Chapter 179: Spirit Persons and Ghosts

What is it like to be stared at by hundreds of pairs of eyes at once?

Lin Chao was enjoying that feeling right now.

However, he did not panic.

When he was Heize, he faced ten thousand Wolf Guards alone.

When he was Xiang Long, he fought dozens of True Immortals alone.

His heart was already tough enough.

He looked at these Ghosts dressed in various costumes: "Continue... with the play."

In the quiet little village, bright red lanterns hung high.

Hundreds of Ghosts of all shapes and sizes were gathered together.

If Lin Chao had not appeared, these Ghosts would likely all be focused on watching the performance on the stage.

At this moment, hearing Lin Chao's words, these Ghosts were surprisingly quiet and obedient.

All the Ghosts turned their heads in unison and returned to their original state.

Seeing this, Lin Chao also walked over and blended into the midst of the Ghosts.

On the stage, a Ghost in red clothes with exaggerated makeup sang in a theatrical voice: "A finger, a sorrow, sever the neck to form a capital mound, step across the bamboo bridge, to admire the beautiful scenery with a lover."

The voice was hoarse, like an old crow.

At first listen to the lyrics, it seemed like a play about love.

But thinking about it carefully, it was terrifying.

Below, all the Ghosts were no longer looking at Lin Chao; they were all enthralled, seemingly captivated by that theatrical singing.

Just then, an indifferent voice came.

Lin Chao immediately discovered that the performer on the stage had their body separated, with only the head remaining.

And right next to Lin Chao, a red-clothed... man appeared?

Only, he had no head.

"How was the singing?" the headless Ghost asked, his voice icy, sounding completely different from the voice on the stage.

"Very good." Lin Chao sized up this Ghost.

The Ghost Qi was as thick as ink, overflowing and permeating the air; Ordinary people would die upon touching it.

This was a Seventh Tier Ghost!

In this world, the Seventh Tier could be considered a top-tier powerhouse.

"You are as hypocritical as Feng Shanyue." The red-clothed Ghost's head finally flew back, a cold smile appearing on his face.

Lin Chao did not speak, his heart only rippling slightly.

"Want to contract me?" The red-clothed Ghost licked his lips, full of allure.

Pity, he was a male Ghost.

Moreover, his neck was not attached properly, with squeezed granulation tissue in between.

"I do." Lin Chao did not hesitate at all; he looked at this Ghost, many thoughts flashing through his mind.

He was not afraid of being plotted against.

He had his own methods.

"Twenty years ago, Feng Shanyue came here and took away my sister.

Now, you have come here, wanting to take me away?"

The red-clothed Ghost was smiling.

Only, his smile seemed to carry killing intent.

"After Feng Shanyue took my sister away, my sister died.

If I follow you, wouldn't I also die before long?"

"Feng Shanyue made a deal with me; he said his son would come over, and I must contract with his son."

"Who does he, Feng Shanyue, think he is? Ordering me?"

The red-clothed Ghost's face was ferocious, his eyes blood-red, and Ghost Qi constantly permeated and churned.

The Ghosts present all showed expressions of fear.

Clearly, they all feared this red-clothed Ghost.

The red-clothed Ghost was always a man of few words.

Today, because it involved his sister, he had so much to say.

Lin Chao was silent, without words.

He knew that the red-clothed Ghost was merely venting his emotions.

Not long after, the red-clothed Ghost stopped speaking, and the ferocious expression on his face disappeared.

"My name is Hong Yin; I hope my choice will not be wrong." Hong Yin spoke, his voice still incomparably cold.

He meant that he would contract with Lin Chao.

Lin Chao looked at Hong Yin, his gaze calm: "Contracting with me, you will have to obey me completely, otherwise..."

"Heh, only one who can suppress me is a good master." Hong Yin spoke, his gaze carrying a hint of mockery.

However, within this mockery, there was a trace of anticipation, excitement, and fear.

In fact, his Spirit Body was trembling constantly at this moment.

Is this... the... Seal... Spirit...?

The ancestor once said that Ghosts are incomplete.

In the heavens and myriad worlds, whenever a Spirit Person is born, a race of Ghosts is born.

Only when a Ghost and a Spirit Person combine does it mean becoming truly real, achieving completeness, breaking boundaries, reaching the Eighth Rank, and subsequently creating endless Spirit Breath.

This is the meaning of a Ghost's existence.

The Feng Family is known as the messengers of spirits, possessing a trace of Spirit Breath in their bodies.

It is precisely because of this that Ghosts are willing to contract with members of the Feng Clan, all to seek that ethereal and elusive opportunity.

