Zhang Chen sat by the banks of the Bixun River. With the Blood Fetus perfectly restored, he took the time to carefully examine it from within.
"It seems it was more than just an intermediary for drawing upon the Bixun River's blood energy. I still haven't brought out the full potential of this Blood Fetus. But after all, it belongs to Tomie as a treasure tool. Unlike divine artifacts, it cannot be transferred to another person. As long as Tomie's consciousness exists, the treasure tool remains connected to her."
Yet not long after Gu Chen entered the hidden passage, the blood-stained sky seemed to undergo a subtle change.
"What?!"
Just as Zhang Chen reacted, a man in a black robe with white trim, roughly his height, was already standing on the opposite bank of the Bixun River.
"Senior Guizhong, long time no see... Why have you come here?" Zhang Chen immediately rose and greeted Guizhong politely.
What Zhang Chen was somewhat thankful for was that he was not currently in his ghostified state. Otherwise, Guizhong would have immediately seen through his True Ghost form. Guizhong was no mindless fool. From his control over the mutable Ghost Realm and the fact that he had briefly become second only to Azathoth, it was clear enough.
If Guizhong learned of Zhang Chen's True Ghost form, then based on what had happened in the Sunken Ghost Realm and the Ghost King treasure tool Zhang Chen had brought back, Guizhong might be able to infer certain issues with Zhang Chen's body.
At that point, who knew how their formerly decent relationship would develop.
However, with the enhancement of his spirit body and Candle Dragon Flesh and Blood, Guizhong would not be able to detect the True Ghost aura of the ghostly side hidden within Zhang