I watched as dozens of fierce-looking ghosts gathered in our direction outside the door, and a chill ran down my spine.

And in front of this group of ghosts was a beautiful woman.

If this woman were on the street, she wouldn't attract my attention at all.

Who is this woman?

That was the first thought that came to my mind.

Why is this woman able to control so many ghosts?

Are they also members of the Heaven and Earth Church?

It seems I'm really going to fail here today!

My parents and teacher must be heartbroken for me.

But since things have come to this, we can only grit our teeth and go for it, hoping they won't hurt Xixi.

I straightened up and walked straight outside the villa.

Wu Shi grabbed my hand, signaling me not to act impulsively.

But where else can I hide?

I broke free from Wu Shi's large hand and stood opposite a group of ghosts.

I faced the woman and didn't say anything.

Seeing that he couldn't dissuade me, Wu Shi followed me outside.

Wu Shixiang took a few more steps forward and stood in front of me.

Is this man protecting me?

Unfortunately, this hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scenario ended in certain death.

I know he was acting on instinct, because that's just the kind of person he is.

"Who are you people?" I asked loudly, my voice trembling slightly.

The woman smiled at me but did not answer.

She waved her hand gently, and the ghosts rushed towards us.

I quickly cast the Golden Light Spell, but Wu Shi stepped forward before I could!

However, there were simply too many ghosts, and we were quickly defeated.

This isn't working; it seems the only solution is...

I reached for the brocade pouch at my waist. In this situation, I had no choice but to use the Thunder Talisman!

Just then, the woman waved her hands again.

This time, the ghosts stopped attacking and retreated behind the woman again.

"What exactly do you want?" I asked breathlessly.

The woman finally spoke: "Me? I'm here to help you."

Wu Shi and I exchanged a glance, both filled with doubt.

"Help us? Attacking us is helping us?"

"Besides, we don't even know each other, which is kind of ridiculous."

The woman pointed at the ghosts and said, "These guys were just testing you. Please forgive them."

“My friend said there was danger here and it was inconvenient for her to intervene, so she contacted me to come and help you.”

I was even more confused: "Friend? Who is she?"

The woman shook her head: "She asked me to hide her identity for her. When the time is right, she will naturally come to find you."

I kept thinking in my mind:

Do I have any friends?

Besides, even if it's a friend I can't remember, how would they know I'm in danger?

Am I being followed?

A terrible thought flashed through my mind!

The woman smiled and said, "Don't overthink it. As I said, you'll understand when the time is right."

"However, you should still be careful, the Heaven and Earth Church is far more powerful than you imagine!"

"I wanted to advise you not to provoke that organization, but it seems you have already done so."

"If we have the chance, we will meet again."

"I just hope that we won't be enemies by then."

After saying that, the woman turned to leave, but I immediately called her back:

"Whatever your purpose, thank you anyway!"

"Would you mind telling me your name?"

The woman smiled slightly, a hint of wickedness in her smile: "My name is Jiu Ran. Please remember this name. Farewell, Chen Xi."

I was startled; she actually knew my name!

I never mentioned it to her, so how did she know?

Moreover, judging from Jiu Ran's tone, she is not a member of the Heaven and Earth Church, so who is she under the command of?

It seems that this country has more than just the Church of Heaven and Earth; I underestimated this world after all.

I thought that once the Heaven and Earth Church was dealt with, the peace of the past could be restored.

But now it seems that this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are still more dangers and mysteries hidden in the shadows that I cannot reach.

In any case, I've managed to escape with my life today.

If this woman were truly an enemy, I might not have survived; it would have been a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

But what did that woman mean by her last words?

She said, "At that time, we won't be enemies." So, is she an enemy or not?

Who is the friend she's talking about?

Why would I ask her for help?

I feel that the mystery surrounding all of this has become even deeper.

The Heaven and Earth Church alone has already caused him a great deal of trouble.

Now this group of people has appeared. What exactly is their purpose?

How should I deal with this?

I fell into deep thought, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized how superficial I was.

This world is far more complex and dangerous than I imagined.

I need to be more careful with everyone and everything.

I can no longer allow myself and others to fall into a desperate situation. I must find a way to unravel these mysteries and find the truth.

I took a deep breath, feeling somewhat suppressed.

No matter how many difficulties and dangers lie ahead, I have no choice but to step up.

Now, I have no way out!

Wu Shi walked up to me and said with a serious expression, "Xiao Xi, this person is not simple!"

"If I'm not mistaken, she should be a demon!"

My eyes widened, and I could hardly believe what I was hearing.

"What did you say? A demon?"

My understanding of demons is still limited to movies, books, and stories told by my master and mistress.

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