Lin tian was easily able to get out of ruins .Today he felt mentally tired .He curiosity led him many places .he hadn't thought would come out unscathed.he only had minor injuries and looking at setting sun .He had come out before night .
Just like him many groups were returning to their respective camp .
When he returned to the camp .He saw their camp unsettled.Just like before their camp seemed to be ransacked . Instantly new thoughts occupied his mind .
"What happened."
"Young master when you were not here .Our camp was attacked by other new camps.Lin fang and others fought them and defeated .But their numbers were much .while returning they plucked the pegs tied with ropes and manymore "lin suya
"Which camp was it ."
"Young master they had only come yesterday.but they said our spot was best to camp .they wanted to occupy it .But we have already dealt with them .They won't dare do it again"
"I see "Lin tian mused . previously he would have thought of going under "Treasure search protection "but after he gave him trouble .He didn't think of it .
"How many injured are there "lintian
"Just 5 but I don't think they can will be able to explore ruins .They might have to rest of some days ."
"What about the previously injured ?"
"They still need 2 days rest "lin suya
"I understand.You can go help them "Lin tian decided not to tell them about the orichalcum ore he had decided to give Hua bo .Not today atleast.
After he looked at rhino who wasn't attacked .He decided to sleep .
But today's events kept playing in his mind .
From Wang hao to crazy old man leiting .He kept thinking it would have been better if I hadn't gone out today .
'is there really a girl trapped in those great ruins ' Can he believe old man .
'if so .should be save her ' he had no answer.
After today's matter where he risked his life.
He wanted to stay away from saving anyone .
I don't know what came over my mind .
I should have left when Wang jue ordered to kill me .But I stayed there . Following my irrational decision.I didn't knew I was so courageous.
As for that gaze .maybe I was just paranoid .
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Deep in the great ruins .
An old man was tied up with rope . whenever he tried to move .A lightning shock will attack him .
The old man had lost the strong aura he had before .His face appeared more Haggard and weak .The side effects of pills he had eaten before . Destroyed his organs from inside .
Lying weakly he was only able to open his eyes .Enduring pain .He looked at the sleeping ghosts near him .
No one was awake .if old man was strong like before .He could have escaped .But he had no strength now .Only waiting for ghosts to open their eyes and kill him .
2 smoky figures appeared in the hall full of ghosts .with a swipe of hand 16 bodies appeared on Sacrificial altar .
"Thunder general. Today's harvest is no good .there are only 16 bodies with weak cultivaton."Smoky 1
On a highest seat .
A blue and black smoky figure opened his eyes . lightning arcs flashed in his eyes .
"So be it .Today I have made great decision.After we have conducted sacrificial ritual .I will tell everyone about it ."
"Yes . General what should we do with him "smoky 2 asked
"After ritual we will decide ."Thunder general
Soon The ritual was completed.just like previous day .flaming faces and their ashes were collected to throw outside ruins .
"So this is how This ruins continue to exist till this day ."old man said
"Yes .This altar absorbs the qi from this dead bodies and supplies it to great ruins .But from 100 years ago .The supply of qi is dwindling.The ruins can't hold for long .Atmost 50 years ."Thunder general
"And they are aware of it "
"Yes for many centuries they have treated Great ruins as treasures trove .And Even now it's being used as training ground .To continue the mutual existence of great ruins .
We and humans decided .Night time was for us ghosts .
And day time for human juniors to explore and search for treasure.Other than this altar .They are aware of everything within ruins ."
Thunder general thought 'other than altar ,key ,my daughter they are aware of everything .
"Than I guess .I am going to die now ."old man
"That depends on whether you are lucky or not .Today I met a youngster .who deeply impressed me .If you happen to know him .perhaps I might just leave you alive "Thunder General waved his hand .
water formed into mirror .A image appeared on mirror .
Old man was shocked but controlled his expression.
"Who is he and where you met him "
Thunder general had expected the old man to pretend to know the youngster .But to not show any reaction.
"Who knows .but I was impressed by him .so I kept him in ruins .I will turn him into ghost and keep him here "Thunder general
"No ."old man struggled violently .But his struggle only increased his pain .
"Leave young master alone .I will become a ghost in his stead and stay here "
"So you do know him .His name is Lin.... .
"Tian .he is my young master."Elder qiang
"Ohh .I guess I can't hurt you .Untie him and take him to highest floor ."Thunder general.
"What is ?" Elder qiang 'happening'
"I said I was impressed by him .So I want to form a good relationship with him .But you turned out to be lucky huh . Continue to take care of him "Thunder general
"Young master "
"He should be safe outside "
After Thunder general talked some more .Elder qiang was taken to the Exit of ruins .
"Young master you saved my life again today "Elder qiang remembered past as he exited the ruins while limping .
