to Sun Tiangui after he was poisoned by the flower poison? Wang Zili asked.

At the same time, Zhang Nan was also thinking: Since Sun Tiangui was poisoned with the mountain flower poison more than twenty years ago and the infected people also had to die, how did he survive this ordeal?

"After Sun Tiangui was poisoned, of course he had gone to various places to look for doctors and even went to the county to see a doctor. None of them were able to cure him, but after that he had no choice but to return to Shanghai and say that the medical facilities in Shanghai were good, so there might be a chance of survival. But at that time, Yumei's stomach was already full, it was inconvenient to sit in the carriage, and there was no one who was sensible enough to take care of him, so Sun Tiangui simply threw away the money and had our village's people take care of him, thus Yumei was thrown into the Longevity Village and Sun Tiangui went home alone.

Oh? Who took care of Sun Yumei at that time? Zhang Nan asked.

My family, my elder sister, and my second elder sister. However … What happened afterwards, I am not too sure myself, and it was today that I talked too much. The Old Man Yu had a complicated look on his face.

Your second sister?

Yes! I looked after that girl! " Sun Tiangui's second sister had not left, he was still standing by the door, but like Sun Tiangui, he had a complicated expression on his face, making it difficult for his to say anything.

What are you doing? If the police are questioning us, we'll let you all know! Xiao Wu assumed a posture.

Tell me about it! Since you have taken care of Sun Yumei before, then what happened to Sun Yumei? Didn't she get pregnant? Wang Zili asked.

At this time, Zhang Nan, Wang Zili, Xiao Wu and the others were extremely curious about the child that Sun Yumei had carried all those years ago.

Yes, my sister and I are looking after her, but that girl is very strange. Sometimes … and it scares us. " Old Man Yu's second sister recalled the scene and a shadow appeared in her heart.

Yes, that girl Yumei, her face was expressionless and she would appear like a ghost behind us all day long. She didn't eat much and always stayed in her room all by herself, I still remember one night when I saw her sitting alone on the windowsill alone, gazing at the moon. Her mouth moved for some unknown reason, and although she clearly couldn't speak, she seemed to be talking to someone. It scared me! Old Man Yu recalled.

Right, right! That girl is really … I still remember it clearly … Second sister of the Old Man Yu answered, "And the key is right … The girl is deaf and dumb, and she can't talk to us. We don't know what she's thinking.

Zhang Nan thought that it was true, it was quite troublesome to get a group of people from the village who could not read a few words to take care of a deaf and dumb child.

Are you guys going to take care of Sun Yumei until she gives birth? Wang Zili asked.

No! How could it be that she had not given birth to Little Treasure yet … She just … She just … Let's go!

He left? Where do you want to go, and why do you want to go? Wang Zili was startled.

Aiyo … How could we be so kind? We took care of her until she gave birth to Little Treasure, that village back then … Don't you know that after that man left this evil girl in our house, the villagers all told us that they wanted us to drive her away? After that, we had no choice but to let the girl leave. Besides, the man didn't give us much money, so we can still look after the girl for more than a month! "

The Second Sister of the Old Man Yu was straightforward and whatever he said made the Old Man Yu anxious.

Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense, I'll talk! Why do you want us to chase that girl out? She wanted to leave herself, and there were several times when she wanted to leave, but I refused. After that, there was nothing we could do. One morning when we saw her leave, we couldn't stop her anymore!" The Old Man Yu spoke very quickly.

But it's also true that the other villagers wanted you to chase her away, right? Zhang Nan asked.

That's true … Old Man Yu spoke slowly, An eight-year-old girl is pregnant, and it's strange. Which village do you think would dare to stay in back then? Furthermore, our village has always been conservative. Even if an unmarried girl gets pregnant, it would be a huge matter!

Zhang Nan understood the situation, nodded, and asked again: Where did Sun Yumei go? Have you seen her since?

I've never seen her again, who knows where she went. She doesn't live in our village anymore! The Old Man Yu said resolutely.

No way … Let one of you get pregnant... Girl, you left alone? Cheng Qiuna asked urgently, but she immediately realized that her question was very awkward.

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Yeah, there's nothing we can do! Old Man Yu's second sister spread his hands.

