The saying about ghost hitchhiking is quite widespread here, much like how when something foul enters a house, it can't leave without being carried by a deceased's relative. These wandering ghosts can get lost too, hence the term ghost hitchhiking.
This man was almost scared to death. The village has been rife with tales of people seeing a female ghost here. He didn't see a female ghost but saw several child ghosts!
In these desolate mountains, seeing child ghosts isn't uncommon. They don't dare go up the mountain because the mountain god protects the area, so they can only run into the wilderness. Now, they've encountered this unlucky man, and they've followed him, attracted by his 'human spirit' are these four child ghosts!
"I'm not going with you, and I'm not letting you hitch a ride, so just give up!" the man said trembling.
