Although Wu Huazi didn't recognize who I was, the name she randomly gave me turned out to be surprisingly appropriate.

I am indeed a seductive ghost.

Three hundred years ago, I emerged from a chaotic burial mound and made a living by helping lonely souls and wild ghosts with their hair and makeup. I also worked part-time as a reciter for those who were not properly mourned.

Then, the Buddha came to me.

"Little girl, I see that you are beautiful, kind-hearted, and capable of fighting. I have a favor to ask of you."

"What is it?"

"I have a disciple who will soon undergo the trials of reincarnation in the mortal world. However, occasionally, he lacks some scriptures or something like that. Can you accompany him through five cycles of reincarnation? After it's done, I will help you ascend to immortality, how about that?"

"After ascending to immortality, can I fall in love with immortals?" After being a seductive ghost for hundreds of years, countless people and ghosts admired me, but unfortunately, I haven't managed to seduce a single immortal.

It's simply an insult to my title as a seductive ghost.

"Certainly. We immortals are all free. You can fall in love with whoever you want."

Although I haven't thought about whom I want to fall in love with, I was moved by the sincerity of the Buddha. With the intention of helping others and myself, I took on the task of assisting the Buddha's disciple through his trials.

The disciple must experience the seven sorrows of the mortal world, and I faithfully performed my duties. In his various lifetimes, I played the role of a mountain bandit killing his parents, an evil bully snatching his wife, an unscrupulous official destroying his future, and a trusted friend deceiving him of his wealth.

In each past life, I made sure that the disciple experienced as much human suffering as possible—loss, resentment, and hatred.

When the final life arrived, the Buddha approached me once again.

"Miss, in this final life, we plan to subject him to a romantic trial. You must find ways to hurt his heart and confuse his soul, making him yearn for life and mourn for death because of you. Do you understand?"

A romantic trial is not an easy task. Apart from the probability of compromising one's chastity, there's also a high chance of losing one's mind.

However, after all the work I've done, I can't refuse without disrespecting the efforts of the past two hundred years.

"Fine, but you have to promise that the trials will end. After the disciple returns, he must not cause trouble for me."

The Buddha nodded with a smile.

The fifth-life disciple was different from the previous ones.

He was handsome and straightforward, and his unique temperament attracted countless women who were willing to follow him regardless of wealth or power.

To ensure that my performance wouldn't be overshadowed, I utilized all sorts of skills, infiltrating his life since his high school days.

If he was hungry, I delivered food; if he performed poorly in exams, I provided tutoring; if he was in a bad mood, I accompanied him in his games.

Once he developed a certain awareness, not only did I sacrifice my own appearance, but I also sought out renowned teachers to instruct him, all to ensure that he would forever hold love for me.

After many years of being together, I believed that I had become the irreplaceable woman in his life.

He loved and cherished me. If I needed him to, I believed he would even give his life for me.

However, reality often doesn't go as planned.

I never expected that the innocent disciple would fall for some feudal superstition and be manipulated by a mediocre witch like Wu Huazi.

But.

Surviving in the mortal world for hundreds of years means being adaptable to change.

If Wu Huazi wants to use my death to break the disciple's golden body, then I shall grant her wish. Let my death become his trial.

At that time, the disciple will weep and regret causing the death of his girlfriend, finally understanding the pain of losing a loved one.

And I will have completed my mission and ascend to immortality.

Perfect.

Just one thing to note: the disciple must not be devoured by others.

Otherwise, his experience of heartbreakand loss will be in vain.

As the seductive ghost, I was well aware of the dangers that lurked in the mortal realm. There were powerful demons, vengeful spirits, and otherworldly creatures that could easily consume a vulnerable soul.

With my plan in mind, I prepared myself for the final act. I confronted Wu Huazi, the witch who sought to manipulate the disciple and orchestrate my demise.

Using my seductive charm and otherworldly powers, I engaged in a fierce battle with Wu Huazi. She was cunning and resourceful, but I was determined and relentless.

We fought in the mortal realm, unleashing our supernatural abilities upon each other. The surroundings trembled as our powers clashed, creating a spectacle that attracted the attention of both humans and spirits alike.

Eventually, I managed to gain the upper hand. With a final strike, I defeated Wu Huazi and sealed her powers, rendering her harmless.

However, the battle took its toll on me as well. I was weakened, my energy depleted from the intense confrontation. My time in the mortal realm was coming to an end.

As I lay on the ground, fading away, the disciple rushed to my side. His eyes were filled with anguish and regret.

"I'm sorry... I never wanted any of this to happen," he whispered, tears streaming down his face.

I smiled weakly, my voice barely a whisper. "It's okay. This was meant to be. Remember the lessons you've learned and cherish the love you've experienced. Live your life fully."

With those words, I dissipated into the air, my mission fulfilled.

The disciple was left alone, mourning the loss of his beloved. He carried the weight of his actions and the pain of his heartbreak.

But in that pain, he found strength. He vowed to honor my memory and the love we shared by living a life of compassion and kindness.

Years passed, and the disciple became a wise and enlightened individual. He dedicated his life to helping others, spreading love and understanding wherever he went.

And as for me, I ascended to immortality as promised. I became a celestial being, free to explore the realms beyond the mortal world.

But even in my immortality, I carried the memories of my time as a seductive ghost and the love I had experienced. It shaped me and taught me the true meaning of sacrifice and devotion.

And perhaps, in the vast expanse of the cosmos, I might find another love story waiting to unfold.