Bai Lixin also entered the name “Xu Xiangtian” in the system, and the system quickly responded.
[Ding! Congratulations to player Bai Lixin, your answer is correct. Your current game progress is 30%. You have now entered the fifth day, with only two days remaining. Keep up the good work.]
Bai Lixin sent a message in the group chat: [Thank you for your answer.]
Twin Ponytails: [You’re welcome, you’re welcome. I was able to find him thanks to the photo you provided. I located his medical records based on his appearance and found his name through the records. Also, thanks to the Delivery Guy. If he wasn’t so familiar with the city’s environment, we wouldn’t have narrowed down the scope so quickly. In fact, even if I didn’t go to that fruit shop, you could have found out. I just got lucky. This isn’t just my achievement, it’s everyone’s effort.]
Mohawk: [It’s like the clouds parting to reveal the moon. We entered the fifth day and still had no clue. I thought it would end just like that. I didn’t expect to complete the first task. The rest should be easier.]
Mohawk: [The second question is about finding the reason behind removing the eyeball. I’ll write that part.]
A minute later, Mohawk excitedly posted in the chat: [I’m back! The answer is for the purpose of treating an eye disease.]
Everyone followed suit and started filling in the answers. Within half an hour, the task progress went from the initial 0 to the current 60%, leaving only the last question.
Man in the suit: [Finally, we see some hope. The last question: who murdered her. Hiss, how should we fill this in? “Her”? That refers to the victim, but since Xu Xiangtian is a man, the gender doesn’t match. In that case, this “her” should be the female victim who lost her eyes, and it seems that the girl has already died as the task uses the words “murdered her.”]
Mohawk: [Do we even need to think about this? The murderer is definitely Xu Xiangtian.]
Twin Ponytails: [Exactly, Xu Xiangtian wanted the girl’s eyes to replace his. So he must be the murderer.]
Bai Lixin: [Hold on a second. Don’t jump to conclusions. Think about it, Xu Xiangtian is just a librarian. He couldn’t possibly dig out his own eyes and transplant them. There must be at least one other person involved who helped him with this operation. If that’s the case, it’s not certain that the girl was killed by Xu Xiangtian.]
Mohawk: [You’re right, fuck, I got carried away just now. I almost wrote “Xu Xiangtian.” I want to leave this creepy place as soon as possible.]
Twin Ponytails: [Right, I really want to get out of this creepy place too! Sorry.]
Man in the suit: [Don’t say that. We’ve made significant progress tonight. We’ve completed the first two questions. Now, we just need to follow the clues and find out who the girl is through Xu Xiangtian and discover the murderer. We still have over two days left, we can definitely do it, so don’t lose heart.]
Twin Ponytails: [Yes, you’re right. Tomorrow, I’ll go back to that fruit shop and see if I can track down Xu Xiangtian.]
Mohawk: [You shouldn’t go alone for something this significant. I think it’s necessary for us to meet in person. If we don’t have professional tasks tomorrow afternoon, let’s all meet at Wangchuan Fruit Mix Shop.]
Bai Lixin: [Okay.]
…
As the early morning approached, Young King Yama left again due to busy affairs in the underworld. Shen Mo also received a call for filming. He bid a somewhat gloomy farewell to Bai Lixin and left hastily, taking a taxi.
Watching the two leave, Bai Lixin then took out the phone from his backpack.
——[You want to meet me? I’m looking forward to meeting you too. Believe me, we’ll meet in the near future.]
At eight o’clock in the morning, Bai Lixin received the system prompt for completing the task. However, due to his lateness last night, his title dropped from “Diamond Sleep Tester” to “Gold Sleep Tester.”
After leaving the task location, Bai Lixin hailed a taxi and left.
After half an hour of driving, the scenery around him gradually became familiar. Seeing that narrow alley, Bai Lixin quickly instructed the driver to stop.
After paying the fare, he crossed the zebra crossing and stood at the entrance of the old alley.
That day, he saw the Taoist get off here.
Even though all the clues now pointed to Xu Xiangtian, for some reason, he still attached importance to what the Taoist had said.
What’s the situation with the ancient tomb under X University? And who is this “Lady Yuexian”?
Were they unrelated to this matter?
Yesterday, he had sent a text message to the Taoist, but the Taoist hadn’t replied. He wondered if he could run into the Taoist here.
“Bai Lixin?”
A slightly puzzled voice came from behind him. Bai Lixin turned around and saw the disheveled Taoist with messy hair walking towards him from the other side of the street.
