His eyes were captivating, a rare phoenix eye shape, exuding a dark, enticing seduction with every blink.
Yet, his gaze was steady and unwavering, free from any impurities.
Si Fuqing suddenly pushed him away and sat up. âIâm going to find Ningning. Iâll transfer the money to your account later.â
She quickly stood up, grabbed her laptop, and ran off.
Yu Xiheng straightened up, a slight twitch in his eyebrow. He picked up the teacup and thought to himself with a calm expression.
Quick to escape.
Next time, she wouldnât be so lucky.
Si Fuqing hurried back to her hotel.
Jiang Changning was eating snacks. Seeing her return, she asked curiously, âWerenât you with Mr. Yu? Why are you back so soon? Did something happen?â
Si Fuqing looked up, her expression somber. âI think my big sponsor tried to seduce me.â
Jiang Changning was speechless.
âIâm a person with strong willpower. Normally, I wouldnât react to such attempts,â Si Fuqing said righteously. âBut he matches my aesthetic perfectly, and he even used vocal attacks on me! Truly black-hearted!â
âSeduction wonât work on me. I wonât agree to a 60-40 split. At most, itâs a 50-50 split, and thatâs me being generous. No one else will get a penny from me!â
Little Bai raised its paw.
It confirmed that its stingy owner was telling the truth, even it was shortchanged on dog food.
Jiang Changning sighed. âHave some snacks, theyâre freshly made.â
Si Fuqingâs attention was diverted, and she happily picked up some snacks to eat.
**
The Five State team smoothly passed the third elimination round, leaving only the finals.
The Five State team quickly became the favorite to win, even overshadowing the West Deities team.
This OPL competition had two pentakills, both by the Five State team, while other teams had at most triple kills.
Si Fuqing regrettably noticed the odds were decreasing, making it harder to earn more money.
âBig brother, I found out why there are so many wandering spirits,â JI Xingzhi said, knocking on the door as he entered. âA nether spirit is about to emerge in Mount Akahara. According to my calculations, itâs either today or tomorrow.â
Nether spirits were emperor-level bound spirits with over five hundred years of cultivation, requiring at least twenty Celestial Masters of Yin-Yang to suppress.
Si Fuqingâs eyes narrowed slightly. âNo movement from the four major families of Eastern Mulberry?â
âTheyâve sent people,â JI Xingzhi said. âIâve heard that the insane girl from the Kusonoki family is coming too. Though theyâre all insane, youâre still the most insane, big brother.â
âThe insane girl from the Kusonoki family?â Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow. âKusonoki Akatsuki?â
âYes,â Ji Xingzhi said seriously. âSheâs not only a Class-S evolved being but also a Celestial Master of Yin-Yang.â
âI see,â Si Fuqing said, stroking her chin. âIf sheâs been alerted, it must be a serious matter.â
JI Xingzhi paused suspiciously, then said, âDonât tell me you know her.â
Si Fuqing nodded. âWeâve met and fought a few times. Unlike you, we didnât start as online friends.â
JI Xingzhi was speechless.
Indeed, insane people attract each other.
âWith so many people going, we donât need to join the crowd,â Si Fuqing said, leaning lazily on the chair. âIâll focus on preparing for the final match.â
JI Xingzhi nodded. âIndeed, our presence isnât necessary.â
The phone rang, and Si Fuqing glanced at it before answering. âElder Cai.â
âHello, Fuqing. Are you in Eastern Mulberry?â Cai Zhongnianâs cheerful voice came through. âGreat, Great Xia University has a medical exchange program there. They went into the mountains for a survey today and have a seminar tomorrow afternoon. You should attend.â
âInto the mountains?â Si Fuqingâs expression changed. âWhich mountain?â
âMount Akahara,â Cai Zhongnian said. âIt has thousands of years of history and well-preserved natural scenery. Theyâre surveying wild medicinal herbs. Professor Xiang, leading the team, has deep knowledge in cell engineering and genetics.â
âYouâre studying this area, right? Itâs a good opportunity to learn from Professor Xiang.â
Si Fuqing exchanged a glance with JI Xingzhi, her voice grave. âElder Cai, please contact Professor Xiang immediately and tell them to come down the mountain. Thereâs something wrong with that mountain. Itâs dangerous.â
âDangerous?â Cai Zhongnian was puzzled but didnât ask why. âAlright, Iâll contact them right away.â
A few minutes later, Cai Zhongnian called back, his tone serious. âFuqing, there seems to be a problem. I canât reach them. The system says theyâre out of service.â
âTrouble,â Si Fuqing said, meeting JI Xingzhiâs eyes. âLetâs go.â
**
Mount Akahara.
The sun was setting, painting the sky red, like a white lantern burning with red flames, dazzlingly beautiful.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Mount Akahara was also a tourist spot, but at this hour, visitors were descending the mountain.
Professor Xiangâs survey team, however, was still ascending.
âProfessor, in two hours weâll reach the summit,â Wei Chengyun said. âThe tents and equipment are ready. We can stay overnight.â
Professor Xiang, a woman in her sixties with high expertise in cell transplantation and genetics, nodded kindly. âAlright, weâll follow your plan.â
They continued upwards when suddenly they heard rapid footsteps behind them.
Wei Chengyun instinctively turned and was stunned to see the newcomer. âMiss Si? Why are you here?â
Everyone turned to look.
Chen Wenxin was also stunned.
Wu Wanying never expected to see Si Fuqing here.
Since being removed from âThe Birth of an Employeeâ by Director Qin, she had harbored a grudge.
But the past three months had been smooth for her. She had completed her thesis on cell transplantation and was set for a high score in her May defense. Her mentor was even applying for a patent for her.
During this period, nothing had obstructed her path, and she was about to become a successful person.
However, Si Fuqingâs appearance brought back the oppressive feeling from âThe Birth of an Employee.â
It made her restless.
Si Fuqing nodded slightly at Wei Chengyun. âIâm here for a competition and just dropped by.â
Professor Xiang recognized her. âI remember now, Elder Cai mentioned youâ¦â
âYes, thatâs me. Professor Xiang, itâs dangerous to enter the mountain at this time,â Si Fuqing said, glancing at the sky. âGiven your age and the fact that the women in the team have a Yin constitution, itâs best to descend now. Something bad might appear soon.â
The period before dusk, known as the âtime of meeting demons,â was considered cursed by the Yin-Yang world of Eastern Mulberry.
One must leave Mount Akahara before dusk, or they wouldnât be able to escape once the nether spirit emerged.
Professor Xiang was taken aback. âB-Bad things?â
âYes, some things science canât explain but are real,â Si Fuqing said. âFor safety, descend now and return another day.â
âSi Fuqing, what are you talking about?â Wu Wanying couldnât stand it anymore. She closed her eyes and sneered coldly. âThis isnât a variety show, no need for dramatic effects. Are you saying there are ghosts here? Itâs not even that late; the sun is just setting!â
âYou donât know the hardships of medical students, do you? Youâre a big star; how would you understand our struggles?â
In modern society, where are these supernatural things?
Utter nonsense!
âProfessor, donât listen to her,â Wu Wanying turned to Professor Xiang. âSheâs just a star who participated in a medical job-seeking show. She probably thinks sheâs a real immortal now.â
Itâs just a mountain. Why shouldnât they climb it?
She insisted on climbing.
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