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Lu Li was actually quite confident, feeling that although he couldn’t compare to one-tenth of Xie Jianwei, he was still a handsome ghost. In the ghost realm, plenty of spirits praised his looks: fine facial features, great physique, good in every way.

He had also seen Xu Qi and considered himself more than ten tiers handsomer than that top-tier scumbag, so Xie Jianwei ought to like him, right?

Yet Xie Jianwei looked utterly shocked, his eyes even filled with revulsion.

Lu Li’s fragile heart trembled, suffering a critical hit of ten thousand points of damage.

Xie Jianwei didn’t like him…

He felt so miserable he was almost reviving from the dead!

With Xie Jianwei remaining silent, Lu Li looked like an eggplant struck by frost, wilting halfway: “You don’t like it?”

What was he to do if he didn’t like it? He could shapeshift, even turn into Xu Qi, but that wasn’t a long-term solution. Besides, if he turned into Xu Qi to stay by Xie Jianwei’s side, he would definitely sour himself to death with jealousy.

Xie Jianwei finally spoke: “Th-They…” He could only refer to them as “they,” since missing noses and eyes to that extent hardly looked human.

Lu Li: “What’s wrong?”

Xie Jianwei lifted a finger and pointed.

Lu Li turned his head, following Xie Jianwei’s gaze.

There was nothing there. Behind him was a window, outside of which was the rising sun emerging above the sea horizon, illuminating the night sky and the ocean.

Xie Jianwei said, “Those ghosts are way too ugly!”

Those ghosts? Lu Li paused slightly, narrowing his eyes, and looked several miles away.

Drifting lazily in the distance was a string of minor ghosts, several of whom were truly unsightly, especially the one whose intestines dangled outside his belly, severely challenging human aesthetics.

Lu Li was quite surprised: “You can see them?”

Pale-faced, Xie Jianwei said, “All too clearly.” As he spoke, he grasped Lu Li’s hand, evidently seeking comfort.

Lu Li quickly clasped his hand in return, taking the opportunity to draw him tightly into his embrace: “You truly have an extraordinary gift.”

Because of Lu Li, within a radius of several miles, minor ghosts dared not approach without orders. If any blind fool drew near, Lu Li would deal with it on the spot, never allowing them to covet Xie Jianwei.

Yet Xie Jianwei, whose spiritual sight had just opened, had an exaggeratedly sharp vision, even spotting minor ghosts miles away, which was quite impressive.

Realizing that Xie Jianwei wasn’t disgusted by his looks, Lu Li instantly revived on the spot, brimming with energy: “I’ll go chase them away.”

How considerate Xie Jianwei was; hugging Lu Li, he said, “No need.”

“Hm?” Lu Li quickly wrapped his arms around his waist.

Xie Jianwei whispered, “You said it yourself, they are miles away. It’s just my vision being too sharp; one can’t blame them.”

“But they are so hideous, you’ll be scared.”

Xie Jianwei shook his head: “I just won’t look at them.”

Lu Li blinked.

Xie Jianwei looked up, his dark eyes reflecting Lu Li completely: “I will only look at you.”

Lu Li’s heart bloomed with sheer joy.

Xie Jianwei truly looked only at him, and looked with earnest focus: from his eyes to the tip of his nose, to his mouth, then down his neck, collarbones, and sexy chest and abs…

Xie Jianwei whispered, “You are truly handsome.”

Lu Li dipped his head and kissed his lips. So sweet. Words spoken by such a sweet mouth could melt anyone’s heart.

Kissed into a dizzying passion, both of them were already naked, so they effortlessly engaged in a round of lovemaking.

After a thoroughly satisfying round, Xie Jianwei felt a bit tired and closed his eyes to rest for a while.

Checking the time and guessing Xie Jianwei would surely be hungry soon, Lu Li got up to fetch him something to eat.

He didn’t cook it himself; as a ghost, he couldn’t make human food. He went to a kitchen to take what others had prepared. It truly wasn’t taking it for nothing. Whoever made it, he would casually dispel evil spirits for them in return. After all, reducing ghostly energy in a human body could avert disasters and ward off misfortune. Trading a single dish for a few extra years of life was quite a bargain.

Lu Li brought back a bunch of dishes Xie Jianwei loved, only to have someone leap straight into his arms the moment he stepped through the door.

Xie Jianwei hugged him tightly, holding on with considerable force.

