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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
Bai Zhuo had his body taken over by the Demoness, and his consciousness could only anxiously watch from within, unable to regain control.
"Oh!" Bai Zhuo exclaimed in surprise, "This body is unexpectedly good! Truly a stroke of luck; I thought I would be sealed away for ten or eight years. Hmph..."
Bai Zhuo attempted to attack the Demoness with his consciousness, but it was in vain.
"Young Master Bai, it's useless. You can only wait until she lets her guard down and then seize the opportunity to take back your body."
Suddenly, a naked figure appeared in Bai Zhuo's mind, though the crucial parts were obscured, leaving one to marvel; her features were exquisite and beautiful—it was Lin Yao Yao. Bai Zhuo curiously asked, "Hmm? You are... you are Lin Yao Yao?"
"Indeed, it is I," Lin Yao Yao's naked form appeared in Bai Zhuo's mind, slightly shy. Although she was a Millennium Ghost Spirit, a female ghost, she had once been a woman in life and still retained some human traits.
Bai Zhuo's eyes roamed over her body as he said, "What’s going on? Why are you also in my body?"
"Young Master Bai, do not panic. I am here to help you."
"What exactly is happening? Just like the Phantom Sparrow, this Demoness resembles you quite a bit."
Lin Yao Yao replied, "Actually, whether it’s the Phantom Sparrow or this Demoness, they are both fragments of my soul. In order to escape from the Underworld, I had no choice but to scatter my soul. That’s how this situation came about."
"Escape from the Underworld?" Bai Zhuo recalled his first encounter with the Phantom Sparrow when the Underworld's Yin Chai came to capture her soul. So she had escaped from the Underworld!
"Yes!" Lin Yao Yao sighed bitterly. "Back then, I was harmed by that vixen Su Meiniang, which forced me into hiding everywhere without a place to rest. Fortunately, I met Young Master Bai; your courtyard has a marvelous array for protection. Thanks to you, I have been able to stay peacefully at your home for several days."
"I am very curious, Miss Lin, what is your identity that has drawn the Underworld's Yin Chai to specifically come after you?" Bai Zhuo asked.
Lin Yaoyao shook her head. "Young Master Bai, this... I think it would be better for you not to know too much, especially since you don't even recognize An Zhi Xi."
Another one of these? Phantom Sparrow had been the same way. However, with Phantom Sparrow, it seemed she had already been absorbed by the Demoness, and the contract they had signed had long since disappeared. This left Bai Zhuo feeling somewhat frustrated—Phantom Sparrow had cost him three Soul-Sealing Pearls!
Seeing Bai Zhuo's mood was not good, Lin Yaoyao naturally covered her chest with one hand and her lower body with the other. She comforted him, "Young Master Bai, I will help you regain your body, but I will need your assistance as well. Please guide me when the time comes."
...
Ningcheng, Tang Family Courtyard.
"Master, how are you feeling?"
Tang Baifu coughed lightly and shook his head. "Sigh... I didn't expect that without the old senior Zheng Qiu, this Demoness would be so difficult to deal with... I wonder just how deep this old senior's skills really are."
The steward beside Tang Baifu bowed slightly. "Master, when I was young, I already knew of Senior Zheng Qiu's thunderous reputation... Moreover, with the current decline of the Daoist community, there are hardly any in the entire Yin Yang Realm who can compare to Senior Zheng Qiu."
"Heh," Tang Baifu chuckled lightly. "A-Lin, are you trying to comfort me?"
The steward A-Lin looked up at Tang Baifu and noticed his expression remained unchanged, a faint smile on his face. She realized he was not angry and replied with a smile, "No, Master, I am praising you... Look at your ability to summon soldiers from beans; you can still contend with the Demoness and even save Mr. Zhongli from danger. Meanwhile, Mr. Ge is still lying in the hospital unconscious."
"Oh? So the old man hasn't woken up?" Tang Baifu pulled out his pipe to light it but was stopped by the steward. "Master, you've suffered a backlash from your techniques, and since A-Lin is incapable, the life-prolonging spell was only half completed... Your complexion is getting worse; it's better not to smoke."
Tang Baifu's eyes were fixed intently on the smoking gun in the butler's hand. From the expression on his face, it was clear that he longed to smoke, but after a moment of internal struggle, he ultimately relinquished the gun and obeyed his butler. "About that incident in Yun Province last time, it's not your fault. If anyone is to blame, it's that old fool's disciple. Is this Bai person really my nemesis?"
