Life Mentor -- Muxi / The Minotaur Chieftain's Breakdown

Ling Mengxue raised her hand and looked at it. If it weren't for the money pouch in her hand, she might have truly thought that everything that had just happened was a dream, a world of illusion and reality...

She guessed that the old woman might have used some kind of illusion-related skill, capable of inducing hallucinations, but it wouldn't affect someone of her level much; she could easily regain her senses with a single thought if she wanted to...

However, as an entity capable of moving freely in the dark, it is inherently very powerful.

As for the purpose of that hair?

Who cares? Just store them all in the mission storage locker. We'll use them when we need them.

Soon, Ling Mengxue arrived at Building 77 in Zone 1 [The Elf Treehouse].

What comes into view is an exquisite shop with a light green decor, exuding vitality and creating a strong contrast with the dark and drab streets next door, making it visually striking.

That warm and cozy feeling naturally creates a sense of security.

Its owner must be a gentle and kind person, otherwise they wouldn't have stayed behind alone on Ping'an Street.

She had walked so far that she didn't know how far she had gone; the streets stretched on and on, making it difficult to judge.

The streets of Ping'an District are intricate and complex. Due to spatial limitations and the long radius of the area, she has to frequently use Spatial Instant Shift to travel...

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Chapter Forty-Five: Life Mentor - Mu Xi

Anyway, for her, it was just a hacked version of the game, so there was no horror involved; she might as well treat it as a vacation.

I didn't encounter any more trouble along the way, and I didn't even see a ghost. It was a long and peaceful journey, which made me feel a bit bored.

She could only attribute this to the fact that it was daytime, and the supernatural creatures were mostly still sleeping in their nests, only coming out to "go out" at night.

So now, only a few scattered ghosts are left on the streets, still trying to survive the day.

Ling Mengxue looked up and saw a sign hanging above the shop entrance, exquisitely carved from green wood, the natural color of the wood looking particularly enticing.

The shop's name was simply "[Elf Treehouse]", and the sign in front of the door indicated that it was open for business. As for what it did, Ling Mengxue didn't know, since there was no explanation on the sign.

Anyway, I'm just a deliveryman now, I'm just here to deliver a package.

However, it would be even better if we could find out something else.

The fence gate was slightly ajar, with a string of wisteria-shaped wind chimes hanging on it. The view was filled with lush greenery, and the vitality seemed to permeate the air, seeping into one's heart and soul.

Taking a deep breath, I gently pushed open the door, and the wind chimes tinkled sweetly.

The shop is small, with an antique feel, giving people a sense of secluded tranquility.

A faint floral fragrance seemed to linger in the air, cleansing the soul and bringing tranquility.

At this moment, two people were talking on the counter of the antique wooden cabinet... well... to be precise, it should be a human and a ghost...

One of the girls, dressed in a light blue dress and wearing Xiaohua on her head, was lazily brewing tea. She looked sleepy and tired, but her small face always had a gentle smile, making her seem approachable and kind.

He seemed to be saying, "Tell me slowly, I'm listening attentively."

She had eyes as pure and blue as the sky, blinking frequently, and her cherry-like lips were slightly pouting. Coupled with her petite and delicate figure, she couldn't help but evoke feelings of tenderness and affection in everyone who saw her.

The other person... uh... the other ghost was a grotesque creature with the head of a minotaur and the body of a human, carrying a giant iron axe on its back. Its bronze skin made it appear exceptionally fierce, and as it spoke, white smoke and hot air constantly billowed from its nostrils, somewhat resembling a creature from legend. "Minotaur!"

"Miss Mu Xi, please help me! I really love her, I can't lose her!"

The minotaur drank a cup of tea, looking like he was about to burst into tears, his eyes seemingly devoid of light. "Just because of racial discrimination, she doesn't want to be with me anymore?!"

"You can't say that..."

Seeing this, the girl could only shake her head helplessly and sigh, "But your problem is really serious~ Have you ever considered looking for the cause within yourself?"

