Sky Curtain: With a vermilion mirror, Jing travels through the modern world, shaking all dynasties.

"No way! Didn't we have a deal? You have to really understand before I'll give you the marshmallow!"

Jiang Chuan, wanting to tease her, deliberately put on a stern face: "You clearly didn't understand. This round is a draw; neither of us owes the other anything!"

Zhu Jingjing's small mouth was raised high She muttered under her breath, "Bad brother, even if you get kidnapped by a ghost tonight, Jingjing won't save you!"

Jiang Chuan was both amused and exasperated. This little girl was actually trying to scare him with ghosts?

"A ghost?" His eyes darted around, and he smiled slyly. "Would Jingjing like to see what a ghost actually looks like?"

Zhu Jingjing stiffened, instinctively gripping his sleeve tightly: "Brother, didn't you say there are no ghosts in the world? Jingjing is timid, don't scare her..."

"There are no ghosts, but—" he deliberately dragged out his words, keeping everyone in suspense, "there's a place around here that's full of 'man-made' ghosts and monsters. Jingjing, would you like to go and see for yourself?"

"Man-made monsters?"

Zhu Jingjing's curiosity was piqued, but the word "ghost" also awakened the fear in her heart, making her tremble slightly.

Her small hands gripped Jiang Chuan's sleeve tightly, as if two little people were fiercely fighting inside her.

A shrill voice cried out, "How terrifying! Don't go!"

The other one stood on tiptoe, desperately trying to see what the "man-made monster" looked like.

"Brother, is that place you mentioned scary?" She looked up, her bright eyes filled with a mixture of fear and anticipation. "Most importantly, will it be safe? Those ghosts won't kidnap Jingjing, will they...?"

Jiang Chuan was taken aback; he was naturally referring to the haunted house.

He had heard that the NPCs in haunted houses did indeed have a feature where they could grab tourists during interactions.

"It's not impossible!" Jiang Chuan deliberately teased the little princess, then changed the subject, "But I will protect Jingjing. No matter what kind of demons or monsters they are, they won't be able to take Jingjing away from me!"

A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and Zhu Jingjing gently rested her forehead on his arm: "Brother, it's a promise, you can't go back on your word. Let's go see just how powerful these man-made ghosts really are!"

Jiang Chuan affectionately ruffled her hair: "What's wrong, Jingjing, aren't you scared anymore?"

Zhu Jingjing's ears turned slightly red, and she nodded gently: "As long as my brother is with me, I'm not afraid."

The Qin Dynasty, Xianyang Palace.

"Could later generations really create ghosts and gods?"

Ying Zheng suddenly stood up and paced around the hall, a hint of excitement in his eyes.

Zhao Gao prostrated himself on the ground, shouting hoarsely, "Your Majesty! How can ghosts and gods be controlled by human power, let alone created? Your Majesty must not believe in such sorcery and evil magic!"

Ying Zheng waved his sleeve and declared loudly, "I am the Emperor, the ruler of the world. What do I have to fear from ghosts and gods!"

Li Si stepped forward, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply: "Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty has always believed in ghosts and spirits but has never feared them. In my opinion, this is how Your Majesty's reputation is truly honored!"

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at the sky, his brow furrowed with doubt. "Jiang Chuan once said that there are no ghosts or gods in the world, so why are there now claims of man-made ghosts and monsters?"

Empress Ma frowned slightly, her expression showing worry: "Is Jing'er alright? Having faced ghosts and monsters head-on, even if she isn't captured, she'll inevitably be frightened. Why bother going to such a lively place?"

"My lady, do not underestimate Jing'er!" Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said, "Jing'er is my own flesh and blood, and carries my bloodline. How could a mere ghost or demon scare her?"

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Empress Ma sighed softly, her brows furrowed with worry. "Chongba, I hope Your Majesty's words are true."

Modern-day scene in front of a haunted house.

Jiang Chuan felt his arm being tightly held by a small hand. That hand trembled slightly, conveying the fear in its owner's heart.

"Jingjing, you're already this scared before you even go in?" He glanced down at Zhu Jingjing, who was trembling uncontrollably beside him, and chuckled. "If you're really scared, why don't we go back?"

"I'm not afraid!" Zhu Jingjing shook her head desperately, trying to sound tough, but her eyes were fixed on the door of the haunted house, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with tears, clearly showing that she was terrified.

"Since you're not afraid, let's go." Jiang Chuan lifted his foot to take a step, but found that Zhu Jingjing was like a nail to the ground, not moving an inch.

"Brother, are we really going to walk into that giant mouth?" She pointed to the door of the haunted house, her fingertips trembling violently. "What if we never come out again?"

Jiang Chuan looked in the direction she was pointing and couldn't help but smile wryly.

The entrance to the haunted house was designed to resemble a gaping maw, with dark red lights hanging from two rows of crooked fangs, making it appear as if blood was flowing down from a distance.

He knew it was all fake, so naturally he wasn't afraid.

But the little princess was deeply influenced by those supernatural beliefs, so how could she not be afraid?

"Brother, how about... we just look around outside?" Zhu Jingjing's voice trembled as she finally backed down. "Jingjing doesn't want to crawl into a ghost's belly!"

"Hehehe..." Jiang Chuan deliberately let out a sinister laugh, finding it amusing to scare her a little. "It's practically in my mouth, and you still want to run away?"

"oops!"

Zhu Jingjing screamed, quickly letting go of his arm and jumping far away. "Brother, what's wrong? Don't scare me!"

"Jingjing, don't be afraid. Look closely, that big mouth is just a door!" Jiang Chuan quickly stopped laughing, not daring to really scare the little princess. "If you're really scared, then let's go home now."

Zhu Jingjing bit her lip and stared intently at the door.

The thought of trembling with fear at the sight of such a clumsy charade filled her with shame and anger. She stomped her foot angrily, "Brother! Let's go in now! I want to see what's so great about these man-made ghosts!"

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly: "In that case, let's go."

But when they reached the gate, Zhu Jingjing stopped in her tracks.

"Brother, after we go inside..." She tightened her grip on Jiang Chuan's arm and whispered, "No matter what happens, you mustn't let go of my hand."

Jiang Chuan smiled and nodded, pulling his arm away and tightly grasping the slightly cool little hand in his own: "No problem! As long as I'm here, no one can bully Jingjing."

Hearing this, Zhu Jingjing felt somewhat relieved.

She nodded forcefully and followed Jiang Chuan's steps into that gaping maw!

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Empress Ma's face turned ashen, and the hand that Zhu Yuanzhang held in his palm trembled uncontrollably.

"Zhongba, is he truly safe?" She narrowed her eyes, wanting to observe, yet hesitant. "If anything were to happen to Jing'er, then..."

Zhu Yuanzhang emerged from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood; his courage was extraordinary.

He had long seen through the fact that the gaping maw was merely an ornament, and resolutely said, "It's nothing but a farce of ghostly trickery, what is there to fear!"

"But..." Empress Ma's voice trembled, her whole body shaking with fear, "There are clearly man-made ghosts and monsters in that river valley. If they are not magic tricks, but real ghosts and monsters, what can we do?"