Mental strength

"Well, if what you say is true, and Mr. Qian really is heartless, he paid me to get rid of you, but this whole matter started because of you, and I didn't put in much effort, so the money should belong to you.

Since Mr. Qian has too much power, I don't want to get into trouble, so I can't help you with the lawsuit.

By the way, what's your name?"

"Master, thank you!

You can just call me Daniu."

While bowing, it said gratefully.

I took off my sweat-soaked outer clothing and said, "Brother Daniu, I can let you meet your mother once. She'll be able to see you, but the time will only be one hour.

After I get the payment, I'll take the money to your mother as compensation. In exchange, you can't keep haunting Mr. Qian. A few days later, I'll take you to the Underworld for registration. Are you willing?"

It nodded quickly: "I'm willing, willing.

Since I'm already dead, I know I can't come back to life. As long as my mother can get more compensation, I'll die without regrets."

I helped it up. "Alright, I'll tell Mr. Qian tomorrow that you've been dealt with.

Then I'll wait for the payment. Once it's received, I'll take it and go give it to your mother.

For now... follow me to my house, but you can only stay in my room. Don't wander around, don't cry, and don't touch my things, or I'll seal you up."

...

However, Daniu was interested in everything and touched things all around my room. I had no choice but to seal him inside a makeup box.

The makeup box was the one I had taken from Xu Xiaoling's house last time; since she didn't want it, I didn't remove the box's lingering ghost energy.

The box with ghost energy actually had quite a big function in certain cases, like trapping a ghost inside it and pasting a Yang talisman on the outside. The ghost wouldn't be able to escape, which was essentially a form of sealing.

The next day at noon, Cheng Dong came to find me and asked if I had taken care of the headless ghost.

I told him it was already dealt with and asked him to inform Mr. Qian.

Cheng Dong said a few more words and then left the fast food restaurant.

About five minutes later, Xu Xiaoling appeared!

Since the last time she mysteriously left, she hadn't come back to this fast food restaurant.

I ignored her, treating her like a stranger.

But unexpectedly, she came over to me and apologized: "I'm sorry, I misunderstood you last time. It turns out you had nothing to do with him.

Here's five thousand yuan, I'm returning the medical fees you paid for me. I'll pay the rest back to you as soon as I can."

Saying this, Xu Xiaoling handed me a stack of hundred-yuan bills.

"No need."

I replied lightly, then continued carrying my tray.

"Why not?"

She stopped me and asked.

I glanced at her. "Last time you were hospitalized, it was completely due to my mistake. Plus, I broke so much of your furniture. I should give you some compensation, so I never planned to take back that money."

Xu Xiaoling suddenly realized, her face showing more apology: "Then, let me treat you to dinner tonight, as thanks and to apologize."

"I'm sorry, Miss Xu, I'm busy. If there's nothing else, please don't disturb my work."

I said, and then went around her, continuing with my work.

I really didn't want to get too involved with Xu Xiaoling. After hearing Cheng Dong's words yesterday, I knew her background was complicated. To avoid trouble, it was better to stay away from such people.

After work in the evening, as soon as I stepped out, I saw Xu Xiaoling standing at the door!

With a smile, she said, "Let's go, I'll treat you to dinner."

"Thank you for your kindness, Miss Xu, but I've already had dinner."

I politely refused.

"Then let's go for coffee. There's a new café nearby, and I got two free tasting vouchers."

Xu Xiaoling invited me warmly, and since she was waiting for me, I felt it was hard to refuse. I reluctantly said, "Alright... but I need to tell my parents first, or they'll worry about me."

"You're so strange, why don't you buy a phone? You had money to pay for my medical fees but can't afford a phone?"

Xu Xiaoling asked while walking with me.

"I've never had friends... well, I had one, but I can't contact her, so I don't need a phone."

"You're a strange person."

Xu Xiaoling laughed, then asked with concern: "By the way, last time your injury seemed pretty bad. Are you okay? Did you get checked out?"

"I wasn't hurt badly, just some surface wounds, so I didn't go to the hospital to waste money."

Xu Xiaoling came with me to my home, where my mother warmly welcomed her. When Xu Xiaoling said she wanted to take me out for coffee, my mom initially said it was too much of an expense, but then Xu Xiaoling showed her the two free tasting vouchers, and my mom agreed. She also insisted on giving me 500 yuan...

There really was a new café nearby, and it was quite large. However, at this time, there weren't many customers. We sat by the window, and a male waiter handed us a drink menu: "What would you like to drink?"

Xu Xiaoling pulled out the vouchers and said, "I have these."

The waiter politely accepted the vouchers: "With these, you can get two free mocha coffees. Would you like any snacks?"

