Chapter 11: The Seductive Ghost, Corpse-Suppressing Talisman​​

【Gravestone】​​：Structure

​​Grade:​​ Longevity!

​​Owner:​​ Lin Ye

​​Epitaph:​​ I Miss You Deeply in the Graveyard!

​​Attribute:​​ A gravestone signifies status. If you encounter a spirit without a headstone, it will be relatively "polite" to you—until it discovers you're a "living person"!

​​Territory Upgrade.​​

The system freely rewarded a Longevity-grade structure.

Looking inside:

Previously, only one coffin was buried beneath the grave mound.

Now, it has automatically upgraded into a small tomb chamber.

Which means.

Lin Ye’s activity range is no longer limited to the coffin; he can now move within the tomb chamber space.

“Right, after the upgrade, I was also rewarded with a Ghost-Suppressing Talisman.”

After observing the territory changes, Lin Ye shifted his gaze to the talisman.

​​【Ghost-Suppressing Talisman】​​：Talisman

​​Grade:​​ Longevity!

​​Quantity:​​ 1

​​Description:​​ Temporarily subdues ghosts upon use. If the ghost's cultivation surpasses the talisman’s power, the talisman will spontaneously combust.

The previous Red Dragon was only Propriety-grade.

But this Ghost-Suppressing Talisman directly reached Longevity-grade.

As long as Lin Ye used it at the right moment,

it should still achieve an unexpectedly potent effect.

"Congratulations, Master."

The territory's ascent brought Cui sincere joy.

"Thank you, Cui."

Yesterday,

Lin Ye moved stones alone, managing only two hundred by afternoon.

Today,

working with Cui, they moved three hundred stones before noon.

Cui’s contribution to the territory’s rapid advancement was undeniable.

"Master, it’s simply what Cui should do."

She provided labor for Lin Ye; he provided her a sanctuary.

Somehow,

Cui had already come to regard Lin Ye’s grave as her new home.

Henceforth,

she was no longer a wandering spirit.

"Cui, you've worked hard."

Lin Ye looked at Cui’s luminous form, his eyes full of appreciation.

If only she weren’t a ghost…

"Master, Cui isn’t tired. What shall we do next?"

Once a ghost, one no longer sweats.

Cui’s words implied she was ready for more work.

"Let’s rest first. We’ll see later."

Lin Ye glanced up at the sky.

It was still early.

Therefore,

he felt no rush.

"Understood, Master." Cui nodded, sensing nothing amiss.

“…”

Dig in the little garden, dig, dig, dig.

Heave-ho, heave-ho!

Plant little seeds, bloom little flowers.

Heave-ho, heave-ho…

Time flashed by.

Afternoon arrived.

Lin Ye resumed grave-digging.

His territory had successfully ascended.

He also possessed an additional Ghost-Suppressing Talisman.

Lin Ye believed that even encountering a spirit by daylight, he now had some means of self-preservation.

Unless the ghost was exceptionally powerful, he wasn’t afraid at all.

However.

This time,

as he dug,

Lin Ye suddenly felt an inexplicable chill creep down his spine.

This chill,

wasn’t the cold of overcast rain,

but a bone-deep, sinister freeze!

Instinctively,

Lin Ye glanced back.

Yet.

That one look,

sent his heart plummeting into an icy abyss!

Standing abruptly within the frigid, deepening mist was an ancient tree, long dead.

Its gnarled branches stretched skyward like twisted demon claws, grasping at nothing.

On its thickest, withered bough sat a vividly clad female ghost.

Her robe was blood-red.

A stark slash of color against the gloom.

There.

She perched motionless on the branch, watching Lin Ye.

Raven hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, obscuring most of her face.

Through gaps in the tresses,

Lin Ye clearly saw a pair of icy eyes, staring directly at him—and smiling!

​​Name:​​ Seductive Ghost

​​Cultivation:​​ Ghost Soldier (Late Stage)

​​Category:​​ Ghost!

​​Current Form:​​ Seductive Ghost (Next Form: Rosy Skeleton)

​​Skill:​​ Charm Art!

​​【Charm Art】:​​ The Seductive Ghost can enhance itself by absorbing human life essence, typically by draining the target through coital methods!

"Last night, honoring our pact, I hung the lantern high."

"Imagine my surprise—that ever-horny ghost never showed all night. I sensed something was wrong."

"Seeing it today, I understand why."

The red-clad ghost’s voice was mournful,

as if speaking to Lin Ye, or perhaps to herself.

"B-Big Sis, I don’t understand what you’re saying!"

Lin Ye wasn’t digging graves today.

He truly couldn’t fathom

when he’d provoked such a spirit!

"No matter. You needn’t understand. After I drain your essence, consider it vengeance served for that ghost!"

With that,

the female ghost levitated, swooping directly towards Lin Ye.

No.

She was serious?!

When I said I wouldn’t fear encountering ghosts,

I meant low-level ones.

But getting a late-stage Ghost Soldier right off the bat?!

True,

Lin Ye had slain the Lustful Ghost—a late-stage Ghost Soldier—last night.

But that relied on the Coin Sword’s power.

Now,

it was daytime!

Even if night came, this gloom offered no moonlight!

"Master, I’ll help you!" Cui suddenly declared.

"Cui, ignore me! Hide!"

The Seductive Ghost was late-stage Ghost Soldier.

Cui was only early-stage.

Lin Ye stood no chance; Cui stood even less.

"No… Cui can’t abandon Master!"

"Cui, listen! It’s not the time for bravery! Together, we’re no match for her!"

Then.

Cui seemed to realize it too.

After a brief silence, she suddenly blurted:

Wait!

"Master! I recall now! She must be the Lustful Ghost’s lover! You killed him. She seeks revenge."

"Cui, have you thought of a countermeasure?"

"Take off your pants!"

Huh?

What??

"Master! Take off your pants! Hurry! Show your masculine strength!"

"Cui, are you serious?"

At first,

Lin Ye thought he misheard.

Confirming it left him momentarily stunned.

"Hurry, Master! Cui would not deceive you!"

"But…"

I get the logic,

but you need to give me a reason!

Lin Ye admitted

he was still a virgin.

But surely a ghost this powerful wouldn’t fear a virgin’s urine?!

"No, not like that! She’s a Seductive Ghost. She loves coupling. Master, you’ve taken the Strength Pill, so…"

Urgency thickened her voice.

Cui’s explanation was vague.

But this time,

Lin Ye finally understood!

Simply put:

The Lustful Ghost and Seductive Ghost were a pair. Killing the Lustful Ghost infuriated her.

But in this world,

there are no permanent friends or enemies—only permanent interests.

Even ghosts followed this rule.

If Lin Ye could prove himself "sturdier" than the Lustful Ghost, perhaps he could become the Seductive Ghost’s new… pet.

Admittedly,

it sounded shameful.

But survival trumps pride.

Thinking fast,

Lin Ye began unbuttoning his burial robe!