Burning Spirit Money

Xiaoman immediately imagined Kang De's motive.

When she was a child, she read about the "infinite flow" genre and thought of this point, even discussing it with Kang De —since it's possible to return to the real world, why not borrow something from the American Empire? Borrowing nuclear weapons from the American Empire would be much easier than exchanging them with the Main God," wouldn't it?

Of course, Xiaoman could never have imagined back then that her childhood Xiaoman, with whom she had been enthusiastically discussing plot details, would one day actually use this very idea...

But as time goes by, everyone grows up, and their perspectives and levels of understanding are no longer as simple and naive as they were when they were children. Or rather, the development of the internet has enabled people to understand the world more clearly.

For example, recognizing the terrifying military power of our neighbor across the Pacific Ocean, and understanding just how frighteningly advanced modern weaponry has become.

Even if someone sneaks in unnoticed and goes undetected, the loss of a nuclear weapon by the United States would be a cataclysmic event, potentially causing countless upheavals and chaos!

Then she heard Kang De say, "The United States Forces Japan has actually deployed nuclear weapons?"

His tone was surprised, and there was even a hint of barely concealed joy.

--Hello!

Xiaoman grabbed Kang De's arm. "Don't do anything reckless! If you're not going to steal nuclear bombs, what are you planning to do? Raze the United States Forces Japan to the ground? Hey, don't be so hot-blooded, you're all grown up now!"

... Damn it, if I had the ability to raze an entire United States Forces Japan to the ground, I wouldn't need to worry about how to fight the elves; I could just attack directly.

Kang De chuckled and said, "What are you thinking? I wouldn't do any of those dangerous things. Believe me, if we were exposed, my parents and you would all be in danger. Why would I take such a risk?"

This reason immediately convinced Old Wang, even making her blush and let out a huff.

"Then why did you go to Japan to buy a house? And why did you have to buy one near a military base...?"

Kang De replied, "That's a long story. It's like this, I can..."

"... etc."

Xiaoman immediately stopped him from "exposing the Main God Space".

She looked at Kang De and asked, "Was it... useful for what you were doing over there?"

Kang De nodded.

The girl asked again, "Won't there be any danger?"

Kang De nodded again.

You're not lying to me?

Kang De nodded again.

Xiaoman sighed, "Alright... I'll ask Xiaolun for you."

She took her phone out of the pocket of her onesie, opened WeChat, and sent a message.

Just then, Kang De's phone rang.

When I took it out, I was surprised to find it was from Agent Xu. It was almost 10 p. m.

He felt a slight chill run down his spine, glanced at Xiaoman nonchalantly, then walked aside and answered the phone, "Hello?"

"Mr. Kang?"

Agent Xu's voice rang out, his tone somewhat uneasy.

Kang De said, "Good evening, is there anything I can help you with?"

The Agent Xu, said in a low voice, "Mr. Kang, you mentioned to me a few days ago that if anyone inquires about that house, they can provide your information..."

Kang De glanced at Xiaoman and said succinctly, "Yes, that's true."

"Normally, we all have professional ethics and won't disclose client information. You only mentioned it to me briefly, and I didn't think much of it. But today someone actually called to ask me how that house was doing. I said it was sold, and then he asked who bought it and if anything had happened..."

Kang De lowered his voice. "You said it?"

Agent Xu, whispered, "I was reluctant to tell you at first because it's company policy, and besides, you're my client. You've taken on a hot potato for me, how could I just reveal your information? If it's some nobody on the other end and causes you trouble, I'll have to deal with complaints..."

Kang De smiled and asked, "And then?"

Agent Xu's voice grew increasingly low, tinged with worry and lingering fear. "Then I was found by a few... thugs, and they asked me the same questions again. Our boss has some influence; he intervened and prevented me from suffering any losses, but even he couldn't withstand it."

"In the end, he personally checked the information and informed them..."

Kang De clicked his tongue twice. "So, the person who asked you has a powerful background?"

Agent Xu, sighed, "Mr. Kang, this is definitely our fault. Our boss was planning to personally apologize in person. You know, in this society, some things can't be done according to the rules. We're helpless too. After thinking it over, I still have to make this call to you..."