Lu Li was flattered by the sudden affection. Xie Jianwei wasn’t wearing any clothes, running barefoot to embrace him, making Lu Li swoon with delight.

“Where did you go?” Xie Jianwei’s voice trembled slightly.

Lu Li said, “I went to get breakfast for you.” Hearing his voice, Lu Li understood. Xie Jianwei had probably woken up the moment he left, and opening his eyes to see those gruesome ghosts had clearly frightened him badly.

Lu Li patted his smooth back gently: “It’s alright, it’s alright. I’m right here.”

Xie Jianwei looked up at him, breathing a sigh of relief: “I thought you left.”

“I won’t leave,” Lu Li curved his lips into a smile. “Aside from by your side, I won’t go anywhere.”

Xie Jianwei finally put his mind at ease. Only then did he catch the savory aroma of food, his stomach immediately rumbling in betrayal.

Lu Li laughed, “Hurry and eat.”

Xie Jianwei nodded, “Okay.”

Lu Li said, “Go put on some clothes first while I set out the bowls and chopsticks.”

“Mm…” Xie Jianwei acknowledged, yet refused to release the hand clutching his clothes.

Lu Li looked at him: “What is it?”

Feeling slightly bashful, Xie Jianwei murmured, “Together.”

Realization dawned on Lu Li, his eyes brimming with laughter, finding this ghost-fearing Xie Jianwei ridiculously adorable.

Was Military Advisor Xie truly that frightened? Not necessarily.

Having braved life and death on countless battlefields, what kind of gruesome sight hadn’t Xie Jianwei witnessed? Mere missing noses and eyes could never genuinely rattle him, not to mention he was well aware this was a dream. In reality, he wouldn’t even be afraid if he saw a ghost, let alone in a dream.

Of course, when his spiritual sight first opened, the visual shock had been very real; any normal human would be startled by such a scene. But he had calmed down quickly and wasn’t really scared anymore.

However, after traveling through so many dream worlds, what Xie Jianwei had learned best was the art of playful romantic charm.

Pretending to be scared gave him the chance to act spoiled with Lu Li. That fellow would undoubtedly love every second of it, allowing Xie Jianwei to cling to him as a matter of course. Why wouldn’t he?

Holding hands, Lu Li and Xie Jianwei went to get dressed. As he put on his clothes, Lu Li stared at him unblinkingly, making Xie Jianwei feel rather self-conscious. Although they had already shared intimate acts, one thing was separate from another; being watched so hungrily while dressing would make anyone blush.

Yet he refused to let Lu Li leave, reluctantly holding onto his hand.

His throat dry with heat, Lu Li asked, “Shall I help you?”

Xie Jianwei said, “…Alright.”

Lu Li had him sit by the edge of the bed, holding his trousers to dress him.

Grasping his ankle, Lu Li felt every part of him was magnificent. His toes were round and lovely, like beads of white jade. His heart itching, he leaned down and pressed a kiss against them.

Xie Jianwei’s face flushed crimson at once: “D-Don’t do that…”

Lu Li directly took one into his mouth.

Dressing took quite some time, though Lu Li didn’t dare go all the way. He didn’t feel fatigue himself, but had to consider Xie Jianwei; after all, he was human, and excessive indulgence would take a toll on his body.

Once dressed, Xie Jianwei still remained inseparable from Lu Li.

Even while eating breakfast, he insisted on sitting pressed against Lu Li.

Lu Li couldn’t conceal his happiness in the slightest. The overflowing love in his eyes made the delicious food taste even better.

Xie Jianwei ate contentedly, his mood soaring.

After breakfast, Lu Li asked about his plans for the day.

Xie Jianwei thought for a moment: “Going back to the company is definitely out of the question…” He sighed softly, “I’ll keep looking for a job.”

Lu Li asked, “Are you truly not planning to become a feng shui master?”

This time, Xie Jianwei wasn’t as adamant in refusing as before. He paused and said, “I know nothing about these things.”

Lu Li said, “As long as you can see them, you are already a first-rate feng shui master.”

Xie Jianwei hesitated.

Lu Li said, “It’s fine, don’t force yourself. Do whatever you wish; I’m only offering a suggestion.”

Xie Jianwei smiled, “Mm.”

Having finished breakfast, Xie Jianwei felt a bit drowsy. Lu Li suggested, “There’s no rush to job-hunt today. Sleep a little longer.”

