Chapter 15 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios

Editor: Atlas Studios

“Are you calling me?”

When Chen Hao got near, the old man finally managed to react. He quickly backed away a distance and asked cautiously.

Chen Hao was speechless.

Is there anyone else here?

“Yes, you, Sir. You’re a… Mm, do ghosts live here?” Chen Hao asked with a smile.

The old man was stunned.

Since you knew I was a ghost, why are you still asking me? This man is really bold!

Something’s not right. He can see me!

At this sudden realization, the old man stared at Chen Hao in shock. “Why are you able to see me? Do you have dog eyes?”

Chen Hao’s expression darkened. If the ghost standing before him wasn’t an old man, he really wanted to cuss at him.

What dog eyes. How could dog eyes—an extremely revolting and especially meaningless name—be used to describe the Yin Yang Eyes?

“Sir, I’m a Daoist priest.” Chen Hao solemnly expressed his profession, explaining the reason why he was able to interact with him.

“Daoist priest? That’s not right. I’ve seen many Daoist priests all these years, but none could see me. It also didn’t seem like they knew any spells like legend have it.” The old man rebutted.

Chen Hao was speechless. Do you have to be so persistent? Am I not seeing you now? Shall I chant some spells to prove I am one? Damn, the old man seems to be leading the pace. This can’t go on. I’m here to do missions, okay?

Taking a deep breath, Chen Hao said, “Sir, there are many types of Daoist priests. Those you saw were fake Daoist priests, the kind who went around duping others to earn their living. I’m a true Daoist priest, one who has cultivation. Or else, why would I be able to see you? Mm, let’s not talk about this. Sir, you haven’t answered my question.”

The old man suddenly realized, then said with a smile, “Mm, I’m the only person—only ghost—living here. I had some companions previously, but they have vanished. I’m the only one left now.”

At this point, the old man looked rather sad. It seemed like he really missed those companions of his who had left.

Chen Hao was silent.

Seeing the old man’s current condition, he knew what he meant by vanishing—having one’s spirit evaporate, leaving behind nothing.

Speaking of which, ever since Chen Hao obtained the Pleasure Helping Spirit System, he had pondered over some stuff. From time immemorial, just China alone had a population of billions, but there were only one billion over living people. Since so many people had died, the ratio that was reincarnated must be great. How did the underworld manage them?

Now, from the looks of it, perhaps not every ghost was qualified to be reincarnated. To many people, after they died, if they couldn’t get reincarnated, and also weren’t able to turn into ferocious ghosts, they wouldn’t be able to exist for long. Slowly, their spirits would evaporate and turn into invisible dark energy.

“Sir, my condolences.” Chen Hao wasn’t sure what to say, so he could only say this.

The old man smiled. “It’s alright. Actually, I got over it long ago. Everything has its own lifespan. The course of nature goes round. I was able to exist for so long after I died, I have no regrets about this life.”

Chen Hao hesitated a moment before asking, “Sir, according to what I know, after a person dies, unless he has an unfulfilled dying wish, he shouldn’t still be staying in this world. Did no one come to pick you up back then?”

The old man thought about it and replied, “I think there was. More than ten years ago, I was a cleaner in Stone City. One day during a harsh winter, I got up early and cleared the rubbish off the streets, when suddenly I got a heart attack. It was so early and so cold, and no one was there to save me, so I died just like that. I also knew I was in poor health and wouldn’t live for long, so if I died, so be it. But at that time I had a little grandson who was in junior high. His parents had passed away early and there wasn’t anyone to take care of him. After I passed away, there seemed to be something guiding me. At that time I was worried about my grandson and resisted it a little. Ever since then, that sensation has never appeared again.”