Ha, Karma! – Chapter 22

Don’t learn this from her.

Fu Lianxue’s clothes got wet from the hug, so she went back to change into another set.

As a magnanimous demon, she decided not to be petty with this child.

As soon as she came out, she saw the little water ghost obediently standing in the living room waiting for her.

Wherever she went, the little water ghost followed, following until she became annoyed.

“You’ve already regained your freedom, why are you still in my home?”

Worried the little water ghost would misunderstand her kindness, she added an explanation: “I gave you freedom because I wanted you to leave quickly, no other meaning, don’t misunderstand.”

She certainly wasn’t running some kind of charitable home.

Words like ‘good person’ or ‘good demon’ had no business being associated with her!

The little water ghost wasn’t sad at all hearing this, blinking innocently: “I know, I know sister gave me freedom so I could freely freely go to other places.”

“……”

Fu Lianxue couldn’t help saying: “……your interpretation is too generous.”

The little water ghost scratched her face again: “But I don’t know where to go……”

Regaining freedom was her goal, but what after regaining freedom?

She had lost direction, could only wander around Fu Lianxue’s home.

“Ah!” she had a flash of inspiration, “Sister why don’t you keep me here, I’ll serve you tea and water, properly repay your kindness!”

Fu Lianxue refused without even turning around: “Not needed.

“The only one that can stay in this home under my care is it.”

As she spoke, she picked up the kitten in her arms.

Baobao looked innocent and even gave a “meow.”

The little water ghost looked at the cat, then looked back at Fu Lianxue.

“Can’t you have one more?”

“No.”

“Okay……”

The little water ghost completely lost her purpose.

Fu Lianxue stopped and looked back, seeing a dejected little water ghost standing motionless in place.

She remained silent for a moment, then spoke up: “Have you forgotten that you initially sought that man’s help in order to have a next life?”

Regain freedom, then reincarnate, rushing towards the next life.

Wasn’t this exactly her goal?

The little water ghost suddenly realized: “Oh right!”

These past two days she had been busy trying to tell Lin Yun the truth, forgetting her original goal.

Having regained direction, her eyes brightened considerably.

She looked at Fu Lianxue with curiosity and anticipation, asking: “Then sister, do you know where the Yellow Springs Road is?”

Fu Lianxue: “……”

She could tell, this was a lost soul.

Lost souls refer to those who, after death, due to various accidents couldn’t return to the Yellow Springs Road in time.

The longer they remain in the mortal world, the more confused they become.

However, they still remember they should return to the Yellow Springs Path, to welcome their next life.

But where is the Yellow Springs Road? They don’t know.

Too many spirits lingering in the mortal world will disturb the worldly order, causing disasters.

Then there are cases like the little water ghost, naive and innocent, exploited by those with ulterior motives.

Regarding the problem of lingering spirits, there exists a corresponding profession in the world—the ferryman.

However, she wasn’t one.

She didn’t know if the Black and White Impermanence would approve of her, and she didn’t like doing these guiding tasks.

She wasn’t that eager to help others; wouldn’t it be better to use that time to practice singing, play with the cat, or lie at home sleeping?

Those human demon hunters would naturally have someone who could do this.

“I don’t know, don’t ask me.”

Fu Lianxue held Baobao, turning away proudly.

“Then who knows?” The little water ghost asked when she didn’t understand, without hesitation.

“Ferrymen, or demon hunters… who also have the status of ferrymen.”

This answer made the little water ghost freeze in place.

Following that, she saw Fu Lianxue smilingly point towards the door.

“Perhaps the one I just chased out is one, you know.”

“Ah……”

The little water ghost let out a sound of despair.

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After Chu Zhaoqiu returned home, Chu Zhaohua and Chu Yun were waiting for her in the living room.

Seeing her close ones, her state relaxed considerably, fatigue showing again, followed by covering her mouth for a light yawn, before greeting: “Grandmother, I’m back.”

Chu Zhaohua nodded kindly, gently patting her head: “You’ve worked hard.”

Seeing her sister so tired, Chu Yun asked with concern: “Have you eaten breakfast?”

Chu Zhaoqiu nodded: “Mm, I ate on the way to find Chen Hong.”

Chu Yun finally felt relieved: “Good that you haven’t gone hungry.”

“Oh right, the Lin family said they want to treat you to a meal,” Chu Yun said, “They said you left too hurriedly earlier, didn’t get to thank you properly, and wanted to ask if you’ll have time later.”

The Lin couple were very grateful to Chu Zhaoqiu for helping their daughter see through that scumbag, and firmly believed in her status as an expert.

If not for Chu Zhaoqiu’s help in bringing the necklace, their daughter might still be kept in the dark now.

Of course, the conscientious little water ghost and another presence were also important in this matter.

“They also asked if the other person who helped would be willing to meet, they want to properly thank them,” Chu Yun finished, looking at her sister curiously, “Who’s the other person, did you ask someone to help?”

Hearing this, Chu Zhaoqiu’s mind conjured up Fu Lianxue’s image.

She couldn’t help but smile, not hiding it: “It’s Miss Fu.”

“Miss Fu—Fu Lianxue?”

“Mm.”

“Her?!”

This answer was eye-dropping shocking, even more so for Chu Yun.

