“Alright, if you really like it, then I’ll give you that villa!”
Sang Feiwǎn asked, “How much did your family pay for it initially?”
Bái Jùn waved his hand, “It didn't cost money; it was a gift from the developer. Of course, they had something they needed from our Bái family, a kind of trade, so it wasn't entirely a freebie.”
“Later, it was my birthday, and I wanted to buy a new car. I asked my mom for ten million.”
“My mom gave me this villa instead, saying that houses hold their value better than cars, and that I was an adult and should learn to manage my finances. I thought she had a point. I figured I could sell it later and buy a car when I got tired of living here.”
“Who knew my mom would trick me like this! This villa can’t be sold at all! If I had known, I should have just asked for the ten million back then.”
“Okay, then we’ll value it at ten million. But I don't have that much money right now. I can only give you 1.3 million first, and the rest, I'll give you when I earn it.”
In Sang Feiwǎn’s opinion, a detached villa was better than an apartment building shared by dozens of people.
Bái Jùn, however, said, “No need, no need! It’s no use to me if it’s empty anyway, so I’ll just give it to you. I’m counting on you to help me get my fate back, so consider this compensation for your trouble.”
Sang Feiwǎn replied, “Getting my fate back is a separate reward, not something to be paid for with a house.”
Bái Jùn became curious, “So, what exactly do you want me to help you with? Tell me sooner rather than later, so even if I can't do it now, I can at least be prepared.”
Sang Feiwǎn said, “I want more fans, to gain more people's affection. Being a streamer isn't enough, so I want to enter the entertainment industry. You’re the heir apparent of Starry Sky Entertainment. After you get your fate back, your father won't be distant from you anymore, and then you should be able to bring me into the entertainment industry.”
“No problem!” Bái Jùn promised without hesitation, patting his chest.
He then sighed, “I don't even have a say on Whale Live. My status at Starry Sky Entertainment is even lower than my cousin’s.”
Sang Feiwǎn smiled, “Don't worry, it will be different in the future.”
Her naturally aloof demeanor softened considerably with that smile.
Bái Jùn stared, captivated, muttering, “Maybe I shouldn't call you Ancestor Grandma anymore…”
Sang Feiwǎn’s smile vanished, and she said coldly, “Put away those improper thoughts. Family hierarchy cannot be disrupted.”
Bái Jùn: “…”
It seemed he was destined to be this grandson after all (╥_╥).
That day, Sang Feiwǎn moved into Jiàng Yuè Mountain Village. She didn't have much, just what fit in a handbag she carried.
Jiàng Yuè Mountain Village was beautifully constructed, with exquisite villas nestled amidst green mountains and clear waters. However, due to long-term vacancy, it appeared somewhat desolate.
Many communal facilities, such as streetlights, signs, and benches, were also damaged.
Bái Jùn's top-tier villa was located at the highest point of Jiàng Yuè Mountain. It was in Chinese style, with front and back courtyards, each step offering a new view, all designed with exquisite detail.
However, as it was unmaintained, weeds had overgrown, encroaching upon the garden paths.
Bái Jùn gave Sang Feiwǎn the villa's password and opened the door with it. As soon as the door opened, a strong, chilling aura emanated from within, making him shiver involuntarily.
If it weren't for Sang Feiwǎn, Bái Jùn would never have returned here, and at this moment, he hesitated to enter, fearing that the eerie music might start again.
Sang Feiwǎn glanced at him and then entered the villa.
The villa’s exterior courtyard spanned over 600 square meters, while the interior boasted over 800 square meters, spread across three above-ground floors and two basement levels.
The two basement levels housed a gym, swimming pool, private cinema, and other facilities.
The three above-ground floors contained ten large suites of various sizes.
In addition to the regular staircase, there was an elevator for convenient movement between floors.
Madam Bái had spent over twenty million yuan just on the renovation. Unfortunately, she was abroad at the time and never anticipated the subsequent accident.
Fortunately, the Bái family was wealthy. A house was just a house. If there was a problem and it became uninhabitable, she could simply dismiss it and trick Bái Jùn.
Sang Feiwǎn was very satisfied after her inspection.
She particularly liked the garden terrace on the third floor, which was ideal for absorbing the essence of the sun and moon while meditating.
Without further ado, she promptly transferred 1.3 million yuan to Bái Jùn as a down payment.
Bái Jùn initially didn't want to accept it, but Sang Feiwǎn insisted, so he could only take it.
Noticing the mess inside, he prepared to hire cleaners.
Sang Feiwǎn said, “No need to trouble yourself. I’ll have help tidying it up tonight.”
Bái Jùn assumed Sang Feiwǎn had already found someone and didn’t press the matter.
He then thought of having someone buy bedding so Sang Feiwǎn could sleep comfortably at night.
