The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 854: The Special Burning Man Valley

Shangguan Yu was already very tense, and when she heard the name Li Qing mentioned, she instantly pressed herself tightly against him. "President Li, you’re saying this place is... is Burning Man Valley, does ’burning’ mean what I think it means?"

Li Qing nodded with a smile, "I think it does indeed mean what you’re thinking. This place was indeed used for burning bodies in the past, and I’m not even sure how many lives were claimed here, but the number is probably quite significant."

"It is said that during more chaotic times, the local villagers would cremate children who had died young, as well as those who had met violent ends, and bury them in this valley. In the past, people believed that those who died such deaths were ominous, and burying them in the village would bring misfortune, so over time, this became customary."

"We can’t comprehend the actions of the people from that time now, but such things are like a local law that has become deep-seated. So, it’s only logical that this place feels ominous, as it’s an abandoned chaotic burial site, and those buried here are all either victims of untimely or unnatural deaths. The eeriness is to be expected."

With Li Qing explaining this, Shangguan Yu’s nerves were wound even tighter, and her dark, glossy eyes darted around fearfully, while she clung to Li Qing tightly, as if something was about to pounce on her any moment.

"President Li, if this place is like that, why set up a camping base here? Who would dare stay in such a place?" she asked anxiously, "Even the bravest of people would likely choose not to stay after learning of the site’s history."

In truth, Li Qing himself was a bit uncertain about this whole thing now.

"It’s supposed to be a marketing gimmick that goes against the grain, aimed at those who are stubbornly brave, but whether it can succeed is still unknown. We’ll have to try it out after opening and see how things go. If it turns out to be really bad, we’ll just switch locations," said Li Qing.

Shangguan Yu’s face scrunched up as if she had seen a ghost, "That gimmick sounds really frightening."

"You’re right about that; anyone who has spent a night at this place will definitely understand what it’s like," Li Qing said with a laugh, "To get repeat customers here will probably be quite a challenge."

"President Li, maybe... we should head back now. Why do I feel chills down my spine?" Shangguan Yu stammered, already on edge before Li Qing even told her the story. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

As soon as Li Qing mentioned that this place was a now-deserted chaotic burial mound, Shangguan Yu was so tense it felt as though the area was crowded with ghostly shadows.

"Let’s go," Li Qing nodded and said, "There seems to be nothing left to check now."

Shangguan Yu clung tightly to Li Qing’s arm, almost squashing her exceedingly full chest out of shape.

"President Li, do you think there really are ghosts in this world?" She asked nervously while walking.

Li Qing thought for a moment and gave a firm answer, then added, "There definitely are, but I’m not clear whether they’re wandering spirits or something else roaming the world, but they do exist. For someone who’s physically frail and sickly, the chances of encountering such things are probably not small."

"President Li, then with my... doesn’t it mean I’ll definitely encounter them? My body is very weak," Shangguan Yu weakly exclaimed, startled, "Please don’t scare me, I’m already faint-hearted..."

"I’m not trying to scare you, I’m just telling you the reality," Li Qing said earnestly, "If you have a weak constitution, it’s best not to go to such gloomy places or get involved with disreputable activities. Many self-proclaimed Mr. Yin and Yang, who know only a smattering of tricks, not only fail to resolve issues but also attract all sorts of messes."

"Such matters are troublesome. If you encounter someone who really knows what they’re doing, they can resolve it with a few words or a simple action. But if you find someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing, they’ll just create a bigger mess and end up bringing disaster."

Shangguan Yu nodded emphatically, "President Li, is there any way to protect oneself if one happens to encounter them unexpectedly?"

"Prevention... There doesn’t seem to be a good way for that, and to start with, I don’t quite understand it," Li Qing said. "But when I’m free, I can indeed ask around for you. I do know a few people who are truly skilled in this matter."

"President Li, then I’ll have to trouble you. Right now, my heart just isn’t at ease," Shangguan Yu said pitifully, clutching Li Qing’s arm. "In the future, your little secretary will definitely serve you with all her might, ensuring that you’re comfortable and pleased."

"You’re actually serving me quite comfortably right now," Li Qing laughed. "The thought of it is simply unforgettable."

"Really, President Li?" Shangguan Yu asked with a blushing smile, "I feel like I’m not doing well enough. Some things are actually not so easy to learn, and I wouldn’t dare to show off to President Li with what I haven’t mastered."

"No problem, just go ahead with confidence. I have no objections, and when I have time, I’d love to see more," Li Qing laughed.

Shangguan Yu said bashfully, "Then next time... next time I serve you, I hope you won’t find me too clumsy, President Li."

Li Qing smiled and nodded. In truth, Shangguan Yu was indeed very capable when it came to serving others, quite considerate.

That almost entirely automatic way of serving made Li Qing feel an incomparable pleasure at every moment.

This was a completely different feeling from what he had with Tian Yue’e.

In fact, he could entirely ignore Shangguan Yu’s opinions and just enjoy the service.

Whereas, when he was with Tian Yue’e and the others, it was more about interaction.

These were two completely different sensations.

Once in the car, Shangguan Yu drove Li Qing back to the village.

As they left the unique location of Burning Man Valley, the village suddenly seemed bustling with activity.

Noisy voices of people filled the air, and in the sky, splendid fireworks burst forth.

Shangguan Yu muttered in surprise, "Strange, why didn’t we hear the fireworks earlier? That’s really odd."

"There’s nothing strange about that because that place is Burning Man Valley," Li Qing, accustomed to the uniqueness of the place, said calmly. "Once you enter, it’s like being cut off from the world, surrounded by silence. You truly can’t hear any outside noise."

"President Li, this... in that case, that place can really be described as terrifying!" Shangguan Yu said. "I think setting up the campsite there was a bit hasty. That place is really not a good spot."

"A place that can even isolate sounds is clearly not normal. Although the gimmicks are quite plentiful, it would be terrible if something were to happen. Today’s tourists are not easy to please, and if accidents occur, we could end up paying more than we earn."

Li Qing nodded, "What you’ve said does indeed make sense. I’ll have another look at it and see if the issue can be resolved."