The invincible female ghost is a bit love-struck.

Chapter 16 Why the hell did they get entangled with me?!

Lu Yuan stared blankly at the old man from the Xu family in front of him.

The old master of the Xu family also looked helpless and said:

"You heard right, it's the little grandson that Gu Qingwan saved."

"Although Gu Qingwan rescued the boy, he still choked on water, which left him with a chronic illness. He contracted tuberculosis and died a few years later."

"The county magistrate lamented that his grandson had died when he was only a teenager, so he arranged a ghost marriage for him."

At this point, Old Master Xu shook his head helplessly and said:

"I don't know how it happened, but it ended up being paired with Gu Qingwan."

"The county magistrate, together with the clan chief, took two pieces and used them to fool Gu Qingwan's parents, who were already mentally unstable. And that's how it was done."

"Finally, they dug up the grave, opened the coffin, dressed Gu Qingwan in her red wedding dress again, and then reburied her..."

Lu Yuan's throat went dry as he stared in astonishment at Old Master Xu, a terrifying thought popping into his head.

"Well... Gu Qingwan had been buried for almost three years, and her body..."

He couldn't bring himself to say what came next.

But the old master of the Xu family understood Lu Yuan's meaning and immediately looked puzzled and said:

"It's strange, but logically speaking, after being buried for two or three years, he should no longer look like a human being, but after the coffin was opened, he was still the same as when he had just died."

"Perhaps it was that lingering resentment that kept the body from decaying..."

At this point, Old Master Xu couldn't help but sigh and say:

"I'm not entirely clear on the specifics..."

After all, I wasn't even born then, and I only heard about these things later.

……

Around 2 p.m., Lu Yuan spent a full two hours basking in the sun in the yard.

The chilling aura that seeped from the very marrow of my bones was finally dissipated by the scorching sunlight.

The person was like a cold-blooded animal that had just come out of hibernation, finally regaining normal body temperature and strength.

However, this will only last for one day; tomorrow at noon, I must continue to bask in the sun for two more hours.

"Brother Lu, shall we go?"

Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan came over and asked eagerly.

Lu Yuan sat up from the recliner and waved his hand dismissively.

"Wait here for a moment, I'll go up the mountain first."

"You two take the money and go to town to buy some things, buy whatever you need."

After hearing what Old Master Xu said, Lu Yuan felt a tightness in his chest.

But he really doesn't know how to help Gu Qingwan get rid of her resentment.

It's too awful.

These incidents are practically driving people to the brink of despair.

He tried to save someone out of kindness, but ended up losing his own life and that of his younger brother. His father went insane, his mother became mentally unstable, and his family was destroyed.

This is not finished.

In the very end, he even married her off to that little grandson, so she could continue to serve him in the underworld.

Who can withstand the malevolent aura of such a deep-seated blood feud?

Lu Yuan didn't think he had the ability to resolve such resentment.

It seems I can only wait until this job is over and then go back to Zhenlong Temple to ask that unreliable old man.

Although that old guy only knows how to drink heavily all day long, his skills are genuine.

Perhaps he has a way.

However, before that, I should still go and thank them.

After all, they saved my life.

Whether you're going to thank a person or a ghost, there's no reason to go empty-handed.

Lu Yuan had a dozen or so Heavenly Incense sticks left from the Jade Emperor Palace on Mount Tai on Earth, and he planned to burn them all for Gu Qingwan.

Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan took the money and went out to buy things excitedly.

Lu Yuan originally wanted to go up the mountain alone for peace and quiet.

As a result, Zhao Qiao'er was still worried and insisted on going with him.

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and realized he had some things to ask her, so he nodded in agreement.

……

On the way up the mountain, Lu Yuan and Zhao Qiao'er walked side by side in front, while Wang Fu and his group of martial arts masters followed far behind, keeping their distance.

"Did the people from Wuqing Temple come this morning?"

Lu Yuan turned his head and asked curiously.

Zhao Qiao'er tapped her delicate chin, her tone carrying a hint of indifference as if it were perfectly natural.

"Of course they have to come! What good will it do to desert their post like this? What about the century-old reputation of Wuqing Temple?"

"But I couldn't be bothered to see those few lackeys, so I sent Wang Fu to deal with them."

