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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
Elder Ge has passed away, and Bai Zhuo thought Zheng Ming would come, but Zheng Ming never appeared.
Although Elder Ge's funeral was very simple and he has already been buried, it still caused turmoil in the Yin Yang Realm of Jiangnan. Many of Elder Ge's peers and those who had benefited from his kindness came to mourn. Bai Zhuo thought that reaching Elder Ge's level as a Yin Yang Master was quite an achievement.
Bai Zhuo sat in his yard, lost in thought, while Kagura Aoi stood obediently behind him, curiously asking, "Bai... Master, what are you thinking about?"
"Oh, nothing much. Just thinking about my master... By the way, you don't have to call me Master anymore; it feels strange. Just call me Bai Zhuo like before."
Kagura Aoi shook her head in fear, recalling that night when Bai Zhuo had "mistreated" her. She said, "No, Master is still Master. But since I have signed a contract with you, I won't go against your wishes. I think when there are no outsiders around, I will call you Master, and when there are others present, I will dare to call you Bai Zhuo. That should not cause you any trouble, right?"
Bai Zhuo thought for a moment and replied, "Alright, let's do that. You go cook now; I'm a bit hungry. I've already sent someone to investigate your brother's situation. As long as he's alive, you can rest assured."
"Yes, Master."
Kagura Aoi swayed her hips as she went to the kitchen to prepare food for Bai Zhuo.
Bai Zhuo stared blankly at Kagura Aoi's retreating figure and muttered to himself, "No way, could it be that this woman is now the mistress of this house?"
Bai Zhuo felt a headache coming on. If it weren't for the Demoness taking over his body, he wouldn't be in such a troublesome situation. Moreover, this Demoness was responsible for Elder Ge's death; Bai Zhuo wished he could beat her into oblivion!
However, things were not that simple. Although the Demoness was sealed within him and couldn't come out, he was still powerless against her and had to be on guard against her trying to take over his body. Furthermore, this Demoness was a fragment of Lin Yao Yao's soul; if her fragment was already so powerful, it was hard to imagine what Lin Yao Yao's true form must be like.
Bai Zhuo shrugged helplessly and muttered to himself, "I almost forgot; she is from the same era as Su Meiniang and An Zhi Xi... It seems that not many people can handle them."
Suddenly, a woman's voice echoed in his mind, unmistakably that of Lin Yao Yao.
"I'm sorry, Young Master Bai."
Bai Zhuo understood what Lin Yao Yao was referring to and shook his head. "This matter... it can't really be blamed on Miss Lin. It was my master who was too careless and fell for the Demoness's tricks."
"Actually, Young Master Bai, the Demoness is just like the Phantom Sparrow; both are fragments of a woman's soul. Ultimately, it is still a woman's fault." From Lin Yao Yao's tone, he could sense her low spirits. More astonishingly, Bai Zhuo could feel the deep guilt that Lin Yao Yao harbored!
As miraculous as it was, Bai Zhuo felt a twinge of panic. Ever since the Demoness took control of his body, he had been somewhat afraid of Lin Yao Yao's presence. He feared being influenced by her emotions and suddenly losing himself.
He asked anxiously, "Lin... Miss Lin, why can I faintly sense your emotions?"
Lin Yao Yao replied, "Young Master Bai, there's no need to panic. The woman and the Demoness have both been sealed within your body. The sealing power only suppresses the Demoness; it cannot suppress the woman. Two tigers cannot coexist on the same mountain; naturally, they must merge to coexist. Young Master Bai can sense what the woman thinks and feels, and she can sense what you think and feel as well. However, you need not worry; I will do my best to maintain my emotions and not make things difficult for you."
Merge into one? Bai Zhuo began to panic and stammered, "Then... then when I... when I was with Kagura Aoi... did you experience everything? Why do I feel so strange inside... so it turns out..."
Suddenly, a wave of intense embarrassment washed over him—not his own embarrassment but Lin Yao Yao's! Bai Zhuo could clearly feel the blush in Lin Yao Yao's heart at that moment!
Lin Yao Yao was equally flustered. "Bai, Young Master Bai, let's not talk about this anymore! It's already in the past; please don't bring it up!"
