Chapter 511: Freedom (2/2)
The more influential ghosts in the cities were unable to strengthen themselves in any other way than to buy these slaves and consume them. They could not very well go hunting in their own city, as it might cause great chaos.
They gained spirit liquid from the citizens in return for protection, and the taxes were also paid in the form of spirit liquid.
This spirit liquid was then used to purchase ghosts and soul slaves.
One could cultivate using spirit liquid, but considering that it was merely a part of a ghost, it was nowhere as effective as consuming a whole ghost.
She had been prepared that when they reached the capital, she would have to be consumed, but now this young man, who had appeared out of nowhere, had given her hope, and a chance to continue living.
Her eyes, which had already reddened previously when he showed her some friendliness, were now full of tears, and they silently fell down her cheeks, one after another.
Xue Wei was not the kind of person who felt tender feelings towards the opposite gender unless that person was Wang Xiaoyun, and while he did pity this ghost, he did not do anything to comfort her.
He had given her freedom and a choice to follow them, but he would never be ambiguous with her. Although he was not married, he considered Wang Xiaoyun his wife, and himself, a man with a woman whom he had to be faithful towards.
Even so, he did not think that it was wrong to communicate with the opposite gender. As long as he did not do anything to wrong Wang Xiaoyun, he did not care for the gender of his companions and friends.
The ghost was also not crying for the sake of arousing pity in Xue Wei. She was genuinely feeling relieved and grateful.
After crying for a short while, she felt her emotions calm down, and she slowly began to relax.
”Thank you,” she said. Her voice was full of sincere gratitude, and her eyes sparkled. She was a rather astute person and could sense that Xue Wei truly had no ulterior motives to help her, and she felt comfortable in his presence.
Although he was a ghost, or so she thought, she could not see the usual greed and hunger in his eyes as he looked at her.
She did not feel the fear of getting consumed, and thus she was feeling much more favorable towards him than any of the other ghosts she had seen.
She was suddenly very trusting towards Xue Wei, as he had no reason to lie to her, not to mention that he had saved her. She felt that following him would be the right choice.