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Everyone has a scale in their heart. When the weights on both sides are equal, it is balanced. However, humans are inherently selfish beings. Even things that can initially balance the scale will eventually cause it to tip, not to mention when it starts off unbalanced!
I am no different. In my heart, Lin You is an irreplaceable partner, a family member. I have saved her once, twice, and I cannot bear the pain of losing her again after finally managing to bring her back.
As for Molin, although we joke around every day, our relationship is not deep; the feelings are not strong. In front of Lin You, he remains a disposable option.
But the most important reason for weighing these two is the Zombie. I always feel that she isn't very smart.
So at that moment, without hesitation, I said, " Molin, why don't you just go along with her? After all, your life is like this; it's rare to have a girl who likes you so much. Even if she is a Zombie, she still has deep feelings for you. Just marry her! She has exceptional abilities and might even be a great help."
"…"
Molin's expression grew darker. I wisely shut my mouth. Although I said that, with his personality, it would be strange if he actually married her. I just wanted to make her feel at ease and lower her guard so I could find a way out!
" Molin, I—" she spoke softly, calling his name with deep affection.
"You don't need to say anything; I understand."
Huh? I was surprised. Was he really willing to marry a Zombie?
Molin sighed helplessly, casting me a glance that was almost imperceptible before turning back to her and saying, "But you have to tell me where Lin You is."
"No way! Once I tell you, you'll go looking for her. I won't allow that woman to appear again."
"Don't worry; Xiao You likes the one on the sofa, not your Molin." As I said this, I noticed Molin's brow furrow in response. Could it be that he really liked Lin You? How did I not notice at all? "And if you tell me where Xiao You is, not only will Molin marry you, but I'll also give you some of my blood. That should be acceptable, right?"
This deal seemed entirely in our favor while she benefited from it; most people wouldn't think like this, and neither would a love-struck Zombie.
Sure enough, she loosened her grip and lunged toward Molin. " Molin, I knew you loved me."
Molin held the female Zombie as if she were a bomb, making faces at me in distress. Suddenly, I felt like laughing. This situation that I thought would be heavy and terrifying turned out to have such an unexpected outcome.
So I put the Hairpin back in place, and just as I finished, I heard her say again, "So when are we holding the wedding? How about tonight while the iron is hot?"
Molin was about to refuse, but I immediately shook my head and mouthed to him, "Agree to her first, then ask where Xiao You is!"
With no choice, Molin reluctantly agreed, "Qian Qian, tonight is too rushed. Can you give me a few days to prepare?"
It was then that I learned the woman's lovely name was Qian Qian. She happily nestled in Molin's arms and nodded, "Then let's do it tomorrow at midnight. I'll wait for you to marry me. The ceremony can be simple; just worship the heavens and the earth. As long as you're by my side, everything else doesn't matter. We can skip the formalities. After the ceremony, I'll tell you where Lin You is."
Well, this girl really knows how to plan. It's so straightforward; we can just pick an Auspicious Time and do three bows. Molin wanted to refuse again, but I shook my head once more, "Agree, agree."
Molin rolled his eyes as if he were about to faint. And just like that, it was settled.
Qian Qian adhered to the ancient tradition of not allowing both parties to meet before the wedding and leisurely walked away, leaving me and Molin staring at each other in disbelief before I burst into laughter.
"Haha, Molin, you're going to be famous! You're marrying a Zombie! If your master finds out, will he skin you alive? She's done so much for you; you mustn't let her down!"
"Three years ago, I stabbed her once. At that time, I was actually following my master's orders to kill her." Molin's expression turned serious as he walked into the kitchen to pour himself a glass of water. Meanwhile, I observed Ling Feng for any signs of breathing and asked, "Why?"
"Because she is a Drought Demon, but she's an anomaly; she has never consumed human blood yet has survived until now. She just hasn't awakened yet; she doesn't even know it herself. So it was better to act sooner rather than later."
As Molin spoke, he placed a talisman into the water and handed it to me. "Give this to him to drink; after a good sleep, he'll be fine by tomorrow. He'll forget everything that happened tonight."
"Drought Demon?" This kind of being is a primordial level among Zombies—quite formidable. As I fed Ling Feng water, I was so surprised that I almost spilled it. "Isn't that incredibly powerful? You definitely can't handle that."
"Indeed, I can't handle it. Back then when she hadn't drunk human blood, I had some confidence. But now that she has consumed pure Yin and Yang blood along with their essence, her power has greatly increased. Even my master might not be able to defeat her."
"Wait." A thought suddenly struck me. "I remember there were three female corpses before; they were in a shriveled state. You casually mentioned they were done by Zombies. Did you not think it could be her at that time? Moreover, there have been so many dead since then that weren't killed by Zombie bites; although everyone bled out a lot before dying, they weren't in a shriveled state either. Lastly, she told me that someone informed her about all this; that's why there’s the Soul Website—it helps her choose targets."
