Zhonghe Institute Prepared to Intervene

Only after all the figures of light had left did Luo Caichi speak over the radio.

"You've all met those figures just now. They were drawn together by Information Pheromone, but what sustained them was still energy.

"The good news is that you may see them a few more times over the next few days!

"But the bad news is that from now on, without my help, you mustn't use the method I taught you to summon them on your own.

"Immaterial Pheromone isn't like Transcendent Information Pheromone, which grows stronger with the power of faith.

"The forms your loved ones' Information Pheromone took were shaped entirely by your memories, your thoughts, and the lives they once lived.

"If you repeatedly summon and disperse them, something may be lost. It will only become harder to see them again."

By the time Luo Caichi finished, many people were staring with their mouths open, overcome by disappointment.

They had thought they would be able to see their loved ones whenever they wanted.

"Of course..."

Seeing their reaction, Luo Caichi changed tack.

Hope returned to everyone's faces.

"If this Ghost-Busting Operation succeeds and we drive back the Red Sun Federation, I can teach you how to meet them regularly in your dreams.

"And if any of you have a gift for it, I can even teach you the abilities of a Soul Spirit.

"A Soul Spirit is no weaker in battle than any other profession!"

Luo Caichi smiled.

Cheers erupted across the training ground.

Shi Hongyu ran over, her eyes red. Fu Junlin pulled her into his arms and gently wiped the tears from her cheeks.

"What happened?"

"I saw Mom and Dad."

"Then I'll have to see them tomorrow too..."

During the day, Luo Caichi taught everyone about Soul Spirits, moving