I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2376 Female Corpse and White Fox

"Huh? Isn't that right? We opened this shop to help them, right?" In his simple mind, since he had opened this shop specializing in dealing with paranormal events, it was only natural to lend a helping hand when encountering ghosts in trouble, and to promise to help solve their problems. "Liu Jun asked with some doubt.

Mo Li shook her head helplessly, looked at Liu Jun, and said seriously, "It is to help them pass on, but the underworld has its own rules, and the mortal world has its own laws. You want to help this female ghost, and your intentions are good, but some things cannot be solved by intention alone."

Liu Jun was still a little confused. He frowned and asked, "What exactly are these rules and regulations? Aren't they just helping ghosts solve their problems so they can reincarnate in peace?"

“The underworld has a strict order. Every ghost’s karma, retribution, and reincarnation are predetermined. As people of the mortal realm, although we have the ability to communicate with ghosts and even help them to some extent, we must never interfere with the normal operation of the underworld. Like this female ghost, she may have had many grievances in her life, but her death and subsequent experiences are all part of the cycle of cause and effect. If we recklessly intervene, we may break this balance and cause even greater trouble,” Mo Li explained patiently.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of panic crossed Liu Jun's eyes. He recalled the pitiful state of the female ghost he had just witnessed and felt a deep sense of sympathy.

The female ghost was covered in wounds, her eyes filled with despair and helplessness, as she recounted her tragic past, tears streaming down her face. Liu Jun, momentarily softened, couldn't help but say he wanted to seek justice for her, but upon hearing Mo Li's words, he suddenly realized the truth of his situation.

"Yes...yes, I was too sympathetic to the female ghost's plight just now. I only thought about helping her, but I didn't consider whether I had the ability." Liu Jun also regretted it a little.

This is only my first day at the store, and not only have I not recovered my memories, I've also gotten myself into trouble.

"Let's go, we have work to do tonight." Mo Li said, picking up a black backpack that was bulging and seemed to contain a lot of important things.

Upon hearing Mo Li's words, Liu Jun was stunned, a series of question marks instantly popping into his head: "What kind of work?"

Before he could even ask, Mo Li had already strode out of the store. Helpless, Liu Jun could only quickly get up and hurriedly follow Mo Li out of the store.

A white SUV was parked in front of the store. The car had a stylish design and smooth lines, and it was obviously expensive; it was Mo Li's vehicle.

Liu Jun quickly walked to the car, opened the door, and got in. As soon as he settled in, he heard Mo Li start the engine, its deep roar filling the air. Then, Mo Li floored the accelerator, and the car shot off, speeding towards the outskirts of the city.

At first, the car traveled along a wide road, brightly lit and bustling with traffic. Shops lined the roadside, one after another, creating a lively scene. However, as the car continued forward, that bustling scene was gradually left behind.

The road became increasingly remote, the once bright streetlights becoming sparse and eventually disappearing completely. The surroundings were plunged into darkness, as if shrouded by a giant black curtain. Occasionally, a car would approach from the opposite direction, its headlights flashing by. Then, ten minutes passed without a single other vehicle in sight; it felt as if their lonely car was the only thing in the world, driving on in the darkness.

The atmosphere inside the car was somewhat tense. Liu Jun's heart began to pound, and he couldn't help but break the silence, asking with a hint of worry and teasing, "You're not going to sell me off, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Li's lips curled up slightly: "What are you thinking? You have to be valuable too. Didn't you promise that female ghost you would seek justice? You're here to find her corpse."

"Do you know where that female ghost's corpse is?" Liu Jun's eyes widened immediately upon hearing this.

"I don't know, but I do know this." With that, Mo Li lightly snapped her fingers.

Just then, a strange scene unfolded. A paper crane suddenly appeared out of thin air in front of the car, its wings fluttering gently, as if it were alive.

Liu Jun was so surprised that his mouth dropped open, and he couldn't close it for a long time: "What... what's going on?"

“This is a specially made paper crane for navigation, a kind of magic. It can sense some special auras and guide us to the female ghost’s corpse,” Mo Li replied.

The paper crane flew slowly in front of the car, with Mo Li following closely behind, her eyes fixed intently on the road ahead.

Liu Jun sat to the side, feeling both nervous and expectant, wondering what would happen next.

The car continued driving in the darkness, the surrounding scenery becoming increasingly desolate. Occasionally, a few dilapidated houses could be seen, appearing particularly eerie in the darkness.

Liu Jun unconsciously clenched his fists, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his palms.

Suddenly, the paper crane changed its flight direction and flew towards a grove of trees by the roadside.

Mo Li immediately turned the steering wheel, and the car slowly drove into the woods.

After traveling some distance through the woods, the paper crane stopped in front of a sturdy tree.

Mo Li and Liu Jun got out of the car. By the dim light of their phones, they saw a small mound of earth under the big tree, which looked somewhat fresh.

