Xu Ya Ya, perhaps amused by the dragonfish, took out some conch meat from a drawer and began feeding them.
After feeding the dragonfish, she lit three sticks of incense and placed them in front of the jade pendant.
Zhang Jingyi rarely came out. When Xu Ya Ya was not around, she would come out to help Yu Daohen boil water and the like. Now that Xu Ya Ya was helping in the shop, she mostly stayed within the jade pendant, occasionally speaking a few words with Xu Ya Ya and Yu Daohen.
Yu Daohen did not go back to his room to sleep but continued to make preparations.
At half-past five in the afternoon, a white van drove towards the old street and finally stopped in front of the Midnight Spirit Shop.
Yu Daohen lay on the rocking chair and smiled when he saw the white van stop outside the shop. They had arrived.
The car door opened, and five men got out.
Yu Daohen walked to the door to greet them. "Uncle Yang, you're here."
The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a straight posture and a sturdy build. He was Yang Guofu, the coffin bearer whom Yu Daohen had called.
Following Yang Guofu were four men. Three of them appeared to be in their early thirties, and one looked very young, about Yu Daohen's age.
"Uncle Yang nodded and politely said, "Young Master Yu."
The three behind him also called out in succession.
"Master Yu."
"Master Yu."
"Master Yu."
Yu Daohen nodded politely. The young man behind them looked at Yu Daohen with admiration.
One of the men slapped the young man on the head and scolded, "You little brat, what are you gawking at? Hurry up and greet Master Yu."
The young man covered his head and shouted, "Greetings, Master Yu."
Yu Daohen waved his hand. "It's alright, it's alright. Come in and sit."
Saying this, he led the five men inside.
After settling down in the shop, Xu Ya Ya had already brewed tea and brought it over.
Yang Guofu briefly introduced the others.
"These three are brothers, known in the martial world as Big Tiger, Second Tiger, and Third Tiger. They have been with Yang Guofu for over ten years. The young man beside them is named Yang Ergou, everyone calls him Ergou. He is Third Tiger's newly accepted disciple and has only recently started in this line of work. This time, I've brought him along to gain some experience."
Unlike other sects, coffin bearers are usually a family affair, so they are all related to some extent.
Third Tiger glared at Yang Ergou beside him. "Aren't you going to apologize to Master Yu?"
Yu Daohen quickly waved his hand. "No need, no need. Third Tiger, you're too kind."
Seeing Yu Daohen say this, Third Tiger let it go.
Yu Daohen thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Yang, I feel this time it's not that simple. We need to be careful."
Big Tiger frowned. "Does Master Yu mean that it's not a vengeful corpse coffin?"
Yu Daohen shook his head. Although he was not a coffin bearer, he understood some of the rules of coffins. "If I'm not mistaken, it should be a vengeful corpse coffin, but I have a feeling that things are not that simple."
Yang Guofu picked up his teacup and took a sip. "Young Master Yu, rest assured. I've been in this line of work for so many years and have carried all sorts of coffins."
Yu Daohen nodded. Yang Guofu was considered one of the top experts among the Yang family's coffin bearers, and Yu Daohen had absolute confidence in his skills.
After chatting for half an hour, Liu Zhonghe also arrived at the shop in his car.
After introductions, Yu Daohen slung his backpack over his shoulder, hung the Kang Long Jian, and gave Xu Ya Ya a few instructions before preparing to depart.
Big Tiger and Yang Guofu got into Liu Zhonghe's Audi, while Yu Daohen got into the white Wuling Hongguang van.
"Master Yu, why are you getting into this car?" Third Tiger asked.
Yu Daohen spread his hands. "Don't they all have four wheels? They're all the same."
Inside the van, Yu Daohen and Yang Ergou sat in the back, while Second Tiger drove and Third Tiger sat in the passenger seat.
Third Tiger, sitting in the passenger seat, turned to Yu Daohen and smiled. "I'm sorry, Master Yu, for making you sit in this broken car."
