The storefront of Shunfeng Express, B2.
Unlike the express storage on B1, B2 was more like a lounge office, complete with computers, sofas, and some fitness equipment. This was the actual office of the Wei Dao Division in Luxia City.
At this moment.
After seeing Zhang Wei off, Lin Tong arrived at B2.
He placed the transcript of his conversation with Zhang Wei on the table, opened his computer, entered his account, and logged into the official platform of the Wei Dao Division.
He was preparing to create an identity profile for Zhang Wei.
[Ghost Exorcist]: Zhang Wei
[Gender]: Male
[Date of Birth]…
After inputting the information.
When he reached the section on [Ghost Exorcism Profession], Lin Tong paused.
He typed.
[Ghost Exorcism Profession]: Tentatively classified as a Taoist priest, with unique ghost-exorcising methods. Previously killed a spiritual entity with a stool.
[Hobbies]: Physical exorcism of ghosts.
When he reached [Hobbies].
Lin Tong glanced at his own muscles. He remembered Zhang Wei's enthusiastic recommendation during their recent conversation, suggesting that with his physique, he could try physical ghost exorcism, which was incredibly satisfying.
“Perhaps I should try sprinkling black dog blood with my fists next time and see how it feels to punch ghosts?”
…
On the other side.
Luxia City Center, bus stop on the pedestrian street.
“Class monitor, you don’t need to see me off. I can get back by myself. You’re too kind to me, I’m going to fall in love with you.”
As Zhang Wei spoke, he extended his hand, crossing his thumb and index finger to form a heart shape for Lu Lianxue. ღ(´･ᴗ･`)
“I don’t believe you.”
Lu Lianxue was amused by Zhang Wei’s playful banter.
“Really?” Zhang Wei was about to say something when the bus arrived.
Seeing this.
Zhang Wei took a ticket from his pocket. It was a convention ticket that Li Junfei had given him at noon. He casually said,
“Li Junfei gave me two convention tickets at noon. I have an extra one. Would you like it, class monitor?”
The convention was still a few days away, but besides Li Junfei, he didn’t know anyone else who enjoyed attending conventions. Zhang Wei didn’t want the ticket to go to waste and planned to ask his friends if anyone wanted it. Since he had only become friends with Lu Lianxue today, he asked casually.
However, he didn’t hold out much hope. After all, it was a convention ticket, not a concert ticket or anything else. Lu Lianxue appeared refined and quiet, not the type to be into anime.
Unexpectedly.
As soon as Zhang Wei finished speaking, Lu Lianxue took the ticket.
“Yes.”
Sensing Zhang Wei’s surprised gaze, Lu Lianxue knew what he was thinking and cleared her throat lightly.
“I don’t just study and exorcise ghosts every day. I also pass the time occasionally by watching anime and such.”
“That’s true. Class monitor is also human. They also need to poop, and when they need to fart on the subway, they hold it in and release it slowly, afraid of being heard.”
Zhang Wei gave Lu Lianxue a knowing look.
“…Zhang Wei, your reasoning is very logical, but why does it make me want to hit you?”
Before getting on the bus.
Lu Lianxue, as if thinking of something, asked with feigned shyness.
“Zhang Wei, I heard that people wear anime costumes to conventions. If I don’t wear one, will I seem out of place?”
“That depends on you. Not everyone at a convention wears costumes. As an experienced convention-goer, I plan to wear one because it’s easier to pick up girls.”
…
School dormitory.
As soon as Zhang Wei returned to the dorm, he saw that his roommates Li Junfei and the others had gone out to eat. He summoned the system panel to check his recent gains.
He carefully absorbed the new information in his mind.
It contained basic knowledge about demons and ghosts, such as how black dog blood could deal with ghosts, and the efficacy of peach wood and willow branches in warding off evil and suppressing ghosts.
“It seems that some folk customs have been passed down to this day not without reason.”
Zhang Wei murmured.
In the past, unsure if ghosts existed, he had only found folk customs and taboos to be mysterious and magical.
But now, it seemed.
Some of these folk customs and taboos were actually true!
As he spoke.
He walked to the bathroom and looked at his eyes in the mirror.