The Taoist widened his eyes in surprise. “Why are you here?”
“Did you go demon-hunting again last night?” Bai Lixin looked the Taoist up and down, noting his disheveled appearance. “You’re really going all out. Do you even sleep at night?”
The Taoist brushed off the dirt from his clothes and chuckled heartily. “What I did is nothing. You’re one to talk. You definitely weren’t idle last night either.”
Bai Lixin raised an eyebrow. “We’re not the same.”
‘I’m a God. Have you ever heard of a God dying from lack of sleep?’
“Hahaha,” the Taoist burst into laughter again. “Exactly, we’re not the same. I’m exorcising demons and ghosts, and upholding the Tao, while you’re a specialist in haunted houses. Sleep is all you need to do, and you’re more relaxed than I am.”
“Oh, by the way, about my earlier question, why are you here?” The Taoist looked at Bai Lixin with suspicion. “Could it be that you came all this way to find me?”
Bai Lixin shook his phone. “I messaged you last night, but you never replied so I was worried about you. I remembered that you got off here, so I came to try my luck and see if I see how you’re doing. Seeing you so cheerful and lively, I’m relieved now.”
“Oh, my memory,” the Taoist tapped his head. “I also had to send you my senior sister’s photo. But as soon as I got home, I fell asleep and forgot. Then I had to work at night, so I hurried off to the job site. My phone shuts off when I’m demon-hunting, so I definitely wouldn’t have seen your message.”
Bai Lixin said, “I just came to check on you. As long as you’re okay.”
The Taoist pursed his lips. “So, are you leaving?”
Bai Lixin looked down the dark alley. “Since I’m already here, why don’t you invite me in for a chat?”
The Taoist, “???”
Why does this seem a bit unexpected?
“Okay, come with me to buy breakfast. After working all night, I’m starving.” The Taoist pointed to a nearby breakfast stall and gestured for Bai Lixin to join him.
The Taoist seemed to frequent the place for breakfast. As soon as the stall owner saw him, she smiled and said, “Master, back for breakfast again? Should I give you the usual?”
The Taoist replied, “Yes, three large steamed buns with vegetables, a tea egg, and a bowl of porridge.”
“Alright, that’s five yuan in total.” The stall owner quickly packed the breakfast and handed it to the Taoist. Then she glanced at Bai Lixin, her gaze containing a hint of something unspoken. But in the end, she didn’t say anything and went on to attend to other customers.
The breakfast stall was busy. With the plastic bag in his rough hands, the Taoist took a bite of the hot steamed bun, revealing a satisfied expression on his face.
“As they say, a cigarette after a meal is better than a godly elixir. I’m having a bite after work, which is even better.” The Taoist ate while walking. “Don’t be fooled by how small this stall is. It’s been around for many years, and the taste is just as good as that extravagant feast we had the other day.”
Bai Lixin: “Considering how hard you worked last night, you should have saved up quite a bit of money. Haven’t you thought about going somewhere nicer?”
“This place is fine. As the ancients said, ‘Hidden in the bustling city, and cultivates in quiet seclusion.’ I’m focusing on my ascetic practices, and this place suits me just right. Plus, when I go out to exorcise demons at night, it’s not about making money, it’s about accumulating merits and virtues to avoid suffering in the Eighteen Levels of Hell in the future.”
Bai Lixin remarked, “You’re still worried about the Eighteen Levels of Hell?”
The Taoist replied, “Those who don’t believe in spirits or ghosts naturally won’t fear the Eighteen Levels of Hell either. But the more we can see spirits and ghosts, the more we realize that the afterlife is just the beginning. I have the ability, and if I don’t help out, I’m afraid that when I get to the underworld in the future, King Yama will say I didn’t do enough. So, I can only be a diligent soul.”
Bai Lixin silently assessed the Taoist.
His Taoist robe was extremely worn, he must have been wearing it for at least five or six years.
The Taoist had a slim figure, and even when he closed his mouth, the sunken cheeks were still visible.
Outside the alley was a bustling street market, where the cacophony of vehicle noises and vendors’ shouts wove together into a tapestry of sound.
Yet, these sounds seemed to have no effect on the Taoist beside him. He silently walked in the small alley, his Taoist demeanor hidden beneath the appearance of a commoner.
Just as he had said, “Hidden in the bustling city,” it felt like he truly secluded himself in this busy urban area for cultivation.
