Chapter 586 Do you want to take a gamble?
The female ghost's previous warning had allowed Yang Haoran to discern some hidden implications. From the situation at the time, her words seemed to be more than just an attempt to frighten him; she appeared to genuinely possess some secrets, which was why he posed this question now.
Although he possessed the Ghost Eye, it could only reveal a ghost's past before its demise, not its experiences after death. The current upheaval in Cloud River City had only recently unfolded, while this female ghost had been dead for a considerable time. Thus, it was simply impossible for him to obtain the information he sought through the Ghost Eye, as their timelines were entirely disparate.
Upon hearing Yang Haoran's words, the female ghost suddenly ceased her struggles. She twisted her head directly behind her, her gaze fixed on Yang Haoran.
"If I tell you, will you let me go?"
The female ghost knew her question was incredibly idiotic. Yang Haoran was an Underworld Official, and she was an Evil Spirit; they were inherently incompatible, like fire and water. Now that she had fallen into Yang Haoran's hands, how could he possibly release her?
Though she knew this clearly in her heart, an overwhelming will to survive still compelled her to blurt out such an idiotic question.
The female ghost's response brought a flicker of joy to Yang Haoran's heart. It wasn't difficult to discern from her words that there was indeed something fishy involved.
He didn't ignore the female ghost's question. He hesitated for a moment, then spoke with a smile, "Hard to say, it depends on the circumstances. I'm a pragmatic person. If the information you provide proves truly valuable to me, it's not impossible for me to grant you a path to survival. However, if the information you share holds no real worth, then I can only offer my apologies."
Seeing the female ghost's hesitant expression, Yang Haoran knew what she was worried about. His smile remained unchanged as he chuckled, "I've always been a man of my word, so you can try to trust me this once. Who knows, there might even be a pleasant surprise waiting for you. Besides, in your current predicament, do you really think you have a choice?"
"Alright! I'll believe you, if you just swear a poisoned oath! " the female ghost said in a low voice.
Hearing this, a humorous expression appeared on Yang Haoran's face. He laughed and said, "My dear, I hope you can recognize the situation and understand your current predicament. In your present state, what right do you have to bargain with me?"
The female ghost remained silent, her expression sour.
Seeing this, Yang Haoran continued with a smile, "Besides, if poisoned oaths truly worked, there probably wouldn't be many people left in the New Beginning Realm today. I didn't expect you to still believe in such things. You're truly romantic."
Seeing the female ghost still remained silent, Yang Haoran continued to egg her on, "I think it's best if you take a gamble, gamble on me. The reason is simple: if you don't gamble, you're definitely dead—you don't need to hold onto any illusions of luck. If you gamble, you might still die, but what if you hit the jackpot? Then you wouldn't just escape death, but you might even gain considerable benefits. Don't you think that's the logic?"
With Yang Haoran's urging, the female ghost was clearly somewhat tempted, but she still hadn't made a decision.
The reason for her continued hesitation was that, in her view, if she remained silent, Yang Haoran, in his desire for information, wouldn't harm her. But once she spoke, she would completely lose her value in his eyes, and likely die even faster.
"My dear, don't hesitate any longer. If you do, I'm afraid I'll lose interest in this matter. And once I've completely lost interest, even if you want to gamble, you won't have any capital I'd consider. So, while I still have patience, I suggest you make your decision immediately. Opportunity is fleeting; if you don't cherish it when it's presented to you, it'll be difficult to reclaim once it's gone. My patience is limited; I likely won't wait for you much longer."
The female ghost, already somewhat tempted, instantly changed expression upon hearing this. Yang Haoran's declaration of limited patience made her anxious.
If Yang Haoran truly lost interest in the matter, what she considered her bargaining chip would cease to be one, becoming utterly worthless. What awaited her then would be Soul Transformation!
"Alright, I'll tell you, but I hope you won't deceive me!"
The female ghost's mental defenses were ultimately breached by Yang Haoran. In the face of Soul Transformation, she conceded. Even if the hope was slim, she still decided to try, just as Yang Haoran had said: to take a gamble!
The female ghost's decision deepened the smile on Yang Haoran's face, though he didn't appear surprised in the slightest. He seemed to have anticipated this outcome all along.
"Heh heh, congratulations on making the right decision. As for whether you can continue to survive, that will depend on whether the information you're about to give me is truly worth the price," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
"This information will absolutely be useful to you! " the female ghost declared with a look of certainty.
Although she said this, the female ghost felt no confidence whatsoever in her heart; she was incredibly uneasy.
It wasn't that she lacked confidence in the information she possessed, but rather that she had no faith in Yang Haoran, this Underworld Official.
The reason was simple: regardless of whether the information she divulged was valuable or not, Yang Haoran would be the sole judge. Even if her information was immensely valuable, if Yang Haoran decided to burn the bridge after crossing it, insisting it held no worth, what could she do then?
It was precisely because she considered this point that her heart felt uneasy, and she felt utterly unsettled.
"Heh heh, go on then. I hope your next words will bring me a pleasant surprise," Yang Haoran urged with a smile.
The arrow was on the string, it had to be shot. The female ghost knew she had no other choice. She organized her thoughts, then spoke again.
"The Emissary of Death of Cloud River City is not dead yet."
Among the information she possessed, she chose to reveal this first because, in her view, it would have the greatest impact on Yang Haoran. After all, Yang Haoran was also an Emissary of Death, and his arrival in Cloud River City for support was surely to resolve the troubles currently plaguing the Cloud River City Underworld Office. If he knew the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City was still alive, he would undoubtedly be overjoyed and deeply surprised.
What she didn't know, however, was that Yang Haoran's current visit to Cloud River City for support was secondary; his primary objective was to acquire greater benefits. As for whether the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City was dead or alive, he genuinely didn't care.
Besides, Yang Haoran already knew that the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City was still alive, even without the female ghost's revelation. He had learned this from the Guardian Luo Yao before rushing to Cloud River City.
Nevertheless, upon hearing the female ghost's words, a surprised expression still immediately appeared on Yang Haoran's face. He wasn't astonished that the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City was still alive; rather, he was surprised by how the female ghost knew this, and stated it with such certainty.
Seeing Yang Haoran's surprised expression, the female ghost couldn't help but inwardly sigh with relief. She immediately felt that revealing this matter first was the correct decision.
"How can you be so certain that the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City is still alive? " Yang Haoran asked with a smile, his surprised expression vanishing.
"I was one of the participants in the operation to capture the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City alive that day. When the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City was successfully captured, one of the leading Spirit Masters uttered a sentence. It was precisely because of that sentence that I could confirm the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City must still be alive! " the female ghost stated.
"What did they say? " Yang Haoran asked.
"Whether I can break through to the Great Spirit Caller realm earlier will depend entirely on you from now on. This sentence was said casually by that Spirit Master, but I heard it clearly and kept it in my heart," the female ghost revealed.
As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Yang Haoran's face faded. His brows furrowed slightly, and his expression became somewhat serious.
If one carefully considered the female ghost's words, it became clear that they contained a significant amount of information.
The female ghost certainly understood what that Spirit Master had casually said back then; otherwise, she wouldn't dare to assert with such certainty that the Emissary of Death of Cloud River City was still alive.
And Yang Haoran understood as well.
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