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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
The night was already deep, around three in the morning. Bai Zhuo sat at the entrance of the attic, gulping down water, his forehead glistening with sweat as if he had just been pulled out of water.
“Bai, tell me the truth. Is Miao Long still salvageable?” The question came from Miao Xiaoqi's mother. Her name was Alasha, and given that she had given birth to such a beautiful girl as Miao Xiaoqi, her own beauty was certainly not lacking. In Bai Zhuo's eyes, Alasha's beauty seemed to rival that of Ouyang Shirei. However, after experiencing sleeping alongside Ouyang Shirei, being teased by Su Meiniang, dreaming of An Zhi Xi, and spending months with Yang Liu and Miao Xiaoqi, Bai Zhuo had long since developed the ability to remain unfazed in the presence of beautiful women. Although this ability was not particularly useful, at least it made him appear less like a clueless fool.
A fleeting look of astonishment crossed Bai Zhuo's eyes, but aside from his sweaty appearance, his complexion remained normal. “Currently, there is no immediate danger to life. I've already imprisoned the five ghosts. Tomorrow we can figure out how to remove the Soul-Piercing Nail from his forehead.”
Upon hearing this, Alasha patted her ample chest and sighed in relief. “Bai, I believe in you. By the way, what do you think of my Qiqi?”
This question again?
Bai Zhuo thought for a moment. “Qiqi... she’s a lovely girl; she blushes easily; she’s quite shy around strangers and doesn’t talk much when there are outsiders; she enjoys eating lean meat and prefers mildly spicy dishes; she loves animals; she likes doing housework; but she really dislikes garlic... Overall, she's a charming girl!”
As Bai Zhuo spoke, he recalled something amusing and couldn’t help but chuckle.
Alasha also covered her mouth and laughed lightly. “Bai, that’s not what I meant. What I’m asking is, if Qiqi were to become your wife, what would you think?”
“Oh. Uh, huh?”
“What do you mean ‘huh’? Auntie is asking you a question.”
“Um... wife? Qiqi...?” Bai Zhuo hesitated and stroked his chin. “Isn’t that a bit too early? She’s only sixteen.”
“So you mean if Qiqi were a bit older, you would be willing to marry her?”
“Well... strictly speaking, my feelings for Qiqi are more like those between siblings.”
Upon hearing this, Alasha puffed out her cheeks, exuding femininity. “Bai, don’t deceive yourself. Do you think my Qiqi isn’t pretty?”
“No, Qiqi is very beautiful…”
“Then do you think Qiqi has a bad temper?”
"No, Qi Qi is very gentle..."
"Then do you dislike that Qiqi is an outsider?"
"Absolutely not..."
"Well then, if you don't like a girl like her, what kind of girl do you like?" Alasha asked, still curious. Bai Zhuo hurriedly interjected, "Auntie, please stop. Qi is truly a wonderful girl, both beautiful and gentle. I really like her, but I..."
Alasha interrupted Bai Zhuo, saying, "Then why not just settle down?" She laughed, "Alright, Auntie understands. I'll take care of this." With that, she left.
"Hey, hey, Auntie, don't go! Why are you taking care of this?"
Alasha swayed her curvy waist as she walked away. Her exquisite ethnic attire made her waist appear even slimmer, and her well-rounded hips showed no signs of being a mother of two teenagers.
Perhaps Qi would be as outstanding as her mother in the future, or maybe even more dazzling. Qi was kind and gentle, as well as beautiful and young. So if she were to become my wife, I would surely be very happy... But what about Ouyang Shirei? Bai Zhuo thought to himself.
"Ugh... what is going on..." Bai Zhuo shook his head, glanced at the time, and turned to walk back to his room.
Bai Zhuo married Miao Xiaoqi. Miao Xiaoqi was stunningly beautiful; her ethnic attire highlighted her delicate charm. Having such a beautiful wife made Bai Zhuo feel completely satisfied. However, strangely enough, the originally casual wedding procession suddenly transformed into a formal gathering of friends and family dressed in suits. They applauded for Bai Zhuo and for Ouyang Shirei. Bai Zhuo slipped a sparkling diamond ring onto Ouyang Shirei's right ring finger. She wore a wedding dress with layers of pure white fabric crafted into countless pleats; a light veil draped softly over the dress. He had no regrets in this life. Yet the scene shifted again—red flowers, red balloons, red ribbons—before him stood a stunning bride adorned in traditional attire: it was Su Meiniang from My Tenant is a Female Ghost! Su Meiniang's enchanting face startled Bai Zhuo; although she was an unparalleled beauty, she was a ghost! The thought of spending his life with a ghost as his wife was unacceptable to him! Just as he was about to consummate their marriage on this romantic night, a rainbow cloud suddenly appeared in the sky. An Zhi Xi descended upon it like a celestial maiden draped in light gauze, rescuing Bai Zhuo from Su Meiniang's "clutches."