He had acquired “Heavenly Eyes” in addition to knowledge about ghosts and monsters from exorcising them today.
Observing his eyes closely.
Zhang Wei found that.
Although his eyesight hadn’t changed, his eyes were brighter than usual, with a subtle, indescribable clarity and spirit.
Involuntarily.
He looked at the system panel for the introduction to “Heavenly Eyes.”
[Heavenly Eyes]: Humans have three eyes: heaven, earth, and man. The human eye is the physical eye. The earth eye is the p-eye. Besides these, there are Heavenly Eyes. Heavenly Eyes are an upgraded version of the human eye. When Heavenly Eyes are opened, one can see things that ordinary people cannot, such as ghosts, demon transformations, and so on.
“Good stuff.”
Zhang Wei nodded with satisfaction. With knowledge of ghosts and monsters and Heavenly Eyes, he could now be considered a qualified ghost exorcist, no longer needing to worry about exposing his system in front of Lu Lianxue.
…
That night.
Apartment 123, a high-end apartment near Luxia University.
Lu Lianxue emerged from the bathroom after a shower.
She hummed the theme song of Digimon while drying her hair, a smile on her face, clearly in a good mood.
Opening her bedroom door.
One could see…
Unlike the typical image of a young girl’s room, there were no pink walls. Instead, various anime posters were plastered everywhere.
Looking at her desk, computer desk, and beside the wardrobe, there were glass display cabinets filled with a dazzling array of anime figurines. There were figures from One Piece like Luffy and Zoro, from Fairy Tail like Natsu and Gray, from Naruto like Uchiha Madara, Sasuke, and the Nine-Tails, and from Reborn! like Reborn…
Even.
Her computer desktop was an anime wallpaper.
From her appearance, it was clear she wasn’t just occasionally watching anime as she had told Zhang Wei. She was a passionate anime fan, the kind whose family had money, given the sheer number of authentic figurines.
At this moment.
Having returned home, Lu Lianxue completely let loose.
She leaped onto her bed, swinging her long legs, and looked at the convention ticket in her hand, her face beaming with uncontrollable joy.
“Now I can go to the convention!”
In the eyes of others.
Even some of her close friends.
Lu Lianxue was seen as quiet, cool, and dignified, giving off an artistic aura. One might imagine encountering her in a library, quietly reading Shakespeare by a window, bathed in sunlight.
However, in reality.
She was a hardcore anime otaku, whose hobbies included following anime series, collecting anime merchandise, and cosplaying. She would even argue online with others about her favorite anime characters.
Because she loved anime.
Upon hearing that the city was holding a convention and that her favorite female cosplayer would be there, Lu Lianxue had intended to buy a ticket for the cosplay exhibition without a second thought.
Fate, however, was not on her side.
On the day the convention tickets went on sale, she received a ghost exorcism mission, preventing her from buying a ticket. She had been disappointed for several days because of this.
But now, she was overjoyed.
Because she had a ticket!
At this moment.
She happily swung her feet, holding the ticket, and murmured with delight.
“Although Zhang Wei is a bit cheeky when he talks, he’s a good person. I wonder what he’ll dress up as. No, I need to dress up properly too.”
As she said this.
Lu Lianxue got up and opened her wardrobe.
Inside, besides half of her usual attire, a significant portion consisted of cosplay outfits.
“What should I cosplay for this convention?”
…
Meanwhile.
Luxia University, Dormitory 5138.
Creak.
The dormitory door opened.
Li Junfei and his roommates entered, chatting and laughing. The moment they walked in, they saw Zhang Wei eating KFC takeout.
Seeing this.
Li Junfei’s eyes lit up.
“Brother Wei, why are you back so early? Didn’t Old Yu and the others say you were out on a date with the class monitor?”
He pulled a chair over and sat next to Zhang Wei.
“Heh heh, I was originally thinking that if Brother Wei was on a date with the class monitor, I’d find you later.”
“Find me for what? To discuss international affairs?”
Zhang Wei picked up his cola and took a sip.
…
(ps: The folk customs mentioned in this chapter are purely fictional. Please do not take them seriously! Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental!)