After walking a bit further, Bai Lixin followed the Taoist to his home.
The Taoist’s home was not large. Judging by the tableware and tea set, it seemed he lived alone. Upon entering the room, the Taoist stretched lazily and pointed to the sofa. “Have a seat here for a moment.”
With that, he went to the nearby bookshelf and after searching for a moment, he pulled out an album and handed it to Bai Lixin. “You can take a look. I’m going to wash my face and change clothes. I’m exhausted.”
The half-eaten breakfast was discarded onto the coffee table, and the Taoist entered the bedroom without changing his shoes.
As Bai Lixin waited for the Taoist, he absentmindedly flipped the album open.
The first page of the album contained a photo of two people.
Beside an elegant and tall woman stood a boy about the size of a radish. The boy appeared to be only three or four years old, while the woman seemed to be in her thirties.
The photo was taken in winter. The boy was dressed in thick cotton pants and jacket, while the woman wore a cheongsam that highlighted her figure.
Both of them looked at the camera, one with eyes full of tenderness, the other with a smile on his face.
Bai Lixin’s gaze shifted to the woman. Her facial features were delicate and beautiful. Although her features were nothing like Luo Mei’s, the look in her eyes reminded him of Luo Mei.
—A woman equally alluring like a fox, with the same conquering gaze and enchanting grace.
It also reminded him of the black and white photograph hanging on the school wall. The woman in that photo was as gentle and enchanting as water, and was unforgettable at a glance.
Three faces, with an indescribable sense of similarity.
Bai Lixin had a conjecture.
What if these three individuals were actually the same person?
First, the woman in the photo at X University; later, the soul entered the body of the senior sister, and finally, the soul entered Luo Mei’s body.
In terms of timeline, there was no issue whatsoever.
But this was only his conjecture; there was currently no evidence.
Bai Lixin continued flipping through the album.
The second picture was of the little radish himself. Since the photo was taken a long time ago, it had yellowed and faded. However, despite this, the photos were still well-preserved, indicating the owner’s care and fondness.
The third picture was of the woman alone, still exuding charm from head to toe.
Bai Lixin’s gaze paused for a moment, and gradually began to wander, as if lost in thought.
S419m: [Lord Host, please wake up. You have a family, and even if it’s a spiritual affair, it’s still an affair. Even though this woman might be beautiful, she can’t compare to Lord God even in her wildest dreams. You can’t like her.]
Bai Lixin rolled his eyes in silence.
He took out his phone from his pocket and typed “Luo Mei” into the browser to open the image section. His fingers quickly scrolled through the images for a moment before stopping.
Then, he tapped on a small image and placed the enlarged version next to the album.
Bai Lixin: [Take a look at these two pictures. Except for the face, isn’t the posture and expression exactly the same?]
S419m glanced for a moment: [It does seem like it. Are you saying this senior sister is the one who took over Luo Mei’s body?]
Bai Lixin: [Using “took over” might not be entirely appropriate, but I think there’s a 90% possibility. My intuition is telling me this.]
S419M sarcastically remarked: [It’s fortunate you’re relying on intuition and not your luck value for this speculation.]
Bai Lixin: […]
‘Who are you looking down on!
Reverse operations work with my luck value as well.’
Footsteps came from the bedroom. Bai Lixin quickly and silently put away his phone, lowering his head to earnestly look at the album.
Flipping back, the little radish had grown a bit, from the appearance of a three- or four-year-old to that of a five- or six-year-old. And the woman beside him still looked the same.
“My impression of senior sister is that she’s been beautiful and elegant since I can remember. Is she very pretty?” The Taoist changed into a clean Taoist robe and walked out from the bedroom. He sat across from Bai Lixin and began to devour the buns.
“If you flip through the pages, she’s always this beautiful no matter what she looks like. Fortunately, I’m a Taoist and won’t be getting married. Otherwise, if I grew up looking at my senior sister, I definitely wouldn’t be able to find a wife.”
Bai Lixin flipped through the album: “Why wouldn’t you be able to find a wife?”
“Do you even need to ask?” The Taoist forcefully swallowed a bun and took a sip of porridge. “I think my senior sister is the epitome of a woman. With her beauty and grace, there’s no one I see who’s better than her. If my senior sister had lived during the turbulent times of the past, she could be described as ‘beauty that brings disaster’.”
“Are you this little boy?” Bai Lixin pointed to the small boy, who had already grown to the size of an eight-year-old.
