"What was that?"
Brother Yu's gaze sharpened. His powerful physique allowed his vision to instantly lock onto a white figure in the distance, making out its appearance clearly.
"A soul?"
Brother Yu was somewhat surprised.
Yes, the white figure had the outline of a living being, but it was translucent. It wandered dazedly amid the pale white flowers.
Because their colors were similar and the distance was great, Brother Yu had not noticed it immediately.
But now, he had seen it.
"What do you think?" Brother Yu asked the Deathflame Sword.
"Your call," the Deathflame Sword replied. "Great Death Fire's guidance is in that direction. It wouldn't hurt to take a look while you're passing through."
Brother Yu nodded and walked toward the white soul. To be safe, he still entered Deathflame Swordsman form and draped himself in the burial shroud.
"Tch—I only have this one outfit, and I always have to lend it to you."
"Shut up."
It was worth mentioning that—
After Brother Yu activated Deathflame Swordsman form, the pale white flowers around him actually began swaying and leaning in his direction, as though drawn by some force.
It seemed to be an instinctive yearning.
Brother Yu fell into thought.
Soon, he arrived before the white soul.
Judging by its outline, this soul appeared to be an intelligent marine lifeform—though its gender was impossible to discern.
After all, Brother Yu had some standards. If it had been Niuniu, he probably would have lowered his head to investigate something right away—
It did not have human-like limbs, but it possessed distinctive fins and beautiful ornaments woven from shells, corals, and other objects unique to the sea.
"So sleepy—"
"I want to sleep—"
"Eternal rest—"
It murmured in a low, strange voice.
Brother Yu clearly could not understand it. The