Do you think this world is serious?

Ji Zi immediately stopped and waved goodbye to Chen Xiuming with a smile.

Chen Xiuming waved back, glancing discreetly at the dark alleyway not far away. His gaze pierced through the thick darkness and fell upon the white-haired girl watching him.

—Kalenkaslana.

132

Chapter 132 shows a trend towards becoming a "yandere".

Yuexia Chuyong remained silent, gazing at Chen Xiuming as if waiting for his explanation.

Chen Xiuming took a few seconds to organize his thoughts, and then explained in detail why he had gone out that night, without hiding anything.

There's no need to hide this. Even if we don't say it now, people will find out after our first embrace under the moon.

After listening to Chen Xiuming's account, Yuexia Chuyong's expression was conflicted. She didn't want to hide the fact that she was the culprit behind the "night road attack incident," but she was also worried that Chen Xiuming would distance himself from her because of it.

After much deliberation, she finally made a decision.

"actually……"

“I did those things. I was extremely hungry and couldn’t control myself, so I attacked those people.”

"Sorry……"

Under the moonlight, Chu Yong looked like a child who had done something wrong. Although she was still leaning against Chen Xiuming's chest, she had already lowered her head, as if she was mentally prepared to face any situation.

If Chen Xiuming distances himself from her because of this, then she will leave Canghai City at this time tomorrow as originally planned.

As long as she stays away from human settlements, she should be able to suppress her bloodlust.

As for the blood that sustains her life, she can consume wild animals and doesn't need to worry about harming humans.

“I know you are the culprit behind those incidents.”

Chen Xiuming spoke softly, reaching out to press down on Yuexia Chuyong's head and gently rubbing it.

The moonlit embrace seemed to be filled with doubt, or perhaps a cautious glance at him before revealing her inner questions.

"Xiu Ming, you...you don't blame me?"

“I’m not a victim, so I won’t blame you. After all, these things didn’t happen because you meant to, but…”

Chen Xiuming changed the subject, his tone becoming gentler, "I will find a way to treat those victims, so you can rest assured."

"Yes! Thank you, Xiuming."

The moonlit embrace swept away her low spirits. She hugged Chen Xiuming tightly, making him feel like a spoiled kitten, constantly rubbing against him.

Chen Xiuming chuckled and silently stroked Yuexia Chuyong's head.

Once Yuexia Chuyong's emotions had calmed down, she urged, "Theresa, go to my house with Anila first. I'll come home as soon as I'm done."

Under the moonlight, Chu Xiong frowned her beautiful eyebrows and did not accept Chen Xiuming's suggestion. She shook her head and said, "I don't want to leave you... Even if I can't stay by your side for the time being, I want to watch you from the shadows."

"..."

Chen Xiuming was taken aback, and then couldn't help but reflect on whether there was anything wrong with his previous behavior.

If there's nothing wrong with it, then why does the story of "Moonlight Embrace" seem to be developing into a "yandere" story?

Unaware of Chen Xiuming's thoughts, Chuyong looked at him with a mixture of trepidation and anticipation: "Is it okay?"

Chen Xiuming sighed softly, "Of course you can, but you have to hide it well."

"Well! I will."

Under the moonlight, Chu Yong nodded vigorously, giving a firm answer.

……

After leaving the Houmu Happy Restaurant, Anila, who had turned into a black cat, was embraced by Yuexia Chu. Then, huge bat wings appeared on her waist, and she disappeared from Chen Xiuming's side in an instant.

Now, thanks to the abundant high-quality blood she obtained from Chen Xiuming, Yuexia Chuyong's strength has recovered considerably, allowing her to move quickly and hide in the shadows.

However, Chen Xiuming could clearly see her movement trajectory and knew that she had flown to the top of a low building not far away and was watching him from afar.

"I always have this feeling of being 'viewed as a woman'..."

Chen Xiuming muttered to himself, which made Gana, who was in spirit form beside him, chuckle.

He then took the initiative to call Himeko.

The call connected immediately the next second, and Himeko's excited voice came through the phone.

"Senior, why did you suddenly call me? Is it because you miss me?"

"...My investigation is finished here, how about yours?"

Chen Xiuming did not respond to Ji Zi's question, but instead asked her about her progress.

Upon hearing this, Himeko sighed with a hint of disappointment and replied, "I'll be there soon too, please wait a few minutes, senior."

