Chapter 56: The Wealthy Lady!

Returning once again to the grand suite on the top floor.

The familiar surroundings, the familiar carpet, the familiar sense of luxury.

And that strange, familiar scent...

Last time he came, Ling Qiu thought this intoxicating aroma was some kind of air freshener in the room.

But—

When he stepped into the room again, he realized...

This peculiar fragrance came from Garzania herself.

“You’re here, kid.”

A familiar voice.

Lazy, seductive.

Garzania, dressed in yoga attire, was seated cross-legged on a mat beside the bar. Bathed in the dreamy light, her body twisted slowly, her long legs unfurled into a perfect split.

Her body was supple, wrapped tightly in fitness wear, showing not a trace of excess flesh. Her skin gleamed like polished jade, smooth and fair. Especially the hint of toned abs peeking through, a sight countless women would envy.

Ling Qiu said nothing, simply walked past her and took a seat at the bar behind, opening a bottle of dark beer for himself, sipping as he played with his phone.

He showed no impatience at all, treating this alluring, drop-dead gorgeous, and seductive bodyguard as if she didn’t exist.

Only after more than ten minutes did Garzania finish her routine, exhaled softly, and turned to study Ling Qiu with deliberate scrutiny: “You have quite the composure.”

Ling Qiu didn’t look up. “I’ve been behind you for fourteen minutes, and you haven’t turned around once. For someone in your position to so easily expose her back to a man with unknown intentions, either you’re an egomaniac, or… you’re not afraid to die.”

“What if I’m both?” Garzania smiled faintly.

Ling Qiu set the bottle down, his tone cool: “Go on, what did you want to talk about when you asked me to come?”

Garzania laughed, “If I recall correctly, you were the one who sought me out, weren’t you?”

Ling Qiu slowly stood, walked toward Garzania, then crouched down. His eyes, sharp as blades, narrowed and fixed upon her seductive gaze.

“I’m a patient man, but that doesn’t mean I’m patient with everyone.”

There was a hint of menace in his words.

Garzania felt it clearly.

“Tsk, such murderous intent—yet perfectly controlled. I like it.”

She smiled sweetly, not retreating in the slightest. Instead, she leaned forward, her exquisite face nearly brushing against Ling Qiu’s, just a breath away from nose to nose.

“Tell me, who are you really?”

Ling Qiu remained motionless, utterly unfazed by her tempting and enigmatic move, serene as ever.

“This is the question I should be asking you,” he replied.

Garzania smiled, stood up, and took a towel, gently wiping the sweat from her cheek. “According to my investigation, Skull was a completely different person before and after he met you.”

Oh?

Ling Qiu’s eyes narrowed.

At last, the conversation was moving onto the right track.

Ling Qiu rose, leaned against the window, arms crossed. “Tell me, what was Skull like before he met me?”

“A repressed man. A conflicted man.” Garzania retrieved a bottle of energy drink from the fridge, sipped it, and gazed at the mouth of the bottle with a sly smile. “A ghost resided within him, but hadn’t fully taken over his consciousness. After meeting you… he finally merged completely with the ghost’s mind.”

Ling Qiu: !!!

As expected!

This woman… was no ordinary person!

To utter “ghost” so casually—this meant she was definitely not normal.

Anyone else, no matter how detailed the explanation, would never believe such a thing!

But she—

Brought it up herself!

“Cat got your tongue?” Garzania took another sip, sat on the plush red sofa, crossed her long legs, and looked at Ling Qiu with deliberate interest. “Kid, isn’t your visit today to ask me about the ghosts?”

Ling Qiu sized her up anew.

This woman’s eyes brimmed with mystery, her alluring gaze held an unfathomable depth.

“Who… are you really?” Ling Qiu asked, his inner energy quietly gathering.

This woman… was dangerous!

Perhaps… she might not even be a woman!

After all, once a ghost cultivated enough power, it could possess a human body.

Alternatively, if a human had unique qualities, they could pursue the path of ghost cultivation.

And Garzania, whichever she was, demanded Ling Qiu’s utmost caution.

“Kid, I advise you not to do that,” Garzania raised her slender hand, lightly tapping her ruby lips, curling her tongue. “The energy inside you is just too tempting for me… I’d hate for myself to lose control and devour you. So, you’d best restrain your aura, and not ruin this lovely atmosphere.”

As she spoke, an undeniable authority radiated from Garzania’s eyes.

It was effortless, like some innate majesty.

Even Ling Qiu couldn’t help but silently praise her.

Few could mask themselves so thoroughly before him—

But this woman… managed it.

“Back to business,” Garzania suddenly relaxed, her aura shifting back to seductive and enchanting. “Your guess is right, that fierce ghost is related to me.”

Ling Qiu: ?!?!

As expected!

Connected to Garzania!

But—

Ling Qiu frowned slightly.

This woman… confessed so openly?

Or was she so supremely confident that, even if Ling Qiu knew, he could do nothing to her?

“So, you know the art of controlling ghosts.”

Now that the truth was out, Ling Qiu went straight to the point.

Garzania nodded slightly. “Yes, I do.”

“Why did you harm Skull?”

“To lure you out.”

“To lure me?”

“Yes.” Garzania nodded, then smiled. “Or to be precise, it was a final test. Last time we met briefly, I sensed there was something extraordinary about you. I was surprised—a seemingly ordinary high school student, yet carrying so much ghostly energy.”

“So, I had that fierce ghost attack Skull only to draw you out and confirm my suspicion. Otherwise… do you really think a man like Skull could escape alive from the jaws of that ghost, and survive long enough for you to rescue him?”