Xu Xiaoling flipped through the menu and said, "Add a plate of pistachios!"

"Please pay 68 yuan, thank you."

The waiter bowed.

Just as I was about to take out the money, Xu Xiaoling quickly pulled out a hundred-yuan bill and handed it to the waiter.

Soon, a small plate of pistachios was brought to us.

I sighed softly: "This little bit costs 68 yuan. Even with the two free coffees, they're not losing money. My monthly salary is just a thousand yuan. If I keep coming here, I'll soon be broke."

Xu Xiaoling showed a pained expression and whispered: "I'm even more heartbroken than you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have ordered the pistachios. Ugh, my salary is just over two thousand."

"Then why did you order them?"

Seeing her look pained, I asked with a smile.

"Of course, I did it to give you face. Think about it, when people come to places like this, it's usually the man who pays. If there are only two cups of coffee and no snacks on the table, wouldn't you feel awkward?"

"No."

I answered briefly.

Having been considered an outsider for so long, I no longer cared about what others thought.

Seeing me becoming distant again, Xu Xiaoling changed the subject: "I haven't moved, I'm still at the same place. Since that day, I really haven't had any nightmares. Xiaolong(Bruce), you're amazing.

By the way, how come you have so many mosquito bites on your face?"

I told her about Mr. Qian and the headless ghost. When I mentioned the labor contract, Xu Xiaoling said: "What? There are such heartless bosses? Taking advantage of employees who don't understand the law? Not having a labor contract is already illegal for Mr. Qian!"

"Is that so? But I've never signed one either."

Xu Xiaoling thought for a moment and said: "In any case, Mr. Qian broke the law. He should be sued in court for compensation!"

"You know a lot." I complimented her. "I haven't studied much, though I can read, I don't know much about the law, so I'm kind of semi-illiterate."

"But even if Mr. Qian really broke the law, what difference does it make? Daniu's mother won't win the lawsuit. If things go wrong, she might even have an 'accident' and get hit by a car."

"An accident? What do you mean?"

Xu Xiaoling asked, confused.

"It means Mr. Qian will spend some money to stage an 'accident'."

Xu Xiaoling rolled her eyes: "It's like you've seen this happen before."

I gave a bitter smile and didn't answer.

Since our last separation, I hadn't been in contact with Xiao Hui. I wonder how she's doing now, whether she's happy.

I'm not afraid of Xia Chao, but I'm worried he might do something to my parents!

So the time isn't right yet. I can't act recklessly.

I'll return to Qingtian City eventually!

After talking with Xu Xiaoling until around 11 p.m., I sent her home and then went to sleep. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I fell asleep.

But it felt like I had just closed my eyes when the alarm went off.

I haven't had a good rest for two nights in a row. I really didn't want to get up, but the swordswoman always said: better sleep during the day than skip morning training!

You need to develop good habits, have confidence, and perseverance!

If you slack off once, there will be a second, and a third.

So even if the swordswoman isn't here, I won't be lazy.

I went for a morning run, then practiced breath control.

The swordswoman said this would increase my Yang energy and help me cultivate the legendary inner strength.

I've been practicing for several months and found that my Yang energy has definitely increased, but I haven't gained any inner strength.

Then, this morning, while meditating, I suddenly felt a warm current in my lower abdomen at the dantian point!

I've made it!

The swordswoman said that when I could feel a warm current, I would have entered the door.

I wondered if I was hallucinating. After all, inner strength is just a legend.

A few minutes later, I confirmed that the warm current really existed in my abdomen!

The swordswoman said that when I cultivate true energy, I should follow the small circulation within my body. If I practice long enough, I can undergo a transformation, and my body will be immune to all diseases.

But what's small circulation?

The swordswoman isn't here, where would I know? Ask Baidu? Forget it, I don't even know if what Baidu says is true. If I practice incorrectly, it could be dangerous.

At six o'clock, I started drawing talismans!

Among the three basic talismans I had learned, the most commonly used were the Yang and Yin talismans.

I never used the Mind-Calming talisman because its effect was special.

I was very familiar with these three talismans, and my success rate was high, so I decided to try a new talisman.

The Communication talisman, for contacting ghosts in the Underworld.

How to use it: Draw two Communication talismans, one to burn for the ghost in the Underworld, and the other to keep for yourself.

At the time of the Zi hour, place a bowl of well water in front of you, burn three Yin talismans to increase the Yin energy of the water, and then place the Communication talisman at the bottom of the bowl. Whisper the ghost's name. If successful, you'll be able to communicate with it!

The swordswoman isn't here, but if I can get in touch with that old scammer, he can also teach me inner strength!