The Ghost Fiend was already under surveillance by the intelligence departments of Jiuyou and Wushang upon entering the country, and his whereabouts were known.
After Mingyue eliminated the three ghosts, she immediately notified Zhecheng, and Ji Shiyou also notified Zhenlu.
The two sides joined forces and sealed off the Seven Treasures Teahouse before dawn.
Everyone inside was controlled, and Shopkeeper Wu's mouth was pried open.
All the spies of the Seven Fiends in the imperial capital, and even in China, were also cleared out.
During the search, Zhenlu discovered a secret room and Ghost Fiend's body, and immediately reported it to Ji Shiyou and Mingyue.
In the old Ji family mansion, Ji Shiyou looked at Junhui, silently circulating his internal energy.
Ever since witnessing Mingyue's methods, Junhui had not left, pestering Mingyue to take him as a disciple.
This person was thicker-skinned than a city wall, very observant, and sweet-mouthed.
Although Mingyue had not agreed to take him as a disciple, she had still told him a lot about the knowledge of Yin souls.
And Junhui was an extremely intelligent person, not only grasping things quickly but also able to generalize from one instance to others.
Mingyue, on a whim, taught him not only about the ghost path but also about various esoteric arts like Qimen Dunjia, medical physiognomy, and divination.
The two felt they had met too late, and without sleeping, they talked from midnight until well past sunrise.
Ji Shiyou was left out, unable to join the conversation, and could only circulate his internal energy in secret.
Ever since Mingyue agreed to give him a chance, to be her girlfriend first.
Ji Shiyou was ecstatic. Everything was clear now, with no misunderstandings.
His plan to win her over had made historic progress.
At this moment, he should strike while the iron was hot and consolidate his relationship with Mingyue.
He wanted to cultivate their feelings properly, but this inconsiderate Junhui was lingering and refusing to leave.
Ji Shiyou wished he could rush forward, push Junhui aside, and replace him in his lively conversation with Mingyue.
However, with Mingyue present, he could not do that, so he lay on the sofa, idly flipping through his phone.
"Junhui, come here, I'll show you something fun."
Ji Shiyou on the sofa suddenly spoke, a mischievous smile on his face, beckoning Junhui over.
"What is it? I'm having a delightful conversation with Sister-in-law, feeling like we've known each other for ages. You're such a killjoy."
Junhui was very reluctant, but due to Ji Shiyou's intimidating presence, he walked over unhappily.
"Take a look at this video, what do you think? Is it interesting?
Or should I send this video to everyone who knows you?"
Ji Shiyou held up his phone, showing it to Junhui. It was the video he had recorded last night.
It was the scene of Junhui activating the Shen Da Fu, with He Xiangu possessing him, in that effeminate manner.
However, the Great Head Ghost was a Yin soul and could not be seen in the video.
Only Junhui was seen acting coy like a woman.
"This, this, hurry up and delete it, it's too embarrassing.
Tell me, what's the price? I'll agree to anything."
Seeing himself in that state in the video, Junhui's eyes nearly popped out.
Ji Shiyou was going to spread it widely. If that happened, would he still be able to show his face in public?
He knew Ji Shiyou's temper well and knew he wouldn't show him this video for no reason.
So he resigned himself to his fate, waiting for Ji Shiyou to demand an exorbitant price.
"Get lost, disappear quickly for me."
With Junhui blocking the way, Mingyue couldn't see, and Ji Shiyou mouthed the words without making a sound.
"Got it, you should have said so earlier!
Brother, I'm not someone who lacks discernment. It was just a moment of impulse.
With our brotherhood, why the need for threats?
Delete the video, and I'll disappear immediately."
Junhui was a sharp and clever person, and he immediately guessed why Ji Shiyou was threatening him.
"Sister-in-law, I just remembered that Zhenlu is busy, and Jiuyou has no one to guard it. I need to go back."
Seeing Ji Shiyou delete the video, Junhui immediately took his leave and vanished like a gust of wind.
