After being read by the mind, my apprentice wanted to rebel

Knowing he couldn't dissuade the Ghost King, the Marquis of Xinyang had no choice but to bite the bullet and declare, "I'll go with you!" He knew that if he didn't go, the consequences would be disastrous if danger arose. Although he was old, he had years of experience and strength, which might be useful at a crucial moment. Moreover, as the Ghost King's uncle, he couldn't stand by and watch the Ghost King fall into danger.

Therefore, Marquis Xinyang decided to follow the Ghost King. In case of danger, he could at least use his old bones to protect the Ghost King's safety.

"Uncle, I feel more at ease with you here." She didn't believe the ghost world's encounter with the power of chaos was an accident. After all, the emergence of this power was too sudden and mysterious, and it seemed to have some purpose.

She wondered if all this was related to some powerful force or a carefully planned conspiracy.

No matter what, they must investigate the matter in depth, but the most important thing to her at the moment is her royal son, and Marquis Xinyang is someone she trusts. Only when she leaves and leaves the ghost world to him, can she feel at ease.

"But..." Xinyang Hou was about to say something, but was interrupted by the Ghost King with a wave of his hand.

Then, the Ghost King condensed his power into a sound wave and conveyed a mysterious message to the Marquis of Xinyang.

After receiving the Ghost King's secret message, the Marquis of Xinyang's expression instantly grew solemn. His confident expression vanished, replaced by a look of deep worry and seriousness. "Please rest assured, King. I will do my utmost to protect the Ghost Realm. No matter what happens, I will remain here to ensure its peace and stability. Just as you left, so too will I return."

The Ghost King nodded gravely, but then, as if a thought had occurred to him, he turned his gaze to Lin Xian'er, a trace of worry and doubt on his face. After a moment, she seemed to suddenly realize a crucial question, and spoke gravely, "My son is extremely weak now. Can he really hold on until then?" His eyes were filled with concern and uneasiness, as if he could already see his son's haggard face and transparent body.

Lin Xian'er frowned, lost in thought. She was actually communicating with the system. Although she wanted to promote an alliance between the two sides, she placed the Soul Nurturing Pool in Xiaoyun Sect. [Tongzi, is there anything that can help this eldest prince solidify his soul?]

[Host, I suggest you stop bringing out so many things; it's too easy for prying eyes to see. The ghost world itself possesses treasures like soul lamps. Simply placing one beside him and lighting it will stabilize his soul. However, the fuel needed to light the soul lamp must be something close to him. Furthermore, he has been in Huan's void space, so as long as Huan doesn't suffer a major injury, he shouldn't be in any danger.]

Indeed, the items she offered were too tempting, even including precious treasures like divine artifacts. Therefore, Lin Xian'er had to ensure her own safety. In this situation, she decided to heed the system's advice to protect herself from potential dangers and threats. After all, these precious items could potentially spark greed and desire in others, causing her unnecessary trouble.

Lin Xian'er opened her mouth to say something, but Xie Qijun suddenly interrupted her, "Is there nothing else in the ghost world that can temporarily save the eldest prince's life? Lord Ghost King, it was already a great achievement for my master to obtain the Soul Nurturing Pool. As for other things, we have no way to provide them."

Turning to look at Xie Qijun, he thought, "Fuck, how did this guy know what she wanted to say?" However, Lin Xian'er didn't dwell on it too much.

The Ghost King knew full well that he couldn't completely rely on Lin Xian'er. At that moment, she was filled with conflict and pain. She knew of the Soul Lantern's existence, having once used it in the ghost world to locate that person. But now, using it to save the Emperor's life put her in a dilemma. Once the Soul Lantern was activated again, she would no longer be able to track that person's whereabouts, meaning she would never see him again.

After waiting for a while, the Ghost King's expression turned extremely pale, as if she had aged ten years in an instant. She clenched her teeth tightly, her eyes gleaming with despair and determination. She could no longer bear the pain of losing her son.

"Please wait a moment." The Ghost King's voice was low and hoarse, filled with helplessness and sadness. After saying this, she slowly turned and walked outside. Each step seemed so heavy, as if she was carrying the weight of the entire world.

Lin Xian'er watched the Ghost King's heavy back recede, a complex wave of emotions welling up within her. She understood that the Ghost Realm's Soul Lamp had likely been diverted to another purpose, one crucial to the Ghost King. Yet, to save her son, she had no choice but to give it up. Suddenly, a wave of pity surged in Lin Xian'er for the poor woman, and she couldn't help but reach out, wanting to hold the departing figure. Just then, Xie Qijun suddenly grasped her hand tightly, his eyes revealing clear disapproval.

Sighing, Lin Xian'er tried to harden her heart and force herself to put away her pity. After all, she wasn't strong enough yet, and if she took out a treasure like the Soul Lamp, it would easily cause unnecessary trouble.

With the departure of the Ghost King, the air in the room seemed to solidify, everything became still and dull. This solemn atmosphere was like layers of thick dark clouds, covering everyone's heart, making people feel extremely depressed and uneasy.

To ease the awkward atmosphere, Lin Xian'er resorted to chatting with the system non-stop. "Tongzi, could I add some plot expansion functionality next time? This isn't the main storyline, so you can't provide any information at all. It's too passive."

[Host, this feature isn't available yet. Furthermore, if we could predict the future, then all choices and decisions would become meaningless. Because we know the outcome, we know which choice is right and which is wrong. In this way, we no longer need to think, weigh the pros and cons, or take risks. We simply follow the predicted outcome. While such a life might seem stable, it lacks challenge and excitement, and the opportunity for growth and progress.]

Hey, it would be such a waste if I didn't use this inspirational piece of advice as a life lecturer. [Tongzi, life is full of ups and downs, but if I knew some key things in advance and could avoid danger, wouldn't that help me live longer and better?]

Host, if everything could be predicted, then life would lose its surprise and anticipation. We no longer anticipate what will happen tomorrow, because we already know what will happen tomorrow. We no longer anticipate meeting new people or new things, because we already know what kind of people and things we will encounter. Although such a life may seem comfortable, it loses its joy and meaning.

Is this still her same clueless Tong? Lin Xian'er felt quite amazed, a little bit unbelievable. "Tong, you impressed me today. I didn't expect you to be so cultured, and to have advanced to a cultured Tong. Tell me, did you secretly go to tutoring?"

[How did you know, um...], I was almost exposed.

The system stopped talking. Lin Xian'er kept repeating the words in her mind: "Ding, your system is out of service. Please contact us later."

Uh..., this stupid ruler, Lin Xian'er couldn't help but guess that she was the only one in the system before. After so much time has passed, there might be a new ruler added. I'll try to get some advice from him next time I have the chance.

An unknown amount of time passed before the Ghost King returned to the room, his face even paler. "Friend Lin, let's set off tomorrow."

Lin Xian'er had no objection, as long as she could return to the world of immortal cultivation. Soon, the two of them excused themselves and returned to the inn.

In the inn, Lin Xian'er told Qi Miao that they needed to go back to Xiaoyun Sect.

Qi Miao expressed his understanding and said that upon returning to the world of immortal cultivation, he would contact his uncle Tai Shi as soon as possible to explain the situation and ask him to wait a little longer.

After one night, everyone gathered in the palace, ready to go to the world of immortal cultivation.