My Amazing WeChat is Connected to the Three Realms - Chapter 85

“Hey, little brother, what kind of painting style is this? It’s absolutely incredible!” The Painting King, like a child who had just discovered a beloved toy, eagerly asked Lin Hai.

“This is called sketching—a technique I invented myself,” Lin Hai replied with an air of smugness.

“What? You invented this?!” The Painting King was utterly astonished.

“My goodness, little brother, you’re a once-in-a-millennium genius! This sketching method of yours may seem simple, but it captures the lifelike essence of people so vividly. Truly remarkable!”

The Painting King couldn’t stop praising Lin Hai’s work.

Damn it, can we get to the point already? Cut the nonsense!

Seeing that the Painting King still hadn’t mentioned the trial, Lin Hai couldn’t hold back any longer.

“Ahem… Senior Painting King, about this fourth trial—have I passed or not?”

“Huh?” The Painting King blinked, then snapped back to reality. “Oh! Of course, absolutely! You’ve passed my trial. Ah, this sketching technique is truly extraordinary.”

Yes! Lin Hai jumped for joy.

Finally, I made it! Not only did I save my own skin, but I also don’t have to worry about being turned into a wall decoration.

Ignoring the Painting King, who was still marveling at the wall, Lin Hai turned to Xian’er and asked, “Xian’er, can I leave now?”

“Yes, Master. Please follow me.” Xian’er led Lin Hai to a stone stele slightly taller than a person.

Lin Hai focused his gaze—the stele bore four crimson characters in ancient seal script: Moon Lake Sanctuary.

“Master, this is the Boundary Soul Stele of the sanctuary. It controls everything within this realm,” Xian’er explained.

“Oh? How do I use it?”

“Since you’ve passed the trials, the stele already recognizes you. Just place your palm on it.”

Following Xian’er’s instructions, Lin Hai pressed his hand against the stele.

Whoosh! A flash of light burst forth.

The stele vanished into thin air—only to reappear the next moment inside Lin Hai’s mind.

Instantly, he felt an inexplicable connection to the stele, as though it were an extension of his own body.

At the same time, the methods to control the entire sanctuary flooded his mind, feeling as natural as if he’d known them all his life.

With just a thought, he could now command everything within the sanctuary—including the Four Cold Mountain Companions he’d encountered earlier.

Lin Hai had a strong sense that with a single whim, he could erase any one of them from existence.

This is freaking amazing! He felt like he’d struck gold this time.

“Xian’er, I’m leaving now.”

Xian’er’s expression suddenly turned somber and sorrowful.

“Master… will you be like the first master and never return once you leave?”

“Haha, of course not! I’ll come back often.” A place this incredible? No way he’d abandon it.

“Really? Then this servant shall await your return.” Xian’er bowed respectfully.

“Mm, next time I’ll bring you something nice.” With that, Lin Hai’s figure vanished into thin air.

At the intersection of Zhenhua Street, Xu Tian was directing traffic in an orderly manner.

As she turned around, a man’s face suddenly appeared inches from hers.

“Ah!” Xu Tian shrieked in fright, her knee instinctively shooting toward Lin Hai’s groin.

What the—?!

Lin Hai had just emerged from the sanctuary and barely had time to process his surroundings before taking the brutal hit.

Damn it! He crouched over, clutching his crotch in agony.

If I hadn’t reached the early Innate stage, making my family jewels sturdier, that would’ve been the end of me!

Ugh, why do women always go for a guy’s weak spot?! First Chu Liner, now this policewoman—I’ve been hit twice already!

“You—who are you?!” Xu Tian barked, eyeing Lin Hai’s bizarre attire and sudden appearance with suspicion.

“Just a guy taking a stroll. Got a problem with that?” Lin Hai stood up, still wincing, and shot her an annoyed look.

“Wait… you—you’re Lin Hai?!” Xu Tian’s jaw dropped as if she’d seen a ghost.

“You know me?” Lin Hai didn’t recall ever meeting this pretty officer before.

