Chapter 8: The Strange Encounter (Part 2)

The pink youth hurriedly covered his mouth: "I am sorry, that is not what I meant... what I meant was..."

The young man in pink hurriedly approached, displaying a somewhat comical smile: "Master Huo, when you were a psychology mentor, I was your number one fan. Back then, I was a freshman, and now that you are a soul mentor, I am even more your fan. I have been looking for you for a long time, and finally, I have found you here. This time, I will not let you go... No, I mean I will not let myself lose you again... Ah... No, I mean I will not let myself lose you again... Ah... What am I saying?..."

Do not touch that bed!" After Ye Qian finished speaking, she cracked a smile, revealing two rows of blood-red teeth. "Otherwise, even a deity cannot save you!

The four prominent indigo letters at the top caught Huo Jianguo's attention—Soul Puzzle

Ye Qian! Huo Jianguo shouted loudly: "Wait!"

Huo Jianguo suddenly turned around, swinging the iron ball in his right hand with great force.

Hehe! Hehe!" Ye Qian suddenly burst into laughter, her gaze shifting; just moments ago it was filled with pain and struggle, but now it carried a hint of cunning and malice.

The gale sweeps through, and the sudden rain pours down

You have mistaken an outsider!" Huo Jiangu turned around and was about to leave

Huo Jianguo took a deep breath, gazing out the window. Outside, heavy snow was falling, and faintly, it seemed he saw a figure standing outside the car window. However, when Huo Jianguo looked closely, the figure had already vanished.

What do you mean?" Huo Jian returned to his senses and took a deep breath, saying, "What exactly is wrong with you?"

White Impermanence, Black Impermanence, Pink Impermanence

Huo Jianguo's lips twitched slightly as he coldly said, "What are you doing?"

The darkness of night is a natural occurrence, but the darkness of day is entirely contrary to reason

The dark clouds resemble a ghostly face, glaring menacingly at the world below, occasionally roaring a couple of times, revealing its blood-soaked fangs

Huo Jianguo stepped forward, and the young man in pink shouted from behind: "Master Huo, I know you are a soul scholar, and your duty is to exorcise spirits"

It is clearly daytime, yet the surroundings are shrouded in darkness, appearing no different from night, and the streetlights on both sides have also been illuminated

Huo Jianguo grabbed the iron ball and was about to chase outside, but to his surprise, he couldn't lift it at all, nearly straining his back. He paused for a moment, then exerted more force with his wrist, finally lifting the iron ball into his hand, and then quickly ran out.

Huo Jianguo opened his mouth and uttered a single word: "Ding"

A vague voice sounded from behind: "My surname is Fen, and my given name is Wuchang."

Huo Jianguo took a deep breath, furrowed his brows, and gazed into the空.

Then, a faint humming of a song drifted in from behind.

It is me, it is me—" A slender young man wearing a pink jacket hurriedly bent slightly and then raised his arm.

The four-cornered iron objects on the elliptical iron ball have vanished without a trace, and the two tall, slender figures that were faintly visible beside it have also disappeared.

Huo Jianguo halted his steps, slowly turned around, and his eyes glimmered with an eerie red hue in the darkness. He fixed his gaze on the pink-clad youth for a full three seconds, then turned away and quickly walked deeper into the shadows

A loud bang echoed like thunder.

With a loud crack, a thunderclap erupted, and the young man in pink shouted, gripping Huo Jianguo's shoulder tightly

Huo Jian returned from the bar, looking around, but there was no trace of Ye Qian anywhere.

A shadow outside the window flashed by in an instant

Huo Jianguo's hand involuntarily relaxed, and at the same time, Ye Qian's hand also loosened.

The entire iron ball has turned dark again, and even the four characters of the soul puzzle are nowhere to be seen

Huo Jian returned his gaze firmly to Ye Qian, speechless in astonishment. He had already realized a serious issue; it seemed that Ye Qian's body had undergone some terrifying changes

As Huo Jian returned and turned into a small alley, the last echoes lingered: "Huo... Huo... Huo... Master... I will not give up..."

The endless darkness has engulfed what should have been a city of light

Ye Qian trembled as she reached for the wine, spilling it all over. Just as Huo Jianguo was about to grab the bottle to pour wine for Ye Qian, his fingertips unexpectedly brushed against hers. In that instant, an incredibly cold sensation swiftly coursed from his fingertips deep into his heart

Master Huo—" The slender young man in pink suddenly clasped his fists in a bow and earnestly said: "Please accept me as your disciple."

Huo Jianguo lowered his head to take a glance at the oval iron ball, feeling as if there were some carved characters or patterns on it. As he bent down to pick it up, he caught a glimpse of Ye Qian's feet already five meters away from him.

The second painting, faintly visible, features two tall and slender figures holding two enormous fork-like objects, which are taller than the figures themselves

The first painting, displayed in darkness, contains nothing else but a four-legged iron object

At this moment, the iron ball in Huo Jian's hand suddenly trembled slightly. After being washed by the rain, the patterns on the iron ball became increasingly clear, and in the darkness, the patterns and inscriptions on it were even more pronounced than in the sunlight

Ye Qian!" Huo Jianguo suddenly stood up and shouted loudly

Life is unpredictable, everywhere is impermanent, only I possess longevity, and the length of my longevity cannot be measured by you

With a loud bang, the window suddenly shattered, and a fierce wind rushed in, accompanied by the torrential rain that was blown in at an angle. An iron ball, about the size of a fist, also rolled in, making a 'gulu gulu' sound as it came to a stop beside the table of Huo Jianguo and Ye Qian.

"Master Huo," the young man in pink exclaimed loudly, "I beg you, give me a chance. I can cook, boil water, do laundry, and even catch ghosts"

"Step aside!" Huo Jian returned and shook off the wrist of the pink-haired youth, "I have urgent matters to attend to, let's talk next time!"

Huo Jianguo lowered his head to glance at the oval iron ball in his hand, on which the four large purple-blue characters became increasingly prominent: "Soul Puzzle"

"What a ghost!" Ye Qian also stood up in an instant, her long hair cascading down, obscuring her terrifying face.

The lightning tore through the dark clouds, emitting a sharp beam of light

Surrounding the large characters are numerous small ones, beneath which are various patterns. Darkness obscures the light, yet reveals what should remain unseen. Darkness serves as the source of energy for the patterns and text, allowing them to emit their own brilliance, revealing certain truths to the world.

Do not say anymore! Huo Jian returned coldly, "I will not take on a disciple."

With a loud crash, the wine bottle fell onto the table, spilling all the wine out.

At that moment, a hand suddenly rested on Huo Jianguo's shoulder