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Chapter 213 Turning the Female Ghost to the Side
Hearing Lin Yu's slightly seductive words, Xiao Qing was truly tempted.

As for why she was attracted to him, it wasn't that Lin Yu had truly awakened her conscience, but rather that she didn't want to live such a life of constant anxiety anymore.

In order to maintain her relationship with her backer, the old witch would send a female ghost to the underworld every once in a while.

To this day, Xiaoqing has watched helplessly as many of her sisters were sent to the underworld, none of them ever to return. She doesn't know whether they were sent to become someone's concubine or food.

Under these circumstances, Xiaoqing naturally had great fear of the underworld.

She worked herself to the bone to achieve good sales figures, just so she wouldn't be sent to the underworld by her grandmother.

She thought that as long as she became a trusted subordinate of her grandmother, it would be impossible for her to be sent to the underworld.

But she was wrong, because the one in charge was not Grandma. As long as that underworld backer took a fancy to a female ghost, even if she was the most popular courtesan in Lanruo Temple, she would have to go to the underworld!
Although she's not the ghost currently being targeted, who knows when it might be her turn...

Seeing the changing expressions on Xiaoqing's face, Lin Yu thought for a moment and added fuel to the fire: "Don't worry, young lady, before we take action, I will definitely find a way to locate your remains."

"As long as the remains are not in the hands of that tree demon, young lady, you will have no more worries, right?"

Xiaoqing was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately bowed down without hesitation, saying, "If that is truly the case, Xiaoqing is willing to do everything in her power to assist you, and in the next life I will be your servant, a slave, to repay your life-saving grace!"

"That's not necessary."

Lin Yu said with a smile, "Tell me the location of your remains first!"

Xiaoqing looked bitter and shook her head, saying, "Grandma has always been cautious in her actions. How could she let me know the location of the remains?"

At this point, Xiaoqing paused, then whispered, "However, if we're talking about who among Grandma's disciples knows this secret, it's probably Sister Xiaoqian, whom the expert mentioned!"

Lin Yu asked with great interest, "Why?"

Xiaoqing whispered, "Because Sister Xiaoqian comes from an extraordinary background, it seems that there is a high-ranking official in her family."

“She passed through this place and died unexpectedly. Her bones were buried in the mountains. After her grandmother took her soul away, every three to five years, many members of the Nie family still come here to worship and offer incense.”

“Grandma has always been stingy and frugal. With incense offerings, she would never want to expend her own magic to nourish our remains.”

"If Xiaoqing is not mistaken, the remains of us sisters may all be beneath Sister Xiaoqian's tombstone!"

Good heavens, this tree demon really does eat and take!
Not only did it capture their souls, but it also forced them to eat their offerings. The poor Nie family, who came specifically for their young lady, ended up being taken advantage of by an evil demon who forced her into prostitution...

While feeling a pang of emotion, Lin Yu also sentenced the tree demon to death in his heart.

Xiaoqing gritted her teeth, kowtowed three times, and said sincerely, "Only Sister Xiaoqian knows the location of her grave. If you trust me, please let me go back."

"Xiaoqing will definitely use her silver tongue to persuade Grandma to let Sister Xiaoqian come and find you!"

That's a good idea!

Lin Yu nodded thoughtfully, then raised his hand and touched Xiao Qing, condensing a golden light that flowed into Xiao Qing's body.

"I have placed a restriction on you. If you deceive me, you know what will happen to you."

Lin Yu said calmly.

Xiaoqing was not surprised at all, and still bowed respectfully, saying, "Xiaoqing will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Lin Yu waved his hand and said, "Go!"

……

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In the dense forest behind Lanruo Temple, amidst a misty, ghostly fog, several secluded courtyards stand side by side.

With its lake, waterside pavilions, and red-walled towers, the courtyard is truly a beautiful place.

Unfortunately, this beautiful place is permeated with a strong ghostly aura.

More than ten slender and beautiful female ghosts lived in the flower pavilion in the courtyard. Some played the zither and recited poetry, while others danced gracefully. The scene was lively and bustling.

Xiaoqing is the same way on a daily basis, working hard to hone her skills, just to increase her success rate when seducing people.

But now, she has seen a glimmer of hope for escaping her predicament. Returning to the Red Mansion and seeing these superficial sisters, she finds their efforts utterly laughable...

"Xiaoqing, how's the investigation going?"

A deep, resonant voice, half-male and half-female, echoed from the courtyard.

Xiaoqing's heart skipped a beat, and she respectfully replied, "Reporting to Grandma, I have investigated the truth about Lanruo Temple. There are three men in the temple. Apart from that hateful bearded Taoist priest, the other two are just passing scholars."

"Find out the truth...that sounds nice!"

The Tree Demon Granny said in a sinister tone, "Is this my order?"

Xiaoqing immediately knelt down and said, "Grandma, please calm down. I have indeed tried my best, but that scholar is just too difficult to deal with. Even though he has fallen for me, he still insists on sticking to his so-called high principles and refuses to touch me..."

"Humph!"

"Incompetence is incompetence, don't make excuses!"

The Tree Demon Granny snorted coldly, and Xiao Qing immediately felt as if she had been struck by a heavy blow, her face turning pale.

The female ghosts in the brothel, who had been whispering and pointing at Xiaoqing, all paled upon hearing this cold snort and knelt down behind her.

"...Has the scholar gone to sleep?"

