"Zhuge Qing, what exactly are you trying to do?" On the way back, although Jiang Che was still impatient, his tone had softened considerably.

"My name is Zhuge Ye, Ye! As in the wild king's Ye!"

Jiang Che: "Oh, as in Wang Ye."

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Zhuge Ye: "…I **you** beep beep beep, beep—"

Glaring fiercely at Jiang Che, Zhuge Ye said, "We've both completed the challenge task. If nothing unexpected happens, when we get to the Uncanny Bureau tomorrow, they'll want us to join them."

"Join the Uncanny Bureau..."

Jiang Che had already guessed this possibility.

After all, Zhou Yong had mentioned at the beginning that those who excelled in completing this Uncanny challenge would have the opportunity to join the Uncanny Bureau directly.

But why not just say it outright?

Why do we have to go to the Uncanny Bureau to claim the reward?

Hiss!

Jiang Che said in surprise, "Damn, could they be trying to forcibly recruit us?"

Zhuge Ye: "..."

"Bro, did you just cross over here?"

Zhuge Ye rolled his eyes and said, "Joining the Uncanny Bureau is a very honorable thing, and they never forcibly recruit. Only when both parties agree can you join the Uncanny Bureau."

"More importantly, once you join the Uncanny Bureau, even as a reserve, the Ye family won't dare touch you."

"Even if you stood at their doorstep with 'I am the murderer' written on your face, they wouldn't dare touch you."

Jiang Che looked at Zhuge Ye with some suspicion.

Zhuge Ye chuckled and said, "Who would dare mess with someone from the government, right?"

"I've been thinking about this plan for two months."

Jiang Che: "..."

This time, Zhuge Ye made a lot of sense.

If he really joined the Uncanny Bureau, why would he fear the Ye family?

Ye Changqing has a C-level ghostly spirit in him, while Zhou Yong's ghostly spirit is only D-level, yet the former calls him Brother Yong.

Joining the Uncanny Bureau...

Jiang Che frowned slightly, unable to make up his mind.

Joining the Uncanny Bureau is akin to enlisting in the army.

Protecting the city and defending the nation is the Uncanny Bureau's duty.

No matter where an Uncanny incident occurs, no matter how dangerous, the Uncanny Bureau is always present.

They are the ones who go against the tide in this world.

They are the giants standing tall before millions.

Very noble, very honorable.

But...

Jiang Che just wanted to live peacefully with his sister.

Entering the Mystic World, aside from Xiaoman's reasons...

Jiang Che hoped to improve his strength, to have enough power, but only to protect the people and things he wanted to protect.

And of course... for money.

Protecting the world... that's a bit exaggerated.

Fighting the Uncanny in the real world offers no resurrection, no quitting.

Sorry, I'm just a small person.

If I die in battle, what will happen to my sister?

And besides, I've never even had a girlfriend!

...

Arriving downstairs at home, Jiang Che looked at Zhuge Ye and asked, "So what's your goal? Don't beat around the bush, or you don't need to come up."

"Hey! You..."

Zhuge Ye pouted and said, "I just want to help you~"

"Speak human."

"My Zhuge family has always been known for our wisdom and strategy, famous throughout the world!"

"But the task given by the Uncanny Bureau, you got an SS, and I only got an A. I'm not convinced, so I don't want you to be killed by the Ye family. I want you to go into the Mystic World with me again!"

"I want to—!"

Zhuge Ye flicked an imaginary cape, took a step back, and then pointed at Jiang Che!

"Defeat! You!"

"…"

"Whoosh—"

A breeze rose, rustling the leaves.

In the scorching summer, there was a hint of coolness.

Jiang Che: "Aren't you bored?"

"Are you scared?"

"Are you sick?"

"Are you afraid to accept my challenge?"

"Are you from Dunhuang?"

"What do you mean?"

"So many murals."

"…"

Back home.

Sister Jiang Wan was still busy in the kitchen.