Bai Lixin also entered the name “Xu Xiangtian” in the system, and the system quickly responded.
[Ding! Congratulations to player Bai Lixin, your answer is correct. Your current game progress is 30%. You have now entered the fifth day, with only two days remaining. Keep up the good work.]
Bai Lixin sent a message in the group chat: [Thank you for your answer.]
Twin Ponytails: [You’re welcome, you’re welcome. I was able to find him thanks to the photo you provided. I located his medical records based on his appearance and found his name through the records. Also, thanks to the Delivery Guy. If he wasn’t so familiar with the city’s environment, we wouldn’t have narrowed down the scope so quickly. In fact, even if I didn’t go to that fruit shop, you could have found out. I just got lucky. This isn’t just my achievement, it’s everyone’s effort.]
Mohawk: [It’s like the clouds parting to reveal the moon. We entered the fifth day and still had no clue. I thought it would end just like that. I didn’t expect to complete the first task. The rest should be easier.]
Mohawk: [The second question is about finding the reason behind removing the eyeball. I’ll write that part.]
A minute later, Mohawk excitedly posted in the chat: [I’m back! The answer is for the purpose of treating an eye disease.]
Everyone followed suit and started filling in the answers. Within half an hour, the task progress went from the initial 0 to the current 60%, leaving only the last question.
Man in the suit: [Finally, we see some hope. The last question: who murdered her. Hiss, how should we fill this in? “Her”? That refers to the victim, but since Xu Xiangtian is a man, the gender doesn’t match. In that case, this “her” should be the female victim who lost her eyes, and it seems that the girl has already died as the task uses the words “murdered her.”]
Mohawk: [Do we even need to think about this? The murderer is definitely Xu Xiangtian.]
Twin Ponytails: [Exactly, Xu Xiangtian wanted the girl’s eyes to replace his. So he must be the murderer.]
Bai Lixin: [Hold on a second. Don’t jump to conclusions. Think about it, Xu Xiangtian is just a librarian. He couldn’t possibly dig out his own eyes and transplant them. There must be at least one other person involved who helped him with this operation. If that’s the case, it’s not certain that the girl was killed by Xu Xiangtian.]
Mohawk: [You’re right, fuck, I got carried away just now. I almost wrote “Xu Xiangtian.” I want to leave this creepy place as soon as possible.]
Twin Ponytails: [Right, I really want to get out of this creepy place too! Sorry.]
Man in the suit: [Don’t say that. We’ve made significant progress tonight. We’ve completed the first two questions. Now, we just need to follow the clues and find out who the girl is through Xu Xiangtian and discover the murderer. We still have over two days left, we can definitely do it, so don’t lose heart.]
Twin Ponytails: [Yes, you’re right. Tomorrow, I’ll go back to that fruit shop and see if I can track down Xu Xiangtian.]
Mohawk: [You shouldn’t go alone for something this significant. I think it’s necessary for us to meet in person. If we don’t have professional tasks tomorrow afternoon, let’s all meet at Wangchuan Fruit Mix Shop.]
Bai Lixin: [Okay.]
…
As the early morning approached, Young King Yama left again due to busy affairs in the underworld. Shen Mo also received a call for filming. He bid a somewhat gloomy farewell to Bai Lixin and left hastily, taking a taxi.
Watching the two leave, Bai Lixin then took out the phone from his backpack.
——[You want to meet me? I’m looking forward to meeting you too. Believe me, we’ll meet in the near future.]
At eight o’clock in the morning, Bai Lixin received the system prompt for completing the task. However, due to his lateness last night, his title dropped from “Diamond Sleep Tester” to “Gold Sleep Tester.”
After leaving the task location, Bai Lixin hailed a taxi and left.
After half an hour of driving, the scenery around him gradually became familiar. Seeing that narrow alley, Bai Lixin quickly instructed the driver to stop.
After paying the fare, he crossed the zebra crossing and stood at the entrance of the old alley.
That day, he saw the Taoist get off here.
Even though all the clues now pointed to Xu Xiangtian, for some reason, he still attached importance to what the Taoist had said.
What’s the situation with the ancient tomb under X University? And who is this “Lady Yuexian”?
Were they unrelated to this matter?
Yesterday, he had sent a text message to the Taoist, but the Taoist hadn’t replied. He wondered if he could run into the Taoist here.
“Bai Lixin?”
A slightly puzzled voice came from behind him. Bai Lixin turned around and saw the disheveled Taoist with messy hair walking towards him from the other side of the street.
