127: You're so lucky!

Recalling everything Xiaobai had described, Chu Yuan couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"When a Ghostly Creature below the third rank dies, if its vessel is within a hundred meters, its Spirit has a certain probability of returning to the vessel and falling into a deep sleep."

"After being nourished by the vessel, it will awaken in as little as ten years or as long as a hundred."

"Does Tie Xiaohua... have this kind of fate?"

Thinking this, Chu Yuan hesitated for a moment, then isolated another small space and placed the ghost spirit wood carving inside.

They were from the same village, after all. If she truly hadn't died, Chu Yuan didn't plan to kill her again.

Of course, he didn't intend to let her roam free either.

Chu Yuan had already decided: if Tie Xiaohua really had a chance to revive, he would let her Cultivate the Ghost Fiend God Controlling Art—Sub-Secret Art.

His Ghost Fiend God Controlling Art could also evolve into a Sub-Secret Art, but its effect was slightly different.

Those who Cultivate the Sub-Secret Art would subtly develop an irreversible fondness for him.

The ultimate result was unwavering, absolute loyalty to him.

This was much better than the Sub-Secret Arts of the Ghost Fiend God Controlling Art circulating outside.

Alternatively, he could simply enslave her directly using the Ghost Fiend God Controlling Art; that would be straightforward and easy.

Chu Yuan shook his head, stopped thinking, and focused his gaze on the jade pendant.

With a slight shift of his thoughts, he tried to strengthen it, but the result surprised him.

"It's fine that the jade pendant can be strengthened, but what are these 'Charm' and 'Will' stats?"

"This little girl only has a trace of Spirit left; does she still have these things?"

Chu Yuan narrowed his eyes, looking surprised as his thoughts raced.

If this was the case, perhaps... did this mean that if he brought other people in, he could replicate the strengthening effect?

His mind opened up, and his thoughts scattered wildly.

Chu Yuan shook his head and muttered, "This secret of mine is my foundation. It's best not to let anyone know."

"However, this space is already isolated. Even if Chu Xiaoxiao gains consciousness, she won't discover anything. I might as well try to give her some benefits."

Thinking this, he shifted his thoughts slightly, and a light screen appeared before him.

Name: Chu Xiaoxiao. Luck: 24 (Mortal). Comprehension Ability: 65 (Mortal). Charm: 49 (100). Will: 11 (100). Spirit: 1.2 (Growing, Rank One minimum: 11). Spiritual Energy: 0 (strands). Spiritual Energy Strength: ??? Soul Body Strength: ???

..."This 'Spirit' should be equivalent to the Soul of other beings, right?"

Chu Yuan mumbled.

Having stayed in the Ghost Fiend Nether Abyss for over a year, he had a slight understanding of the existence of Ghostly Creatures.

The 'Spirit' is the core of the Ghostly Creature, and the Soul body is the external extension of the 'Spirit'.

After a Human Race member achieves a Breakthrough into the Spirit Soul Realm, their Soul develops divinity, giving rise to the concept of the Divine Soul.

Similarly, after the Ghost Race achieves a Breakthrough into the sixth rank, their 'Spirit' will also develop divinity.

An existence similar to the Divine Soul.

Furthermore, the Ghost Race does not possess Spiritual Roots; or rather, the 'Spirit' is equivalent to the Spiritual Root.

As long as they continuously raise their 'Spirit', they can keep Cultivating.

Naturally, the 'Spirit' cannot be enhanced by external forces; it can only increase as time passes.

The 'Spirit' of some Ghostly Creatures increases quickly, while the 'Spirit' of others increases slowly.

"Let me think. Dark Moon seems to have mentioned some things about the 'Spirit'..."

Chu Yuan frowned and whispered:

"According to Dark Moon, before a Ghostly Creature steps into Rank One, its 'Spirit' can be influenced to a certain extent."

"It seems to be purification...?"

"Using special Spirit Medicine to raise the purity of the 'Spirit'. The higher the purity, the faster the 'Spirit' will increase in the future."

"According to her, this kind of Spirit Medicine is extremely rare, hard to come by even once in a hundred years."

"However..."

