Bai Ningning didn't intend to entertain them seriously, so she casually took out a few bottles of mineral water from the refrigerator and gave them to them - it can't be said to be completely casual, after all, she specifically found the cheapest mineral water in the refrigerator.
After she returned to the living room, the three brothers' breathing became noticeably lighter.
Bai Ningning put the water on the table and motioned for them to help themselves.
Very rude and neglectful way of treating guests.
She did it on purpose.
Chu Xisen didn't feel slighted. His focus was rather odd. He stared at the bottle of mineral water and whispered, "You can take anything from the refrigerator. It's free. It's included in the service charge."
Bai Ningning responded softly but didn't say anything else.
Seeing she didn't move, Chu Xisen began to think wildly. Thinking she wasn't good at socializing, he offered to teach her, "If you have guests, you should first ask them what they want to drink. Although people usually say 'anything' politely, it would be better if you try to get something more expensive."
Bai Ningning remained unmoved. After he finished speaking, she slowly said, "Are you guests?"
Chu Xisen didn't understand the sarcasm in her words at all, and was quite optimistic and cheerful: "Yes, we are family."
Bai Ningning: “…”
There is no need to be so familiar.
Chu Hanzhou glared at Chu Xisen fiercely, and the latter immediately became obedient, but muttered in dissatisfaction, "I didn't say anything wrong..."
"Sorry, we said some incomprehensible things on our own."
Chu Yuyan looked at her and explained seriously. His tone was elegant, like the gurgling of a stream, making people unable to help but listen carefully.
He first brought up the point that Bai Ningning was interested in: "As you can see, my half-human, half-ghost body is because half of me is suppressing the ghosts in the underworld. And you are the heir to the King of Hell."
Bai Ningning raised her hand to refuse: "I don't accept it."
How could the heir to the King of Hell be afraid of ghosts? Impossible!
Find a better reason to lie to her.
Is he going to trick her into transferring money to activate her identity? Or is he going to use this opportunity to get in touch with Qingwei Mountain?
Bai Ningning began to make up stories in all seriousness, "I've heard that the King of Hell passed away for some reason, and the underworld hasn't been able to find a suitable successor. The current acting King of Hell isn't very capable, and many people, even ghosts, want to take him over themselves."
Chu Yuyan's eyes widened slightly: "Has Qingwei Mountain already made its ambitions known?"
Bai Ningning thought to herself that a liar is a liar, and he actually believed such obvious nonsense.
Chu Hanzhou's voice was filled with a subtle nervousness: "Ningning, you didn't participate, did you? It would be troublesome if you were involved..."
Bai Ningning continued to make up stories: "Is this what the Black and White Impermanence is investigating?"
"They've told you? Have you both confirmed your identities?"
Chu Yuyan's voice was filled with surprise and joy.
The three uninvited brothers breathed a sigh of relief almost at the same time, and the atmosphere in the living room instantly became relaxed and cheerful.
"You should have told me earlier. If I had known you had already recognized each other, we wouldn't have been so nervous."
Chu Xisen took the initiative and went straight to the refrigerator to get drinks for his brothers and sisters.
He handed Bai Ningning a bottle of strawberry-flavored milk and said, "This is different from ordinary strawberry-flavored products. It tastes really good. You should try it."
Bai Ningning was stunned for a moment before taking the milk, staring at him with hopeless eyes.
Chu Xisen was puzzled: "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Bai Ningning: "Weren't you there when I met them?"
"Oh, right." Chu Xisen recalled the past after being reminded, and was puzzled. "When did you recognize each other? How come I didn't notice it at all?"
Chu Hanzhou had a bad feeling in his heart, but he still held on to a lucky mentality and tried to smooth things over: "Maybe you are stupid...?"
Bai Ningning gave a sinister smile: "Because I didn't say that at all - can you guys, who are talking to yourselves, please leave my room now?"
"ah--?!"
Another triple bang.
Bai Ningning thought to herself, why don’t you join the choir?
Chu Yuyan felt a chill on his back and began to review the conversation. "No, wait, didn't you just explain the whole process? You even knew the mission of the Black and White Impermanence."
"Because I just made it up."
As she spoke, she opened the cap of the milk bottle. It was quite difficult to open the cap, so there was a hint of gritted teeth in her voice.
