Heavenly Master Me, My Date Is Evil

Q: Do you have any secrets you're hiding from your partner? Song Yixing: Thanks for asking. My profession—a master of metaphysics—but my partner is an atheist. I’ve hidden it for three years and don’t know how to break the news. Too hard. Zhai Yan: Thanks for asking. Not human. My partner panics at the mere mention of ghosts :) — During Song Yixing and Zhai Yan’s three-year relationship, Song lived in constant fear—not unreasonable, considering vengeful spirits might target Zhai Yan, an "ordinary" person. His only recourse was gifting Zhai Yan anti-ghost talismans disguised as presents. 100-day anniversary—a ward against evil stones. Zhai Yan frowned. 1-year anniversary—a demon-repelling charm. Zhai Yan stiffened. Zhai Yan’s birthday—blessed Buddhist prayer beads. Zhai Yan stayed silent. His reactions left Song Yixing uneasy, further complicating the confession. Until one day, a ghost accidentally barged into their home. The ghost took one look at Song Yixing and dropped to its knees: "*Master Song, p-please don’t capture me!*" Then it saw Zhai Yan—and its spirit almost shattered in terror: "*G-Ghost King... don’t eat me!*" The suddenly exposed couple froze, staring at each other. Song Yixing: "*Ghost King?*" Zhai Yan: "*Master of metaphysics?*" Absolutely ridiculous.