When the conversation ended, night had already grown deep. After washing up, Yu Renwan climbed into bed beside Jiang Yan. She was quite fond of her spot on the bed; if she stretched out her hand, she could reach Jiang Yan. She called out to Jiang Yan, “Jiang Jiang, are you asleep?” Jiang Yan didn’t… Continue reading Tricked 092: Zhou Xiahua

It was already nine o’clock at night, the darkness thick as ink. Jiang Yan, adherent of the “sleep when there’s nothing to do” philosophy, put away the answer sheet and climbed into bed. The livestream chat grew frantic as Jiang Yan closed her eyes before thousands of anxious viewers. [Urgent! My brain, my brain!!] [Open… Continue reading Tricked 091: Anger

Leaving aside the feasibility of the girls' escape plan— As for the plan itself, they intended to abandon ship and swim to the shore after leaving the Cow Immortal’s cave, but now Yun Mingyue and Ye Tian had become Falling-Flower Cave Maidens. All their thoughts and desires revolved around becoming brides to the Cave God.… Continue reading Tricked 090: Granny Zhuang

Wuhai Girls’ School did not allow for any midday rest. After lunch, everyone gradually returned to the classroom. As soon as Yun Mingyue sat down, she crossed her legs, surveying the others as if they were a pack of hangers-on. Xiahua shot her a look and lay her head on the desk as though to… Continue reading Tricked 089: Yun Mingyue

The teacher for the first class was the very same woman Jiang Yan had seen at the back door of the classroom the day before. Her hair was perfectly, meticulously combed. “Do not quibble over right or wrong, do not strive for victory in debate.” She wrote the words on the blackboard at the front… Continue reading Tricked 088: Xu Xing

Yun Fanxing stood dazed for a while, then said nothing, turning back to her bed. Yun Mingyue let out an ambiguous snort, difficult to tell if it was mocking or simply entertained. Yet perhaps because of their family ties, she rummaged through her own wardrobe and tossed a thick quilt onto Yun Fanxing’s bed. She… Continue reading Tricked 087: Yun Fanxing

Just now, after Jiang Yan supervised the last calf finishing the final cub, nine clue slips appeared in the room, signifying that nine people had successfully graduated from the cattle-rearing class. Among them were Granny Zhuang and Uncle Wang. A light rain was falling from the sky. Shen Xiaoxiao dashed through the drizzle to ask… Continue reading Tricked 086: The Traitor

Jiang Yan’s hands could cleave through anything. This fact was well accepted throughout the livestream chat—there wasn’t a single question mark to be seen. Jiang Yan sat on the lower step and unfolded the bridal gown for a closer look. Beyond the shape, it was hard to describe—utterly plain, the fabric rough and unadorned, stitches… Continue reading Tricked 085: Cattle-Raising Class Graduation

After the little black cat had finished its tirade, it jumped from Yu Renwan’s arms to stand atop her head. Yu Renwan whispered in defense, “The vengeful spirit isn’t really human anymore.” “So really, it’s its heart that’s twisted—not humanity’s.” The little black cat shot Jiang Yan a glance. “I was talking about her.” “To… Continue reading Tricked 084: A Short Poem

There was a reason Jiang Yan had asked Shen Huanhuan to answer that question. —As the less favored of a pair of twins, she could empathize more deeply; her judgment would more closely align with the intentions of the vengeful spirit. Jiang Yan had noticed this long ago. After all, several past missions had involved… Continue reading Tricked 083: Main Building Living Rules