After listening to Zhao Qiao'er's words, Lu Yuan blinked and said:

"So, we're just leaving it at that?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qiao'er's beautiful eyes flickered, and she turned to look at Lu Yuan, chuckling softly:

"How could we easily bypass them? We'll stall them first and wait for someone of their higher status to come and talk to me."

Those few weren't qualified enough, and nothing could be negotiated.

Judging from Zhao Qiao'er's tone, Lu Yuan knew that his beautiful aunt was trying to make an exorbitant demand.

However, Wuqing Temple is not innocent in this matter.

As the largest tourist attraction outside the Great Wall, its fees are outrageously high. The owners pay a lot of money to hire you because they want professionalism and reliability.

And what did you do? You turned around and ran away when you encountered danger, leaving your employer to die. Now you're going to have to spend a lot of money to solve the problem.

These things had nothing to do with Lu Yuan, and he didn't care. He was just asking casually, and then he got straight to the point:

"Aunt Qiao'er, what exactly happened?"

To be honest, Lu Yuan still doesn't know why Zhao Qiao'er is here, or why she's performing that ritual.

Speaking of this, Zhao Qiao'er sighed softly and said:

"I'm being entangled by something dirty..."

Lu Yuan remained silent, waiting for Zhao Qiao'er to continue.

A hint of disgust flashed in Zhao Qiao'er's eyes as she continued:

"When I was young, my family arranged a relationship for me. At first, it was pretty good. His family wasn't very wealthy, but he was a very ambitious person."

"I really liked him back then, but then I found out that he was using my money to support other women."

At this point, a terrifying glint flashed in Zhao Qiao'er's captivating eyes.

"I can't stand it! Not only is she using my money to support a woman, but that woman is also a slut from a brothel!"

"In a fit of rage, I found someone to chop him up along with that scumbag and feed them to the stray dogs outside the city."

Lu Yuan: "..."

Well, I knew this beautiful aunt was not as gentle and sweet as she appeared.

Zhao Qiao'er continued, still looking displeased:

"It's been more than ten years, and I had almost forgotten what those two scoundrels looked like, but recently, they suddenly started bothering me again."

"Sometimes I would wake up in the middle of the night and see them standing at the head of my bed, staring at me menacingly."

"Sometimes when I'm walking in the yard, I'll trip over something for no reason. In short, it's really bad luck."

When Zhao Qiao'er talked about this, there was no fear on her face, only pure disgust and annoyance.

She paused, then said:

"Later, we consulted people at Wuqing Temple, who said the problem might be with my family's ancestral graves."

Lu Yuan pondered for a moment and then nodded.

"What they said is not wrong. It happened more than ten years ago, and it's only now suddenly getting back to haunt us. It's probably because there's something wrong with the ancestral graves."

The grave is unsettled, the dwelling is unstable... but how come...?"

Before Lu Yuan could finish speaking, Zhao Qiao'er interrupted him decisively.

"We've been tricked!"

"Many people in Fengtian City know about this. I guess those old geezers set a trap for me here beforehand."

A few old guys?

Lu Yuan guessed that it probably referred to Zhao Qiao'er's business rival in Fengtian City.

The Bailu Chamber of Commerce is the leading chamber of commerce outside the Great Wall, but it is not the only dominant force in Fengtian City.

However, Lu Yuan didn't understand these underhanded business tactics and didn't want to ask any more questions.

He took out an antique-looking bell from his pocket and handed it over.

"Aunt Qiao'er, if you trust me, I will come to your door to dispel your illusions after I finish this job."

"Keep this Jingzhe Bell on your person during this time to protect yourself from those two little devils."

This magical artifact is called the Nine-Aperture Thunder Sound Awakening Bell. It is a top-grade magical artifact given to Lu Yuan by the system after he slayed demons and monsters.

The bell is neither made of copper nor iron, but carved from the core of a lightning-struck, dark wood. The wood is as black as ink, and upon close inspection, one can see natural purple-gold lightning patterns flowing through it.

The bell tongue is a century-old coffin nail, which is offered incense to ward off evil spirits.

After soaking in cinnabar for forty-nine days, the nail head is inlaid with mountain spirit tear crystals the size of rice grains.

