Chapter 83

Chapter 83: five-element ghost-taming art

?Ding! You received a red packet from an Underworldtransmigrator (one copy of ?five-element ghost-taming art?).?

Su Qian was in her room with a face mask on, eating the watermelon Lu Yao had cut for her.

Her mind suddenly went “ding.”

The sudden surprise made her eyes widen.

With her mouth full of fruit, she mumbled, “Whoa, what’s going on?”

“five-element ghost-taming art?”

Su Qian swallowed the fruit and replied excitedly, “Brother Li, what is this?”

Li Yi (UnderworldYama King): “My Underworld doesn’t really have any specialties, and I don’t have much to give back. This ?five-element ghost-taming art? is the only thing that’s decent.”

Li Yi (UnderworldYama King): “This book involves feng shui, the power of the five elements, and knowledge about ghost-taming.”

Su Qian half understood and half didn’t.

So if she figured this book out, she’d become a feng shui master?

And not just that – it even had ghost-exorcising techniques…

Wait!

Ghost-exorcising?

Did that mean ghosts really existed in this world???

Thinking of that, Su Qian couldn’t help swallowing.

“Brother Li… do ghosts actually exist?” she asked carefully in the group.

Li Yi (UnderworldYama King): “…”

Li Yi was completely stunned by Su Qian’s question.

Li Yi (UnderworldYama King): “?Helpless?The way you ask that… no, I transmigrated into the Yama King, and you’re asking me whether ghosts exist in the world?”

Even through the screen, Su Qian could practically feel Li Yi rolling his eyes.

Xia Meng Meng (Cultivation World): “?Snicker?Sister Qian Qian, you’re that timid?”

Jiang Xiao Yu (Apocalypse Survival): “You’ve already come into contact with all these different planes. Why are you still so shocked?”

Su Qian felt awkward.

That actually did make sense.

She even had an ancient divine dragon right beside her. So ghosts and monsters existing was pretty normal.

“I’m just… asking,” Su Qian replied awkwardly.

Lin Yue came out to tease her too. “Qian Qian girl, you chat like you’re not afraid of anything, but the second ghosts come up, you chicken out?”

Xia Meng Meng joined the fun as well.

She replied with a grin, “It’s fine. My master is here. She can protect Sister Qian Qian.”

“Who says I’m timid?” Su Qian refused to admit it. “It’s just ghost-exorcising. What’s the big deal?”

Li Yi (UnderworldYama King): “This book is for you to learn, just in case you get tangled up with dirty things. It’s not for you to go catch ghosts. Catching ghosts is the job of Ox-Head and Horse-Face.”

Su Qian thought about it and agreed.

There were lots of things in this world science couldn’t explain.

If she really ran into something one day, having this ability would at least let her handle it.

“Thanks, Brother Li.”

Li Yi sent a laughing sticker. “Alright, girl. Study it well. I’ve got work to do.”

Su Qian left the chat.

Holding the book, she thought about the secrets inside five-element ghost-taming art.

This was different from Xia Meng Meng’s cultivation manuals.

Cultivation required drawing in heaven-and-earth spiritual energy into the body before you could train.

But five-element ghost-taming art seemed to focus more on sensing and using the aura field around you.

And on cleverly controlling the power of the five elements to command ghosts.

That afternoon, Su Qian contacted the auction house.

She took out part of the gold, silver, and jewelry Lin Yue had sent and put it up for auction.

The auction boss smiled so hard his mouth wouldn’t close.

“Miss Su, these gold and jewels you brought this time are all top-grade goods.”

The auction boss’s face was full of smiles, his eyes nearly squinting into a line.

“Don’t worry. With the quality of these darlings, they’ll definitely sell for a great price.”

Su Qian smiled and nodded. “Then I’ll have to trouble you, boss.”

The auction boss waved his hands quickly. “No trouble at all, no trouble at all. Miss Su, you’re bringing darlings to our auction house.”

At the same time, Zhou Ran also brought good news.

That earlier batch of trial drugs had satisfied those wealthy merchants and drug dealers.

They had already started placing large orders.

Ze Zhong Pharmaceuticals was officially getting on track.

In the yard, Su Qian leaned back in a rocking chair. The evening breeze brushed over her, bringing a cool touch and gently lifting her hair.

“This life is really getting more and more promising.”

Su Qian closed her eyes slightly.

Lu Yao walked over with a plate of cut fruit in his hands.

He set the plate on the small table beside her and said, “Have some fruit. I just cut it. It’s pretty fresh.”

Su Qian opened her eyes. “Big brother, we just finished dinner.”

“What does that have to do with anything?” Lu Yao raised his brows slightly. “I only ate half full.”

Su Qian’s mouth twitched.

She almost forgot.

This guy’s appetite was insane.

“I’m not eating.”

Su Qian shook her head and sat up straight. “Lately, being with you, I’ve gained weight!”

Following Lu Yao around meant eating four meals a day!

Plus fruit, desserts, milk tea…

Su Qian couldn’t not gain weight.

“You’re not fat.”

Lu Yao’s eyes looked sincere, like he truly didn’t think it was a problem at all.

Su Qian looked suspicious. “Not fat?”

As she spoke, Su Qian got up and walked a few steps in the yard, like she was checking whether she’d really gotten a bit heavier.

Lu Yao watched her, smiled, and shook his head. He stood up too.

“Like this is good.”

Lu Yao crossed his arms and leaned against a nearby pillar, his gaze following Su Qian as she moved.

“Look at you now. Your complexion is rosy and your spirit is full. How healthy.”

Su Qian seriously suspected Lu Yao was fooling her.

But she had no evidence.

[No. Another day I have to ask Xia Meng Meng if she has any pills to lose weight and keep my figure.]

Not long after, Lu Yao’s phone rang.

“My delivery is here.”

After hanging up, Lu Yao walked toward the gate.

A moment later, Su Qian saw Lu Yao carrying several takeout boxes.

Su Qian leaned in curiously. “What did you buy? It smells so good.”

She said she wasn’t hungry, but the smell still hooked her cravings.

“Spicy crayfish, barbecue, and braised snacks.” Lu Yao lifted the takeout boxes in his hands.

Su Qian’s eyes lit up. “I’ll grab beer from the fridge!”

“Didn’t you say you’re losing weight?” Lu Yao raised his brows, looking at Su Qian with a half-smile.

“Hey, losing weight won’t be ruined by this one meal. I’ll officially start tomorrow. Today I eat first.”

As she spoke, she hurried inside and came back holding several cans of beer, her face full of excitement.

Lu Yao had already opened the takeout boxes on the small table in the yard one by one.

The fresh smell of crayfish, the tempting barbecue, and the rich aroma of the braised snacks spread instantly.

“Summer means crayfish with beer.”

“Come on, come on. Tonight we don’t stop until we’re drunk!”

As Su Qian spoke, she opened a can of beer and handed it to Lu Yao.

Lu Yao accepted it with a smile and looked at Su Qian’s happy face.

He shook his head helplessly, clinked cans with her lightly, and said, “Alright. I’ll drink a cup with you.”