"Are you sure this is a harmful ghost? It would be awkward if we got the wrong one," Gu Zhao asked.
"Definitely harms people!" Bai Ke guaranteed, thumping his chest.
Gu Zhao was curious. "Then why doesn't he go into the city, instead hiding in this deserted village?"
"Because he's part Corpse Ghost. Half of his remnant soul is trapped inside his corpse, unable to break free, so he can't leave the village." Bai Ke, draped over the Silk Embroideress's shoulder, huffed, "It's like having a chain tied to his neck. He can't run far."
At this, Bai Ke added, "Of course, that has its advantages. You can't kill him unless you completely destroy his corpse."
"Then where is his corpse?" Gu Zhao asked.
"I don't know." Bai Ke shook his head. "But I saw him kill two lost travelers with my own eyes. He devoured their lifeblood completely. He's definitely not a good person... or a good ghost."
Taoist Yan Song's eyes narrowed, but he said nothing.