Xie Jianwei had the exact same thought. Nestling into Lu Li’s arms and resting his head on his arm, he fell into a sound sleep.

Lu Li turned to look at him, feeling an overwhelming sense of contentment. He loved him so deeply, completely beyond reason. It felt as though he had loved this person for ages, living in fear and anxiety for countless years, finally able to touch him. The blissful fulfillment of his long-cherished desire made every worry and agony dissolve into nothingness.

Yet they had only just met, barely knowing each other for a few days, yet fit together like lovers who had shared lifetimes.

Especially after Xie Jianwei’s spiritual sight opened, it was as if an endless fountain of sweetness had been unlocked.

Xie Jianwei slept until noon, waking up in something of a panic: “Lu Li?” Without seeing Lu Li, all he could see was that pack of disemboweled ghosts.

Lu Li’s voice sounded beside him: “I’m right here.”

Xie Jianwei paused, “I can’t see you.”

Lu Li explained, “Noon is the hour of pure yang. Even with your spiritual sight opened, you cannot see things that do not belong to the mortal world.”

Xie Jianwei audibly relaxed: “I see.” With that, he released the hand he had been tightly holding.

Lu Li: “…” He really wanted to conjure up an overcast sky!

Xie Jianwei was clearly delighted not to see those gruesome ghosts. He finally dared to look around freely; not suddenly spotting a drowned ghost while admiring the ocean was wonderful!

Lu Li trailed behind him with sour jealousy.

After enjoying his freedom for a bit, Xie Jianwei didn’t forget to soothe him: “What a pity that I can’t see you.”

The sour bubbles in Lu Li’s chest picked up a touch of sweetness again.

Xie Jianwei moved around freely for two hours. At two in the afternoon, he could see Lu Li again, along with the vicious ghosts in the far distance.

He reflexively grabbed Lu Li’s hand. While this didn’t make the ghosts disappear, it brought immense comfort to his heart.

Lu Li held his hand tightly in return, trying hard not to look too thrilled.

Because checkout time had arrived, Xie Jianwei couldn’t bear spending money on another night, so they checked out. As he walked out of the hotel, however, he witnessed something even more bizarre.

Above the head of the housekeeper inspecting the room hovered swirls of green and white, with thin wisps of blood-red.

Among the three receptionists at the front desk, one had rose-red above her head, another golden-yellow, and the third grayish-white.

Xie Jianwei was intensely curious, but couldn’t ask Lu Li in public, holding it in until they finished the procedures and stepped outside: “What were those colorful mists about?”

Lu Li said, “You truly possess extraordinary talent. That is human feng shui, also known as destiny aura. Depending on its layers and shades, it reflects what a person will encounter in the short or even long term.”

Xie Jianwei asked, “Does each color represent a different fortune?”

Lu Li asked, “How many colors did you see?”

Xie Jianwei described them.

Lu Li said, “Incredible. What you are seeing is complete aura vision.”

“Complete aura vision?” Xie Jianwei didn’t understand.

Lu Li explained, “When humans open their spiritual sight, they can see ghosts, but not everyone can perceive aura. Those who can see the complete spectrum of aura are rare among the rare.”

He continued, “Most practitioners can only see three colors. The most common is gray, which represents illness and pain. Next is blood-red, indicating bloody disasters. Rose-red represents romantic luck, and the golden-yellow humans love most signifies wealth…”

He explained each in turn, broadening Xie Jianwei’s horizons.

Aura colors were rarely singular. For instance, rose-red mixed with gold was auspicious, meaning a romance that brought wealth. But if rose-red contained a large patch of blood-red, the couple likely wouldn’t have a good end, with one departing early. If rose-red was tinged with grayish-white, that was bad as well, meaning they had a fated connection that clashed, bringing endless illness upon each other if forced together…

He rambled on while Xie Jianwei listened attentively, yet found it hilarious.

Just imagine it. The Lord Marshal talking solemn nonsense with a straight face in his own dream…

Yan Ke had probably laughed himself into six-pack abs by now.

Xie Jianwei asked, “What does my aura look like?”

Lu Li said, “You cannot see your own aura.”

Xie Jianwei said, “You should be able to see mine, right?”

Lu Li replied, “Whether human or ghost, neither can see the aura of the person they deeply love.”

Xie Jianwei paused, his cheeks flushing pink; he had caught an accidental confession…

Clearing his throat, he whispered, “I can’t see yours either.”

