Chapter 32: Too Brutal
Gear World!
Lin Ye did not rush back to the real world, but calculated all the idle time in the two worlds.
[Time in this world: 7941]
[Time in another world: 215 days]
He spent 94 days in the real world idle, so there should have been 7938 days left, but he stayed in the real world for another three days, so the remaining days to idle were 7941 days.
I have been idle in the other world for 94 days, plus the 121 days I have been here, there are now a total of 215 days I can idle.
In other words, my real-world self can stay idle for 215 days.
However, Lin Ye does not plan to hang up in the real world, at least not yet.
He has lived in the real world for so many years and has relatives and friends. Unlike the other world, he is an orphan in the other world and more like a passer-by, so it doesn't matter if he stays idle.
After looking at the time on the two gears for a while, Lin Ye returned to the real world.
At this moment, it was the second night in the real world. Lin Ye walked to the lake. There was only a small pool of water in the center of the lake. The water ghost was standing there in despair, with the water only covering his ankles.
Because it is an artificial lake, after it was excavated, the construction team paved the bottom of the lake with bluestone slabs. There is no silt, so Lin Ye can easily walk to the center of the lake.
Lin Ye dragged the water pipe to the center of the lake and placed it directly under the water ghost's feet. The water ghost looked at Lin Ye's actions blankly, watching the water under his feet become shallower and shallower, until finally it couldn't even cover his toes.
The water was so shallow that the water pipe could no longer be pumped out. Lin Ye put away the water pipe, went back to the villa, and walked out carrying two machines.
When the water ghost saw clearly the machine that Lin Ye was carrying, he showed a shocked expression.
It’s absolutely amazing.
Even in this situation, they still have to carry electric fans and heaters over.
This doesn't leave any room for yourself.
At this moment, the water ghost was filled with deep regret. If he had known that this man was so ruthless, why would he have offended him with his bad words?
Lin Ye didn't care about the water ghost's expression. He pointed the electric fan at the water ghost and turned on the heater at the same time. Half an hour later, there was no water stain on the water ghost from head to toe, including the bluestone slab under its feet, which was also very dry.
"That... Big Brother... I am really convinced. If you let me go, I will never appear by your side again, and I will never hurt anyone again."
The water ghost is about to collapse. Is there anyone who is so serious about it?
Don't leave even a drop of water for yourself.
"It's too late now that I know I was wrong."
Lin Ye sneered. What were you doing before? I put in so much effort. If it would be enough for you to just admit your mistake now, then why would I be working so hard?
Snapped!
Lin Ye swung the willow branch. Unlike the previous time when he used the willow branch to whip the intestinal ghost, now he had cultivated the Qi sense and could perform some magic. He cast the spirit possession technique on the willow branch, adding the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The damage to the ghost was the same as if a human encountered a willow branch covered with sulfuric acid.
In one blow, half of the water ghost's life was taken away.
"Told you to speak so loudly to me!"
"I told you to be arrogant!"
"Didn't you say I didn't dare come down?"
"There are Jackie Chans everywhere and you won't stop!"
Around the lake, many ghosts once again witnessed Lin Ye's cruelty. It was not until the water ghost curled up on the ground, as transparent as if a water drop would break if poked, and there was no sound at all, that Lin Ye stopped.
Although this water ghost is disgusting, it has not killed anyone yet, so Lin Ye doesn't want to beat the water ghost to death.
"Carry this guy to the villa."
Lin Ye gave an order to the ghosts who were watching, then left first, carrying the willow branch.
Watching Lin Ye's departing figure, the ghosts looked at the water ghost with sympathy. Why bother...
Why would you be so desperate and offend this person?
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The next morning.
Lin Ye went out early and headed to the funeral street in Raocheng.
Having already developed the sense of Qi, he was ready to send these ghosts to the underworld. To do so, he needed some props.
Yellow paper, cinnabar, brush...
"Little brother, what do you want these things for?"
The shopkeeper was a little curious when he saw what Lin Ye bought. These things were usually used in funerals, but even for funerals, most people didn't need to buy them themselves, because the Taoist priest they invited would bring these things himself, and the host just had to pay for them.
"Performing a ritual." Lin Ye answered honestly.
"A ritual?" The shopkeeper was stunned, then said with a smile: "Little brother, stop joking."
"Why do you think I'm joking? Now, as a Taoist priest, I can perform rituals for people. I can earn 300 to 500 yuan a day, smoke cigarettes and receive red envelopes. I just sit there and chant sutras and play musical instruments every day. Isn't it better than going to work?"
Facing Lin Ye's question, the shopkeeper was silent. To be honest, the market price was exactly what the young man had described.
The only downside is that it’s hard to find a partner, so many people who work in this field get married before entering the industry.
"Do you have a team leader, little brother? If not, I can introduce one to you."
"No, I'm going to do it alone."
Lin Ye made a joke and the shop owner didn't say much. Lin Ye looked around the shop and suddenly realized that the funeral industry really kept up with the times.
