I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

"That's quite interesting."

Lu Ban murmured to himself. After thinking for a moment, he spoke to the person in charge.

How do I pay here?

"Pay?"

The person in charge was puzzled.

"Yes, I want to buy this place. Do I need to make a bank transfer?"

Lu Ban asked back, as if it were perfectly reasonable.

"Oh, so you've already made up your mind?"

The person in charge was speechless.

Normally, how could a deal worth tens of millions be decided so quickly?

Not to mention, this is a veritable haunted house.

Did Lu Ban's money grow on trees?

Well, now that you mention it, it seems like he makes money faster than a strong wind blows.

After all, even the strongest wind can't blow that much cash away.

Can I sleep here tonight?

Lu Ban asked again.

"Uh... let me ask my supervisor first..."

The person in charge hurriedly made a phone call to inquire, while Lu Ban looked at the villa.

Although there are no ghosts or spirits, the accumulated pollution is clearly enough to form a strange object. It may not have appeared yet because it is daytime, but it might be discovered at night.

Thinking of this, Lu Ban looked at the bathroom mirror.

In the mirror, several dark figures stood beside me.

Chapter 759 Neighbors

evening.

Actor Shi Ming, who was spending his holiday at home, suddenly heard a doorbell ring.

In this villa area, there are no insurance salespeople coming to the door. He thought it was his own package, so he put on slippers and came to the door.

Through the security camera at the gate, he saw a person standing at his door. It wasn't a deliveryman or a property management staff member, but a man.

Actor Shi Ming was stunned as he looked at the footage on the monitor.

Isn't this Lu Ban?

Although Shi Ming knew that Lu Ban lived in Jiangcheng, the director rarely collaborated with the domestic film and television industry, so he couldn't figure out why Lu Ban would personally visit him.

Does he want me to star in his new film?

Thinking of this, Shi Ming became excited.

Lu Ban's movies are all masterpieces worthy of being recorded in film history, so even if I were just an extra, it would be enough for me.

He hurried to the door and opened it.

It really was Lu Ban; he hadn't been mistaken.

"Director Lu, what's going on?"

Shi Ming asked respectfully.

"Huh? You know me?"

Lu Ban looked at the man in front of him, somewhat puzzled.

Of course, Lu Ban didn't mean that he thought he was unremarkable. As someone who needed to wear a mask and sunglasses when going out, he knew very well that the probability of him being recognized was quite high. He just wondered if he had seen this new neighbor somewhere before. If he should theoretically know the other person but couldn't remember, that would be too rude.

"Who doesn't know Director Lu's name? May I ask what brings you here today?"

Shi Ming flattered.

"Oh, it's like this. I bought villa number 13. Although I don't usually live here, I thought it would be best to let them know."

Lu Ban said amicably that he was worried about what unexpected situations might arise that night, so he was going to make arrangements with his neighbors in advance.

"Number 13... Ah? Director Lu, you can't buy that house."

Shi Ming thought about it for a moment, and realized that Building No. 13 was the same building where the accident had just happened not long ago.

Thanks to this murderer, the residents of the entire community are in a state of panic, which has caused the property prices to drop significantly. Some people who initially thought that the community environment would increase in value through investment are now in tears. How could Lu Ban have bought this building?

Was he scammed?

Thinking of this, Shi Ming felt obligated to remind Lu Ban.

So Shi Ming told Lu Ban everything that had happened in that building.

Lu Ban didn't interrupt the other person in a hurry, but listened carefully to the whole thing.

The content was similar to what the person in charge of the auction had told them.

"You said that the name 'villa' is considered unlucky. Is there any particular reason for it?"

Lu Ban wanted to know what had happened in this house before.

"Yes, I bought this house five years ago and I like to stay here on weekends. It's a free and easy place to live alone. Sometimes when I go for a walk, I'll find the lights on in this villa for no reason. Director Lu, you probably know that this house has changed owners frequently, so it's often empty. I remember when I saw the lights, no one was living here at all!"

