Bizarre: Forced into an arranged marriage, his wife turns out to be a demon emperor?

That area was originally a closed-off car wall.

But as Lin Che approached, the metal car wall rippled like water, forming a doorway large enough for one person to pass through.

Outside the door, the familiar streets of Jiangcheng were shrouded in gray fog.

Lin Che took a step out.

Su Hongyi followed closely behind.

Behind them, Li Yue and Wang Shao remained paralyzed on the spot, like two stone sculptures.

"What are you still standing there for?"

Lin Che's voice came from outside the car.

This sound, like a thunderclap, jolted the two of them awake.

Li Yue jolted awake, scrambling to her feet and tumbling towards the doorway as if a raging flood were lurking behind her.

Wang Shao also came to his senses. His face drained of color, a mixture of resentment, fear, and humiliation contorting his features. He glanced at Lin Che's retreating figure, then at the still-bowed ticket seller in red, but in the end, his survival instinct prevailed.

He didn't care about his image and rushed out of the carriage in a disheveled state.

The instant his feet touched the ground.

"Squeak—"

The old No. 404 bus slowly closed its doors. Then, under the watchful eyes of the three people, its body began to become transparent, twisted, and finally turned into a wisp of black smoke, disappearing completely into the thick gray fog.

It was as if it had never existed.

The distant honking of vehicles echoed around me, and the hustle and bustle of the city returned to my ears.

everything is over.

Li Yue leaned against a lamppost, panting heavily, her legs still weak and unable to stand steadily.

Wang Shao stared intently at Lin Che.

He watched Lin Che holding the hand of the woman in red, and watched him playing with the black bead he had taken from the B-level monster.

Why should I?!

Why is it that this poor kid can make a B-grade monster bow down to him?

Why is it that he got away unscathed and even benefited from it?

As for himself, he lost his most precious companion ghost and became a useless person!

The immense disparity and the deep-seated jealousy gnawed at his heart like venomous snakes.

He suddenly thought of something, and a mad, vicious glint flashed in his eyes.

Collusion is sinister!

Yes! He must have colluded with the supernatural! That woman is an even more powerful supernatural being!

This is a serious crime that violates the ironclad rules of the Paranormal Bureau!

"Lin Che!" Wang Shao screamed, his voice hoarse with excitement, "How dare you associate with the supernatural! You're dead! I'm going to report you to my uncle! I'm going to report you to the entire Paranormal Bureau!"

He seemed to have grasped at the last straw, pointing at Lin Che with a ferocious expression.

Lin Che didn't even lift his eyelids, but simply lowered his head and whispered to Su Hongyi, "Let's go home."

This complete disregard completely broke Wang Shao's defenses.

"Stop right there! You traitor!"

He desperately wanted to rush forward, but as soon as he took a step, he met Li Yue's gaze, the kind that looked at him like he was an idiot.

Wang Shao's movements froze.

He then realized that he no longer had the Flame Demon.

He was just an ordinary rich kid who was terrified.

The other party is an unfathomable monster who can make even a B-rank eerie creature call him "brother-in-law".

……

Jiangcheng Paranormal Bureau, Office of Action Team Three.

The atmosphere was oppressive.

Zhang Haifeng sat in the main seat, his face ashen. In front of him, Wang Shao was sobbing uncontrollably, embellishing his account of how Lin Che had "colluded" with the supernatural and "betrayed" humanity.

"Captain Zhang! You have to believe me! That woman is absolutely supernatural! Lin Che is a traitor! He used that female ghost to threaten the B-level ticket seller and even accepted bribes! This is a serious crime! He must be arrested and severely tortured!"

Deputy Director Wang sat beside him, his face grim. He patted his nephew's shoulder from time to time to comfort him, but his gaze was like a knife scraping against Zhang Haifeng's face.

"Haifeng, this matter is very serious," Deputy Director Wang said slowly. "Colluding with the supernatural is a major taboo for our Paranormal Bureau. This Lin Che, although his rating is 'unpredictable,' has an unknown background, and we must be on guard."

On the other side of the office, Li Yue stood with her head down, silent. She hadn't said a word since she returned.

Zhang Haifeng's knuckles tapped lightly on the table.

"Li Yue," he suddenly said.

Li Yue shuddered and looked up.

"You tell me. What was the situation like back then?" Zhang Haifeng's gaze was as sharp as an eagle's.

Li Yue's lips moved. She glanced at the ferocious-looking Young Master Wang, then at the gloomy-faced Deputy Director Wang, and finally, her gaze settled on Zhang Haifeng's face.

She took a deep breath and, in a dry but clear voice, recounted everything that had happened on the bus.

There was no embellishment or deliberate concealment.

This includes how Wang Shao provoked them, how the Flame Ghost was instantly killed, and finally, how the ticket seller in red bowed and scraped as she called him "brother-in-law."

When she uttered the words "brother-in-law," the air in the entire office seemed to freeze.

Deputy Director Wang's face turned extremely ugly.

"Nonsense!" Young Master Wang jumped up. "She's definitely been bribed by Lin Che! Captain Zhang, you can't believe her side of the story!"

"That's enough!"

Zhang Haifeng slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

He pointed at Wang Shao's nose and shouted insults at him.

"Young Master Wang! How dare you yell here? A C-level Ghost Master, scared to death by a B-level monster in a D-level mission, even ruining his companion ghost! And you still have the nerve to come back and complain?"

"Do you know what 'unfathomable' means? It means his abilities are beyond our comprehension!"

"Colluding with suspicious individuals? Accepting bribes?"

Zhang Haifeng laughed in anger. He walked around the table, stood in front of Wang Shao, and looked down at him.

"To make a B-level weirdo obediently call him brother-in-law and bow and scrape as he offers his 'seed of resentment' as toll money, that's fucking impressive!"

"You think this is collusion? This is suppression! This is absolute overwhelming force!"

"What our Paranormal Bureau lacks is people who can fight! People who can solve problems! Not useless trash like you who only know how to complain!"

Zhang Haifeng's voice echoed in the office.

Wang Shao was thoroughly scolded and completely stunned, standing there dumbfounded, unable to utter a single word.

Deputy Director Wang's face was so dark it looked like it could drip water.

"Haifeng, watch your words," he said coldly.

"What's wrong with my words?" Zhang Haifeng turned around and retorted without backing down, "Deputy Director Wang, I respect you as a senior. But the affairs of Team Three are none of your business! Young Master Wang's mission failed this time, and his companion ghost was killed. I will report the facts truthfully! As for Lin Che..."

Zhang Haifeng paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"He not only completed the mission unscathed, but also brought back the crucial 'Seed of Resentment.' From today onwards, he is our Team Three's special advisor! Enjoying A-level member benefits!"

After saying that, he walked to the intranet terminal in his office and started typing rapidly.

Soon, a new label appeared on Lin Che's personal file.

[Master of Deceptive Interpersonal Relationships].