Chapter 1627: Heaven's Mandate Seven Sons' Monster‑Hunting Log 18

The seven people's tacit understanding had been cultivated since childhood; even without an agreement, they almost simultaneously opened their room doors and prepared to go downstairs.

Yang Yu had just been accused by Jing Xingcan that Xiao Chen was not on good terms with him; at this moment, seeing Jin Chen and Rong Zixu stepping out side by side, Yang Yu, deep in thought, clapped his fan against his palm, his eyes somewhat mischievous.

It seemed as if they had discovered something fun!

It must be the Eldest Senior Brother's iron tree blooming, blooming onto Xiao Chen!

When the seven, plus the noticeably happier Bai Shiyun, were eating, the innkeeper personally delivered a stack of black invitations.

"In two days, my young daughter will be married; please join us."

The innkeeper, still expressionless, finished speaking and returned to the counter to move the abacus.

Those who received the invitations: "……"

Yang Yu set down his chopsticks: "Having to attend banquets for three consecutive days is quite interesting."

Xu Qie, puzzled, opened the invitation: "How come only the innkeeper's invitation is black?"

She remembered that the invitations given by the two ladies were all red.

Jin Chen raised his eyebrows, lowered his voice: "Could it be a ghost marriage?"

Rong Zixu suddenly tapped the table with his finger; the six people instantly sat up straight and, without prior agreement, looked in the direction Rong Zixu was gazing.

Bai Shiyun glanced left and right, not understanding, also looked over, and was so frightened he almost cried out; fortunately, Chang Wuming noticed in time and covered his mouth.

Only see, outside the Ke Zhan's door, a girl in a red dress walked over, her clothing speckled with bloodstains from the severed neck, blood dripping as she walked; above the horrifying wound was a bewitchingly beautiful face.

But as she slowly approached, no one noticed anything amiss; Xiao Er even patted his clothes and went up to her, saying, "What would you like to eat, sir?"

"Hoh..."

The severed neck affected her speech; the female ghost uttered a few "hoh" sounds before producing a soul‑stealing laugh: "Two plates of vegetarian dishes will do, and half a jug of osmanthus wine."

"Sure, sit here."

Xiao Er pointed the female ghost to an empty seat by the window, which, unfortunately, was very close to their long table of eight.

The female ghost then passed by two tables where people were eating; still no one felt fear, and even the solitary drinker, a burly man, stared at her without inhibition for a long time.

Making the female ghost shyly cover her face and laugh softly, as she steadied her head lest it fall, a few drops of blood fell on the burly man's table; he also remained oblivious, as if seeing a fairy in the mortal world.

Jing Xingcan turned his head blankly; even the chicken leg in his hand lost its aroma, and he tried to lower his voice so others couldn't hear.

"Is it that they didn't notice this person is a ghost, or... they just like this?"

Jin Chen slowly set down his chopsticks: "It probably can't be the latter..."

That would be too heavy‑tasted!

"They just didn't notice." Rong Zixu gazed at the few drops of fresh blood, which soon faded away like a stain: "Perhaps in their eyes, this female ghost still looks as beautiful as she did in life."

"Wait a moment," Jin Chen straightened his waist, "then the problem becomes even bigger."

Bai Shiyun being able to see the female ghost shows that spiritual energy is not required to detect her.

Yet nobody in the Ke Zhan noticed her; only two possibilities remain.

They and the female ghost are of the same kind—both are ghosts.

Moreover, the entire Min East City, day and night, from the moment one steps through the city gates, is the territory enveloped by the Ghost Domain, where humans and ghosts coexist, which is why they fail to notice any ghost.

If it is the second case, it truly explains why the people of this city react so little to the presence of ghosts.

Within the Ghost Domain, even a living person with strong yang energy will still be somewhat affected.

"Xiao Er, come here."

Yang Yu took two silver ingots from his pocket and shoved them into Xiao Er's hand, pretending to be interested in the female ghost: "Which family is that lady from? She's really beautiful."

Xiao Er laughed, ha‑ha, and slipped the silver into his waistband: "If I'm not mistaken, you gentlemen are passing through here to conduct trade with another country; then it's no wonder you don't know Red Maiden."

"Exactly, please tell me in detail." Yang Yu rubbed his hands together, salivating like a fox: "Even in the Capital City, I rarely see such a striking beauty."

Second Senior Brother's acting is superb! Jing Xingcan silently gave him an admiring look.

Xiao Er simply pulled over an empty bench and sat down: "You gentlemen may not know, but Red Maiden is the eldest daughter of the Red Family Clan in our city; the entire Red Family is good‑looking, and Red Maiden stands out the most—so you having received the invitations is no surprise."

Xiao Er pointed to the second invitation placed beside them.

"Tomorrow at dusk is Red Maiden's wedding day; the groom is… Xiao Liaoliao of the Mo Family Clan."

Xiao Er said, shaking his head and sighing: "We all think this marriage is strange; how could Red Maiden take a liking to such an insignificant role?"

Better to first ask how that person came to like a ghost.

Jin Chen muttered to himself.

Perhaps because they kept glancing at her, Youyou turned her head back, her blood‑red lips slightly twitching, she smiled bewitchingly, then raised a hand to steady her head.

Jin Chen: "……"

Truly beautiful enough to make one's head fall off.

Jin Chen averted his gaze, then took out the invitation pressed underneath and asked Xiao Er: "Whose invitation is this other one? Do you know it?"

"I know it!"

Xiao Er nodded, made a gesture of counting banknotes, and said enviously: "The Gu Family Clan, the wealthiest household in our city; tonight their Young Master is getting married, you gentlemen are really lucky to have received the invitations—anyone who attends will come away with overflowing riches!"

Gu Family Clan.

The Heaven's Mandate Seven Sons exchanged glances without changing expression, feeling somewhat strange.

Since that's the case, why didn't A Da say so earlier?

"Looks like tonight will definitely be exciting."

Jin Chen again picked up a peanut, became interested: "Not going would be a waste."

Bai Shiyun's face turned slightly red, as if he had just recovered from Chang Wuming covering his mouth; looking up at him, his eyes full of affection, he said: "Thank you, Brother Wuming."

Chang Wuming's heart stirred inexplicably; he nodded awkwardly: "Hmm."

He also couldn't resist adding: "Since we're traveling together, don't be overly flustered."

Bai Shiyun still wanted to say something, but Jin Chen cut him off: "Fourth Senior Brother, I have something to tell you."

Without waiting for Chang Wuming to answer, he grabbed his arm and walked out, leaving a message for Rong Zixu: 'Senior brother, help me guard the chicken leg, don't let the sixth senior brother eat it all!'

Jing Xingcan: "...... Hey!"

Jin Chen hurriedly pulled Chang Wuming, and only after they went around the small courtyard inside Ke Zhan did he stop.

Unbelievable, how did feelings arise! Even under the eyelids, staring at each other, their hearts can communicate; this destined romance of the protagonist is truly inseparable like a dog-skin plaster.

Jin Chen decided to let Chang Wuming be on his guard; better a short pain than a long one, to nip the feelings in the bud is the proper thing to do.