[Quick Transmigration] The Clingy Spirit of the Blackened Male Supporting Character - Chapter 140

Luo Ning no longer needed to worry about making money. His and Fu Xian’s incomes were soaring. He felt confident enough to pursue other interests. Luo Ning wanted to learn something different this time. What he most wanted to master was painting, so he hired a professional teacher who was quite knowledgeable in art. Luo Ning learned something new every day.

With the guidance of an excellent teacher, even as a complete novice, he quickly improved, gradually managing to sketch clear lines on paper.

He felt his drawings were terrible—a sparrow looking like a lump of coal, a turtle resembling an egg, a cup turning into a bucket, and an apple taking on polygonal shapes. They were all crooked and twisted. He couldn’t bear to look at them and eagerly wanted to toss them into the trash can.

Yet Fu Xian gathered them all up and praised each piece without batting an eye, saying they were filled with artistic feeling and that he was a talented painter. Hearing this made Luo Ning’s face flush, his ears turning red, but warmth blossomed in his heart.

Then he watched as Fu Xian carefully straightened each sheet of paper, placing them in a special little box as if to treasure them.

Luo Ning felt even more embarrassed. He thought this felt similar to an elementary student’s scribbles, with a proud parent applauding their effort. What were merely rough drafts seemed capable of blooming like flowers in Fu Xian’s eyes.

He threw himself into Fu Xian’s arms, kissed his chin, and said shyly, “Brother Gu, if you like my paintings, can I paint something for you when my skills improve? There’s no need to keep these.”

Fu Xian nuzzled into his soft hair. “Baby, your paintings are very good. They’re so cute. I want to keep them to admire.”

Luo Ning’s face was hot with embarrassment, and he lunged at the man for a kiss. Fu Xian’s eyes lit up as he quickly wrapped his arms around Luo Ning, pinning him down on the sofa. This was a rare instance of Luo Ning making the first move.

After all, Fu Xian was a ghost and had endless strength. Luo Ning was terrified and usually found all sorts of excuses to escape.

Now that the person had offered himself to him, Fu Xian naturally wanted to fully enjoy it.

After all the effort put into learning, Luo Ning’s paintings had finally reached a presentable level. While he might not be a master, at least it was passable.

Perhaps because he was living happily, there was a certain spirituality in his paintings that radiated warmth at first glance.

After achieving some success in his painting, Luo Ning’s first piece of painting was the scene from his time with Fu Xian. Each moment flashed in his mind, which was also the original reason he wanted to learn to paint. He wanted to cherish and record these precious moments. Since Fu Xian couldn’t take photos, he decided to sketch them out himself.

On the blank snow-white paper, the outlines of two men began to take shape. The smaller one nestled in the broad chest of the other, slightly tilting his head up to look into the man’s eyes. His eyes seemed to sparkle like stars. Their lips were almost touching, their posture intimate. Two little kittens squatted at their feet, creating a very warm scene.

Fu Xian’s eyes were filled with tenderness as he watched Luo Ning draw. This piece was his favorite, showing the love of his baby for him. He decided to frame it and hang it in their bedroom to admire each day.

Beside him, Luo Ning focused intently and carefully sketched out the lines. Sunlight covered his soft, fluffy hair, creating a halo around his head. His fair face looked as smooth and luminous as jade, giving him an almost unbelievable purity and beauty.

Fu Xian’s heart softened. Unable to resist, he leaned down to kiss Luo Ning’s lips, greedily tasting them as if savoring the sweetness of a flower’s nectar.

Afterwards, Luo Ning angrily tugged at the man and shooed him out of the room. He was really into his painting, and being interrupted halfway left him unable to continue. He couldn’t lift his brush and figured it would take several more days to finish.

Luo Ning angrily locked the lecherous man outside.

They would sleep separately tonight. His back and legs always ached from sleeping together because that lecherous man would hold him tight, making it impossible to move. His waist felt like it might snap.

Outside the door, Fu Xian touched his nose. He knew he had angered Luo Ning, but sleeping separately was not an option. He floated back into the room and heard the gentle sound of running water from the bathroom.

Luo Ning was soaked with water, his cheeks blushing, comfortably washing his face. Suddenly, he felt a pair of cool hands grip his waist.

He turned around and saw Fu Xian standing behind him. He cursed him inwardly for being shameless. He was still angry, yet here Fu Xian was, preparing to bathe him.

Luo Ning angrily pushed him away, but Fu Xian didn’t budge no matter how hard he tried. Fu Xian nibbled on his ear, his thin lips trailing down to his collarbone, licking away the water droplets from his shoulders. He grabbed a scrub towel and said in a low voice, “Baby, let me help you scrub your back.”

Luo Ning was not happy. “No need, I can do it myself. You should just go outside.”

“Baby, be good and listen.”

This kind of situation made Luo Ning blush.

…

He was enjoying a delicious little cake when a knock echoed on the door.

Luo Ning was puzzled and went to open the door. He didn’t have many friends here, and it had been ages since anyone knocked. When he opened the door, he realized it was Bai Yue, the protagonist.

Luo Ning suddenly recalled that he had a friend like him. Bai Yue sat down on the sofa comfortably, pulled out a bag of potato chips, and said, “Ning Ning, long time no see. You seem to have put on a little weight. Maybe it’s time to lose some.”

