Ghost Exorciser: Is Loved By All
Chapter 487: Challenge Hall

Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Challenge Hall

"I love you too, Jun," she sobbed, her vision blurred by tears. "Don’t leave me alone."

"You are never alone," he whispered his form now barely a shadow. "I will always be with you, in your heart, in your memories. Stay strong for me."

Yu Holea fell to her knees, her fingers clutching at the air where Qiao Jun had been. "Jun!" she cried out, but it was too late. He was gone, vanished into nothingness, leaving her in the beautiful dream-like place.

When Yu Holea woke up, her eyes were wet.

.....

Back to the present.

However, she kept her promise and didn’t scheme against the two people who had come forward to seek an alliance with her.

The dove-masked woman and hawk-masked woman were stunned.

"I am all alright." Yu Holea said calmly and turned toward the two women with a calm expression.

"So before making a decision please remember it was my plan all along."

For a few minutes, all the people present didn’t know how to react.

Finally, the hawk-masked woman asked,

"But why are you telling us this now?"

Yu Holea smiled faintly, her eyes reflecting a depth of emotion that caught both women off guard.

"Because," she said softly, " I don’t want to deceive you. That is not how I am."

The moment Yu Holea finished her words, a faint glow appeared behind her and she looked like a saint.

Lira couldn’t help but be stunned,

"That light...it was..."

"Yes. The light of wisdom." Sir Aldric nodded to confirm her guess.

The light of wisdom meant Yu Holea’s words were true and profound. The words she said just weren’t said by her mouth, it was said by heart.

Humans always repeat great thoughts, however, it doesn’t make much impact in their lives.

Since they don’t say it with sincerity.

But once they do...it becomes a profound thought, rather than just mere words.

The dove-masked woman and the hawk-masked woman exchanged glances, their surprise evident. The hawk-masked woman finally spoke, her tone cautious yet respectful.

"We appreciate your honesty, but...we would like to reconsider."

"Sure. Take your time." Yu Holea said calmly.

Once both the woman left, Lira couldn’t help but look at Yu Holea worried,

"My lady...they..."

"It’s alright. Let them go."

"My lady, why did you tell the truth? You were finally about the gain external support. My lady external support is much needed, if you truly want to inherit the power of the goddess!"

"Even without them, I could achieve whatever I want." Yu Holea said lightly.

The mere idea of using someone as a pawn in the game of chess disgusted Yu Holea. But she still did it, because she wanted a quick result.

However, after Qiao Jun’s words and hearing those prayers, Yu Holea realized how wrong she was.

Changing her personality was not a solution.

"My lady...but..." Lira started, but Yu Holea cut her off gently.

"Lira, it’s fine. Truly. I’ve learned that achieving my goals through deceit and manipulation will only lead me down a path I don’t want to travel. We will find another way, a better way."

Lira nodded, though her eyes still held a flicker of concern. "As you wish, my lady."

For the next few days, Yu Holea focused on her studies and the tasks at hand.

She worked diligently since there were too many things that needed her attention.

Even though Cui Wang actively helped Yu Holea with the business matter, she still need to sign some documents.

Then there was Qiao Jun’s businesses.

Thank god, he had capable subordinates and she didn’t need to interfere much. She just needs to ensure that no one was embezzling the money or had any thoughts about betraying the company.

At the same time, she reported her well-being to the Yu family and Qiao family from time to time.

After hearing those prayers, it would be a lie to say, that Yu Holea wasn’t touched. Yu Holea also understood her mistakes.

When 3 days were over, the time limit given to the candidates was over too.

Yu Holea smirked and just when she exited her villa she heard the wails of the candidates who were standing outside her villa.

"Miss Yu, please! Please withdraw these ghosts!"

"I can’t take it anymore. Miss Yu, for the past 2 days I wasn’t even able to bathe properly!"

"Miss Yu, can you please tell me when my misfortune will end? For the past 2 days, I keep on tripping and falling."

