Chapter 314 - Inversion (1/2)

Translator: Lonelytree  Editor: Millman97

“Since we’re already here…” Chen Ge walked toward the coffins.

“Calm down!” Master Bai grabbed Chen Ge. “Those are for dead people!”

He was a bit loud, and Ol’ Wei came to stop both of them. “This place is off; we need to be very careful.”

“The three rooms mentioned by the old lady should be these three coffins. She’s not a living person, so for her, coffins are rooms.” Chen Ge pried Master Bai’s hand off calmly. “Is there something wrong with my logic?”

“The problem is…” Master Bai and Ol’ Wei did not know how to communicate with Chen Ge.

After a long pause, Ol’ Wei asked, “Aren’t you afraid around these things?”

“Of course, I am, but fear is not going to help us in this situation, is it?” Chen Ge looked at Ol’ Wei. “Don’t let it get to you. Come help me.”

The three walked to the coffins. They were roughly made, and they had a layer of dark brown coating. There was a light smell.

“Is that decomposition?” Master Bai looked at Ol’ Wei.

“No, decomposition is much worse. This should be the smell of decaying wood.” Knowing Chen Ge would not leave that easily, Ol’ Wei quickly got into the correct frame of mind. After all, he was an experienced police officer and would be dependable during the crucial moment. “Listen to me, we cannot believe the old lady fully. We’d better be careful.

“When we were led this way, I memorized the route. The three of us will stay here for now, but if danger comes, we’ll run out immediately. Remember to follow behind me, and make sure not to get left behind!”

“There’s only one way to find out whether the old woman was lying or not.” Chen Ge put his hands on the coffin lid.

“What are you doing?”

“Opening the coffin.” Chen Ge pushed, and the lid slid off a little.

“You seriously plan to sleep here with one of the coffins?”

“It depends.” Chen Ge pushed the coffin half open, and he peered in. It had a set of graveclothes at the bottom of the coffin.

“Don’t touch it! This is a real taboo. What if you offend the spirits?” Master Bai held Chen Ge’s hands tightly, and Ol’ Wei also ran over to pull Chen Ge back.

“I just want to see what’s so mysterious about this place.” Ol’ Wei and Master Bai sighed when they finally got Chen Ge to calm down. However, what Chen Ge said next got them all worried again. “My plan is to open all the coffins we find in this village. The village’s biggest secret should be inside the coffins.”

“Please don’t say something like that when you’re outside; I’m afraid the villagers might kill you if they hear you.” Master Bai walked to stand beside the coffin. He thought about closing the coffin, but when he glanced at the clothes inside, his brows locked. “Why are their graveclothes bright red?”

“Yes, that confused me when I first saw it too, so I planned to take it out to have a closer look.” Chen Ge joined Master Bai. “White lantern above the door, white paper on the door, red graveclothes; this village seems to invert all the common Chinese practices. This reminds me of Minghun.”