"Master, why do you say that?"
"A-Lin, don't you see?" Tang Baifu leaned back in his armchair and exhaled a cloud of smoke. "Look, during the last Onmyoji Competition, that brat took The Painting away. We sent several 'Absolute Hands' and 'Divine Hands' to retrieve it from his home, yet they all returned empty-handed. Moreover, my grandson Tang Jie’s death is also inexplicably linked to him. And now, with my life extension being interfered with by him, ruining my plans... What else could he be but a nemesis?"
"Master, actually A-Lin has been pondering something these past few days..."
Tang Baifu shot a curious glance at his butler. "What is there that can't be said? You are A-Lin, not someone else."
"Hehe, I was just afraid you would blame A-Lin for complicating matters. However, after so many years navigating the Yin Yang Realm with you, it’s hard to swallow the fact that I stumbled against a mere rookie this year." The butler spoke earnestly.
"Mm," Tang Baifu fell silent for a moment. "Go on."
"Here’s the thing: A-Lin previously investigated and found out that this Bai fellow has a grudge with a woman named Zhang Ni. Coincidentally, her brother was sentenced to life imprisonment for a crime. I coerced and tempted this woman to get close to Bai, allowing him to let down his guard and gain Bai Zhuo's trust. At that point, whether it’s Bai Zhuo’s life or that painting, Master will be able to reclaim everything!"
Tang Baifu frowned slightly upon hearing this. "Is that all?"
The butler shook his head and continued, "There’s more. During our last trip to Miaojiang, this Bai offended an outsider from the Miao Family named Climbing Tiger, who is currently taking dirty jobs in Haicheng; he is a pawn in this game. Additionally, there are Cold Young Master from the Leng Family and the old Daoist Wang Kun from Haicheng—these are all people I've found who have grievances with Bai Zhuo."
Only then did Tang Baifu nod in satisfaction. "What’s the current status?"
From Tang Baifu's tone, it seemed he had tacitly approved of the plan. The butler A-Lin felt a surge of joy in his heart. "This kid has been gaining power lately; we mustn't rush things. For now, I've only instructed Zhang Ni to get closer to Bai Zhuo and act according to her own judgment."
"Is her mouth reliable?"
The butler replied, "Well, all the information about his family is with us. Zhang Ni has a request from me, so her mouth must be reliable. Besides, she doesn't know who I am and hasn't seen my face, so it's quite safe."
Tang Baifu nodded. "I trust you to handle this. Take your time with it; the urgent matter is to take down the Kagura Family's influence in Jiangnan. This big piece of cake is something everyone wants. Zhongli, that old monster, is here to re-seal the Demoness, but in reality, he's here to divide this cake. We can't fall behind others... Poor Kagura Family, they really think there can be genuine cooperation between a family in Huaxia and the Island Nation? Ridiculous..."
"So you had already anticipated that the Leng Family would turn against us, Master. Your foresight is impressive; I truly admire you," the butler flattered.
Tang Baifu enjoyed the praise and chuckled. "Haha, not really. It's just that the Leng Family, as both allies and enemies of the Tang Family, should be well aware of their own temperament... But speaking of which, I wonder if Zhongli has managed to suppress the Demoness. If he doesn't come looking for me to 'settle accounts,' I wouldn't feel right going after him..."
Suddenly, a servant outside shouted, "Master, a Mr. Zhongli is making a scene outside and insists on seeing you. He has injured several servants as well!"
Tang Baifu and his butler exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
"Speak of the devil, and he shall appear! Hahaha..."
Zhongli's temper was quite explosive as he knocked down several Tang family servants who tried to stop him, causing them to cry out in pain. The butler A-Lin stepped out from the back courtyard with a frown. "Who dares to cause trouble in the Tang Family?"
Zhongli knocked down two more burly servants and pointed at the butler. "Finally someone worth talking to! Where's that old fool Tang Baifu? Bring him out to see me!"
The butler frowned, his face darkening. "Who are you to call my master's name so casually? What audacity!"
Zhongli raised an eyebrow and cursed back, "Hey! I'm your grandpa! I've already heard someone report to Tang Baifu just now. Who do you think you are? What kind of arrogance does he have to act like this?"
The butler felt a bit awkward after hearing this, secretly cursing how sharp Zhongli's ears were. He said, "My master is currently unwell and cannot receive guests. If Mr. Zhongli has any matters to discuss, please speak with me."