“Don’t blame me for not keeping in touch, you know I have a boyfriend. Things are different from when I was single, and it’s inevitable that I’ve neglected you. But don’t worry, I’m still thinking of you. How about we go hiking tomorrow since it’s the weekend?”

“Oh, you’ve even adopted fat cat? Two of them! Have you struck it rich? Keeping cats costs a fortune.”

Bai Yue picked up Shrimp Dumpling and snuggled him.

Luo Ning shook his head and placed some fruit in front of him. “I can’t go, I’m going to learn to paint this weekend.”

“You two go ahead. Isn’t it weird to be a third wheel between you two?”

Bai Yue prolonged his words. “Come along! If I keep neglecting you, our friendship might sink. Look at you, you haven’t posted anything on your social media lately, and you hardly talk anymore. Don’t you feel lonely stuck in here?”

“Last time must have left a shadow on you. I couldn’t sleep for half a month. Going hiking tomorrow and enjoying the scenery is just what we need to relax.”

Luo Ning gently rejected him. The places around the protagonist were often where incidents happened, and generally, he didn’t want to get too close with the protagonist. Besides, going there would be equal to watching the protagonists show off their love. He had no interest in that.

With a sigh, Bai Yue could only accept his refusal. After playing for a bit, he received a call from his boyfriend and prepared to leave.

“Ning, I’ll come by to visit again next time.”

Once the door closed, Luo Ning returned to his tasks. Bai Yue, who was still on the phone call, absentmindedly reached into his pocket. His fingers brushed against a texture of ash.

He almost dropped his phone. His eyes widened, and he hung up in a hurry. He felt around again. He always carried a talisman his boyfriend had drawn, believed to ward off malevolent ghosts. He often squeezed it for reassurance. But now, that talisman was gone and was replaced by a pile of black ash, meaning it had burned up completely.

This meant he had encountered a ghost, and the last place he had been was clearly Luo Ning’s rented apartment.

Bai Yue was shocked. He took out the ash. The fact that the talisman had burned so thoroughly meant that the ghost was no ordinary one. He tightly gripped the ashes, panic rising within him. Fearing his friend might have come into contact with something dirty, he knocked on Luo Ning’s door again.

“What’s wrong?” Luo Ning asked in confusion. Bai Yue suddenly seemed tense, his face tight, his eyes darting around, and his shoulders hunched, as if scared of something.

Bai Yue lowered his voice. “Ning Ning, have you experienced any strange occurrences lately? Any nightmares or sudden bad luck?”

Luo Ning understood that Bai Yue was probing. He calmed his anxieties and replied nonchalantly, “No, I sleep very well. I’m perfectly comfortable staying at home every day. There’s nothing strange here.”

“Besides, I have two cats. If anything were really wrong, they would have been making noise.”

Bai Yue furrowed his brow, realizing he had a point. Cat eyes were different from human eyes. They could see many hidden things.

If there really were ghosts in the house, the cats wouldn’t be sitting and grooming themselves calmly. “Maybe I’m overthinking it.”

Turning away, he didn’t consider that Luo Ning might be hiding something. He felt he was being paranoid. The room was very warm.

Plus, judging by the flushed hues on his friend’s face, life seemed great for him. Where would any ghosts be? Despite this reasoning, a small feeling of unease nudged at him. Just in case, he decided to share his concerns with his boyfriend.

Bai Yue discussed with his boyfriend about whether to go check on Luo Ning again. Ghosts were all vicious, and he couldn’t let his friend remain in danger.

His boyfriend, Ji Xiu, said, “That talisman has never failed. It only activates when it comes into contact with yin energy.”

“Something is definitely not right there.”

Bai Yue frowned and asked, “But why hasn’t that ghost made a move? Didn’t Ning Ning notice anything strange?”

Ji Xiu responded calmly, “Maybe he has noticed, but he’s intentionally concealing it.”

Bai Yue shook his head in denial. “Impossible. Normal people are afraid of ghosts. Who could stand living with one?”

Ji Xiu smiled. “If you’re really worried, then check it out again.”

Bai Yue nodded, and the next day, he dragged Ji Xiu to Luo Ning’s home. After studying exorcism techniques for six months, Ji Xiu was no longer the helpless soul chased by ghosts.

As soon as he stepped through the doorway, his eyes subtly scanned the room. At first glance, everything seemed normal.

However, Ji Xiu wasn’t so quick to dismiss his doubts. He moved slowly, the compass hidden in his sleeve capable of detecting yin energy.

The compass remained quiet, but as he passed by the sofa, the needle flickered slightly.

Ji Xiu immediately froze, his face becoming serious. This ghost was very good at disguising itself, but lingering in a place for too long would always leave traces.

He was certain that something was hidden in this house. Concealing his sharp gaze, he exchanged looks with Bai Yue.

Luo Ning felt a wave of unease. He had temporarily sent Fu Xian out, and sure enough, the protagonists had come knocking again. He was well aware of their intentions.

Luo Ning was worried. Even though Fu Xian was powerful, the protagonist had the halo of luck surrounding him, favored by the world.

If they crossed paths, he feared the previous outcome might repeat itself, with Fu Xian becoming cannon fodder.