The interior is etched with the Eight Trigrams of the Later Heaven using a secret method, while the exterior is decorated with relief carvings of the twenty-four solar terms and cloud patterns.

Three Northern Song Dynasty "Chongning Tongbao" coins are strung at the top of the cord.

With this magical artifact on my person, I will definitely not be bothered by those two little devils anymore.

Zhao Qiao'er took the exquisite little bell with her jade-like hands, blinked her beautiful eyes full of charm, and looked at Lu Yuan with a soft and sweet voice.

"Auntie doesn't trust anyone but you anymore."

"When will my dear nephew come to visit his aunt?"

Hearing these alluring words, Lu Yuan grinned.

"I still have two jobs to finish. Once they're done, it will be at least ten days to half a month before I can go back to the temple."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely get this sorted out perfectly before the New Year, so you can have a peaceful and happy holiday."

After Lu Yuan finished speaking, Zhao Qiao'er pinched Lu Yuan's cheek with her slender hand, which was painted with bright red nail polish, and then said coquettishly:

"Let's hurry it up if we can!"

"Auntie misses you~"

Lu Yuan grinned, revealing a mouthful of bright white teeth, and said:

"become!"

……

Once they reached the mountaintop, Lu Yuan stopped letting Zhao Qiao'er follow him.

He went to Gu Qingwan's lonely grave alone, while Zhao Qiao'er and her group waited quietly in the distance.

Upon arriving at the grave, Lu Yuan, without saying a word, took out all the remaining dozen or so Jade Emperor Palace incense sticks he had and lit them.

Wisps of smoke curled upwards, carrying a unique and pleasant fragrance.

He respectfully placed all the fragrant herbs in front of Gu Qingwan's grave.

Lu Yuan didn't say much, but sincerely bowed to her to express his gratitude for saving his life.

Furthermore, he solemnly promised that he would find a way to help her escape her suffering and be reborn as soon as possible.

After he finished speaking, the lonely grave remained silent, without any movement.

Lu Yuan bowed three more times before turning and leaving.

Around 3 PM, everyone had finished packing up.

Lu Yuan and his two companions went to Donglin Village to find their next job.

Zhao Qiao'er and her group were heading back to Fengtian City.

The two were going to places that were not on the same route, one to the south and the other to the north. In the end, they said goodbye and parted ways at the entrance of the market in Ningyuan Town.

Of course, during this time, Lu Yuan was constantly reminded by Zhao Qiao'er to go to Fengtian City to find her as soon as possible.

Lu Yuan readily agreed.

……

Speechless all the way.

In winter outside the Great Wall, the days are short and the nights are long.

Just after five o'clock, it was already completely dark.

At this time, Lu Yuan and his two companions were still nearly two hours away from Donglin Village.

"Brother Lu, I'm hungry."

Xu Erxiao called out weakly from behind Lu Yuan.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Chengan immediately followed suit.

"I'm hungry too."

Hearing the shouts of the two gluttons behind him, Lu Yuan grinned helplessly.

He looked up at the dark road ahead and said:

"Just keep walking, and you'll reach Linjia Village. Their pork buns are incredibly fragrant!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan immediately perked up, swallowed hard in unison, and exclaimed excitedly:

"become!"

"That's great! I'll be eating five by myself!"

Looking at the pathetic state of the two people behind him, Lu Yuan couldn't help but grin.

He was just about to make another joke when the smile on his face froze instantly and vanished without a trace.

He felt as if he had been struck by an invisible thunderbolt, and suddenly froze on the spot.

Lu Yuan's sudden appearance stunned both Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan.

The two subconsciously looked back, only to find a pitch-black road behind them, with nothing but the sound of the wind.

Then the two turned to look at Lu Yuan and asked curiously:

"Brother Lu, what's wrong?"

At this moment, Lu Yuan stared intently at the thick, impenetrable darkness behind him.

There, a line of blood-red text was silently swaying.

Name: Gu Qingwan

[Type: Ghost Bride]

[Cultivation Level: Ominous]

[Weakness: Unfavorable]

Danger Level: ★★★★★★★★★★

no! !

This is an extremely ominous...

Why the hell has she gotten involved with me?!