Chapter 529: Fishing in Troubled Waters (2/2)

One has to know that the Whispering Oak Inn was no friendly faction. If his strength dropped, his position would be taken over by someone else.

The more resolute the branch leader seemed, the more greedy and curious these intruding ghosts became.

However, while the branch leader knew what was in play, they were in the dark and were still considering whether or not it was worth taking a risk to try and gain this unknown thing.

In fact, although the branch leader was willing to risk everything for the chance to leave the Ghost Realm, he was truly grasping for straws. He was not even aware if there was a chance for him to leave this dreaded prison, but if he failed, then he would gladly give up. He would be without regrets as he had tried everything within his ability to leave, and he was at a point where he was no longer willing to stay as such a gloomy existence.

Xue Wei was unsure what the branch leader was thinking, but Lan could guess his mind when he looked at him. The desolate and despaired expression in his eyes was enough to make him understand that while he was ruthless, he was actually extremely unhappy with the situation he was in.

He had likely accumulated strength throughout the years in a desperate attempt to escape the hell that was the Ghost Realm, but as the years had passed, he came to realize that the chances to do so were near impossible.

Lan understood his despair. While he kept the mask of a happy person who ruled, he was, in fact, feeling loneliness and despair that was similar to that of this ghost.

Xue Wei did not know Lan or the branch leader's thoughts. He had experienced many things, but his life was still young. When compared to those monsters who had lived for many thousands of years, his thoughts were very tender.

The branch leader noticed the contemplating eyes of Lan, and he raised an eyebrow in surprise, but he did not have the time to have a heart to heart conversation with him, as he was still focusing on chasing away the other ghosts.

Returning his gaze to the intruding ghosts, the emotion in his eyes had changed and became filled with mockery and disdain.

These ghosts also wished for a better life; however, they were cowardly. The only reason they were willing to take risks now was because of their understanding of the branch leader.

He was a hegemon amongst the ghosts, and he would not do anything he was not sure about.

Since he put such importance on Xue Wei, then he had to be certain that he would benefit from him.

Since he was so confident, how could they not try to grasp the same benefits?