mtl008 Chapter 113 The Painter's Evil Spirit
Chapter 113 The Painter's Evil Spirit
Shu Wanwan was the first to enter the secret room, holding a flashlight to illuminate the path ahead. The interior of the secret room seemed a bit dark and damp, but the air was filled with an old smell that made people feel the accumulation of time.
On the walls of the secret room, you can see exquisite murals depicting ancient figures, scenes and stories. These murals are brightly colored and have delicate lines, showing superb painting skills.
In addition, the secret room is also filled with some precious cultural relics and utensils, including gold and silver jewelry, jade, bronze, etc. Although these items have gone through vicissitudes of life, they still emit a brilliant light, witnessing the former splendor and glory.
Shu Wanwan and Bai Xuan couldn't help but marvel at the wisdom and creativity of the ancients. It was truly remarkable that so many amazing works of art could be created in such a small space.
At the end, there is a modern desk that is completely inconsistent with the style of this place. On it lies a yellowed diary, which records the secrets of the evil spirit and Lin Wei.
The owner of this castle turned out to be a not-so-famous painter. His paintings were not in demand, but his collection was popular all over the world. However, as the saying goes, "People are afraid of fame, just like pigs are afraid of being fat." Because a big tree attracts the wind, it led to a tragedy.
It turned out that the housekeeper of the painter's villa stole the paintings in the house, took them outside to sell for money, and then used forgeries to maintain superficial peace.
Later, at an auction, the appraiser discovered that the painter's paintings were fake, and the painter noticed that many of the paintings in his home had been replaced.
Because these paintings were precious works that he had carefully collected over the years, he began to carefully examine his collection and gradually realized the seriousness of the problem. As time went on, he found that more and more paintings had been replaced with forgeries.
After a period of investigation, he determined that it was the housekeeper who did it. The painter was very angry and decided to confront the housekeeper. However, when he found the housekeeper, he was brutally murdered.
The painter had always trusted his steward too much and entrusted him with the management of his property. However, the steward took advantage of this trust and gradually stole some of the precious paintings and replaced them with forgeries.
The painter's death attracted widespread attention, but the housekeeper disappeared without a trace. The police launched a large-scale search operation but were unable to find his whereabouts.
Just when people thought the case had reached a stalemate, the police searched the castle villa again to see if there were any other clues, but they found that the housekeeper had committed suicide in the villa. He left a suicide note, admitting his crime and expressing his willingness to bear all consequences.
The butler did bear the consequences. The painter's soul later became an extremely powerful evil spirit, and after the butler's death, his soul was quickly devoured. The evil spirit that devoured other people's souls had no way to regain its sanity, but time was too long, and he did not leave the villa but was hidden in the painting and fell asleep.
Lin Wei once accidentally awakened a dormant evil spirit. The evil spirit said it could help Lin Wei add value to his paintings, but Lin Wei had to do something for him five years later. Looking at these dazzling and precious paintings, Lin Wei agreed to the evil spirit.
Just as they agreed, Lin Wei soon became a household name as a painter. The five-year period was up, but Lin Wei's mind had changed. He was afraid that the evil spirit would make an impolite request. In fact, just as he guessed, the evil spirit wanted to devour his soul and replace it.
To escape this terrifying evil spirit, he sought out a master. Following his guidance, he began to attempt to seal it with his paintings. However, when he faced the evil spirit, he was filled with endless fear. This emotion gradually eroded his mind, causing him to lose control of the evil spirit.
"It seems that all this is because of his fear." Bai Xuan sighed.
"Yes, if he could overcome his inner fear, perhaps this would not have happened." Bai Xuan continued.
"No, all this stems from his greed." Shu Wanwan's tone was soft, and it was impossible to tell what emotion she was expressing.
At this moment, a depressing atmosphere filled the room, as if time had frozen. Bai Xuan sighed softly and broke the silence: "Now that the evil spirit has been eliminated, it's time for us to return."
Shu Wanwan looked at the diary in front of her, nodded, and a beautiful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She was still a little playful, just like before.
"It's time to go back and find the owner of this diary." Shu Wanwan said.
Bai Xuan was enlightened after hearing Shu Wanwan's words. Yes! Why hadn't he thought of this? This diary recorded the story of the evil spirit and Lin Wei, but it wasn't written by either of them. So who wrote the diary?
"Let's go!" Shu Wanwan said, then turned around and walked back.
Bai Xuan quickly followed her pace, and the two of them left the classroom together and walked towards the outside of the secret room.
"What should we do next?" Bai Xuan asked.
Shu Wanwan thought for a moment and said, "Let's go find Ye Linfeng first."
After a while, they returned to the normal space in the villa. They packed up their things and prepared to leave this mysterious and terrifying castle villa.
Shu Wanwan put the diary into her backpack. Then, she and Bai Xuan walked out of the gate and headed out of the castle villa.
Along the way, neither of them spoke, just walking in silence. Bai Xuan kept thinking about who the owner of the diary was and why he had recorded all these things. Shu Wanwan seemed to be thinking about something else, with a faint smile on her face.
The sunlight outside the castle fell on the earth like golden sand, making the whole world bright and dazzling. Shu Wanwan and Bai Xuan slowly walked out of the castle-like villa, their figures clearly outlined by the sunlight, as if injecting a touch of vitality into this peaceful scene.
Bai Xuan basked in the sun, stretched himself, and felt the warmth, feeling a sense of relief. Although this matter was not completely over, at least some results had been achieved.
"I hope I don't encounter such a greedy person again," Bai Xuan said softly, his voice filled with emotion. He gazed into the distance, a complex expression in his eyes. He had also witnessed Yuan Hui being killed by an evil spirit. Although the evil spirits were different, the ultimate cause of their demise was not ghosts, but greed.
Shu Wanwan stood quietly by, her beautiful face looking particularly charming in the sunlight. She nodded gently, indicating her agreement with Bai Xuan's words.