Complicated Relationships and Verbal Agreements

Ghost Manor.

Kevin has been here for about a week now.

Push open the door to a square building.

The building has a slightly Chinese style, with several beams supporting the four corners, making the center of the building very spacious.

At the center of this building is a pillar-like object.

A spider-like creature was circling around the pillar.

It's called a spider, but it looks more like Chimera Ant, or a combination of Chimera Ant and a spider. Its body is blood-red, like jade.

However, the limbs extending from the body are extremely slender, and even the back and head have tendrils that extend outward like fine threads.

Each of these limbs has several joints.

Floating on the pillar was the human body that the Wearer Ghost had previously used.

At this moment, the human body was completely naked, spread out in a starfish shape, and the blood-red limbs of the Ant-Spider were piercing through the human body.

Kevin didn't disturb them, but leaned against the stone pillar next to them and observed silently.

The Wearer Ghost is performing maintenance on his human body.

The Blood Jade Ant-Spider's body is its shell, used for maintenance.

The purpose of this kind of maintenance is to keep the human body at its most vibrant.

Until the body reaches its lifespan limit, at which point the body will suddenly decline precipitously, becoming old and fragile.

"This is such a hassle. If you ask me, if it were completely integrated into the human body, there wouldn't be so many problems."

Slash Ghost, watching the Wearer Ghost being groomed from the other side, made a sarcastic remark.

Kevin witnessed once again how quickly these highly intelligent beings absorbed nutrients through their interactions with humans.

They originally wore human bodies and understood human customs and habits.

It was just a week of communication.

Their communication methods became more flexible and vivid.

Especially the Slash Ghost.

The inhuman feeling emanating from him is gradually fading.

While those Wearer Ghost have lost some of their inhumanity, it's still very limited.

Kevin had to admit that perhaps when their race was completely integrated into one body, they might truly become a member of that race.

The feeling of Slash Ghost and other supernatural beings faded away too quickly.

Despite the harassment from Slash Ghost, Wearer Ghost ignored it, adhering to his own principles and continuing his self-care at his own leisurely pace.

"How much longer can this body be used?"

Upon hearing Kevin's question, the Wearer Ghost's mind wave emanated from him.

"Using human counting methods, it's about fifty years."

You can sense that sense of urgency and regret from the other person's thoughts.

For Wearer Ghost as a ghost, fifty years is far too short.

Kevin understood what the other person meant, but he remained silent.

Slash Ghost watched the two talking, looking somewhat displeased. He smacked his lips and shouted, "Hey, are you two making some kind of deal?"

This feeling of being excluded is unpleasant.

Without waiting for their reply, he looked at Kevin and said.

"How about we make a deal?"

"What are you trading?" Kevin looked at him, then reminded him, "You still owe me."

"Snort."

Slash Ghost snorted, but did not refute.

That's just the way it is.

A week ago, Kevin revealed his Mental Image to the other person.

And the Slash Ghost was naturally used as well.

This confirms that once a human's mental capacity exceeds one million and they reach the Lord Level, they will be able to use Mental Image.

The Slash Ghost are not entirely human, but they are almost indistinguishable from humans.

So after seeing Kevin use it, he immediately learned how to do it.

This is also a form of increased strength.

What Slash Ghost wanted was to increase his strength; otherwise, he wouldn't have indiscriminately slaughtered the creatures around him.

The Mental Image enhanced his strength and provided him with new avenues for improvement.

Mental Image is an enhanced version of Nen ability, capable of pushing a particular extreme to its limit.

The Mental Image that is enhanced by Slash Ghost is precisely the direction in which strength is improved.

Once his strength reaches a million, it becomes difficult for Slash Ghost to gain any further improvement from slaughtering living beings.

However, he couldn't find any other way to improve human strength, so he could only use the method he had used before.

He simply believed that perhaps not enough people had been killed.

But things change once you have Mental Image.

If he Mental Image to fight a powerful enemy and defeats him, he can absorb the enemy's blood to strengthen himself.

This reinforcement is evident.

But it must be a powerful creature.

The more ferocious, brutal, and vicious a creature is, the greater its power will be.