Shi Ming said in a serious tone.

"Moreover, when people walking their cats or dogs pass by that house, their pets will bark and seem very uneasy. I remember the old man who lived in number 3 used to have a myna bird. When he was walking his bird and passed by there, the myna bird cried out a few times and then died."

"It's that serious."

Lu Ban echoed.

"Of course, so Director Lu, it's best if you don't live in this house."

Shi Ming spoke earnestly and patiently.

"No problem, I'm just gathering materials anyway, it won't bother me."

Lu Ban waved his hand dismissively, indicating that it was nothing to worry about.

Shi Ming thought about it again and realized that Lu Ban did indeed come from a background of making horror films, and this kind of haunted house was indeed a good subject. It was perfectly reasonable for him to come here to gather material.

"Director Lu has a new movie?"

He then asked if he could get a role if he hit it off with Lu Ban.

"Still in the planning stages."

Lu Ban replied, and continued speaking.

"By the way, I'll be staying here tonight and might be checking out the house, making some noise. Please don't mind."

"movement?"

Shi Ming was somewhat confused, but quickly nodded.

“Okay, no problem. I’ll let everyone know in the community group later. They’re all people in the same circle, people I know well.”

He also enthusiastically added Lu Ban to the community's WeChat group.

After leaving Shi Ming's house, Lu Ban repeated the same method, asking around among the surrounding residents.

The answers were similar: when no one was around, the lights in the house would sometimes suddenly turn on; small animals would feel uneasy if they approached the villa, and the weaker ones would die afterward; in addition, some people had seen people walking around inside the house; the former residents were originally quite kind, but after living there for a while, they became withdrawn and strange.

In short, it's a classic horror movie scene.

Lu Ban guessed that even if there were no strange things inside, there might be one or two lonely ghosts waiting to be exorcised.

Villa areas are great in every way, but they lack the warmth and everyday life of a typical neighborhood. Imagine a wealthy person living in a multi-million dollar river-view villa sitting in a fried rice shop at the entrance of the community, eating fried rice with eggs – that's something you only see in movies.

There aren't many cheap and affordable fast food restaurants around here, and even takeout is scarce.

There is a clubhouse in the property, which can provide business meals and banquets.

Lu Ban ate something quickly, then went back inside and turned on the light.

I don't know if it's because the light bulbs are old, but even with the lights on, the room is still a bit dim. In the spacious house, it feels like there's an echo when you walk.

But after a while, Lu Ban felt that the place was a bit crowded.

"If there are strange things here, then there must be certain rules. The punishment of these rules is probably not fatal, otherwise a group of people would have died here long ago. Could it be that it causes pollution?"

Lu Ban guessed that, just like the friends under the bed, creating and consuming fear would bring some pollution. If the strange things in this villa were in a similar situation, then the residents would be exposed to pollution for a long time, which would eventually lead to some mental problems, such as suicide, drug use, or murder.

For example, Lu Ban felt that there might be a strange thing in the world called an office ghost. Once a person sits in the office to work, it will trigger its rules, causing the person to become more and more tired, resist work, and not want to go to work. Since it is not fatal, no one notices it and thinks that they really don't want to go to work.

These bizarre creatures are the most common and the most hidden, but over the long years, they will continue to grow and become terrifying beings that prey on life.

Thinking of this, Lu Ban felt the light flicker.

Then, the TV in the living room suddenly turned on.

The TV was playing a program from some unknown station; the picture was blurry, but the host's attire was quite retro, giving it a 1990s feel.

"...News...broadcast..."

Lu Ban heard the host seemingly saying something.

He moved closer.

Chapter 760 Clever Baby

The television seemed to be broadcasting news, but it was intermittent, like an old color TV with a malfunctioning signal.

The problem is that this is a new LCD TV, and it shouldn't have the kind of static that's a relic from the last century.

Lu Ban could only assume that this was a video playing.

He watched the performance carefully.

"...Welcome to Jiangcheng Evening News..."