Chapter 13 - 11: A Woman Desperate to Marry?

Chapter 13: Chapter 11: A Woman Desperate to Marry?

’Not a Mutant.’

’This person is being controlled by the Ghost Clan.’

Xia Yu, who appeared relaxed but had been tense the entire time, quickly made a judgment based on her experience. She hesitated for a moment, wanting to ask what the Ghost Clan was planning.

But then she realized she was standing out too much, which wasn’t necessarily a good thing.

So, she chose to remain silent, continuing to circulate the Ancient Guidance Technique and focus on absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power.

Feeling her body being torn apart and reformed, she was filled with anticipation. This Mist Event would last for 30 minutes, much longer than the previous one.

Although it becomes harder to improve the stronger you are, she could also feel that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power within this Mist Event was much denser.

All things considered, the final boost to her strength would still be extremely significant.

’At this rate, my physical fitness will probably rival a Third-level athlete’s by the time I get out,’ Xia Yu thought.

This feeling of her body constantly growing stronger was incredibly satisfying and addictive.

「At the same time.」

Just as Chu Quan and the others were about to break through the window, the Ghost Clan member finally grew accustomed to Zhang Chi’s corpse. Its movements were no longer stiff, and its speech had become much more fluid. "Everyone, I wish to select the most excellent partner from among you."

"From now on, I will ask the questions. The women will answer. The men are not allowed to make a sound."

Silence fell.

Everyone exchanged glances, unable to process what was happening.

Only Chu Quan cried out, his voice trembling, "It’s... it’s the Wedding Dress Ghost! That’s what it was, it was trying... trying to kill me."

Xia Yu’s eyes narrowed. She instantly thought of a specific type of Ghost Clan member: a single ghost!

Considering what Chu Quan had said, could this entity be a spurned bachelorette, desperate to get married?

If that was the case, wasn’t this a fatal situation for her? After all... the Ghost Clan was unlikely to leave useless humans alive.

Taking a deep breath, she thought, ’No matter what, I have to stall for time.’

’About ten minutes have passed already. Only twenty minutes left.’

Xia Yu didn’t want to use her Crystal Core to destroy this Ghost Clan member.

’First, it would leave traces that are difficult to erase.’

’Second, the Crystal Core is extremely useful. Wouldn’t it be better to obtain a Servant Spirit Species while staying alive and without using it?’

’Third, what if I use the Crystal Core and fail to kill it? Besides, I’m not even sure if the ghost’s true body is inside Zhang Chi’s corpse. After all, the Ghost Clan’s methods for controlling human corpses aren’t limited to simple possession.’

"Since no one is speaking, I’ll take that as your consent," Zhang Chi continued, not waiting for a response.

The group was speechless.

Who would dare to disagree at a time like this?

"Let’s begin."

Zhang Chi posed the first question: "First, I hate domestic violence. An abuser is not a suitable partner for me!"

SWISH!

All eyes turned to Huo Shuya.

Huo Shuya wore glasses, was tall and thin, and had a faint scholarly air about him. He looked gentle and refined, not at all like an abuser.

At this moment, his face was full of pleading as he continuously pressed his palms together, bowing to everyone.

"You go first. Of these three men, who is the abuser?"

Zhang Chi raised an arm and pointed at Xia Yu, adding a warning, "A reminder: I can tell if a person is lying. You’d better not deceive me, or I’ll kill you first."

SWISH.

Everyone’s gaze fell upon Xia Yu. They all wanted to see if she would cooperate with the Wedding Dress Ghost, and what her answer would be.

The Ghost Clan’s temper was unpredictable; they could turn hostile in an instant.

At a time like this, the only way to stall for time and figure out the ghost’s rules was to play along.

Xia Yu remained silent until she felt the ghost’s patience was about to run out. Then, she spoke, "I... I..."

After stammering "I..." for a moment longer, she finally pointed at Huo Shuya.

Seeing this, Huo Shuya’s eyes widened, and his face contorted with a ferocity that made it look like he wanted to kill Xia Yu, but he didn’t dare to speak.

Xia Yu paid him no mind.

"You’re not lying. Very good." Zhang Chi smiled, very satisfied with Xia Yu’s performance, and turned to Yu Xiaoxiao.

"I... I..."

Yu Xiaoxiao started crying again.

’She didn’t want to bring harm to Huo Shuya.’

’But she didn’t want to lie even more, because that would likely mean death!’

Xia Yu was very pleased with Yu Xiaoxiao’s performance. ’It would be even better if she could stall for a little more time.’

"Speak," Zhang Chi said impatiently. "Or I’ll kill you right now."

"I’ll talk, I’ll talk!" A chill ran through Yu Xiaoxiao’s body as if she had been plunged into an ice cave. She hurriedly said in terror, "It’s Huo Shuya! His girlfriend broke up with him because he was abusive."

Two to one.

No matter what Nie Xiaoyu said, Huo Shuya was now not a suitable partner for the Ghost Clan member.

And if he wasn’t a suitable partner, the consequences...

Huo Shuya had apparently guessed the dire consequences, because he finally couldn’t hold back anymore. He roared, "Bullshit! You’re all full of fucking bullshit! I’m the one who was abused! What you heard are just rumors!"

"These rumors are going to get me killed! You’re all murderers! Executioners!"

The others averted their gaze and said nothing, appearing utterly indifferent.

