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The weather was exceptionally clear. After practicing for a while, Luo Dachun arrived, and the two of us took a stroll in the garden.
The warm breeze caused the Crabapple Blossoms to fall gently. In modern times, these delicate pink flowers symbolize "crushes." Young people today can be quite sentimental, attributing deeper meanings to everything.
At that moment, I suddenly noticed someone standing beneath the Crabapple Tree. The figure was somewhat blurred, making it hard to see their face, but from the outline, it appeared to be a man.
The man was tall and well-built, possessing a rather charming physique. Who could this be? Standing under this tree that symbolizes love seemed quite intriguing. However, as I approached a few steps closer, I found myself drawn to his presence.
My attraction wasn't due to his looks. Oh my gosh! How could this be? His skin was exceptionally fair and delicate, almost transparent, revealing every artery, vein, and capillary beneath! Those interwoven blood vessels resembled a spider's web, displaying a deep purplish-red color that pulsed vigorously beneath the skin, faster and faster. It felt as if he was about to explode from within!
I looked down in shock and realized—oh my gosh! It wasn’t him! Those bursting blood vessels belonged to me! The one about to explode was me!
Petals continued to drift down, accumulating a thin layer on the ground. I heard Luo Dachun's gentle voice behind me: “Liuying, it's down there, deep in this soil.”
Luo Dachun's voice was soothing and pleasant; I felt enchanted and began digging into the earth beneath the tree.
I clawed at the dirt with my hands desperately, blood seeping from my fingers, yet I felt no pain at all. Gradually, more blood flowed out, staining the soil beneath the tree. Oh my gosh, it might not just be my blood; there could have been plenty of blood in this soil already. The blood in the earth was about to form a small pond.
“Liuying, it's right below; I've been torn into many pieces, right down there.”
“What are you talking about? Stop scaring me!”
I snapped at Luo Dachun angrily, but he was almost pressed against me. When I turned around, I couldn’t help but let out a sharp scream. My! Luo Dachun’s head was missing! He only had a body left, with blood flowing from his neck, right behind me!
“Down there…” The headless Luo Dachun murmured beside me in an indistinguishable tone.
"Miss, do you know you were digging in the dirt here all alone late at night?"
I was taken aback. I truly had no idea. Could it be that this wasn't a dream after all? Turning my head, I noticed that beneath the Crabapple Tree, there was indeed a hole dug into the ground, surrounded by fallen petals.
A chill ran down my spine. The handsome man continued, "It's quite dangerous to be out here at this hour. You should be more careful."
I blinked at him, still trying to process the situation. "I... I don't remember how I got here," I stammered, feeling a mix of confusion and embarrassment.
He studied me for a moment, his expression softening slightly. "You seemed to be in some sort of trance. It’s not uncommon for people to lose themselves in their dreams, but it can lead to unexpected situations."
I nodded slowly, trying to gather my thoughts. "What about you? Why are you here?"
"I was passing by when I saw you," he replied, brushing some dirt off his white robe. "I couldn't just leave you here like this."
As he spoke, I noticed the way the moonlight illuminated his sharp features and the sword lying beside him. He looked like someone straight out of a storybook—mysterious and noble.
"Thank you for helping me," I said, finally finding my voice. "I really appreciate it."
He smiled faintly, though there was still a hint of concern in his eyes. "Just make sure to stay safe from now on. The night can hold many secrets."
With that, he stood up and offered me his hand. I took it and rose to my feet, still feeling disoriented but grateful for his presence.
"I came over to ask you what was wrong, and before I knew it, you grabbed me and held me tight. Sigh... I almost got drained dry!"
"You... shut up!" Hearing his lewd words made my blood boil with anger. "Pervert!"
He clearly didn't understand the meaning of "pervert," as he looked at me in surprise and asked, "Miss, why are you treating me like this? You’re the one who held me and almost drained all my internal energy with some strange technique..."
