Lin Zhen Nan asked, "So what's your plan? Do you intend to remain in my mind forever? Won't that give me constant headaches? What if you ruin my brain?"

The Spider Spirit said, "I have no other choice, I have to reside in your mind now. But don't worry, your mind is so vast that my presence won't affect you. Unless you annoy me, and I start practicing my boxing moves in your brain – that'll be unbearable for you."

Lin Zhen Nan hastily replied, "Why would I upset you? If there's anything you need, just say it. As long as I can do it, I will. I hope you won't mess up inside my head and give me brutal headaches."

The Spider Spirit spoke, "In fact, you can rest assured. I won't make difficulties for you intentionally. I am just a practicing spider spirit striving to become a god. I have no intentions of bullying an ordinary mortal like you. Although now that I reside in your brain, there are significant benefits for you. I can teach you many abilities that you lack. If you're willing, you can join me in cultivation. My only hope now is that you maintain a balanced diet so that my cultivation progresses at an accelerated pace."

Lin Zhen Nan cheerfully said, "It's that simple? Just have a good diet? That's not a challenging requirement. Even if it weren't for you, I would still need to eat well!"

The Spider Spirit said, "Exactly! That is my only requirement. If I continue living in your mind now, I won't have to worry about meals anymore. I can now focus on cultivating truth. In fact, your breaking my body might eventually be a good thing. I would integrate my spiritual consciousness with your thoughts in your mind. If you have anything you don't understand, you can ask my consciousness, and you would change."

Lin Zhen Nan asked curiously, "Do you know a lot about our world? Can I ask you anything?"

The Spider Spirit looked disdainfully at Lin Zhen Nan, "I've lived in this world for ten thousand years. Is there anything about this world that I wouldn't know? The ins and outs of your world, I see clearly. Though I'm a demon and not as clever as you humans, I am an old demon who has been here for millennia. Are you implying that I wouldn't understand even after observing all this time? You really are a fool."

Lin Zhen Nan, being continually looked down upon by the Spider Spirit, couldn't help but blush.

He asked the Spider Spirit, his face red, "Can you help me get rich? If I'm not rich, I won't be able to provide you with good nutrition."

The Spider Spirit made a peculiar noise and said, "Want to get rich? Just say so, no need for excuses like providing me with nutrition. Typical of you humans, beating around the bush. Helping you get rich is a small matter, can be done at any time."

"Really?" Was the best thing Lin Zhen Nan heard that day. Excited, he grabbed the Spider Spirit.

The Spider spirit was startled by his zealous gaze, "Poor human, I don't know why you are so obsessed with money, sigh!"

The Spider spirit kicked Lin Zhen Nan's hands away with her foot: "Of course it's true. Letting you get rich is too easy, but it's much harder to let you cultivate truth."

Lin Zhen Nan hurriedly said, "I just want to get rich, whether or not I cultivate truth doesn't matter."

The Spider spirit shook her spider head: "Ah, it's a shame you're such a blockhead. The great matter of cultivating truth should not be set aside in pursuit of riches.

Okay, okay. I'll let you get rich first. I've worked in your shop for several years without seeing you conducting proper business. Considering your usually decent behavior towards me, I'm going to let you make a small fortune today."

At the news that The Spider spirit could help him get rich immediately, Lin Zhen Nan was excited, eyes aglow: "Spider Immortal, Spider Beauty, tell me, how can I get rich?"

The Spider spirit, speechless at her master's behavior, resignedly said, "Is there an abandoned dilapidated house at the end of your street, left empty after the death of an old man who had no family?"

Lin Zhen Nan hurriedly answered: "Yeah, yeah, there really is such a dangerous building at the end of the street that is about to be destroyed by the rain."

The Spider spirit said, "I spent some time in that house a hundred years ago. The owner was quite wealthy over a hundred years ago.

Due to warfare, the family left to take refuge elsewhere, and they buried their precious gold and silver treasures in a basement of their house before they left.

You can rent that dilapidated house, saying that you need to store some junk – you have plenty of junk in your place that you can pretend to move there, so no one will suspect the reason you rented that house.

Then you can dig up that basement at night, and you can make a decent amount of money."

On hearing this, Lin Zhen Nan laughed heartily.

This hearty laugh woke him up.

When Lin Zhen Nan woke up, he found himself still lying on the old Nanmu chair in his shop. He recalled the events in his dream, unsure if they were true or not.

He attempted to call out, "Miss Spider."

Instantly, an impatient voice rang out in his mind, "What now?"

Lin Zhen Nan immediately became elated: This wasn't a dream, everything was real.

Hastily, Lin Zhen Nan put on an apologetic smile, addressing the Spider Spirit in his mind, "Ah, Fairy Spider, here's the thing, I didn't know whether this was a dream or not, so I thought I'd verify it first."

The Spider Spirit no longer paid any attention to Lin Zhen Nan.

Not bothered by the Spider Spirit's cold-shoulder, Lin Zhen Nan quickly sought the owner of the dilapidated house.

Following the death of the state-supported elder who had owned the house, it had been reclaimed by the local community and the property returned to public ownership.

Having seen the derelict house as of little value, the residency administration had transferred its control to another person.

Whoever brought this house was only interested in looking ahead to a substantial demolition compensation should the house be torn down, otherwise, there won’t be much loss due to the minimal expenditure.

The owner of the shabby house also had the last name Lin.

Therefore, without much effort, Lin Zhen Nan rented this house. The rent wasn’t high, just 3000 yuan per quarter.

Understanding the homeowner's lack of greed, he accepted the 3000 yuan rent. If it is necessary to continue renting in the next quarter, another 3000 yuan will be paid.

However, when signing the contract, the homeowner made it clear that if the house were to collapse and damage anything, he wouldn’t be responsible for compensation, as the house was inherently a hazard.

Lin Zhen Nan, of course, readily agreed, stating that his goods were nothing more than junk, worthless. If the house were to collapse, it would merely crush some rubbish; he didn't mind.

After what seemed like an eternity, night finally arrived. With a spade in hand, Lin Zhen Nan quietly made his way to the precarious dwelling he had rented.

To be exact, it wasn't just one room but rather three.

The houses of the past were generally larger, and these three houses took up no less than a hundred square meters.

He used his key to open the door of the old house.

The antique wooden door creaked terribly as it swung open.

Due to years of vacancy, the electricity was no longer functioning.

Lin Zhen Nan had prepared for this. He spontaneously switched on the battery-powered flashlight that he had brought along.

The house was immediately illuminated.

Lin Zhen Nan started digging the ground with his spade, prying one tile after another.

The soil beneath the tiles was very loose.

In no time, he discovered a metal plate with a ring on it.

Grasping the ring, Lin Zhen Nan heaved strenuously.

As the metal plate was lifted, a dark hole appeared beneath.

A sense of elation filled Lin Zhen Nan on seeing this; as expected, there was a basement underneath.

Hurriedly putting on his gas mask, he wriggled his way into the dark opening.