Chapter 279: Lu Liangting’s Big Sister
These girls had become numb to the twisted fun of the sc*m Game. However, this time, the world was completely different. If you called it a twisted game, it also filled some people’s inner voids; if you said it wasn’t twisted, just take a look at their current situation.
The hard-earned powers were gone, and now, they were stuck in the bodies of girls.
After spending so much time in this world, they really felt a bit reluctant to leave.
Though it was supposed to be a school romance, this world was as dreamy as a campus love manga. Aside from the ghostly disturbances, their lives had been pretty nice.
Staying away from that other world and living as ordinary people was incredibly comfortable. With their experiences and abilities, they could easily protect themselves as regular folks.
They could choose to seek out Lu Liangting or just live their lives quietly, letting everything that once was fade away like a dream.
Having faced so much despair, every task in the sc*m Game felt like walking on a kn*fe’s edge, where one wrong step could mean falling into an abyss. It was only natural that a sudden return to peace would take some adjusting. But once they got through that, this world felt wonderful.
Everyone had a chance for redemption; everyone would welcome their new beginning.
Of course, the Dragon Lady wouldn’t dare say that everyone would enjoy this world. There might be some who felt they couldn’t grow stronger here and were eager to leave.
Yet, she believed that even if there were such people, they’d be a rare few.
Many people participated in the sc*m Game not to strengthen themselves but to address their regrets.
The Dragon Lady gazed into Bai Yu’s eyes, “Delay and postpone, make it last a year if we can. The sc*m Game doesn’t give us a time limit; theoretically, as long as Lu Liangting is alive, the task will never end.”
“Stop everyone who tries to get close to Lu Liangting, find a way to keep that one in the Ghost Gate locked up, and just like that, steal some time.”
“Bai Yu, don’t you feel that this life is perfectly tailored for you? You lost a sister, and I know that’s a regret you’ll always carry. But now, you’ve got a new sister. Can you honestly say you aren’t happy with Mingyue by your side?”
“I know you too well. The reason you and Mingyue have developed such a great relationship is essentially because of the voids in both of your hearts.”
“One has no older sister, leading a tragic life and becoming overly reliant. The other has no younger sister, feeling an emptiness that subconsciously craves indulgence.”
“Now is the time for a choice.”
“If you intend to leave and continue seeking revenge, have you considered the future?”
“I’m not talking about success or failure; I’m just saying if you succeed and get your revenge, what then?”
“The future is long. Besides having excellent strength and bloodlust, what else do you have?”
“Staying with Mingyue, at least you have a future.”
“Everyone has regrets; I do as well. But we must always look forward; we can’t live in the past forever.”
“That would be too torturous, right?”
“I admit, I have a personal stake in this. Mingyue is my sister, and she can’t live without you now, but I dare say I’m right about all this.”
The Dragon Lady spoke sincerely. She had changed greatly since arriving in this world. The old her would never have said such things; she would have probably insisted, “Stay with me forever.”
Bai Yu turned, gazing at the distant scenery.
“You don’t have to make a choice. The deity in the Ghost Gate is the one who killed my sister. And now, she’s likely using my sister’s body in there.”
The Dragon Lady’s pupils constricted, her brows furrowed tight, and she fell silent, deep in thought with a grim expression. She hadn’t considered this angle before. Just a deity? It was perfectly normal for Bai Yu to know. Perhaps she had seen something or even fought against her in some world.
“Is there any way I can help?”
“Just improve your strength; the rest will come in time,” Bai Yu replied calmly. “You’re right about Mingyue. I can feel happiness with her, something I’ve never felt before. I won’t leave this world.”
At this, the Dragon Lady hesitated, wanting to say something but holding back.
She had acted hastily and hadn’t thought it through.
If that’s the case, Bai Yu really wouldn’t need to leave. It would be meaningless.
If she could defeat this deity, she’d have no regrets left and would undoubtedly want to stay with silly Zhao Mingyue.
If she failed, well, there wouldn’t be a point in saying anything; being dead means nothing at all.
The Dragon Lady fell silent, unsure of how to respond for a long while. “Let’s do this: I’ll investigate the Nightmare and think of a way to deal with her.”
“Uh-huh.”
Bai Yu didn’t say much more. The Dragon Lady was better at stealth and investigations.
Experience was a given; she had fought against the Nightmare plenty of times before. Each time, the Nightmare always fled.
It looked like the Nightmare just didn’t want to waste time, but in reality, if it came down to a real fight, she might not even be a match for the Dragon Lady. Her mental and dream manipulation had very little effect on her.
It was hard to predict what this world was like, but trying couldn’t hurt.
After saying that, the Dragon Lady left, and Bai Yu noticed her strange expression and eyes, almost resembling a feeling of panic.
It turned out she hadn’t thought through those words and now felt a bit ashamed.
“Hey, where’s the Dragon Lady?”
In the living room, Zhao Mingyue had just cleaned up the dishes and table, washed her hands, and taken off her apron. She noticed Bai Yu returned alone, closing the door without the Dragon Lady in sight.
