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"My Tenant is a Female Ghost" features a female ghost.
"You and your master, what kind of grievances do you have between you?" Bai Zhuo asked curiously about the relationship between Zheng Ming and Elder Ge.
"Don't get too smug. Our relationship isn't that deep," Zheng Ming said, looking around in amazement. "Your place has good feng shui, but why is there a Pomegranate Tree?"
Bai Zhuo, not knowing much about feng shui, only understood that the Pomegranate Tree was the site of An Zhi Xi's sacrifice. "I don't know either, but I've lived here for so long and everything has gone smoothly, so I didn't pay much attention."
"Under the pomegranate skirt lies a ghost for eternity. Bai Zhuo, I suggest you cut down this Pomegranate Tree."
Cut it down? If I cut down the Pomegranate Tree, wouldn't An Zhi Xi come after me?
"Hey, hey, hey... Is this your house or mine? You can't just decide to cut it down!"
"It's just a suggestion. Whether you take it or not is up to you," Zheng Ming shrugged nonchalantly. "If it were me, I'd definitely cut that tree down... it's bad luck."
Bai Zhuo was very reluctant to discuss cutting down the tree in front of An Zhi Xi. "By the way, what's going on with the woman in your coffin?"
"Uh... as you just mentioned, our relationship..."
"Come on, that's a different matter! You want me to help you, and now I've offended the Underworld too? And you're keeping such important things from me?"
"I don't want to."
"No way! Just hurry up and get out of my house! You should know that I have a formation barrier here. Even the Underworld can't break in without my permission. It's a good hiding place, so you'd better come clean!"
"Give me your Map of Mountains and Rivers, and I'll tell you!"
"Ha ha, look at my house, it's a complete mess. At least ten Thieves have been here. Do you really think I need to trade such a rare treasure for a secret that may or may not exist? Are you sure you're not just joking?"
"......"
Bai Zhuo noticed his silence and threatened, "Who are you, that even White Wuchang personally comes to collect souls? Otherwise, I'll really kick you out." Unexpectedly, Zheng Ming shot him a glare, picked up the heavy coffin, and headed for the door. "I've retrieved the Five Elements Plate; consider it a trade. Thank you for what happened last night; I owe you a favor."
"Hey, hey... wait, he's really leaving." Bai Zhuo stared in disbelief at Zheng Ming disappearing through the door, feeling a wave of frustration.
"Phantom Sparrow, do you recognize the ancient-dressed woman in that coffin?"
Phantom Sparrow emerged from behind Bai Zhuo, looking puzzled. "I don't know, but I can sense that woman is somehow connected to me."
After hearing this, Bai Zhuo fell into deep thought. When he had bought Phantom Sparrow at the Onmyoji market and rescued her, those Ox-Head and Horse-Face had appeared before her immediately, trying to take her away but were chased off by him and Su Meiniang. This time, with the woman in Zheng Ming's coffin, the common thread was that both she and Phantom Sparrow bore a striking resemblance to Lin Yao Yao!
Who exactly is Lin Yao Yao? And what kind of Demon are Su Meiniang and An Zhi Xi? Who am I?
Bai Zhuo once again questioned his own origins. However, that feeling of being "possessed" could be harnessed properly to help him advance further along the path of an Onmyoji!
His home had been robbed, and the room was quite chaotic. Bai Zhuo knew that given An Zhi Xi's personality, she wouldn't care about those Thieves; as for Su Meiniang, she wouldn't mind as long as it didn't interfere with her enjoyment of human life. Regardless of how those Thieves messed around, Bai Zhuo sighed and tossed the disheveled blankets a few times before falling asleep in his clothes.
The next day dawned beautifully. The Crimson Peacock "Rouge" chirped happily in the yard, clearly enjoying the environment. Bai Zhuo slowly woke up in bed and sighed helplessly again—Su Meiniang was still sleeping on his bed as usual, but this time she was even more excessive. Her full yet firm curves pressed against his arm, deeply nestled against him with an icy touch that sent his thoughts racing; her nine tails draped over him while her legs tightly wrapped around his body, leaving him unable to move. Although it was enticing, it felt somewhat like being pinned down by a ghost.
