yes! A few days ago, in our neighborhood's pond, the water was very shallow! Maybe just ankle-deep! A little boy drowned like that... Neighbors whispered that his parents had done too much evil and re...Dowry is what we call witchcraft, and it was passed down to Southeast Asia where it combined with local shamanistic practices and evolved.

Over the past few decades, with the booming economy in Southeast Asia, the practice of black magic, known as "降頭術" (jiangtou shu), has spread widely. Many businesspeople and celebrities have come to believe that this form of witchcraft can help them achieve their desires.

Mu Wanchen said that the old rouge was made with added medicinal ingredients, and the blood dragon wood makeup box also had spells. There were such invisible curses hundreds of years ago, hurting people, and they should be even more sophisticated now.

"So-called 'lowering' refers to spells and poisons, while 'head' refers to the person being lowered."

"I always thought Qi Ke Xin had nothing to do with these things. After your reminder, I specifically checked her whereabouts. She didn't dare touch these things domestically, but abroad, the country's control over her wasn't so strict. She had the opportunity to do some illegal things privately." Lin Yanhuan frowned.

I shook my head. "This isn't something you learn in a day or two. She's probably just looking for a wizard to perform a ritual. You have to be careful, Lin Yanhuan. Really, you can't get close to her anymore! That day when she was on your shoulder, so close to you... do you know how nervous I was!"

Lin Yanhua chuckled and said, "What are you nervous about"

"I'm afraid she might cast a spell on you! If she gets your hair, nails, or skin to use in her rituals... I can't even imagine what she might do."

Lin Yanhuan said seriously: “I won’t be seduced by any woman, you don’t have to worry about that.”

I let out a silent sigh. He was so domineering; I didn't know how to persuade him.

"Alright, Xiaoqiao, don't be angry with me anymore, I'll take you to pick someone up." He said to me in a soothing tone.

"Knowing I'm angry, you're still so stubborn!" I spat out angrily.

Lao Chen was detained for a few days, and I was so worried. I was afraid he would be tortured and abused. Zhu Weiti has so many ghosts under her command; it wouldn't be hard to find someone with a dark mind. Maybe there's such a person in the Public Security Bureau. What if he gets possessed and takes it out on Lao Chen

My heart pounded faster as the car drove into the police station gate.

After the car stopped, Lin Yanhuan shook his head at me and said, "We don't need to get out. Just wait here."

The other assistant led the people inside. After a while, I saw Mr. Chen walk out behind Fang's assistant.

Old Chen looked a bit dejected, but thankfully his body wasn't in bad shape. I let out a quiet sigh of relief.

"Miss, you came to pick me up!" Old Chen stood outside the car, seeing me roll down the window, he quickly ran over and whispered, "Don't come here, it's too dark here, these people seem to have some purpose..."

"Be careful what you say," I reminded him. "…Let's talk about this later."

Old Man Chen nodded and got into the car behind him.

Lin Yan was leaning against the armrest of a rear-row space capsule seat, propping her chin up with one hand.

He looked at me faintly and said, “You are so kind, taking in everyone.”

"They're all useful people, not freeloaders. Why can't we take them in Besides, they're not bad people," I frowned.

"Xiao Qiao, you've always been entangled with these supernatural affairs. Have you ever thought about becoming a different kind of creature"

" …I'm already an outsider, so why struggle."

School is out of the question, and normal days are impossible. As my brother said, we're living in a horror film every day, unable to rewind or know the script.

"I can give you a normal life," Lin Yanhuan's calm eyes looked at me, he slowly said, "You have the ability and the necessary family background, you can make the most of your strengths in the position of special advisor."

I wryly smiled and said, “I’m too young, I’m afraid I can’t shoulder this heavy responsibility. No one would obey me either. There are so many talented people in this circle.”

He gave a cold smile: “I said you could, and you did. Who dares to question A new emperor has a new set of ministers. The next generation's power core is the Lin family, who dares to question my recommendation”

Besides, I believe in your abilities. I'm not worried about your professional competence; after all, you have the Mu and Shen families backing you... If you take on the role of special advisor, I will handle the rest. I'll work with religious organizations, the CPPCC... and so on, to solidify your position and influence in society.

"In a few years, perhaps just five, you could transform into a leader. At that point, no one will dare question you or cause you trouble."

After hearing his words, I couldn't help but chuckle bitterly: "Lin Yanhuan, Young Master Lin, how could someone like me be so worthy of your concern You have even planned out my entire path for me."

Lin Yanhuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, “I’m happy to plan for you, because... once you take this path, we can form a solid alliance, and you won't be able to avoid me anymore.”

He chuckled softly: "You say that man gave you a curse for life after life I'm not powerful enough for that, but by chance, I still have some ability in this lifetime. At least I can protect you in the mortal world."

I twisted away, my evasive attitude obvious.

I'm not comfortable dealing with such explicit or implicit expressions of emotion. I feel awkward when someone of the opposite sex shows me affection.

It seems rude to refuse cold noodles, but I can't respond either.

"Xiao Qiao" He reached out and touched my shoulder, and I immediately stiffened, turning to face him.

He smiled, lightly twirling his fingertips: "This is the first time I've encountered a woman who is so wary of me."

"Ahem... Of course, the kind of woman you want... most women would flock to you, right..." I awkwardly lowered my head.

He twitched his lips but didn't continue talking, and our conversation seemed to fall into an awkward silence.

The car pulled up to the back alley by my house.

It seemed like I was about to get off, but he suddenly grabbed my wrist. His grip was so strong that it didn't even give me a chance to dodge!

"Next week, you're going with me to the Imperial City. 'That' grand elder wants to meet you personally." Lin Yanhuan's expression was unusually serious.

"Ah... good..."

"This matter is very important, Xiao Qiao. It concerns the future fate of your two families. If you want to become stronger, you must handle this well!"

"Understood... It hurts..." I struggled with my wrist.

His hands were gripping tightly, I thought his wrists would be crushed and the blood circulation cut off.

"The capital is a place of chaos, you need to be mentally prepared. Besides me, you can't trust anyone, remember that well!"

"Yes! I get it!" I gritted my teeth, squeezing my shoulders hard, still unable to pull my hand away. "If you don't let go, I'm going to have to take drastic measures!"

He let out a light chuckle. "What extraordinary means Have you ensnared my soul"

This sentence carries a light mockery with a smile, somehow listening to it all has a sense of profound meaning.

"Xiao Qiao, I hope we can work together seamlessly and help me get you to that position—" to the next generation, and they themselves would become ordinary people.” My father explained.I was stunned for a moment, then it dawned on me. No wonder that old woman buried up to her neck in yell...