"It's definitely possible." Lin Chen pointed southeast. "The view's even better during the day — you can see the sea directly from here, and there are beaches and yacht clubs at the foot of the mountain."
"I'm so jealous. I want to buy a place here too." Catwoman checked her small stash of savings and almost burst into tears."I've been stealing for so long, and I still can't afford a cop's villa!"
"Steal my ass." Lin Chen chuckled.
"There'll be investment opportunities later," she huffed. "If you don't tell me, I—I'll ignore you!" Catwoman finally found a way to threaten him.
Lin Chen smiled and gave her a light pat. "Don't worry. Making you rich isn't such a big deal."
He gestured toward the rooms. "Pick whichever you like. There are plenty of bedrooms — stay as long as you want."
"Really?" Catwoman looked surprised, though a trace of suspicion flashed in her eyes. "What are you plotting?"
"Nothing. Just think of it as me… hiding a cat in my golden house." He grinned. "I'm someone who likes to keep cats close."
Catwoman finally chose a room facing the sea, and her mood brightened instantly. She turned to Lin Chen, her slender neck tilting gracefully, and pressed a soft kiss onto his cheek, leaving a faint red mark behind.
Lin Chen touched the spot and found himself smiling. Her lips had been soft and warm, lingering like velvet against his skin.
For a moment, both of them were awkwardly silent, neither knowing what to say.Catwoman's face grew hot, and she quickly pointed at several large stones in the courtyard. "What are those for?"
"The Nine Palaces and Eight Views Formation — and a Spirit Gathering Array," Lin Chen explained. "That's the one Asan was trapped in before. When we absorbed spiritual energy in Arkham last time, I found the aura here is pretty good. Not as strong as Arkham's, but softer — more suitable for the body to absorb."
Catwoman's eyes lit up. "You mean that magical aura that boosted my strength and agility before?"
"Mm." Lin Chen nodded.
"Then I'm definitely moving in!" Catwoman laughed, finally finding a solid excuse to stay.
"Consider it rent repayment," Lin Chen teased.
"Bastard!" Catwoman kicked at him. Lin Chen raised his fists in a boxing stance, and soon the two were sparring playfully.
Later that night, when Lin Chen returned to his shop, several gangsters were already sprawled on the floor, groaning.He ignored them and headed upstairs to sleep.
"Hmm… I've earned some merit today. Time for a lottery draw."
He waved his hand.
Ding! Congratulations to the host for drawing a purple reward — 'Lucky Charm' obtained!
"Lucky Charm? That's not bad."
The next morning, Jill arrived with a few police detectives. Lin Chen dispelled the formation, and as soon as light returned, the gangsters burst into tears.
"Thank God, we're finally out!"
"The Taoist priest is not someone we should've messed with!"
"Master, we're sorry! That bastard Kane made us burn your shop!"
The police dragged the sobbing gangsters away.
Jill leaned close and whispered, "Be careful. Kane still has supporters among the Xiannis tribe — they might come after you."
Lin Chen frowned. "That guy's not staying quiet even in detention?"
"He's out on bail," Jill said bitterly.
"A murderer, out on bail?!" Lin Chen was speechless.
Jill clenched her jaw. "His backers are powerful. He destroyed the murder weapon, and without Tina's body, there's no complete chain of evidence. It's infuriating."
"What about Harvey? He can't do anything?"
"He's trying, but that bastard hired top lawyers — two of them are senior attorneys with decades of experience. They're tough."
"It's fine," Lin Chen said calmly. "He won't stay smug for long."
Jill sighed. "I hope your words turn out to be true."
After she left, Lin Chen and Harley headed to the flower market to buy some decorations for the house.On the way, Lin Chen started a live stream.
By now, Lin Chen had more than 700,000 followers. Even without bots, over 100,000 viewers joined each broadcast, and the numbers were still growing fast.
"It seems a million followers isn't far off," he mused.
As the viewer count climbed, he greeted them with a smile. "Good morning, everyone."
"Good morning, Master!""You're up so early! I skipped class and you're already streaming?" — Super Killer Girl"Master, can you stream every day? I want to see you every day!"
Lin Chen laughed and shook his head. "Even a Taoist needs weekends. I'm trying to lie flat and rest a little."
"Rest? You only stream two hours a day, and you call that lying flat?""Working overtime is a blessing! Poor Taoist, he doesn't even know hardship!"
Lin Chen chuckled. "You all just want to exhaust me, don't you?"
Wonder Woman, who'd missed yesterday's broadcast, was clearly in a mood. She typed furiously:
"I've lived for so many years, and I've never seen someone so smug!"
Lin Chen teased, "Auntie from Paradise Island, are you hitting menopause? Maybe some traditional Chinese medicine could help."
BAM! Wonder Woman kicked over a stool and typed,"You bastard! You make me angry just by existing!"
Lin Chen waved it off. "Alright, alright, just kidding. Time for some fortune-telling. Type '1' if you want a reading!"
"1!""1!!""For flowers!"
Even Wonder Woman quickly sent a "1".
Lin Chen sighed and picked a random username — [Xiao Chen], a man around thirty.
"Hello there, Daoist," the man said. "My surname's Chen."
"Fate brings us together, Brother Chen. What can I help you with today?"
Xiao Chen scratched his head awkwardly. "I'm from the countryside. I'm thirty and still not married. I thought I'd stay single forever, but lately a few blind dates seem interested. I just… don't know how to choose."
He sent a small rocket as a gift.
The chat instantly exploded:
"You're anxious? I'm even older and still single!""He's just showing off — classic Versailles!""Did he buy the Taoist's Peach Blossom Charm?"
Lin Chen smiled. "Well, Brother Chen, I can tell you why your luck's changed — your old house was recently marked for demolition, wasn't it?"
Xiao Chen froze. "Daoist, you're incredible!"
The chat went wild:
"Ah, that explains it!""Demolition beats any charm!""No wonder the girls are lining up!"
Lin Chen continued with a smile. "You already know your own heart. Who are the candidates?"
Xiao Chen nodded. "There are three. The first, Xiao Li, left school early to work. She's pretty, great figure, but… there are rumors she's in a questionable line of work."
"The second, Ah Fang, is kind and beautiful, but divorced with a daughter."
"The third, Shanshan, is average-looking, has a bad temper, but she's a college graduate with a stable job."
The barrage flooded again:
"Bro, why's Xiao Li first on your list?""Is she Technician No. 99?""I'd pick Shanshan — better for the kids.""Ah Fang for sure, you need a virtuous wife.""Raising someone else's kid? No thanks!""Police don't make good husbands anyway!"
Xiao Chen looked at the screen, completely overwhelmed."Daoist," he sighed, "I already have choice paralysis. Now I'm even more confused."
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