I Got Together with the Goddess [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 87

“But Yiqing, you must know when to stop.”

“Then I’ll head down and see if there’s anything else I can help with,” Luo Shuyu said.

Jiang Yiqing called out to her hesitantly, asking, “Sister Luo, in this world… are there really ghosts?”

In her previous world, there had certainly been ghosts, but people couldn’t see them. In this world, for some reason, Jiang Yiqing hadn’t seen a single one.

“In this world, there are surprisingly many people who believe in the supernatural,” Luo Shuyu said, sitting in the chair beside the bed. “Is there something bothering you, Yiqing? You can tell me directly. Don’t let my appearance fool you; I’m actually a very good listener.”

Her gentleness opened Jiang Yiqing’s heart, and she tried once more to pour out her troubles: “I used to be able to see ghosts, but now I can’t… I don’t know what happened.”

“Hehe.” Luo Shuyu pursed her lips and laughed softly. With her eyes curved into crescents, her aloofness vanished instantly, replaced by warmth. “Don’t you know, Yiqing? Ghosts are terrified of ghost-catching masters like me. How could any foolish ghost dare to show itself in front of me?”

“You mean, because I’m staying with you, no ghosts dare to come near me?” Jiang Yiqing’s eyes widened slightly in doubt; she had never considered that possibility.

“That should be it.” Luo Shuyu looked her over seriously again and said, “Auntie never mentioned that you could see ghosts. People who can see them have spiritual energy and magnetic fields different from ordinary people. The most distinct feature is the Yin-Yang Eye. Even if you can see them, there’s no need to be afraid; you’re just closer to ‘that world’ than others. I am someone who can see ghosts, and I’ve met others like me. Aside from those in my profession, most pretend nothing is wrong and live like normal people.”

“I see.” Jiang Yiqing hadn’t expected there to be so many people like her in this world. Why did this give her such an unprecedented sense of peace?

Seeing her head lowered as if she were about to cry, Luo Shuyu assumed it was because of her injury. “Yiqing, is the wound too painful? Should I call the doctor?”

“No… it’s fine, it doesn’t hurt,” Jiang Yiqing said. “Just let me be for a moment; I want to think about some things on my own.”

Luo Shuyu showed her respect, but as she left, she cast an extra glance back. She felt that the Miss Jiang before her was somewhat different from the one her mother had described.

—She gives off a feeling that makes it hard to look away.

“Host, congratulations on binding with the ‘Fragment Collection System’! Collect heavenly materials and earthly treasures to work miracles, achieve Great Enlightenment, and ascend to immortality—the most enviable path since ancient times! There is no need to look back at the past; a brilliant tomorrow awaits you. Move forward, brave young maiden!”

The noisy voice startled Jiang Yiqing, making her almost cover her ears, but she was sure she hadn’t misheard: “What ‘maiden’ at my age?”

“In my heart, Host, you are forever eighteen!” the System said. “Ah, no, Host, you’re missing the point.”

“Fragments? Becoming an immortal?” Though Jiang Yiqing didn’t fully understand, it sounded like a good thing. If she had possessed this so-called system before, perhaps she wouldn’t have been considered a useless failure in her previous world. She asked, “Am I the only one bound to this, or was the previous Yiqing bound as well? If it’s the former, I don’t want you. Go find her instead.”

“…” The System said, “Wuwu, Host, you really are a good person. Don’t worry, the previous Yiqing was also bound. To put it simply, you two are actually… &%… &”

The System’s words turned into a blur of static. Hearing this, Jiang Yiqing felt relieved: “That’s good then.”

Her gaze began to wander around the room. On the bouquet of freesia that Luo Shuyu had left behind, a line of text appeared.

“Freesia Fragment * 6”

“Host, you have great luck! Usually, garden-grown flowers don’t have spiritual energy, but these do! It means the ley lines under the soil where they grew are rich with spirit!” the System exclaimed. “Though this world has less spiritual energy than your previous one, it’s still not to be underestimated!”

“So, I can collect them? But Sister Luo put them here; it would be a shame to take them. I’ll check other flowers later.”

Just then, Jiang Yiqing’s phone rang. She answered it; it was Lin Jing.

“Yiqing, we’re almost at your house! Guess what gift we brought you?!”

“…What gift? Sorry, I can’t guess,” Jiang Yiqing said.

Lin Jing replied, “…Forget it, I won’t tell you yet.”

By the time Jiang Yiqing went downstairs, the villa had been decorated with balloons and ribbons. In the center of the living room, there was even a temporary stage.

Lin Jing and her group stepped off a pickup truck. Following them into the villa were four young men dressed in Visual Kei rock style. Auntie Qin gasped at the sight, “Goodness, Yiqing just got out of the hospital and it’s already this rowdy! They even hired a band—can she handle this?!”

