Rules of the Strange: I Became a God in a Bizarre World Through Taoist Arts

As the night deepened and the dew grew heavy, Shen Xingzhuo slowly drifted off to sleep in deep thought.

But she slept very restlessly that night, even chasing after the strange creatures in her dreams.

Shen Xingzhuo slowly opened her eyes only when the sunlight shone on her eyelids the next day.

The nightmare left her drenched in sweat, so Shen Xingzhuo opened the window to relieve the oppressive heat.

The other side of the bed was so tidy that it looked as if no one had ever slept there.

If Shen Xingzhuo hadn't been able to see wisps of yin energy, she would have almost thought that sleeping in the same bed with her sister was just an illusion.

"Squeak—"

The door to the room was pushed open by the old nanny from yesterday.

Her slanted, triangular eyes scanned Shen Xingzhuo back and forth, her face always showing dissatisfaction.

Shen Xingzhuo was clearly grumpy when she woke up, and seeing her attitude, her face also turned cold.

"What's with that expression?" Her tone was harsh. "Today is supposed to be a big day for me, but you look like you're going to a funeral!"

The old nanny clearly hadn't expected Shen Xingzhuo to make a move; she paused for a moment before muttering, "Young Miss shouldn't be like this..."

The old woman spoke very softly, but Shen Xingzhuo's hearing was extraordinary, so he naturally heard it all.

The tone of this sentence seemed to be both negative and regretful, completely devoid of the disdain of yesterday.

Shen Xingzhu pressed his palm, a possibility coming to mind...

In the world of Taoism, there was once a sect that became famous for its "ghost-summoning technique".

Unfortunately, this sect disappeared from the martial arts world when she was very young.

However, Shen Xingzhuo had read the incomplete manual of the Ghost Summoning Technique and roughly knew how to operate this technique and what its drawbacks were.

The old woman's behavior just now seemed like she had been manipulated and suddenly revealed a trace of her own will.

Shen Xingzhuo's eyes flickered. If this really was a ghost-summoning technique, then was the wedding ceremony to come a real event from the past, or just a puppet show?

"Young Miss, please... wash up and change your clothes!" The old nanny interrupted her thoughts.

Shen Xingzhuo nodded and readily washed her hands and mouth before changing into the bride's wedding dress.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Shen Xingzhuo touched her cheek and turned to the old nanny, asking, "Isn't there anyone here to comb my hair?"

The old woman was clearly stunned. "No, no..."

Shen Xingzhuo looked away without saying anything more.

But in the old nanny's eyes, this was a sign of the young lady's utter disappointment.

She opened her mouth, her face turning bright red, but she could only manage a few gasping sounds.

Shen Xingzhuo took in everything through the mirror; the difference between this old woman during the day and at night was too great!

Although she didn't sleep well last night, at least no one bothered her.

If it were in the usual style of ghost stories, they would have wished she had no sleep at all! She would never be so peaceful.

This anomaly made Shen Xingzhuo even more certain of his previous guess.

This grand drama, after the ending was already known, actually reverted to its opening act.

So, after Pei Jinyu was destined to have a story that couldn't last, and to grow old together with her husband, who would want to see the beginning of the story?

Shen Xingzhu lowered her eyes and let the servants help her get dressed and sit back on the bed.

The wedding ceremony is to be held after dusk.

The second rule for marriage states that your feet must not touch the ground; your younger sister must carry you out of the house.

Shen Xingzhu rubbed the palm of his right hand and asked the old nanny.

"Where did the second young lady go?"

The old nanny hesitated for a moment before replying, "Miss Jinxiu didn't return home all night... Madam is looking for her..."

Shen Xingzhuo's eyes instantly sharpened.

My sister was definitely in her room last night!

This old woman wouldn't lie about something like this, so if she said that, wouldn't that mean Pei Jinxiu is missing?!