"It's this late already, I'm sleepy. I'm going back to my room to sleep."
After Junhui left, Mingyue realized it was already well past sunrise.
She had actually chatted with Junhui for most of the night.
She stood up, stretched lazily, and gracefully went upstairs to sleep.
"I..."
Ji Shiyou was speechless. Was he invisible? He had finally managed to get rid of the bothersome Junhui.
And yet, Mingyue wanted to sleep. It was said that people in love forget to eat and sleep, but his excitement had banished all sleepiness.
Why could Mingyue sleep so peacefully, treating him as if he were invisible? Ji Shiyou pondered for a long time, unable to figure it out.
So he got up and went to the kitchen. Mingyue hadn't eaten breakfast, and she would definitely be hungry when she woke up.
He wanted to prepare a nutritious and loving meal for Mingyue to commemorate this good day.
Mingyue was deliberately ignoring Ji Shiyou. Yesterday, she had actively given Ji Shiyou a chance.
Logically, they should now be in a relationship.
But she had never been in love before and didn't know how they should interact or what they should say.
She felt a bit awkward, which was why she had kept Junhui talking until now.
After Junhui left, she could only pretend not to see Ji Shiyou and use the excuse of being tired to go back to her room to sleep.
However, lying in bed, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Her mood was peculiar now, a mix of trepidation and sweetness, happiness tinged with a hint of panic.
She tossed and turned in bed for an hour, all sleepiness gone.
Her mind was filled with the image of Ji Shiyou confessing to her with his eyes closed, and Mingyue couldn't help but smile.
Just then, a discordant sound broke the silence – it was her stomach growling. She was hungry.
She wondered if Ji Shiyou had already gone to sleep.
Would it be too much to ask him to cook at this hour?
Although Mingyue thought this, she was still too embarrassed to trouble Ji Shiyou.
So she decided to go to the kitchen to find some leftovers from last night to tide her over.
Leaving the bedroom, she didn't see Ji Shiyou on the sofa.
Mingyue had assumed that only she and Ji Shiyou were home, and Ji Shiyou wouldn't need to hide, so he would have gone to sleep in a guest room.
But as she went downstairs, she smelled the aroma of food and immediately rushed to the kitchen.
"You're not asleep?"
Seeing several dishes laid out on the counter and chicken soup simmering on the stove, Mingyue exclaimed in surprise.
"No, I couldn't sleep. I thought you hadn't had breakfast, so I went to sleep.
I was afraid you'd be hungry when you woke up, so I prepared some food.
When you wake up, you can eat it directly and won't be hungry.
I saw you liked my sweet and sour pork ribs, so I made another portion.
Also, you haven't eaten breakfast, and your stomach is empty.
Drink some chicken soup first to warm your stomach before eating, otherwise, you'll get sick."
Seeing Mingyue grab a piece of rib and start gnawing on it, Ji Shiyou quickly ladled a bowl of soup and handed it to her.
"Thank you!"
Taking the chicken soup, Mingyue whispered her thanks, her face inexplicably flushing, looking like a young maiden.
She suddenly felt that Ji Shiyou was truly wonderful, so meticulous and considerate.
A boyfriend like this, who always thought of her, should get a score of nine, right?
It should have been a perfect ten, but she deducted one point to prevent him from becoming arrogant, Mingyue thought to herself.
"Don't drink it yet!"
Mingyue's heart was warmed. She raised the soup bowl in her hand, about to bring it to her lips.
The chicken soup was rich and fragrant, its aroma tantalizing, and it smelled delicious. Drinking it would surely be comforting.
But at this moment, Ji Shiyou took the soup bowl from her hand and placed it on the counter.
He then leaned closer to her, and a strong masculine aura instantly enveloped Mingyue.
"What is he doing? Is he going to kiss me? This is so ill-timed.
I'm starving, and he wants to do this?
Should I refuse, or should I cooperate while starving?"
Mingyue was torn between being hungry and kissing him.