Molin's expression grew grave as he rested his chin on one hand while pondering aloud. "At that time, I thought she was dead and didn't consider it. Although she is a Zombie, since she kills in this manner, it's clear she wants us to believe it's other creatures doing it. Also, Zombies can suck blood from any wound without necessarily biting with their teeth. As for what you mentioned last—it’s crucial. Perhaps this method of killing was taught to her by that person. In fact, Qian Qian is quite naive and innocent; her mind would never conceive such a plan."
I settled Ling Feng on the sofa and covered him with a thin blanket before telling Molin about what happened with Tao Wu earlier. "Do you think these two incidents could have been orchestrated by the same person?"
"Now that you mention it, there is a possibility. I think Jun Chong must have some doubts as well. We'll discuss it in detail when he returns. It's getting late; we should head back. There's a big battle tomorrow."
As we walked out together, I closed the door behind us. "What are you planning to do tomorrow? Are you going to kill her again?"
Molin lowered his head in silence, and I knew he was troubled. "What if you provoke her again and she goes berserk? In cartoons, that's how it always happens—someone gets triggered and awakens. Besides, no woman's heart can bear a second betrayal, especially from the same person. Neither of us can take her on, so think this through carefully."
The next day, I made a special call to check on Ling Feng's condition. Surprisingly, Ling Feng wasn't angry at all and told me she was fine and unaware of what happened yesterday, even forgetting about beating up Molin during the day.
I thought that talisman really worked well and wondered if I should ask Molin for some more, just in case.
However, after sleeping until noon, I didn't see him around. He didn't answer my calls either, and I had no idea where he had gone. My stomach growled; there was nothing to eat at home, so I decided to go out.
Counting the days, Jun Chong would be back in a few days. I thought that after resolving tonight's matters, I could finally rest and then prepare for my graduation project and exams.
After eating and returning home, I unexpectedly felt very sleepy again and collapsed onto my bed to continue sleeping. When I woke up, it was already eight in the evening. I was surprised that I had slept for so long.
Yawning as I went out to find something to eat, I discovered Molin sprawled on the sofa like a corpse. The coffee table was cluttered with Peach Wood Swords, talismans, silver ornaments, and things I had never seen before.
I grabbed an apple to quell my hunger and walked over to kick his foot. "Why are you so down? You're supposed to be getting married tonight; can't you at least be a little happy?"
"Let me marry a Zombie? I'd rather die," Molin replied, still playing dead. "Just pick something to execute me with; I'll write a will naming you as the beneficiary."
I rolled my eyes at him and took a bite of the apple while chewing said, "You can't even pay your rent; forget it!"
Molin remained silent. Feeling hungry again, I went downstairs to eat. When I returned with two steaming bowls of noodles and placed one in front of him while eating mine, I said, " Molin, seriously, I know you don't want to marry her. But now Xiao You is in her hands, and that person is lurking in the shadows—there's no telling if they'll strike again to harm others or steal souls. We can't let go of either situation; Xiao You's life is at stake along with yours, while that person is like a ticking time bomb. Have you thought about all this?"
"I know," Molin said as he scratched his head and got up from the sofa to grab his bowl and chopsticks. "I understand that marrying Qianqian could ensure safety on one front and help find clues about that person. Honestly, if it weren't for my master forcing me back then, I wouldn't have acted against her at all. Although she's a Zombie, she's also a kind-hearted one. But this time she has blood on her hands; I can't let her off the hook."
Upon hearing this, my heart sank with understanding. "So are you going to take action against her?"
Molin didn't respond immediately but silently finished the last noodle before wiping his mouth. "I don't know; maybe yes or maybe no."
The atmosphere grew somewhat heavy. I looked at Molin's stern face, the tension evident in his expression, and I knew he was struggling internally. It could be said that he didn't have no feelings for Qian Qian; at the very least, he didn't dislike her.
But it certainly wasn't love.
" Molin, I understand your predicament, so I won't pressure you on this matter. Whatever decision you make, I will respect it."
Molin paused, lifting his gaze to meet mine. His eyes were glistening, seemingly overwhelmed with emotion. I smiled lightly at him. "After all, without Xiao You's blood, you'll die. Once you're gone, she can still be with you!"
"Get lost!"
"Haha." I laughed heartily, suddenly recalling something and asking, "Since the black hand has found this matter, will the Soul Website still exist?"
Molin furrowed his brow and replied, "I went out today specifically for this. My senior brother told me the Soul Website has disappeared. I've asked many people, and they all say they don't know what the Soul Website is, including those who had logged in before."
"Then doesn't that mean we've lost our lead?"
Our initial plan was to trace the IP to find the source and then ask Qian Qian about that person—two avenues prepared. But now, the first option was clearly off the table; we were left with only Qian Qian as our path forward.
Just then, the doorbell rang. "Who could it be at this time?"
I walked to the front door and peered through the peephole. It was a Strange Woman. I opened the door a crack and asked, "Who are you?"
"Anxin. I'm Qian Qian."
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