Chuchun had learned the Devouring Technique and absorbed the Yin Sha Qi from the gourd. On the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts, Jiang Hao had collected no fewer than a thousand Ghosts.
Jiang Hao found time to send some of the benevolent ghosts on to the underworld. As for the malicious ghosts tainted with baleful energy, he gave them no choice and had Chuchun devour them directly.
After several months of cultivation, Chuchun's cultivation had grown far stronger than before. Combined with the spells Jiang Hao had taught her, her combat strength had increased tremendously.
"Come, let me see how your cultivation is progressing," Jiang Hao said to Chuchun.
"Yes, my lord."
Chuchun stepped forward. Jiang Hao took her wrist and examined her for a moment, then nodded. "Mm, you've improved greatly. How are your spellcasting studies?"
"I have not dared to slack off. I'm already proficient," Chuchun said.
"You're no longer afraid of sunlight, and you can take physical form. Come shopping with me," Jiang Hao said.
"May I, my lord?"
A flash of delight passed through Chuchun's eyes.
"Of course."
Whoosh!
Chuchun took physical form beside Jiang Hao. She wore a white floral kimono. Chuchun had always been a beautiful girl, and a playful lock of hair had fallen loose, making her look youthful and lovely.
The two walked along a shopping street. Chuchun was very excited, looking around from time to time. It had been a very long time since she had gone shopping, but she strictly observed a woman's propriety and always remained half a step behind Jiang Hao.
By now, the sky was gradually darkening. Though it was not fully night yet, the streetlights had come on, as had the lights in the display windows lining both sides of the street, making the merchandise