Chapter 573: Fulfilling Promises

used various excuses to start nibbling away at Phoenix Nest Country, and ultimately, the struggle between the eldest and second princesses resulted in a Pyrrhic victory for both sides, losing their c...The Ghost King was still very confident, and with his wife's pillow talk, he let those people go.

Originally, he kept these people around hoping to use their bodies to escape. However, after realizing that no matter what method he used, he couldn't leave his grave, those people became useless. Yet, these "useless" people brought him a celestial master, and he expressed great satisfaction with this outcome.

The Ghost King isn't stupid. He knows an ordinary person's body can't hold him, but a Taoist priest's could. If this female Taoist doesn't keep her promise, he could simply take over her body and leave. But since Ripple is a female Taoist, this would be the worst possible solution.

"What do you mean Explain."

The Ghost King wore a dragon robe and sat calmly on the throne at the head, asking.

"Your Highness, if I'm not mistaken, the entire tomb was built by a hermit,"

Ripple smiled softly.

"Yes, I specifically sought out a highly accomplished master, precisely to seek another form of immortality."

"Oh no! Your Highness, you've been tricked by the other party. On the surface, they promised you immortality, but in reality, you'll end up as a puppet controlled by that Taoist priest."

The ripples spoke solemnly.

"What does it mean"

The king narrowed his eyes and asked dangerously.

"After the death of the lord, his soul did not enter reincarnation. Instead, he was left here. Anyone buried here is unable to leave because this is a place where ghosts are raised. Before you grow up, it will protect your souls from dispersing."

Even after you become powerful, you won't be able to leave here because the Taoist priest set a restriction. If you forcibly leave this place, the entire tomb will perish along with you. The purpose is to prevent you from escaping after you become powerful.

If I'm not mistaken, the Taoist who built your tomb should have died long ago. So he couldn't return here and bind you when you were weak. That's why you two could cultivate peacefully until now.

"Moreover, with the passage of time and the ever-changing world, when someone breaks open a path, your subjects can escape. However, you remain bound here."

So you want to find someone with about the same cultivation level as me to take my place, confuse that stinky Taoist priest's formation, and then I can leave.

The Ghost King was quick-witted and immediately said.

"Yes, Your Highness is intelligent and insightful."

"At my level, there's only my wife, Chen shi, and my concubine Hong Ji."

The Ghost King narrowed his eyes and said.

This still needs to be decided by the Prince himself.

After some thought, the Ghost King decided to give up on Hong Ji after all. After all, half of his ghost servants here were loyal to his wife, Chen Meiyu.

"Chen Meiyu is my wife, of course she should be with me. Let Hongji stay here! I pamper her so much every day, she will always be willing to sacrifice for me."

Listening to the other party's pretentious words, Lianyi almost vomited, but she kept her composure, took the dragon jade pendant hanging from the Ghost King's waist, drew a teleportation formation on it, and returned the item to the Ghost King.

"My Lord, present this jade pendant to your concubine Hong Ji and tell her to wear it close to her body. Three days later, summon her here and have her sit on your throne. Your auras will then exchange, and she will take your place trapped in this tomb."

"I hope you're telling the truth, otherwise you won't get away with it."

"Is that really true, Your Highness Perhaps you could verify it here and now"

Ripples swore solemnly.

Alright, I'll wait for you three days.

Ripples leisurely returned to her temporary residence, quietly waiting.

On the other side, the warriors guarding the entrance of the cemetery saw people running out and were startled. They immediately sounded the alarm.

Wu Siming was supervising the felling of a locust tree. Upon hearing the police siren, he immediately ran back and saw his platoon leader Fu Tianxing.

"Reporting to the Captain, all thirty-five men are present and accounted for, including the three archaeologists we were searching for. They have also come out with us."

"Was it Master Wu who saved you"

"Yes!"

Where is Master Wu

She should still be in the cemetery. She said she made a deal with whatever is holding us captive, to let us leave first.

Fu Tianxing immediately said.

"Master Wu, is there anything you want me to bring back"

Wu Siming asked unwillingly.

"Just four words: Plan as usual! Nothing else matters."

Fu Tianxing immediately said.

Okay, I understand! You guys go to the camp and rest first. After dark, you must not leave the camp. This is what Master Wu stipulated.

Yes, Captain!

Fu Tianxing immediately bowed and then led everyone back to camp.

Professor Ma also interrogated the people who had been brought back. Upon learning that Wu Lianyi was still in the cemetery, he could only patiently wait, after all, several clueless teammates hadn't recovered yet.

Three days later, when Lian Yi went back to the main hall, not only was the Ghost King there, but so was Chen Shi, and the smug Hong Ji.

The Ghost King glanced at Lian Yi, then pulled Hong Ji into his embrace. Ignoring his wife Chen's displeased expression, he made her sit on his lap and said with a smile:

"Hong Ji, you've been with me for so long, you are my favorite concubine. Do you know why"

Why

Hong Ji swept a satisfied glance at Chen Shi, then asked with tender affection.

Because you're the most obedient, you do whatever I say and never do anything to upset me.

"My Lord, you are my everything. I only listen to you, and no one else."

Hong Ji cast Wang Ye a glance, her eyes as silkily alluring.

"Good! As expected of my favorite concubine."

After saying that, he directly pressed the other party onto the throne and laughed loudly:

"Just because of that one sentence, you are qualified to become the master of this palace!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!"

Hong Ji smoothly seated herself on the throne, an unmistakable joy radiating from her face. This essentially acknowledged her position, meaning from now on she could call the shots and have her way.

"Humph!"

Chen Meiyu stood up, let out a cold snort, and turned to leave. It was clear that she was dissatisfied with the prince's actions.

But this only made Hongji even more conceited and arrogant.

The Ghost King only then subtly looked at Lian Yi, who gave a barely perceptible nod. He immediately left the throne and appeared to be chasing Chen Meiyu, but in reality, he was using the fastest speed to leave the courtyard that trapped him.

Once the Ghost King truly left this courtyard, a look of pure elation spread across his face. He was finally free.

Immediately, he transformed into a cloud of black mist and swiftly flew out of the cemetery, followed by Chen Meiyu and a multitude of small and large ghosts.

The ripples' speed wasn't slow, either. They followed these people and left the cemetery.

Only Hongji realized afterward that the Prince could actually leave. She immediately transformed into a cloud of red mist and pursued him, but unfortunately, she was already unable to leave the last courtyard and was directly blocked by an invisible barrier.

The Scarlet Maiden instantly transformed into a blood-robed hell demon, letting out a soul-shattering roar:

"My Lord! You lied to me!"s using the Yue family's support to return to his position as general, which might have hurt his pride.But besides making excuses to be busy and not going home, he did everything else well.But now it...