515 The Monk (1/2)
The Chen Residences.
Ever since news of the ghost appearing in the residences spread, the price of property around the residences plunged. Not long after, the government had intervened to seal up the place and there were a few strange scientists conducting investigations in the residences every now and then.
Unfortunately, 3 to 4 years ago, the ghost had already disappeared. After many rounds of investigations, the researchers and scientists had to concur with the results. They had shifted most of their manpower away and only left 1 to security guards to guard the place.
”Sigh... this is boring. When will days like this end?”
In a police post before the Chen Residences, a young policeman yawned. ”I've heard that this place was haunted! Is that so?”
”Hehe... Don't think about it!”
Beside him, a middle-aged policeman took a deep breath on his cigar. ”At that time... you wouldn't know how scary it was inside. Whoever entered the residences will die a gruesome death... At that time, we would draw lots to decide who to take the shift here.”
”Could there be... a real ghost?”
The young policeman took a quick look at the abandoned residences and shivered in fear
”What else do you think there was?”
The middle-aged policeman scoffed. ”Our task now is much simpler. We just have to prevent all the reckless paranormal lovers from entering... Although there is no danger in the residences now, no one can be absolutely sure. In fact, we are only here to remind them of the possible dangers. If they are still stubborn, then there's nothing we can do.”
”Wait up….. I think I see one of them!”
The young man rubbed his eyes as he looked at a person dressed up as a monk walking into the residences.
”F*ck, are my eyes playing tricks on me? He's walking really fast!”
”No... This person seems real, I can see him too!”
The middle-aged policeman nodded his head solemnly. ”This person seems to be a true Master with some cultivation!”
”What should we do? Should we follow him?”
”We'll go back to sleep!”
The middle-aged policeman rolled his eyes. ”This Master might not be afraid of ghosts, but we sure are! What if something happens inside? They will surely blame it on us! The only thing we should do now is to prepare a report!”
”Chen Residences!”
At this point in time, the young monk had arrived at the residences and a look of sorrow was displayed on his face. ”That fateful year... my Master became evil and coincidently encountered Chen Xinbo who was grieving over his daughter's death. Therefore, he made use of Chen Xinbo to nurture a ghost!”
His Master was a powerful monk and a respectable one too. However, because of something bad that had happened to him, his personality changed and he turned evil.
Of course, Chen Xinbo wouldn't know all of these. Instead, he wholeheartedly trusted the monk and did not bury his daughter's remains. Instead, he had put in place a ritual in hopes of recalling his daughter's soul back.
However, it was not long before another monk found out about this Master's doings. This Master had unfortunately died and was not able to rectify all of these here, which resulted in a tragedy.
”Amituofo... I am unable to complete the ritual to allow the wronged souls to seek peace. I can only recite the Rebirth in Pure Land Mantra 999 times to strengthen the seal... but now...”
He examined the surroundings. Although everywhere was in a mess, there were no sinister vibes.
”This is the place where the ritual to recall the soul was conducted, right?”
Following his gut feelings, he arrived at the second floor before entering the room where the ritual was conducted.
The room was already in a mess. Remains of the corpse or even their property were already taken away by the authorities for further investigation.
”The ghost... it is indeed being dealt with already!”
The young monk examined the surroundings and heaved a sigh of relief. ”This is a good deed!” I shall engrave the words of the Mantra of Vajrasattva in the vicinity to allow this evil ghost to remain in hibernation for an even longer period of time... Could Ma Wencai be a monk who specialises in exorcism too?”
He initially thought that this would be a perilous task. Never would he knew that he would accomplish it so easily.
The monk was jubilant and started to appreciate Ma Wencai for what he had done.
Buddhism was all about karma.
This was something which his Master had caused and therefore it was something he had to return. If someone else helped him resolved the issue, although the problem at the Chen Residences would have been resolved, he would have to repay the favour.
”Eh? That master is coming out!”
In the police post, the two policemen wanted to chase after him. Suddenly, they were being attracted by the happenings in the Chen Family.
In there, one of the walls suddenly started to glow in a brilliant gold hue as engraved runes filled the walls. In an instant, the glow dimmed and became no more.
”A Master! A true Master indeed!”
The young policeman gasped. Unfortunately, before he could go up to the monk, the monk was long gone.
...
”It will be good to establish good ties with them!”
The monk was extremely quick as he moved. However, he was able to retain his calm composure as he rushed his way, which was indeed impressive.
”The issue at Chen Residences is settled. Next up will be to pay a visit to the Ma Paranormal Detective Corporation!”
He mumbled to himself but soon after, he appeared confused. ”Ma Wencai? I have never heard of him in The Exorcists Alliance! Sigh... since 15 years ago, the Tantai Family no longer came out and the entire world is slowly turning into a mess...”
15 years ago, the Tantai Family was the most powerful among the exorcists in The Exorcists Alliance!
Everyone who came from the Tantai Family had exceptional abilities. However, the entire family disappeared without a trace all of a sudden which made many of them feel that their absence was regretful.
”However, before Master turned evil, he did mention that everyone in the Tantai Family is cursed... With this curse, it seems like they must have encountered some sort of danger...”
Even he was unwilling to be pessimistic about it.
After all, if the Tantai Family, the most powerful family of exorcists were to be wiped out, this would mean that all hope for mankind would be lost.