The female ghost nodded.
The man raised his head from the corner of the room, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but more so, doubt. He mustered his courage and asked, "Did you borrow your face from my wife?"
The female ghost's eyes turned blood red again, frightening the man into shrinking back.
A hint of suspicion flashed in Linghu Lan's eyes; she noticed that this female ghost was particularly averse to men.
"How did you get this face?" Linghu Lan looked up at the face that the female ghost had borrowed. She had to admit that the face was really beautiful. On the female ghost's face, it added a touch of defeat, but it made her even more alluring and captivating. It was probably the appearance of the female protagonist in a monster story.
The candle dripped two more words: Lifespan.
"You can extend someone's lifespan?" Linghu Lan raised her head in surprise; this skill was quite powerful.
Female ghost: Mine.
"You mean you gave your lifespan to his wife, exchanging your lifespan for the right to use her face at night?" Linghu Lan's gaze swept over the man.
Female ghost: Yes!
The man's face turned pale instantly, and he looked at Linghu Lan with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.
Linghu Lan recalled what the man had said: his wife had been critically ill but miraculously recovered. She realized that she must have made a deal with this female ghost, exchanging her face for a longer life.
Linghu Lan fell silent. Even she herself didn't know if she could resist the temptation if such an opportunity were presented to her. After all, she had traveled through so many worlds just to survive, and she had no right to judge others.
"What do you want me to do for you?" Linghu Lan had a new assessment of Wen Mo's abilities.
Blood flowed from the female ghost's eyes, and she slowly extended her hand toward Linghu Lan.
Luo Ran'er picked up her talisman again, ready to save herself at any moment.
The man's mouth dropped open, his heart pounding wildly. He couldn't understand why the female ghost, who had seemed to be having a good talk with him just moments before, suddenly looked like she was about to attack him.
Linghu Lan thought for a moment, then reached out and grasped those extremely pale hands.
A cool aura emanated from the female ghost and spread to Linghu Lan. The spider lily between her brows emitted another cool current, gently protecting Linghu Lan's heart meridian.
A chilling sensation traveled from her arm to her brain. Linghu Lan felt something surge into her mind, followed by a memory belonging to a female ghost that unfolded within her:
My name is Mingxiu.
His surname is Ming and his given name is Xiu.
That year, under a sky full of wisteria blossoms, a gentle breeze blew, and the petals stained the white-clad boy red.
His name is Bei Yusheng, and I am that wisteria flower.
When a flower fairy first comes of age, she falls in love so easily.
I transformed into human form to stay by his side, cooking tea and meals, and watching him study diligently every night.
At that time, he didn't mind that I was a demon, and I didn't mind that his family was destitute.
I was tempted to steal the exam questions, but he said that the God of Literature is ordained by Heaven, and even if I got first place by stealing, I wouldn't be the God of Literature and wouldn't enjoy wealth and honor. He didn't believe that I couldn't pass the exam despite my hard work.
I laughed at his folly. The only way to transform from a demon to a human, besides natural selection, is through robbing or stealing. Opportunities gained through such struggles will also be recognized by the Heavenly Dao.
He smiled and said I didn't understand human nature.
I remained silent. Humans are the most intelligent of all creatures. Even if I transformed into a human body, I am not actually human. How could I possibly understand anything about human nature?
He once studied so hard late into the night that he coughed up blood.
With a heavy heart, I went there resolutely, even though I knew the examination papers were guarded by two door gods in the Mingde Hall.
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