“She went back.”
“I see. If she’s going back, then so be it. Otherwise, that girl would definitely come back and complain about me again.” Zhao Mingyue approached, “What were you and the Dragon Lady talking about out there?”
Though she trusted Bai Yu wouldn’t “cheat,” her curiosity got the better of her.
“We discussed future plans.”
“Is there still a Ghost Gate or Ghost Domain?”
“Uh-huh.”
Bai Yu had originally thought little of the Ghost Domain; those people were hardly a threat. But with the Nightmare leading now, things could get troublesome.
Suddenly, Zhao Mingyue wrapped her arms around Bai Yu’s, her sparkling eyes glancing mischievously, “So it seems like there’s nothing else to do for now. How about we take a bath?”
Even as she asked, she was already dragging Bai Yu towards the bathroom before she could finish her sentence.
Inside the bathroom, the water had already been filled, and a huge bathtub was sprinkled with petals and perfumed milk, giving off a delightful fragrance.
Bai Yu looked at this with a helpless expression. This girl was really getting more crafty by the day. Ever since she got this body, she hadn’t bathed alone. Thankfully, the bathtub was big enough; otherwise, it would be torturous.
The only good news was that this girl wouldn’t be touching her body while bathing.
“Bai Yu, tomorrow, let’s visit Fengxi at the hospital. She seems like she’s about to be discharged soon.”
Zhao Mingyue hadn’t forgotten about Huang Fengxi. This little girl was so pitiful; if Bai Yu and Zhao Mingyue hadn’t shown up in time, she would’ve probably died. Even after being saved, she had to stay in the hospital for so long. After being discharged, she’d probably need another ten days to half a month to recuperate.
Mentioning the little girl reminded Bai Yu.
The Ghost Domain had been eyeing her; the recent calmness was mainly because they hadn’t pinpointed which hospital she was at, and they didn’t have the energy to look for her. They still had plenty to do, and wasting time there was unnecessary.
Now that the Nightmare was in charge, would that girl be targeted again?
Her condition was quite special; a living embryo that could continuously restore the Evil God’s power. No one else had such a condition, not even Little Moon; her body was the former type, just a living embryo, incapable of allowing anyone to restore power like Huang Fengxi could.
A living embryo means one can allow an Evil God in without needing to eliminate their own soul.
A living body is always stronger than a dead one, at least in terms of life vitality.
Huang Fengxi’s body could restore the Evil God’s power likely because of her high spiritual potential or some unique strength that mitigated the world’s effect on the Evil God.
After chatting some more with Zhao Mingyue in the bathroom, they ended up sleeping together again that night.
Now that they shared a body, they didn’t need to split the blankets anymore.
But boy, this girl’s sleeping position was quite the sight—either kicking around or stealing the covers, and sometimes muttering incomprehensible dream talk.
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A peaceful night passed, and before they knew it, the next day was upon them.
Zhao Mingyue hadn’t contacted Lu Liangting. She had been taken there a few times, and the guards had become familiar with her.
Taking a cab to the hospital, she ensured no one was following before heading to Fengxi’s ward.
She knocked, and Fengxi’s voice came from inside.
“Come in.”
Zhao Mingyue pushed the door open and walked in to find Fengxi in a loose hospital gown, standing on the balcony, basking in the sunlight and looking at the outside scenery. A nearby table had already cleared bowls and chopsticks, indicating she had just finished eating.
Zhao Mingyue placed the fruits and milk on the side and walked to stand beside Fengxi on the balcony.
“How’s your recovery going?”
“Thank you for your concern, sister. I’m basically all healed,” Fengxi turned her head. Her face was slightly pale, but at least she had somewhat of a normal color.
Her long, dark hair was tied back in a ponytail that hung dangerously low in front of her body.
She smiled sweetly. Zhao Mingyue felt her aura had shifted slightly. Every action, every smile, suddenly made her look like a refined lady, even her tone was gentle and calm.
Suddenly, Zhao Mingyue remembered something.
“You are… Lu Nianqiu?”
“Yes, I am Lu Nianqiu. But sister, don’t worry, I discussed taking over Fengxi’s body with her beforehand.”
Lu Nianqiu smiled. If Lu Liangting were here, he wouldn’t be able to contain his emotions.
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Chapter 280: The Sister’s Whereabouts
What exactly had happened between Lu Liangting and his sister remained a mystery to Bai Yu and Zhao Mingyue. However, one thing was clear: Lu Liangting would do anything for his sister, even risk his life.
When he first learned about the Ghost Domain, he completely changed his usual behavior and rushed in like some reckless kid, nearly dragging Zhizi and Shen Shuyun down with him.
Later, Lu Liangting reflected deeply on the incident. He no longer blindly charged forward at every opportunity to get information about the Ghost Domain. However, his hatred still lingered in his heart.
Bai Yu could understand that feeling.
Lu Liangting was the male protagonist of this world, though she didn’t know what made him so special.
In terms of growth, he truly embodied a male lead, improving dramatically after every mission, visibly gaining strength.
