Chapter 1902: Living with Mr. Ghost: Miscellaneous Affairs 18

He might truly have his own difficulties; I believe him.

After Xia Tan finished recounting what had happened during this period, she immediately added that, looking as if she were quickly convincing herself.

He desperately wanted to get comfort from Master Bao.

But Xia Tan didn't know that, in Master Bao's eyes, there simply aren't any ghosts that are friendly and kind to humans.

Any ghost should be eliminated.

However, sometimes the way to exorcise ghosts actually depends on the seeker's situation.

Master Bao has indeed encountered pitiful people who fell in love with ghosts before; he has his own way of dealing with it.

If you truly believe him, why would you come to me?

Xia Tan: '…He treats me very well.'

Not to mention it's a ghost.

No human has ever treated him this well.

Master Bao chuckled, stroking his beard, 'A ghost is a ghost; they're best at bewildering people's hearts.'

But little friend, you needn't worry; if it's truly as you say, he's a good ghost who wouldn't casually harm people, so we can change the method and not eliminate him completely.

Xia Tan looked up at him, suddenly feeling a bit regretful, 'What do you want to do?'

Master Bao said, 'I, the poor Daoist, will only drive him out of the place you live, so you won't be under constant surveillance day and night; if you want to see him, you can still meet outside the house.'

This way...

Master Bao chuckled, meaningfully saying, 'Without a ghost constantly by your side bewildering you, you'll have more time to think clearly whether you're being bewitched or if it's really the case.'

Xia Tan saw Lian Min nodding frantically, stunned for a long while, then asked, 'Will it affect him?'

No, no.

Master Bao still chuckled: 'I, the poor Daoist, am not lying; I merely expel, not exterminate; the ghost you mentioned will suffer no harm.'

Furthermore... little friend, have you recently felt uneasy, often tense and fearful?

Xia Tan's fingertips were about to dig into her palm, she slowly nodded.

This is it,' Master Bao calculated on his fingers, then solemnly stroked his beard, 'This is the influence of yin energy entering the body; you might as well separate briefly, also giving you a place to rest.'

Lian Min quickly shook Xia Tan's hand, 'Yeah, Xia Tan, if that ghost Dage truly liked you, he wouldn't cruelly make you uncomfortable every day.'

To the ghost Dage, it's just a matter of changing where he lives.

They all believed Master Bao's words.

Xia Tan nodded, trying to suppress the strange feeling in her heart.

Alright, Master Bao, when should we go over?

The sooner the better; how about... this afternoon?

Yang energy is abundant, most suitable for killing ghosts.

——

Jin Chen had just flown home when he saw his wife bring in an old Daoist with a bamboo pole, followed by a little follower.

Jin Chen immediately turned invisible, frowned strangely, wondering what they were going to do.

【Oh my, Host! Won't the Main God summon a Daoist to exorcise you!】

This isn't something that only happens in the original plot!

Jin Chen's lips curled up slightly, the arc so subtle no one could see it, yet his eyes held no smile.

What's up with Xiao Mifeng?

Little friend, could you trouble yourself to lure that ghost out?

Master Bao was very alert, one hand already gripping the ghost‑whipping whip hidden in his sleeve.

Xia Tan approached, feeling as if a thorn had lodged in her heart.

Jin Chen…

In the next instant, the air rippled slightly, and Jin Chen appeared on the sofa, relaxed as if on vacation.

Who is this, Xia Tan, why do you keep bringing everyone home?

Jin Chen coldly lifted his gaze toward Master Bao, ghostly aura swirling.

Master Bao immediately snorted coldly, thinking to himself that this ghost was indeed not simple, more terrifying than ordinary fierce ghosts.

You're lodging in someone else's home; don't linger, disperse at once!

Master Bao drew the ghost‑whipping whip, and righteous heavenly energy instantly burst forth.

Indeed, it's stronger than an ordinary person.

But in Jin Chen's eyes, it's really not enough to look at.

Jin Chen's gaze slowly moved, landing on Xia Tan's face, 'Xiao Mifeng, do you want to drive me away?'

Lian Min quickly shielded Xia Tan, straightening his back, 'You have no idea how uncomfortable Xia Tan has been these past few days, all because of you!'

Jin Chen ignored him, still staring straight at Xia Tan, the smirk at the corner of his mouth never fading, though his gaze was no longer as gentle as before.

Xia Tan, caught off guard, met his gaze, and the thorn in her heart stabbed deeper and hurt more.

No…

Xia Tan suddenly murmured, all the various moments of these days together appeared in her mind, each scene seeming to reproach her ruthlessness.

I regret it…

Xia Tan shook off Lian Min's hand, stepped in front of Master Bao, 'I regret it, you…'

Don't drive him away, I need him.

But before Xia Tan could finish her words, Master Bao flashed away, giving her no chance to speak.

Little friend, don't fear, I, the poor Daoist, will now help you drive him away!

Overestimating oneself.

Jin Chen let out a soft sigh, but at the moment of striking he changed his mind, and without a trace glanced out the window.

He was going to leave for a few days anyway.

By the time he returns after finishing his revenge, that lanky old Daoist will have already left.

At the instant the Ghost‑Striking Whip fell, Jin Chen's figure vanished, as if he had been struck and injured, leaving him no choice but to hide.

Master Bao pressed the attack, and in the blink of an eye unleashed two more moves, shouting "Pardon!".

Stop! I make you stop!

Xia Tan! Don't go over, it's dangerous!

Lian Min hurriedly grabbed Xia Tan, who was about to rush over again, but suddenly saw his reddened eye sockets, feeling uneasy in his heart, as if he had done something wrong.

Don't be afraid, Master Bao said Gu Dage wouldn't disappear, right?

Xia Tan's figure suddenly swayed, he slowly lowered his head, feeling his waist lightly embraced.

Truly ruthless.

The sound by his ear vanished in an instant.

Jin Chen… Jin Chen, don't go!

Xia Tan reached out and lunged forward, but grasped at air, left only with a heart full of panic.

He could no longer sense Jin Chen's presence.

Master Bao also could not sense any yin energy, immediately reckoned on his fingers, then relaxed and stroked his beard while laughing.

Young friend, rest assured, the evil ghost has been eliminated.

Xia Tan's whole body froze.

Lian Min also seemed to hear an Arabian night tale, "Ah?"

Xia Tan turned, stared fixedly at Master Bao, the red in his eye sockets turning moist, and his voice instantly choked.

You say… what?

Master Bao immediately bowed, yet was very solemn.

The humble Daoist killed that evil ghost.

Young friend is merely being deceived by the evil ghost; in two days he will return to normal.

Xia Tan's legs suddenly gave out, he staggered back two steps, supported by Lian Min, and with great difficulty managed to utter this word.

You killed him…

Lian Min angrily shouted, 'Are you crazy? You didn't say just driving that ghost away would be enough?'

Master Bao flicked his sleeve, 'How can an evil ghost wreaking havoc in the world not be eliminated?'

What has Jin Chen done to you!

Xia Tan spoke urgently, the resentment in his eyes unclear whether toward Master Bao or himself, choking so that his speech broke off.

He… he never harmed you, why did you deceive me?

You… why… do you want to kill him?