Bai Zhuo felt a mix of emotions as he thought about how Kagura Aoi was now considered his. He had just begun to experience these feelings and couldn't guarantee he could control his emotions. If he were to have another intimate encounter with Kagura Aoi, wouldn't all those feelings be shared with Lin Yao Yao? How would he face this female ghost from My Tenant is a Female Ghost in the future?
Bai Zhuo dared not think further. He awkwardly chuckled and said, "Ah... by the way, Miss Lin, I've been dreaming every night lately. Though I can't quite remember everything, whenever I think of your cheeks, they seem so familiar—as if we've met in a past life. It's truly strange."
Lin Yao Yao's tone became serious as she forced a smile and joked, "Haha, Young Master Bai, this must be your illusion. Don't fall in love with a woman; she's a Millennium Ghost!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuo also laughed, "Hahaha! Sister Lin really knows how to joke. I already have two Millennium Ghosts entangled with me at home; I don't want to provoke another one. Don't worry, Sister Lin, I already have someone I like and won't fall for anyone else. Besides... humans and ghosts are on different paths..."
"That's great!"
Fortunately, Bai Zhuo was currently conversing with Lin Yao Yao in his heart. If such sharp words were overheard by Su Meiniang, who knows what kind of trouble might arise.
Kagura Aoi's cooking was delicious, full of color and flavor, featuring dishes Bai Zhuo had never seen before. He really enjoyed her cooking but felt uncomfortable eating while someone watched him, especially when that someone was kneeling on the ground. He turned to Kagura Aoi and said, "Aoi, come sit down and eat with me. In my house, there aren't so many rules."
He didn't know when it had started, but calling her "Aoi" had become so natural. In his hometown, only the closest people could call her that. Kagura Aoi thought to herself and shook her head, "A master is still a master; there are some rules that servants cannot overstep."
"Um... it makes me uncomfortable seeing you kneel there watching me eat. How about this? Since I'm your master, I command you to sit down and eat with me!"
"Yes! Master!" Kagura Aoi respectfully bowed to Bai Zhuo, then served herself a bowl of rice and sat across from him, silently eating. She seemed unaccustomed to the chair, shifting slightly from side to side; although the movements were small, it was clear she was quite restless.
Kagura Aoi quietly ate her rice while Bai Zhuo sighed and served her some dishes. "Eat more; don't starve yourself. We have things to do this afternoon." Kagura Aoi absentmindedly responded.
Bai Zhuo continued, "It's about your brother."
Upon hearing this was about her brother, Kagura Aoi's eyes brightened as she nodded eagerly. "Yes! Thank you, Bai Zhuo! Ah, no, thank you... thank you, Master..."
In her excitement, Kagura Aoi accidentally called out Bai Zhuo's name. He smiled and said, "That's more like it! It's not good to be so lifeless and just call me 'Master.' Girls should be lively!"
Kagura Aoi and Kagura Keiha represented the Kagura Family's attempt to infiltrate the Yin Yang Realm in the Jiangnan region. It was a bold move, but unfortunately, they fell into the river, which was truly regrettable. Coupled with the strict family rules of the Kagura Family, both Aoi and Keiha found themselves in an irretrievable situation. By a twist of fate, it was the naive Bai Zhuo who benefited from this predicament, gaining Aoi's body. Bai Zhuo, in his arrogance, believed that without her identity as Kagura Aoi, she was just an ordinary woman. He wondered if he should give up on Ouyang Shirei and even Miao Xiaoqi to spend his life with her.
...
After dinner, Bai Zhuo called Hu Fei.
"Uncle Hu, I'm on my way."
"Oh, it's my nephew Bai Zhuo! Sorry, I have something urgent this afternoon. However, I've arranged for Captain Li Tao; he's one of us. Just talk to him about anything you need."
"Alright, Uncle Hu. Your business is important; I understand."
"By the way, about your master... I know. I've been wanting to have a meal with Elder Ge for a while now... I'll visit him in a few days. Take care, my nephew."
"Yes, Uncle Hu, don't take it too hard. Your concern is enough."
"Okay, just find Captain Li when you arrive."
"Thanks a lot, Uncle Hu!"
"Hehe, no need for thanks. Let's leave it at that for now."
Bai Zhuo drove Ning Chen's military Hummer down the road. A big house, a nice car, and a beautiful woman by his side. In a daze, Bai Zhuo felt that he had no regrets in this life. Yet he knew that his path as an Onmyoji was still long ahead of him. With Elder Ge's passing, this comfortable life would not last much longer.