Lin Jing shook her head and said, “Auntie Qin, you don’t understand. Yiqing loves excitement. Besides, she told me herself—this is her favorite rock band!!! Today, I specially invited them here!”

Lin Jing leaned in toward Jiang Yiqing to claim credit: “Yiqing, tell me, am I a good friend or what?”

“A good friend,” Jiang Yiqing nodded, feeling happy. She said, “Thank you for the trouble.”

Jiang Yiqing imagined how the original Yiqing would have felt seeing her favorite band. Luo Shuyu pushed her wheelchair in front of the four performers. Jiang Yiqing’s eyes were filled with admiration and joy. She said, “Thank you for coming all this way. Wuwu, I’m so touched. Everyone is so kind!”

She didn’t know if her acting was convincing, but her face turned red regardless. The band members were cool and didn’t say much. One of them stepped forward and gave Jiang Yiqing a hug, saying, “We’re happy to have your support.”

“Yiqing, don’t you like RIN the most? You said if you ever met her, you wouldn’t be able to resist giving her a kiss. Why are you just standing there?” Lin Jing egged her on.

The star named RIN brightened up at those words and said, “I didn’t expect my little fan to be so pretty. I’m currently single, you know!~”

The crowd immediately started cheering and whistling.

Jiang Yiqing blushed with embarrassment, but RIN leaned in close, offering her cheek. Steeling herself, Jiang Yiqing gave her a quick kiss on the face.

“WOW!!!” The atmosphere in the room was instantly ignited.

“Yiqing, happy homecoming!” Led by Lin Jing, everyone shouted their blessings.

Jiang Yiqing was moved to tears. The rock stars took to the stage and played their most famous song for her.

—Smash It All!!

The music was a bit difficult for the newly arrived Jiang Yiqing to appreciate at first, but she found herself staring entranced at the unfamiliar instruments and the passionate performers. She felt a genuine joy at the startling changes in this rapidly evolving world, and a new kind of strength seemed to sprout within her.

Under the band’s lead, the party’s energy reached its peak. Even the neighbors were drawn in to watch.

Amidst the noise and the crowded room, Luo Shuyu remained standing behind Jiang Yiqing, never leaving her side. Lin Jing finally managed to squeeze over, and Jiang Yiqing heard her whisper sneakily, “Looks like things are moving along??”

“What?” Jiang Yiqing didn’t hear clearly and looked at her.

“At this rate, it looks like you won’t be single for long.”

Jiang Yiqing didn’t understand and looked at her with innocent eyes.

Luo Shuyu gave Lin Jing a quiet look. Lin Jing felt as if she had been scorched by a flame and immediately backed away.

So scary! Why was Miss Luo’s gaze so terrifying?!

I’m doing this for Yiqing’s own good. Both her favorite star and her betrothed are here—this way Yiqing will know which one she truly likes. And if she decides to be with Miss Luo, this might give Miss Luo a sense of urgency.

However, she felt she might be destroyed by Miss Luo’s Taoist arts first! Forget it, better not meddle in these muddy waters!

“Yiqing really likes RIN; she is indeed very charming,” Jiang Yiqing heard Luo Shuyu say softly, yet her voice was remarkably clear.

She turned her head and realized Luo Shuyu had leaned down. Their heads were close together, and she whispered almost right against her ear: “But I never heard that you liked her enough to kiss her cheek. Yiqing, is that really okay?”

What is she talking about? I don’t understand. Jiang Yiqing maintained her innocent expression.

“That look again. You really do have many secrets, Yiqing.” Luo Shuyu let out a light chuckle and said, “Fine. But Yiqing, you must know when to stop. The people who annoy me are few, but their ends are usually not very good. I hope you don’t become one of them.”

Jiang Yiqing was even more confused. What was wrong with the usually gentle Sister Luo? Did she not want to see her kiss RIN’s cheek? But she had clearly read in books that this was just a way to express affection. She shouldn’t have done anything to offend Luo Shuyu.

The current Luo Shuyu gave her the exact same feeling as—a ghost.

Jiang Yiqing said aggrievedly, “Did I make Sister Luo angry?”

Luo Shuyu looked at her expression and couldn’t help but soften her heart again. “You’ve done nothing wrong.”

Jiang Yiqing didn’t believe her. She turned her head, looking for help from those around her. As her eyes scanned the crowd, she saw Wang Sao watching her from the doorway.

It was a gaze of intense focus and hidden hostility, as if she wanted to pull Jiang Yiqing down from her high stage and watch her shatter into pieces.

“Wang Sao, what are you standing there for? Come in, we’re about to eat.” Auntie Qin’s smile was a bit strained, but she couldn’t cut ties immediately, so she spoke up.

“Ah, I still have things to do. You all go ahead and eat. Have fun.” Wang Sao replied coldly and turned to leave.