Su Yue buried her face in the soft bedding of the princess-style bed, feeling the warmth of her own breath. She recalled the strange sensation of Chen Yan whispering near her ear and clutched the blanket tighter.
"I’ve become so strange… I don’t even feel like myself anymore."
Su Yue murmured to herself. Ever since inhabiting this new body, her thoughts and even small mannerisms had shifted. Especially after tasting Chen Yan’s blood for the first time—her resistance to him had plummeted. Any contact now could make her blush and send her mind wandering.
"Possession shouldn’t alter one’s core personality… Hmm. Truth is, I still don’t know how this body even came to be."
She had no memory of the possession. Yet when she first opened her eyes in this world, this body was already clad in an elegant gown, matured into a young woman’s form—impossible to have transformed from her original self.
"Setting aside bodily changes, this contract alone has affected me too deeply. I must break it soon." Su Yue sat up, resolving to tackle the contract first.
She’d studied its mechanics lately. Full removal wasn’t possible yet, but with enough materials, she could isolate its effects.
"Haa~"
Composing herself, Su Yue got up, opened the bedroom door, and walked to the living room.
Chen Yan was watching TV, but his focus was elsewhere, brows furrowed with worry. Only upon hearing the door open did he turn and offer her a faint smile.
"Not sleeping?"
"It’s only eight. And I still need to invite Fei’er." Su Yue planted her hands on her hips, trying to project authority to cover her earlier fluster.
"Shall I come with you?" Chen Yan avoided mentioning the bedroom incident, regarding her gently.
"No need. It’s right next door."
Su Yue averted her gaze, slipped on her shoes, and turned the doorknob.
Chen Yan watched her leave, expression darkening again. His distraction wasn’t just about Su Yue—it was also the Hunter Guild’s message:
"All field agents sent for investigation have gone missing."
...
Su Yue stood before room 6512 and knocked softly.
A woman’s voice came from inside: "Who is it?"
"Is Lucifer at home?"
*Creak~*
The door opened. A graceful woman around 170 cm tall, with a soft side ponytail, smiled warmly.
"Looking for Fei’er?" Her gentle eyes blinked.
"Yes, miss. Is Fei’er home?" Su Yue asked politely.
"Well, she—"
"Little Su Yue!"
Before she finished, a black blur shot out and wrapped around Su Yue.
"You really came! To invite me to your place? Right now?" Lucifer hugged her tightly, nuzzling Su Yue’s cheek happily.
"Fei’er, don’t be so loud with guests," the woman chided softly, tapping her head.
"It’s fine, Master! Little Su Yue’s my best friend—not a guest~" Lucifer retorted with a playful wink.
*We’ve only known each other a few days,* Su Yue thought wryly, but stayed silent to spare Fei’er’s feelings.
"You’re taking her side too? Look how polite Su Yue is," the woman said fondly, tapping Lucifer’s head again.
"Hehe, Su Yue’s the best! Let’s go!" Lucifer bounced like an eager puppy. "I can’t wait another second!"
"You may go out, but be back by eleven. Stick close to Su Yue, stay polite at others’ homes—"
"Wait, miss!" Su Yue waved quickly. "I’m inviting Fei’er *tomorrow* after school. Not today." She dared not bring Lucifer to Chen Yan’s place yet—she was still unfamiliar with this body. What if she slipped up? "And I live right next door, room 6507. She won’t get lost."
"I see. Hear that, Fei’er? No outing today."
"Eh~ Why not?" Lucifer pouted as the woman gently pulled her back inside by the collar.
"Su Yue? A lovely name. Meeting fellow Bloodkin is rare for Fei’er—she’s only seen three or four in her life. That’s why she’s so excited. I hope you don’t mind." Lin You tucked Lucifer under her arm, smiling apologetically.
"Not at all. Fei’er’s sweet. She’s actually the first fellow Bloodkin *I’ve* ever met. I’m truly glad to be her friend."
"What a kind child. I’m Lin You—Fei’er’s master and older sister. Please look after her."
"The honor is mine. Thank you." Su Yue found herself bowing slightly without thinking—as if the gesture were etched into her DNA.
Elegant.
"Now that the invitation’s delivered, I’ll take my leave."
"Wow! Su Yue looks just like a classic Bloodkin noble lady from old films!" Lucifer, still tucked under Lin You’s arm, pointed in awe.
"Me? A classic Bloodkin noble?" Su Yue blinked, realizing she’d just performed a graceful curtsey.
"Yes~ So elegant," Lin You added warmly.
"Ah… your polite speech made me unconsciously follow suit," Su Yue scratched her head, flustered.
"You’re too sweet. But we’ve chatted long enough—Little Su Yue should head back before we never stop," Lin You hinted gently.
"Then I shall take my leave." Su Yue executed another poised curtsey.
"Hehehe~ Little Su Yue, so elegant, so cute, so soft…"
Lin You covered Lucifer’s mouth and closed the door firmly.
...
Su Yue stared at the shut door of 6512, deep in thought.
"Why did I do that without thinking?"
Lin You’s refined tone and gentle manner had subtly shifted Su Yue’s own speech and movements.
"Like muscle memory," she murmured. "This body was likely obtained through possession… yet retained the original owner’s habits."
But why?
After possession, the new soul should dominate completely. Old habits erased. Memories remain—but like a readable book, not influencing the present self. Yet here, memories were gone, habits remained.
Su Yue shook her head. This puzzle wouldn’t solve today. Set it aside.
The plan to regain her male form through possession had failed. One soul, one chance.
Only Plan B remained—the Yin-Yang Ascension Array.
