Chapter 1739: Humiliation

"If Grandma finds out we're acting on our own, she'll probably be unhappy," Xiao Ying said, feeling a touch of regret. She had been quite impressed by the handsome young man and truly didn't want him to be ruined by her Senior Sister.

However, her Senior Sister ignored her completely. Countless vines crawled along the ground towards Ruolan Temple.

Xiao Ying pouted. Her Senior Sister was arrogant and overbearing, relying on her familial relationship with Grandma. Xiao Ying dared not offend her, so seeing her disregard, she naturally didn't say anything more.

Still, she felt a pang of worry. It would be truly pitiful if that impossibly handsome young man were to be ruined by her Senior Sister.

After much hesitation, she gritted her teeth and quickly followed, hoping to find an opportunity to help the young man… Meanwhile, Zu An and Qiu Honglei had left Ruolan Temple. A faint, lingering fragrance still hung in the air, and the two followed its scent.

Along the way, Qiu Honglei occasionally tilted her head to look at Zu An, making him self-consciously touch his face. "Why do you keep looking at me like that?"

"That young woman, Xiao Ying, was quite pretty. Why were you so heartless to turn her away?" Qiu Honglei asked with a smile.

"She's a ghost," Zu An replied instinctively.

"So what if she's a ghost? I don't see any difference between her and a real person; she has all the necessary 'functions'," Qiu Honglei said, suppressing a laugh. "Look at Wei Suo; he seemed quite keen on starting a romantic relationship with a ghost."

Zu An said earnestly, "How could I be that kind of person?"

"If I hadn't been by your side, would she have seduced you?" Qiu Honglei sighed softly. "I was happy to appear in the secret realm with you, but I didn't expect to hold you back."

Zu An took her hand, gazing at her affectionately. "With close confidantes like you, why would I ever desire anything else?"

"We..." Qiu Honglei sighed inwardly, yet she was deeply moved. "Ah Zu~"

"Ugh~" Mi Li's drawn-out voice echoed in his mind. "I'm getting goosebumps."

Zu An was speechless. *You don't even have a physical body; how can you get goosebumps? Who are you trying to fool?*

"This scene of young people flirting isn't for me. I'm going to sleep now," Mi Li grumbled, then fell silent.

As a unique soul entity, she needed to sleep as much as possible to recover energy. Zu An and Qiu Honglei had rarely spent much time together before, so this rare opportunity to be alone, flirting and searching for the ghost, was special.

Although she had previously found the surroundings eerie and frightening, Qiu Honglei now found the environment particularly tranquil and beautiful, perfect for romance. She even hoped they wouldn't find the ghost, wishing they could just keep walking like this.

Meanwhile, back at the temple, Wei Suo was filled with anticipation, believing his luck had finally turned. He even tidied up the room, not wanting the ghost to find it messy and be displeased when she arrived.

After cleaning, he found a stool and sat down, musing that since his first attempt at seduction with the ghost failed, the second ghost must be even more beautiful to ensure success.

He knew that a woman of Xiao Ying's beauty would command a tea-and-chat fee of at least 98 silver taels in the brothels of large cities.

If 98 taels got you that, what would 298 taels be like? The thought made him even more excited.

*Hmm, when she arrives, should I pretend to be a gentleman or play hard to get?*

According to the stories in popular novels, both female ghosts and women seemed to appreciate true gentlemen more. However, he was self-aware about his own appearance; if he truly refused, he might very well push away a potential romance.

*Perhaps playing hard to get is better...* Just then, his ears twitched slightly. He heard a rustling sound outside.

Immediately after, a knock echoed. Wei Suo leaped up. The beautiful ghost had arrived! He rushed excitedly to open the door.

Meanwhile, Xiao Ying's Senior Sister had been consumed by eagerness all the way. Especially after hearing Xiao Ying describe the man in the ruined temple as shockingly handsome, more so than any man she had seen in years, she was beyond excited.

She couldn't help but swallow, convinced that today was her lucky day. And there was an ethereal beauty by his side—what a double blessing!

