Hu Tao, the Traveler, Paimon, and the others followed Chongyun back to the Paranormal Affairs Research Institute.
As they pushed open the door, a delicate fragrance drifted into their noses. In the middle of the main hall, a woman was nodding off. The sound of the door startled her out of her light sleep, and she looked toward the entrance in a panic.
"Ms. Yvette."
Chongyun greeted the woman and introduced Lin Ze, Hu Tao, and the others.
"This is Hu Tao, director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. This is the Traveler, Aether, and this is Paimon."
"They're all friends of mine with extensive experience in exorcism. I specifically invited them here to help you."
"Ah! She! She!"
Yvette pointed at Paimon floating in the air, too astonished to speak.
Seeing this, Chongyun gave it some thought. Ms. Yvette was sensitive and easily frightened, and she seemed a little hesitant about this visit as well. Perhaps...
"Please don't worry. My friend Aether is a reclusive master. Paimon here is a benevolent spirit he subdued during his travels. She's harmless to humans."
After saying that, Chongyun turned slightly and gave Lin Ze a meaningful look.
"Ah! That's right. Paimon is a... benevolent spirit I subdued."
Lin Ze immediately understood the signal.
He glanced at Paimon, who stood with her hands on her hips, fuming, and pointed at her. Then he calmly spun a tale for Yvette. "Uh... she has a nickname: the lonely and great god-the cake-eating monster, Paimon."
"Ahem."
Paimon had been about to protest at Lin Ze with wide eyes, but then she saw him gesture to her with his mouth.
She glanced sideways and found Yvette watching her with her head tilted. Paimon immediately cleared her throat, folded her arms, and turned her head proudly. "That's right! I'm