Chapter 19: I’m Going to Turn the Tables on Bai Shuanglian!

“Eh? Wait, Sister Ling, what do you mean by the time when the Ghost-Binding Rope was used the most was when Exorcists used it to pursue the Ghosts they liked?”

Ling Xiaoyou felt completely confused.

If this were a comic, her little head would be covered in question marks.

Why could she understand every word Hong Lingyan said, but when they were put together, she couldn’t understand the meaning?

“It’s the literal meaning.”

On the other end of the phone, Hong Lingyan explained.

“Because for this spell to take effect, the Ghost-Binding Rope has to come into contact with the Ghost, which is a rather harsh condition. Generally, not many Exorcists use this kind of spell.”

“After all, if you can already touch the Ghost, why not just slash it with your sword instead of tying it up with this?”

“So although this spell is powerful, it’s kind of useless for Exorcists.”

“But then why did you say Exorcists use this spell to pursue the Ghosts they like?”

Ling Xiaoyou asked in confusion.

“Well, most of the time Exorcists are hostile to us Ghosts, so once they develop feelings, they’re too embarrassed to say it.”

There was a clear note of amusement in Hong Lingyan’s voice, as if she found the whole thing quite funny.

“And if you’re too embarrassed to say it but still like someone, isn’t tying them up and making a slow advance the next best thing?”

“So that’s why I said the time the Ghost-Binding Rope is used the most is when Exorcists pursue the Ghosts they like.”

Ling Xiaoyou: “……”

She couldn’t understand, but she was deeply shocked.

Is this the Exorcist’s twisted view of love?

No wonder Bai Shuanglian was so perverted.

“Red Sister, are there really people among Exorcists who are interested in us Ghosts?”

Wang Mingji, who had been listening to the conversation, was also surprised.

She curiously asked Hong Lingyan about her doubts.

“Of course, and the number isn’t small.”

Hong Lingyan nodded.

“After all, Exorcists spend their whole lives dealing with us Ghosts. It’s normal for some to fall in love.”

“Otherwise, where do you think all those Human-Ghost Romance stories from Ancient Times came from?”

Sister Ling…Human-Ghost Romance doesn’t seem to mean that…

Ling Xiaoyou silently complained in her heart, but didn’t interrupt Hong Lingyan and continued listening.

“But…”

As she spoke, Hong Lingyan paused, then continued.

“Most of those who fall for us Ghosts are the wandering types. In those big Family Clans, because of strict rules, they’re taught from a young age not to interact too much with us Ghosts.”

“Usually, Exorcists from those Family Clans who like Ghosts are very rare. I haven’t seen such people in hundreds of years.”

No, Sister Ling, there are still such people.

That guy Bai Shuanglian is exactly like that…

Ling Xiaoyou grumbled inwardly, recalling Bai Shuanglian’s smiling face.

She ground her teeth, wanting to bite that smile.

“By the way, Xiaoyou.”

Hong Lingyan’s voice brought Ling Xiaoyou back to her senses.

She stopped thinking about that hateful Bai Shuanglian, shook her little head to clear her thoughts, and asked into the phone.

“What’s up, Sister Ling?”

“I wanted to ask, did that Bai Shuanglian really not do anything bad to you?”

Hong Lingyan asked with concern.

“…No! Sister Ling, look at how unapproachable Bai Shuanglian is, how could she do such bad things!”

Ling Xiaoyou was silent for a while, then still spoke words against her heart.

After all, she didn’t want Hong Lingyan and Wang Mingji to worry about her, and this matter was too embarrassing and shameful to say out loud.

“That’s good then.”

Hong Lingyan said, then suddenly fell silent for a while before asking Ling Xiaoyou.

“Then, Xiaoyou, just rest for a few days. I’ll give you a Leave of Absence. After all, you’ve been through a lot.”

Leave of Absence!

Ling Xiaoyou’s eyes immediately lit up, and she quickly said.

“Okay, thank you, Sister Ling.”

This could be considered a blessing in disguise, but if she didn’t have to experience the misfortune in the first place, it would be even better.

“By the way, Xiaoyou, even though you’re on leave, you need to come to the Division tomorrow. Of course, not for work.”

Hong Lingyan chuckled and spoke to Ling Xiaoyou.

“When you come to the Division tomorrow, I’ll teach you some spells for self-defense, in case something like this happens again.”

As she spoke, Hong Lingyan paused, then her amused voice came through again.

“And if you use them properly, next time you might even be able to turn the tables on Bai Shuanglian!”

Turn the tables!!!

As soon as she heard this word, Ling Xiaoyou’s entire focus was drawn to Hong Lingyan’s words.

This was turning the tables!

Turning the tables on that hateful Bai Shuanglian!!!

Instantly, her bright red eyes sparkled like dazzling stars.

If she could turn the tables on Bai Shuanglian, that would be…

Amazing!!!

She had to make Bai Shuanglian pay!

Return everything Bai Shuanglian had done to her, one by one!

Wait, something seems off?

Forget it, forget it, I’ll think about it after I turn the tables on Bai Shuanglian!

“Yay, thank you, Sister Ling!”

Ling Xiaoyou immediately thanked Hong Lingyan on the phone, surprising the latter—she hadn’t expected Ling Xiaoyou to be so happy.

But Hong Lingyan didn’t ask more.

After all, maybe Ling Xiaoyou just thought she really needed to learn some self-defense spells.

“Then remember to come tomorrow.”

Hong Lingyan laughed.

“Yes! I’ll definitely come! Rain or shine! Even if Exorcists fall from the sky, they can’t stop me!”

Ling Xiaoyou nodded her little head firmly.

“If Exorcists start falling from the sky, let’s not. I’m a bit curious what that scene would be like, but thinking about it, it sounds chaotic.”

Hong Lingyan retorted, then said ‘hanging up’, and ended the call.

Ling Xiaoyou put her phone back into her Space Ring, rolled excitedly on the bed a few times, then lay down spread-eagle like a salted fish.

But unlike before, there was no longer a complicated expression on her face—only anticipation and happiness.

Hmph, Bai Shuanglian, just you wait!

Once I learn the new spells Sister Ling teaches, next time we meet, you’ll be in for it!

Let you know, even little Ghosts can’t be bullied at will!

Ling Xiaoyou looked forward to it, imagining what she’d do after turning the tables on Bai Shuanglian.

No one knew what she was thinking, but from time to time, a silly, happy smile appeared on her cute, delicate face.