Transition

"How long can you maintain this form, then?" Su Li felt that Yuan's current form probably had a time limit.

"About three hours, but that will gradually grow longer."

Su Li was even happier, his smile bright. "Then won't you be able to stay here all the time once you become solid?"

Yuan gazed at him, his voice gentle. "Yes."

The two Witchcraft Dolls had been playing near the window. Suddenly, they flew over and looked at Yuan, curiosity seemingly filling their eyes.

Then they sensed that this black-robed figure made them feel close to him, just as Su Li did!

They couldn't help going up to nuzzle him, only to find themselves passing right through him!

Su Li gathered the two dolls into his arms and told them softly, "Don't worry. You'll be able to cuddle with him in the future!"

Whether Xiaoxue and Xiaohan understood or not, they nodded blankly.

Su Li looked up and smiled at Yuan. "They're Witchcraft Dolls made from both our powers, so naturally, they feel close to you too."

Yuan looked at them. Although his gaze wasn't as tender as when he looked at Su Li, it was still kind.

Although he was a little jealous that they could be held by his master, they were something he and his master had created together, so in a way, he was keeping his master company too.

Su Li kept talking to Yuan or playing with the dolls, while Yuan watched Su Li from the side, occasionally responding, his gaze tender and attentive.

The next day, before the show began.

Su Li was the last to come downstairs, and Chen Zhuo immediately approached him to talk.

"Su Li, Liu Jinjian isn't filming today. I heard he isn't feeling well. That's one less eyesore around."

Su Li looked a little surprised. "He isn't filming? But today is the last day."

"After what came out yesterday, it'd be a miracle if he felt well. How could he have the nerve to film the show? Serves him right!" Cheng Sirong had already despised Liu Jinjian, especially after learning yesterday that he had cheated too.

Wang Xiang had gotten up early today. More precisely, he had barely slept all night, afraid another ghost might spring out from somewhere.

Now, seeing Su Li reminded him of yesterday's events, and he shuddered inwardly.

He steadied himself and walked up to the group with his megaphone as usual.

"Everyone, the livestream for our final day begins now!"

Viewers quickly flooded into the livestream:

[Here we are! It's the last day!]

[Time went by so fast. I haven't watched enough yet.]

[Where's Liu Jinjian?]

[Can he still film after all that?]

"Liu Jinjian isn't feeling well today, so he voluntarily requested to sit out today's filming."

"Although there are only five of you today, I believe you can still complete the challenge!"

[Not feeling well? Good!]

[Hooray, we finally don't have to see that pest anymore.]

[Bet he passed out from anger in his room.]

Then Wang Xiang stepped aside, and the butler NPC came forward.

"Good day, guests. You met the young master yesterday. Today, I would like to take you to visit the mistress of this manor. She is on the fourth floor." The director had instructed him yesterday to be more direct.

"Everyone, please follow me."

[Time for the boss fight!]

[The mistress? She should be the mother mentioned in yesterday's diary, right?]

[If she's this morning's boss, who's the afternoon boss?]

After watching the others head upstairs, Wang Xiang noticed Zheng Xing standing nearby. Although he was afraid, he thought that with so many people here, Zheng Xing probably wouldn't do anything to him, so he worked up his courage, approached, and asked quietly:

"Um... well, what I arranged for this morning is the mistress's bedroom on the fourth floor. I assigned a staff member to play the mistress, but what if there's also something there..."

He had arranged this scenario long ago, but after yesterday's experience, he was afraid there might be a ghost there too.

Zheng Xing glanced at him. "You don't need to worry about that. Even if there is, Master will handle it."

Hearing this only left Wang Xiang shaken. Luckily, he had obeyed. Since Su Li could casually deal with ghosts, dealing with him would certainly be even easier.

The other guests' assistants looked at the two of them in surprise. Why had Director Wang approached Su Li's assistant himself? And why did he seem so deferential?

Once Su Li reached the fourth floor, he sensed the place where the ghostly energy and resentment were strongest.

"Yuan, what sort of room would that be on this floor? It isn't a bedroom, is it?"

"Master, it should be a storage room."

The group entered the mistress's bedroom. Everything was normal here, and Su Li sensed no ghostly presence.

After solving the puzzles, they discovered a secret room behind a wardrobe, where the actress playing the mistress was waiting.

There were also some prop dolls in the secret room. After the guests found some props and mechanisms to repel the dolls and the mistress, the challenge ended.

Meanwhile, the comments were full of discussion:

[It was really entertaining, but somehow it didn't feel as exciting as yesterday.]

[There are only so many horror elements. The past few days were already really well done. Director Wang did his best.]

[Some of the mechanisms were designed pretty well, but it didn't have that scary atmosphere from the past few days.]

[That's normal. It can't be horror every time. There need to be puzzles too.]

[Could this be setting things up for this afternoon's boss?]

Wang Xiang had been watching the livestream screen in the recording room the whole time. Only when the guests finally came out did he let out a long breath of relief.

Luckily, there were no ghosts here, or he wouldn't have been able to explain it away again.

Chen Zhuo was excitedly telling Su Li, "Su Li, you're so smart! You found the crucial clues several times. We couldn't have done it otherwise."

Song You also looked at Su Li with admiration.

"That's because you all gave me good pointers. Otherwise, I wouldn't have found them either," Su Li said bashfully.

[Zhuo Bao is showering Li Bao with praise again!]

[What an adorable little fanboy!]

[Youyou looks like a fangirl too.]

[Only today did I realize Su Li is genuinely smart.]

[Isn't this scripted?]

[It's the last day and you're still going on about a script? Can you use your brain a little when you hate on someone?]

After the livestream ended, Wang Xiang waited anxiously in his room. At present, he didn't dare go to Su Li himself.

Sure enough, Zheng Xing's figure slowly appeared.

Wang Xiang immediately stood up and asked cautiously, "May I ask where Mr. Su wants to livestream this afternoon?"

"The storage room on the fourth floor. The one with a lock on the door," Zheng Xing said coldly.

"The storage room? It hasn't been cleaned up yet, and there aren't any cameras or actors there. There isn't really enough time to set things up now..."

Zheng Xing waved a hand. "Just have two camera operators follow them in when the time comes. Nothing else matters."

"...All right, I'll arrange it now." Wang Xiang could only do as instructed.

Meanwhile, Su Li was eating ice cream and scrolling on his phone, looking perfectly at ease, with Yuan keeping him company beside him.

Hearing Zheng Xing knock outside, he supposed Zheng Xing had already informed Wang Xiang.

"Come in."

As Zheng Xing entered, he felt a terrifying pressure.

His heart jolted. He saw a black-robed figure sitting beside Su Li, his face obscured and his presence immensely powerful. Some of the energy emanating from him resembled Su Li's.

He could feel this person sizing him up, and that gaze left him on pins and needles.

Su Li told Zheng Xing, "This is Yuan. From now on, seeing him is the same as seeing me."

Zheng Xing was surprised. He must be... Boss's ally?

"Yes." He then bowed to Yuan. "Greetings, my lord."

Yuan's voice was indifferent. "I know you. You're Master's assistant. Serve Master loyally from now on."

Zheng Xing was even more shocked. He actually calls Boss his master. So he's Boss's subordinate. That makes him my senior, and judging by appearances, his standing with Boss is exceptionally high!

He hurriedly said, "Yes, I certainly will."

Su Li looked at him. "Have you informed him?"

Zheng Xing nodded. "He wouldn't dare refuse."