The driver smiled somewhat awkwardly, stepped on the gas, and the car slowly started moving.
"By the way, what's it like inside that orphanage? Are there really ghosts there?"
Even after the car started moving, the driver couldn't resist gossiping.
I rolled my eyes.
“We live in a society governed by the rule of law and we value science. There are no demons or monsters out there. This kid just got lost in the orphanage and called us to come pick him up.”
"Yeah?"
The driver looked somewhat skeptical, but seeing that I didn't want to talk about it, he didn't press further.
After driving for a while, the driver couldn't help but say something again.
"Young man, don't try to hide it from me. I can tell you're no ordinary person. Half of it is sticking out of your pocket, isn't that a yellow talisman? If you don't believe me, why would you carry a yellow talisman with you?"
I put the yellow talisman in my pocket and looked at my master with some doubt.
This has gone beyond the curiosity of a normal person.
Logically speaking, if a normal person realizes that I have no interest in talking to him, he would know better than to ask any more questions.
As taxi drivers deal with passengers every day, they are usually shrewd and wouldn't make such a basic mistake.
Seeing that he seemed to have something difficult to say, a thought suddenly flashed through my mind.
"Did something happen to you?"
Hearing me say that, the driver nodded with some difficulty.
But after a busy day, it was the middle of the night, and I couldn't possibly go to his house to check on him, so I handed him a business card.
"This is my business card. You can come find me. But it would be best to wait a few days, because we've got some things to do and might not be available."
I said, "I didn't lie to the driver. Our first priority now is to go to that mass grave and rescue Old Knife."
Just thinking about that eerie place sent a chill down my spine.
That ghost bride wasn't that bad; she saved us and seemed reasonable.
To take it a step further, I've encountered ghost brides countless times. Although they are full of resentment, they are relatively easy to deal with.
That Taoist priest was just too wicked.
I plan to ask Master Zhang Qingxiao later to see if he knows any inside information.
I also looked at the driver's face. Although it wasn't very good compared to a normal person, it was just a bit dark, which meant there would be some minor troubles at most.
There's no danger to his life; it's fine to see him again in a few days.
When the driver took my business card and saw the three big characters for "funeral home," he immediately knew that he had truly met a master.
After all, someone who does this kind of business dares to go to a notoriously haunted orphanage to rescue people, and actually manages to get them out—what else could such a person be but a master?
The driver carefully placed the business card down and smiled.
"Yes, Master."
Soon, the driver took us to our destination. Just as I was about to take out my fare, the driver waved his hand:
"It's so close, why charge any fees? Please excuse me, Master, and get some rest."
The three of us got out of the car quickly, and as we watched the taxi speed away, Luo Tianhe couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
"I remember when we first met, you were just a small fry, and I was a mob boss. You were terrified of me like a grandson."
Upon hearing this, I grinned.
"I was eighteen that year, standing there like a lackey."
"Don't interrupt, I haven't finished yet."
Luo Tianhe glared at me and continued speaking.
"I never thought I'd become a master like this, where I don't even have to pay for taxi rides. As a dignified gang leader, I've never been exempted from paying for a taxi ride."
"Heh, do you really think the master doesn't have to pay for taxi rides? He needs something from me."
I said it casually, and then gestured for Luo Tianhe to open the door.
It's so late at night, and I'm too lazy to take a taxi home, so I'll just sleep here in Luotianhe.
The next day, Luo Tianhe impatiently woke me up.
"So, should we go rescue Old Dao?"
I rubbed my eyes and looked at the sun hanging outside.
"Hey bro, you're looking for ghosts in broad daylight? Aren't you disturbing people's sleep? If someone asked you to do something in the middle of the night, wouldn't you be angry?"
Luo Tianhe nodded. "I have a bad temper when I wake up. If anyone dares to disturb me in the middle of the night, I'll give them a good slap in the face."
I curled my lip. Luo Tianhe depends on the person. I've woken him up several times in the middle of the night, and nothing ever happened.
But I was too lazy to argue with him, so I just shrugged and said:
"See, this settles it. We can go rescue him tonight. Old Dao might be used to living here, so it won't make a difference if we wait a little longer."
After saying that, I lay down on the bed, ready to take a nap.
"Wait a minute, why would a ghost sleep?"
Luo Tianhe woke me up, determined not to let me go back to sleep.
"Alright, alright, alright, I'm going to wash up now. Go and wake that kid Li Huai up with a slap."
I sat up, feeling quite impatient.
Luo Tianhe actually smiled sheepishly.
"Why did you slap him awake? That's too cruel."
I looked at Luo Tianhe in disbelief. Was this really the Luo Tianhe I knew? Wasn't he the one who loved to slap people to wake them up?
Seeing my wide eyes, Luo Tianhe explained.
"Cough cough, I had it done yesterday, and the swelling hasn't gone down yet."
I nodded. I see.
Thinking about Li Huai's face, which was swollen so badly yesterday, it's definitely not suitable to get another beating.
Otherwise, Li Huai's face would have been slapped into a round shape.
After washing up, I called Zhang Qiang. The call was answered quickly, and Zhang Qiang's voice was cheerful, indicating that he was in a good mood.
"Chen Yan, you haven't called me for several days this time. Things have been very calm in the city lately."
I was full of doubt and couldn't help but pour cold water on the idea.
"I haven't called you these past few days because I went to Gejia Village, didn't you know?"
On the other end of the phone, Zhang Qiang seemed to be under control. After a long while, I heard his somewhat speechless voice:
"Damn, I forgot for a moment. I thought things were calm in the city these past few days."
"By the way, how is Master Zhang Qingxiao and the others' operation? Has the Master returned yet?"
I got straight to the point.
"I heard the operation went quite smoothly, but it should take another two days for the Taoist priest to return."
Zhang Qiang didn't beat around the bush and told me everything he knew.
"By the way, what about Gejia Village?"
Zhang Qiang was somewhat curious. Ever since he met me and experienced these strange things, he had become increasingly interested in this kind of thing.
"Ugh, I almost died in there."
My simple sentence piqued Zhang Qiang's curiosity.
"How so? Tell me."
Do you know what a meat-filled rice dumpling is?
I said to Zhang Qiang over the phone.
"I know about meat-filled rice dumplings, but we usually make them with glutinous rice. I feel like savory rice dumplings are heretical."
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