Just then, a few raindrops began to fall from the sky. The air carried a hint of chill. Yu Nian's eyelashes fluttered. She sighed at how delicate the original owner's body was.
The next second, a warm suit jacket was draped over Yu Nian, wrapping her petite body snugly. She turned her head and saw Feng Chengyuan sitting beside her. She raised her eyebrows slightly. "How did you get up here?"
Feng Chengyuan cast a glance at her with his deep, inky eyes. "I climbed up, of course."
Yu Nian was a bit surprised and sized up his straight figure and long legs.
As if he could read Yu Nian's mind, Feng Chengyuan tilted his head with a soft laugh. "When I was studying abroad, I skipped classes and got into fights quite often."
The corners of Yu Nian's mouth curled up slightly. Her slender, fair fingers slowly unfastened the Qiankun Bag. A wisp of mist drifted by, and a water ghost with water dripping from her body lay on the wall, looking sleepy. "Master, why did you wake me up so late at night?"
Poor thing. As a weak ghost, she had to water the flowers and weed the garden in the backyard of the Taoist temple every day. Finally, when she got out of the temple, she could sleep soundly in the Qiankun Bag. But now, this master had woken her up again.
Yu Nian looked at the water ghost that she had captured in Feng Chengyuan's room and snorted. "You're a ghost. What do you mean by sleeping?"
She pointed at Wang Pingjin, who was staggering not far away. "Go and scare him."
The water ghost was stunned. When she saw Wang Pingjin, she shrank back. "This man has a very fierce aura. His karmic obstacles are heavier than mine. I dare not go."
Yu Nian bent her eyes as if she had expected this. "Fine. Then go back and continue sleeping. But I'm thinking of opening up a flower garden of dozens of mu behind the Taoist temple..."
"Master, how could you say that? I'll go right away!"
In the narrow alley, Wang Pingjin unbuckled his belt and let out a long sigh. Suddenly, a cold gust of wind blew from behind him, and there was a faint, chilling cry in the wind.
Wang Pingjin frowned. He grabbed his pants and turned around, but saw nothing. He cursed under his breath, "Damn ghosts." Just as he was about to leave the narrow alley, his steps suddenly stopped.
At the entrance of the alley stood a long - haired woman in tattered clothes. Her face was obscured by the gloom around her. The only thing clearly visible was her bare feet, which were blue, swollen, and with the big toe twisted outwards at an exaggerated angle. Her toes were pointing straight at Wang Pingjin.
Wang Pingjin rubbed his eyes hard. After confirming that it was not an illusion, his face instantly turned as pale as paper. He staggered back, shivering. "Who... who is playing tricks here?"
In the blink of an eye, the woman disappeared. Instead, there was a strange and brisk "tick - tock" sound, and a sinister "giggle" echoed in the alley. The next moment, a sticky and cold feeling came from behind his neck, as if something was clinging tightly to his back.
Wang Pingjin's mind went blank. He instantly collapsed on the ground. His calf twitched violently, and then he felt a sharp pain.
A strange woman's voice whispered in his ear, intimate yet unfamiliar. "This is a gift for you."
Wang Pingjin trembled as he rolled up his trouser leg. He saw that there was a palm - sized ulcer on his left calf, oozing pus continuously.
He could no longer hold back his fear. He let out a scream and limped out of the narrow alley. "Wu Yue! Drive the car here quickly! There's something evil in this alley!"
But Wu Yue, who had been waiting outside the club, was nowhere to be seen. Wang Pingjin cursed under his breath. Ignoring the pain in his leg, he ran desperately towards the light. After an unknown amount of time, he was suddenly stopped by someone.
Wang Pingjin screamed reflexively. When he looked closely, he found that the person in front of him was a Taoist priest.
The Taoist priest looked young. He was wearing a somewhat faded Taoist robe and was smiling at him. "Kind sir, would you like a divination?"
