Ye You shook his head and said, "No, their spiritual power is weak, and they can only maintain it for about a year. Around the time I leave, they will return to their original state." In the end, Ye You added, "Don’t worry, I won’t leave any troubles for the human world."
Seemingly hinting at Qin Sisi’s previous suspicions of him, Qin Sisi embarrassingly poked out her tongue, then playfully smiled and said, "You can’t communicate with humans or ghosts, but you find it very convenient to communicate with cats. You looked like a cat emperor just now."
An Emperor?
A sense of melancholy flooded Ye You’s heart. He forced a wry smile and said, "I am just a cat now."
His voice was low, as if it contained a great deal of helplessness and bitterness. Qin Sisi’s heart ached as she watched Ye You.
However, Ye You frowned because of this, "Sisi, don’t look at me like that."
After being momentarily stunned, Qin Sisi suddenly understood- it was Ye You’s pride. Even as a dragon caught in the shallows, he still maintained the dignity and pride of a superior. He could endure wind and rain, frost and humiliation, but he could not accept sympathy and pity.
Qin Sisi suddenly smiled dazzlingly, her eyes curving like crescents. She softly asked, "What do you want for lunch? I’ll make it for you."
Ye You was surprised by Qin Sisi’s reaction. He had expected her to blush and lower her head as usual, or to tread lightly, but instead received from her a radiant smile.
After a moment’s pause, Ye You answered confidently, "I’d like anything made by you."
The meaning behind Qin Sisi’s words was: My attitude towards you is not one of sympathy and pity, and what I can offer you will not be limited to sympathy and pity.
The meaning behind Ye You’s words was: I like all your emotions, your kindness, your tenderness, your bravery, your caution... even your sympathy and pity.
As the two locked eyes, a special feeling spontaneously wound into a warm stream, flowing through their once barren hearts.
During lunch, Qin Sisi asked Ye You what news the two cats had brought him.
Ye You answered, "They said they found a ghost, not too far from here."
Qin Sisi perked up, "Then let’s go tonight."
Ye You shook his head, "Let’s wait on that, tonight I’ll take you somewhere else."
Qin Sisi was somewhat puzzled, "Where?" What could be more important than finding a ghost?
Ye You glanced at her and answered leisurely, "You’ll see when we get there."
Qin Sisi glared at Ye You and pouted in fake anger.
Ye You chuckled lightly, stretched out his paw to rub her head a few times, and said, "I’m taking you to make money."
"Oh?" Qin Sisi was both surprised and doubtful, "What do you mean?"
Instead of answering Qin Sisi’s question. Ye You countered, "Sisi, if I can really help you make money, would you quit your job?"
Qin Sisi hesitated for a moment. Thinking of the thrilling nights, she knew Ye You probably needed her help. Plus, working during the day and catching ghosts at night would eventually take a toll on her. Then she thought of Yu Ping’s domineering pressure and how difficult she was to deal with.
Finally, Qin Sisi made up her mind, nodded, and said, "Okay, as long as I don’t have to worry about making a living, I’ll quit my job and focus on helping you find ghosts."
Thus, when darkness fell and everyone was quiet, under the protection of Ye You’s invisibility bubble, Qin Sisi spread the Wings of Rainbow and jumped into the vast night through the window.
The shadows of the night were dense, as if the endless thick ink was heavily smeared on the horizon. The special creatures that fear the power of the sun didn’t dare to show up during the day started to get restless and took the stage.
Under Ye You’s direction, Qin Sisi flew straight ahead. She was now able to skillfully control the Wings of Rainbow at a height of four to five meters. Though she felt the retreating buildings on both sides looked familiar, she was mainly concentrating on the Wings of Rainbow and the path ahead, so she didn’t pay much attention.
When Ye You pointed out the landing spot, Qin Sisi slowly reduced her speed and landed smoothly.
"We’re here." Ye You said indifferently, his gaze focused on what lay ahead, a hint of coldness flashing in his purple eyes.
Intrigued, Qin Sisi followed his gaze. When she clearly saw the four characters on a large stone, she felt as if all the blood in her body had congealed.
Xiyuan Park?!
The haunted park mentioned in legends, where Wang Ji’an went mad, the place that Qin Sisi had been curiously wondering about.
As if to accentuate Qin Sisi’s slightly frightened mood, the piece of moon that had been out earlier also hid behind the clouds, making the night even darker to the point of almost absolute blackness.
Suddenly, a cluster of purple flames lit up beside her, dispersing the suffocating darkness.
It was Ye You’s Ziwei Heaven Fire!
Seeing the small, bright flame, Qin Sisi’s heart found some solace. At that moment, Ye You’s gentle and somewhat magnetic voice rang in her ear, "Sisi, don’t be scared, I’m here."
Qin Sisi’s heart trembled slightly. It was the first time someone had told her, "Don’t be scared, I’m here".
To Qin Sisi, the most touching confession of love was not "I love you", but "I’m here". It seemed that as long as these words were spoken, all hardships, stormy weather, and terrifying creatures...everything was no longer scary. The person who said those words was a hero who, as promised, would help you confront all kinds of dangers that are thrown your way, protecting and caring for you.
Coming back to her sense, Qin Sisi looked at Ye You and smiled, "Okay, I’m not scared."
Qin Sisi’s radiant smile was clearly projected into Ye You’s eyes in the pitch darkness, causing him to be momentarily lost.
At that moment, a faint sobbing sound reached their ears. Qin Sisi was startled and quickly looked around, but all she could see was the ink-like darkness.
At this moment, the silence was deafening. The night was silent, with only the intermittent low sobbing echoing, clear yet distant. It seemed to come from depths of darkness too far to reach, yet also appeared to be within arm’s reach but untouchable.
"Is someone crying?" Qin Sisi looked at Ye You in confusion, "Who would be here this late?"
With his brows slightly furrowed, Ye You gazed into the distant darkness. His eyes were deep as he said, "It’s not a person."
Qin Sisi’s body froze, and her hands involuntarily clenched into fists. If it wasn’t a person, then it had to be a ghost. So, the rumors of hauntings in the park were true?
Is this incessant wailing coming from that ghost?
Even though she had already encountered several ghosts, Qin Sisi still felt her scalp tingling and her legs going weak at this moment. The scene of ghosts wailing in the dark night was nothing short of eerie.
"Let’s go." Ye You, perched on Qin Sisi’s shoulder, said, then pointed in a direction.
Qin Sisi had no choice but to stiffly move forward.