Nothing about her? Wang Zili asked.

No! The Old Man Yu replied.

That is to say, a little girl with a big belly has actually disappeared from the face of the earth? Then do you know whether she has children or not? " Wang Zili laughed dryly.

Old Man Yu shook his head, feeling wronged.

thought about it carefully, and felt that this situation was not completely impossible. Compared to the current situation, the flow of information back then was not developed enough, and adding that it was in a remote place with a bigger seal, the situation inside the Sun Tiangui's home cellar was still fresh in his mind. Sun Yumei must have been refined into a Yin Sha there, could it be that after Sun Yumei left the Longevity Village, he travelled all the way back to Shanghai?

Zhang Nan immediately rejected this speculation, because even if it was in reality, it was not possible.

Other than that, had Sun Yumei ever given birth to a child? If so, where was the child now? Who was the father? These are critical issues.

In short, by the time Sun Yumei left the Longevity Village, her clue would have been completely cut off.

Zhang Nan stood up. Because the chair was too short and he had been sitting for a long time, his legs felt a bit sore and numb.

That's all I have to say. I have been bothering you for a long time. Zhang Nan said politely.

It's fine. Anyway, if there's anyone who doesn't know, they can just ask us. It's been so long, so it doesn't matter! Old Man Yu laughed.

Zhang Nan did not say anything, and inwardly thought that it was those ancient stories that had an impact on the current situation.

Then Old Man Yu, arrange a few rooms for them. I'll pass them to you. The Mao said to the Old Man Yu, then he turned to face the Xiao Wu: I still have to go for a diagnosis, so I'll be leaving first. The Old Man Yu is not bad, you guys have something to talk to him about.

Alright, get back to work. Xiao Wu shook his hand.

Just don't drive us out too. Wang Zili did not forget to say this.

After Mao left, Zhang Nan and the others were arranged to stay in the guest rooms. Zhang Nan and Wang Zili would sleep in one room, Cheng Siqi and would sleep in one room, and Xiao Wu would sleep in one room. Zhang Nan wanted to stay here for another two days, so Wang Zili paid the rent for the two days in one go.

After all, there were still a lot of things that needed to be investigated.

As they were friends of the Mao and also members of the police, the Old Man Yu's family were quite enthusiastic about their hospitality and gave them a rich dinner. There was meat and fish, and they even killed a chicken. After eating and drinking until they were full, it was already 8 PM. Cheng Qiuna's condition was not too good, so Cheng Siqi accompanied her back to her room to sleep, while Xiao Wu drove to find a gas station to fill up the stomach. Since Zhang Nan and Wang Zili had nothing to do, they strolled around the village.

The majority of Longevity Village users were elderly, hence they slept very early. Thus, after eight o'clock, there were almost no pedestrians to be seen outside.

Occasionally, he would pass by two villagers and see that Zhang Nan was still dressed in his sunglasses and a suit, it was a little incomprehensible.

What do you think? After a moment of silence, Wang Zili asked.

How about what? Zhang Nan asked.

Just how much does this have to do with the four murders in Shanghai?

I've said it before, the murder case in Shanghai was just a pretense. The purpose was to lure us here, since Cheng Qiuna was infected by the Flower Poison, we didn't have a choice. Now it seems that Sun Tiangui and his daughter had indeed experienced some strange things at Longevity Village, and I had a faint feeling that Sun Yumei was the core of the problem. My previous views and judgement were also slowly being overturned. So we …"

Wait … Wang Zili interrupted, I keep having the feeling that you have overemphasized the link between the two matters.

What do you mean?

Sun Tiangui and Sun Yumei did indeed experience some strange things in the Longevity Village, but to be honest, I really couldn't tell how much of a relationship you have with the things that are happening right now. The link between the two events is too weak, and there is almost no evidence to prove it. It's just our speculation, but have you considered the possibility? In fact, the connection between the two events is not as strong as we imagined."

Wang Zili's words were not unreasonable, he thought seriously for a moment.

"The core of this matter is slowly changing. I admit that part of the things that Sun Tiangui and his father did in Shanghai should have been isolated from the core events. But I still maintain my point of view. Twenty-eight years ago, the experiences Sun Tiangui and her father had in Longevity Village, must have been the starting point of the entire incident. Big efforts, I am different from you, I am not a police officer, and I don't need to think about things from evidence. I am just an unknown psychic who relies on intuition and experience.

