Chapter 84: The Arrival of the Wicked Guest, the Ghostly Infant Steals Fortune

Chapter 84 - 84: The Arrival of the Wicked Guest, the Ghostly Infant Steals Fortune Note: If you want the continuity of this story consider to join Pãtreon/Flokixy to access advance Chapters and To Support The Daily Update "Before that, Big Sister, you need to invite her out." There were many ways to break the fortune-transfer charm, but all of them required a face-to-face encounter to be effective. Yao Yao explained slowly. Since the ritual wasn't yet complete, the tools used for transferring fortune should still be in the other party's possession. As long as she showed up, Yao Yao would have a way to reclaim the stolen luck. "This... we really need to meet?" Ming Fei's expression turned troubled. In her mind, if Ruan Zhengzheng had already been stealing from her, would she dare to show her face? Seeing the master's serious demeanor, Ming Fei knew there was no room for negotiation and could only nod. "Then I'll give it a try." With that, she opened WeChat, found the person in her contact list, and began typing on the keyboard. Yao Yao wasn't in a rush. She sat on the sofa, her chubby little hands rummaging through her bag to pull out a pack of milk tablets. She adored these milk tablets; they had a rich milky flavor with a hint of strawberry, making them fragrant and delicious. Every time she went out, she always made sure to carry a few packs. "Master, please have some water." In the meantime, Yang Mei walked over. She grabbed a bottle of milk tea from the fridge and handed it to Yao Yao. It was clear to her that although the master was powerful, she still had a childlike side. This dairy-based drink should appeal to her. Sure enough, Yao Yao's eyes lit up slightly. After saying "thank you," she reached out to take the milk tea. "Mr. Gu, what would you like to drink? Coffee or water?" Yang Mei turned to look at Gu Yu. She knew that without him, they wouldn't have been able to invite the master here. Therefore, she felt deeply grateful to Gu Yu. Gu Yu wanted to say "no need," but seeing his sister sipping the milk tea happily, he suddenly became curious about its taste. "I'll have the milk tea too!" He was always straightforward when he wanted something. This time, it was Yang Mei's turn to be surprised. She hadn't expected Gu Yu to like this drink as well. However, she quickly recovered and nodded, getting up to grab another bottle from the fridge. After trying a couple of sips, Gu Yu found it quite good and carefully noted the brand, planning to stock up for Yao Yao when he returned home. "Master, do you really think that woman will come?" Taking advantage of the lull, Yang Mei couldn't help but voice her doubts. She shared the same thoughts as her artist. What thief would dare to confront their victim? Most likely, she'd stay far away. If that was the case, how could they undo the fortune-stealing curse? Yao Yao had a favorable impression of this auntie who gave her something nice to drink. She shook her head and said, "Don't worry, she will definitely come." The reason for her certainty was the other party's greed. If the other party had known when to stop, they wouldn't dare to show up. But since they kept draining Ming Fei's fortune, it meant they were addicted and wanted to completely seize another person's fate. The fortune-stealing technique came in two stages. The first stage was borrowing, which only involved luck. The victim's fate remained intact on their body. Luck couldn't be entirely borrowed—it would always leave a portion behind, anchored by fate. At this point, if the caster wanted to go further, they would have to proceed to the second stage—fusing fates. This fusion targeted the fate itself. Once successful, the victim would surely die within three days. This step had many taboos, the most important of which was that both parties had to meet face-to-face for the transfer of luck to occur. Yang Mei didn't know these details. Just as she was half-believing, half-doubting, Ming Fei finished her call. She looked at Yao Yao with a strange expression. "Master, your prediction is incredibly accurate. She actually agreed." "She even took the initiative to suggest visiting me at my place. She said she'd arrive in half an hour." The other party was being overly straightforward. If Ming Fei hadn't learned the truth from the master, she would never have suspected her. Thinking about this, Ming Fei couldn't help but feel her hair stand on end. This