Lu Li laughed, “Ghosts don’t have an aura.”

Xie Jianwei: “…”

Lu Li continued explaining, “Ghosts do not exist in the mortal realm, so how could they have such a thing…”

As he prattled on, Military Advisor Xie gave up on him. What a blockhead, completely missing the confession!

After babbling for a while, Lu Li finally caught on. Pausing, he squeezed Xie Jianwei’s hand tightly: “Just now, you…”

Xie Jianwei thought, By the time you react, the day is long gone!

Yet Lu Li was terribly cowardly, fearing he was overthinking, choking back his words halfway and merely staring at Xie Jianwei with eager anticipation.

What could Xie Jianwei do? He had to coax him.

“If you were human, I probably wouldn’t be able to see your aura either.”

Was that direct enough? If he still didn’t get it, he could scram!

Lu Li understood. Pulling Xie Jianwei into his arms, he kissed him right on the lips.

Xie Jianwei managed to gasp, “Off the ground… feet off the ground…” If a passerby saw Xie Jianwei floating in midair, they would be terrified to death.

Lu Li set him down hurriedly, lowering his head to kiss his lips.

Tilting his head up, Xie Jianwei let him kiss for a while, but Lu Li couldn’t get enough, so Xie Jianwei pushed him gently: “What if someone comes by?”

Right as he said that, footsteps sounded outside.

Lu Li let go in a hurry, yet his hands remained restless, slipping under his shirt to roam freely.

Xie Jianwei wore loose clothing, so no one could see this teasing; well, no one could see Lu Li in the first place.

Two boys around eighteen or nineteen walked past eating ice cream. Catching sight of Xie Jianwei out of the corner of their eyes, both couldn’t resist looking repeatedly.

So handsome. The taller one suddenly yelped, snapping back to reality and glaring at his friend: “Why did you kick me?”

The friend looked bewildered: “Who kicked you?”

The tall boy fumed, “Is there anyone else here besides you?”

The friend yelped as well, laughing in exasperation: “You’re the one who kicked me!”

“You bastard, framing me now!” Trading accusations, the two scuffled together.

Xie Jianwei: “…”

Lu Li snorted coldly, “Serves them right for staring!”

Xie Jianwei whispered, “Take your hand out.”

Lu Li pulled his hand out, but leaned in to plant a kiss on him.

Cheeks slightly red, Xie Jianwei said breathlessly, “Let’s head home.”

Lu Li was bold only with his hands. Audacious enough to do anything physically, yet not daring to utter a word of confirmation aloud.

Even with Xie Jianwei’s blatant confession, he didn’t dare probe further.

He feared Xie Jianwei had spoken on a whim; if he took it as truth only to be pushed away later, the agony would be unbearable.

Even though he had already taken it as truth…

Xie Jianwei didn’t dare say too much either. Although Lu Li was in high spirits in this dream, who could guarantee he wouldn’t snap? Once he snapped…

Xie Jianwei returned home, and after he prepared dinner, Father Xie and Mother Xie arrived.

Mother Xie said in surprise, “Why are you home so early today?”

Xie Jianwei could only say, “There wasn’t much going on at the company, so I came back early.”

Mother Xie said, “This company is great, no overtime and letting you off early.”

Xie Jianwei: “…”

Father Xie said earnestly, “Leaving early is improper. One must follow rules and hold the post until the very last minute.”

Mother Xie rolled her eyes: “You antique, the leaders let him leave, why should he linger there!”

“Rules are rules, they cannot be broken casually…”

The elderly couple bickered again while Xie Jianwei listened with a smile. Observing their aura, he felt very satisfied.

Both parents showed signs of peace and fortune. Warm white represented tranquility, pale yellow wealth aura signified comfortable living, blood-red was as thin as a strand of hair (likely just nicking a finger while slicing vegetables), and black was merely a tiny wisp, probably a minor mishap like misplacing a wallet.

All in all, Father and Mother Xie had very blessed destinies.

Naturally, being parents arranged by Lu Li, their lives were bound to be fortunate.

Relieved, Xie Jianwei finished eating when Mother Xie suggested, “It’s warm tonight, let’s go out for a walk together.”

Xie Jianwei’s expression shifted. He definitely didn’t want to go out. Once dark, ghosts crawled out everywhere. Even if they dared not approach Lu Li, his vision was sharp enough to catch sight of spirits miles away. Stepping outside now wasn’t a relaxing walk, but an eyesore torture.