Mm, it's good that you're confident.

Right now, there are a few problems waiting for us to solve. Firstly, how did Sun Tiangui end up with the mountain flower poison? Obviously, that mulberry blossom had been turned into a Flower Poison, then who was it that made it into a Flower Poison? Secondly, why would Sun Yumei go to the Blood Forest alone? How could she come out safe and sound? And listening to Old Man Yu's narration, ever since Sun Yumei had walked out of the Profound Sky Continent, her demeanor and demeanor had changed greatly. That set of Blood Forest seems to have changed her by quite a bit.

That's right. We have to investigate that forest thoroughly. I've never heard of a tree bleeding even after living for so long.

Third... Since Sun Yumei is pregnant, then the child inside her stomach must be a child, but you also know, later on at Zhangze Town, there was no child at all within the Sun Tiangui's home. Sun Yumei is deaf and mute, it is easy for Sun Tiangui to control her, but for a child who knows how to cause a ruckus, it is almost impossible for others to not notice. In addition, I have a question as to who the man who made Sun Yumei pregnant was.

Nan... You said... Sun Yumei … Is it a child? Wang Zili suddenly stuttered.

Zhang Nan was silent for a moment, and his thoughts swirled about Wang Zili as well.

"From a biological point of view, when a woman is pregnant, she must be an infant that has inherited her parents' genes. However, the process of Sun Yumei's pregnancy seems to be illogical … I have also considered if Sun Yumei contracted some kind of new disease that was rarely seen, causing her to look like she was pregnant. But just now when I was eating, I asked the big sister of the Old Man Yu in private. A hundred year old lady, who used to be the midwife in charge of delivery in the village, said that it was absolutely true that Sun Yumei was pregnant.

Is that so … This is strange … Wang Zili naturally knew that fetal movement was an important characteristic that reflected a woman's pregnancy.

I feel that the Old Man Yu family is very simple and wouldn't lie. Moreover, the matter regarding Sun Yumei left a deep impression on them, so they are certain that Sun Yumei is pregnant. Under normal circumstances, however, it would be impossible for the fetus to grow so fast. This is against common sense …"

Zhang Nan looked up into the night sky and asked faintly, What exactly is that fetus …? Or perhaps, what is it that Sun Yumei is carrying …

The two fell into silence.

After waiting for a long time, Wang Zili said, Put this question aside. I also have a question in my heart.

Go ahead.

"According to your previous deduction, when Sun Tiangui came to the Longevity Village, he learned evil arts from someone, and then he naturally switched lives with that brat called Wang Hu. However, we did not find anyone who was proficient in evil arts here, and it seems that none of them were previously there. They were all normal villagers, only that they had a longer lifespan.

You don't observe very carefully. Or rather, there are some things that you don't understand.

Don't f * cking beat around the bush, hurry up and say it! Wang Zili said in a rough voice.

You think that no one will know any evil arts here, but I think that there must be an evil arts expert, at least who has been here before. Think about it, who made the Flower Poison of the Mulberry Flower, and who drugged Cheng Qiuna? There's one more thing you should have seen. There are blood-red marks on the back of Old Man Yu. I actually wanted to say this earlier, but I'm afraid that I might unduly alarm the villagers.

What do you mean, what happened to him? Wang Zili asked anxiously.

Old Man Yu and other villagers with similar symptoms have some kind of blood curse! blood curse is also an evil technique!

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Huh? Wang Zili was in disbelief, Your information is really huge! They... You mean, everyone in this village is under a curse?"

It should be so. blood curse and normal evil techniques were different, but they were a branch of the evil techniques, and blood curse were split into Death blood curse and Living blood curse, Death blood curse was a technique that came out of thin air, and Living blood curse used human blood to create techniques. Old Man Yu and the other villagers were obviously killed by the blood curse. This Incantation has been hidden very deeply and has been around for a long time. The person who cast this Incantation must not be simple.

Then what is the purpose of the person who placed the curse? Or what can he get?

