Konoe Kaname exchanged a bewildered glance with Takashi, displaying confusion.
The others around them all looked at Zhou Kang with the same expression, and they all shook their heads.
"Hallucinations..." Zhou Kang's pale face flushed slightly with a hint of red.
"Zhou Kang, you have to stay calm. What Grandpa said is meaningless if it's not done." Zhou Ji solemnly instructed Zhou Kang.
"Understood... understood, Grandpa..." Zhou Kang appeared somewhat disheartened.
"He's a little bit unhinged." Konoe Kiri said in a soft, mosquito-like whisper.
"No... that's not right... no..." Konoe Kiri's face paled suddenly.
"Brother-in-law... look..." Konoe Kiri stretched out her hand, pointing to the gap in the shrubs in front of us.
That's where we've been hiding, watching the Zhou family members ahead.
At that spot, a little distance away from Zhou Kang, stood a man in a grey-black robe, as thin as withered bones, wearing a round hat and looking distinctly unwell.
"That ghost just now..." Konoe Kiri said uneasily.
Of course, I recognized him. It was Lu Han.
Lu Han's position was identical to the spot where Zhou Kang had turned his head to look just now!
However, it seemed as if Zhou Kang hadn't seen him at all.
Not only did Zhou Kang not see him, but Zhou Ji, the other members of the Zhou family, and even the five friends with different identities that Zhou Kang had brought, as well as Konoe, had all missed Lu Han.
This is too eerie.
Ahead, the Zhou family members continued on their way.
Zhou Kang was walking normally, and behind him, Lu Han was stepping gently on the ground, seemingly moving slowly as he followed along. However, this apparent slowness was actually not causing him to fall behind.
"They can't see... what's going on..." Konoe Kiri whispered to me.
I was equally puzzled by this.
The Zhou family and the Konoe family both belong to esoteric practices. The Zhou family uses the Guanhou to kill, but they don't know what the Guanhou is. The Konoe family controls wandering souls, which should be more sensitive to ghosts. Why can't they see him?
Just then, I suddenly heard a shout out of nowhere.
"Zhou Kang!"
The voice was not loud, but very elusive, as if heard and then felt like it wasn't.
Earlier, did I also hear this voice?
But Zhou Kang was talking to Zhou Ji; I didn't notice it at all!
At this moment, Zhou Kang suddenly tensed up and turned his head with a force.
He stared at the spot where Lu Han had been.
But he looked utterly bewildered, as if he had seen nothing at all.
"Kang?" Zhou Ji's voice was even deeper, but the greeting had changed, and he reached out to pat him on the shoulder.
"Luo Xian Shen..." Zhou Kang's lips trembled slightly. He widened his eyes and whispered, "I heard him call me!"
"You've misunderstood!" Zhou Ji grasped Zhou Kang's shoulder tightly.
The others stepped forward to console Zhou Kang in low voices.
A few minutes later, Zhou Kang's face began to look better. He shook his head forcefully, as if dispelling random thoughts.
Then, the Zhou family members continued on their way.
I realized something was off...
Zhou Kang's posture while walking started to become odd, and it appeared as though there was a dim candle flame hovering above his head, flickering on and off.
Humans have three flames.
Ordinary people cannot see them.
If a ghost calls a person's soul, one of the three flames will go out.
Some people with special professions, similar to ghost witches or those with a positive spirit's fate, such as masters of divination and shamans, can naturally see the flames.
Those with special, sensitive yin fates can see them as well.
Zhou Kang's two flames had gone out, leaving only his life fire above his head.
I suddenly realized why only I and Konoe could see Lu Han while everyone else couldn't.
My yin fate not only belongs to Lu Han but also allows me to perceive him.
Konoe Kiri can also sense.
That's the reason.
Lu Han's current state is an extremely unique undead being.
I can't describe what kind of undead being he is, but indeed, only those with a yin fate that can perceive him can see him!
Unconsciously, we were nearing the top of the mountain.
The wind grew colder and stronger.
Lu Han's steps were slightly faster, pushing into the crowd, and gradually approaching Zhou Kang.
During this process, no one noticed.
Finally, Lu Han reached Zhou Kang's back, and he reached out to pat Zhou Kang on the shoulder.
Zhou Kang did not move, but only shook his body slightly before continuing to walk forward.
Suddenly, a warm little hand slipped into my palm, and she gripped my fingers tightly.
Glancing to the side, I saw that Konoe Kiri looked exceptionally tense, her palms sweating.
I didn't make a sound, nor did I struggle against Konoe Kiri; I maintained a normal pace and walked steadily forward.
After I had woken up Konoe Kiri earlier, she had not crossed the line. Now she was clearly scared.
Ahead, Zhou Kang was walking while quietly talking to Zhou Ji.
Their conversation was too quiet and intermittent to make out clearly.
The words were indistinct, but piecing them together gave a rough understanding: Zhou Kang mentioned someone had patted his shoulder, and he felt eerie.
Zhou Ji told him that there was no one, just that Zhou Kang was being stubborn and getting stuck in a misunderstanding.
Lu Han kept following Zhou Kang, lifting his hand and tapping on Zhou Kang's shoulder repeatedly.
Zhou Kang shook even more as he walked.
Finally, he reached his breaking point, stopped abruptly, and turned around!
In the next second, Lu Han's body leaned forward and disappeared into Zhou Kang's body without a sound!
Konoe Kiri halted her steps abruptly, her fingernails almost digging into my fingers…
I felt a chill run down my spine.
Is this possession by a ghost? Zhou Kang stood still, motionless.
Zhou Ji pulled him, speaking in a serious tone, "Kang?" Zhou Kang didn't make a sound, nor did he react.
"I think his mind is indeed troubled. It's true that among the younger generation, Luo Xianshen's strength is not bad. Perhaps we should wait here until past midnight, when Luo Xianshen dies before making a move." Konoe, showing some relaxation, said.
"Konoe Ying..." Zhou Ji clearly seemed hesitant.
"The life plate is safe, there's no major concern at the moment." Konoe again said.
Zhou Ji's face slightly improved.
He glared at Zhou Kang with a hint of frustration, sighing before saying, "This kid is just like his brother, thriving in an easy life and not able to withstand setbacks. Well, let's wait until he dies from the curse... " Zhou Ji had not finished speaking.
Zhou Kang suddenly raised his hand.
"Slap!" A crisp slap landed on Zhou Ji's face!
In that instant, the air seemed to freeze, and there was complete silence...
"Slap!" Zhou Kang slapped Konoe on the face again with his other hand!
The faces of the two old men flushed to an extreme, as if they hadn't registered what had happened.
The others were all stupefied, staring at Zhou Kang in shock.
"Impact?"
"Smooth sailing?" Zhou Kang's throat tightened, and his voice grew shrill, clearly adopting Lu Han's tone.
"I've lived for half my life, and that bitch doesn't recognize me. Everyone is bullying me!"
"It's only because you have a good grandson, it's only him who is afraid of setbacks, it's only him who has had smooth sailing!"
"I'm not human, I deserve to be bullied! I deserve to be oppressed by you guys!"
"Ghost?" Zhou Ji's face changed instantly.
"You're the ghost, your whole family is full of ghosts!"
Lu Han's thin voice burst out from Zhou Kang's mouth again.
Zhou Kang violently stretched out his hands, choking Zhou Ji!
"Your grandson curses and grabs others, making my unexplainable misfortunes and sufferings happen!"
"You old bastard, try being choked by someone!"
