"Miss Elizabeth, you got Ghost Mound to come this time. How can I repay you?"
"What would you repay me for? This way, you have obtained the item you wanted from within the Devouring Realm, and the alliance agreement between us is now over. I have been away from the Underworld for so many days. As you said, Yu Ming has already escaped from the eighteenth floor of the Underworld. Lord Lan Miu must be busy dealing with a great many troublesome matters right now. I will return to the Underworld immediately. We will meet again if fate allows."
Elizabeth's answer left Zhang Chen feeling conflicted. After all, regarding Yu Ming, Zhang Chen had not explained his own choices or the subsequent developments in detail.
"If, for certain reasons, I needed to turn against the Underworld Envoys, would Miss Elizabeth believe in me?" Zhang Chen asked a meaningful question on the eve of their parting.
"If you were someone who followed rules and regulations, I would never have accompanied you this far. I will not restrict you, but there is one thing I need to remind you of: if you stand against the Underworld Envoys and even reach the point where you must fight them, I will not show mercy."
"Thank you."
Elizabeth was a smart woman. She knew there was more meaning behind Zhang Chen's words. Faced with the trust Elizabeth had given him, Zhang Chen offered his deepest gratitude.
Before leaving, Elizabeth handed Zhang Chen the keys to the villa. Since Zhang Chen was not a member of the Ghost Realm, it would be more convenient for him to stay here.
Left alone in the villa, Zhang Chen did not rush to speak with Ghost Mound. Instead, he relaxed his tense body and collapsed onto the sofa for