kind of hidden harm was truly terrifying—impossible to guard against. "Mm, Big Sister, take these talismans for protection." Yao Yao pulled out several yellow talismans from her bag and handed them over. Fortune-stealing was a dark art, difficult to control. She couldn't guarantee what strange tricks the other party might have up their sleeve, so caution was necessary. "Thank you, Master." Seeing this, Ming Fei happily accepted the items. Afterward, everyone else retreated to the rooms, leaving only Ming Fei in the living room. This was to prevent alarming the visitor and making her hesitant to enter. ... The other party was also punctual. In less than half an hour, the doorbell rang. Ming Fei took a deep breath and got up to open the door. The moment she opened the door, she almost didn't recognize the person. Ruan Zhengzheng was dressed in designer clothing, carrying a limited-edition luxury handbag, her makeup exquisitely applied. Her appearance hadn't changed, but her entire aura had transformed dramatically. From head to toe, she exuded confidence. This aura made her stand out in a crowd. If there were netizens present, they would undoubtedly marvel at how success seemed to nurture her beauty. "Big Sister Ming, I heard you've been sick for a while. I've been meaning to visit, but I kept running into things and ended up delaying until today. You're not upset, are you?" As Ruan Zhengzheng spoke, she entered the house, holding a gift box containing bird's nest supplements. Her demeanor was enthusiastic, seemingly no different from her attitude back when she was struggling to find work. Ming Fei could hear the subtle bragging in her words, and her expression grew slightly strained. After all, who could feel good being mocked by a thief flaunting stolen goods? She suppressed the urge to snap and forced a strained smile onto her lips. "Prioritizing your career is the right thing to do. I'm not seriously ill. Your thoughtfulness is enough—you didn't have to come in person." "Sit down for a bit. I'll get you some water." Ming Fei wanted to catch a breath. The strong smell of tea was suffocating her. At this moment, Ruan Zhengzheng suddenly reached out and grabbed her arm. Under the latter's puzzled gaze, Ruan Zhengzheng smiled. "No need to trouble yourself. I'm not thirsty. We haven't seen each other in so long—I have so much to tell you, Big Sister!" Her smile was radiant as she pulled Ming Fei to sit on the sofa. Her movements were so swift that Ming Fei didn't have time to utter a word. By the time she realized what was happening, it was too late to refuse. Something... wasn't right! Seeing her act so excited as if they were old friends reuniting, Ming Fei couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. She knew this woman in front of her was definitely plotting something. If the master weren't in the other room, she would have bolted already. And just as she suspected, the moment Ruan Zhengzheng stepped inside, she had already begun communicating with the entity inside her. At this moment, the latter slowly crawled out of her body. Its posture was eerie as it flew onto the sofa. Only when it turned its head did its face become visible. It was an infant. Its limbs were elongated, far exceeding normal proportions. Its skin was a bluish-purple, marred with patches of grayish corpse-like discoloration. Its eyes were large and pale, devoid of pupils or irises. Seemingly sensing Ming Fei's emotions, it suddenly grinned without warning, revealing a set of terrifying sharp teeth. With its hands and feet, it climbed up the wall, its posture resembling that of a hunting cheetah. This scene was invisible to Ming Fei—otherwise, she would have fainted on the spot. A moment later, the infant seemed to adjust its position. Its hind legs suddenly propelled it forward, like a spider baring its fangs, lunging toward Ming Fei's head. If those sharp claws and teeth made contact, blood would surely spill. Ruan Zhengzheng caught sight of this from the corner of her eye, her entire body trembling with excitement, for she was about to seize the other's fate. Thinking about her future star-studded path, how could she remain calm? However, just as the infant was about to touch Ming Fei, a burst of golden light suddenly erupted from Ming Fei's body. The change came too fast. The infant instantly sensed danger but couldn't stop in time, colliding directly with the light. The next instant, a piercing, ear-splitting shriek reverberated throughout the room.