Xie Jianwei said hastily, “I won’t join you, wouldn’t want to disturb your two-person time.”

Mother Xie scolded playfully, “Who wants two-person time with that old rascal? I want to be with my little darling!”

That “little darling” rattled the three men in the room once more.

Lu Li chimed in shamelessly, “Little darling!”

Xie Jianwei: “…”

Seeing him blush, Mother Xie beamed, “My son is so wonderful. Handsome, sweet-tempered, forever Mama’s good baby!”

Lu Li agreed wholeheartedly: “My good baby too.”

Unable to bear listening any longer, Xie Jianwei said, “Let’s… let’s go. Weren’t we going for a walk?”

Delighted, Mother Xie looped her arm through Xie Jianwei’s and stepped out side by side.

Father Xie looked thoroughly left out: What about me? Wife doesn’t link arms with me, and my grown son doesn’t hold my hand either. What misery.

Stepping outside, they hadn’t walked far before Mother Xie ditched her son to plunge into the square dancing crowd.

Father Xie went to find partners for Chinese chess, leaving Xie Jianwei, who had supposedly come for a family stroll, all on his own.

Oh, and forced to view group after group of gruesome ghosts from afar.

With the square packed, he couldn’t hold hands with empty air, able only to lean closely against Lu Li.

Lu Li shamelessly embraced him from behind, pressed chest to back, holding each other in broad daylight more intimately than any couple.

Of course, nobody could see Lu Li; looking at Xie Jianwei alone, everything seemed normal.

Standing there, onlookers merely thought the young man was filial; nowadays, few grown kids accompanied their parents for evening strolls.

Xie Jianwei leaned back against Lu Li, his rear pressing against him, and before long Big Li stood firm and rigid against him.

Lu Li didn’t pull away either, pressing right against him, leaving Xie Jianwei burning with embarrassment.

Whispering against his ear, Lu Li said, “Let’s go home.”

Just as Xie Jianwei was about to nod, Father Xie called out, “Weiwei, come watch my board for a second, I need the restroom.”

The old man playing against Father Xie scolded with a laugh, “Watch what? Would I mess up your board?”

Father Xie grunted, “I don’t trust you anyway.”

Xie Jianwei had no choice but to go over and watch for his dad.

When he walked over, a circle of elders was debating moves. All the elders sat on folding stools, and lacking a stool, Xie Jianwei naturally bent over out of courtesy to view the board.

The moment he bent down, Lu Li grabbed his waist from behind, pressing right against his rear.

Xie Jianwei: “…”

Acting like a rogue, Lu Li purred, “Let’s try this position when we get back.”

Flushed with angry embarrassment, Xie Jianwei couldn’t speak aloud to stop him.

Noticing his red face, the elder chatting with him asked with concern, “Are you feeling unwell? Your parents are truly something; you work all day, you should rest in the evening, why drag you out for walks? Hurry home!”

Just then, Father Xie returned, feeling worried that his son might get heatstroke: “Hurry home, there’s sour plum soup in the fridge, drink some to cool off.”

Xie Jianwei couldn’t ask for better, bidding them goodbye and leaving immediately.

The moment they stepped through the door, Lu Li began stripping his clothes. Xie Jianwei scolded, “No fooling around outside!”

Lu Li promised, “Not in the future, definitely not.” Yet saying so held zero sincerity. Looking pitifully at Xie Jianwei, he pleaded, “Help me out, please?”

Big Li stood tall and proud, primed and ready.

Xie Jianwei refused with his mouth, but was thoroughly aroused inside. After a token rejection, soft moans took over.

Ever since Xie Jianwei opened his spiritual sight, the two lived in shameless indulgence.

Taking advantage of Xie Jianwei’s fear of ghosts, Lu Li clung to him 24/7, growing more intertwined by the day.

Heading out early each morning under the guise of job hunting, Xie Jianwei was actually dating Lu Li. Half their time was spent being affectionate on the road, the other half in hotels, making Yan Ke feel he could disconnect and get a good rest…

A week later, Xie Jianwei still remembered serious business, declaring solemnly, “Today I must find a job!”

Lu Li chimed in, “Definitely no problem.”

Xie Jianwei glared at him: “You are not allowed to cause trouble!”

Lu Li looked serious: “Never.”

