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"I'll go find him and settle this."
"Don't."
I wanted to grab Jun Chong's clothes, but my hands lacked strength, letting the soft fabric slip through my fingers.
"Jun Chong, even if you go, he will have something to say, claiming it was with your consent. The Pure Heart Pool purifies the murky aura; it was my oversight."
Jun Chong stopped in his tracks. I was glad that he cared enough to act so impulsively for me, but I hoped his reason would prevail over his emotions.
He was destined for greatness; he couldn't let personal feelings derail his entire life.
Seeing that he hadn’t left, I smiled faintly, trying hard to show a carefree expression.
"Jun Chong, back then, you repeatedly infused me with your Eerie Aura, and that's how I gradually adapted. Su Ziqian can't always take me to the Pure Heart Pool for purification, and the fact that I can still approach you means the Eerie Aura hasn't completely vanished. Please don't be angry and fall for his tricks."
"Jun Chong, I think Su Ziqian's actions have actually helped Anxin. At least with her weakened Eerie Aura, she can get closer to her daughter."
The door to the hospital room opened from the outside, and Shizui walked in wearing white clothes and black pants. Sunlight bathed him in a soft golden glow, and a gentle smile gathered at the corners of his lips. In an instant, he transformed back into the original Shizui.
"Shizui, you're back?" I exclaimed with surprise upon seeing him, struggling to get up from the bed but nearly falling. Jun Chong caught me and sat beside me, asking the same question, "Did you resolve things over there?"
" Molin is focusing on his studies with his master, so I returned first."
" Molin... he's really amazing."
I know the purpose of Molin's training. Those decisions are his, and for me, as long as he lives safely, that is enough.
"What did you mean by what you just said?"
"The curse that the King of the Underworld left on Heart Eyes was ultimately meant to keep her and her mother apart. At that time, Anxin was filled with your Eerie Aura, which harmed Heart Eyes no matter what was done. That's why we had Hikaki take her away, because Heavenly Pool Mountain is a place rich in spiritual energy, making it an excellent location for Heart Eyes. Now that Anxin's Eerie Aura has weakened and her spiritual energy has increased, if she approaches Heart Eyes, the harm done will not be as great as before."
"So you mean to say that Su Ziqian is helping me?" I couldn't believe that Su Ziqian would do so much for me without expecting anything in return. "Why?"
Jun Chong snorted coldly and said, "To make us owe him more favors; it seems we may need to form an alliance."
"An alliance?"
How could a prominent family like the Su Family, a Yin-Yang Family, ally with demons?
"I have the same feeling. After all, with the invasion from the demon realm, there isn't much the Su Family can protect. If we have more allies, like us and assistance from Taoists, it would definitely yield better results."
"If the Demon King breaks the seal, chaos will surely ensue," Jun Chong said seriously, his expression grave. He held my small hand tightly. "Anxin, if his purpose is truly this way and you can approach Heart Eyes—"
"I don't want to lose your Eerie Aura." I grabbed Jun Chong's collar and said solemnly, "For me, while being able to get closer to Heart Eyes would make me happy as a mother, our future days together as three should matter more. I don't want to live my life unable to be close to you; what kind of marriage would that be? Indeed, what you guessed is a possibility, but I believe there is only one true purpose behind Su Ziqian's actions."
They both fell silent. I clenched my teeth tightly and said indignantly, "He wants me to completely leave your side and live within the Su Family."
Because he had told me he looked forward to my transformation and my rebirth, insisting that this life could only belong to the Su Family. That’s why he wanted me to be able to approach Heart Eyes, forcing me to choose between my daughter and husband. The Su Family cannot accommodate Jun Chong, but they can accept a Demon Fetus, just like with Jun Jun.
"Haha, you've even guessed this right, Anxin. Tell me how I can let you go like this? I can't let go; neither can the Su Family."
Su Ziqian stood at the door with a smile, arms crossed over his chest as he leaned against the doorframe, praising me endlessly.
Yet, I felt as if he were looking at us like we were fools. How could I possibly forget those words?
My grandfather had taught me, "Remember every word from your enemies, for you never know which one might hold the key to life or death."
"I just didn't expect that you didn't drink from the Pure Heart Pool. If you had, you'd probably be burning up just from being near Jun Chong," Su Ziqian said, looking at me with suspicion, hoping to find an explanation. "Given enough time, you'd definitely be thirsty. The water from the Pure Heart Pool only works if the person willingly drinks it. Can you tell me why you didn't?"
I frowned slightly. Did he really not know what happened that day? That meant he was also unaware of that man's presence. If it weren't for that man telling me not to drink the water, I would have certainly done so. So, he was actually helping me?
Regardless of whether that was true or not, I couldn't let Su Ziqian know about that man.
In a brief moment of distraction, I gathered my thoughts and replied to Su Ziqian, "I wouldn't use bathwater to quench my thirst. Do you think I'm an idiot?"
Su Ziqian's expression froze, and then someone behind him gave him a hard shove. Lin You angrily stepped on his foot and pushed him out, saying, "Don't bully Anxin."
