The Star Train's Journey Through the Heavens

Chapter 124 March 7th: How do you prove you're a star?
After each song ended, Meng Huaifeng would pause for a while, during which some people would leave and others would join.

After the party ended, Gui Naifen received so many tips that she couldn't keep up.

"Hehe, this is the first time I've received so many tips, little Gui. Come on, let's split it in half. This is yours, you can divide it yourselves." Gui Naifen squinted her greedy eyes and gave Meng Huaifeng most of the patrol points and credits.

Meng Huaifeng then divided these tips equally between March 7th and Xing.

What a joke! He's now a top influencer with hundreds of billions of followers, earning tons of tips and traffic fees every day. He's already financially independent, so why would he care about such a small amount of money?

Let's give it to March 7th and Ah Xing as pocket money.

It was already quite late, so the group set off for Suiyuan.

When we arrived at Suiyuan, it was still more than ten minutes before midnight.

In the dead of night, Suiyuan was deserted. The lighthouse by the roadside emitted a faint blue-green light, adding to the desolation, and even the air seemed to grow cold.

"Why are the lights in Suiyuan this color? It's so creepy!" March 7th grabbed Meng Huaifeng's arm and whispered, afraid that if he raised his voice, something terrible would happen.

“Suiyuan is a well-known supernatural holy site on the Immortal Ship. Perhaps some supernatural enthusiasts changed the lights here. And not all of them are this color. Look ahead, it’s normal white light.” Meng Huaifeng pointed to a rockery in the distance.

"Are there really ghosts here?" Xing asked with interest.

“If the recent rumors of ghosts are true, then maybe they are,” Gui Naifen said.

Is there anything special about this place?

“Good question. I’ve made thorough preparations for this ghost hunt. Let me find the video script…” Gui Naifen took out her phone.

"The graceful fox spirit, with its long, thick tail, created the Sui Garden, a garden paradise crafted by a fox-spirit craftsman, a place for its people to rest, stroll, compose poems, and feast... The following five hundred words are omitted." Gui Naifen impatiently put down her phone.

"It is said that during the Fengrao War thirty years ago, the Fox Clan's elite flying warriors were all dispatched, and many were killed or wounded. People spontaneously went to the Fox Sleeping Tomb in Suiyuan to mourn their deceased loved ones, which made Suiyuan less crowded and less joyful. Over time, the eerie will-o'-the-wisps in Suiyuan began to flicker, and mournful sobs echoed in the air. The news that Suiyuan was haunted spread like wildfire among the residents of Luofu Immortal Boat."

"It's a legend from so long ago, it shouldn't be related to the strange things happening in various parts of Luofu recently," Meng Huaifeng said.

“It’s not related, but those strange things happen without any pattern, so I can only try my luck here.” Gui Naifen scratched her head, then took out her phone stand: “Okay, I’m going to start the live stream.”

On March 7th, he let go of Meng Huaifeng's hand and secretly cheered himself up. He couldn't be afraid. There were no ghosts in this world. At most, it was just Suiyang. The live broadcast was about to start, and so many viewers were watching. He couldn't embarrass Wumingke.

"Family members, I, Gui Zi, am currently in Suiyuan, the most terrifying and eerie place on Luofu Mountain. Please like, follow, and share to give me some courage!" Gui Naifen held up a camera and filmed everywhere.

"Boom!"

A flash of lightning illuminated the scene, followed by a rumble of thunder.

Apart from Meng Huaifeng and Xing, the other three girls were all startled, screamed and looked around. San Yueqi also grabbed Meng Huaifeng's arm tightly again.

"Shangshang, you promised to protect me? You're such a coward." Gui Naifen complained to Sushang, who even took out the Xuanyuan Sword.

"How can the Cloud Cavalry Sword Technique kill something invisible!" Su Chang said, trembling.

"Hey, look over there, that green light." March 7th suddenly pointed to the left rear.

