When initially undertaking the Meng Po task, Ye Youshi found it novel and challenging.
This led him to form an investigation team with others.
Later, when the reward from the live stream arrived, Ye Youshi was stunned for a long time.
The way this thing appeared was rather counterintuitive!
Various formulas subconsciously surfaced in his mind as he tried to calculate how it was done.
Naturally, he couldn't figure it out.
The cold eyeball in his hand, according to the information on his phone, was called the Third Eye.
This ghostly artifact had three functions:
One, it possessed the appellation of seeing through everything.
Two, it had basic defensive capabilities; wearing it could prevent ghost possession and Yin energy infiltration.
Three, deterrence.
When used, one needed to look into the target's eyes. After use, it could stun the target for five seconds, preventing them from harboring hostile intent towards you for thirty seconds.
Prerequisite: This ghostly artifact could only be used against ghosts, not humans.
From a young age, Ye Youshi harbored a strong curiosity about exploring the world.
And his method of exploration was reading.
In his opinion, books were the carriers of human heritage, the summaries of countless people's explorations of the world.
Therefore, books were undoubtedly the best tools for exploring this world!
By the age of eight, he already had his own small library, filled with all sorts of books.
At that time, Tang Tianze often brought various toys to find him and play.
Later, as he grew older, Ye Youshi collected more and more books, gradually expanding to the current room.
A dedicated library!
After understanding the functions of this eyeball, Ye Youshi trembled with excitement.
In his eyes, it was not just a ghostly artifact for self-defense, but also a key to opening a new world!
What would the world of ghosts be like?
What did ghosts usually do? Why did they like to scare people?
Why did they transform from humans into ghosts?
How was Yin energy formed?
In an instant, countless questions formed in his mind.
A new world awaited his exploration!
After examining the eyeball in his hand with no results, Ye Youshi unhesitatingly placed it into his right eye.
It felt cool and smooth, but there was no stinging sensation.
What his right eye saw almost mesmerized him.
Were those wisps of gray-black gas Yin energy?
Were those semi-transparent figures floating on the road ghosts?
For nearly a week, Ye Youshi did not return to his library.
He went to many places: the busiest shopping malls, the liveliest night markets, the most luxurious palaces, and even the most ancient museums.
In the air, forests, and underwater.
He visited all sorts of places, testing the eyeball's functions.
And identifying where Yin energy and ghosts gathered the most, and where there were no underworld creatures.
Were the causes of Yin energy and ghost gathering environmental, or related to the people here?
He made these a subject of his research.
Upon returning to his library, he began organizing the records from his excursions and consulting relevant materials.
And through repeated explorations, Ye Youshi discovered.
When he used the eyeball's ability, he could touch these ghosts!
Being able to interact with ghosts directly and amicably would undoubtedly advance his research.
However, he would not easily put himself in danger, usually assessing the opponent's strength before acting.
After receiving Tang Tianze's call, Ye Youshi was greatly astonished by his casual behavior.
Desolate areas and gravesites were places where Yin energy and ghosts gathered.
And he had occupied both.
Upon arriving at Tang Tianze's house, Ye Youshi sensed something was amiss.
He activated his Third Eye and scanned the entire living room.
Ye Youshi was once again amazed by Tang Tianze's ability to attract ghosts.
Several ghosts were either lying or crouching on the floor, while a few hung from the ceiling, making ghost faces at each other.
The dining table in the living room had been turned into a stage, with two ghosts swaying and jumping on it.
On the stairs leading to the second floor, four or five ghosts hung from the banister, or used it as a slide, sliding down from above.
One of them, as it slid down, made a leap and landed in front of Ye Youshi.
He casually pushed it away, its touch feeling very cold.
The ghost that was pushed touched its face in surprise, feeling a slight sting.
It looked at the human's hand and saw a white jade thumb ring on it.
Without looking at the ghosts on the floor, Ye Youshi's gaze fell upon Tang Tianze.
The television was on, with advertisements playing.
On the sofa.
A group of ghosts accompanied Tang Tianze, either staring intently at the television or curiously observing Tang Tianze.
If they could touch, they would have poked this human.
As Ye Youshi looked over, a ghost was curiously squatting down, looking up into Tang Tianze's nostrils.
Achoo!
Tang Tianze sneezed unknowingly and rubbed his nose.
The ghost looking at his nostrils immediately scattered and then attempted to sneeze back at him.
Peh, peh, peh, peh, peh, peh~
Tang Tianze, completely oblivious, looked at him with confusion: Ye Zi, what are you looking at?
Ye Youshi:
After this sweep, he had a general idea.
The more transparent the body, the weaker the strength; the more solidified, the more powerful.
And most of the ghosts in the house were relatively transparent, with only a few being slightly more solidified.
Ye Youshi said: "I'm looking at ghosts."
As he spoke, he pointed to his right eye, "I also received a red envelope from the Live Stream: Daily Healing in the Underworld, which allows me to see ghosts."
Tang Tianze squinted and looked, only then noticing that his pupils had turned red.
Not colored contacts?
No.
Holy crap!
Tang Tianze was about to jump up, but the next second, cold air seeped in, and he instantly shrank back.
Guessing that ghosts might be present was different from confirming their presence.
He whispered, "Where are they all?"
Ye Youshi pointed to the dining table, "There are two dancing over there."
"There are a few playing by the escalator."
Before Tang Tianze could feel relieved, Ye Youshi looked at him, "There are the most around you, two are even hanging upside down above your head, with their mouths open, drooling at you."
Waaahhhhhh!
Tang Tianze's hair stood on end, his scalp tingling.
He tucked his head into a blanket, jumped off the sofa, and ran towards the door.
No way, no way, why are they sticking around me!
I didn't dig up their graves!
Ye Youshi: "Perhaps they want to dance with you and join the fun."
"You even dared to dance on graves, maybe they really like you."
Tang Tianze rubbed the goosebumps on his body, "I don't want that kind of liking."
"What if they were beautiful female ghosts?"
"Even then, no. Humans are good enough."
Ye Youshi glanced at him, "You're still somewhat salvageable. Will you go dancing on graves again in the future?"
"No, no! I'd rather die than go again!"
Tang Tianze shook his head frantically, "It's too terrifying."
He never wanted to wake up in the middle of the night and see things he shouldn't, nor did he want to feel winter's chill on a hot summer day.
And he definitely didn't want
to be with so many ghosts.
He hid behind Ye Youshi, cautiously looking at the living room.
Although he couldn't see them, he could feel an unsettling presence.
"Ye Zi, do you have a way?"
"Ye Zi's reaction is too calm."
"There is a way. Go and take them back to dance again."
"Dance? Where to dance?"
"On a grave."