"it is good."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiuming hung up the phone and patiently waited for Ji Zi at the entrance of Houmu Happy Restaurant.

Himeko said she would make him wait a few minutes, but in reality, she made him wait for almost 13 minutes.

"Sorry, senior, I ran into an old friend while I was investigating, so I was a few minutes late."

Himeko frankly explained why she was "late," then changed the subject, "As an apology—senpai, are you free tomorrow at noon?"

"I should be free, what's up?"

"Let me treat you to dinner, senior!"

"Where to eat?"

Chen Xiuming neither rejected Ji Zi nor pressed her about the "old friend" she mentioned.

Himeko snorted and said mysteriously, "It's a secret for now. You'll know tomorrow, senior."

Chen Xiuming smiled warmly and then asked, "Did you have any results over there?"

"Yes, but not much."

Himeko nodded slightly, then continued, "I've heard some interesting information. Apparently, lately, there have been frequent sightings of a 'white ghost' wandering alone in this area late at night."

"What do you think?"

Chen Xiuming asked thoughtfully.

Himeko shrugged and spread her hands: "I'll stand and watch. Senior, most 'urban legends' are derived from this kind of unreliable information. Although they are not credible, we can't completely disregard them."

"Hearing your words is like hearing a lecture."

Chen Xiuming made a soft remark, which made Ji Zi laugh out loud, completely lacking any ladylike manners.

The silvery laughter echoed through the quiet, empty streets, only to soon fade into the omnipresent night breeze.

“Senior, no one can imagine something that doesn’t exist in the brain, so…”

Himeko paused for a moment, then revealed her true colors, "Senpai, will you continue the investigation with me tomorrow night?"

Is this kind of aimless investigation really useful?

"It should, perhaps, maybe it will be useful?"

Himeko lacked confidence.

This wasn't the first time she'd investigated tonight; in the past, she'd come up empty-handed. And if she hadn't run into an "old friend" tonight, she might still have gotten nothing.

Chen Xiuming sighed helplessly, then walked away from Houmu Happy Restaurant.

Seeing this, Ji Zi quickly caught up with Chen Xiuming and said in a pitiful tone, "Senior, can you really bear to let a weak woman like me investigate alone at night?"

“You’re not a ‘weak woman.’ There aren’t many people in Canghai City who can beat you.”

Chen Xiuming retorted, then asked, "Shall we meet at Houmu Happy Restaurant tomorrow night or at midnight?"

"That's right! Then take care on your journey, senior. I won't see you off!"

Ji Zi immediately stopped and waved goodbye to Chen Xiuming with a smile.

Chen Xiuming waved back, glancing discreetly at the dark alleyway not far away. His gaze pierced through the thick darkness and fell upon the white-haired girl watching him.

—Kalenkaslana.

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133

Chapter 133 First Encounter with Kallen

Although she was in a dark alley, Karen's blue eyes were exceptionally bright, staring intently at Chen Xiuming.

Chen Xiuming stared at her for a few seconds, then pretended to be completely unaware and walked away, disappearing from Ji Zi's sight.

Once Chen Xiuming was out of sight, Ji Zi stretched and then walked briskly towards her home.

Karen watched Himeko leave, hesitated for a few seconds, and then chose to chase after Chen Xiuming, who had already left.

On the other side, when Chuyong saw Chen Xiuming and Ji Zi part ways, she couldn't wait to run towards Chen Xiuming.

Just before she reached Chen Xiuming's side, she would suddenly become very reserved, suppressing her eagerness.

"Xiu Ming, can we go home now?"

"Well, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should be able to go home."

If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected is about to happen.

Under the moonlight, she squinted slightly, thoroughly enjoying Chen Xiuming's caresses.

Then, as if sensing something, she suddenly became alert, her petite body shielding Chen Xiuming behind her, staring nervously and apprehensively into the darkness of the alley beside her.

The faint sound of footsteps tore through the oppressive heat, and the sound of machinery being turned awakened the darkness, making the distorted darkness seem to take on human form, with shadowy figures, eerie and unsettling.

Anila silently transformed into human form, and blood seemed to seep from the giant machete in her hand, turning into crimson droplets that fell to the ground and then shattered into pitiful splashes.

Theresa.

A light, ethereal voice, devoid of any emotion, rang out, yet it made Yuexia Chuyong tremble involuntarily.