Volume One, Chapter 118: The Thin Cat and Jiang Xiaozhou

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“Consultant Chi, this is the most chaotic area in the entire Tongyang City, full of all kinds of shady characters,” said Chi Xingwan’s local guide, a spirit master named Pang Tao, whom she had hired from the association with a generous payment. Excited during the New Year, Pang Tao eagerly accepted the job.

Pang Tao drove them to the old district of Tongyang City, where dilapidated houses crowded narrow, winding alleys that stretched out of sight.

“These alleys branch out in all directions. Without a precise location, finding someone here is troublesome, especially if they’re deliberately hiding—it’s easy for them to slip away.”

“Then we must make sure he doesn’t realize we’re looking for him.”

Chi Xingwan stepped out of the car, picked up several small stones from the ground, and tossed them into the air. After landing, the stones rolled toward different alley entrances and quickly disappeared into the depths.

Pang Tao slowly raised a thumb and silently mouthed, “Impressive!”

The four waited in the car. Soon, one of the stones rolled back, followed by a spirit.

“A living soul?” Pang Tao’s eyes widened.

Chi Xingwan took out a photo of Jiang Xiaozhou, comparing it carefully to the figure of the spirit, and confirmed, “Yes, it’s definitely Jiang Xiaozhou.”

Wei Shian glanced around and asked, “What’s going on?”

Chi Xingwan suddenly remembered that neither she nor Xiao Yue could see spirits, so she touched their foreheads, covering them with spiritual energy. Now they could see Jiang Xiaozhou’s soul as well.

Wei Shian was startled. “Is he dead?”

“No, he’s a living soul, which means his body is still alive,” Chi Xingwan explained. “Let’s go talk to him.”

Jiang Xiaozhou stood confused at the street corner, not understanding how he had suddenly arrived there. He only recalled a strange force drawing him to this place.

“Jiang Xiaozhou.”

Someone was calling him.

He turned to see a few strangers. He gave a bitter smile and looked down at his own body.

How could anyone see him?

“Jiang Xiaozhou, why are you here? Where is your body?”

Jiang Xiaozhou suddenly looked up, disbelief in his eyes. “You… you can see me?”

“Obviously,” Chi Xingwan replied. “Do you think I’m talking to thin air?”

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Jiang Xiaozhou froze, then burst into tears, stammering, “I… I actually have someone who can see me, I really…”

“Stop!” Chi Xingwan couldn’t take it and raised her hand. “Get in the car first, calm down, then we’ll talk.”

Pang Tao nodded repeatedly. “Right, let’s talk in the car. We don’t want people thinking we’re crazy.”

She was driving a seven-seater; four people plus one living soul fit comfortably.

Jiang Xiaozhou sat in the back seat, crying for half an hour before calming down.

“I don’t know what happened. One day I woke up feeling light, looked at my hands—they were translucent. I was terrified. Then I looked over and saw my body right next to me.”

“I thought I was dead, but my body suddenly opened its eyes, got up, went downstairs for breakfast, and greeted my parents like nothing happened. Do you know how terrifying that is?”

Jiang Xiaozhou grew more emotional, tears welling again.

Pang Tao said bluntly, “It’s obvious someone else’s soul took over your body.”

Jiang Xiaozhou nodded vigorously. “Exactly. I found out later that person controls my body. He came here to gamble with others. Gambling! Using my body to gamble! My grandfather would be furious.”

“Your grandfather already knows. He’s been hospitalized from the shock. Didn’t you know?” Chi Xingwan said.

Jiang Xiaozhou was stunned, holding his head. “I… right, grandpa was hospitalized because of me. I was watching nearby—how could I forget?”

Chi Xingwan frowned sharply. Jiang Xiaozhou’s memories were starting to fade, indicating he didn’t have much time left. If he couldn’t return to his body soon, he would be doomed, and his body would be permanently possessed.

“Do you know who took over your body?” she asked.

Jiang Xiaozhou thought for a moment. “I don’t know, but I heard he’s nicknamed ‘Skinny Cat.’”

“Skinny Cat?” Pang Tao pulled out her phone. “I’ll ask my contacts if they know this guy.”

Chi Xingwan asked, “Is he still inside?”

“He is. He comes almost every day, stays from morning until midnight, sometimes doesn’t even go home,” Jiang Xiaozhou said.

Chi Xingwan considered, then said, “In that case, lead me to him. I’ll bring him out. You three stay here.”

Xiao Yue, who had remained silent until now, finally found a chance to say, “Be careful.”

Chi Xingwan smiled. “Don’t worry, I won’t be in danger.”

Jiang Xiaozhou led Chi Xingwan through a maze of alleys to an old house. “My body is inside, but he’s not alone. Will you be safe?”

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“No problem. I’m just here to find someone, not to cause trouble,” Chi Xingwan replied.

A bald man sat at the doorway, staring at Chi Xingwan for a long time. When she didn’t move, he shouted, “Hey, who are you?”

“I’m here to find Jiang Xiaozhou. Tell him to come out,” Chi Xingwan said.

The bald man paused, then recalled, “The rich guy who’s been coming here a lot lately?”

“Probably.”

The bald man eyed her warily. “Who are you to him? What do you want?”

Chi Xingwan said, “I’m family. He said he didn’t bring enough money and asked me to bring some. You call him out.”

The bald man immediately made a phone call.

Upstairs, Jiang Xiaozhou held dice in his hand. He had just lost a round, feeling annoyed, and hearing that family was here made him even more upset.

Finally possessing a rich second-generation body, he thought he’d never lack money again, but the family was so troublesome.

Moreover, since yesterday, all his cards had been frozen, and the cash he withdrew was nearly gone. After some thought, he decided to meet the family member to try to get some money.

“Fine, I’ll come down now.” He tossed aside the dice and turned to go downstairs.

When he saw Chi Xingwan, his eyes lit up. He wondered which relative of the rich second-generation she was—she was stunning.

Chi Xingwan said as soon as she saw him, “Jiang Xiaozhou, come with me.”

Skinny Cat immediately frowned. “I’m just getting started, and you want me to leave? No way. Tell my parents to unfreeze my cards, or I won’t recognize them.”

Jiang Xiaozhou stood beside Chi Xingwan, furious, jumping up and down. “You thief! You stole my body to commit evil, and now you want to hurt my parents?”

Chi Xingwan raised her hand to stop him and said to Skinny Cat, “Jiang Xiaozhou, I’m telling you again, come with me.”

“I won’t—”

Before he could finish, Skinny Cat realized in horror that he had lost control of the body, which was walking toward the door.