"What's wrong with that light?" Meng Huaifeng asked curiously.

"I remember that green light was there not long after we entered Suiyuan. Why is it that the green light is still there after we've been walking for so long?" March 7th asked in a trembling voice.

"You must be mistaken. That's another lamp, just in the same direction," Meng Huaifeng said.

"Really?" March 7th asked, not entirely sure.

"Let's walk a little further," Gui Naifen said, pointing the live stream at the green light.

The group continued walking forward.

“It…it seems like it really has been following us all along!” Gui Naifen said, her face pale.

"Could we have really encountered a ghost?" March 7th gripped his hand even tighter.

"Let's run!" Su Chang said.

"What are you afraid of? Let me handle it." Xing took out his baseball bat and strode towards the direction of the green light.

Meng Huaifeng said speechlessly, "Weren't we here to investigate ghosts? Shouldn't we be happy if we actually encountered one? Why are we running away?"

"Well...it seems so," Gui Naifen said with a dry laugh.

"I didn't want to come, but Xiao Guizi insisted on dragging me here," Su Chang said, sounding aggrieved.

“And you, March, you even beat up Huanlong, are you afraid of a little ghost?” Meng Huaifeng said.

“That’s different. Huanlong is visible and tangible. Most importantly, she appeared during the day, but it’s the middle of the night now! Besides, isn’t it normal for a beautiful girl to be afraid of ghosts? I’m giving you a chance to protect a beautiful girl, and you’re not willing?” March 7 said confidently from behind Meng Huaifeng.

"Yes, yes, but what if a ghost suddenly runs out from behind?" Meng Huaifeng said.

"what!"

On March 7th, a sudden chill ran down her spine, as if something had actually appeared behind her. She screamed and ran in front of Meng Huaifeng.

March 7th clung to Meng Huaifeng's shoulder and looked behind him. Seeing nothing, he breathed a sigh of relief and punched Meng Huaifeng's chest a few times with his little fist.

"Are you trying to kill me?! You scared me to death!"

"Stop messing around, let's catch up quickly. Xingdu has gone far away. In horror movies, the worst thing is to be alone." Meng Huaifeng grabbed March 7's hand.

The three women mustered their courage and followed Meng Huaifeng toward the star. They dared not walk in front, yet were also afraid that a ghost might suddenly appear behind them. They were extremely conflicted, sometimes in front and sometimes behind.

Many horror movies also feature scenes where the person who falls behind disappears or is replaced without a trace.

The green light didn't seem far away, but after chasing it for most of the day, the distance remained the same; it still seemed just as far away from everyone.

"This is unbelievable!" Gui Naifen exclaimed.

"I refuse to believe it." Xing's stubbornness flared up, and he sped up to chase after the green light.

However, the faster the star moved, the faster the green light receded, always maintaining a roughly the same distance!

"Xing, come back quickly! This must be a ghost trying to lure you into being alone. Don't fall for it, or you'll be doomed if you're alone!" March 7th cried out worriedly.

However, it was no use at all; the star had already disappeared in the blink of an eye, chasing after the green light.

“Let’s speed things up too,” Meng Huaifeng said.

The four had only been chasing each other for a short while when Xing suddenly appeared from around a corner.

"Ah Xing, how did it go? Didn't you catch up?" Meng Huaifeng asked.

"No, is that thing really Suiyang?" Xing pouted, looking unconvinced.

“Perhaps it really isn’t.” Meng Huaifeng pinched his chin, frowning slightly.

"Wait!" March 7th suddenly drew his sword and pointed it at Star, who was approaching: "Don't come any closer!"

"March, what's wrong with you? It's me, Xing." Xing's eyes widened, she could hardly believe that March 7 would treat her like this, and she looked aggrieved.

“Who knows if you’re really Xing? Maybe you’re a ghost in disguise?” March 7th said.

