Chapter 132: Bai Yu’s Hug and Knee Pillow
Letting Sun Hanyue’s corpse drop to the ground, Bai Yu didn’t retract her bl**d Thread long kn*fe. Instead, she controlled the threads to spread out, enveloping Sun Hanyue’s body and rapidly absorbing it. This time, she only needed to absorb a body, so the process was rather quick.
She wasn’t concerned about Sun Hanyue’s exact identity, nor did she need to be; this gal dying was her biggest contribution.
“Yue Mei, what did that person see just now?” Zhao Mingyue’s voice echoed in her mind, curious about it.
Sun Hanyue didn’t seem like the type who couldn’t fight back. What on earth did she see to be scared out of her wits? It couldn’t possibly be some terrifying ghost, right?
A bit of horror might scare ordinary people, but for Bai Yu’s “old friends,” it likely wouldn’t matter at all. Did they really fear ghosts? If they saw an evil ghost, wouldn’t they just throw a straight punch?
“She saw something she definitely doesn’t want to see again.” Bai Yu could only respond.
“I see… So what do we do now?”
“Following your lead.”
Bai Yu emerged from Zhao Mingyue’s body, looking just as she always did, no significant changes.
The bl**d Thread armor on Zhao Mingyue gradually dissolved, revealing her original outfit and skin. The snug Dragon Scale inner armor also vanished, and while everything else was fine, the cool fabric wrapping around her body felt quite pleasant, especially around her chest area.
Probably Bai Yu didn’t know her size; it felt way too tight.
Patting her chest, Zhao Mingyue let out a long breath, “I guess I’ll head back to the park. It’s still early, hmm… We could check out the other corner of the park; I think there are some little cats over there.”
“Sounds good.”
Strolling along the riverbank towards the park, the number of people around noticeably increased—after all, it was the weekend.
When Bai Yu dealt with Sun Hanyue, she had used a technique to keep everyone else in place; otherwise, witnessing a “m*rder scene” would surely prompt someone to call the police.
For Bai Yu, the police weren’t a big deal, but they could definitely affect Zhao Mingyue.
She was still a student with a normal life, and these tasks were just a tiny part of her daily routine.
A gentle breeze blew as Zhao Mingyue brushed a strand of wind-blown hair behind her ear, skipping a couple of steps forward before turning around to face Bai Yu, walking backward.
“Yue Mei, I just thought of something!”
Zhao Mingyue beamed, her eyes like crescent moons, her pure smile incredibly healing. But for some reason, Bai Yu found that smile a bit mischievous.
“What is it?”
“Well, let me ask you a question first.”
“What question?”
“Are those squiggly bl**d Threads you use considered part of your body?” Zhao Mingyue asked directly.
“Yes, you could think of these threads as my flesh and bl**d, the most vital components of my body. Because I can control them precisely, I use them in combat, and I have way more bl**d Threads than any other evil ghost.”
Bai Yu assumed Zhao Mingyue was interested because she’d seen her use the threads to take a life, so she explained a bit extra so Zhao Mingyue could grasp her combat style. Little did she know, Zhao Mingyue wasn’t inquiring about that at all.
With her lively gaze, Zhao Mingyue’s smile deepened, and she continued, “So, if those bl**d Threads are indeed your body, then when you used them to transform into that inner armor to protect me, does that count as a hug?”
Upon hearing this, Bai Yu paused mid-action, her mouth slightly agape, brows furrowing slightly as she pondered. She wasn’t sure how to argue against it.
This girl… made a point…
Were the bl**d Threads her body?
Of course, they were.
And since they were part of her body, no matter what form they took, they were still wrapping around Zhao Mingyue, right?
Hmm…
Using her own body to wrap around Zhao Mingyue’s body, almost completely, that definitely counts as a hug, doesn’t it?
“Ehehe, right? Right?” Seeing Bai Yu deep in thought, Zhao Mingyue’s smile grew radiant.
No wonder it felt so secure; feeling insecure would be strange.
Zhao Mingyue just wanted to say:
“More of this, please!”