"Is this a military vehicle, Master?" Kagura Aoi asked.
"Yeah, it's my friend's car."
Kagura Aoi nodded and muttered to herself in her hometown dialect, "I can't believe you have such a friend. I thought I was just taking a gamble, but it turns out I've hit the jackpot."
"Hey, hey, hey, speak in human language. You’re not badmouthing me, are you?"
Kagura Aoi panicked and said, "Master, I wouldn’t dare! I just didn’t expect you to have such power to befriend someone in the military."
"Really? It doesn’t sound like that to me... Well, whatever. Just remember to speak Chinese in front of me from now on."
"Yes, Master."
...
With nothing happening along the way, Bai Zhuo arrived at the Public Security Bureau. Before he even entered, he spotted two familiar faces.
"Cai Wenbin, let me tell you, just because your brother is a Major doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want here! This is the Public Security Bureau, not your home!"
"Huang Ruixi, let me tell you too, I got into the Criminal Investigation Team entirely on my own merit. Unlike you, who just sits comfortably as a police officer. Honestly, you're just a gopher!"
Huang Ruixi was furious and wanted to step forward and punch him.
"What’s going on, you two? Arguing in front of the Public Security Bureau? Quite a sight!" Bai Zhuo asked with a smile.
Huang Ruixi noticed Bai Zhuo and said, "Oh? Isn’t this Mr. Bai Zhuo?"
Cai Wenbin seemed reluctant to see Bai Zhuo and turned to leave. However, Bai Zhuo had other plans and teased, "Cai Wenbin, seeing your lifesaver and you don’t even say hello?"
Cai Wenbin had no choice but to turn back and replied grumpily, "Thanks for saving my life, Mr. Bai."
"Haha, no need to mention it. By the way, when you see your brother Cai Wenwu, tell him thanks for the gun; I owe him a favor. The gun is at my place and can be picked up anytime."
"A gun?" Cai Wenwu looked at Bai Zhuo in shock. "How is that possible? My brother actually gave you a gun?"
"Hey! You two troublemakers! Are you arguing again?" At that moment, Li Tao appeared before them and scolded, "Cai Wenbin! Go back and write a five-thousand-word reflection! Huang Ruixi, go run ten laps on the field!"
Cai Wenbin knew that Li Tao had been his brother's instructor and didn’t dare to defy him; Huang Ruixi was also afraid of Li Tao and quickly saluted before heading off to the field for punishment.
"Captain Li," Bai Zhuo greeted.
"Ah, it's you, Bai. Hu Bureau has informed me about you; come with me," Li Tao replied.
"Sure thing, Brother Li."
They headed to Li Tao's office.
"Make yourself comfortable. Isn't this young lady from the Island Nation?" Li Tao asked curiously as he looked at Kagura Aoi.
"Brother Li, you know?"
Li Tao pulled out a cigarette and offered it to Bai Zhuo, who shook his head to indicate he didn't smoke. Li Tao lit the cigarette and smiled, "We have registered all these international friends at the Public Security Bureau. She left a strong impression on me, so I remember her. I think she has a younger brother, right?"
"Oh, I see. Actually, I'm here because of her brother. He has been missing for several days now, and there's been no news. I was hoping Brother Li could help me look into any leads regarding her brother. His name is Kagura Keiha," Bai Zhuo explained.
"Um..." Li Tao took a puff of his cigarette and opened his computer. "Got it, let me check." He searched for a while on the computer before picking up the phone and dialing a number.
"Hello, it's me... Yeah, can you check if there are any leads on someone named Kagura Keiha? What? Economic Investigation Division? I understand." Li Tao hung up and dialed another number.
"I need leads on Kagura Keiha... Yes, the one from Japan... Hmm... What? It's being handled personally by Director Li? How is that possible... Send me the video related to him!"
Li Tao said this but it seemed the person on the other end did not agree. With a loud bang, he slammed the ashtray on the table to the floor! Cursing under his breath, he hung up the phone.
Kagura Aoi watched Li Tao nervously. Bai Zhuo asked, "Brother Li, what's going on?"
Li Tao frowned and glanced at Kagura Aoi. "This matter... is complicated... It seems someone up top is deliberately targeting them!" (To be continued.)
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