Chapter 9: Why Does This Feel a Bit Like Pampering?

A graceful figure slowly stepped out of the elevator.

Upon seeing who it was, Qian Zhonglei immediately ran over in excitement.

“Master Shen, you’re finally here!”

If she had taken any longer, he would’ve considered running away.

This place was seriously creepy… sob sob sob…

“Mm,”

Shen Chujin responded flatly, sweeping her gaze quickly over the surroundings.

Then, her eyes locked onto the second door on the right side of the elevator.

“That’s your home.”

She looked at Qian Zhonglei. It wasn’t a question—it was a statement.

Qian Zhonglei nodded quickly, “Yes!”

His gaze toward Shen Chujin became even more admiring.

He hadn’t told her his exact apartment number—only the floor.

Yet she could immediately pinpoint the exact location of his home.

Amazing!

She truly deserved to be called a master!

He had originally been a little worried about whether Shen Chujin could solve his problem, but now it looked like everything would be fine!

“Let’s go.”

“G-Go where?”

Shen Chujin: “…Your home.”

“Oh… oh, oh, right.”

Qian Zhonglei quickly entered the code and unlocked the door.

But he didn’t dare go in at all. Instead, he awkwardly made a “please go ahead” gesture toward Shen Chujin.

“M-Master Shen, after you… haha…”

Shen Chujin noticed his fear but didn’t expose him.

She stuck one talisman on her shoulder and another on her phone, then started the live stream.

This talisman was a new creation of hers—it functioned similarly to an invisible camera, transmitting everything it captured in real time to her phone.

So even if the phone was kept in her bag, the live stream would continue as normal.

After finishing everything, she calmly walked inside.

【Douzi Is So Sexy: Wahaha, finally! I’ve been waiting for this!】

【I Love Spicy Soup: Is it ghost-hunting time? So excited!】

【I’m a Chill Elementary Student: Guys, do ghosts really exist? What do they even look like?】

As soon as the stream went live, the room filled with viewers, and the comments flew across the screen.

Once the door opened, a dense wave of yin energy hit them head-on.

Inside and outside the house felt like two completely different temperatures.

Qian Zhonglei shrank his neck. “Why is it so cold? I didn’t turn on the AC.”

Realizing something, his teeth started chattering.

“S-So… has she already appeared?”

By “she,” of course, he meant the female ghost.

The moment he finished speaking, a stool in the living room suddenly… floated into the air!

It swayed unsteadily and drifted closer and closer to them.

Qian Zhonglei’s eyes widened instantly, and he instinctively took two steps back.

【Mosquito Smasher: Aaaaahhh! Guys, did you see that? The chair is flying!】

【Runaway Sheep: I’m not scared… I just prefer the feeling of being wrapped up tightly under the covers.】

【I’m Huanhuan: There is a ghost! Aaaahhh! I’m scared to death!】

【Sleeping Early Tonight x4: Comment section protect me!】

【TuanTuanYuanYuan: Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves! Let our flesh and blood build a new Great Wall!…】

The chat was full of screams—clearly, everyone was terrified.

Of course, there were still some “skeptics” who didn’t believe it.

【Father of Internet Anti-Fraud: Hah, and you actually believe this? It’s obviously something being suspended to create a spooky atmosphere—just a typical filming trick used in horror movies. It couldn’t be more fake.】

【Heiheiheihei: Agree with the person above. I don’t believe in ghosts either. Look at all those horror live streams—every single one claims there are ghosts, but they always turn out to be staged with actors. So lame.】

The female ghost stopped half a meter in front of Shen Chujin, tilted her head, and asked in confusion, “Why aren’t you afraid of me?”

Shen Chujin gave her a faint glance. “Why should I be afraid of you?”

“Don’t tell me… this appearance of mine isn’t scary enough?” the ghost muttered, frustrated.

She glanced over at Qian Zhonglei, who was already trembling in fright.

That didn’t make sense…

Look—he was clearly scared out of his mind.