"Reason? Impossible! I'm a Casanova! It's definitely not my fault!" The minotaur slammed his fist, the size of a sandbag, on the table, his face full of determination.

"..."

The girl was speechless for a moment, but when she heard the wind chimes at the door, she immediately realized that a new guest had arrived.

"Welcome to the Elf Treehouse. How can I help you?"

Mu Xi yawned, exchanged a friendly greeting, and then lazily glanced at the newcomer. But as soon as she saw him, she was stunned, and a strange light flashed in her eyes.

This pretty and adorable white-haired girl must be the delivery girl Sister Fang was talking about, right?

She's a Magical Girls too!

The unexpected little incident diverted their attention.

Especially the minotaur; the moment it saw Ling Mengxue's face, a greedy glint flashed in its eyes. However, when it saw that she was wearing a witch's outfit, that glint dimmed, and its disappointment was palpable!

Although it was just a "small" detail, it couldn't escape the latter's eyes.

This Minotaur Ghost seems a bit off...

Ling Mengxue was puzzled, but when she saw Mu Xi, she still smiled and nodded at her.

Judging from her demeanor and attire, she must be Magical Witch's apprentice, and Magical Girls at that.

"Hi, miss, is Magical Witch there? She has a [Southwind Express] that has arrived!"

Ling Mengxue explained her purpose according to the procedure, then put the item in the Destiny Space as an exquisite gift and took out the 'Primordial Magic Crystal'.

"Um?"

Mu Xi was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, but quickly recovered and smiled lazily, "It's me~ Miss Ling, could you help me with this~"

"Huh? You're the one?" Ling Mengxue, somewhat surprised.

I thought Magical Witch would be an older sister, but it turns out to be this cute little girl in a floral dress?

This contrast is quite striking!

However, she didn't think much of it. Since they had already said so, there shouldn't be any problem, after all, there were only two people in the room.

After delivering the item, Mu Xi happily accepted it with a smile, clearly knowing what was inside.

She smiled sweetly, her beautiful eyes sparkling, her smile written all over her face, yet she seemed a little slow to warm up.

"You must be Ling, the little sister Fang mentioned? You're very cute. Would you like to wait a moment while I take care of this customer?"

"Uh... no rush, you go ahead with your work..." Ling Mengxue smiled and leaned to the side, feeling a little embarrassed.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but this 'Magical Witch' seems a bit strange. Although she always looks sleepy, her smile always gives off a dangerous feeling.

Sure enough, the people connected to Fang Zi all seem to be quite peculiar.

Mu Xi smiled gently, her face full of languor and weariness, like a noble Persian cat, but she was very kind and friendly to everyone, as if she would treat everyone with gentleness.

Then she started making tea, intending to brew a cup for the new guest as well. "Well then, sir, please continue with your question."

"Ah... oh..."

Realizing what he'd done, the minotaur nodded hastily, his sorrowful expression returning instantly. He continued, "I... I really love her so much... Why can't she accept me?? I'm so handsome, what about me isn't worthy of her love?!"

"..."

"Puff!!"

Ling Mengxue, who was sitting next to her scrolling through her phone, almost choked on her food.

Divine Steed?

Are you sure you looked in the mirror?

People should at least have self-awareness and learn to understand themselves. Too much self-inflation can lead to delusions...

No, it doesn't seem to be human at all...

But honestly, humans and ghosts are destined to be apart, and putting aside interracial romance, it's practically cross-world boundaries! Who can handle that?!

"Mr. Niu, matters of the heart cannot be forced. Mutual affection is necessary for a good outcome. If you only pursue one-sided feelings, you will inevitably be disappointed sooner or later... Deep affection but shallow fate; excessive forcing will only hurt yourself, it's not worth it."

While browsing Baidu Encyclopedia, Mu Xi humbly offered guidance, displaying the demeanor of a good life mentor.

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Chapter Forty-Six: The Collapse of the Tauren Chieftain

"No, I love her! Even if she doesn't love me, she has to be mine!!"