"Miss Yu please forgive me for my rudeness earlier!"

One after another, the candidate wailed.

Even Sister Phoenix looked haggard.

For the past 2 days, whenever she tried to sleep on the bed, the bed would break. She would choke herself while eating food, trip herself while walking, and even the smallest tasks became Herculean challenges.

Yu Holea stood at the top of the steps, looking down at the miserable candidates.

She had never seen such a pitiful sight, yet she didn’t feel any pity.

Who would have thought that these pitiful people worked together to harm an innocent person just because they are insecure?

"Enough," Yu Holea said.

The candidates fell silent, their eyes filled with desperation and hope.

"You were the one who failed to fulfill the condition, so these ghosts will now accompany you all the time."

"No!"

"No!"

"Yu Holea! Don’t think I can’t complain to the goddess! Just out of the goodwill, I am keeping my mouth shut. I understand that we were wrong.

But haven’t we already accepted our mistake? Can’t you just forgive us?" The masked woman shouted.

"Goodwill?" Yu Holea chuckled, "Out of goodwill or the fact that you are afraid that the goddess will know about your deeds and hence you are not reporting the matter."

"Even if that is matter, Yu Holea, you can’t exploit us. After all, every dog has its day. You will need our help someday too." The swan masked woman said tacitly.

"Oh? Really?" Yu Holea pretended to be surprised.

"Really." The cat-masked woman thought that Yu Holea was finally ready to give up and said proudly.

"Then what? Even if I leave you today, I know you won’t help me in the future. No...I will be even surprised that you won’t kick me when I am down.

The cat-masked woman’s prideful expression faltered.

"That’s... not true. We can still work together."

Yu Holea’s gaze hardened.

"We can’t. The day you harmed someone close to me, was the day, I vowed to never work with you."

"Yu Holea don’t be too arrogant..."

"I can be arrogant because I have the capital to do so." Yu Holea said calmly.

She referring to the point that she was acknowledged by the heavens while they were not.

"You b*tch! Do you think only you can gain the acknowledgment of heaven? If you can do it, I can do it too!" The cat-masked woman gnashed her teeth in hatred.

"Sure. Then go ahead." Yu Holea said calmly.

"You! Just you wait! I will go to the challenge hall and gain the acknowledgment right away!"

Saying so the cat masked woman left.

Sister Phoenix’s eyes gleamed with surprise.

Why didn’t she think of this method?

If that little b*tch could do it, then how couldn’t she?

Yu Holea watched as the cat-masked woman stormed off, her anger radiating in every step.

Sister Phoenix and the other candidates exchanged glances, clearly contemplating their next moves.

Finally one by one they left too.

Everyone stormed off in different directions but surprisingly their thoughts were in sync since each of them wanted to be acknowledged by the heavens.

Before leaving the hawk-masked woman and dove-masked woman paused and looked at Yu Holea,

"We have thought for a long time and we have decided to not support you."

Yu Holea’s power had made them feel tempted. But when they heard that her power display was Yu Holea’s scheme all along, they couldn’t help but become furious.

How dare a b*tch like her use them as pawns for her gain?

Yu Holea, however, remained calm. "That’s fine. I respect your decision."

The hawk-masked woman narrowed her eyes.

"You think you can manage everything on your own, don’t you?"

Yu Holea gave a serene smile. "I don’t think. I know."

The two women exchanged a glance and left without another word.

Now they only wanted to pull Yu Holea down from her high seat.

After all, the offer which Sister Phoenix gave them after they told her the truth, was too tempting.

As long as they can surpass Yu Holea, Sister Phoenix promised to make them, her right hand and left hand after becoming the goddess.

As for Yu Holea...well other than being a schemer and gaining heaven’s acknowledgment, what does she even have?

Lira watched them go, then turned to Yu Holea,

"My lady, are you sure this is the right path? You’ve just alienated potential allies."

Yu Holea nodded.