Sang Feiwǎn stopped him, “No need to buy any. I don’t sleep in a bed.”
Bái Jùn looked bewildered, “If not a bed, where will you sleep?”
Sang Feiwǎn didn’t answer. She checked the time and said, “That’s all for now. I took a job last night, and it’s time for me to go out and earn money.”
“Is it about that celebrity who is raising a spirit child?” Bái Jùn had missed Sang Feiwǎn's live stream last night but had watched the recording later, so he was aware of these matters.
He immediately became interested, “I’ll go with you! I’ve never seen what a spirit child looks like!”
Sang Feiwǎn gazed at him indifferently, “Are you sure you want to go? You have a constitution prone to bad luck right now and are likely to attract negative energy. You might even be possessed by a minor ghost.”
Bái Jùn immediately backed down, “Forget it, I’ll go back to the hospital. It’s not that I’m afraid, it’s just that I suddenly remembered I need to get the wound on my head treated.”
Sang Feiwǎn smiled, not exposing him.
Following the address from the private message on Jīnwǎn Chī Jī, Sang Feiwǎn arrived at a villa complex called Star Dream Bay.
This was also a wealthy area; each villa was worth fifty to sixty million yuan.
However, in terms of location and environment, it was still slightly inferior to Sang Feiwǎn’s new residence.
After ringing the doorbell and confirming her identity, the villa's gate opened quickly.
Chapter 26: A Glance Across Ten Thousand Years
The one who greeted Sang Feiwǎn was the same girl from before, known online as Jīnwǎn Chī Jī. Even in the privacy of the villa, she still wore a hat and mask, fearing recognition as an assistant.
Jīnwǎn Chī Jī led Sang Feiwǎn into the villa's living room. After they were seated, she finally removed her mask.
Before she could speak, Sang Feiwǎn interjected, “Have your boss come out to talk to me. For fortune-telling and physiognomy, it’s best to speak with the person directly.”
“But we’re not here for fortune-telling or physiognomy, we’re…” Jīnwǎn Chī Jī lowered her voice and pointed upstairs, “Exorcising evil!”
Sang Feiwǎn stated calmly, “Since the evil was invited by her, it is naturally closely related to her. If your boss is unwilling to show her face, the matter will be difficult to handle.”
Seeing Sang Feiwǎn's firm attitude, Jīnwǎn Chī Jī sent a message to seek instructions.
A moment later, Jīnwǎn Chī Jī received a reply and told Sang Feiwǎn, “My boss will be down shortly. But given her special status, you will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement first to prevent leaks.”
Sang Feiwǎn nodded, “Agreed.”
After signing the non-disclosure agreement, Jīnwǎn Chī Jī repeatedly cautioned, “Don’t be surprised when you see her later, and don’t ask for autographs or photos. Our boss has been in low spirits these past few days, so please don’t startle her.”
Sang Feiwǎn responded, “Okay.”
Jīnwǎn Chī Jī then asked Sang Feiwǎn how much she charged for handling such matters.
Sang Feiwǎn held up five fingers. The other party nodded, “Five million? That’s acceptable. The price is quite reasonable.”
Sang Feiwǎn: “…”
Actually, she only wanted fifty thousand yuan, as this kind of task wasn't difficult for her.
Just then, footsteps were heard from upstairs. A woman with a graceful figure, dressed in a white dress, descended the stairs.
The woman was tall and shapely, with a pure and beautiful face. However, dark circles under her eyes, even with makeup, couldn't hide her exhaustion.
It was none other than the most famous film empress in China’s entertainment industry, Lín Rǎn.
She entered the industry at the age of eight, starring in numerous high-rated TV dramas and becoming a child star sensation, deeply loved by the public.
She later moved into films, reaching her peak by starring in movies that grossed billions of yuan, winning three Best Actress awards consecutively, and accumulating over fifty million Weibo followers. She was an absolute top-tier celebrity in the entire entertainment industry.
Compared to her, Kāng Xīn'ér was not in the same league.
Seeing Sang Feiwǎn, Lín Rǎn smiled slightly, “Hello, Miss Sāng. I assume you’ve seen my work, so there’s no need for further introduction, right?”
“I’m sorry, I actually haven’t seen any of your work.”
Sang Feiwǎn was telling the truth. Since her transmigration, she had been either busy streaming or cultivating, and had no time to pay attention to entertainment industry news.
The film empress, accustomed to being admired, never expected someone wouldn't recognize her and felt instantly humiliated.
Jīnwǎn Chī Jī immediately stepped forward, “My boss is Lín Rǎn, the great film empress! The youngest Best Actress in the history of the entertainment industry. She was famous nationwide at the age of eight. You’ve never seen her work?”
To emphasize, she listed several movie titles.
Sang Feiwǎn regretfully shook her head, “No, I really haven’t.”