"Huh? I am Xing, how could I be a ghost in disguise?" Xing said speechlessly.

“Prove to me that you are Ah Xing,” March 7 said warily.

How can I prove that I am myself?
What profound philosophical question is this?
Xing fell into deep thought.

"What? Can't prove it? You're just a ghost in disguise." March 7th looked like he had already seen through it, and frost had already formed on the longsword in his hand.

"Wait! Wait!" Xing quickly stopped him, holding a flame gun in his left hand and a baseball bat in his right, saying, "Look, this is my weapon, can't this prove it?" "No, ghosts have the ability to create illusions, maybe this is something you conjured up." March 7 shook his head.

"I remember the elevator in the space station was definitely not broken, but you said the elevator was broken and you forgot your access card! Does that prove it?" Xing said, somewhat annoyed.

March 7th blushed, but still shook her head and said, "No, ghosts can probe other people's memories. Maybe you saw Ah Xing's memories."

"You can't do this, you can't do that. You said ghosts can do it, so how am I supposed to prove I'm myself?" Xing was so angry she almost laughed.

Hmm, my brain is overloaded on March 7th, and I can't think of a solution.

"I have a plan!" Gui Naifen said excitedly, "If you had told me earlier, I would have been well prepared. Black dog blood, rooster blood, boy's urine, glutinous rice, cinnabar, as long as these things are sprinkled on her, she will definitely reveal her true form!"

"Little Gui Zi, you're really reliable! You said you're Xing, would you dare let me splash you with these things?" March 7 praised, took a bucket of pale yellow liquid, put one hand on his hip, and said to Xing with a smug look.

Xing said with a look of resistance and disgust, "I don't want to."

"She's scared! She's a ghost in disguise!" Su Chang shouted.

"Hey, don't talk nonsense! What does this have to do with being scared! Would you be willing to have this stuff poured on you?" Xing quickly retorted.

March 7th's expression froze. Right, he wasn't a ghost, but he still didn't want this stuff splashed on him.

"What should we do then?" March 7th looked to Meng Huaifeng for help.

"Why don't we just have Ah Xing throw the bat over here?" Meng Huaifeng said.

“Oh yeah, throw the bat over here,” March 7th said, pointing at the star.

Xing also breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she was able to prove that she was herself. It hadn't been easy!
Xing immediately threw the bat to March 7.

March 7th twirled his baseball bat a couple of times and muttered, "It seems to be true."

"What do you mean 'seems like'? It really is!" Xing walked over angrily and snatched her precious baseball bat back.

"I'm sorry, Xing, please forgive me. It's just how they portray it in horror movies, isn't it?" March 7th stuck out her tongue and begged Xing for forgiveness while clinging to his arm.

"Hmph, don't think I'll forgive you so easily. If you disappear and then reappear, I'll make you prove you're March," Xing grumbled.

"Hey, I will never get separated from the main force!" March 7th declared confidently.

"That ghost is still following us. We can't shake it off or catch up with it. What should we do? Should we retreat first?" Su Chang said, looking at the green light in the distance, having second thoughts.

Gui Naifen glanced at the surge in viewership in the live stream, made a firm decision, and said decisively, "No way! If I leave like this, how am I supposed to survive in the live streaming world?"

"That might not be a ghost, but phosphorescence, also known as will-o'-the-wisp," Meng Huaifeng speculated.

"Phosphorus fire? What's that?" March 7th wondered.

"Will-o'-the-wisp? Isn't that a ghost?" Su Chang was frightened.

Meng Huaifeng looked at Gui Naifen and Xing again, their beautiful eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Meng Huaifeng suddenly felt a sense of intellectual superiority.

"Phosphorus fire is the flame produced when phosphine burns. It is usually white with a bluish-green tinge. Phosphine is released when the corpses of humans and animals decompose and spontaneously combust. So in places with many graves, you can occasionally see a faint bluish-green spark, which is why it is called will-o'-the-wisp. I have never seen it in reality, but that green light is somewhat similar," Meng Huaifeng explained.