What? Are you saying that not only did I sleepwalk, but I also used the Star Absorption Technique on you? No wonder I felt like I was about to explode. Oh no! Could it be that Nie Qiuyuan has been secretly teaching me the infamous Overbearing Divine Skill? But as far as I know, those who practice the Star Absorption Technique usually end up dead; its side effects are no better than those of the Sunflower Manual. Is Nie Qiuyuan trying to kill me quietly?
"What? You really don't know what you're doing?" The man was equally shocked by my terrified expression.
After catching my breath, my mind gradually cleared up, and I became alert.
"This is the county office!" I glared at him coldly.
"Yes, I know that."
"Then how did you end up here?"
The man dusted off his clothes and smiled. I had thought someone with his looks wouldn't have the ability to smile, yet he had smiled several times in such a short span; it felt quite out of place with his demeanor.
"There’s a reason for being here. You just need to believe one thing: I am a friend, not an enemy."
How am I supposed to believe that?
I was about to question him further when he said seriously, "Miss, I have had unusual experiences since childhood and learned some yin-yang techniques. Just now, seeing your condition, it seemed like you were possessed by something evil."
Oh my God, please don’t do this… The thing I fear most in this life is ghosts. Although I have seen many corpses, I have also encountered many unbelievable phenomena because of it. I am not an atheist; I can't even bear to watch horror movies, and the idea of being possessed by a ghost is something I simply cannot accept.
But how do I explain the nightmares I've been having lately? How do I explain that I ran out to the backyard alone in the middle of the night… to dig in the dirt?
Could it be that there’s really something in this soil? It certainly wouldn’t be Luo Dachun’s head. Oh my God, how could I dream of Luo Dachun’s head!
I struggled to stand up and walked over to the pit I had just dug, peering inside. The hole wasn’t very deep, and it was too dark to see clearly; there didn’t seem to be any blood inside. If I kept digging down, would I end up uncovering a corpse with unclosed eyes?
Suddenly, a light flickered nearby; it was the man who had lit a fire starter.
He held the fire starter close to the pit and said, “There’s nothing in here. Should we… dig a little deeper?”
I felt that we should dig deeper as well, but I was too scared to do so. Seeing my hesitation, the man shoved the fire starter into my hands, searched around the garden for a moment, and found a flower hoe. He began digging down into the pit I had started.
His strength was impressive, and his movements were swift; soon he had dug down about a meter. However, he seemed a bit out of breath—could it be that I had really drained his energy earlier?
“Nothing at all,” he said as he jumped out of the pit, tossing the flower hoe aside and shrugging his shoulders.
I felt like crying. What kind of misfortune had befallen me to end up digging a hole in the middle of the night with a stranger?
At that moment, several flickering lights appeared in the distance. Shadows moved about, and I could vaguely hear someone say, “Did you hear that? It seems like there’s some noise coming from the backyard…”
The man extinguished the fire starter and lowered his voice. “Do you wish for tonight’s events to remain unknown to others, miss?”
I thought for a moment and then nodded.
"Miss, you should hurry back. After you return, think carefully about whether there is someone very close to you who died unjustly. If a person dies with unfulfilled wishes, they will linger on. The closer they are to you, the stronger your perception of them will be."
Upon hearing this, my hair stood on end. Was there really a need to think it over? Wasn't it Ye Liuhui? It wasn't just a matter of closeness or shared breath; I had used her body. We were essentially the same person!
Could it be that all this time, she had been riding on my shoulders...
Images from horror films flashed through my mind, and I suddenly felt discomfort in my neck, unable to resist the urge to touch it cautiously. Fortunately, I found nothing.
"Please leave!" the man urged me. "I believe we will meet again."
"Who... who are you?"
"Guilin."
"Huh? You came from Guangxi?"
"Guangxi? What is that?" The man displayed a look of confusion. "I am my name. My name is Guilin."
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