Suddenly, being possessed didn’t seem so bad, especially with Bai Yu’s necklace to alleviate any side effects.
It was like having an unbeatable expert fighting for her, while she could just sit back and relax. No matter what enemies came, they would be totally wiped out, and this expert was even an adorable loli!
While she was helping you fight, she’d tenderly hold you close, letting you feel her gentle presence.
And the best part? She didn’t even charge a dime!
Who could resist that?
While Zhao Mingyue was sweetly lost in thought, still facing Bai Yu with a silly grin and not paying attention to where she was going, the next moment, with a “bang,” she bumped right into a lamppost.
Rubbing her head, Zhao Mingyue pouted, “Bai Yu, how could you not warn me!”
Bai Yu didn’t answer, just turned her head to watch the shimmering river. Maybe she hadn’t realized it, but her lips curled into a subtle smile.
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Back at the little park, there were many more people than before. At two-thirty in the afternoon, Zhao Mingyue and Bai Yu sat on a bench by the small lake. Unfortunately, there were no stray cats in sight. Even if there were, they kept their distance from the crowd.
Yawn! Zhao Mingyue was tired and lay back on the bench, curling her legs up, putting her hands under her head, resting it on Bai Yu’s thigh.
She kinda wanted to nudge Bai Yu to give her a proper knee pillow, but then thought better of it. Just the fact that Bai Yu let her rest on her thigh was already quite generous. If she asked for more, Bai Yu would definitely find some excuse to retreat into her shadow.
She had figured out Bai Yu’s temperament—unless it was something too far beyond the pale, something that posed no real danger, and if she pleaded a bit, she’d definitely agree, much like how Bai Yu and her skirt and black stockings worked.
But once she pushed her too far, stepping over the line, Bai Yu would just dart back into the shadows, not to be seen again.
Zhao Mingyue was attempting to expand Bai Yu’s boundaries of tolerance. The conclusion was that she could, but it depended on their closeness level. If life were like a game with a progress bar, to unlock the knee pillow achievement, she needed at least a level of sixty-five.
Let’s just say the limit was pretty high, and she had a long road ahead.
With her head resting on Bai Yu, she felt the chill within Bai Yu’s body. After all, she was a ghost. The good news was it was currently summer, and that coolness felt oddly comfortable.
Before long, Zhao Mingyue drifted off to sleep, and Bai Yu could feel her steady breathing.
Gently, Bai Yu ran her fingers through Zhao Mingyue’s hair, her other hand shading her eyes as she leaned back, gazing at the clear sky.
The warm sun enveloped her, giving her a feeling of warmth beyond Zhao Mingyue’s body heat, a long-forgotten comfort.
Of course, enjoying this warmth came at a cost.
Blazing sunlight was a bane for most ghosts, who would be severely hurt. As for Bai Yu, though her body suffered no injury, she could certainly feel her bl**d Threads gradually depleting. The pace wasn’t fast, and the quantity wasn’t huge, but over time, it accumulated into a significant drain.
Time was an unknown quantity as it passed.
A voice called from behind.
“Sorry, Bai Yu.”
Bai Yu opened her eyes and glanced at the person beside her.
Lu Liangting stood a bit behind her, a look of regret and complexity on his face.
“I didn’t expect it to turn out like this. That person was so ruthless.”
“The person is already dead,” Bai Yu replied flatly.
“Dead?” Lu Liangting was puzzled for a moment, but after considering, it made sense. After all, Bai Yu was much stronger than Zhizi.
“I’m really sorry…”
“It’s fine.” Bai Yu continued to groom Zhao Mingyue’s tousled hair, eyes fixed ahead.
“I’ll talk to my mother. We need to stop these impulsive actions.”
“Good. Just stay away from Mingyue.” Bai Yu turned to meet Lu Liangting’s gaze. “There are lots of women around you; just pick one.”
“They’re all not normal.”
“…”
Once Lu Liangting started rambling, Bai Yu ignored him. This only added to his bottled-up frustration as he stared at her, unable to find the words. All his thoughts ultimately transformed into a sigh.
“I’ll avoid her more.”