"She wasn’t lying."

"And, I did say that men are not allowed to speak."

"You’re courting death!"

The words came from Zhang Chi’s mouth.

The next instant, Huo Shuya felt a gust of Yin Qi envelop him, and his eyes suddenly went dull.

And then...

"THUD."

He shot forward at an incredible speed, slamming viciously into a square pillar.

CRACK.

The sound of breaking bones echoed.

Huo Shuya’s body convulsed. He was taking his last breaths, and it was clear he wasn’t going to make it.

"AHHH!" Nie Xiaoyu and Yu Xiaoxiao screamed again.

Chu Quan and Li Xiaopeng were so terrified they cowered in a corner, completely frozen, without a single thought of resistance.

A ghost.

It was really a ghost.

At this moment, they finally believed they were facing an existence that defied all logic and science!

Of everyone present, only Xia Yu remained the calmest. Her eyes narrowed slightly:

’This single ghost couldn’t kill Huo Shuya while controlling Zhang Chi’s body, which means its power isn’t that strong and its methods of attack are limited. Moreover, the Yin Qi surrounding Huo Shuya just now was dense; it seems he was possessed.’

She had no direct means of dealing with the Ghost Clan, but she could make corresponding deductions based on her experience.

’No need to rush.’

From the looks of it, she wasn’t the one who was going to die. Xia Yu decided to wait a little longer.

"You all did very well just now."

"Keep up the good work~"

Zhang Chi stood up again, his smile growing even brighter.

But set against the backdrop of blood and a corpse, that smile was both eerie and terrifying.

The thought of a spurned bachelorette possessing a man’s body made Xia Yu feel inexplicably nauseous.

Generally speaking, female ghosts rarely possess men. Besides the fact that men have stronger yang energy, part of the reason is that the ghosts themselves can’t stomach it.

’Is this spurned bachelorette a psychopath?’

’Or perhaps...’

As a certain possibility occurred to her, Xia Yu’s pupils contracted, her gaze flickering with uncertainty.

"Second."

Zhang Chi spoke again. "I hate cheating! A cheater is not a suitable partner for me."

Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances.

’Cheating?’

’Who’s a cheater?’

Yu Xiaoxiao’s eyes flickered.

"You go first," Zhang Chi said, pointing at Nie Xiaoyu.

"I..."

Nie Xiaoyu hesitated for a moment before speaking decisively. "I don’t know about anyone else, but I know Chu Quan went behind my back to flirt with Xia Yu. He even looked at a naked picture of Xia Yu while he was having sex with me."

’Something like that happened?’

Everyone’s eyes widened in shock. They looked at Chu Quan, then back at Xia Yu.

Yu Xiaoxiao shot Chu Quan a look that seemed to say, ’Scumbag!’

Chu Quan was furious. He opened his mouth, about to say something, but then remembered he wasn’t allowed to speak. He could only shake his fists silently, his face full of menace.

Nie Xiaoyu, however, ignored him and continued, "If you don’t believe me, you can check the phone in his pocket."

She was only with Chu Quan for his money. These past few days, he had just been using her as an outlet, and she had absolutely no feelings for him. Their previous "lovey-dovey" act was all a facade.

Right now, she would do anything to survive.

She glared at Xia Yu, her face a mask of venom and hatred.

’We’re both beautiful.’

’We come from the same background.’

’So why does she always get to be so high and mighty?’

’Why can she capture men’s hearts so easily?’

’WHY!’

’This damn couple... it’d be best if they both died here,’ she thought.

"Your turn," Zhang Chi said, pointing at Xia Yu.

Xia Yu’s elegant brows furrowed.

’She’d never even been in a relationship, so there was no way she could have been secretly photographed in a hotel or by a boyfriend.’

’Could there be a hidden camera in her room or bathroom?’

’Otherwise, how could Chu Quan have gotten a naked picture of her?’

After another deliberate silence, Xia Yu spoke. "Chu Quan did often try to chat with me. He liked to ask me out for any reason, big or small, but I refused most of the time."

"I sensed he had feelings for me, and since he had a girlfriend, I considered that scumbag behavior."

"As for a naked picture, I don’t have that kind of hobby."

She hadn’t originally planned to add that last sentence, but she explained herself after thinking about her earlier ’suspicion’.

"Hmph." Nie Xiaoyu snorted. "Just because you say so? I saw it with my own eyes! It’s in the secure folder on Chu Quan’s phone!"

"Believe it or not," Xia Yu replied, feeling no obligation to explain herself to Nie Xiaoyu.

"Neither of you are lying," Zhang Chi said with a laugh, as if he were watching two clowns perform a show that he found very satisfying.

’Neither of them lied?’

The group was stunned for a moment, but then they understood and turned their gazes to Chu Quan.

Xia Yu shot a cold glare at Chu Quan, a flicker of killing intent rising in her heart.

"You’ve been stringing Chu Quan along, so you’re no saint either," Nie Xiaoyu, having thrown all caution to the wind, continued to lash out wildly at Xia Yu.

Xia Yu was about to argue with Nie Xiaoyu, since it would stall for time, but unfortunately, the Ghost Clan member wasn’t interested in hearing their irrelevant squabbling.

"Next."

"It’s your turn."

Zhang Chi pointed directly at Yu Xiaoxiao.

Yu Xiaoxiao trembled, her hesitation palpable...