Above the Galaxy
Chapter 416 - 266, Ghost!

Chapter 416: Chapter 266, Ghost!

"Brother, where is the Ghost Prison?"

"I don’t know."

"What’s inside the Ghost Prison?"

"I don’t know."

"Are there ghosts in the Ghost Prison?"

Tang Fei looked at Little Fatty and said seriously, "I don’t know if there are ghosts in the world, but I do know that there are many things in the world that are more terrifying than ghosts."

"I know, the human heart is like the Ghost Realm," Little Fatty said with a smile.

"How did you think of that?" Tang Fei asked, puzzled.

Little Fatty was simple-minded and kind-hearted, always looking for the good in people and rarely caring about their flaws.

It was unexpected for him to express such a deep insight.

"It’s what godfather said," Little Fatty replied. "Godfather is afraid I’ll be deceived, and he always tells me the human heart is like a ghost, and you can know a face but not the heart."

"Oh." Tang Fei nodded, thinking it was not surprising at all for the old man to say something like that.

He and the old man’s hearts... weren’t they also a Ghost Realm?

"I need to leave for a while, you should study well with Dean Shang. If you want to eat something good, find the Mistress. If you run into trouble, look for Phoenix. I hope that when I return, you will have made some breakthroughs, breaking the dragon pool waters with one strike."

"Mm." Little Fatty’s face showed reluctance as he looked at Tang Fei and asked, "Brother, how long will you be gone?"

"I don’t know." Tang Fei shook his head and said, "I asked the master, and he said that there are no ghosts in the Ghost Prison, then it will be the time we return."

"Ah?" Little Fatty wore a worried expression and said, "I’ve heard that ghosts can’t be killed, what if there are always ghosts in the Ghost Prison... Brother, does that mean you might not come back?"

"That’s impossible." Tang Fei shook his head. "Since master said so, we will definitely be able to exterminate all the ghosts inside the Ghost Prison, and I will definitely be able to come back."

"Mm." Little Fatty nodded and said, "Brother, aren’t you going to tell Sister Phoenix before you leave for so long?"

"I did," Tang Fei said. "We have arranged to go see a movie in a bit."

Little Fatty’s eyes lit up and asked, "Brother, can I come too?"

"No."

"..."

Phoenix Palace. Phoenix Pavilion.

Phoenix was just about to leave when she happened to meet Zhong Tianque coming back from outside.

"Big brother, you’re back?" Phoenix greeted Zhong Tianque with a smile.

Zhong Tianque glanced at Phoenix’s outfit and asked, "Going out?"

"Yes. I made plans with a friend."

"Tang Fei?" Zhong Tianque frowned slightly and asked.

Recently, Phoenix had ended her overseas inspection early and immediately went to White Crane Academy to see Tang Fei, a move that sparked much controversy and embarrassed the Royal Family when it hit the news...

Their relationship was getting closer and they seemed less willing to restrain themselves.

What? Was she really planning to marry a refugee from the Old Land?

"Brother, he’s not my only friend."

"I’m just kindly reminding you," Zhong Tianque said aloud. "Do not get too close to him, it’s not good for you or for him."

Phoenix’s pretty face turned frosty as she coldly said, "I know what I am doing."

Zhong Tianque felt Phoenix’s anger and his words carried a hint of heat, "I’m just being kind... It’s up to you whether you listen or not."

After speaking, he hurried away with a group of people.

Phoenix stood there, watching Zhong Tianque’s retreating figure for a long time before her expression returned to normal, and she stepped out.

In the cinema’s space capsule, there were only Tang Fei and Phoenix.

This was Tang Fei’s first time at the cinema since arriving at New Star, and also his first time watching a movie with Phoenix.

Tang Fei had given his ’first time’ to Phoenix, this opportunistic little vixen...

He wondered if she would ever take responsibility for him?

"What’s the movie called?" Tang Fei asked.

"’Fierce Desk-Mate’," Phoenix replied softly.

"Romance film?" Tang Fei asked.

"Of course," Phoenix said. "Otherwise, what would we watch?"

"I thought you liked horror films." Tang Fei narrowed his eyes and smiled.

He had heard that girls on New Star liked to watch horror films, creeping into a boy’s arms as they watched...