Furthermore, with Kevin, a real human, he can learn even more methods to enhance human strength.

They no longer need to slaughter indiscriminately as before.

Whether it was the simple mindset of the creatures of the Dark Continent or the original personality of his body, he had to accept Kevin's favor.

"I don't know what you want, but you can tell me and I'll try to get it for you, is that okay?"

Slash Ghost suggested a clumsy solution.

Kevin smiled slightly at the other person, "It's not that it's impossible, but what do you want? If what you want is very precious to me, I can't trade with you."

"Stop lying to me. You should know what I want. I want that body."

He pointed bluntly to the body that was being maintained.

The Wearer Ghost didn't say anything and continued with her skincare routine.

"I can't help you steal it."

"I didn't ask you to help me steal it! You understand what I mean, I want you to switch places with him, and then give that body back to me!"

Slash Ghost got anxious and shouted loudly.

To him, that body was his lover, and of course he had to find a way to get his lover's body back.

"Wait fifty years, and when I've worn it out, I'll return it to you."

"The Wearer Ghost suddenly said."

Hearing this, Kevin couldn't help but show a strange expression.

Although I knew their conversation was serious, but----

"Who wants something broken?! I told you not to use it anymore."

If they weren't outmatched, Slash Ghost would be drawing his sword to chop down the opponent right now.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and turned to look at Kevin again.

"You didn't come alone; you must have had companions. So someone must have died. Humans are fragile, and someone as capable as you is extremely rare."

"All you need to do is trade me that kind of body; what I can offer is far more valuable than a useless corpse."

They know very well what is valuable to humankind and what is not.

To everyone's surprise, Kevin shrugged and shook his head helplessly.

"I'm sorry, there have been no casualties in my team so far."

"Impossible!"

Slash Ghost didn't believe it at all.

This body of his was once an explorer; how could he not know how incredibly Danger Level the Dark Continent was to humans?

"I have no reason to lie to you about something like this, do I?"

The maintenance is now complete.

The Wearer Ghost emerged from the Ant-Spider's body and entered the crystal-like body that had been placed nearby.

Its crystal-like body emitted a beam of light, which struck the Ant-Spider's body, shrinking it to the size of a human head.

It then entered the human body.

Kevin watched this scene with a somewhat eager look in his eyes.

That's why he wanted to make a deal with the Wearer Ghost.

Long, long ago, before Wearer Ghost ever entered human bodies.

He only cared about having a powerful body, replacing one when it wore out, without much concept of storing up his physical strength.

Until he entered a human body and learned human thinking.

He began to build up his powerful physique.

Then he met Dong, and through his interactions with Dong, and subsequently through more use of human bodies.

He began to understand that he should build storage facilities and then specifically seek out the bodies of creatures with special abilities.

Those with great strength and various special abilities all became his collection.

These diverse physical abilities are of great use to humans.

Kevin will also benefit from the subsequent exploration of the Dark Continent.

Even just learning more about the characteristics of different organisms would make the trip worthwhile.

The Exploration Team needs such an ally.

Even Wearer Ghost need humans.

He understands humanity and knows humanity.

He knew that now that Kevin existed, a large number of humans would gather in Kevin's territory, and the number would only increase.

Human beings' desire to explore and their curiosity will continue to draw people together.

Then he can choose the individual he wants from among these humans.

However, Kevin is Lord, recognized by the Sky Overlord, and possesses power; therefore, the two are equal.

If humans specifically come to invade him, that's fine; otherwise, if no humans specifically invade or attack him...

Then he would have no excuse to launch a preemptive attack.

Attacking another Lord's tribe without a pretext will almost certainly provoke a war between the Lord.

This is not what he wanted to see.

Therefore, building good relationships with humans and agreeing on certain things is what he wants to do.

Certainly not all humans are as powerful as Kevin.

As the human population increases, the probability of human death will also increase.

He only needs to find the right ones, and then they die.

He could even enter human groups directly in human form to experience and explore them firsthand.

Go and wait.

Human lifespan is insignificant compared to it.

He didn't need to attack or harm anyone; he just needed to wait.

