Chapter 113: Reunion
“To actually treat a fierce ghost as a mount, your approach is quite unique.”
Zhang Qian was somewhat surprised, wondering what kind of thought process could come up with such an operation.
“It’s normal, I had no choice either.” Xu Zheng said embarrassedly.
Actually, he had more ideas, like launching ghost hair outward, hooking it onto the beam like a grappling hook, then swinging forward like on a swing.
It was just that this operation had a high difficulty coefficient, and if not used properly, it would easily lead to sudden death; now clearly wasn’t a good opportunity to use it.
After confirming each other’s identities, the two didn’t have more communication, just silently focusing on the road ahead.
After all, there might still be threats in the surrounding thick fog; if Xu Zheng hadn’t spoken first, Zhang Qian might not have even acknowledged him.
But this road was like it had no end; even after running for so long, ahead was still only thick, dark gray fog and countless glowing orbs visible at a glance.
Two rows of lanterns stretched straight out in front of Zhang Qian, indicating the direction but with no visible end.
This distance had far exceeded the area of the old house, even larger than any supernatural land Zhang Qian had seen.
Could this place really be formed by an ocean?
Even if it really was an ocean, they shouldn’t still be unable to get out after so long.
After all, this road was an escape passage left by the old house owner; how could distance not have been considered.
As long as ghost domain was incorporated, no matter how far the distance, it would only be a moment.
Just like the post office path that spanned the entire country, crossing lengths of even hundreds or thousands of kilometers, yet only taking a few minutes to traverse.
With the old house owner’s strength, not to mention reaching the post office’s level, making a rough version shouldn’t be a problem.
Or perhaps the old house owner had already made preparations, but the ghost ship was even more terrifying than he imagined, causing most methods to be broken before they could take effect.
If that was really the case, then the safety of this road would have to be questioned.
“There’s absolutely no change around us; if not for the lanterns constantly receding behind, I’d even think we were going in circles.”
Xu Zheng couldn’t help but doubt, “I’ve never seen such a massive supernatural land… Could all this be our illusion, and the so-called ghost ship just Yue Linhai’s self-directed act?”
Moreover, this road being an escape route was something Yue Linhai told them; Xu Zheng really didn’t think Yue Linhai was that kind-hearted.
Right now, he was probably laughing at the two of them running in place like fools.
“It could indeed be an illusion; after all, we both clearly remember attacking Yue Linhai, but in a blink, everything returned to normal, so Yue Linhai likely possesses illusion-like abilities.”
Zhang Qian changed the subject and continued, “But the expression on his face didn’t seem fake; at first, Yue Linhai had a high-and-mighty attitude, and after seeing the ghost ship, he didn’t even have the mood to mock us.”
“With the personality he showed, he shouldn’t deliberately show weakness. The ghost ship is very likely real, and even more terrifying than we imagine; the reason we don’t feel it is just that our level hasn’t reached his.”
When previously facing people at Xun Can and Luo Wensong’s level, Zhang Qian didn’t have any special senses either, but facing the post office’s mysterious person, he had a particularly strong sense of crisis.
This showed that when the strength gap was too large, even realizing the difference between them became difficult.
This could also explain why Yue Linhai only thought of escaping; for fierce ghosts at the Republic of China Era Big Shot level, probably no one in this world could easily deal with them.
Zhang Qian even felt that the post office’s letters might not be able to hold the scene; after all, the ghost ship was the main body, while the post office was just part of Luo Wensong’s strength, and the letters were only a minor branch of the post office.
“So we really can only keep running along this road?” Xu Zheng was somewhat unwilling, “Distances in ghost domain can’t be trusted, even directions are fake; what if we’ve already gotten lost.”
Suddenly, feeling the ghost hair on his body, he came up with an idea.
“My ghost hair can extend perfectly; how about letting it down as a marker? That should let us avoid walking in loops.”
Though he didn’t know if this method would work in ghost domain, it was better than doing nothing; at least it made Xu Zheng feel more at ease.
“I don’t recommend you do that.” Zhang Qian stopped him, “Because I’ve already tried it.”
Right beside him, ghost hands were detaching one after another, but after those ghost hands dripped to the ground, they didn’t move, just quietly crouching in place.
Because Zhang Qian didn’t plan to have them scout ahead either, only hoping they could serve as beacons was enough.
“Along this road, I’ve left ghost hands; through sensing, we’ve not been walking in a straight line, but the general direction is correct, always going forward without turning back.”
“Moreover, those previously left ghost hands have disappeared from my sensing; high probability it’s similar to those extinguished lanterns, eroded by the ghost ship’s power.”
“Those vanished lanterns really have a problem…”
Xu Zheng felt some lingering fear in his heart.
He had also considered possible dangers before not acting rashly; now it seemed his caution was right.
Otherwise, the ghost hair might have been stimulated into resurgence, and then forget escaping, even moving would become a problem.
“If only Yue Linhai hadn’t taken the ghost candle; lighting the ghost candle would at least give one more life-saving method.” Xu Zheng depressedly patted the head of the ghost pushes person.
For a supernatural item that might not even deliver, trading a ghost candle was really not worth it.
But with the item in Yue Linhai’s hands, and their strength insufficient, they had no way to snatch it back.
“Even robbing our supernatural items, yet still shamelessly calling himself a Republic of China Era successor. Neighboring Country’s Wang Cha Ling gives fifty billion in one go, much more generous than this guy.”
“Then indeed I’m not as generous as him.”
“Exactly… Holy shit?”
Xu Zheng jumped in fright, looking suspiciously at the thick fog beside him.
“Keep going, why stop talking.” Yue Linhai said amiably.
“Uh…”
Xu Zheng’s eyeballs rolled around, wanting to seek help but remembering Zhang Qian couldn’t see his expression.
So he chose a simpler way.
“Sorry, I was wrong; you’re the most generous, I won’t dare next time.”
Face didn’t matter anymore; survival was most important.
“Yue Linhai?” Zhang Qian asked uncertainly.
“What else?” Yue Linhai said casually.
He was fairly satisfied with Xu Zheng’s quick change of face just now, so he didn’t plan to hold it against him.
“I thought you had already reached the end.”
“The end?” Yue Linhai sneered.
“This road has no so-called end at all; even if you run here for a lifetime, there’s no way to reach the end of this road.”
