In a coffee shop close to Dengqing Antique Shop, there were very few customers.

The gravekeeper Yu Simin wore a black coat with a white turtleneck sweater underneath, giving him the look of a Korean drama's male lead.

He sat by the window, legs crossed, looking lazy and casual yet elegant.

The waiter brought the coffee and his eyes were drawn to him.

"Hello, here's your coffee." The waiter placed the coffee in front of him. "Can I add your contact information?"

Yu Simin raised his eyes and saw that the waitress was a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old, with watery eyes and a clean and innocent look.

He shook his head. "Sorry."

"jingle--"

The wind chimes at the store entrance rang.

A guest is coming.

The waiter turned his head and looked towards the door following the voice, and saw another handsome man coming in.

Yu Hai walked straight towards Yu Simin and sat down in front of him.

"One Americano, please," he said.

The waiter was attracted by the two handsome guys in front of him. He took a while to react before returning to the front desk.

Yu Simin picked up the coffee cup with her slender fingers, took a sip, and then put it down again.

"Tell me, what do you want from me?"

After saying this, he looked directly into Yu Hai's eyes with a look of judgment.

"You shouldn't have left the general's tomb." Yu Hai paused and spoke more slowly, "He wouldn't want you to make this decision."

Yu Simin's eyes suddenly became sharp, with a kind of hatred as if a scar had been opened.

The atmosphere between the two became tense and awkward.

"You've been with Shangguan Qing for so long, but you haven't made any progress." Yu Simin mocked, "If you can't do it yourself, you might as well find someone else."

Yu Hai knew his character well and was very competitive, so he always liked to compete with him.

"Then what are you going to do?" he asked. "Shangguan Qing is the head of the Netherworld Department and the only disciple of the King of Hell. It will be difficult to snatch the tiger talisman and the dagger from her."

Yu Simin fell silent.

After drinking more than half of the coffee, he suddenly spoke with a firm tone, "Exploit Shangguan Qing's weakness, and she will surrender on her own initiative."

Yu Hai could not deny what he said.

When it comes to feelings, whoever gets involved becomes vulnerable.

......

Shangguan Qing was lying in a recliner by the fire in the store with his eyes closed. The scene was quiet and peaceful.

Until Youxuan ran up to her in surprise.

"Sir! Cheng Ji's Book of Life and Death has changed!" He looked at the Book of Life and Death in surprise, "I just had nothing to do, so I flipped through it and found that his had actually changed."

Shangguan Qing immediately sat up in shock, snatched the memorial from his hand and flipped through it quickly.

She frowned, her eyes fixed on the last sentence on the last page, "When the agreement becomes invalid, you will die."

What agreement?

It’s not written in the Book of Life and Death that he has an agreement on him!

What kind of agreement had he signed that could affect life and death?

Shangguan Qing suddenly gasped in panic.

She handed the Book of Life and Death to Youxuan, stood up and walked to the door, "I'm going to go find Cheng Ji."

After she finished speaking, she no longer cared that it was daytime, and she turned into a wisp of white smoke and disappeared into the air at the door.

Youxuan held the Book of Life and Death in his hand, feeling mixed emotions.

"My Lord, you finally have a companion. It would be better if he didn't die, so that he could accompany you for a long time."

This way she won't have to face separation again.

......

The city of Beijing is dry and cold in early winter, and everything visible to the naked eye is gray.

Like black and white photos without temperature, they are placed in front of you frame by frame.

Shangguan Qing walked into the Cheng Building. The girl at the front desk knew her and immediately swiped her access card.

She took the elevator straight to the top floor.

"bite--"

The elevator door opened.

A pair of high-heeled boots stepped out of the elevator door, attracting Li Yang's attention. He looked up and was stunned for a moment.

"Ms. Shangguan, why are you here suddenly? Mr. Cheng is in the office——"

Before he could finish his words, Shangguan Qing walked around him and went to the office in a depressed mood.

He looked at her back helplessly, "I want to say that Mr. Cheng is having a video conference in the office, it may not be convenient for you to go in."

Shangguan Qing walked with unquestionable determination. She pushed open the door and a gust of cold air rushed into the office.

The video conference screen was divided by the sudden light, and the participants on the screen looked at him in surprise.

Cheng Ji sat behind a large desk, frowning slightly. Just as he was about to ask something, he met Shangguan Qing's deep and anxious eyes.

Without any hesitation, she walked straight to Cheng Ji, patted him on the shoulder gently, and signaled him to suspend the meeting.

Cheng Ji was stunned for a second, then apologized to everyone on the screen and quickly ended the call.

The office suddenly became quiet, with only the two people's slightly rapid breathing and the occasional sound of wind coming from outside the window breaking the sudden tranquility.

"I want to know if you have ever signed any private agreement or made any promise to anyone before?" she asked anxiously.

Cheng Ji shook his head, "No, never."

Shangguan Qing's gaze was fixed on Cheng Ji's face, and those eyes, which were usually calm, were now filled with worry and confusion.

She slowly walked around to the desk, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

She lowered her voice, each word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, "Think about it carefully, no matter how small or insignificant the agreement or promise is, it may be related."

She was now very afraid that one day she would be told that Cheng Ji's agreement was invalid and that he had walked into the underworld, had to drink Meng Po soup, and walked on the bridge of rebirth...

To leave her.

Thinking of this, her heart felt choked up.

Cheng Ji stared at Shangguan Qing, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Really not, what's wrong with you? It seems like you are very nervous now."

A hint of frustration flashed in Shangguan Qing's eyes.

She dropped her hands weakly, her fingertips lightly sliding across the cold edge of the desk, making a slight sound that was particularly harsh in this quiet space.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner panic, but confusion and anxiety still flickered in her deep eyes.

Seeing this, Cheng Ji slowly stood up, walked around the desk, gently held her shoulders, and said gently but firmly: "Tell me, what happened?"

His voice was low and magnetic, as if it could penetrate the fog in Shangguan Qing's heart and give her a touch of warmth and strength.

Shangguan Qing had no way to explain to him and sighed helplessly.

"It's nothing, just a dream." She lowered her head and made up an excuse.

Cheng Ji rubbed her head gently, "It's okay, I'm here."

"Yeah." She raised her eyes and looked at him, "You go ahead and do your work. I'll be back."

Cheng Ji held her hand and said distressedly, "How can I work with peace of mind when you are like this? Wait for me, I will go out with you."

Shangguan Qing felt a warm feeling flowing through her heart. She nodded and sat quietly aside waiting for him.

Cheng Ji walked to his desk and quickly finished his work and the video conference that had just been interrupted.

After everything was done, the two left the group building hand in hand.

Underground parking lot.

Shangguan Qing sat in the passenger seat, feeling uneasy the whole time.

"Cheng Ji, I'm suddenly a little scared." Her voice trembled and her words had a heavy nasal tone.

This was the first time she revealed her vulnerable side, so vulnerable that it was heartbreaking.

He opened his arms, held her tightly in his arms, and patted her back gently and patiently.

"Is something wrong with you? Tell me, please."

He also became emotionally disturbed.