Yu Daohen leaned back and shook his head. "Not at all. I actually find it more comfortable to ride in a van."
In fact, for Yu Daohen, it didn't matter what he rode in. If he had a preference, he liked riding the second-hand electric scooter in the shop.
Of course, the van was not as comfortable as the Audi, but if he were in the back during the price negotiation later, it would be improper.
Coffin bearers usually worked in groups of one elder leading three younger generations, and the money was divided accordingly. Therefore, a junior witness was always required when discussing prices.
Liu Zhonghe led the way, with Big Tiger and the others following.
Yu Daohen, who hadn't slept all night, had intended to catch some sleep, but Yang Ergou kept asking him questions.
"Master Yu, during the Spirit Pearl snatching in Nan Yang Village last time, did you exchange a few moves with Haotian Fist, who is third on the Black List?"
"Master Yu, Master Yu, I saw that video, your Five Elements technique is so powerful, it could even directly counter the Buddhist ultimate skill, the Great Vajra Palm."
"Master Yu, is that the legendary Kang Long Jian you're carrying on your back, which is said to restrain all evil creatures?"
"Master Yu, you..."
Just as Yang Ergou was about to speak, Yu Daohen quickly stopped him and took the Kang Long Jian from his lower back, handing it to Yang Ergou. "Here, take a look."
Yang Ergou's mouth formed a large 'o' shape, his expression one of disbelief, and his hands trembled as he took the Kang Long Jian.
Yang Ergou took the Kang Long Jian and unwrapped the cloth covering it.
"Wow, wow, wow~~~"
A series of "wows" came from Yang Ergou's mouth.
Yu Daohen looked on, feeling a bit speechless. This guy's expressions were too exaggerated.
Third Tiger, in the passenger seat, looked embarrassed. If they weren't in the car, he would have slapped him twice. How could he have taken in such an incompetent person?
Along the way, Yu Daohen looked out the window for a while before leaning back and falling asleep. Yang Ergou, who had the Kang Long Jian, no longer bothered Yu Daohen and was gesticulating excitedly beside him.
After an unknown amount of time, Yu Daohen was woken up by Yang Ergou. "Master Yu, we've arrived at our destination."
Yu Daohen shook his head, rubbed his eyes, and when he looked out the window, he realized it was already getting dark.
Yu Daohen put away the Kang Long Jian, and Yang Ergou took out the tools from the trunk. The group followed Liu Zhonghe towards the Chen family's residence.
Following Liu Zhonghe to an open space, they saw a dilapidated old house at a glance, with weeds growing on the door frame.
Yang Ergou, carrying the tools behind them, exclaimed, "Trees planted in front of the gate welcome the God of Wealth, weeds growing on the lintel signify a haunted house."
"This old house has a problem!" Yang Ergou shouted.
Third Tiger turned and glared at Yang Ergou.
Yang Ergou immediately fell silent and quickly shut his mouth.
As the group approached the gate, just as Liu Zhonghe was about to push it open, a voice came from the side.
"Xiao Liu, you're here!"
Liu Zhonghe flinched, and Yu Daohen instinctively reached for the Kang Long Jian on his lower back.
When the group turned to look, they saw an old man squatting in the corner of the main gate.
The sky was darkening, and the old man made no sound. If he hadn't spoken, they wouldn't have noticed anyone.
Liu Zhonghe patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief. "Uncle Chen, why are you squatting here?"
The moment Yang Guofu saw the old man, his face turned grim, and he looked at Yu Daohen beside him.
Yu Daohen's expression was equally grim, and he shook his head at Yang Guofu.
Yang Guofu nodded. Yang Ergou behind them took a closer look at the old man and his face instantly turned fearful. Just as he was about to shout, Third Tiger, in front of him, slapped Yang Ergou on the head.
Third Tiger hit him hard. Yang Ergou cried out in pain and looked at his master with a wronged expression, only to see Third Tiger glaring at him with a grim face.