These remnant souls all carried the resentment and bitterness they had felt before death.
Their gazes were full of scrutiny as they looked at Li Xia.
Through the emotions conveyed by the Immortal Wine, they also understood what the human youth before them had in mind.
"Did you successfully kill that cunning female ghost in Demon Head Castle?"
A monk spoke up to ask.
Cunning?
Li Xia smacked his lips, unsure how to respond.
After all, as far as he was concerned, that female ghost was rather dim-witted.
How could they slander her by calling her cunning?
After considering for a moment, he still smiled and said, "I've already sealed away the evil ghost who murdered you all. Her death is only a matter of time."
He had not killed the female ghost yet.
Her illusion abilities were quite good.
Sooner or later, he would let Mountain Demon absorb her.
But not now.
There were now signs that his contractual connection with Mountain Demon was loosening. This meant his strength lagged far behind Mountain Demon, who had fused with another ghost! Mountain Demon was already slipping beyond his control, with the possibility of turning on him! If he strengthened Mountain Demon too much while making no progress himself, Mountain Demon, with his enhanced Demon Power, might immediately break free of the contract and escape.
A Spirit-Sealing Talisman was a chain capable of growth. With the assistance of its accompanying spells, it primarily restrained a Shikigami's soul, planting a seed of loyalty to the contractor alone.
A Spirit Shrine was a cage capable of growth.
The Contract Ritual Altar was the core, and it could also provide a steady energy supply to help a Shikigami slowly improve. It was the carrot that followed the stick.
A cultivator's magical power could strengthen