Her tastes were somewhat unique; she liked not only men but also women.

She had coveted Xiao Ying for a long time, but Grandma had issued strict orders, and she dared not disobey.

But today, there was a woman even more beautiful than Xiao Ying! Perfect for a threesome, as she had plenty of tentacles.

Being a tree demon by nature, countless thick, bark-covered roots quickly spread towards Ruolan Temple, heading directly for the room with light.

*Hmm, since they're two beauties, I shouldn't scare them. I'll be polite first, then use force if necessary. I hope they're not ungrateful.*

So she politely knocked on the door. To her surprise, the door opened the very next second, as if the person inside had been waiting right behind it.

The two faced each other, and in that instant, the entire Ruolan Temple fell into absolute silence.

"Ugh!" Almost simultaneously, both of them turned away and gagged.

"This is the 'shockingly handsome' young man Xiao Ying talked about?" The Senior Sister was furious, thinking, *That girl Xiao Ying dared to deliberately trick me!*

"This is 298 taels? Where's the promised beauty?" Wei Suo was filled with indignation and despair. In that moment, he experienced a plummet from heaven to hell.

With a bang, he slammed the door shut in anger. Although he had been looking forward to a tryst with a female ghost, he still had standards!

He was quite self-aware about his own appearance; even if the ghost wasn't stunning, he might have played along if she had a respectable face.

But what kind of freak was this? Neither male nor female! *I'd look like a handsome man standing next to this thing!*

Hearing the cursing from inside, the Senior Sister flew into a rage. "You little brat, you're asking for death!" *Bang!* The door and windows in front of her shattered.

Immediately, countless vines shot inside, almost instantly coiling around Wei Suo. Wei Suo was greatly alarmed and quickly struck back.

Unfortunately, the distance between them was too short; his limbs were bound immediately, preventing him from using his skills. He could only rely on brute force to try and break free.

"Oh, he's quite strong," the Senior Sister said in a muffled voice. Her eyes scanned the room, finding no one else. *That wench was indeed lying to me*, she thought.

"You may be ugly, but your vital essence is quite robust." The Senior Sister leaned in close to him, took a deep breath, and a hint of delight appeared on her face. "Sucking you dry should allow me to advance."

"Ugh! Your mouth is so ugly." At such close range, Wei Suo could smell her breath, which churned his stomach, almost making him vomit.

"You're asking for death!" The Senior Sister roared in anger, and a thick vine whipped directly towards his face. "Watch me suck you dry!"

In desperation, Wei Suo quickly grabbed the vine, his face flushed crimson, clearly using all his might. But the vine inexorably inched closer to his mouth.

The Senior Sister frowned and produced several more vines, pulling his hands apart. Wei Suo's hair stood on end; he knew this was a life-or-death moment, but he was restrained and utterly unable to resist.

He suddenly thought of Zu An and desperately shouted, "Boss, save... mmph..." In that moment of distraction, the exceptionally thick vine broke through his guard and entered his mouth.

"Mmph, mmph..." Wei Suo shed tears of humiliation. He had never imagined that he, a man of dignity, would one day suffer such a perverse fate.

To make matters worse, the damn thing was covered in hard, dense bumps! ...Meanwhile, as Zu An and Qiu Honglei were engaged in flirtatious conversation, they suddenly saw a female figure floating towards them from a distance—it was the ghost they had just encountered.

Zu An was about to apprehend her to ask for information when, to his surprise, a look of joyful surprise instantly appeared on her face as she saw him. "Young Master, it's so good that you're alright!"

Zu An: "???" Her reaction made him feel awkward about making a move.

Qiu Honglei subtly stepped between the ghost and Zu An. "Why do you say that?"

"My Senior Sister just went to Ruolan Temple to look for you two. I thought something bad had happened to you," Xiao Ying said, urging them. "My Senior Sister is very powerful. You should hide quickly. If she searches the temple and finds nothing, you'll be in danger."