Chu Yuan pondered briefly and chuckled, "Although I don't have Spirit Medicine, perhaps strengthening can achieve this effect?"

"Even if it can't, there's no harm in trying, right?"

Thinking this, Chu Yuan couldn't help but smile faintly, having made up his mind.

"I'm not exactly wealthy right now, so I can ignore the others for now and focus on raising her 'Spirit'."

Chu Yuan chuckled, then shifted his thoughts slightly and began strengthening Chu Xiaoxiao's 'Spirit'.

In the blink of an eye, the value began to change continuously: 1.2, 2, 3... 10.

In just a moment, the 'Spirit' reached 10, but then it stopped.

According to Chu Yuan's guess, once the Spirit reached 11, the little girl would likely wake up and try to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to achieve a Breakthrough to Rank One.

For now, it was better to wait.

He would wait until he was a bit wealthier before raising her Luck, Comprehension Ability, Charm, and Will higher.

She was the only person from Xiao Huang Village still alive in this way; he could look after her more in the future.

Chu Yuan stopped thinking and turned to where the ghost spirit wood carving was located.

With the attempt on Chu Xiaoxiao, he might be able to tell if Tie Xiaohua's Spirit was inside.

He shifted his thoughts slightly, and a light screen appeared again, causing him to narrow his eyes.

"She really is here?"

Name: Tie Xiaohua. Luck: 16 (Mortal). Comprehension Ability: 78 (Mortal). Charm: 41 (100). Will: 13 (100). Spirit: 1.1 (Deep Sleep (Recovering), Rank One minimum: 11).

..."You certainly have good Luck!"

Chu Yuan said softly. His tone wasn't good, but it wasn't bad either.

His impression of this woman was neither good nor bad.

"However..."

Chu Yuan suddenly thought of something, rubbing his chin and muttering, "Since both Charm and 'Spirit' can be strengthened, I can certainly try cultivating her later."

"If I can Cultivate a beautiful ghost servant with decent potential, that doesn't seem bad!"

"Forget it, I'll deal with that later."

Chu Yuan shook his head, no longer paying attention.

His consciousness returned.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly; his mood seemed to have improved significantly because of this.

Just then, Purple Rhyme walked in.

She bowed slightly to Chu Yuan, then started to return to her corner seat.

Seeing this, Chu Yuan waved, signaling her to come over, and then asked, "Purple Rhyme, your Ghost Race must have Cultivation Techniques, right? Do you have a complete and good one?"

Hearing this, Purple Rhyme was stunned for a moment. "Master, the one this servant girl Cultivates can lead straight to the God Realm. It was bestowed by Ghost Granny, so it is quite good."

"However, Master, are you planning to Cultivate a Ghost Dao Cultivation Technique? I'm afraid that..."

Chu Yuan shook his head and informed her of Chu Xiaoxiao's situation.

Hearing this, Purple Rhyme blinked, then quickly smiled. "Congratulations, Master!"

Then, she said with slight hesitation, "Master, the Ghost Race is different from other races. Before Rank Three, Ghost Race members can only strengthen themselves by autonomously absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and Yin Qi."

"Only by achieving a Breakthrough to Rank Three and escaping the restriction of the vessel can they Cultivate a Cultivation Technique."

"Master, you could try looking for other Cultivation Techniques. After all, this servant girl's Cultivation Technique was bestowed by Ghost Granny, and this servant girl is worried she might have left behind some means of control."

Hearing this, Chu Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

"That works too!"

"It's good to look around. Maybe by then, even Ghost Granny will be enslaved, and a complete Cultivation Technique won't be an issue."

Hearing this, Purple Rhyme smiled. "I wish Master success in all your endeavors!"

Chu Yuan couldn't help but smile too, saying casually, "You certainly know what to say!"

Purple Rhyme lowered her head slightly. "Thank you for the compliment, Master. Shall this servant girl give you a shoulder massage?"

"Sure!"

Chu Yuan nodded and naturally lay down in her arms, resting his head on a soft spot.

Purple Rhyme's pretty face flushed slightly, but she didn't say anything, placing her delicate hands on Chu Yuan's shoulders...