The Taoist widened his eyes in surprise. “Why are you here?”
“Did you go demon-hunting again last night?” Bai Lixin looked the Taoist up and down, noting his disheveled appearance. “You’re really going all out. Do you even sleep at night?”
The Taoist brushed off the dirt from his clothes and chuckled heartily. “What I did is nothing. You’re one to talk. You definitely weren’t idle last night either.”
Bai Lixin raised an eyebrow. “We’re not the same.”
‘I’m a God. Have you ever heard of a God dying from lack of sleep?’
“Hahaha,” the Taoist burst into laughter again. “Exactly, we’re not the same. I’m exorcising demons and ghosts, and upholding the Tao, while you’re a specialist in haunted houses. Sleep is all you need to do, and you’re more relaxed than I am.”
“Oh, by the way, about my earlier question, why are you here?” The Taoist looked at Bai Lixin with suspicion. “Could it be that you came all this way to find me?”
Bai Lixin shook his phone. “I messaged you last night, but you never replied so I was worried about you. I remembered that you got off here, so I came to try my luck and see if I see how you’re doing. Seeing you so cheerful and lively, I’m relieved now.”
“Oh, my memory,” the Taoist tapped his head. “I also had to send you my senior sister’s photo. But as soon as I got home, I fell asleep and forgot. Then I had to work at night, so I hurried off to the job site. My phone shuts off when I’m demon-hunting, so I definitely wouldn’t have seen your message.”
Bai Lixin said, “I just came to check on you. As long as you’re okay.”
The Taoist pursed his lips. “So, are you leaving?”
Bai Lixin looked down the dark alley. “Since I’m already here, why don’t you invite me in for a chat?”
The Taoist, “???”
Why does this seem a bit unexpected?
“Okay, come with me to buy breakfast. After working all night, I’m starving.” The Taoist pointed to a nearby breakfast stall and gestured for Bai Lixin to join him.
The Taoist seemed to frequent the place for breakfast. As soon as the stall owner saw him, she smiled and said, “Master, back for breakfast again? Should I give you the usual?”
The Taoist replied, “Yes, three large steamed buns with vegetables, a tea egg, and a bowl of porridge.”
“Alright, that’s five yuan in total.” The stall owner quickly packed the breakfast and handed it to the Taoist. Then she glanced at Bai Lixin, her gaze containing a hint of something unspoken. But in the end, she didn’t say anything and went on to attend to other customers.
The breakfast stall was busy. With the plastic bag in his rough hands, the Taoist took a bite of the hot steamed bun, revealing a satisfied expression on his face.
“As they say, a cigarette after a meal is better than a godly elixir. I’m having a bite after work, which is even better.” The Taoist ate while walking. “Don’t be fooled by how small this stall is. It’s been around for many years, and the taste is just as good as that extravagant feast we had the other day.”
Bai Lixin: “Considering how hard you worked last night, you should have saved up quite a bit of money. Haven’t you thought about going somewhere nicer?”
“This place is fine. As the ancients said, ‘Hidden in the bustling city, and cultivates in quiet seclusion.’ I’m focusing on my ascetic practices, and this place suits me just right. Plus, when I go out to exorcise demons at night, it’s not about making money, it’s about accumulating merits and virtues to avoid suffering in the Eighteen Levels of Hell in the future.”
Bai Lixin remarked, “You’re still worried about the Eighteen Levels of Hell?”
The Taoist replied, “Those who don’t believe in spirits or ghosts naturally won’t fear the Eighteen Levels of Hell either. But the more we can see spirits and ghosts, the more we realize that the afterlife is just the beginning. I have the ability, and if I don’t help out, I’m afraid that when I get to the underworld in the future, King Yama will say I didn’t do enough. So, I can only be a diligent soul.”
Bai Lixin silently assessed the Taoist.
His Taoist robe was extremely worn, he must have been wearing it for at least five or six years.
The Taoist had a slim figure, and even when he closed his mouth, the sunken cheeks were still visible.
Outside the alley was a bustling street market, where the cacophony of vehicle noises and vendors’ shouts wove together into a tapestry of sound.
Yet, these sounds seemed to have no effect on the Taoist beside him. He silently walked in the small alley, his Taoist demeanor hidden beneath the appearance of a commoner.
Just as he had said, “Hidden in the bustling city,” it felt like he truly secluded himself in this busy urban area for cultivation.
