CHAPTER 93: CHAPTER 93: WHY IS THIS WORLD SO STRANGE?

"By the way, this competition will last for a month."

Director Qian, who was sitting, added.

Xuan Shiyi heard the director’s addition and immediately raised an eyebrow in thanks.

A month, a house, a shop, a car, and if you win first place, a million!

Well, as a workhorse, let’s go for it!

Lin Xiaoyan: "I agree!"

"Snap!"

Xuan Shiyi clapped his hands in satisfaction and patted Lin Xiaoyan on the shoulder.

"Tomorrow, I’ll transfer the shop, the car, and the house to you!"

Lin Xiaoyan’s face suddenly changed, her whole body trembled; she stiffened for a moment before slowly raising her head.

She looked straight at Xuan Shiyi, "Can I take back my words?"

Xuan Shiyi: ?!!

Qian Yisheng’s expression also changed. He looked at Lin Xiaoyan disapprovingly, not understanding what she meant by this, especially when she had just agreed, so why the sudden change.

Lin Xiaoyan slowly looked at Xuan Shiyi’s hand on her shoulder, "Can you put it down?"

Xuan Shiyi quickly withdrew his hand, then looked at it, guessing in his heart, "Did you... see something?"

Lin Xiaoyan regretted deeply at this moment, feeling like she just saw a horror movie.

"Ghost!"

Upon hearing Lin Xiaoyan’s words, Qian Yisheng looked at Xuan Shiyi.

Xuan Shiyi glanced at the director, looking serious.

"Sit down and take your time to explain. Don’t worry, since I’ve promised to protect you, I certainly won’t let anything happen to you during this competition!"

Xuan Shiyi pledged again.

Lin Xiaoyan listened to these repeated assurances, suddenly understanding.

Perhaps, they really won’t let anything happen to her, but if she encounters something along the way and gets scared out of her wits, then that would have nothing to do with them!

Why did she let money blind her like this!

Agreeing too soon, really... Boo hoo hoo... She really didn’t want any part of this ghostly life!

"Just now, when you took me to the accommodation tonight, the elevator stopped on the fourth floor..."

Lin Xiaoyan’s voice trembled a bit. She and her roommates used to gather and watch horror movies together in the dormitory. Although she was scared, she knew they were fake.

After watching, she wasn’t afraid anymore.

But now, she’s about to see a real ghost!

"...Then, we kept pacing on the fourth floor, unable to get out, the elevator wouldn’t move, and the stairs went on endlessly..."

Lin Xiaoyan couldn’t bear to close her eyes, for whenever she did, all she saw were ghostly faces.

"Then, there was a female ghost that looked like one from Gouzi Country..."

After saying this, Lin Xiaoyan looked at Xuan Shiyi with pleading eyes, "Is it too late to go back to Sea City now?"

Xuan Shiyi: "Afraid it’s already too late."

Lin Xiaoyan: ...

Qian Yisheng looked grave, saying heavily, "From the moment you agreed to join the team, you became part of Gouzi Country’s plan."

Lin Xiaoyan regretted again, wondering why she agreed so easily!

"Notify Xuan Er and the others that Gouzi Country has made their move tonight."

Qian Yisheng looked at Xuan Shiyi, saying, "Have them be prepared."

Xuan Shiyi nodded and took out his phone to inform Xuan Er and the others.

"Oh, I’ll add you to the group chat, don’t worry. I’ll give you some talisman paper in a bit to ensure no ghosts can come near you!"

Lin Xiaoyan looked at the director tearfully, and Qian Yisheng couldn’t help but pity her as he met her pitiful gaze.

"Um..."

Lin Xiaoyan’s eyes lit up, looking at the director with hope.

Qian Yisheng awkwardly averted his gaze, "With Shiyi here, don’t worry. Once you arrive at the VIP building, I’ll have someone stay with you..."

Lin Xiaoyan’s eyes went dull, and her previously tense heart finally gave up.

Seems there’s no room for maneuvering now, boo hoo hoo...

Why does this world suddenly feel so alien!

Having finished notifying everyone, Xuan Shiyi pulled out some talisman paper from his pocket, "Here, use this tonight; once we’re at the accommodation, I’ll have Xuan Wu give you more!"

"Well, it’s getting late, you guys should go back and rest."

Qian Yisheng glanced at the time, ready to dismiss them; he still had a pile of work to deal with.

Looking at the stack of documents on the desk, he felt powerless, once again calculating his retirement time, hmm, freedom is just around the corner!

Upon hearing the director’s hint for people to leave, Xuan Shiyi promptly dragged the dazed, hopeless-looking Lin Xiaoyan away.

"Let’s go, I’ll take you to the VIP building!"

Xuan Shiyi said excitedly, getting ready to take Lin Xiaoyan back.

The people from Gouzi Country and other countries all arrived yesterday.

Now, all the participants are staying in the VIP building.

The competition officially starts in three days.

They didn’t expect Gouzi Country to act the very next day after arriving!

Humph, luckily he brought Lin Xiaoyan along and learned of Gouzi Country’s moves in advance. This time, he’ll make sure they come and never return, showing them Hua Country’s strength!!!

"Wait a moment, I need to fetch something!" Xuan Shiyi, thinking about the upcoming battle, was extremely excited.

In stark contrast, Lin Xiaoyan watched him hopping around and felt uneasy; she clutched the talisman paper in her pocket. Now, she could only rely on this talisman...

Even though she wasn’t sure if it worked...

"Let’s go! Let’s meet that Gouzi ghost face to face!"

With a Peach Wood Sword in hand, Xuan Shiyi led Lin Xiaoyan to the battle... uh, back to the VIP building for rest!

Lin Xiaoyan took a deep breath, deciding that since she was here, she might as well face it bravely, since there was no escape!

Stick your neck out or not, it’s all the same fate, go for it!

"Mr. Eleven, if I unfortunately meet my end this time, could you transfer those things you promised to my parents’ name instead?"

Xuan Shiyi heard Lin Xiaoyan’s words and saw the bleak expression across her face, unable to hold back his laughter, which earned him an angry glare from Lin Xiaoyan.

"Hey, Xiao Lin, don’t worry, we’ve got your back!

Even if you’re scared, don’t show it in front of other countries, especially Gouzi Country!"

Lin Xiaoyan nodded, "Got it."

"Let’s go, I’ll show you how ghosts meet their end!"

Lin Xiaoyan: ...Not interested in witnessing that!

Soon, Lin Xiaoyan and company reached the VIP building.

Seeing the VIP building she had only seen on TV, Lin Xiaoyan thought she would be thrilled if there were no ghosts involved!

Knowing there were ghosts inside, she felt only fear, no anticipation!

"Let’s go, let’s take them on!"

Xuan Shiyi parked the car at the VIP building’s entrance, grabbed the Peach Wood Sword from the back seat, and took Lin Xiaoyan out.

The service staff took Xuan Shiyi’s keys and drove the car away.

"Leave the luggage downstairs for now, and deliver it in ten minutes!"

Xuan Shiyi placed Lin Xiaoyan’s luggage at the reception and instructed them to deliver it in ten minutes.

In this ten minutes, they needed to deal with the ghost first!

"Let’s go!"

Xuan Shiyi was ready to showcase his skills.

Lin Xiaoyan felt her feet planted to the spot as she looked at the warm reception area, unwillingly asking once more, "Can’t I... stay here first?"

Xuan Shiyi raised an eyebrow, "Do you want to face whatever’s there by yourself?"

Lin Xiaoyan: !!!

"I’ll go with you!"