Chapter 15 – Guo Dong Can’t Wait

Mo Qing: “I’ll go find the Azure Dragon again tonight. I think I’ve picked up another clue these past few days.”

Su Lin: “Then go ahead, be careful.”

Su Lin took out a token, identical to the one in Su Ming’s hand.

Su Lin: “There are only three of these. One is here, another is with that person, and the third should already be in her hands by now. Keep it safe—the engravings are extremely intricate, and it won’t be easy to forge a replacement.”

Mo Qing accepted it: “Alright, I’ll head out early and be back soon.” With that, Mo Qing used spatial ghost arts to leave.

…

Meanwhile, Su Ming arrived at the Heavenly Saint Sect. Du Liang had tagged along this time—there was no helping it, since his family had also donated money to the sect. That’s just what it’s like when your family owns a mine.

Yun Shang arranged rooms for Su Ming and Du Liang. One thing was different, though—here, she became especially reserved.

Su Ming looked around. It was magnificent—clearly high-end, grand, and classy… ⊙▽⊙

Yun Shang: “Young Master Su, please wait here. I’ll be right back.”

Su Ming thought to herself—just yesterday she was calling me “classmate Su Ming,” and today it’s “Young Master Su.” How distant…

Du Liang: “Hey, Brother Su, I’ll go give you two some space.”

Su Ming was clearly flustered: “No wait… that Fatty, I mean…”

Du Liang whispered in her ear: “I heard that saint named Guo Dong has always had shady intentions toward Yun Shang. Be careful. Also, yesterday he had a purchase record for buying knockout drugs.”

With that, Du Liang walked out, leaving Su Ming standing there dumbfounded.

Su Ming figured Du Liang wouldn’t lie. So this Guo Dong was no simple character—a saint of his standing, with that kind of nerve. But Du Liang was impressive too, managing to dig up something like that.

Su Ming: “Looks like I’ll have to work hard tonight to keep Yun Shang here. But then again, a man and a woman alone in the same room—won’t that cause misunderstandings?”

Meanwhile, the Ice Crystal Turtle had long been itching to reunite with his sister. Seeing Su Ming hesitate, he offered a suggestion:

“Just transform into loli form, problem solved, hahaha.”

This was clearly a case of not having been beaten enough, but this time the Ice Crystal Turtle got a pass—otherwise, it might ruin the siblings’ reunion.

Outside, Yun Shang was holding her own Ice Crystal Turtle (hereafter referred to as Turtle Sister)—it was something she’d barely managed to get back from her master.

This time, the attempt to seize the Vermilion Bird had failed, and her master had completely given up on her. She knew it too—sooner or later, she’d be cast out of the sect. Because she was an outsider, nothing more than a pawn.

She had originally been surnamed Mo, named Mo Yun, and later changed her name to Yun Shang. She remembered she wasn’t from here, but she’d been taken in by her master. Even knowing her master was using her, she didn’t dare betray him, because she had no branch to cling to.

On the surface, she was a saintess revered by thousands; in reality, she was just a pawn pushed around at will. No wonder Guo Dong dared to drug her.

But now, the biggest variable was Su Ming. This time was bound to be a storm of blood and chaos.

Turtle Sister and the Ice Crystal Turtle simultaneously caught each other’s scent from across the room. Mm, the siblings’ reunion was sure to be a touching scene—just look, the room was already covered in ice and water everywhere.

Ice Crystal Turtle: “Little sis, long time no see. Why are you so vicious?” Even as he said it, his skills never stopped.

Turtle Sister: “Big bro, you’re not exactly holding back either.” Not backing down one bit, she went all out unleashing her skills.

After all, these two were both slacker turtles, evenly matched in strength. In the end, they just went straight at each other, ramming their shells into the opponent…

Finally, the two turtles tired themselves out and huddled together in a corner to chat. However, both turtles were curious about how the other had found their master…

Meanwhile, Su Ming sat down with Yun Shang to talk as well. It was the first time Yun Shang had felt such warmth.

The two of them were sitting in a pavilion because the house had been turned upside down by the two turtles. The order was that if the house wasn’t restored before bedtime, they’d be roasted over a fire all night.

Yun Shang covered her mouth and chuckled softly: “Isn’t that a bit too cruel?”

Su Ming looked unconcerned: “My Old Turtle once got thrown into a furnace and burned all night while he was sleeping, and he was perfectly fine. Don’t worry.”

Yun Shang continued to chuckle, remembering how she had accidentally thrown Turtle Sister into hot water as a child, and she had been completely fine too—though Yun Shang had panicked for ages.

Yun Shang: “After all, we should still treat our spirit beasts well.”

At that moment, Vermilion Bird transmitted a message: “Hear that, master?”

Su Ming transmitted back: “Wait, haven’t I been good to you?”

Vermilion Bird: “That’s not what I mean. There are still three brothers coming later—be nice to them too, master.”

Su Ming was puzzled. Something felt off. It wasn’t another case of the author padding word count, was it…

Yun Shang: “Can you tell me—is he very sharp-tongued?”

Su Ming scratched her head: “Yeah, how did you know?”

Yun Shang smiled. After all, Turtle Sister was always telling Yun Shang her brother’s secrets—like how he peeked at other female turtles bathing and such… Anyway, as long as there was dirt to dish, she’d spill it, just to make Yun Shang happy.

Of course, at this very moment, Ice Crystal Turtle had gotten into another fight with Turtle Sister. But this time, they were smart about it—they went outside to fight, because they had just learned that the other had been exposing each other’s secrets.

Ice Crystal Turtle: “Damn it, the eldest brother is like a father! Is this how you treat your dad?!”

Turtle Sister retorted: “Dad my ass! How dare you expose your own sister’s secrets like that? Believe me, I’ll tell Dad and have him suppress you for years!”

Ice Crystal Turtle was furious: “You dare rat me out? Believe me, I’ll smack you to death!”

Then the two of them, in the pond, clawed at each other…

Both Yun Shang and Su Ming laughed. Yun Shang suddenly realized she might be losing her composure a bit—as a saintess, she shouldn’t be laughing so freely.

Yun Shang quickly regained her composure, lest she damage her image.

Guo Dong observed Yun Shang from the shadows, clutching a packet of medicinal powder tightly in his hand:

“It’s all because of you—otherwise, I would have already won her over.”

Ghost Immortal System: “Congratulations, Host, on completing the family reunion mission. Now revealing the Ghost General clue: the Ghost General is in the Underground Market of Half-Ghost City—the Human-Ghost Market. If the Host wishes to proceed smoothly, please first obtain a Half-Ghost City VIP Card.”

Su Ming: “What? Where am I supposed to get that?”

Ghost Immortal System: “Guo Dong’s room has one.”

Su Ming: “Wait, I remember the military hates Half-Ghost City the most, right?”

Ghost Immortal System: “Correct.”

Su Ming: “Then why would an esteemed saint have such a thing? Is this card common?”

Ghost Immortal System: “Only twenty cards were issued in total. Having this card means you can share in a portion of Half-Ghost City’s wealth.”

Su Ming suddenly realized something—could there be corrupt people within the military and the Heavenly Saint Sect…

Just then, Guo Dong walked out. Su Ming could clearly sense that this man’s aura was far from as simple as it appeared on the surface. He must have other spirit beasts hidden within him…

The Ghost Immortal System chimed: “Host guessed correctly, the opponent also has a system. Host, please note, eliminate him as soon as possible.”

Su Ming’s heart trembled inwardly. She hadn’t expected that not only was she cheating, but her opponent was cheating too…