Xiaoqing, her face pale, said, "When I left, he was still reading by candlelight."

At this point, she hurriedly added, "Grandma, don't worry, Xiaoqing has already figured out that scholar's preferences. With a little effort, she'll definitely capture him by tomorrow night at the latest..."

"okay!"

The Tree Demon Granny said impatiently, "Since you don't have the ability, then let's send someone else... Xiaoqian!" A woman in a white dress stepped out from among the female ghosts and gracefully bowed, saying, "Granny."

The Tree Demon Granny said calmly, "Go to Lanruo Temple, avoid the bearded man, and test that scholar. I want to see if there are truly any men in this world who are not lustful!"

"Yes, grandma!"

The woman in the white dress responded respectfully, then raised her head, revealing a stunning face.

This woman was beautiful and slender, with a waist so small it could be encircled by a single hand, tightly bound by a white scarf. What was most striking was the hint of melancholy in her eyes, which easily evoked pity from those around her.

With such beauty, a touch of makeup is all it takes to be an absolute beauty.

In the past, Xiaoqing was always filled with jealousy whenever she saw this face.

But today, she felt not only no jealousy, but also an indescribable hope.

Noticing that Xiaoqing's gaze was different from usual, Nie Xiaoqian was a little puzzled, but she didn't say much. She simply asked the scholar about his preferences as usual, and then left with her zither, ready to show off her skills.

……

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In the dead of night, a sudden downpour began.

Lin Yu glanced at the light drizzle outside the window, scanned it with his spiritual power, and instantly discovered the clue.

Good heavens, that tree demon is indeed stingy. Even though she has already used her magic, she still wants to conserve her power and only let the rain fall within a hundred meters of Lanruo Temple.

Aren't you afraid of being found out about the problem?
Lin Yu inwardly complained, but outwardly remained calm, pretending to be studying hard all night.

Soon, there was a knock on the door.

Lin Yu sensed the ghostly aura outside the door, immediately smiled, and stepped forward to open the door.

Sure enough, outside the door stood a woman in a white dress, soaking wet. Judging by her appearance alone, she was even more beautiful than Xiaoqing from before. In terms of figure, they were equally matched. Although her chest was a bit smaller, she had a slender waist and a captivating figure.

As Lin Yu sized up Xiao Qian outside the door, Xiao Qian was also scrutinizing him.

Seeing the white-robed scholar staring straight at her, Xiaoqian was somewhat disappointed. She thought to herself that this was no gentleman at all; he was clearly just like the other men she had met, who were easily swayed by her lust.

Xiaoqian shook her head inwardly, but on the surface, she still played her part and whispered the background story she had made up.

Lin Yu didn't listen carefully, but it was nothing more than that something suddenly came up, and he had to go out at night. As a result, a sudden rainstorm soaked his clothes, and he had no choice but to knock on his door.

After telling the story, Xiaoqian gently brushed the wet hair from her face and said in a slightly pleading tone, "This torrential rain is going to continue for who knows how long. I know this is presumptuous of me, and I don't ask for your shelter, but only for a place to warm myself..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu nodded and praised, "Not bad, your methods are indeed much more sophisticated than Xiao Qing's!"

Xiaoqian was slightly taken aback. Before she could react, Lin Yu continued to ask, "Just to be on the safe side, let me confirm first—are you Nie Xiaoqian?"

what? !

Xiaoqian's pupils contracted sharply, and she immediately lightly touched the ground with her toes and retreated without hesitation.

"Want to run?"

Lin Yu laughed loudly, flicked his sleeve, and a golden light flew out from his sleeve, carrying Xiaoqian into the room and closing the door behind him.

Not long after, Lin Yu opened the door again and entered the Buddhist hall where Yan Chixia was meditating, looking as usual.

As soon as he entered, Yan Chixia frowned, covered his nose, and said, "The ghostly aura is so strong... What were you doing?"

Lin Yu looked at him and smiled, "Just looking for some fun since I have nothing else to do."

After speaking, he glanced around the Buddhist hall and saw that only Ning Caichen was huddled in a corner, fast asleep with his eyes closed. He raised an eyebrow and asked with some surprise:
"Where is that Xiahou guy?"

"He left as soon as he woke up!"

Yan Chixia answered casually.

Lin Yu nodded, then smiled and said, "Do you have time? Come with me."

Yan Chixia frowned and asked in a low voice, "What are you going to do?"

Lin Yu laughed and said, "You'll see when you get here!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out of Lanruo Temple.

Yan Chixia, suspicious and paranoid, hesitated for a moment, then grabbed the longsword beside him and strode after him.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to stick a few talismans on the door to prevent Ning Caichen, who was fast asleep in the hall, from encountering any accidents.

Stepping outside, Yan Chixia glanced at the dark clouds and sudden rain, and said coldly, "This rain is strange..."

After saying that, he glanced at Fang Linyu's back and muttered, "You're hiding something too."

Lin Yu glanced at him and said with a faint smile, "I do have something to hide."

Yan Chixia sniffed twice, then suddenly realized, "You caught a female ghost?"

Lin Yu nodded and said, "That's right."

Yan Chixia frowned and shook his head, saying, "If that female ghost didn't provoke you, you should let her go!"

"Oh?" Lin Yu raised an eyebrow and asked with interest, "Why?"

"Are you also afraid of that thousand-year-old tree demon?"

(End of this chapter)