On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

The noise and excitement of esports clubs are very appealing to young people.

Many people in the crowd immediately stepped forward to sign up.

Of course, the number of people in a company is limited, and it is impossible to accept everyone who comes.

Some communities are quite niche, but they welcome anyone.

For some communities that are particularly popular, we need to filter them.

Take esports clubs as an example. After a large number of people sign up, once the number exceeds the limit, some screening activities are needed to retain the most elite members.

Seeing the lively atmosphere of the e-sports club, the group of six wasn't particularly interested and continued to explore deeper into the activity center.

The surrounding club booths began to show a more diverse and... peculiar style.

After passing several unremarkable clubs, a booth with a completely different atmosphere caught their attention.

The lighting here is noticeably dimmer than in other places, with deliberately used bluish spotlights and a few old-fashioned kerosene lamps (electronic of course) as the main lighting sources.

The banner hanging above the booth was dark purple, and it read in a font that looked like it was dripping blood: "[Supernatural Research Society - Exploring the Truth Beneath the Surface]".

Unlike most other clubs that have an LED screen, this club's backdrop is a wall covered with all sorts of eerie pictures, ancient symbols, star charts, blurry so-called "paranormal photos," as well as a large number of clippings and notes—a densely packed and dazzling display of information.

"Wow...this club...the style is so unique..." Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, a little scared but unable to suppress her curiosity, and she gripped Zhou Yue's arm tightly.

“It looks like a gathering place for enthusiasts of the occult and urban legends,” Zhou Yue analyzed. She was quite calm, examining the wall of unusual records with a scrutinizing look on her face. “The information is quite comprehensive, but we need to verify its authenticity.”

As the two were talking, they suddenly smelled a faint, peculiar fragrance wafting around the booth, like a mixture of some kind of herbs and sandalwood.

"What a strange fragrance!" Lin Xiaoxiao sniffed and exclaimed in surprise.

"This is our specially made spirit-summoning perfume. It has the effects of purifying the magnetic field and attracting the attention of spirits," a plainly dressed girl near the booth said with a smile to Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Purify the magnetic field? Attract spirits?" Upon hearing this, Chen Mo and his group all showed unusual expressions.

"How could a university allow such supernatural clubs that are full of ghosts, monsters, feudal superstitions, and other superstitious beliefs to be established?" Lin Xiaoxiao covered her mouth with her hand and muttered to herself.

This club is indeed a bit strange, and the items displayed at their booth are even more bizarre.

A vintage compass, its pointer trembling slightly, flashing a faint red light.

Several crystal balls of different materials were displayed, and behind them sat a member wearing a dark cloak, silently wiping one of them with his head down.

A pile of old books that looked quite old, including things like "The Interpretation of Dreams," "Astrology and Ancient Prophecies," and "A Collection of Unsolved Mysteries of the World"—all sorts of esoteric things.

There was even a glass cabinet displaying items labeled as "medium tools" and "strange items acquired by chance." Chen Mo and his group of six saw a rusty key, an old doll without pupils, and several stones with peculiar patterns.

Each of these items has a small card underneath, recording its origin. They are all basically filled with mystical elements.

There weren't many people around the booth, but they all seemed very focused, even somewhat awe-inspiring, talking in hushed tones and not daring to make a loud noise.

Apart from the girl who had just spoken with Lin Xiaoxiao, the other members of the club were dressed both professionally and mysteriously.

Some were dressed in gothic-style dresses and adorned with elaborate silver jewelry.

Some were dressed in outdoor adventure gear, as if they had just returned from investigating some haunted location.

The employee wiping the crystal ball was even wearing a silver mask that covered half of his face.

Some of them were completely irresponsible in communicating with outsiders, immersing themselves entirely in their own world and doing their own thing, seemingly acting out a role-playing activity organized by the club.

Only a few club members and the girl who had been dressed normally were talking to passing students and introducing information about the Supernatural Research Club.

Looking at the doll without pupils, Su Yuqing subconsciously moved closer to Chen Mo and whispered, "That doll... looks a little uncomfortable."

Chen Mo gently patted the back of her hand, his sharp gaze sweeping over the so-called "supernatural items." Based on his experience as a criminal investigator, he was more inclined to believe that these were props used to create an atmosphere. However, he and Su Yuqing had already experienced supernatural events, so he said nothing and simply continued to observe.

Zhao Ya seemed very interested in the crystal ball and star chart, looking at them quietly.

Shen Xinghe commented on the overall aesthetic presentation: "The atmosphere is created quite well, and the use of visual symbols has a lot of...dramatic tension."

He appreciates this deliberately created eerie aesthetic.

A male member of the club, dressed in a modified Taoist robe and possessing an effeminate air, noticed them, especially Lin Xiaoxiao and Zhao Ya, who showed interest in the place. He approached with a smile, his voice low and mysterious: "New students, are you interested in supernatural powers? Our club holds themed activities every week, such as tarot card readings, astrological interpretations, and discussions of urban legends. Occasionally on weekends, we also organize nighttime explorations to places with urban legends. It's very exciting!"

It must be said that these words are extremely attractive to some people who are obsessed with this field.

Even Lin Xiaoxiao and Zhou Yue, who were simply driven by curiosity, couldn't help but be intrigued at this moment.

Seeing that the two did not immediately refuse, he immediately felt that there was a chance, "How about trying tarot? Maybe it can reveal some clues about your future."

"Aren't you a Taoist priest? How come you're playing with tarot cards?" Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the boy in front of her in surprise, who was wearing a modified Taoist robe.

"Because today is our club's Tarot card reading day, and the I Ching divination day is tomorrow. We hold our activities according to the days. It doesn't matter what we wear. I just have a deeper understanding of I Ching divination, but I've also made some progress in other areas," the boy said with a smile.

Lin Xiaoxiao understood after hearing this, but she was both afraid and eager to try. In the end, Zhou Yue asked for her, "Is it accurate?"

The member smiled mysteriously: "If you believe, it will work. What's important is what you interpret from the cards and how it reflects your inner self."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yue and Lin Xiaoxiao, who were the most curious, decided to try a simple tarot card reading. (End of Chapter)