Little Fatty also liked horror films, but he had no arms to creep into.

Phoenix, as if she knew what Tang Fei was thinking, softly said, "If you’re willing, I can..."

"I’m fine with anything," Tang Fei said aloud.

He wasn’t there to watch the movie; he was there to watch Phoenix.

After all, which newly in-love couple actually goes to the cinema just to watch the movie? Most who watch movies are long-term couples and married spouses.

Tang Fei’s hand reached towards Phoenix’s small hand, and Phoenix’s arm slightly shrank to the side.

Tang Fei moved again, and Phoenix shrank back.

Tang Fei felt despair.

Indeed, he’d rather believe in ghosts than trust the mouth of a woman who kisses you.

She had just taken his first kiss and then refused to let him touch her hand.

Feeling Tang Fei’s disheartened mood, a slight smile appeared on Phoenix’s lips, and then she took the initiative to hold Tang Fei’s hand.

"I’m going out," Tang Fei said.

"I’ll wait for you."

"I’ll be gone for a long time."

"I’ll wait no matter how long."

So, Tang Fei gently pulled Phoenix into his embrace.

He bowed his head, searching for that familiar softness.

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Tang Fei stood at the courtyard door, watching Phoenix drive away.

Little Fatty came out and asked, "Brother, why didn’t you invite Sister Phoenix in for tea?"

"She’s had enough," Tang Fei replied.

"Oh." Little Fatty nodded. "Was the movie good?"

"I don’t know," Tang Fei said.

He had been busy all day and had no time to watch the movie.

"..."

Tang Fei looked at Little Fatty and instructed, "You go back to sleep first, I still have some things to take care of."

Little Fatty was surprised and said, "Brother, you’re going to see Mr. Sheng?"

"..."

Tang Fei’s meeting wasn’t with Mr. Sheng but with an old man.

In the dark, damp basement, Tang Fei asked, "What is Ghost Prison?"

"Known by name, unseen in form," the old man said. "It is said to be the most mysterious and dangerous place in the world. I have never been there and can’t provide you with any useful information."

Tang Fei nodded and asked, "Why has the master suddenly sent me to such a place?"

"What do you think?" the old man asked in return.

"Shen Xinglan has just stepped into the Grandmaster Realm, is master worried that he might kill me with a single sword?"

"He is your master, but he is also Shen Xinglan’s master... Does he need to take your side?"

"That is also what puzzles me," Tang Fei said. "I can’t ask him directly, so I can only come to you for advice."

The old man shook his head and said, "Great Grandmasters have their reasons, who can fathom them? But I think, it surely isn’t a bad thing."

"Yes, if Great Grandmaster wanted to kill someone, he could do it anytime, anywhere. There’s no need to take me to that place specifically."

"All paths of life come from the paths of death; perhaps, this is your chance for a breakthrough," the old man said.

"I’m leaving tomorrow, and I’ve come to say goodbye."

"I understand."

"Little Fatty has been talking about you..." Tang Fei looked at the old man, wishing that he could visit Little Fatty if possible.

The old man waved his hand and said, "Great achievers don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s not the time yet."

"..."

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Manless Valley.

Amidst the rugged mountains on a snowy night, a solitary candle accompanies a foreigner.

It was originally a dark night, but the bright snow lit up the scene as if it were daylight.

A group of people clad in black walked through the desolate mountains and valleys, led by a frail old woman in black clothes and cloth shoes.

She held a large cigar between her fingers, puffing on it occasionally.

Between the sparks, there was the only warmth in this world.

Following her were several teenagers, boys, and girls, varying in height, all with cold expressions. They wore thin clothes as if they felt no cold.

A streak of white light appeared before them, approaching rapidly.

The old woman took a puff from her large cigar and looked at the stunningly beautiful young man before her, asking, "Did you find anything?"

"Yes," Bai Wuxin, clad in white, responded indifferently.

"That’s good," the old woman nodded with satisfaction, pointing to the teenagers behind her, "These people are now your responsibility."

"Who are these people?"

"The same as you," the old woman answered.

"I understand," Bai Wuxin nodded.

"Temper them with storm and thunder," the old woman looked at Bai Wuxin, her voice grave, "From today onwards, your names will be ’Ghost.’"