I'm not sure. I can't figure out the other party's intentions. It seemed like Old Man Yu and the rest were only suffering, and wouldn't die easily. However, Old Man Yu said that their situation was getting worse and worse recently, and he didn't know what would happen next. Other than that, I suspect that the Blood Forest at the east side was formed by someone from the blood curse. From the moment I stepped into the Longevity Village, I had already sensed a strong aura filled with bloody energy. Zhang Nan said as he took a deep breath.

Wang Zili rarely saw such an expression, and there were not many people who could cause Zhang Nan to feel fear.

This way... Let's assume that there is indeed such a person. What kind of blood curse did he plant in the village? He even taught Sun Tiangui evil arts. These three things cannot be linked together at all!

Well, that's the problem we need to solve at the moment. Don't tell them yet, so they won't let their imaginations run wild.

I know, what should we do next?

At this time, the two of them slowly walked up a slope and looked into the distance. They could see the blood-red forest in the distance. As it was night, the Blood Forest was shrouded in darkness, revealing all the mysteriousness within.

No matter what, I have to go into that forest and take a look. Zhang Nan said.

Wang Zili was startled, and didn't speak for a long time.

The answer to that question should be hidden within the forest. I have to understand how Sun Yumei became pregnant and who made the Flower Poison. You know, I'm more and more worried about that wandering Evil Yin Sun Yumei and the thing she was born with.

Zhang Nan had already used the word thing to replace the child.

But you have to think about it carefully, you have to listen to what the Old Man Yu said, no one who went in or out of that place will come out. Wang Zili reminded his.

It's actually quite interesting that a person's life is threatened and restricted. This is one of the reasons why I engage in this profession. Sometimes, I enjoy this process, otherwise, life would be too boring. Zhang Nan revealed a rare smile.

Don't do this to me! When are you planning to go?

Tomorrow morning.

Wang Zili also laughed, "Then hurry up and go to sleep then.

This night passed peacefully for everyone.

Early in the morning, Cheng Qiuna was already shouting loudly: What? Am I hearing things? Are you going into the woods?"

Is it strange? Zhang Nan was currently drinking the local rice porridge.

Are you crazy? That place isn't for people to go to!

Then don't take me for a human.

That's true, you're not normal.

Cheng Siqi was also concerned: Teacher, are you really going? Would you be a bit reckless?

I know my limits. Zhang Nan replied indifferently.

The Old Man Yu at the side, upon seeing this, could not help but say: Little fellow, think carefully, I've already reminded you that Blood Forest is now considered a forbidden area of the Longevity Village, let alone entering, we don't even dare to approach it, why aren't you guys investigating it, are you trying to kill me?

You don't understand, so you have to go all out like this. Wang Zili answered for Zhang Nan.

The Old Man Yu's words reminded Cheng Qiuna. She quickly turned around and spoke to the Xiao Wu: Hey, aren't you a local police officer? Arrange for some police forces to come over. It shouldn't be a problem for him to get a hundred and eighty people to enter the forest together, right? If that's not the case, get me some airplane cannons and shovel that patch of forest flat!

Xiao Wu did not know whether to laugh or cry. Miss, are you making a movie? And an airplane cannon... This matter is not within the jurisdiction of the police, and the police will not interfere.

Since the police don't care, then what are you doing here?

I'm here … Xiao Wu was speechless, he looked at Wang Zili.

Wang Zili smiled at Xiao Wu and said, She is like this, you will never be able to explain it to her clearly.

After finishing their breakfast, a group of people accompanied Zhang Nan to the Blood Forest. There were even many villagers who came to join the fun, following behind them. When the villagers heard that someone actually dared to go to the Blood Forest, they were all extremely shocked and found it hard to understand.

When he arrived at a dirt road filled with bamboo forests, Old Man Yu said: I can only send you to here, if you keep walking forward, you will reach Blood Forest.

Zhang Nan looked at the depths of the bamboo forest, then turned and said: Alright, thanks, I'll have to trouble you to take care of my friends for now, wait for me to return first.

Behind them, there was a flurry of discussion. Many villagers were thinking, Waiting for you to come back? Can you come back?

At this time, an old man walked out and said, Little police, let me tell you, in the past, two people from the police station had been in this forest for more than ten years and have yet to come out!