Jiang Che slumped on the sofa, waiting for his sister to feed him.

Home is indeed the most comfortable place.

The aroma filling the house, the soft sofa, this...

Seeing Zhuge Ye looking at him eagerly from the side, Jiang Che's good mood instantly vanished.

Damn it, never have I seen someone so shameless.

At the dining table.

Zhuge Ye's flattery made Jiang Che feel numb.

Now all that's left is for his sister to say she wants a different brother.

This guy is truly toxic.

Jiang Wan gave the last chicken leg to Zhuge Ye and asked with a smile, "Classmate Zhuge, you said downstairs 'we also live here,' so do you live nearby?"

"Me? I..."

Zhuge Ye put down his chopsticks, his expression turning gloomy.

Jiang Wan: "What's wrong?"

Zhuge Ye: "I... I used to live here, but, but..."

Seeing Zhuge Ye like this, Jiang Wan also put down her chopsticks and asked with concern, "What's wrong? You're Xiao Che's classmate, if you have any difficulties, just say so."

"Sis, aren't you a bit naive? This could be a trap," Jiang Che said with a dark face.

Jiang Wan: "Shut up! Eat your food!"

Jiang Che: "Alright!"

Zhuge Ye began his performance.

"Because of an accident, my parents... both died, and the house was taken by creditors."

"But it's okay, just give me some more newspapers later, sister."

"Newspapers? What do you need newspapers for?" Jiang Wan frowned slightly, puzzled.

Zhuge Ye sniffed, "I can stuff them in my clothes, the more the better, so when I sleep on the cold park bench at night, it'll be warmer."

"Ah!" Jiang Wan opened her mouth slightly, looking at Zhuge Ye with sympathy.

Oh no! Before Jiang Che could speak.

Jiang Wan directly said, "It's so cold sleeping in the park, if you don't mind, you can sleep with Xiao Che tonight."

Although Jiang Wan is an ordinary person, she knows a few things.

There aren't many people with the surname Zhuge, and Zhuge Ye... might be from the Mystic family Zhuge. Although his background is unclear, if he can stay by Xiao Che's side, perhaps... if it doesn't work out, they can still kick him out later.

Besides, their missing parents had also mentioned Zhuge... Jiang Wan thought to herself.

"???" Jiang Che: "I mind! I really mind!"

Jiang Wan: "Your opinion is invalid."

Zhuge Ye was instantly moved to tears, "Sister, thank you, thank you... I, Zhuge Qing, oops! I, Zhuge Ye, will repay your kindness in the next life, even if I have to be a cow or a horse, I will!"

Jiang Che slapped his forehead.

It's over, it's over, folks, Barbie Q'd.

Usually, my sister isn't this naive, maybe she's still mad about me entering the Mystic World?

Forget it, with Xiaoman around, there's no need to worry about Zhuge Ye doing anything.

...

After dinner.

Late at night.

Fighting over sleep.

The shameless one is invincible, reluctantly going to bed.

...

The next day.

Sister had already left for work early.

Zhuge Ye came out of the bathroom, looking at Jiang Che with a strange expression.

"(๑¯ ³ ¯๑)"

Jiang Che: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Last night, where were you?" Zhuge Ye frowned and said, "I woke up early, my bottom hurts, why?"

"???"

"(╯°Д°)╯︵ ┻━┻"

Jiang Che: "You ate two plates of chili last night, and stole five packs of my spicy chicken noodles, ten packs of spicy sticks! You're probably just having a reaction!!!"

"Hmm?"

Zhuge Ye suddenly realized, "Oh~~~ so that's it! No problem then, let's eat breakfast!"

Jiang Che: "..."

After breakfast, the two headed to the Uncanny Bureau.

No matter what.

The Mystic Ring and five hundred thousand dollars, they definitely had to claim.

As for whether to join the Uncanny Bureau, they'd decide later.

And just as they were nearing the Uncanny Bureau.

Xiaoman suddenly spoke up.

"You've got trouble."