Of course, for Little Wei and the others, they were completely at a loss for words.
"He runs so fast—this is the fastest ghost I’ve ever seen," Jiang Chu remarked from the side, sighing in amazement.
The ghosts she had seen at home before were nothing compared to this one.
"Now I’m a bit confused—who exactly killed him in the first place?"
This guy’s escape speed was practically unmatched in the entire army.
Fu Yuanzhong withdrew his gaze, his earlier relaxed demeanor from shopping completely gone.
"This is trouble. We need to deal with it as soon as possible."
Fu Yuanzhong had a sense of justice in him.
Some ghosts could be left alone, but ones like this—the kind that harmed people—were a danger to the world if left unchecked for even a moment.
"Let’s not worry about that for now. Let’s go buy groceries first," Youyin said with a light smile.
She knew those two were the main characters. Even if their behavior was utterly baffling, not every author had high standards—you couldn’t expect every writer to be intelligent.
This situation was pretty much par for the course.
"Alright." Fu Yuanzhong naturally knew Xu Yichen wouldn’t be easy to handle.
But it didn’t matter—they had Jiang Xixi on their side. Remembering what had happened back at the house, Fu Yuanzhong felt no pressure on his shoulders.
He wasn’t stupid. The resentment clinging to Xu Yichen had to come from either a ghost or Zhao Xi.
Whether the ghost lived or died wasn’t his concern.
Might as well take it easy for now, prepare some talismans, and seal that thing away later.
Little Wei was about to continue following the trio around the supermarket when Youyin abruptly pulled her away.
"What are you doing?" Little Wei pouted, looking at Youyin with puppy-dog eyes.
"We’ve barely had any time alone together," Youyin said, a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice.
Little Wei: "..."
"I’m a ghost," Little Wei blinked.
Youyin couldn’t help but laugh.
"I know that, but I’ve always thought of you as just like me," Youyin said, taking Little Wei’s hand.
She wanted to pinch Little Wei’s cheeks, but the supermarket was full of cameras. If someone saw the footage, they’d probably think she was insane.
"So what’s the point of being alone like this?" Little Wei asked again.
Youyin squeezed her hand.
"Just seeing you makes me happy."
Even though she hadn’t been able to accept her own sapphic identity before, after all these days, Youyin found herself embracing it without any hesitation.
Honestly, even she couldn’t believe it.
"Besides, you could kiss me first," Youyin said.
Little Wei: ???
No, no, no—she didn’t like taking the initiative.
Being proactive was exhausting. She preferred letting Youyin make the first move.
Lying back and enjoying the ride was a beautiful thing—why should she do all the work?
"You can’t do it? Not up to the task?"
Little Wei hadn’t expected that her simple refusal would make Youyin so bold.
Unbelievable.
"Are you provoking me?" Little Wei was speechless.
This woman was seriously shameless.
Before Youyin could react, Little Wei grabbed her head and planted a fierce kiss on her lips.
Youyin was left dazed, nearly breathless from the sudden intensity.
"What was that for?" Youyin touched her lips, her face flushing.
This was her first time being kissed.
Even if it had been completely unexpected.
"What’s wrong? You told me to kiss you—are you regretting it now?" Little Wei couldn’t understand.
Hah. Women were all the same.
Once they got what they wanted, they lost interest.
"No, it’s just… a little strange," Youyin said, rubbing her face, a sweet smile tugging at her lips.
Living like this wouldn’t be so bad.
"What’s strange about it?" Little Wei pursed her lips.
"Maybe I’m just not used to it," Youyin said, though her smile remained.
She really, really loved days like this.
Little Wei was about to say something else when she suddenly remembered—
Wait, if they left, didn’t that mean Jiang Chu and Fu Yuanzhong were alone together?
The thought sent a thrill of excitement through her bones.
"Si, Si—what are those two kids up to now?"
Had they started kissing yet?
"They’re picking vegetables. The scenario you’re imagining isn’t happening, so give it up. Jiang Chu’s been burned by love before—she’s not that naive. And Fu Yuanzhong’s personality is what it is. If you’re expecting sparks between them, you might as well expect pigs to fly."
Little Wei: ???
"Then why don’t you fly up a tree and show me?" Little Wei shot back.
Si: ?
"You’re about to get smacked," Si said, exasperated.
Could this girl go one day without being a brat?
"Hmph, I don’t believe you. I’m going to sneak a peek." With that, Little Wei dragged Youyin back toward where they’d left the other two.
Before long, they spotted Fu Yuanzhong pushing a shopping cart while Jiang Chu picked out groceries.
Just vegetables and such.
God knew how awkward Jiang Chu felt.
Why had their ancestor and Youyin just run off like that? She couldn’t leave either, so she was stuck here watching Fu Yuanzhong shop.
Fu Yuanzhong noticed Jiang Chu’s nerves and softened his expression.
"No need to be so tense. I don’t bite," he said, patting her shoulder.
The touch only made Jiang Chu stiffen further, but as Fu Yuanzhong resumed shopping, some of her tension eased.
"Are all Taoist priests like you?" Jiang Chu asked, trying to lighten the mood.
Whether in history books or novels, the image of Taoist priests was nothing like Fu Yuanzhong.
"I’m a Taoist, not a monk. Besides, with modernization and technology, we have to study too. Some of this stuff is actually pretty interesting." With that, Fu Yuanzhong pulled out his tablet and handed it to Jiang Chu.
"Take a look at my notes."
Jiang Chu hesitated before accepting it. Opening his note-taking app, she was met with hundreds of pages of data and research.
So much.
"Is this all your usual work?"
She even spotted a section on the Bagua formation.
"Yep. Some things can be explained scientifically, and honestly, studying is kind of fun for me," Fu Yuanzhong said casually.
Watching him speak so confidently, Jiang Chu couldn’t help but compare him to her ex.
Her former boyfriend was nowhere near Fu Yuanzhong’s level.
Even if Fu Yuanzhong weren’t a Taoist, he’d probably make an excellent scientist, right?
Jiang Chu didn’t understand the data, but she was deeply impressed.
And Fu Yuanzhong had just handed her his tablet—something so important—without a second thought.
It stirred something in her.
At the very least, her ex had never let her touch his phone.
Not that she’d ever wanted to snoop.
Suddenly, Jiang Chu remembered their ancestor’s words, and her expression turned awkward.
No matter what, someone as outstanding as Fu Yuanzhong would never like someone like her.
Better to just stay friends.
"I just think you’re amazing, but honestly, I don’t get any of this. I only graduated from a second-tier university."
Jiang Chu couldn’t help feeling inferior.
"Second-tier? That’s fine. Even most grad students wouldn’t understand this stuff. I just wanted to help you relax."
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
lities. One day, Qi Yuan was buying groceries when he unfortunately came face-to-face with a monster. Just when he thought he was going to die on the spot, he suddenly heard the monster's thoughts... "This aura, he's definitely not an ordinary master!" "So terrifying, so terrifying." "A fight with my back against the wall, I can't take it anymore." Qi Yuan: Ah, no one told me that my awakened ability isn't telepathy, but rather the stronger my enemies imagine me to be, the stronger I truly become. PS: Zhou Hai in the first chapter is not the protagonist.
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
