Chapter 97: Mud Dolls

　　"Manager Lu, when should we start?" The sound of Chen Jinfa's voice brought Lu Fei back to reality.

　　At this moment, there was only one searchlight illuminating the construction site, making it very dim.

　　Perhaps it was a psychological effect, but Chen Jinfa always felt that the construction site was creepy and eerie in an indescribable way.

　　The neon lights and traffic sounds outside seemed exceptionally distant.

　　He had been in the underworld for so many years; he had seen all kinds of big scenes. Back then, when fighting for territory, women, and power, what couldn't he handle?

　　But these supernatural things were something he just couldn't figure out.

　　"Where did the workers have their accident?" Lu Fei fetched two tablecloths and wrapped each of the two coffins separately.

　　Pick one yourself, and Hu Zi will pick one.

　　"A Long, lead the way," Chen Jinfa waved his hand.

　　A Long, holding a high-luminance handheld flashlight, led several people to jump into the foundation pit, walking toward the dark depths.

　　"The original basement of the mall had three levels, it's quite deep inside, Master Lu be careful when you go down." Chen Jinfa followed A Long, talking as they walked.

　　Descending by a makeshift ladder, it got darker below with a chill in the air, and the smell of earth became more intense.

　　For the last few steps, A Long jumped down directly, then hung the flashlight on a pole beside him.

　　Bright light illuminated a corner of this dark pit.

　　Lu Fei noticed that bricks and concrete blocks were scattered everywhere around, and most of the walls were in a state of collapse, creating a chaotic scene.

　　"Last night, some workers were building a wall here, and suddenly a few stones and bricks fell from above," Chen Jinfa looked up, his rugged face creasing with worry.

　　"When one of the workers was walking on the ladder, something suddenly pushed him from behind, causing him to fall down."

　　"At that time, I was in the office. When I heard the workers' screams, I rushed over with A Long. Seeing the worker covered in blood, it gave me quite a shock!"

　　Thinking of last night's scene, Chen Jinfah was still terrified.

　　Some workers were covered in blood, some had broken legs, and others were unconscious and sent straight to the ICU.

　　But compared to the huge penalty, the compensation for the workers is a small matter.

　　"Mr. Lu, can you handle it tonight?"

　　"Brother Jinfah, rest assured, I will do my best. Actually, you don't need to come down; it's safer to stay up there," Lu Fei said calmly, looking around.

　　"I'm not afraid of these things! If there really are ghosts in this world, I'd like to see them for myself!" Chen Jinfah said fiercely.

　　Lu Fei looked at him and said, "If you want to stay, fine, but don't do anything reckless. You must follow my instructions."

　　He knew that some things are hard to believe without seeing them with your own eyes.

　　"No problem!" Chen Jinfah agreed readily.

　　Lu Fei gave Hu Zi a wink, and the two of them carried the small coffin around the dimly lit underground pit.

　　Chen Jinfa, his face full of curiosity, followed closely with Ah Long.

　　"Set it down here."

　　Lu Fei chose a spot that was slightly less cluttered and placed the opened small coffin on the ground, then led everyone to hide behind a nearby pillar.

　　He intended to use the small coffin to lure out the ghost.

　　The ghost, having been sealed in the coffin for many years, must be filled with resentment towards it.

　　As for the unopened coffin, he left it untouched for now and sprinkled some incense ash around the area.

　　The depths of the pit were very quiet, and the noise of the city seemed to have disappeared.

　　Chen Jinfa stared at the small coffin with wide eyes, waiting for a long time, but there was still no movement, making him somewhat impatient.

　　He opened his mouth, wanting to ask something.

　　Lu Fei calmly shook his head at him, signaling him not to speak.

　　But he was an impatient person who hated waiting the most. He irritably pulled out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.

　　Just as he was about to light it, he caught something moving on the broken concrete wall across from him out of the corner of his eye.

　　He squinted to get a better look and was instantly shocked.

　　The object was oval-shaped, slowly emerging from the wall, revealing eyes and a nose.

　　Was that a human face?

　　The cigarette suddenly dropped from his hand, and Chen Jinfang's mouth fell open wide.

　　"Mr. Lu..."

　　Before he could even speak.

　　He saw the concrete face on the wall give him a creepy smile.

　　Bang.

　　Immediately after, a faint sound came from above. Everyone looked up, and their faces changed dramatically.

　　A row of bricks fell fiercely from above.

　　"Be careful!"

　　Almost at the same time.

　　Huzi pulled Lu Fei, and A Long grabbed Chen Jinfɑ.

　　The four of them rolled to dodge the falling bricks.

　　Bang, bang, bang!

　　The bricks hit the ground with a crash, breaking into pieces instantly, and shards splattered everywhere.

　　"Huzi, are you okay?" As soon as Lu Fei steadied himself, he saw a scratch on Huzi's arm.

　　"It's okay, just a scratch."

　　Huzi casually shook his arm.

　　Chen Jinfah was safe and sound under A-Long's protection.

　　A-Long reacted quickly and was also unharmed.

　　"Manager Lu, there was a face on that wall just now!" Chen Jinfah, pale-faced and still in shock, pointed at the concrete wall opposite them.

　　"A face?"

　　Lu Fei turned to look, but the wall was in shambles with nothing on it.

　　"There really was something. I saw it, and it even smiled at me," Chen Jinfah said anxiously.

　　"I believe you, Brother Fa, the ghost is here!" Lu Fei, with a serious expression, immediately took some incense ash and sprinkled it around Chen Jinfah.

　　"As long as this protective circle is here, that thing won't dare to come near you."

　　Lu Fei nodded to him, took out the thunder-struck jujube wood stick, and vigilantly looked around.

　　A small figure seemed to have flashed past in the shadow of the ladder.

　　"Huzi, watch over Brother Fa! Don't leave the area of the small coffin!"

　　Lu Fei immediately chased in that direction.

　　"Yes!" Huzi took off the devil-headed saber on his back, removed the black cloth wrapped around it, held it carefully in his hand, and watched the surroundings with caution.

　　The saber was of an extremely domineering design, and the demon head on the hilt was particularly hideous and fearsome.

　　A Long couldn't help but take a closer look.

　　Chen Jinfah swallowed nervously, the eerie scene he had just witnessed, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it.

　　A Long closely guarded him by his side.

　　When Lu Fei reached the ladder, the small black shadow was already gone. He narrowed his eyes, channeled his magical power to his five senses, and carefully perceived the movements around him.

　　To his left, there was a chilling presence.

　　"Yin energy!"

　　Lu Fei immediately turned his head; under the dim light, he saw a row of brick walls that had mostly collapsed, with a gloomy little dark figure at the corner.

　　It seemed to be about to topple the bricks to ambush him.

　　Pretending not to notice, Lu Fei slightly turned, holding his thunderstruck jujube wood stick.

　　Boom!

　　In the next moment, the brick wall suddenly collapsed.

　　Lu Fei was well-prepared, dodging sideways while also leaping over the fallen wall, charging straight towards the small dark figure.

　　The little dark figure, seemingly caught off guard, was startled and immediately turned to run.

　　Lu Fei closely pursued.

　　This little black shadow, less than half a meter tall, with arms and legs, seemed to be a clay doll, but it could run faster than a rabbit!