"Could the female ghost's corpse be here?" Liu Jun asked softly, his voice trembling slightly.

Mo Li nodded and said, "Very likely."

As she spoke, she took out a small shovel from her backpack and began to dig carefully.

Liu Jun quickly stepped forward to help, and the two of them moved very quietly, afraid of disturbing anything.

As the mound of earth was gradually dug away, a pungent odor wafted out. Liu Jun wrinkled his nose, almost vomiting. But in order to find the female ghost's corpse, he endured the discomfort and continued digging.

Finally, the shovel hit something hard. Mo Li and Liu Jun exchanged a glance and quickened their movements.

A short while later, a corpse appeared before them. The body was already somewhat decomposed, and the face was blurred, but one could still vaguely make out the appearance of a young woman.

“It’s her,” Mo Li said softly, a hint of seriousness in her eyes. Just then, a cold wind suddenly swept through the area, sending chills down everyone’s spines. Liu Jun felt a chill run down his spine and instinctively moved closer to Mo Li.

"Hmm?" Mo Li's gaze seemed to be drawn to something, and he suddenly looked towards the distance.

At the edge of the grass, a pure white fox was sitting quietly.

This white fox seemed to possess extremely high intelligence. When it sensed Liu Jun and Mo Li's gazes directed at it, a cunning glint flashed in its eyes.

Then, it surprisingly revealed a human-like smile, a smile that also carried a hint of mockery.

Before the two could react further, the white fox turned gracefully and disappeared into the grass in an instant.

Mo Li stared at the direction where the white fox had disappeared, her brows furrowing tightly, a strange unease rising in her heart.

She instinctively pulled her phone out of her pocket, wanting to contact the outside world for some clues. However, when she saw the "no signal" message on the screen, her expression became even more serious.

"There's no signal here. Wait here for me while I make a call. I'll be right back." Mo Li turned to look at Liu Jun.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun's eyes widened in shock, and he exclaimed, "I'm here by myself?"

"Are you scared?" Mo Li looked at him as if he were a coward.

When Mo Li asked him that question, Liu Jun felt his self-esteem was greatly insulted. It was such a damn disrespectful thing to do.

"How could that be? I'm a grown man, how could I be afraid of such things?" Liu Jun's voice rose a little.

Mo Li found his forced composure amusing, but didn't say anything more, simply stating, "That's good."

After saying that, she took her phone and walked away, leaving Liu Jun standing there alone.

As Liu Jun watched Mo Li's retreating figure, a sense of panic welled up inside him.

He looked around; the place was filled with an eerie atmosphere—a gloomy forest, a terrifying ambiance. Not far away, the female corpse lay there silently, her eyes vacant and lifeless as she stared at the sky. Her pale face and distorted expression sent chills down his spine.

Liu Jun felt his heart suddenly race, and his legs trembled uncontrollably, feeling weak and powerless.

Although he was very powerful in that world, he has nothing now. He has lost all his memories and all his powers, and here he is no different from an ordinary person.

In such a terrifying scene, it's already a testament to his courage that he didn't cry.

Time passed second by second, and finally, Liu Jun heard a rustling sound behind him, and then he felt something approaching from behind.

But he was certain it wasn't Mo Li who came, because Mo Li would most likely make a sound and let him know who was there.

"Do you have to be so timid? Aren't you a Taoist priest?" A slightly mocking voice suddenly rang out from behind.

Liu Jun's body trembled violently; the voice seemed to possess some kind of magic, drilling straight into his ears.

Listen to this voice; it's rugged yet carries a subtle maturity, and its hoarse tone is just like the deep voice of a middle-aged man who has experienced many hardships.

Liu Jun's heart raced, and he shakily pulled out his phone and turned on the camera. When his eyes fell on the screen, his body instantly stiffened, as if frozen in place.

Because what appeared on the screen in my hand was the same white fox that had vanished in an instant earlier.

At this moment, the white fox stood there quietly, its eerie green eyes gleaming strangely in the dim light.

"Don't turn around, don't turn around, or you'll get hit." Liu Jun's lips trembled slightly as he muttered to himself.

Although he had amnesia, he had watched quite a few horror movies during that time. In those films, many of the terrifying scenes involved people suddenly turning around and then something terrible happened.

With a "whoosh," a white light suddenly appeared directly in front of Liu Jun.

The white light gradually condensed and took shape, standing upright like a person; it was none other than the white fox.

At this moment, the white fox's eyes revealed a playful look. It tilted its head slightly and looked at Liu Jun as if it were looking at an interesting toy.

"Are you stupid? I wouldn't have come in front of you if you hadn't turned around," the white fox said in human language again, with a hint of sarcasm.

Liu Jun's mouth opened slightly, but he couldn't utter a single word. His mind was blank; he couldn't comprehend what was happening before his eyes.

That night, I encountered a ghost in the first half and a talking fox in the second half. Unbelievable! My already amnesiac brain was now completely overwhelmed.