“It’s really you? You’re not dead?!” The policewoman looked thrilled.

Lin Hai rolled his eyes. Seriously? You sound way too happy about me being alive.

“Officer, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way.” Still wearing Xian’er’s clothes—which were way too conspicuous—Lin Hai noticed cars slowing down to gawk at them.

“Hey, wait! Don’t go!” Xu Tian grabbed his sleeve.

But Xian’er’s clothes were already too tight on him. With one tug—

Rip!

Lin Hai’s top tore open, exposing his chest.

“Whoa, what’s going on over there?”

“That guy’s wearing women’s clothes—must be a pervert.”

“Look, the policewoman just ripped his shirt off. There’s definitely a story here.”

“Holy crap, is this some street performance? ‘Pervert vs. Sexy Cop’?”

A crowd quickly gathered, murmuring and pointing.

“Hey, shouldn’t you be directing traffic? It’s chaos out here!” Lin Hai shook free of Xu Tian, hopped into a taxi, and sped off.

“Chief, it’s Xu Tian. I just saw Lin Hai—he’s really alive…”

…..

For Liu Xinyue, the past three days had been torture. She’d cried more times than she could count.

Ever since hearing about Lin Hai’s disappearance, she’d completely broken down.

Only then did she realize just how deeply she loved him.

Three full days had passed without a trace of Lin Hai. She’d dialed his number endlessly, only to hear the same “The number you have dialed is not in service.”

Though there was no official confirmation of his death, the accident scene suggested survival was nearly impossible.

“Lin Hai, you jerk… Where did you go? You made me promise to be yours, then vanished without a word. You’re the worst.”

Tears streaming down her face, she redialed his number—just as she had countless times over the past three days.

Ring… Ring…

Liu Xinyue froze. Then—

“Ah! Ahhhh!” She trembled uncontrollably.

“It’s ringing! It’s actually ringing!”

“Hey, Xinyue? Miss me?” Lin Hai’s familiar voice flowed through the phone.

“Wuuuuh…” Liu Xinyue covered her mouth, sobbing too hard to speak.

“Hey? Xinyue, what’s wrong? Did someone bully you? Tell me who, and I’ll smash their skull in!” Lin Hai’s voice was frantic with concern.

“Where… are you right now?” she finally managed between sobs.

“Me? Back at my villa.” Gotta change out of these ridiculous clothes first.

“Wait for me. I’m coming now!” She hung up before he could respond.

Heh, guess she really missed me after a few days apart. Lin Hai smirked to himself.

…..

“I’m back!” Lin Hai announced as he stepped inside.

“Huh? No reaction?”

He looked up to see Chu Liner sitting on the bed, eyes glued to her phone, not even glancing his way.

Ah Hua, the damn dog, was sprawled on his bed too, head craned toward Chu Liner’s screen, utterly transfixed.

What the hell are these two so absorbed in? Lin Hai peeked over.

Pfft—

He nearly choked.

The ghost and the dog were playing tic-tac-toe against a robot.

How freaking bored can you get?!

Wait—hold up!

Lin Hai’s eyes narrowed. Why is this mutt on my bed?!

My Xinyue hasn’t even been here yet!

He kicked Ah Hua off.

“Oh! Daddy’s back?” The dog wagged its tail, rubbing against Lin Hai affectionately.

“Beat it, mutt. I’m not a girl—stop rubbing on me!” He shoved it away.

“Huh? Daddy, why are you dressed like a woman? So… unique.”

Unique your ass!

Lin Hai stormed into the bedroom to change.

Ding. A WeChat notification popped up.

“Lin Hai, I’m at your door!” —Liu Xinyue.

Lin Hai grinned and hurried to open it.

“Xinyue, you—”

Before he could finish, she pushed him onto the bed.

Whoa, what’s happening?!

Lin Hai’s brain short-circuited.

“Uh, Xinyue—”

“Shh. Don’t talk. Just kiss me.”