He recalled the illusion he encountered last night at the café—the pure white peaks and smooth figure; her long perfect legs intertwined with each other, not a single hair below her abdomen—truly breathtaking. He felt himself harden.
Su Meiniang squinted her eyes and playfully whined, "Darling, you're awake? But I want to sleep a little longer~"
Bai Zhuo shivered slightly at her words. "Su Meiniang, please... don't pin me down like this; I need to get up."
Su Meiniang stubbornly buried her face into Bai Zhuo's neck. "That's just how I talk~" Bai Zhuo felt a chill run down his neck, making him itch. Coupled with Su Meiniang's flirtatious tone, he gritted his teeth and said, "Su Meiniang! If you have the guts, let go of me. I'll show you what a real man is!"
"Pfft~" Su Meiniang burst into laughter. "Oh really? Just you? When the time comes for you to take action, you won't dare. Don't try to act tough in front of me!"
Bai Zhuo, filled with anger, retorted, "What? I wouldn't dare? Damn it! If you let go of me, I'll let you taste what a man feels like!" Su Meiniang raised an eyebrow and, with her icy hand, grabbed hold of Bai Zhuo's firm member, scolding him, "Hey! You think you're so tough? I've lived for over two thousand years and have never met someone as arrogant as you!"
With his brother caught in Su Meiniang's cold grip, Bai Zhuo gasped in surprise, unsure whether it was pain or pleasure. He couldn't help but want to move a little but found himself pinned down on the bed by Su Meiniang, lacking even the strength to shift his hips.
"Su Meiniang, I'm warning you; you're playing with fire... oh... be gentle!" Bai Zhuo cautioned.
"Hmph! Dare to oppose me? I'll make sure you see it but can't have it! It'll drive you crazy!" Su Meiniang triumphantly stood up and stretched her waist. Bai Zhuo quickly looked up but was disappointed to find that Su Meiniang had already transformed and was wearing no clothes, leaving him unable to see her alluring curves.
Su Meiniang chuckled lightly. "You think you can take advantage of me? Hehe, not a chance!"
With that, Su Meiniang released Bai Zhuo and vanished from the room. Free at last, Bai Zhuo sighed in frustration and lamented to his brother, "Brother, I'm sorry again. If I ever get a chance to rise up like a farmer singing a song of victory, I promise I won't neglect you."
...
After a simple breakfast, Bai Zhuo tidied up the yard and room before calling Yang Liu.
"Hey? Bai Zhuo? You're actually calling me?"
Although he had peeked at her while she was bathing, Yang Liu didn't seem to hold it against him. Bai Zhuo considered them good friends. "Yang Liu, that really hurts my feelings. Can’t good friends call each other?"
Yang Liu was in a good mood on the other end and laughed a few times. "Haha, just joking! What's up? Is there something on your mind?"
"Can't I call you if there's nothing going on?"
"Do you want to date me?" Yang Liu exclaimed, shocking him. "There are enough people at Ning University who want to pursue me to form a whole battalion. Don't think that just because we're friends, you have an advantage."
"..." Bai Zhuo fell silent for a moment before saying, "Yang Liu, I never realized before that you're even more narcissistic than I am."
"Hmph, that's called confidence, okay? What you have is true narcissism... Anyway, what's up? We still have class later."
"It's nothing major. Do you know that Crazy Woman at your school gate?"
"Yeah, I've known her for years. I heard she lost a son and often comes to the school gate looking for him. What's wrong?"
"I suspect she's Cao Xin's mother."
Yang Liu pondered for a moment. "Cao Xin? Is he the boy I saw after using Cow's Tear last time?"
"Yes. This matter has been dragging on for too long, and it's getting complicated. But I still want to try and see if I can help him move on." Bai Zhuo continued, "I just want you to keep an eye out for when you see that Crazy Woman and contact me immediately."
"Oh, I thought it was something serious. Got it; I'll take care of it."
"Thanks in advance. That's all; you can go to class now." Bai Zhuo put down his phone and was about to hang up when Yang Liu suddenly called out, "Wait! Don't hang up yet!"
"Hmm?"
"Uh, Bai Zhuo, I have something I want your help with too..." Yang Liu hesitated.
Bai Zhuo smiled. "We're such good friends; just tell me what it is. Why are you being so cryptic?"