Lin Ye had heard about foldable household appliances a long time ago. Paper appliances, paper cars, paper mobile phones, and they were all the latest models.
There are new cars, new Apple 14, Huawei p60, mate50 and even the foldable xs2.
How long has it been since this product was released? Could it be that as soon as it was released over there, we started printing here? The speed is almost as fast as that of Huaqiangbei.
While Lin Ye was admiring these paper objects, a middle-aged man walked into the store. He had his shirt tucked into his waist, revealing a black leather belt with car keys hanging from the belt buckle. As soon as he entered the store, he shouted to the owner, "Lao Li, this is a set worth 10,000 yuan."
"Ten thousand yuan set, who is this person who left? Why are they so willing to part with it?"
"Who else? The old lady from the Song family."
"That guy, it's been three years, it's really time for him to go."
"Old Li, what are you talking about? Be careful if someone hears you and spreads the news, or the Song family will cause trouble for you."
"Why are you looking for trouble with me? I guess Old Lady Song's children couldn't stand it any longer. The old lady has been lying in bed for three years. She was always finding faults and had a sharp tongue. Now that she's gone, these children are actually relieved."
"Don't think I'm wrong. Old Lady Song's children aren't well-off. They spent 10,000 yuan on this set of clothes, so they must have mourning ceremonies and music. It must have been three days long, not three days short. Add the urn and burial expenses, and it must have cost 70,000 to 80,000 yuan. I guess they've been holding it in for a long time and want to vent their anger. Otherwise, why would they make such a big fuss?"
…
Lin Ye listened to the conversation between the shopkeeper and the middle-aged man, and he understood what was going on. The man was the owner of a group that specialized in funeral ceremonies. These days, funeral ceremonies are no longer done alone , but as a group.
It is a bit similar to inviting a chef to a banquet in the countryside. In the past, they just hired a chef to cook, and borrowed tables and bowls from neighbors. Therefore, at that time, each family’s bowls and plates would have a mark engraved on the bottom to avoid mistakes when returning the bowls and plates after the banquet.
But now it is all contracted out. Generally, the chef will bring a few assistants who are responsible for cutting and serving the dishes. Rich families will even let the chef buy the vegetables, and calculate the price per table. The tables, bowls, pans, and utensils are all provided by the chef. Those who want to save a little can buy the vegetables themselves according to the list given by the chef, and the price is also calculated per table.
This was the case with banquets, and now it is also the case with funerals.
Modern people don’t like trouble and would rather spend a little more money and leave things to professionals. Although it costs money, it saves effort and worry, and if you find a reliable person, you won’t be cheated.
The most important thing is that the process goes well. If there is an error in the process of a funeral, you will be laughed at by neighbors and relatives.
The middle-aged man in front of him was the foreman who specialized in contracting funerals. He had been cooperating with the store for a long time. After giving a few instructions, he left. Lin Ye asked the store owner curiously, "Boss, since you have been cooperating for a long time, you should give him a kickback, right?"
"Kickbacks?" The boss smiled and answered Lin Ye when he heard him ask, "Young man, you are a newcomer, right? Since you want to do this business, you need to know the rules of this business. You can charge any amount for funeral work, but you must clearly mark the price. If the price is too high, the owner may not want it, that's the owner's business. This is work for the dead, so don't be afraid of the ghosts of the dead coming to find you if you take kickbacks."
"You have to follow the rules in this business. Only by following the rules can you avoid mistakes. If you really want to do this, little brother, you still have a lot to learn."
"Boss, you have been running the shop for many years. Have you ever encountered any weird funerals?"
Lin Ye suddenly thought that if he wanted to accumulate merit quickly, the best way was to catch ghosts, and these bosses selling funeral supplies should know a lot of information.
"Of course there is... Let me tell you..."
Lin Ye listened to the boss telling the story, and after a while the middle-aged man came back.
"Boss Zhao, why are you back again?"
"Things are a bit troublesome. Old Mrs. Song doesn't want to leave."
"They've already paid 10,000 yuan for the house but she still doesn't want to leave. This old lady was always picky and mean when she was alive, and now that she's dead she's still making a fuss. This is really torturing her children."
"Who knows what she was thinking? She tried to light the eternal lamp several times but it wouldn't light. Take one of the rare items you have and go talk to the old lady."
Lin Ye, who was listening nearby, brightened up when he heard this and took the initiative to ask, "Boss Zhao, you said that the old lady's ghost doesn't want to leave?"
Zhao Gang turned his gaze towards Lin Ye, somewhat confused. The shop owner nearby explained, "Boss Zhao, this young man said he is also in your business and just bought some things from me."
"Who is your master in our line of work?"
"Mr. Zhao, it doesn't matter who my master is, but I should be able to solve this problem for you."
"you?"
Zhao Gang looked doubtful. He had been working for free for more than ten years and had run into some troubles. In the past, when he encountered such problems, he would ask an old master for help, but that old master passed away last year.
"It won't hurt to try. If it doesn't work, I won't charge you."
Lin Ye answered with a smile. Zhao Gang hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, follow me and take a look."