Kang De shrugged. "It's alright. I told you from the beginning that it wouldn't matter if you told them, but I also said not to tell anyone that my friend paid for me. Did you keep your word?"

Agent Xu, answered without hesitation, "Of course."

"But..." His voice softened again, "You should prepare as soon as possible and inform President Wang. They have considerable influence there. With President Wang's connection, they'll have to think twice... I don't know why that person is inquiring about you, but it's definitely related to that house. We ordinary people sometimes can't fight against those people. You should prepare early..."

"Thanks for reminding me. One last question: who was that person?"

Agent Xu hesitated and said, "This..."

Kang De said calmly, "Let me guess... Xie Guangjun?"

Agent Xu, was clearly taken aback. "Mr. Kang, you..."

"The previous owner of that haunted house, that must be him, or someone connected to him."

Kang De's voice turned cold.

He remembered that after he purified the female ghost in the house, she wrote the three characters "Xie Guangjun" in the air.

If that girl died at Xie Guangjun's hands and, due to her obsession and resentment, transformed into a ghost, causing a series of troubles, then if this matter reached Xie Guangjun's ears, it would inevitably arouse his suspicion and unease.

After all, he had a guilty conscience.

Therefore, he would pay close attention to the "haunted house," such as whether the homeowner was lying, whether the new homeowner encountered the same thing after moving in, and whether it was really haunted.

So he went to ask the Agent Xu, who the new homeowner was.

They were even willing to use some of his methods and power to obtain the information he wanted.

Kang De, a cold smile playing on his lips, asked, "What's this person's background? Is he involved in any active social group?"

Agent Xu's voice even carried a hint of apprehension and fear, as if Xie Guangjun had the ability to eavesdrop on his conversation. He stammered, "He does have some... how should I put it... it's just..."

Kang De was quite impatient. He had fought several battles in the other world, each time decisive and swift in his actions. These experiences had influenced his temperament, so he naturally couldn't be bothered to listen to Agent Xu's hesitation and timidity.

Seeing that Old Wang was looking this way, he lowered his voice and said, "Alright, if you don't want to talk about it, that's fine. Just pretend you never made this call. Also, I hope you continue to keep this a secret and don't reveal anything about Xiaoman. That's all, goodbye."

Then he hung up the phone.

It doesn't matter if Agent Xu, refuses to say.

Xie Guangjun has a guilty conscience; he'll deliver himself to their doorstep.

Old Wang asked, "Who is it?"

Kang De shook his phone, half-jokingly saying, "That Agent Xu, said a big client obsessed with ghost and monster culture was very interested in that house and was willing to offer a high price, but I refused."

The girl blinked. "Why not sell?"

Kang De chuckled, "Let it sit for a while longer, let it appreciate—how's it going, have they replied yet?"

Xiaoman didn't take it to heart and shook her head, saying, "No, it's ten o'clock now. In Japan, that's eleven o'clock. They're probably already asleep. The tour guide needs to make the most of his time to rest..."

Kang De nodded and said, "It's alright, I'll ask again tomorrow."

Anyway, there's no rush. Even if I could buy it, I don't have the money. Even if I continue to live off Old Wang, I can't get things done right away—it's still uncertain whether I can even find a seller.

Xiaoman responded and then looked at Kang De: "When are you leaving?"

There was a hint of reluctance in his tone.

Kang De checked the time. It was past midnight, and a new day would begin before his time travel ability would be restored. In other words, he still had two hours to spend on Earth.

Looking into the girl's expectant yet reluctant eyes, he steeled himself. Every hour that passed on Earth was equivalent to seven hours in the other world; he couldn't waste time like this.

"Leave at twelve," he said, "Two hours later."

The girl was initially disappointed, then cheered. "Two more hours..."

She looked at Kang De: "Want to grab a late-night snack? Or go see a movie? Or...?"

Seeing Kang De's expression, she understood. "Is there anything else?"

Kang De nodded and said, "Yes, do some research, and then bring some things back..."

Besides downloading some study materials for my son, I also need to consider balancing work and rest. The Autobots really like Transformers movies, so I'll find him more war blockbusters and mecha anime. I can also look for cartoons and comics—well, you know, you have to put a carrot in front of Amiya before you can get her to do the work.

