Chen Ge had Old Wu reveal his identity to the Landlord, then the two of them went inside the rental unit to have a look around.
Chi Ren had left in a hurry. He hadn't finished the takeout on the table, clothes were scattered across the sofa, and the drawers hadn't even been closed. The place was a complete mess, as if it had been burgled.
"Did Chi Ren tell you where he was going?"
"No, but he's been making calls all the time lately. It seemed like he was trying to find someone who could put him up for a while. He even got into a few big arguments with people over the phone." The Landlord pointed at the wall. "It's an old building, so the soundproofing is pretty bad. Chi Ren usually seems like a very honest person, but when he gets angry, he's terrifying."
"Did you hear any important names or places?" Chen Ge asked with a serious expression.
"They seemed to mention a delicatessen called Shilixiang. I think the owner's surname was Chi, too." The Landlord couldn't provide much information. While they were talking, Chen Ge had quietly released Men Nan.
As they chatted, Men Nan searched most of the room, but didn't find anything.
After leaving the Apartment Building, Old Wu drove Chen Ge to Shilixiang Delicatessen.
The shop was on Century Avenue, the busiest street in Xinhai. As it happened, Shangguan Qinghong's Haunted House was also near Century Avenue. The two businesses were in the same commercial district.
"The Century Avenue district is brightly lit around the clock and always bustling with people. It's a pretty good place to hide." In a busy area, Vengeful Spirits found it very difficult to act. Even Red-Clothed spirits were affected.
"Brother Wu, you can leave me at