"Xiao You."
"Anxin, how come you're burning up all of a sudden? You scared me."
"I'm fine."
"Oh wow, Jun Chong has appeared! Shizui is here too!"
Jun Chong coldly turned his head away, while only Shizui responded with a gentlemanly demeanor.
Lin You didn't care, placing the fruits she had bought aside. "Your body is so weak; you need to rest properly, you know? Don't rush things at work. If he dares to fire you, I'll take care of him."
Su Ziqian smiled bitterly. "Xiao You, how can you turn your back on me like this?"
"Who told you to mess with Anxin?" Lin You snorted. "Anyone who dares to bully my Anxin will have to deal with me. From now on, no more targeting Anxin, understand? Let things happen naturally; we can't force them. If there's a next time, I won't let you off easy."
I couldn't tell if it was just my imagination or if Su Ziqian was being patient with Lin You, but I felt that Lin You's words carried a queen-like command that demanded absolute obedience, while Su Ziqian merely smiled and nodded, scratching his nose.
"Alright, I promise."
"Anxin, if he bullies you again, just tell me. I've got your back; don't worry."
"Mm."
I smiled and pushed down the strange feeling I had just experienced. After chatting with Lin You for a bit, she left with Su Ziqian. Shizui had just returned and had some matters to attend to, so only Jun Chong stayed with me.
A few days later, I noticed that the Eerie Aura had weakened; everything seemed unclear to me. I struggled to sense the presence of different races or even the dark aura above people's heads; all I could see were vague shadows.
Jun Chong looked at me strangely when he found out but didn't provide any answers.
Transitioning from the Eerie Aura required time. Jun Chong was cautious, fearing that my body couldn't handle it, so he refrained from being too intimate with me. One night, when he didn't complete the final step, I developed a slight fever. Since then, he tried to control himself and only transitioned through kisses.
Su Ziqian no longer made things difficult for us and continued to act like the high-and-mighty CEO. Meanwhile, Lin You frequently dragged me out for fun in the sun.
Before I knew it, it was Fang Shasha's wedding day. Initially, I planned just to send some money and skip the event, but I couldn't refuse her request and agreed to go. However, Jun Chong said he didn't want to attend, so I brought Lin You along instead and decided to pick out a gift for Fang Shasha together.
"You see that dog? It's so cute! I really want to buy one!"
Lin You was pouting as she looked at the adorable puppies in the shop window. Those little dogs were quite fierce, barking at anyone who passed by.
"You could get a Bichon; anything bigger would be too much to handle."
"That's true."
I rubbed my aching waist, twisting side to side to relieve some discomfort. Aunt Flo had arrived recently, and my back was not feeling great. Lin You was pulling me along the street, stopping to admire the displays in various shop windows.
Suddenly, we halted in front of a bridal shop, bustling with people coming in and out.
"Is a bridal shop really this lively?"
"I don't feel comfortable about this place."
I recognized this shop; it was where I had encountered Fang Shasha last time. Aside from the real wedding dresses displayed in the window, the ones inside were made from Ghost Money.
"Let's go inside and take a look."
Lin You excitedly tugged me toward the entrance. Just before we stepped through the door, I thought I saw one of the models in the window move. I paused and looked up; the lifelike model seemed perfectly normal, except for one peculiar detail: each of the three models had a tear mole just below their left eye. It wasn't a black mole but looked like a teardrop that had just spilled from their eye corner, frozen in place before it could slide down their cheek.
Since I had only focused on the wedding dresses last time, seeing them now felt oddly unsettling.
"What's wrong with you?"
Lin You noticed that I hadn't followed her and turned back, staring at the models. "It's so beautiful here; it must be even more stunning inside."
"Don't you think these models are strange?" I pointed to one of them. "Their eyes look so real."
Lin You focused her gaze and then propped her chin up, pondering for a while before saying, "Maybe someone just has good craftsmanship. Never mind, let's go in and take a look."
She pulled me into the store. I expected to feel uncomfortable, but once inside, I felt nothing at all. Many young women were trying on wedding dresses and taking photos; only a few were genuinely there to choose dresses for their upcoming weddings. There weren't many staff members, but they were attentive and didn't overlook any customers.
As soon as we entered, a free staff member approached us. "Hello, ladies! Are you here to try on wedding dresses or to order one?"
"We're just looking. Can we try on these wedding dresses? Can we take photos too?"
"Our store just opened, and we're trying to attract customers by having many beautiful women try on our dresses."
"Then let's give it a try."
Lin You decisively agreed, and the staff member led us to the dressing area to choose wedding dresses. As soon as I stepped inside, I was greeted by a room full of wedding dresses, all pure white. However, in my eyes, this vast room was filled with Ghost Money.
The staff casually picked out two dresses from inside and brought them before us with a smile. "How about trying on these two?"
I noticed the red stains on the Ghost Money wedding dress and sniffed it; there was a faint taste of blood. Little Qiongqi, who had been peacefully asleep, suddenly became furious. I immediately grabbed Lin You and stepped back. "No thanks, we have something else to attend to."
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