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"Chen You...Shen You..."

Shen You finally heard the female ghost's voice.

In an instant, a deep chill seemed to envelop Shen You's heart. His body trembled involuntarily, feeling cold all over. Only the palm holding the "Fate Jade" brought a slight warmth.

Shen You's body stiffened on Tian Yi'er's back, but a smile slowly bloomed on his face.

"finally found you!"

An ordinary woman cannot make him achieve a breakthrough in one night.

But what if it's a female ghost?

What if he could get along well with the female ghost and gain "affinity points" or even "romance quests" from her?

"Only then can I truly achieve some change!"

"My time is running out. This is a path I must take!"

Thinking this, Shen You's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"I'm right here!"

Shen You looked up and shouted, "If you want to find me, come out and talk to me!"

The sounds around her seemed to stop for a moment, as if the female ghost had also been startled.

The next moment, a white figure appeared in the lotus pond.

Under Shen You's gaze, the only white lotus in full bloom suddenly grew longer in the wind, revealing a figure dressed in a white silk dress. The figure was pure white and immaculate, with a lady's hair tied up in a bun. Her face was beautiful and her figure was graceful, as if she were the most perfect creation in the world. A gentle smile was on her lips as she stared straight at Shen You.

"Shen You... Shen You..." she called softly again.

Shen You raised an eyebrow. "I already told you, I'm right here!"

The female ghost's expression froze, and her calls ceased once more.

"you……"

Her gaze remained fixed, but the smile on her lips slowly faded, turning cold. "...What exactly is it?"

"We can communicate after all!" Shen You's eyes lit up, and she became excited.

His first worry when he came here was that there was no human-shaped female ghost. If it were a toad or a giant python, he would turn and run away immediately.

The second concern is that the female ghost here cannot be communicated with. If the female ghost only knows how to eat people, then even if he has the "Fate Jade", it is impossible for him to form a bond with the female ghost.

Fortunately, neither of these things happened, and the female ghost spoke like a normal person.

"Just as everyone said!" Shen You was inwardly excited. Although this world had many mindless monsters, it also had many humanoid ghosts and powerful demons. These ghosts and demons could communicate with humans. Although humans and demons were mortal enemies, there were quite a few who turned enemies into friends, and even formed romantic relationships.

Before me is a beautiful female ghost with whom I can communicate, which means I can use the "Fate Jade" to form a bond with her.

"Greetings, young lady!" Shen You smiled slightly, perched on Tian Yi'er's back, and gave the female ghost an awkward bow. "My name is Shen You. May I ask your name, young lady?"

The female ghost before him exuded a chilling, oppressive aura. However, the warmth emanating from the "Fate Jade" in Shen You's palm kept him conscious. He used all his charm, displaying his most gentlemanly smile, hoping to leave a good first impression on the female ghost.

The female ghost, however, remained cold, staring at Shen You with eyes that seemed to devour him, and slowly repeated, "What exactly... are you?"

"I am nothing but a nobody," Shen You said with a surprised expression. "I have long admired you, Miss, and have come to pay my respects today."

Upon hearing Shen You's words, the female ghost fell silent.

Her eyes were cold, her face was ashen, and it was impossible to tell what she was thinking.

Shen You felt inexplicably uneasy and tentatively said, "Miss, I'm just a guest here, there's no need to be so cold..."

"What a pretentious charlatan!"

Suddenly, the female ghost shouted sharply. She floated high into the air, spread her arms, and sharp claws emerged from her two slender hands. She descended from the sky and pounced on Shen You.

"Die!"

A sharp wind blew, and in an instant, Shen You felt a chilling sharpness, as if a large net was falling densely from above.

"Oh no, I'm going to die!"

Shen You's hands and feet were ice-cold, and for a moment she was unable to react at all.

This female ghost was of unknown strength, but he was completely unable to withstand her attack.

"Am I really going to die here? No, I'm not willing to accept this!"

Shen You gritted her teeth; in this life-or-death moment, a surge of rage arose within her.

He braved the overwhelming sharpness and glared fiercely at the female ghost.

The murderous intent in his heart condensed into blood energy, ready to burst forth.

Just then, Shen You's gaze sharpened as he saw two lines of small characters floating above the female ghost's head—

【Third Sister】

【Fate Value: 7 (Strangers)】

"Third Sister!!"

Shen You's heart skipped a beat. She abandoned her original plan and shouted desperately:

"It's me, Third Sister!!"

sieve--!

The claws stopped abruptly at Shen You's forehead.

Shen You saw a few short hairs slowly fall from in front of her eyes.

He broke out in a cold sweat, his heart still pounding wildly.

He was so close to dying here.

"Who are you?!"

Third Sister gritted her teeth, her body lightly landing in front of Shen You, and asked fiercely.

Shen You slowly exhaled, knowing that this was the most crucial moment.

A bitter, broken smile appeared on his lips:

"Third Sister, you really... don't you even recognize me?"

Third Sister's beautiful eyebrows furrowed deeply as she looked at Shen You with suspicion and uncertainty.

She didn't want to believe Shen You, but Shen You's demeanor was indeed too convincing.

It made her wonder if this was really someone she used to know.

But... how could that be?

Shen You didn't say anything, but just stared intently into San Niang's clear, autumn-like eyes.

When Shen You saw the flicker of hesitation in San Niang's eyes, she knew she had made the right bet.

Shen You didn't say anything.

There's no point in saying anything more now.

Shen You reached out and gently took one of San Niang's delicate hands, which had sharp claws.

San Niang trembled, staring in astonishment as Shen You grasped her hand.

Shen You felt that hand was extremely cold, as if a chill was rising from it. Fortunately, his other hand was holding the "Fate Jade," which was constantly radiating warmth and resisting the chill.

"Third Sister..."

Only then did Shen You reveal a redemptive smile, slowly pulling that terrifying jade hand to her chest and gently pressing it against her.

Shen You looked at San Niang with boundless tenderness and slowly said:

"Do you know how long I waited to see you again...?"

"It was a promise etched in my heart that allowed me to overcome all difficulties and obstacles, and come before you once again..."

"Even though my appearance has changed, you've become the same way you are now..."

"But the 'fate' between us will never change!"

At this point, Shen You's eyebrows twitched, and a tear fell from her affectionate eyes.

Third Sister's expression was one of utter shock.

She stared blankly at Shen You and said:

"Could it be you...?"

"it's me."

Shen You agreed without hesitation.