Chapter 583: The Groups Split Up (2/2)
Lan, on the other hand, took Mo Lian and went to look for Hui Yue. They had offered the branch leader to tag along, but after looking at the two groups, he had declined politely.
He was not willing to join Xue Wei's group, as it was clear that they were already as close as family, and he did not feel any urge to follow alongside Lan and Mo Lian, as they used to be lovers. Who knew how much his single heart would be tormented along the way.
”Although we are splitting up now, I am very grateful to you for bringing me out of the Ghost Realm. Although the other ghosts still have a chance to ascend, their journey will be bloody and much more depressing than mine.
”We ghosts are known to be ruthless and coldblooded. We murder without constraint, and we do not mind to backstab those who stand on our side, but this was based on our previous lifestyle.
”When we were in the Ghost Realm, there was simply no other way to survive. You have given me a new lease on life, and I will forever be grateful towards you. While I am not willing to give my life for you, I will do my best to assist you in troubled times, and I can promise not to fight against you.”
This was already the best promise that a ghost could give. Although Xue Wei and Lan had led the branch leader out of the Ghost Realm, he had also provided them with help and even made it possible for them to locate Mo Lian that swiftly, so they did not owe one another anything.
When he reached this living world, it made perfect sense for him to split up from their group and slowly find his own path in the world.
Lan was also not disappointed by his decision to split up. He had been working alongside the branch leader for some time, but he had not gotten to a point where he trusted him, nor did he like him very much. To him, he was merely a partner, and now that their business had concluded, they had become a bit more familiar than strangers, but could not be considered friends.
The last ones to set out were Lan and Mo Lian. Neither of them spoke much, but it was clear that Mo Lian had no intention on traveling on her own, and she slowly began to ask questions about her past.
When she was in the Ghost Realm she did not care much for who she was before, but after knowing how important she once was to Lan, and after seeing this living world, she suddenly got curious.
Lan was also patient and explained everything slowly. The things she found more interesting he would explain in great detail, and those she was not too curious about were swiftly glossed over.