The Minotaur Ghost seemed to recall some unpleasant memories; white smoke billowed from its nostrils, and it grew increasingly angry, its eyes turning bloodshot.

The atmosphere was slightly strange. Ling Mengxue and the other woman remained silent, listening attentively to the minotaur's story.

Mu Xi took a sip of mint tea, gazing intently at it with a Qianqian smile in her eyes, and said, "Sir, knowing there's no future, you must learn to let go. Clinging to a love that can't be obtained is ultimately a mistake."

The Minotaur Ghost gritted its teeth and remained silent, its anger barely contained, almost oblivious to its own predicament.

When a desire becomes so strong that it gradually erodes your reason, it will eventually become an obstacle.

If you crave something, then you will definitely have the desire to pursue it.

Freedom, love, **...

Human greed is insatiable; in fact, the desire for more only grows stronger after one obtains something. If this desire cannot be controlled, one will become a walking corpse, manipulated by it all...

For ghosts that have long roamed in darkness, this desire would undoubtedly be even stronger!

At this moment, the Minotaur Ghost had probably fallen into a state of madness. If it weren't for its remaining consciousness controlling it, it would have completely lost its reason!

"Not enough! If I can't find liberation, I want more!!"

"The chosen ones... the delicate, fair-skinned girls... are all mine... hehehe..."

"Come to Uncle Niu, he'll take good care of you!"

Standing nearby, Ling Mengxue couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine at the sight. To be honest, if this were outside, she would have killed the thing without hesitation.

Possessing the 'Eye of True Sight,' she can see any supernatural information clearly at a glance.

[Minotaur Ghost]

[Beast Race: Mutant Stitches]

[Realm: Third-Order Supernatural]

[Introduction: A twisted and monstrous species in another world, reviled by all, and the boss of the dark alleys. An extremely morbid and twisted supernatural creature that seems to have a particularly deep craving for human female bodies, killing and eating men, and women...?!]

When Ling Mengxue saw the last line of information, her face instantly darkened.

Although she didn't show it on her face, she couldn't suppress the cold glint in her eyes.

What does it mean to extinguish humanity?

What does it mean to be a pervert?

Although the other party is not human, it is absolutely something that both gods and men would find outrageous.

Just imagining the scene sent a chill down her spine.

At this moment, the Minotaur Ghost was also somewhat delirious, but Mu Xi didn't care. She simply smiled gently as always, her eyes slightly narrowed. "So, Mr. Minotaur, how is that human girl now?"

"Haha~ What else can I do? I love the terrified look on her face. Whenever I see her crying in fear, I get excited to the point of madness. That's exactly what I want! The scene is just too wonderful~ But she just won't listen to me. She even tried to commit suicide secretly when I wasn't paying attention, which completely enraged me!"

The Minotaur Ghost roared hoarsely, a look of wild joy on his face. He seemed to have thought of something exciting, and then grinned, "Hehehe, but I didn't let her have her way. Afterwards, I locked her in the room, took off her clothes, and just had my way with her, enjoying her bit by bit. The feeling..."

As he continued, the Minotaur Ghost suddenly seemed to remember something. His massive bull-like body trembled slightly, and he slowly shifted his gaze to Mu Xi...

Especially when it met that cold gaze, its soul trembled deeply.

Yes, it came here today seeking help, looking for ways to suppress its desires, but it forgot the shop owner's identity.

The guardian of Ping'an Street, the 'Magical Witch,' is High-Tier Mage with immense power, a being even the Ghost King fears. Although she comes from the human faction, she is gentle and kind by nature, treating all races with harmony, which is why so many supernatural beings come to her seeking help.

But no matter what, they're still human beings!

What did I just do...?

Once they understood the reasoning behind it, even the Minotaur Ghost was dumbfounded.

So, everything the witch said just now was actually a trap to get information out of it from the very beginning?

Even though it knew this was its purpose by now, and spoke with extreme care, without revealing the slightest flaw, and tried its best to control its emotions, its rationality inexplicably still lost control in the end.