Xiaoman asked, "Can I stay here?"

Kang De said, "It's possible... but very boring."

"It's okay, I'm not bored."

So Kang De turned on his computer, took out his external hard drive, searched for resources, and downloaded them. Fiber optic internet was powerful and fast. He typed away on the keyboard, searching for information and downloading images. In the internet age, knowledge is open and sharing is encouraged; many things can be found.

Xiaoman lay on Kang De's bed, pulling the blanket over herself, only her head sticking out, like a hamster, staring at Kang De's back, lost in thought.

There was little communication between the two. Occasionally, Kang De would look back and see the girl smiling at him, a sight that made him feel very at ease.

Until past midnight.

Kang De stretched and turned around; the girl had fallen into a deep sleep sometime earlier.

"This guy..."

Kang De unplugged the power cord, stuffed the portable hard drive into his pocket, went to the bedside, hesitated for a moment, then reached out, laid the girl's body flat, propped up the pillows, and covered her with the blanket.

Then I pinched her cheek.

"Feels good..."

He took out his phone and typed a WeChat: "Don't stay in bed after you wake up, and don't sleep in my bed the next day, otherwise there might be problems when I come back."

"I was going to show this to you, but you fell asleep, so I sent it to you instead. What a surprise!"

He sent over the video he had previously filmed of the Humvee transforming.

Then turn off the lights.

"Bye now..."

Kang De sighed softly and then closed the bedroom door.

After a long while, in the darkness, the girl slowly opened her eyes.

She wiped her eyes, picked up her phone, and saw the message and the video.

She had access to Kang De's Wi-Fi, which was very fast. In the video, Kang De's voice said, "Now you can begin the transformation."

Then, the Humvee began to transform with a roar, more realistic and more shocking than in the movies, showcasing the ultimate beauty of mechanical transformation; the Autobots were transforming.

"... No wonder they've set their sights on US military bases."

The girl whispered, "Is it Transformers this time...?"

She couldn't help but recall the story of Kang De's experience.

This is a misunderstanding that has gradually become deeply ingrained; Kang De did not return to the Main God Space.

Xiaoman didn't expect that Kang De would simply go to another world in an ordinary way.

... But Kang De hadn't considered one thing either.

This time, when he traveled back, he didn't return to the valley where the Autobots were. Instead, he went to another place... Something in the dark seemed to be interfering with the coordinates, calling him to come.

With a crack, the sound of wood breaking, Kang De felt himself fall and smash some wooden object on his backside. He landed on his feet, immediately regained his footing, and looked around blankly.

And then I saw the person in front of me.

Then I recognized him.

Clearly, the person in front of me is the same.

The two men stared at each other, and Kang De was the first to react. He drew his pistol and dagger, mustered his Dou Qi spirit, and unleashed his mental power, shouting, "Hong San!"

The person in front of me is the same Cathayan I met in Glittering Sand Town, a guy born with the fate of a lackey.

When he was seeking revenge, he didn't see Hong San and didn't have any obsession with it. At that time, he was only thinking about revenge. If he had seen Hong San, he would probably have killed him as well. If he didn't see him, he didn't see him. When Glimmering Sand Castle was razed to the ground by oil tankers, he thought that the Cathayan had also turned into charcoal. He didn't think about it much afterward.

I can't believe he's still alive?

What happened?

With his sword and spear in hand, Kang De felt slightly relieved. He looked at Hong San, who was also looking at him, but Hong San Cathayan looked quite disheveled—he was sitting on the ground, looking at him with tears in his eyes, holding a stack of round papers in his hand, and there was a burning brazier in front of him.

Kang De narrowed his eyes and pointed the gun at Hong San: "What the hell are you doing? Where the hell is this?"

Hong San seemed still in a state of profound shock. Upon hearing this, he jolted awake and stammered, "Master Kang, I... I..."

He forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, "I'm burning paper money for you... Today is your forty-ninth day memorial service..."

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PS1: Second update, 4,000 words, today's update is 7,000 words.

PS2: Ahhhh, I really want to finish writing this soon! I want to restore the Han Dynasty...