Xie Jianwei looked down: “He isn’t allowed to cause trouble either.”

Lu Li cleared his throat, “Kiss him once, and I guarantee he’ll be well-behaved all day.”

Xie Jianwei kicked him.

Lu Li didn’t dodge, catching his foot and kissing it.

Unable to outfight him or scold him into obedience, while helplessly in love with this rogue, it all turned into playful banter, indulging him completely.

However, Xie Jianwei truly encountered trouble today.

Stepping into the company for his interview, the moment he crossed the door, he was nearly shoved back out by a cloud of black mist.

Xie Jianwei asked, “What is going on here?”

Lu Li said, “Someone sabotaged this place.”

Having learned much about this world’s metaphysical rules, Xie Jianwei understood a bit.

Feng shui had dead and living aspects. Generally, the living feng shui of commercial premises was terrible: first, because crowds gathered, bringing all kinds of personalities together, making living energy difficult to maintain; second, business was unlike running a home, inevitably involving questionable deeds that attracted negative energy.

Thus businesses placed high value on static geomancy, attempting to use physical layouts to salvage living fortune.

Static geomancy relied on architectural layouts, precious talismans, and warding seals crafted by masters.

The land where this company stood was exceptionally poor, located right atop a malevolent focal point prone to attracting vicious spirits. The developer had been clever enough to design a circular layout, sealing the focal point and bringing the building to life.

Yet someone had knocked down a critical wall, breaking the circle, unsealing the focal point, and attracting a malignant fiend.

The moment Lu Li appeared, the fiend shrank obediently beneath the ground, but once Lu Li departed, it would wreak havoc again.

Walking inside, Xie Jianwei spotted several people shrouded in deathly energy, their destiny auras disturbed and much of their lifespan devoured.

Lu Li asked, “Shall I pull it out?”

Xie Jianwei said, “Pulling it out won’t solve the problem, right? This is an unsealed focal point.”

Lu Li said, “Indeed. Catch one and two more will come. This fiend is relatively weak; if a stronger one is drawn here, its radius will expand, corrupting the fortunes of many more people.”

Xie Jianwei hesitated.

Lu Li added eagerly, “As long as you become my feng shui master, you can help them.”

Lu Li had been pressing this point so persistently for a reason. Xie Jianwei was merely human, lacking lineage. Although his spiritual sight was open, he could not access the mystical arts of geomancy on his own, leaving him unable to manipulate feng shui or destiny auras.

Yet there was a shortcut. Xie Jianwei could form a blood pact with Lu Li, granting him sufficient power to wield aura manipulation.

The blood pact posed zero harm to Xie Jianwei, even offering immense benefits; conversely, for Lu Li, it carried extreme risk.

With the blood pact sealed, if Xie Jianwei died, Lu Li’s soul would scatter into oblivion.

Hence, no ghost would willingly sign a blood pact with a geomancer unless forced.

Yet Lu Li was a refreshingly pure, foolish ghost who begged Xie Jianwei to sign, while Xie Jianwei refused.

Xie Jianwei said, “What if I…”

“Impossible,” Lu Li said. “With me around, no one can harm you.”

Xie Jianwei said, “However…”

Lu Li said, “If you die a century from now, I would rather my soul scatter anyway.”

Xie Jianwei snapped his head up to look at him.

Lu Li took his hand and kissed it: “Please, stay with me a little longer. A few decades is simply too short.”

Binding the blood pact would grant Xie Jianwei eternal youth and a vast lifespan, allowing him to stay with Lu Li for far longer.

Faced with such devotion, how could he bear to refuse?

Xie Jianwei curved his eyes: “Alright.”

Delighted, Lu Li kissed him without hesitation, sealing the blood pact with eager haste.

As the contract formed, Xie Jianwei felt a surge of formidable power coursing through his body. Power derived directly from Lu Li.

Lu Li said, “From now on, whenever you call my name, I will appear beside you instantly.”

Xie Jianwei said, “Even when I don’t call you, you must stay by my side.”

Lu Li’s eyes lit up, nodding, “As long as you wish, I will never leave you.”

Xie Jianwei exchanged a sweet kiss with him.

Master Xie didn’t get the job from the interview, but made a massive fortune instead.

Geomancers had industry rules. Altering the feng shui of an occupied estate required the owner’s consent, shown through paying a fee. Regardless of the amount, something had to be collected, otherwise modifying geomancy unbidden would trigger a spiritual backlash.