An Zhi Xi had long hair that reached her waist; she embraced Bai Zhuo and soared into the sky. However, a bolt of lightning struck down as Lin Yao Yao intercepted An Zhi Xi in an attempt to snatch Bai Zhuo away! Suddenly Lin Yao Yao split into several figures—Bai Zhuo wondered if he was seeing things; Phantom Sparrow was among them.
Why is Lin Yao Yao here?
Bai Zhuo suddenly fell from the sky; he could no longer think straight. The terrifying sensation of weightlessness made him scream.
"Ah!" He screamed and jolted upright in bed.
"Was it a dream?" Bai Zhuo took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "Lin Yao Yao... I almost forgot there was someone like her at home... How could I dream about her? It must be the aftereffects of Su Meiniang's illusion..."
Knock knock knock. There came a knocking at the door.
"Bai, Brother Bai, wake up! Hurry up!"
Bai Zhuo rushed to open the door and saw Miao Xiaoqi looking haggard, with faint tear streaks on her face, resembling a flower cat. She was somewhat incoherent, "Brother Bai, something has happened. Brother Ahu... Miao Long's younger brother..."
Bai Zhuo took Miao Xiaoqi's hand, "Don't panic, let's go." Miao Xiaoqi blushed, lowering her head and obediently following his lead.
In the dim light of dawn, the attic of Great-Grandmother was surrounded by clan members, making it hard to see what was happening in the crowd. Miao Xiaoqi led Bai Zhuo through the throng, where they found Father Miao wielding a long, sturdy bamboo stick, fiercely striking Climbing Tiger, who was kneeling on the ground.
After a while, Father Miao stopped beating him, his eyes wide with rage, hands trembling as he pointed the bamboo stick at Climbing Tiger and shouted, "At first, I didn't believe Bai Zi, but now I see it’s true! You traitorous White-Eyed Wolf! Why did you harm A Long? A Long has always regarded you as an older brother; why would you betray him?"
Climbing Tiger knelt there, bare-chested and bound hand and foot, his body covered in wounds. Despite the pain, he remained silent. He felt Bai Zhuo's gaze and slightly lifted his head. His pupils constricted as he revealed a terrifying killing intent upon seeing Miao Xiaoqi and Bai Zhuo holding hands.
Bai Zhuo released Miao Xiaoqi and stepped forward without fear of Climbing Tiger's resentful glare. He searched Climbing Tiger's body and pulled out a delicate white smartphone.
Climbing Tiger coldly warned, "You with the surname Bai! Don't dig your own grave!"
Hearing this, Father Miao struck harder with the bamboo stick. Climbing Tiger's mother was held back by clan members as she cried incessantly, pleading for mercy from Father Miao. Bai Zhuo remained unmoved; he had already discovered this phone when he encountered Climbing Tiger in the woods. He moved his fingers and pulled up the call log before dialing out.
After several beeps, the call connected. Bai Zhuo put it on speakerphone but remained silent. The other end was equally quiet, raising doubts about whether the call had truly gone through.
Both sides remained silent for about a minute before Bai Zhuo finally spoke up: "I know you're watching me from some corner of the village. Even if Climbing Tiger sees me as a rival in love, logically he wouldn't go all out against me. You had Climbing Tiger come to kill me; you must know who I am—at least you know I'm a Yin-Yang Master—so you are also from Ningcheng?"
"…"
"Although I don't know which big shot you're trying to extend life for, as long as I'm here in the Miao Family, you won't be able to take A Long's life!"
The call abruptly ended with a series of beeps.
"Brother Ahu, why? Why did you harm A Long?" Miao Xiaoqi cried as she ran in front of Climbing Tiger. "Brother Ahu, you've changed! Don't you know that A Long has always regarded you as a real brother? Don't you know... how much Sister cares for you?"
Climbing Tiger suddenly shouted back, "Miao Xiaoqi! The one who has changed is you! Not me! You've become someone else... You're siding with outsiders..." Before he could say more, Father Miao swung the bamboo stick again and cursed loudly: "You White-Eyed Wolf! I even considered marrying Qiqi to you; who would have thought you'd conspire with outsiders to rebel in your own home! If it weren't for your father's sake, I would have killed you by now!"
Unexpectedly, Climbing Tiger—who had been silent during his punishment—suddenly roared back, "Miao Zai Shan! You’re not worthy to mention my father!"
Father Miao paused in shock, the raised bamboo stick frozen in mid-air as if recalling some past events.
