Liu Zixuan turned toward the familiar voice and asked in surprise, "Sister Wu, why are you here so early?"

Wu Mei was dressed in a pink tracksuit. Although she was in her thirties, she still looked like a girl in her mid-twenties in that outfit!

As she approached Liu Zixuan, she smiled and said, "Today is the 15th on the lunar calendar, I'm going to the Temple of the God of Wealth to offer incense."

Liu Zixuan smiled, curious, "You actually believe in that? With your current wealth, you could be called the God of Wealth of Ghost Wood City, yet you're still offering incense?"

"Of course, it's not just for incense!" Wu Mei said with a light smile.

"Is it for the Ghost Market?"

At that moment, Zhao Yi suddenly chimed in.

Hearing this unfamiliar term, Liu Zixuan looked at the two of them, curious, "What's the Ghost Market?"

"The Ghost Market is just the Ghost Market!" Wu Mei shrugged: "To put it bluntly, it's actually the Black Market. Every year on the 15th of the seventh lunar month, known as the Ghost Festival, at this festival, the Black Market in our Ghost Wood City opens, attracting people from all over."

"Since it's a Black Market, what's sold and auctioned are things that can't see daylight or aren't available on regular days. It lasts for three consecutive days. During these three days, everyone tacitly agrees: during the day, we visit the Temple of the God of Wealth, and at night, we hunt for treasures!"

Liu Zixuan scratched his head, looking at Zhao Yi: "I've been in Ghost Wood City for so long and didn't know something like this existed. How did you know?"

"I just heard about it from Master Zhou yesterday. He said that when the Ghost Market opens, we should try our luck. Apparently, there's something special in this year's Ghost Market!" Zhao Yi explained.

"Master Zhou? Do you mean Crazy Zhou?" Wu Mei asked.

"That's right!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Mei smiled and said, "If he says there's something good, then it's true. Crazy Zhou also has his own stall in the Ghost Market. If he can help you get into the Ghost Market, it'll be much easier!"

"Can it be understood that the Black Market, which opens on the Ghost Festival, is called the Ghost Market?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"You could put it that way!" Wu Mei shrugged: "But what you don't understand is that the wealthier people get, the more they believe in this stuff. If you visit those big temples, most of the patrons are wealthy people, seeking only peace and a clear conscience!"

"Does the Ghost Market open tonight?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"Yes, so there will be many people at the Temple of the God of Wealth today. I chose to go early for sincerity, and everyone in Ghost Wood City must walk there without driving!"

Wu Mei checked the time: "It's getting late. Are you going?"

Liu Zixuan was indeed curious about this Ghost Market, but it only opened at night, and he wasn't very interested in offering incense to the God of Wealth: "I'll wait until tonight to go!"

"Alright, then I'll head over first!" Wu Mei said, just about to step forward, then paused for a moment, and said very earnestly to Liu Zixuan, "Let me correct what you just said: a woman can live well without a man, and a woman is meant to be cherished."

Liu Zixuan grinned, "Just consider what I said earlier was me bragging!"

"Pfft!" Wu Mei couldn't help but laugh at Liu Zixuan's boastful claim, thinking he was actually domineering enough to not spoil his woman, and then headed outside with a chuckle!

Liu Zixuan touched his chin and murmured, "Yesterday Crazy Zhou said he'd treat me to lunch; he's probably going to talk about the Ghost Market, right?"

"Probably, Master Zhou said the situation at the Ghost Market is complicated, and didn't tell me much, guessing he'll discuss it with you at noon!" Zhao Yi replied.

"Alright, then you continue. I'll go take a shower and change my clothes first!"

"Not going to pick up pretty girls?"

"Gotta conserve energy to get treasures tonight!"

Liu Zixuan waved his hand and walked towards the apartment.

It was around five in the morning, and the two beauties were still in their dreams!

Liu Zixuan tiptoed into Liu Ruyan's room, rubbing his hands together gently as he approached.

All made up during the day was one thing, but this pure natural beauty with no makeup added a different charm!

Liu Zixuan slowly sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the stunning beauty before him, smacking his lips!

He raised his finger lightly and placed it on that fair skin.

"Mmm~~"

Liu Ruyan muttered as she felt a tickling sensation on her calf, lazily kicking her leg and turning over to face the other direction!

Liu Zixuan smirked as if she had just given him space, and he lay down beside Liu Ruyan.

Getting closer to Liu Ruyan's face, he admired her fairy-like appearance, and his nose lightly touched, a gentle fragrance wafted to him!

"Hmm?" Liu Ruyan had sensed something and opened her sleepy eyes to see Liu Zixuan's mischievous face!

"Starting trouble so early!" Liu Ruyan complained angrily.

Liu Zixuan didn't give Liu Ruyan a chance to argue, wrapping his arms around her tenderly.

Afterward, Liu Zixuan lay in bed with a satisfied look on his face.

Liu Ruyan looked at him with a face full of grievance, "How am I supposed to go to work later! It's all your fault!"

"That's rich," Liu Zixuan teased with a smile.

"Naughty! Hurry up and get dressed and leave, Yiyi will be here soon!" Liu Ruyan pushed Liu Zixuan.

"What's she coming over for?"

"The faucet in her bathroom is broken. She'll definitely come here to freshen up in the morning. Do you think she'd go to your room instead?"

Liu Zixuan narrowed his eyes, "It's just a broken faucet, and since I'm the all-round talent of this house, I can fix it for her in no time!"

Saying this, Liu Zixuan threw on some clothes and was ready to go over.

"Hey, where are you going?"

"To fix the faucet!"

"Yiyi hasn't gotten up yet!" Liu Ruyan quickly pulled Liu Zixuan back.

"It's not like she hasn't seen me before! What's the worry!" Liu Zixuan grinned and headed straight for Jiang Yiyi's room. Having been neglected by the two beauties yesterday, he had to get a little revenge this morning!