After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

"An abnormal energy fluctuation was detected, but it's not the kind of energy that the system is familiar with."

"What do you mean? Explain it clearly!"

"Simply put, there are indeed otherworldly souls nearby besides you, the host."

I will download its specific coordinates to the host later.

The system fluctuations detected in him were not like mine; there were only simple soul fluctuations.

It seems that the other party has only been in control of the new body for a short time, probably only in the last few years.

Although the soul of the possessed body is extremely weak, it is not impossible for it to regain control of the body.

The system presented the test results one by one, and Jiang Xiaoqi had several guesses in her mind.

First, the original Lu Zihan was possessed by a soul from another dimension and did not receive the original body's memories. The current "Lu Zihan" does not recognize the Jiang family.

Secondly, after the original Lu Zihan was possessed, she retained the original body's memories and still recognized the Jiang family members, but she had no ill intentions.

Third, after the original Lu Zihan was possessed, she retained the original body's memories, still recognized the Jiang family, harbored malice towards them, and even wanted revenge!

If it's the first two scenarios, everyone can live in peace.

But if it's the third scenario, where "Lu Zihan" who has been possessed is thinking of going against her own family, Jiang Xiaoqi wouldn't mind letting the other party be reincarnated again!

As for why Jiang Xiaoqi was so certain that Lu Zihan was the one who had been possessed,

Of course, this isn't just a guess; those 1000 points were definitely worth it.

The system detected the area as the largest inn near the examination hall, and its coordinates were clearly displayed before Jiang Xiaoqi's eyes.

This is consistent with the information found by the people left behind by Lin Feng; that person is indeed here.

The group took turns staking out the place and finally spotted "Lu Zihan" going out to buy something. After confirming with several people, they found that he was exactly the same as the portrait that the Seventh Young Master had given them!

What Jiang Xiaoqi couldn't understand was why that person didn't continue using the identity of Lu Zihan.

Is it because they look down on Lu Zihan for being a commoner?

But how did he change his identity? Did someone help him?

Court officials? Powerful figures of the Great Zhou Dynasty? Powerful figures...

For example... people like Yang Guozhong, the Earl of Chengen and the Emperor's brother-in-law, who had already rigged the county, prefectural, and provincial examinations several years ago...

Jiang Xiaoqi felt no joy at encountering a "kindred spirit," after all, this "kindred spirit" might very well be plotting against him from the shadows.

"Host, what do we do next? Do you need me to provide any special items?"

"What kind of props? Do you possibly have murder weapons?"

"Host, what kind of person do you think they are! No matter what plane you're in, indiscriminately killing innocent people will always backfire!"

What the system didn't finish saying was that, in addition to the backlash, a large amount of points would also be deducted.

Jiang Xiaoqi didn't want to resort to such a desperate measure when she wasn't sure whether the other party was friend or foe. But what was the best way to strike first?

"Host, if you're willing to spend a little bit of points, there are some alternative options here~"

Points again!

He suspected that the system was taking advantage of him!

"Tell me about it," Jiang Xiaoqi said through gritted teeth.

"There is a kind of incense that can induce a dreamlike state when lit, which can quickly put people into a deep sleep and induce hallucinations."

When he falls into hallucinations, the host can confidently investigate whether he has any malicious intent.

When he wakes up, he will not remember anyone or anything in the illusion, nor will he remember what he said.

The most important thing is——

It only costs 5000 points, which is a great deal!

People do laugh when they're angry. This is just a tiny bit of points? Where's the profit in this?! Where's the affordability?!

Seeing Jiang Xiaoqi's face change like a palette of colors, the system immediately made up for it.

"Hehe, is it expensive? Where is it expensive? Host, you should think about whether you've been working hard to earn points lately~"

If you really put in the effort, why would you complain about 5000 points being too expensive? It's really not expensive at all—it's a great deal!

"Stop! I'm afraid if you keep going, my lovely, dear readers in front of the screen will collectively diss you!"

Shut up! Don't say anything more! You're making me lose followers!

The system immediately muted its speaker, leaving only a large, round, ghostly face making a zipping motion around its mouth.

Jiang Xiaoqi finally gritted her teeth and decided to buy the Illusion Incense.

I simply chose the installment payment option, dividing it into 100 installments, with 50 points awarded for each installment.

The system agreed without really understanding what was going on, and Jiang Xiaoqi regretted it a little. If he had known it would agree so readily, he would have opted for 1000 or 5000 installments.

Paying in installments earns points without interest, and besides, he didn't say how long the installment period would be. It could be monthly or yearly...

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After obtaining the Illusion Incense, Jiang Xiaoqi changed into the night clothes provided by the system.

I still have to handle this myself. Even if something unexpected happens, the system will be there to cover for me.

That night, a figure as agile as an eel darted across the rooftops of the capital city, which were arranged in a staggered, densely packed pattern.

Wang, the commander of the capital's garrison, was supposed to be on duty tonight, but he went into the city to drink with his friends and didn't head back to the garrison camp until close to curfew.

He swayed back and forth on horseback, humming a little tune, his eyes half-closed, showing no intention of looking up.

Standing in the shadows on the rooftop, Jiang Xiaoqi noticed that the people riding horses on the street hadn't noticed her. She then changed direction and headed straight for the inn where Lu Zihan was staying.

After making sure everyone inside was asleep, Jiang Xiaoqi carefully lit incense.

Soon, wisps of smoke rose and filled the entire room.

After inhaling the fragrance, "Lu Zihan" on the bed didn't utter a sound, but seemed even more relaxed.

After waiting another fifteen minutes, Jiang Xiaoqi entered the room and walked to the bedside. Instead of asking questions, she pulled both of the other person's hands out of the blanket.

These are hands as thin as their owner's, one, two, three, four, five... six, seven, eight, nine, ten...

Not a single one of the ten fingers is missing!

Unsure, let me think about it!

Then, he carefully tugged at each of his fingers with some force.

It's real, it's not a prosthetic leg...

Forget it, let's ask the person involved!

A quarter of an hour later...

Jiang Xiaoqi never imagined that Lu Zihan had become like this, all because of that kind of operation. How ridiculous!

No wonder, now that she's a little thinner, all her fingers are back...

After Jiang Xiaoqi finished asking all her questions, she opened the window of the room a crack and, before the effects of the medicine wore off, immediately left the inn under the cover of night.

We can send a message to Lin Feng by carrier pigeon now; there's no point in investigating this person any further.