Chu Yuyan was a little confused: "But you were right just now..."
Bai Ningning: “?”
The three Chu brothers: "?"
Bai Ningning: “???”
Chu Yuyan gently rubbed his temples with his fingers, confirming again: "Was what you just said really nonsense? Could it be that you were influenced by something? Did you notice something was wrong and then made up such a logical and reasonable...fact?"
Bai Ningning shook her head firmly, "I just made it up. It has no basis in fact."
Chu Yuyan lowered his head slightly, realizing that Bai Ningning didn't trust them at all. After two seconds of silence, he said, "I understand. You will see the answer tonight at midnight."
Bai Ningning: "I refuse, I want to sleep."
—How is this any different from the most basic magical girl scam?! Is this overbearing brother going to set off fireworks in the middle of the night and then tell her it's a Hundred Demons Night Parade?
No, I feel like they are more likely to find a hundred actors. After all, this is Yuancheng, and there are extras everywhere.
Bai Ningning suddenly felt bored and ordered them to leave.
Chu Yuyan's reaction was very calm. He just nodded, said "see you later", and let his brothers push him away.
Bai Ningning didn't hesitate at all. She turned around, locked the doors and windows, and locked the door blocker, then washed up and went to bed.
It’s so annoying. Who wants to play house with you noble gentlemen?
Yuan Muyang was meditating in his room, recalling how he had fainted during the day.
Geng Yiyi did want to attack him, although she later explained that she was attacking the ghost behind him.
But he didn't even notice the ghostly presence behind him.
What were other people doing at the time?
Some people were sleeping, some were chatting, some were singing quietly with headphones on, and some were working on their laptops.
These are passers-by who have been cleared of suspicion.
What about the people around him?
Bai Ningning was eating potato chips at the time and seemed to be unaware of the danger at all. When Geng Yiyi suddenly took action, she was still in a daze and had no idea what was happening.
Chu Xisen covered his nose and complained about the stench - proving that he smelled a strong ghost aura at that time.
So why didn't I notice it? Is there something wrong with my body's senses?
Yuan Muyang was puzzled.
The backlog of problems seems to be increasing recently, which is not good for those who practice Taoism.
Yuan Xiushuo seemed to have a feeling and took the time to send him a message: "Your thoughts are too heavy. Put aside all distractions and get a good night's sleep. Your mind will be clear and your soul will be at peace. Perhaps this will help you resolve your doubts."
Yuan Muyang sighed and decided to listen to the advice and sleep for a night.
Next door, Yu Yue was lying on the soft big bed in the hotel, finally relieved after a tiring day.
For some unknown reason, her superiors suddenly asked her to come to Yuancheng to pick someone up before the deadline. In order to arrive earlier, she even used some special means.
The two uncles didn't know what was going on. Bai Ningning looked like she knew everything, but pretended not to know. Yuan Muyang was even stranger, as if he was on the verge of collapse and trying hard to hold on.
She had wanted to report the truth to the dean, but Yuan Muyang asked her to just say "everything is normal" and that he would tell her the rest himself. She didn't know if he had said anything...
Never mind! It's a rare opportunity to stay in a luxury hotel at government expense, so I'll just enjoy it!
What does the affairs of the “elders” have to do with her!
sleep!
Late at night, Bai Ningning was sleeping soundly, but as if she was suddenly awakened, she opened her eyes naturally.
I didn't hear any noise, wasn't woken up, and wasn't disturbed.
She glanced at the time. It was exactly twelve o'clock—no way? Was this some high-level prank?
The moonlight outside the window was bright, and the moonlight shone through the window onto her arms, appearing eerily white.
Looking more closely, under her arm - isn't that her face???
She was clearly lying in bed, sound asleep, so what was going on with this perspective? Was she experiencing an out-of-body experience like Gu Bozhi?
"It's time. Will she come?" Chu Hanzhou was on the rooftop of the hotel, overlooking the night view of Yuancheng.
"Wait a little longer." Chu Yuyan leaned on the railing, the corners of his lips slightly raised, "It's coming."
The next second, Bai Ningning appeared on the rooftop, her eyes stern: "Did you do this?"
A gust of wind blew up from where Bai Ningning was, spreading in all directions.
The wind blew aggressively towards the other two people on the rooftop.