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In the Hall full of ghosts .Every gost was woken upon thunder general's order .
"General what orders you have ?"
"Are we going to raid and destroy nearby cities "
"Is our home going to be attacked again by human forces "
"If so we are ready to show them our might "
"Maybe we are going outside to hunt humans to supply powers for ruins "
"In that case why did we let that human go .He was strongest in decade worth of corpses ."
"Silence Today I have 2 big announcement to made .But before that I want to ask for your forgiveness "
"Because of my hurried decision thousands years ago .all of you became Ghosts .And had been wandering since than .These types of life is worse than prison .I trapped you in this endless life of prison .Unable to eat,drink, or do anything .To not able to do anything new .To suppress all of you here .I ask for forgiveness.For everything."Thunder General bowed 90° degree .
"You don't have general "
"We were with you in decision "
"I always agree with you .you don't have to ask "
"A soldier's duty is to follow general's order .I just did followed you "
"You had no choice general "
"Regardless of what you and I say .It is fact .I trapped you all in this ghost life .So I have decided.I will no longer suppress all of you .you can do whatever you want .But I only ask you all to remember.when we were alive our duty was to protect humans .After death I never let you become man-eating ghost .I hope you don't become the same in future ."
"Noted general "ghosts roared .
"I hope all of you understand.
My second decision is that .I have bethrothed my daughter to a youngster "
"What "Ghosts were in shock .Even though they didn't have human eyes .They felt their eyes come out of socket .
"General this "
"I am afraid you can't make this decision "
"General why suddenly "
"I know most of you won't understand.but my daughter similar to us .Is trapped in this dark ruins .unable to move ,contact ,eat,drink ,feel anyone .she is living in comatose state for centuries.But I know she can hear everything,feel anything.Every time I see her I feel heartbroken .A girl like her shouldn't be imprisoned.But live their life .Enjoy their life ."
Thunder general was emotional.if he had human body .He would be crying .
"General it's not you fault .we can't do anything about it "
"We are ghosts what can be do"
"We can't even free her "
"If only we could give her freedom ."
"If she could wander this ruins .it won't be so bad ."
"If she could talk . atleast we could exchange conversations "
"Thunder general who is that lucky man "finally someone asked .
A big water mirror was formed in the hall .Lin tian's figure in it .
"General will he take good care of her "
"What do we know about him "
"General isn't that man who has key .He don't seem to have good cultivaton potential "
Thunder general nodded.
"Indeed.Let alone potential.He hasn't even started cultivation.But this youngster has key to free my daughter.And that's enough .Infact as long as he frees my daughter.i don't mind whether he keep her as wife , concubine and slave "Thunder general
"No general how can you say that ".
"I know what you want to say .I have no right and how can I let my daughter live as slave . However what's important for me is my daughter to live .
In this prison .Her spirit is dying slowly by slowly.But Even before her .we may not able to sustain ourselves.And die before her .
Idon't want her to live alone .In a world where she knows no one has no relationship.In eternal silence .
So I will take this chance heaven have bestowed upon us .
Regardless whether you agree or not .Between it is only us who treat her special .To not want even her hair to be harmed .But under the heaven she is nothing special.just a woman like everyone else ."
"General are you alright.how can you mention princess in a same breath with other woman's."
"To compare her same as other women is great blashemy "
"Hahaha .I know you don't like hearing it .But it is truth .How many years,decades has passed .outside no one cares about her ."
"You said whether I am in right mind . Perhaps I am .perhaps I am not .it doesn't matter I have decided .After princess is freed from her slumber .I will no longer control anyone .If any of you wants to go to afterlife ,heaven .Than you are free to go .I will no longer stop anyone ."Thunder general roared and disappeared.
In the hall ghosts discussed their future and the decision made by General.
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Thunder general appeared in mysterious chamber .
A room full of spiritual liquid .A condensed form of spirit qi .
A pool was formed of it .In between a transparent coffin was placed in the chamber .The spiritual liquid was directed at coffin .
In the coffin lay A naked beauty .That could put anyone to shame .Her hair sprinked like half moon .Her cheeks defined .Finest marble.
Looking at the sleeping beauty.leiting felt heartache .Princess I have made the decision of your wedding on your parents behalf .
Infact I have practically given you to him for free.He hasn't even accepted my offer yet .
I don't know whether I have made a good decision.or whether with what status he will accept you .
I only want you to wake up .live your life .if you're not happy .you can just leave him .once you are free .There will be many choices for you to make .
Only future can tell what it brings .Me and no one can see it .
Thunder general continued to talk with the daughter.In fact she wasn't his blood daughter.But nevertheless in his heart .she had the same place as his daughter.
Only he could come inside this chamber .others ghosts only knew the location.but cannot come inside . Various speels and defensive arrays . prevented others from coming inside .