This caused the little assistant to roll her eyes repeatedly at her.
“Alright!” Lín Rǎn reprimanded her assistant and said to Sang Feiwǎn, “It’s fine if you don’t recognize me. Just treat me as an ordinary person. My purpose in seeking you out is to send away the spirit child I’ve raised for many years. Please tell me directly if you need my cooperation.”
Sang Feiwǎn looked up towards the end of the staircase. A small creature, secretly hidden there intending to eavesdrop, swiftly scurried away.
Sang Feiwǎn then asked, “Didn’t the person who sold you this item tell you that once a spirit child is raised, it’s for a lifetime? Why do you want to abandon it midway?”
Mentioning this, Lín Rǎn nervously rubbed her hands. “They did say that. I intended to raise it for life, but I didn’t expect it to suddenly become so troublesome.”
To understand this, we must go back to the beginning.
Lín Rǎn was a fortunate soul, blessed with natural beauty and great acting talent. At a young age, she attained wealth and fame that others could only dream of in a lifetime.
However, as she grew older, the path of a child star naturally became unsustainable. She returned to school for further studies.
But her acting career had delayed her academics too much, making studying a struggle and difficult to catch up. Moreover, she was accustomed to the spotlight, and returning to ordinary life made her uncomfortable.
So, at eighteen, she returned to the entertainment industry.
But after many years, she found that her place in the industry was long gone. Relying on her past roles, she starred in a few dramas with mediocre reception and could no longer secure good roles.
Unwilling to start as a minor supporting character, she was possessed by a momentary lapse in judgment and listened to her agent, going to Southeast Asia to acquire a spirit child at a high price.
Initially, she was somewhat skeptical about the spirit child.
But after following the instructions, offering fresh flowers and food daily, and even using her own blood as sustenance for about a month, the spirit child began to respond.
For instance, freshly bought flowers would magically appear in the vase soon after. Or, the moment she returned home, the shoe cabinet door would automatically open, making it convenient for her to change her shoes.
Subsequently, Lín Rǎn's career began to flourish.
She starred in low-budget web dramas that major celebrities were unwilling to take, and they became huge hits.
Her subsequent films were even more successful than the last. People in the industry called her the "koi fish" of luck.
Only she knew that all this was due to the good fortune brought by the spirit child.
For this reason, she pampered the spirit child even more.
Delicious food, drinks, and various toys and clothes were all provided.
The spirit child was also very close to her. Even though she couldn't see it, she could feel its presence as soon as she returned home. She had long grown accustomed to its presence and didn't feel afraid.
Everything spiraled out of control only a month ago when she discovered she was pregnant.
The father of the child was someone in the industry. Although less famous than her, he was a good person. Moreover, Lín Rǎn was in her mid-thirties and wanted to settle down.
But the spirit child began causing trouble everywhere, smashing all the porcelain in the house.
When Lín Rǎn called it, it gave no response.
Later, it deliberately tripped Lín Rǎn several times. The most serious incident almost caused her to miscarry.
Furthermore, Lín Rǎn's luck began to decline.
A recent film she starred in had not yet been released, but the male lead got into trouble, causing the film to be shelved.
Several of her lucrative endorsements were also suspended due to various incidents.
These events led Lín Rǎn to believe that her pregnancy might have provoked the spirit child’s jealousy.
However, she and her boyfriend were genuinely in love, and she was no longer young, so she placed great importance on this pregnancy.
After much deliberation, Lín Rǎn decided to send away the spirit child who had been by her side for over a decade.
Sang Feiwǎn listened, then asked, “You’ve raised it for over ten years. It brought you immense wealth and fame. Do you know what fate awaits the spirit child after you send it away?”
Lín Rǎn hastily replied, “Don’t tell me! I don’t want to hear it! I have no choice. I have to get married and have children. It’s not sustainable to keep such a thing at home forever. Although I’ve been with it for many years, we are from different worlds after all.”
Sang Feiwǎn retorted, “You talk about different worlds now? Why didn't you consider this before?”
Lín Rǎn sounded impatient, “Can you help me send it away or not? I’m paying for peace of mind, not for you to lecture me.”
Just then, more people arrived at the villa.
It was Lín Rǎn’s agent, Liú Hǔ, who brought along two men, one old and one young.
The older man, around sixty years old, with white hair and beard, wore a Zhongshan suit, exuding an air of profound wisdom.
The younger man was in his early twenties. Dressed simply, he followed behind the elder, appearing like a mere attendant.
However, as Sang Feiwǎn tried to get a clear look at his face, she felt as if his true features were obscured by a veil of mist, making him difficult to discern.
He was actually using spiritual energy to conceal his true form!