That was Fu Lianxue, the Fu Lianxue who wanted to kill her sister!

Chu Zhaohua also spoke up, smiling kindly: “Alright, let your sister go up and get some good sleep first, you can ask slowly after she wakes up.

“Go on Zhaoqiu, you’re tired after staying up all night, rest well, eat after you’ve had enough sleep.”

Chu Zhaoqiu nodded in agreement, then looked at her stunned sister, smiling as she reached out to pat her head: “I’m going to sleep, we’ll have a meal with Mr. Lin and them when there’s time later.”

Chu Yun watched her sister leave, then turned to look at her composed grandmother, brows tightly furrowed, words caught in her throat.

But Chu Zhaohua just smiled calmly, not expressing her opinion on this, only asking her granddaughter if she wanted some fruit.

“Just picked this morning, very fresh.”

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The little water ghost stayed at Fu Lianxue’s home until evening.

She sat by the window lost in thought, engaged in an intense mental struggle—should she go ask the demon hunters for help or not?

The demon hunters stood opposed to her position, and she had been tricked by Chen Hong into harming someone…… the demon hunters would probably hate her even more, right?

Would they try to capture her as soon as they saw her, give her a soul-scattering special?

But she just simply wanted to reincarnate……

She turned back to look at Fu Lianxue, who was playing with Baobao.

Baobao would run to crawl under the cabinet one moment, then run to rub against Fu Lianxue’s feet the next.

Sometimes running too fast, its head would hit the cabinet.

It would be dazed for a moment, staring with round eyes back at Fu Lianxue, as if asking “why did this cabinet hit me?”

Then continue running around carefree, returning to Fu Lianxue’s feet to act spoiled, lying on the ground wanting pets.

Very carefree.

The little water ghost’s eyes showed nothing but envy.

She also wanted to be a cat……

Being a kitty had no worries, no need to work, and so much love.

Being a kitty was really nice.

As she watched, she also made her decision.

No more hesitation, she would go find the demon hunter, go find that demon hunter sister who spoke up for her and sister today!

“Sister!”

Fu Lianxue turned at the sound, and saw the little water ghost marching over proudly and confidently, asking with a determined face: “Sister do you know where that demon hunter sister’s home is? Tell me, I’ll go find her!”

Fu Lianxue raised an eyebrow.

But the next second the little water ghost hesitated again: “But what if she doesn’t agree to take me to the Yellow Springs Road……”

Fu Lianxue raised her eyebrow again, then curved her lips in a sly smile.

“Don’t be afraid, do as I say, she will definitely agree to ferry you.” Fu Lianxue said thus.

The little water ghost immediately came close to her, listening seriously.

Fu Lianxue sat cross-legged on the ground, raising her hand to press on her shoulder, with a friendly attitude: “I’ll give you her home address, and also tell you which room she’s in.

“You go directly to her door, enter through the window, and when you see her say: ‘Hey Chu, take me to see the Black and White Impermanence right now, or I’ll flood your entire room with water!’

“Just this line, one hundred percent effective, she will definitely take you to see the Black and White Impermanence immediately!

“Oh, and remember to look fierce when the time comes, looking fierce has more intimidating power.”

After speaking, Fu Lianxue patted the little water ghost’s shoulder with satisfaction.

After listening, the little water ghost was half-believing: “……Will this really work?”

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Chu Zhaoqiu slept until evening before waking up.

She woke up in a daze, took a moment, and picked up her phone in the unlit room to check if there were any messages.

There were.

More than one.

Even calls too.

And all these messages were from one person—Fu Lianxue.

Her sleepiness instantly vanished, very surprised.

Then she sat up and turned on the bedside lamp, reading through the messages one by one.

[Open your room window, prepared a gift for you]

[Why haven’t you opened the window]

[You haven’t even turned on the lights, saving on electricity?]

[……]

[Reply when you wake up, urgent to deliver your gift]

Chu Zhaoqiu read through them one by one, the smile in her eyes growing deeper.

Looking at this situation, a certain childish big demon had come by, but unfortunately she was sleeping then.

[I’m awake]

She obediently replied, then got up to turn on the room light, and also actively opened the window.

[Window is also open now, you can give me my gift]

Fu Lianxue replied quickly too: [So slow, I’ve already finished three ice cream sticks]

Chu Zhaoqiu: “?”

Eating so much ice cream at once isn’t good, right?

Just as she was about to send this message, she suddenly sensed something approaching in the air, followed by a “whoosh” sound, a mass of black vapor flew in through the open window, suddenly crashing into the wall behind her like it couldn’t brake!

Chu Zhaoqiu: “……”

The black vapor crashed into its original form.

It was the little water ghost.

She covered her forehead and slowly turned around.

Chu Zhaoqiu held her phone.

Human and ghost’s eyes met.

Two seconds later—

Little water ghost: “Hey Chu, take me to see the Black and White Impermanence right now, or I’ll flood your entire room with water!”

Chu Zhaoqiu: “?”

The little water ghost immediately bared her teeth and opened her mouth wide, trying hard to look fierce.

Chu Zhaoqiu: “……”

“Don’t learn this from her.” Chu Zhaoqiu said with great helplessness.

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