However, after so many years, with the contracts of the Feng Family continuing, no Ghost has truly transformed from void to real and formed a Spirit Seal.

The Spirit Breath on the Feng Yan before him is even denser than that of Feng Shanyue!

One must know, Feng Shanyue is someone who came from the Ancestral Land of the Feng Clan!

As a result, his son has even denser Spirit Breath!

Hong Yin looked at Lin Chao, his heart trembling, though his expression remained indifferent.

Lin Chao glanced at Hong Yin, his gaze profound: "Let us contract."

He had not expected that the progress of things would be so simple.

Immediately, Lin Chao followed the contract seals he had learned, and the contract with Hong Yin was completed.

He felt as if a connection had formed between him and Hong Yin.

This connection had nothing to do with master and servant; it was somewhat similar to an equal contract.

However, Lin Chao did not care; with his Superior and Subordinate Control talents, he did not worry about betrayal.

At this moment, Hong Yin also looked at Lin Chao, a smile on his face: "Are you very confused as to why I am contracting with you?"

Lin Chao remained silent.

He was indeed confused.

"The Feng Family calls themselves messengers of spirits, containing not-weak Spirit Breath in their bodies, which is compatible with our Ghost kind.

Contracting with them, a Ghost's realm improvement speed will be faster.

The Spirit Breath on you is even denser than Feng Shanyue's, so naturally, I am willing to contract with you."

Hong Yin's voice was cold.

Ghosts also have their own pride.

If it weren't for this human letting him see the hope of breaking through to the Eighth Rank, he would not have contracted so easily.

"So that's how it is." Lin Chao thought for a moment, his gaze turning toward the other Ghosts in the Ten Thousand Ghost Cave.

"Are you the... Ghost Master here?"

Lin Chao was rather greedy; one Ghost would not accomplish great things.

"You want to use me to subdue these Ghosts?" A smile appeared on Hong Yin's face; he saw through Lin Chao's thoughts at a glance.

"Yes."

"Once I contract with a human, they will not serve me as master.

If you want to subdue them, contract with them yourself." A playful smile appeared on Hong Yin's face.

He was not satisfied even with him.

Humans are indeed greedy fellows.

"Can I contract with all of them?"

Hong Yin: "... If your soul strength is strong enough and your will is firm enough, you can consider trying.

However, this also requires your Spirit Breath to be sufficient; otherwise, these Ghosts will not be willing to contract.

You can go and ask these Ghosts for their opinions now."

Lin Chao looked at the hundreds of Ghosts around him.

Every single Ghost had strength above the Third Tier, and among them were many Fourth Tier, Fifth Tier, and even one Sixth Tier.

If these Ghosts were to release three or four of them into the Supernatural organization Spider in Ge'en City, they would wipe out Spider.

Lin Chao naturally did not want to let go of such a force.

Immediately, the Gentle as Jade skill was activated; Lin Chao wanted to make these Ghosts feel a bit of affinity toward him, so that perhaps he could contract a few more.

Lin Chao looked at the Ghosts and spoke slowly: "Who is willing to contract with me?"

Beside him, a smile appeared on Hong Yin's cold face.

It was unknown if he was laughing at Lin Chao's arrogance or his conceit.

But, the next second, Hong Yin's smile froze.

"Me."

"Me."

"Me."

Countless voices sounded, each one low, yet filled with a sense of impatience.

Surprisingly, these hundreds of Ghosts all wanted to contract with Lin Chao.

Beside him, Hong Yin was stunned; he had not expected this result either.

One must know, the strength of these Ghosts was not as high as his, and their perception ability was not as good as his.

Not all Ghosts were willing to contract with members of the Feng Family.

In the Ten Thousand Ghost Cave before him, perhaps some Ghosts would be willing to contract with Feng Yan, but it would never be like this.

It seemed that all the Ghosts wanted to contract with Feng Yan.

How could this be!

Yet, it had happened.

The corners of Hong Yin's mouth lifted: "Is your soul strength capable of contracting so many Ghosts?"

Lin Chao was very calm; the scene before him was only slightly beyond his expectations.

Naturally, the more he contracted, the better.

Lin Chao's Spirit Body is not strong; the strength of a Spirit Body requires re-cultivation with every reincarnation, but soul strength does not, and having experienced many reincarnations, his soul strength is absolutely powerful.

"Let's give it a try."

Lin Chao looked at these Ghosts, his expression indifferent.

"Now, I will cast the contract seal upon you; those of you who are willing need only respond to me."

A contract can be one-to-many.

(End of this chapter)