"Experts" on metaphysics forums
Lin Feifei's warning about "prey" was like someone's high-pitched voice that could destroy the whole world, stirring up waves in her heart for days.
She lay on the soft bed, her mind a jumbled mess.
On the one hand, she felt that Lin Feifei was overthinking things. Her relationship with Feng Jinxuan was a superstructure built on a solid economic foundation and an unbreakable employer-employee relationship, pure and elegant, without any impurities.
On the other hand, she couldn't help but recall Feng Jinxuan's strong chest when he protected her, and the fleeting smile in his eyes when he teased her.
Prey?
She turned over and buried her face in the pillow.
Just kidding! Yu Jinli has been around for many years, and she's the only one who uses others as KPIs. There's no reason for others to use her to boost their KDA!
After a night of wild thoughts, Yu Jinli came downstairs early the next morning with huge dark circles under her eyes.
Feng Jinxuan was already sitting at the dining table. When he saw her, his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.
"Didn't sleep well?"
"Reporting to the boss, I had some deep thoughts about our cooperation model last night and gained some insights. I got so excited that I couldn't sleep. Don't worry, it won't affect my work," Yu Jinli said, spouting nonsense with a straight face.
Feng Jinxuan neither agreed nor disagreed, but simply pushed a glass of warm milk in front of her.
"I drank it."
This weekend, Feng Jinxuan was unusually free of work.
In the vast mansion, there were only the two of them. He stayed in the study, and she stayed in the living room, clearly separated, yet maintaining a delicate balance due to an invisible bond of destiny.
After watching three episodes of a TV series, eating two plates of fruit, and scrolling through short videos eight hundred times, Yu Jinli finally felt bored.
In her mind, more and more questions arose about the strange "destiny bond" between herself and Feng Jinxuan.
Why her of all? What long-term effects will this bond have on her? Besides getting closer to him, are there any other ways to replenish her depleted luck?
These issues are beyond the scope of her knowledge as a "self-employed individual".
After much deliberation, she decided to seek help from outside sources.
She opened her laptop and skillfully logged into a website with an ancient interface and style reminiscent of an old-fashioned BBS—[Xuanmen Wendao].
This is the top metaphysical exchange forum in China. Registration requires strict review. It is full of hidden talents and extraordinary people from all walks of life.
Yu Jinli only managed to pass the entry test thanks to her innate "lucky charm" physique, becoming an unknown nobody on the forum.
Her relatively unknown status doesn't prevent her from having an idol she admires.
In the forum, there is a great user with the ID "Zhiyi".
This expert rarely speaks, but every time he does, he solves problems that even the moderators struggle with. His theories are well-researched and explained in a simple and easy-to-understand way, always hitting the nail on the head from the most challenging angles.
There's even a saying circulating on the forum: "You can tell if someone is good or bad just by looking at their actions."
Yu Jinli took a deep breath and opened the posting interface.
She considered her words carefully for a long time. This time, she decided to ask questions that were more related to her own interests.
[Title: Urgent Help Needed! Passively Binded Due to Special Physical Condition, How to Protect Myself and Unbind?]
[Content: Greetings, seniors and experts. This junior, "Koi Isn't a Fish," is back again. Here's the situation: due to my special constitution (I'm naturally able to gather good fortune), I unexpectedly formed a destiny bond with an individual possessing extremely strong bad luck. Now I must stay by their side at all times, otherwise my own luck will rapidly dissipate. Questions: 1. Is this bond permanent? 2. Besides being close to them, are there any other ways to "recharge" my luck? 3. If the other person's bad luck is caused by a man-made evil spell, will I be affected? Waiting online, it's very urgent!]
She focused on "self-preservation" and "untying the knot." As for the source of Feng Jinxuan's misfortune, she only mentioned it as a possibility.
After posting the message, Yu Jinli hugged her laptop and nervously refreshed the page.
Soon, replies appeared below the post.
[First Floor - Iron-Mouthed Prediction Master Wang]: Girl, you're being used as a "human power bank"! I suggest you increase the price! Increase it until he goes bankrupt!
[Second Floor - Feng Shui Ornament Wholesaler]: This young lady possesses an extraordinary constitution, truly a prodigy in metaphysics. My shop has just received a batch of spirit-gathering array ornaments, which can effectively gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, perhaps replenishing your energy. 12% off with free shipping, dear!
[Third Floor - Gossip-Loving Cat]: Front row seat for gossip! So, is the poster now tied to a domineering CEO? What an incredible plot! Please update!
Looking at these still unreliable replies, Yu Jinli sighed.
Just as she was about to close the page, a special notification sound "ding" rang out in the upper right corner of the screen.
— [Your post has been replied to by 'Zhiyi']
Yu Jinli's eyes lit up instantly!
The expert has chosen her again!
With a heart full of excitement and trembling hands, she clicked on the reply.
The reply was still concise, yet presented in bullet points with clear logic.
[1. The binding is triggered by a strong clash of energies, and will only end when one side's energy is completely annihilated, barring external intervention.]
2. Your physical constitution can be replenished through the power of good deeds. Good deeds refer to helping others. However, ordinary, small acts of kindness have little effect.
3. Yes. If the misfortune befalling the other person stems from black magic, the caster is highly likely to see you as a thorn in their side and eliminate you. Furthermore, such black magic often uses special tokens as a medium, so be careful.
As Yu Jinli looked at the third reply, she felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.
The caster...removes...a special relic...
In an instant, the image of the jet-black jade thumb ring on Feng Jinhong's thumb at the auction flashed into her mind!
And there was that black line that shot out from the ring, visible only to her!
It turns out that wasn't an illusion!
Feng Jinhong is really suspicious! He wants to harm Feng Jinxuan!
And he himself, this suddenly appearing "power bank," has become a thorn in his side.
This guess sent chills down her spine.
But this was just speculation. She had no evidence, and she knew nothing about the other party's purpose or methods.
The road ahead seemed shrouded in a thick fog, filled with unknown dangers.
While she was still reeling from the shock, a private message window popped up in the lower right corner of the screen.
The sender was none other than "Zhiyi".
[Zhiyi]: Are you the one who says "Koi is not a fish"?
Yu Jinli quickly replied.
【Koi is not a fish】: Hello, master! It's me! You're amazing!
[Zhiyi]: I can roughly guess who that "extremely unlucky" individual you mentioned in your post is. The one from the Feng family in Yuncheng, right?
Yu Jinli's heart skipped a beat.
How... how could someone guess that? Just who is this expert?
【Koi is not a fish】: ...The master has keen insight.
[Zhiyi]: His situation is very complicated; it's not just simple sorcery. You are now deeply bound to him and have already entered the game. There is absolutely no way you can remain unscathed.
Upon seeing this, Yu Jinli's face turned completely pale.
The countdown on her wrist became incredibly glaring once again.
It turns out this isn't just a matter of meal tickets; it could really be a matter of life and death!
She typed quickly.
【Koi is not a fish】: Then... what should I do? Expert, please give me some guidance!
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the screen.
Then, a new message popped up.
[Zhiyi]: Your lucky charm constitution is the only key to breaking this deadlock. However, your current application of your abilities is too rudimentary, like a three-year-old child wielding a sword—it will only hurt yourself and others.
[Zhiyi]: If you want to live, perhaps we can meet.
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