Melissa's rejection had actually been within Gu Ding's expectations.
For one thing, Melissa was no weaker than Gu Ding or Bigge, and many major Human Race powers had tried to recruit her, only to be turned down.
Another reason was that Gu Ding could not quite see through Melissa. Her identity had always been a mystery. Even Sea Emperor, who had always told Gu Ding everything he knew, kept it secret. That showed Melissa was anything but ordinary.
So Gu Ding did not think much of being rejected.
After obtaining Hai NuoYaSi's memories, the suppression the entire ruin had placed on Gu Ding was completely lifted. His soul power spread out and swiftly swept across the entire ruin. The various major powers had not suffered much greater loss than before.
Reed had also led the other Human Race members through the undead creatures' interception. Elizabeth and the others had all survived.
Gu Ding was quite relieved to see that result.
"The ruin is about to close. We should prepare to leave as well."
After looking around, Gu Ding smiled at Sea Emperor and the others.
"Should we use this last bit of time to scour the Burial Ground again and see if there are any treasures left?" Dokter could not help asking.
Liliath and the others did not know that Gu Ding had already obtained all of Hai NuoYaSi's Treasure. Bigge and Tagore had not revealed it, and Melissa certainly would not have mentioned it. Liliath and the others were still in the dark.
"No need to search anymore. I found some things in the palace. I'll give them to you after we leave the Burial Ground," Gu Ding said with a shake of his head and a smile. The pyramid had long since recovered every remaining treasure in the