The villagers knew that Wang Zili and Xiao Wu were police and mistook them for the police.

Zhang Nan nodded his head, and pulled Wang Zili to the side as he whispered: Energetic, you know how strange this place is, after I enter the Blood Forest, you guys stay at Old Man Yu's house and wait for me, don't go anywhere. If I don't return within two days, you guys go find Mr.Yuan. He knows what to do. And … Those villagers, I feel that they are getting more and more out of hand. You had better watch out for them and not interact with them too much.

Unexpectedly, Wang Zili used his thumb to point at Xiao Wu, and said: Tell this to him!

Why? Where are you going? Zhang Nan was suspicious.

Nonsense, of course we'll go into the forest like you! Does laozi look like someone who is waiting at home for news? Wang Zili said angrily.

Ah? You want to go too? Cheng Qiuna asked loudly, Then what do we do?"

It's nothing, I'm looking at all of you. Xiao Wu laughed.

Seeing Xiao Wu's expression, Zhang Nan immediately understood. It must be because Wang Zili had greeted him beforehand.

Oh, the two of you are going together, so there's still some help. The Old Man Yu said.

It doesn't matter if I go or not … It was unknown who was in the crowd, but a bucket of cold water was poured over him.

Wang Zili took an orange climbing bag from the Xiao Wu's hands and asked: Have you prepared all the items?

I'm ready. The Xiao Wu nodded.

What's in it? Zhang Nan asked.

Food, food, everything. F * ck! You idiot, you ran into that forest empty-handed, do you find your death not fast enough? When he replied, Wang Zili was worried and opened the bag to take a look.

Zhang Nan immediately snapped out of his daze and guessed that these things must have been what Xiao Wu had asked him to prepare when he went out to refuel the carriage last night.

Cut the crap, let's go! Wang Zili shouted.

Zhang Nan did not speak further. Before he left, he told Xiao Wu everything that he had just told him.

Looking at the backs of Zhang Nan and Wang Zili as they left, a feeling of loss suddenly arose in Cheng Siqi's heart. She could only hope that the two of them could return safely.

After the two of them had completely disappeared, one of the villagers dejectedly said, Ai … Two more lives.

Cheng Qiuna shouted loudly, What are you talking about? Speak less unlucky and you will die?

Aiyo … Don't blame us for our words. Normally, people who enter won't be able to walk out! An old woman with gray hair said.

The problem is, they're not normal people. Cheng Siqi replied.

On the muddy road leading to Blood Forest, the bamboo forests on both sides of the road were uneven, without order nor order, and a few crows were calling out sorrowfully from within the forest.

Actually, you don't have to come with me. It's best if you stay in the village to take care of them. Zhang Nan said.

They've got enough of that kid to take care of them. How could I miss out on such an adventure? Besides, I want to see what the hell is going on inside. Wang Zili clenched his teeth and said.

Let me tell you, Bro. This time, it's not the same as the previous times. Do you feel it?

Yes.

To be honest, I don't have enough confidence that I can survive.

Dammit, do I look like someone who fears death? If I'm afraid of death, I won't be able to get where I am now!

I know you are bold, but we are not the same. I am a psychic after all, and my suit has the protection of the Golden Spirit Exorcist Powder, so you are just a normal living person. If today we are going to exterminate a group of bandits, then I will drag you away, but that is not the problem.

Enough, enough, stop bullshitting like a bitch! Besides, how do you know I'm not prepared?"

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Wang Zili said as he opened his windbreaker, revealing a brown tight suit, which was Wang Zili's special armor, on his waist hung a modified trident military blade, and a 9mm semi-automatic pistol.

Zhang Nan naturally recognized that these were all Wang Zili's usual equipment.

Wang Zili was born in the field and was very adept at using military equipment.

Zhang Nan smiled and said: It's not like you're going to war, you guys might not even be able to use it.

At least it's better than not. Who knows what the hell is in the forest.

While they were talking, the two gradually walked out of the bamboo forest and arrived at a wasteland overgrown with weeds. Their vision suddenly widened. Not far ahead, it was a blood-red Blood Forest.

The two of them were shocked by the scene before them, and they couldn't help but stop in their tracks.

"To tell the truth, Nan, in my entire life, I have never seen this kind of tree