He can even trade with humans.

He believed that if people simply entrusted their bodies to him after death, he would be able to meet most of humanity's needs.

Kevin has been here for a week and has learned about the creatures Wearer Ghost.

It's time to be clear.

"Let's have a good talk now. I'm currently searching for territory, and later I will lead my team to find a territory for future generations of humans to inhabit."

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be in the area around this Spike Mountain, not too far away."

"Once I find territory, I will return to human society, and then there will be a continuous stream of explorers."

The implication is clear.

The Wearer Ghost looked at Kevin and nodded slightly.

"I need humans."

Kevin cautioned, "But you know, I can't trade my own kind to you; after all, you can't have just anyone."

There is no shortage of scum among humans, nor of death row inmates.

But these might not be what the other party wants.

We don't know what the preferences of the Slash Ghost are, but the preferences of the Wearer Ghost are quite clear.

He prefers positive emotions; negative emotions are meaningless to him.

If it's a complex mix of positive and negative emotions, that would be his favorite.

"Just give me permission to move freely within your territory using a human body. I won't intentionally do anything dangerous, but I must have the authority to protect myself."

Upon hearing this, Kevin nodded slightly.

"As for the targets I've chosen, when I'm dealing with them, you can witness and judge, but you can't force them to refuse."

This is exactly what the Wearer Ghost wanted.

He understands humanity.

Kevin nodded; he knew this would happen.

But this is much better than directly trading people to the other party.

Moreover, it faces unexpected events on the Dark Continent and various problems that are difficult for humanity to solve.

Kevin can't do everything, especially when some things only concern one person.

So, Wearer Ghost is one option.

However, there will be a price to pay.

For many people, the fear is not of paying a price, but of not having a place to pay it.

"Correspondingly, within my territory, as long as humans do not cause large-scale environmental damage, they will not be expelled or targeted by me."

"I can also offer assistance when you need it."

Kevin nodded slightly.

Maintaining good relationships with your neighbors is very important.

After all, he also needs a safe and stable environment as his territory.

What about me?

Slash Ghost asked from the side.

Kevin looked at him.

"During the time I'm going back, I hope you can help protect the territory I'll be eyeing. You don't need to kill indiscriminately anymore, right?"

Slash Ghost nodded.

Kevin added, "When I come back, I'll try to bring a few bodies that suit the Wearer Ghost's preferences, to swap your girlfriend's body with."

"No problem, deal."

Slash Ghost spoke directly, sounding somewhat impatient.

After a simple verbal agreement was reached.

Kevin was about to leave; he had stayed long enough.

The next morning.

Kevin then left the Ghost Mansion with the Three-Tails.

Slash Ghost followed, since he was free and decided to go with them now.

"Don't keep such a close watch on me, I won't break my promise."

Kevin was somewhat exasperated.

"Who knows? All we know is you. If you run away, where are we supposed to find you?"

Slash Ghost followed along, saying this as he spoke.

His main concern was not wanting to stay by the side of the Wearer Ghost, watching him use his lover's body, and then being unable to fight back or take it back.

"I'm currently in another Lord's territory; you can't get in."

"It doesn't matter, I can just stay further away."

"Okay."

Kevin ignored the other person.

He had a brief exchange with the opponent before, and Slash Ghost was no match for him.

Not to mention that the Slash Ghost Resentment, making it a natural counter.

"What do you plan to do with that body after you take it back? Just keep it? You, with your human mind, should understand perfectly well that in this situation, burial is the best course of action."

Taking advantage of the moment when he was bored, Kevin asked curiously.

Slash Ghost glanced at him.

I want to bring her back to life.

Really.

Kevin knew it.

"Do you have a way?" Kevin would certainly want to know if there was any information that could revive people.

"To make the Wearer Ghost split into an individual, he has never split before."

Their race can split once in their lifetime; he split off into the Wearer Ghost, Wearer Ghost can naturally split off into another.

"That's not safe, and the Wearer Ghost."

"There's always a way. At worst, I'll try to become Lord and get that Sky Overlord to help me out."

Upon hearing Slash Ghost bring this up again, Kevin fell into deep thought.