Chapter 336 (2/2)

Duo Ji did not keep Xiang Shaoyun waiting and went to a room not far away before bringing Linggu Haonan over. Only the physical body of the original Linggu Haonan was left. The s.p.a.ce within his head had been completely taken over by Devouring Ghost, and his body had completely fused with Devouring Ghost's soul. It would be more apt to call the current him Devouring Ghost instead.

Presently, Devouring Ghost was completely shackled by Duo Ji, but from his expression, he did not seem to care. After all, he was one who had been trapped for over 10,000 years. Just a few days of being shackled was nothing for him. He had taken the opportunity to perfect the fusion between him and the body during recent days and was very satisfied with his current state.

”Young master!” Devouring Ghost called out when he saw Xiang Shaoyun.

”It has been hard on you,” said Xiang Shaoyun before telling Duo Ji, ”Free him.”

”Yes, young master.” Duo Ji did not question the decision and did as told.

After he was freed, Devouring Ghost stretched his arms before smiling and saying, ”Haha, this is a decent body. Too bad the element he cultivated is incompatible with me. Otherwise, it would have been even better.”

”Do you want a different body, then?” asked Xiang Shaoyun.

Devouring Ghost shook his head. ”No. I only need to gradually replace the astral energy in this body. But that might result in a temporary drop of strength.”

”Just do what you think is right,” said Xiang Shaoyun with a nod. He then made the introductions, ”This is Duo Ji, the guardian elder of my family. Get to know each other.”

”Haha, yes, yes, I won't remember how I was shackled by a tiny Soul Foundation Realm cultivator. When I recover my strength in the future, I will take my time getting to know him.”

Duo Ji frowned. ”Sure, but that will have to wait until you have recovered.”

”Hehe, it won't take me that long,” said Devouring Ghost.

Duo Ji did not bother to continue bickering with Devouring Ghost. Instead, he looked at Xiang Shaoyun and said, ”Young master, there is one more person. Come take a look.”

Xiang Shaoyun blanked out for a bit before he followed Duo Ji to a room. When he entered the room, he saw Elder Zhen Peng barely breathing on a bed. His face fell as he quickly ran toward Elder Zhen Peng and said, ”This is all my fault.”

Since even Elder Zhen Peng was in such bad shape, it went without saying that the entire Martial Hall Palace had ceased to exist. Xiang Shaoyun bit his own lips in guilt, causing them to bleed. The thought of implicating all those innocent people flooded him with guilt.

”My condolences, young master,” said Duo Ji.

”Is there a way to save him?” asked Xiang Shaoyun.

Duo Ji sighed, ”I have checked his injuries. He was soul-searched by someone, which was extremely harsh for his body. Furthermore, all his meridians have been severed, and only a tiny bit of his soul was left intact within this body. His current state is worse than death, and saving him is almost impossible.”

”d.a.m.n it!” Xiang Shaoyun cursed and slammed down his palm in anger, instantly crus.h.i.+ng a table not far away.

”These injuries are nothing. Young master, you can save him,” Devouring Ghost suddenly said.

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