This was the first time Sang Feiwǎn had encountered such a situation since arriving in this world. Curiosity piqued, she focused her spiritual power around her eyes, attempting to pierce through the misty concealment.
As if sensing her gaze, he suddenly looked up—
What eyes they were! They seemed to pierce through mountains and rivers, through layers of mist, gazing at her with a profound depth.
His gaze was calm and deep, devoid of any emotion, yet it also seemed to hold a multitude of emotions beneath the surface, stirring up a tempest, like a glance spanning eternity.
Sang Feiwǎn’s usually tranquil heart, like a still pool, was stirred.
Who was he?
Why did his gaze evoke a sense of déjà vu?
As she tried to ponder further, the feeling eluded her.
Soon, he lowered his head, concealing all radiance, and the fleeting glimpse vanished as if it had been mere illusion.
He remained silently behind the elder, exuding no presence.
But Sang Feiwǎn knew that such a person was no ordinary individual.
Seeing Liú Hǔ bring strangers, Lín Rǎn frowned, “Brother Hǔ, why are you here? Who are these two? Why were they brought in without my knowledge?”
The elder, hearing Lín Rǎn’s impolite tone, let out a cold snort.
Liú Hǔ quickly said, “Be respectful! This is Master Qiū, a distinguished expert from Shǒulóng Mountain, and his assistant. To resolve your issue, I pulled many strings and went through considerable effort to invite them.”
Lín Rǎn was surprised to hear this, “Shǒulóng Mountain? Someone from the Yú family?”
Master Qiū said proudly, “I am indeed a disciple of the Lord of Shǒulóng Mountain!”
Lín Rǎn was even more astonished. To be a disciple of the Mountain Lord, that was an immensely powerful figure rarely seen by ordinary people!
Outsiders had some knowledge of Shǒulóng Mountain’s prestige. It was the most respected and the only officially recognized sect in the Xuanmen world.
Legend had it that during times of war, countless souls died unjustly, their resentments filling the heavens, preventing them from reincarnating. Many mountain spirits and monsters, using these vengeful spirits, had transformed into great demons and wreaked havoc upon the human world.
It was the Lord of Shǒulóng Mountain who, with his own power, purified the resentments and suppressed various great demons, ensuring national stability. Even several generations of leaders held him in high esteem.
However, with the passage of time, it was unknown if the Mountain Lord was still alive. Even if alive, he would be nearly a hundred years old.
In modern times, due to the disciples of Shǒulóng Mountain being mysterious and low-key, the world knew little about their true circumstances.
But those who knew held them in the highest regard. Even ordinary outer disciples from the sect were treated as honored guests by wealthy merchants and powerful families.
It was said that the true direct descendants rarely left the mountain. Even if they did, they were usually invited by high-ranking government officials for important matters, and ordinary people would have little chance to encounter them.
And Master Qiū, standing before them, was a disciple of the Mountain Lord, thus possessing extraordinary status and identity.
Lín Rǎn immediately humbled herself and apologized to Master Qiū for her earlier rudeness.
Master Qiū stroked his white beard and said, “Mr. Liú has already explained the situation here. It's just a ghost infant; it’s not difficult to resolve. I will take care of it!”
Saying this, he took out a gourd. “Take me to the room it’s in! I will not allow such an unclean thing to cause trouble outside.”
As Lín Rǎn was about to lead him upstairs, Sang Feiwǎn said, “Wait!”
She walked up to Master Qiū and looked at the gourd in his hand. “Is this a magical artifact for collecting ghosts?”
“Precisely,” Master Qiū replied with a hint of pride.
Magical artifacts were not uncommon in the cultivation world. However, in this era of declining spiritual energy, crafting them was extremely difficult. To possess one was enough to gain renown.
Sang Feiwǎn could discern the artifact's function. “If a ghost is collected into this gourd, it will be refined in seven days, and its soul will dissipate. Am I correct?”
Master Qiū chuckled proudly. “You have some insight! This treasure gourd specializes in neutralizing Yin entities. Even the most formidable evil spirit, once captured, will never be able to reincarnate!”
Sang Feiwǎn then turned to Lín Rǎn. “So, have you heard clearly? Never to reincarnate! That little ghost has been with you for over ten years. Can you bear to have it never reincarnate? Furthermore, it will suffer unbearable torment for seven days, ultimately dissipating into nothingness amidst endless despair!”
Lín Rǎn showed a pained expression.
Liú Hǔ asked, “Who is this?”
Lín Rǎn replied, “Miss Sāng is a Xuanmen streamer on Whale Live. I invited her to handle the matter of the spirit child.”
Liú Hǔ said disapprovingly, “You’re desperately grasping at straws by inviting an internet streamer. If she starts spouting nonsense outside, your reputation will be ruined.”
Lín Rǎn quickly said, “We’ve already signed a non-disclosure agreement. She won't do that.”