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Chapter: A Fortune Cannot Buy the Wild
The slaves of the Ghost Group can come and go freely, which generally falls into two categories: either the master completely trusts them, or the master lacks spiritual power!
However, regardless of their temperament, Spirits are inherently alluring and lead people astray. Many skilled Armed Ghost Hunters, even those who trust their Ghost Slaves immensely, dare not indulge them too much.
As the saying goes, "Those not of my kind must have different hearts!"
Thus, the behavior of the Big Head Ghost being able to freely enter and exit the Ghost Group appeared to outsiders as a sign that Lian Yun lacked any trace of spiritual power!
At first, it could be considered a disguise, but the sudden appearance of Big Head gave off an impression that it was not under Lian Yun's control. This led Sun Chendong and Liu Haitao to confirm that Lian Yun truly possessed no spiritual power.
Lin Feiyu and Lin Nan remained silent but felt a sense of joy, thinking it was best for them to believe so!
However, Lian Yun felt a bit conflicted; after all, both were genuinely concerned for her, otherwise they wouldn't feel sad!
Considering some unnecessary troubles, Lian Yun merely nodded in gratitude without offering an explanation.
The group continued deeper into the building, entering an elevator that descended nearly ten floors!
According to the elevator display, the tenth underground floor should be the last level. However, Liu Haitao pressed another button and used a retinal scanner for identification before they continued downward.
The others were not surprised by this; both the Lin family and the Sun Family had even more advanced and secretive security measures in place.
Nevertheless, Lian Yun and her companions were filled with curiosity!
Only from the devout demeanor of Liu Haitao did Lian Yun and the others realize that the destination they were heading to was likely a place never before reached by outsiders!
Liu Haitao's subsequent explanation confirmed this point.
"For nearly three years, I have been collecting Ghost Slaves for Young Master Yun, hoping that Young Master Yun can rise again while also providing some support for the Cloud Emperor! However, my abilities are limited, and so far, I have only managed to find three for Young Master Yun."
"Lian Yun is truly grateful!" Lian Yun clasped his hands together, his gratitude difficult to express in words.
Although there was a life-saving grace involved, it did not establish a direct relationship. Liu Haitao's efforts were a profound display of his benevolence!
Thus, Lin Feiyu, Lin Nan, and even Sun Chendong all offered their respects to Liu Haitao, feeling a deep sense of admiration.
However, this left Liu Haitao somewhat overwhelmed; he repeatedly waved his hands in modesty and had no further words to say.
It could be said that earning the respect of several young heirs from prominent families was something he could take pride in for a lifetime.
At that moment, the elevator reached its destination. The doors opened to reveal a dimly lit room that was not very spacious.
Inside the room were three tall boxes covered with long cloths, nearly taking up half of the space as Lian Yun and the others filed in.
Upon entering, Liu Haitao wasted no time and directly pulled aside one of the long cloths.
However, Lian Yun and the others were simultaneously struck with shock.
For they saw that the enormous box was completely empty!
The Incorporeal Ghost was a rare treasure sought after by the Monarch!
However, when everyone saw Liu Haitao crouching down and patting the corner of the Box, they were left speechless.
Underneath the large Box, in one corner, there was a small black cloud, roughly the size of a baby's head!
Lin Nan and Sun Chendong exchanged glances with Liu Haitao, their eyes filled with a mix of reproach and amusement.
“Boss Liu, you... such a Spirit, and you’re using it like this...” Lin Nan started to speak but abruptly stopped.
After Liu Haitao patted the corner of the Box, the black mass began to expand, taking on the shape of a Canine! Upon seeing Lian Yun and the others ahead, it bared its teeth in a silent snarl.
“Roar~~~”
Though soundless, the dog spirit within the Box suddenly swelled to a height of one and a half meters, its massive form surpassing that of a lion!
Its fierce appearance alone conveyed an overwhelming presence; even without hearing its roar, one could sense its immense power.
“Hehe! This is my most prized collection! I’ve kept it for over ten years! But after what happened with Cloud Emperor and Young Master Yun back then, I’ve always wanted to gift it to Young Master Yun! It’s just that I’m too insignificant to approach him and feared causing trouble, so I never acted on it!”
“How could you say you didn’t act? Boss Liu, being able to leave this Hound Spirit for my brother is already your greatest contribution. Even if you asked for millions or tens of millions of gold, I wouldn’t think your request was excessive!” Lin Nan quickly expressed his stance.
Why? Because in today’s world, Canine ghosts were incredibly special.
First off, the creation of Canine ghosts typically occurred under two circumstances. One was through old age; due to their loyalty, dogs would transform into Spirits when they could no longer protect their owners out of deep-seated attachment.
In modern times, most Canines are slaughtered by humans, harboring resentment that transforms them into Spirits.
In the first scenario, a Dog Spirit seeks its former owner as its lifelong goal, rarely acknowledging anyone else as its master. In the second scenario, those who live solely to kill would never recognize humans as their masters.
Thus, the only Dog Spirits that acknowledge a master are wild dogs that died in non-human relationships, becoming Hound Spirits.
The loyalty of dogs has been recognized by humanity for millennia. If there exists a Canine Ghost Slave, even those with ill intentions are often willing to indulge in its presence.
As the saying goes, "Those who are not of my kind must have different hearts," yet Canines do not fall under this notion regarding humans.
It is evident that in today's world, any Armed Ghost Hunter would hope to acquire a Canine Ghost Slave.
A Canine Ghost Slave can oversee all other Ghost Slaves for its master, allowing the master to lower their guard and accomplish more tasks.
However, due to everyone's desire for Hound Spirits, the number of dog owners has become exceedingly rare.
If one were to keep a dog solely to obtain a Dog Spirit Ghost Slave, this would be utterly impossible.
Once a contract is signed, the Hound Spirit can discern its master's thoughts. Thus, its death—whether orchestrated by the master through another's hand or an intentionally created accident—will reveal any ill intentions harbored by the master to the Dog Spirit.
Signing such a contract is akin to strapping a ticking time bomb to oneself, ready to explode and ensure a miserable fate.
In this era where Spirits roam freely, regardless of whether dog owners are sincere or insincere, they often harbor thoughts that if their beloved dog were to die and become a ghost, they would reap endless benefits from it.
Once such thoughts reach the Dog Spirit, it will never truly return to its master.
In today's world, it is truly rare to find an Armed Ghost Hunter who can gain the loyalty of a Hound Spirit.
Even setting aside the immense power of the Hound Spirit, the mere fact that it can form a contract with a human is an extremely rare occurrence.
Moreover, the Dog Spirit before us, while showing hostility, lacks any hatred, suggesting it was not killed by human persecution; it is likely a wild dog.
Additionally, its unique ability to expand its body is evident in its current imposing and majestic presence. Undoubtedly, this is a priceless treasure that is hard to come by.
If Liu Haitao were to offer this Dog Spirit to a family like the Sun Family of the Lin Clan, they would surely treat it as an esteemed guest, establishing a lifelong bond! Not to mention other families.
However, Liu Haitao is willing to forgo the immense support from powerful elites and significant benefits to keep it for Lian Yun.
This demonstrates that such sincerity is indeed a rare and precious existence in this world.
(End of Chapter)
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