"I don't understand." Li Dazhentou and Li Sushang scratched their heads, their eyes filled with clear stupidity.

"Is that so? Then how can it move on its own?" March 7th asked, still somewhat skeptical.

"Because this thing is very light, it will move when the wind blows. The wind we create as we move will cause it to move, so it keeps following behind us," Meng Huaifeng said.

"So that's how it is! You scared me to death. Huaifeng, you know so much." March 7th patted her chest lightly.

"Of course." Meng Huaifeng chuckled; a young girl's praise always made him feel proud.

"Damn it, why didn't I know this?" Xing said with some annoyance, having missed another chance to show off.

"Read more books, and you'll know more," Meng Huaifeng said, patting Xing on the shoulder like an elder.

"So it wasn't a ghost after all." Gui Naifen breathed a sigh of relief, but was also a little disappointed. "However, the thought that it was formed from the decomposition of a corpse is still a bit creepy."

"hu~hu~"

A light breeze suddenly blew through Suiyuan.

The will-o'-the-wisps in the distance indeed drifted further and further away with the wind.

However, the wind direction suddenly changed, and a strong wind howled.

The will-o'-the-wisp, which had been far away, suddenly appeared in front of everyone as if it had teleported. Because it had been blown away by the wind, it suddenly became very large!
"Wow!"

Gui Naifen and Su Chang were so frightened that they hugged each other. On March 7th, she buried her head in Meng Huaifeng's arms, and her screams carried far in the quiet garden.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I already said it's not a ghost, it's phosphorescence, which can be explained scientifically," Meng Huaifeng comforted, patting March 7's back gently.

The enlarged will-o'-the-wisp crashed into Xing's back, shattering into small clusters that seemed ready to go out at any moment.

Xing couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Once the three girls calmed down, they curiously tried to poke the tiny will-o'-the-wisp, but the wind stirred up by their clothes as they crouched down carried it away, and they just couldn't poke it.

Su Chang became somewhat anxious, but the more anxious she became, the bigger her movements became, and the stronger the wind she stirred up, causing several small clusters of will-o'-the-wisps to scatter and fly away.

"If Huaifeng hadn't explained what this thing was, we would have really thought it was a ghost," March 7th exclaimed.

"Let's go, let's continue our spirit exploration," Meng Huaifeng said.

"Xiao Guizi, why don't we go back?" Su Chang couldn't help but suggest again.

"What are you afraid of? Aren't these just nameless passengers on a train? You are a Cloud Cavalryman," Gui Naifen encouraged.

Su Chang followed with a distressed expression.

The bolder Xing led the way, while Meng Huaifeng followed behind.

Led by the star, the road became increasingly remote, and the lights became fewer and fewer.

"Ah Xing, where are you taking us?" March 7 asked, looking at the dark bamboo forest around them with some fear.

"Of course we're going to find ghosts! The more remote the place, the higher the probability of finding ghosts, right?" Xing said without turning her head, seemingly constantly fiddling with something in her hands.

"Not necessarily. Maybe ghosts prefer open spaces. Let's try a different direction," March 7th suggested.

"We're almost there," Xingyou said softly.

"Where to?" March 7th swallowed hard, sensing that something was amiss.

"Of course it's my house."

Xing suddenly turned around, revealing a green face to everyone, with bloodstains at the corners of her eyes and mouth, looking absolutely terrifying!
"Ah! Ghost!"

Accompanied by the screams of the three girls, March 7th instinctively threw an ice spike at Xing.

Gui Naifen then threw out a specially made firecracker with cinnabar added.

"The form of the Great Void is revealed, and the Phoenix manifests!"

With a single swing of her sword, Su Chang sent a plump, white chicken plummeting from the sky and landing squarely on Xing's terrifying and eerie face!

(End of this chapter)