Otherworldly Merchant

Chapter 473: Li Mazi's Worries

When Hou Saners wife heard the word revenge, her dispirited eyes began to sparkle. In the next moment, she got on her knees in front of me, sobbing and imploring me to take revenge for her husband. 

Hou Saner and Gao Erhu were having an evenly-matched fight. You all saw that. Then, at the break of dawn, I suddenly heard a shriek. I rushed to the window and saw Hou Saner bewilderedly looking at Gao Erhu. He didnt seem to know what was going on. He even asked why Gao Erhu was there, but Gao Erhu didnt answer him. Instead, he took his knife and started slashing 

Hou Saners wife couldnt keep herself from crying again. 

Lu Bu was betrayed by his own subordinate, Hou Cheng. With this in mind, perhaps he came to take revenge on Hou Chengs descendant. As he was his ancestor, Hou Cheng showed up to protect Hou Saner, but later ran away for some reason. 

Unfortunately, Hou Saner was stuck bearing the brunt of Lu Bus wrath as a substitute. 

If Hou Cheng came to save Hou Saner, it meant his soul was living in some otherworldly item. I asked again, Maam, do you have any antiques or a family heirloom in your house? 

Hou Saners wife snorted. Thats your real goal here, isnt it? 

Then, she wanted us to leave. 

Lacking any other way to convince her, I had to tell the truth. Maam, Im positive that theres an evil antique in your house. Didnt you notice that Hou Saner was acting like a completely different person last night when he fought Gao Erhu? In reality, it was a fight between two ghosts. Controlling Hou Saner was the ghost hiding in the antique in your house. If we dont resolve this, you will also die. 

What did you say? Hearing me, Hou Saners wife slumped to the ground, her face incredulous. 

Her gaze shifted from us to her husbands coffin. In the end, she said, You should visit the Hou familys ancestral hall! 

The Hou familys ancestral hall? I frowned. 

Yeah, the Hou family has a treasure hidden in their ancestral hall. Its precious, I guess. Throughout all the time weve been married, I have never seen that treasure. All I know is that the treasure is kept inside a black iron chest. When my husband was alive, he told me that its a family heirloom that dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Its been in our family for generations. If its a family heirloom, why would it harm a member of this family?

Hou Saners wife had cried so much that shed almost lost her voice. She pulled herself together and stood up, writing me an address. She then looked for the key in her drawer, handing it to me. She asked me to return it to her when I was done. 

Dont worry, maam. I wont let brother Hous death be in vain! 

I took the key and respectfully bowed to her. Then, I drove directly to the Hou familys ancestral hall. 

On the way there, I felt that things werent that simple. There were a total of three subordinates that had betrayed Lu Bu. Aside from Hou Cheng, the other two were Song Xian and Wei Xu. 

With Lu Bus ghost being awakened, he wouldnt just settle for Hou Saner. Song Xians and Wei Xus descendants wouldnt escape this tribulation, either. 

I asked Baldy, What was the surname of the officials son? 

Wei. Whats wrong? Baldy didnt understand. 

I shook my head. Nothing.

The next target was Song Xians descendant. If Lu Bu wasnt dealt with, more people would die. 

I didnt understand why Lu Bu had chosen the hotels grand opening to show up.

Baldy was always in the hotel, and if there was a grudge between them, he should have been killed already. If there wasnt any animosity, why did Lu Bu burn his hotel? 

Moreover, the incident with Gao Erhus wife was also strange. These clues were like threads that were weaving across each other, tangling in my head. However, nothing was clear. 

Li Mazi called me, Somethings wrong. 

Whats that? 

He pointed at the cornfields alongside the road. Weve already passed a few villages, and the GPS shows that were just halfway there. Did that woman trick us? 

The ancestral hall must be built in a remote area. We should take a nap in the meantime. 

I thought Li Mazi had changed. He was too sensitive. I paid him no more heed, closing my eyes for a nap. 

Since I didnt sleep last night, I quickly fell asleep. When Li Mazi woke me up, we had reached our destination. 

I shook my head to clear my mind and got out of the car. Li Mazi pulled me back. Baldy and I already looked around. The ancestral hall is deserted, and theres a big, rusted lock on the gate. We looked through the window, but the inside was empty. Nothings there! 

Impossible! I was unconvinced and headed toward the ancestral hall. 

While walking, I looked around. This village was really small, and the houses were too far away from each other. Sometimes, random people would walk along the road, but none of them paid attention to us. 

The so-called ancestral hall was a shabby, tile-roofed house. Many of the tiles were broken, and the remaining ones were covered with green moss. The yard was covered in lush grass, which also looked tattered. 

I frowned, walking to the window to check inside. As soon as I approached the window, I felt strong Yin energy. 

Since it was daytime, I couldnt recognize what kind of ghost it was. However, I felt the Yin energy permeating the entire ancestral hall. It was just like Li Mazi had told me. There was nothing inside the hall. 

I didnt dare to act rashly. I rushed back to the car to take the Yin and Yang Umbrella, black dog blood, refined salt, and a line marker. I gave the items to Li Mazi and Baldy. I think theres something inside the hall. You guys should be careful!

With the Yin and Yang Umbrella on my back, I felt much more resolute. I asked Li Mazi to unlock the gate. 

He had a wry smile. I also wanted to open it, but the locks center is filled 

What? 

I held the lock in my hand, checking. Someone had poured liquid steel into the lock to fill it. We couldnt open it now. 

Im afraid someone has been here before us 

Li Mazi sighed. This steel has only recently been poured into this lock. Little Brother Zhang, we should go back. The other party has given us a warning. We shouldnt meddle with this! 

He looked helpless as he said this. 

Baldy was a righteous man. He kept silent for a while before smacking his head. All right, Im going to change the location of my hotel! Li Mazi is right. You dont need to risk your life for me! 

Li Mazi, youve been acting off today. I shot Li Mazi a strange look. 

Little Brother Zhang, Ru Xue called me. Shes pregnant, so I dont want my kid to be born without a father Li Mazi stooped his head, his voice low. 

No wonder Li Mazi was acting strange during this entire trip! 

Nevertheless, I was elated for him. You should go home first. Leave the rest to me! 

I cant do that. Li Mazi sighed. If were lucky, everything will go well. If were unlucky, we cant escape no matter how hard we try! 

Then, he took out a small saw blade and began to saw the lock off. 

Soon, Li Mazi broke the lock. The moment the door was pushed open, a strong wind blew out. I felt my scalp become numb. 

I opened the umbrella, taking the lead, and dashed into the room. 

If this room was empty, there should be some secret passage or hidden chamber.