Looks like it was time to bring out her ultimate move!

The female ghost smiled.

But that smile only made her even more terrifying!

She opened her mouth, and a long blood-soaked tongue dropped out.

Blood began seeping from her eyes and nostrils, trailing down her withered, tree-bark-like face.

Her hair was long, messy, and floated backward wildly, as if a strong fan was blowing from the front.

She stretched out both hands, each with long, razor-sharp nails, making a strangling gesture.

A strange laugh came from her throat—half sobbing, half laughing.

In the silent darkness of the night, it was especially terrifying.

With her eerie laughter, the air around them began to churn. A violent wind surged through the house. Curtains slapped against the windows with a rustling sound. A cup on the table clattered to the floor and shattered. The nearby room door creaked as it opened and closed repeatedly…

And all of this wasn’t just seen by Qian Zhonglei—viewers in the live stream also saw it.

Because the talismans Shen Chujin placed on her phone and shoulder didn’t just transmit the real-time scene—they also revealed supernatural entities.

So now the viewers could clearly see the female ghost, as if they were right there in the room.

【I Need to Lose Weight: Aaaaaaaaah! It really is a ghost! So scary!】

【Crowd Eating Melons: Amitabha! Tathagata Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Primeval Lord of Heaven, Taiyi True Person, Great Sage Sun—please protect me! I’m a good person!】

【Teacher Hammer: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I want to go home and find my mom!】

【Balala Little Hair Fairy: I’m not going through this alone—I’m dragging others in with me!】

Balala Little Hair Fairy shared the live stream~

Seeing the terrifying appearance of the female ghost, the viewers were nearly scared out of their wits.

Not to mention Qian Zhonglei, who was actually there in person.

He immediately hid behind Shen Chujin like a frightened little wife. If he weren’t afraid that Shen Chujin might knock him out, he would’ve probably grabbed onto her arm already.

He was so scared he didn’t even dare to breathe, terrified that one breath might draw the ghost’s attention and make her suddenly appear in front of him and eat him alive.

Wuwuwu… so scary~

“Did I scare you now?”

At that moment, the terrifying-looking female ghost suddenly tilted her head and looked at Shen Chujin, like a curious child.

Shen Chujin: ……

She tugged at the corner of her mouth. “Mm, you scared me.”

“Really?!”

The ghost instantly leaned in close, excited, placing her hands on her hips with a proud expression.

“Hahaha, I knew it! I’m super scary—anyone who sees me will definitely be frightened!”

After saying that, she even began floating around excitedly in midair.

Seeing this, Qian Zhonglei was completely dumbfounded.

(⊙o⊙)…

What… what’s going on?

【The Moon’s Not That Bright: Huh? Why does the vibe feel kind of off now?】

【I’m Truly Invincible: Why did that sound a bit… doting?】

【Hurry, Let Me Kiss You: Are female ghosts all comedians now?】

【Cold and Shy Little Wife: Hahahaha, the streamer didn’t look scared at all! The ghost got tricked.】

Because of the ghost’s silly behavior, even those who were too scared to look at the screen earlier squinted their eyes and started watching again.

But just then, the female ghost suddenly floated toward Qian Zhonglei, extending her sharp claws to grab him.

“Ahhh! Master Shen, save me!”

Qian Zhonglei was so terrified by the sudden move that he cried out for help.

Shen Chujin, however, remained calm. She swiftly threw out a bright yellow talisman, blocking the ghost.

It was as if an invisible barrier had formed—bouncing the ghost straight back.

“Why are you stopping me?” the ghost said angrily.

She pointed at Qian Zhonglei. “He broke the vessel I was inhabiting. He should take responsibility!”

“Then I’ll give you a new vessel,” Shen Chujin said calmly.

The ghost frowned. “What are you going to use to compensate me?”

“Your physical body.”

Female ghost: !!!

She stared at Shen Chujin in shock and excitement. “You can help me return to my original body?”