“When did you wake up?” Zhao Mingyue gazed at the little girl before her, now home to two souls. Presently, it was Lu Liangting’s sister holding the dominant position.
“I woke up three days ago. I owe it all to you guys. If it weren’t for you, both I and Fengxi would probably have died,” Lu Nianqiu spoke softly, her voice still gentle and easygoing.
Zhao Mingyue didn’t doubt her identity at all; she wasn’t surprised.
After all, back in the village, Bai Yu had already attempted to call for her name to awaken her. As Bai Yu’s partner, Zhao Mingyue wouldn’t be unaware of that.
In Lu Nianqiu’s eyes, Bai Yu and Zhao Mingyue were undoubtedly a couple. She trusted her instincts, having never been wrong about such matters.
It was rather touching to think that a ghost with Bai Yu’s temperament would fit so perfectly with Zhao Mingyue. The two were simply made for each other, and it would be false to say they weren’t happy together.
“No need to thank us. Fengxi is such a lovely girl; we wouldn’t want to see her perish. She has already suffered enough; her beautiful life hasn’t even begun yet. It would be a shame for her to d*e so soon. As long as she can get out of here, she will discover the wonderful side of the world one day.”
Zhao Mingyue leaned on the balcony railing, feeling the light breeze, remembering everything that had happened back in that village. Even now, she felt that family was utterly vile.
“However, Nianqiu, now that you’ve awakened, won’t you go seek your brother? He really misses you. To get revenge for you, he’s fought against the Ghost Domain multiple times.”
“The Ghost Domain is vile, but at least being able to talk to your brother would lighten his heart. It would stop him from constantly forcing himself.”
“Sometimes too much pressure can be detrimental, causing incorrect judgments.”
Lu Nianqiu leaned on the railing just like Zhao Mingyue, contemplating for a long time. “I’ve been thinking about this, unsure of how to meet him. Right now, I’m just a ghost, confined to Fengxi’s body. Plus, I don’t look good at all.”
“It’s fine. Your brother won’t care how you look right now,” Zhao Mingyue smiled. “He’s more concerned about the soul.”
“Oh, after all these years, he still hasn’t given up.” Lu Nianqiu held her face, “I regret it; I shouldn’t have been so curious and adventurous. If I hadn’t ventured into that world, none of this would’ve happened. My brother could’ve lived like a normal high school boy, focused on studying and dating.”
“By the way, does my brother have a girlfriend now?”
Mentioning this made Lu Nianqiu’s eyes brighten.
“Your brother is still single. There are quite a few girls pursuing him, but he hasn’t agreed to any of them,” Zhao Mingyue recalled Old Yang. In that matter, it was best to joke but ultimately considered his comrade; she couldn’t spill the beans to his sister.
“Is it really my fault? My brother is so outstanding, with so many great qualities, like… um…” Lu Nianqiu thought for a long while and finally managed to say, “Like he’s very wealthy! With so many excellent traits, if it weren’t for me ruining things, he could’ve had many wives by now.”
“While I don’t entirely agree with him dating so early or my need to approve of that.”
“Ah, but what can I do? I’m just a ghost now.”
“How can a ghost interfere? But if I don’t help him, with his dense head, he might end up with a bad woman. If he ends up with someone toxic, he would never speak up with that personality. If I’m not around, he’d be left to fend for himself. If he finds a truly wonderful partner, without my planning and scheming, he’d probably upset her; when he breaks up, he would undoubtedly be heartbroken.”
Lu Nianqiu suddenly rambled on, getting stuck in her own tangled thoughts. Bai Yu listened, completely dumbfounded; she had thought Lu Nianqiu was some aloof young lady. Her previous speaking tone was quite different.
But the more she heard, the stranger it felt.
This controlling urge seemed a bit too strong.
Seemingly realizing she had said too much, Lu Nianqiu coughed and attempted to change the topic, “My brother will come by tomorrow when I’m discharged, so we can just talk then.”
“Also, sister, there’s something I want to tell you.”
“Go ahead,” Zhao Mingyue prompted.
“It’s like this; I felt something was off in the hospital last night. There are numerous ghostly auras, plus an Evil God,” Lu Nianqiu whispered. “Using Fengxi’s body, I can feel it really clearly. I assure you, it’s true. It seems like the Ghost Domain is here capturing souls.”
“This has been happening for several days now, but last night, it seemed particularly strange.”
“Those ghosts in the hospital are searching for someone, and if it’s not a mistake, that someone is me.”
“I’d like to ask if Bai Yu is around; could she stay and assist me tonight to deal with these intruders?”
“If it doesn’t work out, I’ll leave this afternoon. I’m concerned they might come bringing an Evil God. I can already sense an Evil God’s presence.”
Zhao Mingyue stood upright, taking her phone out of her pocket. “Nianqiu, this is crucial. I think it’s better to inform your brother about this; Bai Yu can stay with us without issues.”
“Uh-huh, thank you, Bai Yu!”
Zhao Mingyue quickly dialed Lu Liangting.
“Lu Liangting, come to the hospital. Your sister is here with me.”
