"It used to be like that. But it isn't anymore," Zhao Hang said. "Now, when you die, you become a ghost and can keep on living. You can even be freer than you were when you were alive. It's like getting a new life. You could say it's an evolution."
Zhao Hang's explanation left Ruan Han unable to argue.
For a moment, I, too, was swayed.
But I had seen what that future world looked like.
In my eyes, the peace of the real world was what mattered most.
Could people do more if they had the ability?
Of course. Of course some people could grow stronger and accomplish more incredible things.
But at the same time, more people would die. Human life would become worthless. In that kind of world, even the strong wouldn't be spared.
Zhao Hang was already immersed in his visions of the future.
Ruan Han was somewhat persuaded by what he said.
"Bro, I've made up my mind. It's tomorrow."
"Your parents..." Ruan Han hesitated.
"There's no rush to tell them." Zhao Hang waved a hand. "I know they won't accept it. After I become a ghost, I won't reveal my new identity, either. If they change their minds, I'll tell them and let them become ghosts too... If they don't, at least I can support them in their old age and give them a better life. You think so too, don't you?"
In terms of abilities, ghosts did have quite a few advantages over the living.
Zhao Hang was still a student. He needed his parents' support, rather than being in a position to care for them. Even after graduating, it would take time to become fully independent and start giving back to them.
In that respect, Ruan Han couldn't stop Zhao Hang. He