Chu Hanzhou felt the pressure of the strong wind, and his mind went blank for a moment. At this moment, he actually felt the despair of being on the verge of death.
The wind blew Chu Yuyan's hair, revealing her angular jawline, which was sharper than before.
"Oh, oh, don't be angry."
He waved his hand casually, and everything was calm and peaceful in an instant.
Chu Yuyan smiled and took two steps forward: "Brother is just an ordinary person. You are so angry, what if you really kill him?"
Only then did Bai Ningning notice that both of them were in spiritual state. Chu Hanzhou was no different from during the day, but Chu Yuyan was very different.
He was no longer in a wheelchair and could stand and walk freely, but his lower body was covered with thick black fog - a bit like the black fog in Qinghuai, but more mixed.
Chu Yuyan seemed to have stood up from a river of ghosts.
The evil ghosts didn't want him to leave, and stretched out their evil hands to drag him down to hell together; and he tried his best to fight against the evil ghosts, and there was actually a hint of cruel beauty in his struggle in despair.
Chu Yuyan touched his chin and gave a wicked smile: "You just awakened, and your ability can't be controlled freely, but you can already control evil spirits?"
Bai Ningning turned around and saw a ball of black mist that was twice her size. She could vaguely make out Qinghuai's stern face through it.
Chu Yuyan's smile widened: "If it's not your ghost, then go to hell right now—"
Bai Ningning wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but his face had darkened considerably. Had the black mist spread to his head? Was there any danger?
Bai Ningning didn't expect that Qinghuai would follow her out without the black knife. She was not sure whether the other party was still under her control.
"Reach out your hand?"
She tried to test it out, stretching out her right hand with her palm facing up.
Qing Huai was so angry that his aura doubled in strength, and he was on the verge of exploding—what kind of idiotic command was this?!
But he still raised his hand gently with an angry look and covered her palm.
The two brothers watching: "..."
"puff--"
Chu Yuyan couldn't help but laughed out loud, covering his mouth.
What kind of new-age dog training method is this?
"Safe." Bai Ningning turned to look at the two people watching the excitement nearby, raised her chin, and looked at them unkindly. "How are you two going to die?"
Chu Hanzhou and his brother whispered, "Is this an illusion? Why do I feel like she's become much more irritable after becoming a spirit?"
Chu Yuyan smiled and pulled out a door from thin air: "Come, the door to the underworld, the answer is here, you will understand when you see it with your own eyes."
Bai Ningning looked at the door quietly without moving.
It's not that I feel dangerous, but I feel that it's too friendly, which is not normal.
The fact that she felt at home in an unknown and unexplored area was problematic in itself - or was it a trap with an alluring effect?
But her intuition told her that by going through this door, she might get the answer to a question that had been bothering her for a long time.
"Qinghuai, come with me."
"good."
Downstairs, Yuan Muyang, who was sleeping soundly, suddenly opened his eyes, jumped out of bed, rushed out of the door, and ran towards the elevator - there was a strong ghostly aura coming from above.
Unfortunately, the elevator was being used to transport goods on the first floor, and it stopped on the first floor without any movement for a long time.
Yuan Muyang gritted his teeth and could only run up the corridor.
At the same time, Yu Yue was also awakened by the strong ghost aura, but was still sleepy. He opened the door while yawning, and was completely awakened by the gust of wind brought by Yuan Muyang running past.
Yu Yue was a little confused: "Was that person who just ran over a ghost or a human?"
When Yuan Muyang ran to the roof, the ghost aura had already disappeared without a trace, and not even a trace could be found.
In Bai Ningning's room, she seemed to be in a deep sleep. Except for not breathing, everything was normal.
The black knife was leaning against the bed, as if guarding its owner.
In Chu Xisen's room, his two brothers were also in a state of suspended animation, not breathing, and he was keeping watch over them with a vigilant look on his face.
No matter what happens, he will turn around vigilantly - I will protect the safety of my brothers!
Geng Yiyi slept soundly, unaware of what was happening outside the room.
For most people, it was just an ordinary night that passed without any incident.
But for Bai Ningning, this will be an extremely unforgettable and life-changing night.
The moment she walked in, she felt something was wrong—she couldn't even reach the bottom of the door; it was opening in mid-air!!!
…and then began to free fall.
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