Those words seemed to drain Lu Liangting of all his energy.
He trudged off the lawn, sitting by the river, tossing stones into the water in a futile attempt to ease his gloom.
But what could he do?
Nothing at all.
As long as he remained in that house, he would always be trapped.
He believed his mother’s actions were incited by the woman named Rose, yet he couldn’t guarantee similar situations wouldn’t arise in the future.
He struggled to understand why, even as society advanced, his family still played the matchmaking game. Maintaining amicable ties with other families didn’t rely on marrying off their members but on mutual benefit. Why cling to the old ways?
Would marrying a woman from outside harm the family interests?
As the family heir, he couldn’t even decide his own future?
“Unless… I leave that house.”
“No, just leaving isn’t enough; I need to prepare thoroughly.”
“Maybe I can talk to my father about it, leverage this situation to make him understand the recent happenings.”
The more Lu Liangting thought, the more feasible the plan seemed.
As long as he wasn’t home, his strong resistance should have some impact.
Of course, he knew it could easily backfire, making it seem like he was acting out solely because of an outsider.
After a lot of consideration, he decided to message Zhizi and ask her opinion.
Soon, Zhizi’s reply came, agreeing with Lu Liangting’s idea but insisting that she must accompany him. If he was just troubled by marriage, he could negotiate with the old man, allowing him to go out and gain experience, with an initiation fund, stating that after a certain time, he would return with a specified amount. During that period, he shouldn’t interfere in any of his matters.
Lu Liangting hadn’t thought about how he was still just a high school student, nor had he considered that being out on his own would be even danger. In a rush of enthusiasm, he clapped his hands and made a decision.
Bringing Zhizi along was acceptable; she was much gentler.
If the men passing through the park knew that Lu Liangting could even bring a cute black maid with him if he ran away from home, they would definitely be gnashing their teeth, cursing him to remain single forever.
As Lu Liangting reignited hope and decided to shake off the shackles of his family, Zhao Mingyue finally woke up after half an hour of sweet slumber.
Stretching, she sat upright, “Good afternoon! What time is it?”
“Just past three.”
“Ah, that was great! I really slept too well; no wonder it’s Yue Mei!” She wanted to give Bai Yu a huge hug, but recalled something at the last moment upon seeing Bai Yu’s helpless expression. Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly pulled out a wet wipe from her pocket to clean her face.
What could be more embarrassing than drooling while sleeping on Bai Yu’s thigh?
“Hey, has Lu Liangting arrived too?”
On the bench, Zhao Mingyue blushed and fumbled with her hair, pointing at Lu Liangting to shift the topic.
“He’s been here for a while, mumbling to himself about who knows what.”
“Hmm, it’s getting late; let’s hurry and set off! We need to arrive early, and it’ll give us time to scope out the scene.” Zhao Mingyue quickly stood up and walked toward Lu Liangting.
Bai Yu shook her head from behind, confused about Zhao Mingyue’s sudden odd behavior.
Moments later, in Lu Liangting’s black luxury car.
Zhao Mingyue and Bai Yu sat in the back seat.
“This is the location the store manager sent me; I forwarded it to you. You can call the client in a bit.”
Zhao Mingyue felt this task wasn’t going to be too complicated. It was just that the coffin couldn’t be lifted, and someone had spotted an old man’s ghost. Most likely, the spirit lingered due to some grudge from descendants doing something bad.
As long as they resolved the old man’s resentment, the coffin could easily be taken away, and they’d pocket ten thousand in rewards.
Thinking about the payment boosted Zhao Mingyue’s motivation.
Once she had cash, she absolutely planned to hit the big mall downtown and buy Bai Yu tons of expensive, beautiful clothes.
To be honest, seeing Bai Yu in her outfit today made Zhao Mingyue feel a tad shy.
To put it bluntly, Bai Yu looked good in that dress, but it wasn’t necessarily due to her taste; it was just how stunning Bai Yu already was.
To say it harshly, Bai Yu’s dress was cheap, hovering around a hundred bucks, something most girls wouldn’t even bother giving a second look to if it were on the ground.
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