"Hey! I can't believe it; I can't even see that bird of a man, Tang Baifu?" Zhongli exclaimed, rolling up his sleeves as if ready to confront the situation. Just then, Tang Baifu walked over from a distance. His figure was hunched, and his complexion was much paler than before, his face covered in Yin Qi, resembling a frail old man, creating a stark contrast with Zhongli.
Before Zhongli could ask anything, Tang Baifu said, "Ah, so it's my old friend Zhongli. Cough cough... I'm sorry for not welcoming you properly. Truly... cough cough, I apologize for my rudeness. A-Lin, go to the back courtyard and prepare tea for our guest... cough cough..."
After saying this, Tang Baifu began to cough violently. His butler hurried forward, concerned. "Master, didn't A-Lin just come back with you? You must take care of yourself; catching a chill would be terrible."
"Cough cough... It's nothing... Zhongli, please follow me!"
Tang Baifu led the way while Zhongli followed closely behind, his brow furrowed deeply.
Once seated, butler A-Lin brewed a pot of fine tea for both of them. Zhongli couldn't wait any longer and asked, "Old Tang, what on earth happened? The last time I saw you was just a week ago; you looked radiant! How did you end up like this today?"
Tang Baifu took a sip of tea but choked on it, coughing violently again. Butler A-Lin gently patted his back for quite some time before he finally calmed down and handed his hand over.
Confused, Zhongli grasped Tang Baifu's hand and paused for a moment before being taken aback in shock. "What? What's going on! Old Tang, your... your Lifespan... it's expired! But why—why is your yang energy still present?"
"Cough cough cough... Actually, I, Tang Baifu, have long been dead. Plus, with the backlash from the Yin-Yang Techniques, the yang energy that A-Lin has been transferring to me is about to run out. That's why I've ended up like this. I was resting in the house and didn't come out to greet you; I truly apologize for that, my friend."
Zhongli glanced at Tang Baifu's butler with confusion. "He’s transferring yang energy to you? Old Tang, you sly old fox… don’t tell me you’re using some underhanded means to prolong your life!"
Hearing this, Tang Baifu smiled bitterly. "So that's how you see me? It’s quite disheartening. What’s there to fear about death? I've lived over eighty years; why would I covet another year or so? It's just that I can't let go… My eldest grandson Tang Jie was harmed by treacherous people, and my grandson Tang Bao seems unlikely to achieve greatness. If I fall, who will uphold the legacy of the Tang family?"
“Tang Jie? Tang Jie was killed?” Zhongli asked.
“Yes, he was killed… When he was alive, you even held him. Such a good person, just like that… cough cough cough…” Tang Baifu suddenly started coughing, covering his mouth and nose with a handkerchief. After a while, he finally relaxed. He opened the handkerchief to reveal it stained with bright red blood. His expression dimmed as he said, “Zhongli, my old friend, my time is running out. Right now, I’m just hanging on by a thread. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to come last night; it was that I couldn’t come… We are both getting old…”
Tang Baifu sighed and stared at Zhongli for a long time. “Zhongli, my old friend, I truly envy you. Over eighty years old and still looking like you’re in your forties or fifties. At this rate, Zhongli, you could live another ten or twenty years, right? How enviable… so enviable… It’s just a pity that it can’t be shared…”
Zhongli silently took a sip of tea, remaining quiet. The room was very quiet, occasionally interrupted by Tang Baifu’s coughing.
After about ten minutes, Tang Baifu finally couldn’t hold back any longer and said, “I know that your Zhong Family has a method to help extend life… Is there really no chance for me? cough cough cough… My Tang family has hundreds of people… I can’t let go…”
Zhongli’s face darkened, as if he were struggling with something.
It was unclear how much time passed before Tang Baifu sighed again and suddenly heard Zhongli say, “My friend, there’s an old saying: when the King of Hell calls you at dawn, who dares to keep you until morning? If I help you, I would be condemned… To be honest, I came to Jiangnan this time largely because of the Kagura Family…”
Tang Baifu’s eyes lit up immediately as he asked, “What do you want?”
Zhongli gritted his teeth as if making a decision. “You know that our Zhong Family has focused on crafting magical artifacts for a hundred years… They Kagura Family, have something I care deeply about.”
After hearing this, Tang Baifu gasped. “Could it be—the Yata Mirror?” (To be continued.)
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