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Chapter 48: Chapter 47: Cyan Ghost

Not long after, the cafe’s door was pushed open, and a girl chewing bubblegum entered, looking around while carrying a large package. Her short silver-gray hair looked exactly like the girl in the photo.

In the back corner, Ye Mingqiu’s pupils trembled slightly. If he wasn’t mistaken, this was the daughter of the Bloodthirsty Butcher from the photo.

Though he felt apologetic, he had no regrets. After all, humans and Red Hermits are natural enemies, and the Bloodthirsty Butcher was no good either. The things in his lab were the best proof.

Ye Mingqiu might feel guilty, but he would never repent for it, nor would he become soft-hearted as a result.

The silver-haired girl scanned the entire store, eventually locking her eyes onto a figure—a boy dressed like a student, namely Chang Feng.

She slightly raised the corner of her mouth, walked straight to Chang Feng, pulled out a chair and sat down, asking, ”About the Cyan Ghost, do you have any extra information?”

Cyan Ghost?

Is this a new Red Hermit?

Ye Mingqiu’s gaze shifted, but compared to the identity of the Cyan Ghost, he was more interested in the fact that the girl was openly asking Chang Feng for information in the cafe. Indeed... this cafe wasn’t simple.

Previously he had felt something was off; the cafe’s location was very remote, away from the city center. In a world rampant with Red Hermits, building a cafe here was undoubtedly dangerous.

More importantly, when Ye Mingqiu had arrived before, it was a rainy night. He had worked until close to eleven, and yet the owner hadn’t closed the shop, which clearly defied common sense.

If the owner were an ordinary person, they should have closed up early and gone home to avoid an attack by Red Hermits.

”Just chatting like this.... feels a bit risky, doesn’t it?”

Chang Feng’s mouth twitched, as someone suspected to be the Cyan Ghost sat behind him drinking coffee. He dared not discuss the person so directly; what if something happened?

”It’s fine, just a game character. Tell me, and I’ll reward you with items.”

The silver-haired girl leaned back casually, her bubblegum expanding again, her white flame-patterned earrings flashing occasionally in the sunlight, seeming to carry some special power.

Damn...

Chang Feng thought inwardly. If she hadn’t said that, he might have been fine. Her words now made Ye Mingqiu pay even closer attention to the conversation here, because he wasn’t just some ignorant local; he was a Spiritualist.

After a brief struggle, he noticed the girl’s gaze growing more impatient, so he decided to just spill the beans: ”The Cyan Ghost is very powerful. It’s currently unknown whether he’s human or Red Hermit; he can easily kill ordinary Red Hermits. His killing intent is enough to make ordinary Red Hermits plead directly... I’ve seen it myself.”

How does it seem familiar...

Ye Mingqiu frowned slightly, lifting his coffee for another sip.

”Level estimation.”

”Above S-Level.”

”Location of appearance, I’ll check it out.”

”North City District Mechanical Factory.”

”Okay.”

The silver-haired girl stood up and walked out of the cafe without hesitation, nonchalantly blowing a bubble, as if the S-Level+, mentioned by Chang Feng, posed no threat to her.

In the back corner, Ye Mingqiu quietly drank his coffee, feeling a strong urge to block Chang Feng in an alley and give him a good lesson.

”Knock Knock!”

Just as he thought this, the transparent glass beside him was tapped. Ye Mingqiu looked up outside in confusion and saw the silver-haired girl standing in the sunlight outside the cafe, smiling and beckoning him to come out.

Hmm?

What does she want?

Ye Mingqiu was unsure of her intentions, but being able to communicate with a transcendent from this world was a good thing. If he could gain more information, he could reap more benefits; this was great.

So, he finished his coffee and followed her out of the cafe.

....

Inside the alley

”Bang!”

The silver-haired girl placed the large backpack on the ground, leaned on it, and asked with a smile, ”Hey, do you know why I called you out here?”

”I don’t know.”

”Heh, still playing tough. The Blood Energy aura on you is heavy; it’s impossible for a normal person to be so saturated with Blood Energy.” The silver-haired girl laughed as she spoke.

”What, do you suspect I’m a Red Hermit?”

Ye Mingqiu remained casual, appearing full of loopholes, yet he was prepared for battle at any moment.

”Of course not, Red Hermits can’t drink coffee like you. They have a blood curse, preventing them from consuming ordinary food, unless... you’re the Blood-colored Venerable, but that’s impossible.” The silver-haired girl said.

”Then why are you looking for me?”

”Seeking a partner to share risks. You have a significant Blood Energy aura, indicating you’ve killed many Red Hermits or a powerful one recently. Your strength is substantial, stronger than that guy, which is why I chose to partner with you.”

The silver-haired girl smiled, casually spitting her bubblegum into a nearby trash heap, then took a lollipop from her pocket to suck on.

Is it really just that?

Ye Mingqiu remained somewhat cautious and suspicious, mindful that in Spirit Realm explorations, any situation could arise, and maintaining vigilance was fundamental.

He pondered and said, ”I’ve seen you before.”

”Oh?”

”Here.”

Ye Mingqiu reached into his pocket, pulling out a photo of the Bloodthirsty Butcher from the Storage Space, handing it to the girl.

The silver-haired girl took the photo, her previously carefree eyes becoming serious in an instant as she flipped the photo over, asking in a heated tone, ”Where did you find this!”

”While killing Red Hermits.”

”....”

She fell silent for a moment, her voice trembling slightly as she asked, ”And... the owner of the photo?”

”Killed by a Red Hermit.”

”Sigh~ killed by a Red Hermit?”

The silver-haired girl breathed a sigh of relief, lightly biting her lip and looking at the scribbled handwriting on the back of the photo, her eyes flickered, seemingly with a hint of tears, but she only said, ”That’s good.... that’s good.”

She accepted the photo, took the lollipop out of her mouth, and leaned closer, reaching out her hand, ”Pure Flame Association, Silver Princess, nice to meet you.”

[Prompt: Silver Princess affinity +50]

[Current affinity: Friendly]

Ye Mingqiu shook hands with her, lightly shaking, ”I am the Divine Monarch, nice to meet you.”

Silver Princess put the lollipop back in her mouth, saying, ”If I’m correct, you should have some connection with the Cyan Ghost, right?”

”Reason.”

”Just now, when speaking with me, Chang Feng’s demeanor was unnatural, there were no others in the cafe, I guess it should be related to you. You should have some connection with the Cyan Ghost or... you are the Cyan Ghost himself.” Silver Princess replied.

”Very perceptive.”

Ye Mingqiu praised.

Silver Princess, despite her seemingly careless and reckless demeanor, was actually meticulous in her observations, capable of noticing every detail, deducing answers from them — a bold yet careful individual.