Wang Pingjin was a bit impatient. He was afraid that the female ghost would catch up with him. He cursed angrily, "Where did you come from, you swindler? How dare you try to swindle me? Get out of here!"
The Taoist priest wasn't angry. He took out three ancient copper coins on his own and casually tossed them into the air. The copper coins actually flipped twice in the air and then landed steadily on the table.
Wang Pingjin was stunned. His steps to leave suddenly stopped.
The Taoist priest examined the copper coins carefully and clicked his tongue. "You're haunted by a vengeful spirit. No wonder."
After saying that, he shook his head as if in pity and then started to pack up his things to leave.
Strangely enough, the more indifferent the Taoist priest was, the more panicked Wang Pingjin became. Seeing that the Taoist priest was about to leave, he quickly stepped forward. His attitude did a 180 - degree turn. He said respectfully, "Master, what exactly did you see?"
The Taoist priest let out a long sigh. "You once had a child who died prematurely, right?"
Wang Pingjin was shocked. Before he could answer, he heard the Taoist priest say again, "Your father - son bond with him was thin. Originally, it wasn't your fault. But the child's wishes were unfulfilled, and he often secretly watched you from the corner. That's why bad luck has befallen you, and you've encountered these otherworldly things. Over time, your fortune will also be affected."
"Fortune? Is there a way to break this?" Wang Pingjin's eyebrow twitched. His heart was in his throat.
The Taoist priest didn't say a word. After smiling slightly, he stepped aside, revealing the QR code in his sleeve.
Wang Pingjin: ……
After a clear sound indicating the receipt of money, the Taoist priest coughed and took out a talisman from his bosom. "Carry this with you, and it can protect you from evil spirits. As for your fortune, your fate is already set, and it's hard to change. Unless you can meet a noble person who is born with wealth, you can live the rest of your life without worry."
Wang Pingjin was a bit anxious. "Master, please explain in more detail. Where is this noble person? What's their name? How can I find them?"
The Taoist priest smiled mysteriously. "A noble person is, of course, extremely wealthy. Let me give you one more hint. She is a beautiful young woman."
While Wang Pingjin was in a daze, the Taoist priest quickly disappeared into the alley.
He was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat. He was even more convinced that the Taoist priest was a hermit expert. He tightened his grip on the talisman and rushed back to the company in a hurry.
In the corner of the narrow alley, Yu Nian watched Wang Pingjin's receding back and smiled faintly. "Chengyuan, it's up to you next."
Ming Mingzhong beside her couldn't help but laugh. Holding A Si, he said, "Let's go. Brother will burn some toys for A Si..."
Wang Pingjin huddled in his office all night, having continuous nightmares. It wasn't until noon the next day that he finally woke up. His first reaction was to touch his chest. Feeling the strong beating of his heart, Wang Pingjin slowly let out a sigh of relief.
Before he could get up, the door of his office was suddenly pushed open.
The secretary rushed to him with a stack of documents, looking as if she had lost her parents. "General Manager Wang, in just one night, our company's stock price has plummeted by half. And for some unknown reason, several important clients that we had negotiated with have all been lost! The partners of several current projects have also withdrawn their capital and run away. If we don't allocate funds for support, the company will really go bankrupt!"
"What did you say?!" Wang Pingjin was a bit dazed for a moment. He suddenly remembered what the Taoist priest had said last night. His face turned green and then white. He stumbled out of the office.
Li Lanhong was leading a group of old sisters on a shopping spree in a luxury store when she received a phone message that her bank card had been frozen.
Seeing Li Lanhong's face suddenly freeze, the others thought that she was worried about spending too much money. They flattered her with a smile. "Among us in this generation, it's Sister Li's son who is the most promising. You're really blessed in your old age!"
Li Lanhong forced a smile. She had been pushed to a high position by everyone's words and was in a difficult situation. She had no choice but to hand over all the cards in her hand. After swiping twice in a row, the male clerk glanced at Li Lanhong sideways. "Sorry, ma'am. These cards can't be used. Do you have any other payment methods?"