God only knew which ancestor established this rule. Xie Jianwei pondered that the founder must have had good intentions, fearing their impoverished descendants would work for free and starve on the streets.

Winning the CEO’s trust was effortless. Not only could Xie Jianwei pinpoint the issues, but he could also grant the boss a temporary glimpse with Lu Li’s aid; one look had the CEO trembling in fright.

When Xie Jianwei suppressed the focal point, the boss practically begged to hand over his entire net worth.

Xie Jianwei accepted only modest compensation. After all, his life with Lu Li required financial support; staying in hotels indefinitely wasn’t viable, and a cozy nest of their own was ideal.

Having completed one transaction, further business rolled in rapidly.

The CEO was an honest man, referring plenty of gigs to Xie Jianwei. Merely lifting a finger earned Xie Jianwei a fortune, demonstrating quite a potent cheat code.

His fame grew, and a few months later, he actually received a request from an acquaintance.

Having passed through multiple middlemen, the request finally landed in Xie Jianwei’s hands.

Xie Jianwei looked at the client, who stared back at him.

After a stunned silence, the client shrieked, “Xie Jianwei? Why are you here!”

Though shrill, the voice lacked its former confidence. Her complexion was sallow, and even elaborate makeup failed to conceal the exhaustion and distress etched between her brows.

It was none other than the eldest daughter of the Xiang family, Xiang Lili, who had humiliated Xie Jianwei in public.

Xiang Lili had lost significant weight. Though still dressed impeccably, fatigue clung to her features, her arrogant swagger gone, replaced by cowering panic, as if terrified at every waking moment.

Xie Jianwei glanced to his side.

Lu Li stood tall and rigid, wearing a face that proclaimed: I didn’t do it, it has nothing to do with me, I’m not that bored.

Yet aside from him, who else would send minor spirits to haunt her day and night?

Xiang Lili had suffered miserably recently.

After she cursed Xie Jianwei at Dove Media, rumors that Xu Qi was bisexual spread rapidly, creating an agonizing embarrassment.

Xu Qi didn’t dare show anger openly, but Xiang Lili felt he was definitely resentful, knowing she had handled things with utter foolishness.

Later, her parents opposed the marriage. Throwing tantrums and weeping hysterically, she managed to send her father straight to the hospital with rage.

The Xiang household fell into chaos, and Xiang Lili felt deep regret, yet remained stubborn about marrying Xu Qi, refusing to let anyone stand in her way.

Unable to dissuade her, her father eventually relented with heavy sighs, though his health remained poor, keeping him hospitalized for a long time.

Xiang Lili blamed everything on Xie Jianwei: he was a living temptress, so attractive as a man that no wonder Xu Qi had been enchanted. Reflecting on the foolish mess she had made in anger, she redirected all blame onto him.

She loathed Xie Jianwei, refusing all the more to let him off.

Spoiled since childhood, she was surrounded by sycophants who pitched all sorts of rotten ideas to flatter her.

One foolish person suggested, “Doesn’t he love seducing people? Hire someone to teach him a lesson and see if he ever dares again!”

Xiang Lili had always felt insecure, sensing Xu Qi still harbored lingering feelings for Xie Jianwei. Hearing this suggestion, she was immediately tempted.

If Xie Jianwei were reduced to a ruined outcast, Xu Qi would definitely give up!

Finding the idea brilliant, she actually began planning it.

Unfortunately, she was fated to accomplish nothing.

Hearing of this, Lu Li’s liver ached with fury. He had not intended to lower himself to petty squabbles with a woman, but her plan was far too venomous; it was no longer about gender, but about ceasing to be human.

Since she didn’t want to behave like a human, she couldn’t blame him for finding her some supernatural company.

Thus, Xiang Lili saw ghosts every day, plagued by vicious spirits until she nearly went insane.

The Xiang family had connections and hired several geomancers to exorcise her. Yet driving away one couldn’t stop the rest; eventually, even the geomancers were harassed by spirits, fleeing faster than rabbits, eager to cleanse themselves instead.

Xiang Lili was desperate, having gone two months without decent sleep, suffering nervous breakdowns to the point of contemplating suicide.

Hearing of a recently renowned Master Xie with formidable abilities, she grasped at straws and came here.

Who could have guessed that Master Xie was the very Xie Jianwei she hated to the bone.