After walking a bit further, Bai Lixin followed the Taoist to his home.
The Taoist’s home was not large. Judging by the tableware and tea set, it seemed he lived alone. Upon entering the room, the Taoist stretched lazily and pointed to the sofa. “Have a seat here for a moment.”
With that, he went to the nearby bookshelf and after searching for a moment, he pulled out an album and handed it to Bai Lixin. “You can take a look. I’m going to wash my face and change clothes. I’m exhausted.”
The half-eaten breakfast was discarded onto the coffee table, and the Taoist entered the bedroom without changing his shoes.
As Bai Lixin waited for the Taoist, he absentmindedly flipped the album open.
The first page of the album contained a photo of two people.
Beside an elegant and tall woman stood a boy about the size of a radish. The boy appeared to be only three or four years old, while the woman seemed to be in her thirties.
The photo was taken in winter. The boy was dressed in thick cotton pants and jacket, while the woman wore a cheongsam that highlighted her figure.
Both of them looked at the camera, one with eyes full of tenderness, the other with a smile on his face.
Bai Lixin’s gaze shifted to the woman. Her facial features were delicate and beautiful. Although her features were nothing like Luo Mei’s, the look in her eyes reminded him of Luo Mei.
—A woman equally alluring like a fox, with the same conquering gaze and enchanting grace.
It also reminded him of the black and white photograph hanging on the school wall. The woman in that photo was as gentle and enchanting as water, and was unforgettable at a glance.
Three faces, with an indescribable sense of similarity.
Bai Lixin had a conjecture.
What if these three individuals were actually the same person?
First, the woman in the photo at X University; later, the soul entered the body of the senior sister, and finally, the soul entered Luo Mei’s body.
In terms of timeline, there was no issue whatsoever.
But this was only his conjecture; there was currently no evidence.
Bai Lixin continued flipping through the album.
The second picture was of the little radish himself. Since the photo was taken a long time ago, it had yellowed and faded. However, despite this, the photos were still well-preserved, indicating the owner’s care and fondness.
The third picture was of the woman alone, still exuding charm from head to toe.
Bai Lixin’s gaze paused for a moment, and gradually began to wander, as if lost in thought.
S419m: [Lord Host, please wake up. You have a family, and even if it’s a spiritual affair, it’s still an affair. Even though this woman might be beautiful, she can’t compare to Lord God even in her wildest dreams. You can’t like her.]
Bai Lixin rolled his eyes in silence.
He took out his phone from his pocket and typed “Luo Mei” into the browser to open the image section. His fingers quickly scrolled through the images for a moment before stopping.
Then, he tapped on a small image and placed the enlarged version next to the album.
Bai Lixin: [Take a look at these two pictures. Except for the face, isn’t the posture and expression exactly the same?]
S419m glanced for a moment: [It does seem like it. Are you saying this senior sister is the one who took over Luo Mei’s body?]
Bai Lixin: [Using “took over” might not be entirely appropriate, but I think there’s a 90% possibility. My intuition is telling me this.]
S419M sarcastically remarked: [It’s fortunate you’re relying on intuition and not your luck value for this speculation.]
Bai Lixin: […]
‘Who are you looking down on!
Reverse operations work with my luck value as well.’
Footsteps came from the bedroom. Bai Lixin quickly and silently put away his phone, lowering his head to earnestly look at the album.
Flipping back, the little radish had grown a bit, from the appearance of a three- or four-year-old to that of a five- or six-year-old. And the woman beside him still looked the same.
“My impression of senior sister is that she’s been beautiful and elegant since I can remember. Is she very pretty?” The Taoist changed into a clean Taoist robe and walked out from the bedroom. He sat across from Bai Lixin and began to devour the buns.
“If you flip through the pages, she’s always this beautiful no matter what she looks like. Fortunately, I’m a Taoist and won’t be getting married. Otherwise, if I grew up looking at my senior sister, I definitely wouldn’t be able to find a wife.”
Bai Lixin flipped through the album: “Why wouldn’t you be able to find a wife?”
“Do you even need to ask?” The Taoist forcefully swallowed a bun and took a sip of porridge. “I think my senior sister is the epitome of a woman. With her beauty and grace, there’s no one I see who’s better than her. If my senior sister had lived during the turbulent times of the past, she could be described as ‘beauty that brings disaster’.”
“Are you this little boy?” Bai Lixin pointed to the small boy, who had already grown to the size of an eight-year-old.