"This might be a bit difficult for you. Take your time to think about it; you don't have to agree right away."
“Ha ha ha... Yang Liu, what's so difficult about it? Are you trying to make me your boyfriend?” The other party fell silent for a moment before replying, “Yes.”
“...” Now it was Bai Zhuo's turn to be stunned.
Yang Liu quickly realized that this approach was a bit inappropriate and explained, “Bai Zhuo, I didn't mean it like that.”
“Then... what do you mean?” Bai Zhuo asked.
“Well, aren't we good friends? To get rid of Leng Xuanhe's entanglement with my parents, I lied to them and said I have a boyfriend. I thought I could avoid trouble, but they still want to meet him. They’re coming back this weekend, and I don’t know what to do. If they find out I lied, who knows what they might do with Leng Xuanhe!”
“I see. You mean you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend? That's a bit cliché, isn't it?”
“Just answer me: will you help or not?”
“Um, I've never dated anyone before. Wouldn't that be too much of a loss for me?”
Bai Zhuo's response made the usually demure Yang Liu lose her temper and curse, “Damn it, Bai! I've never dated either, and I’m not complaining about losing out!” Bai Zhuo thought for a moment and felt it was fair enough. He asked, “What if... what if you end up liking me? Isn’t that how these things usually go in dramas? What if we end up falling for each other for real...”
“Bai! Zhuo! You narcissist! Stop rambling and just tell me if you’ll help! If not, I’ll find someone else!”
“Alright, alright! Of course I'll help... Just remember, you owe me a favor.”
“...”
Yang Liu was beautiful, graceful, well-educated, had a good temper, and came from a wealthy family. Before this moment, Bai Zhuo had never imagined he could befriend such a perfect girl. He felt a bit proud of himself.
Unfortunately, she was afflicted with the Nine Profound Yin Body. If there was no way to break free from it, people with this constitution generally didn’t live long. In his spare time, Bai Zhuo often read extensively in hopes of helping Yang Liu find a way to resolve her condition. Yang Liu’s parents were always trying to match her with Leng Xuanhe because they understood this situation and wanted to use the Leng family's influence to help their daughter avert disaster.
Bai Zhuo had always been grateful to Yang Liu. After he killed Tang Jie, he was severely injured and hospitalized. If it hadn't been for Yang Liu arranging everything, he would have ended up in prison, possibly dying there without any explanation. He had never come out since then, but the memory lingered in his heart.
In the following days, Bai Zhuo stayed at home studying Yin-Yang Techniques while waiting for a call from Yang Liu. Unfortunately, there was no news about that Crazy Woman. Instead, he received an unexpected call from his high school classmate, Ke Long.
Back in high school, Bai Zhuo was at his most rebellious. With no parents to guide him, he became a "tumor" in his class and even in the school. During exams, he was nothing but a burden; few liked him, let alone considered him a good friend. Ke Long was his deskmate, someone he could barely exchange a few words with, likely out of pity.
"A reunion... It's been six years since I've seen them? No, seven or eight?" Reflecting on his high school life always left him feeling melancholic. He sighed heavily, "It might be good to see them; after all, we were classmates for three years."
The reunion was scheduled for Saturday, and Yang Liu's parents would return on Sunday, so there was no conflict in timing. Bai Zhuo agreed to go, realizing that he felt slightly nervous.
Anticipation? Nostalgia? Perhaps. At least he spent at least ten minutes looking at himself in the mirror. He wore black fitted casual pants and a white shirt, with fluffy curly hair and thick black-rimmed glasses—overall, he looked quite tidy.
Ningjiang Restaurant was not luxurious but exquisite and economical, making it suitable for casual dining. At five o'clock in the evening, Bai Zhuo arrived neither late nor early; he timed it perfectly as he walked into the private room. Inside were already twenty to thirty people chatting and laughing merrily. As Bai Zhuo looked at those familiar yet strange faces, he couldn't help but feel a wave of emotions; once upon a time, they were all so young and innocent; now they had all weathered life's storms and were no longer the youthful figures they once were.
"Ah? Is... is that you?"
Suddenly, a familiar exclamation came from beside him. Bai Zhuo turned to see who it was and frowned. "Zhang Ni? What are you doing here?" (To be continued.)
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