After a moment, he came back to his senses and muttered to himself, "So... so that's the reason..." Bai Zhuo immediately interjected, "No matter the reason, that's a matter of the past. In this generation, Climbing Tiger has shown his true colors. If Miao Xiaoqi wants to marry such a man, I, Bai Zhuo, will risk my life to take Qi away!"
Behind Bai Zhuo, Miao Xiaoqi felt a surge of conflicting emotions, while her mother Alasha watched Bai Zhuo's figure in the crowd with a glimmer of admiration.
At that moment, Great-Grandmother pushed herself out in a wheelchair, with a colorful bee the size of a pigeon swirling in front of her. Upon seeing Great-Grandmother's appearance, Climbing Tiger trembled on the ground, lowering his head and daring not to meet her gaze.
"So, your father Pannuxiong's death is so worthless in your eyes?" Great-Grandmother exclaimed. "Lift your head!"
Climbing Tiger shakily raised his head and unconsciously swallowed hard. "Climbing Tiger, do you know your mistake?" Great-Grandmother asked. Climbing Tiger remained silent. "Climbing Tiger! Do you know your mistake?"
"A-Hu knows!"
"Do you know what a grave mistake this is? What are our ancestral teachings?"
"A-Hu... A-Hu knows!"
Suddenly, Climbing Tiger's mother rushed forward with all her strength and knelt before Great-Grandmother, pleading for mercy. "Great-Grandmother, please show mercy! The Nuxiong family... the Pan family... A-Hu is our only hope!"
Great-Grandmother suddenly pointed at her attic and shouted, "Then who will save my great-grandson? Who will? Flower Tea, step aside for me!"
Father Miao tried to pull Climbing Tiger's mother away but was surprised when Miao Xiaoqi also rushed forward, kneeling before Great-Grandmother and pleading, "Great-Grandmother, please spare Brother Ahu! He must have been confused for a moment. Great-Grandmother, please spare Brother Ahu..."
"Oh no..." Bai Zhuo lamented as he held his head in frustration.
Bai Zhuo had no interest in knowing the grievances between Climbing Tiger and Father Miao or the Miao family; he had only been focused on eliminating the threat posed by Climbing Tiger. Unfortunately, Miao Xiaoqi was just too innocent. Although Bai Zhuo was annoyed by her actions, he certainly wouldn't blame her because Miao Xiaoqi was a pure and lovely girl.
Indeed, under Miao Xiaoqi's plea, Great-Grandmother spared Climbing Tiger but expelled him from Miao Village. With his mother's support, he left the village.
Sigh... letting a tiger return to the mountain like this... that devilish Nanyang Sorcerer still hadn't been dealt with, and now there was an additional fierce tiger returning home—Climbing Tiger... With this thought in mind, Bai Zhuo could only shake his head helplessly.
After Climbing Tiger left, Miao Xiaoqi hung her head low and tugged at Bai Zhuo's clothing with both hands. "Brother Bai, I'm sorry..."
Bai Zhuo said nothing; he merely forced a smile and patted Miao Xiaoqi's head. She looked up at him with tears welling in her eyes. "Brother Bai, Brother Ahu grew up with me..."
Bai Zhuo interrupted Miao Xiaoqi, saying, "Qi."
"Brother Bai... please don't be angry. Qi knows she was wrong..."
"Qi, you must remember. As long as your heart is kind, right or wrong is someone else's business."
"But I know Brother Bai is angry."
Bai Zhuo certainly did not want to admit that he was upset. He shook his head and said, "No, Brother Bai is just worried. Worried that he will retaliate against you, and your father, and even the entire Miao Village. That would be troublesome."
Miao Xiaoqi's grandmother pushed Great-Grandmother's wheelchair over. Great-Grandmother spoke up, "Zhuo's right. Climbing Tiger has already shown his rebellious nature; if we don't deal with him now, he will surely come back for revenge one day. Qiqi, you are still too naive. If only you had half the decisiveness of that wild girl, Great-Grandmother would feel more at ease... sigh."
When it came to Zhu Man, everyone fell silent. In the east, the sun slowly rose over the mountain peak, casting warm sunlight onto the earth.
Bai Zhuo asked, "Great-Grandmother, Zhu Man and her sisters liked the peach blossoms in Ningcheng; they are now buried in my family's yard. How are the families of Man and her sisters doing?"
Great-Grandmother shook her head and then nodded, without saying a word.
Bai Zhuo continued to ask, "Great-Grandmother, the Miaojiang Gu Clan is known for Witchcraft and Gu Worms; why are we getting involved in the Ghost Hunting Competition of the Yin Yang Realm this time?" (To be continued.)
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