TSFLIP Chapter 429

Standing in the dim, desolate realm of the ghost world, Feng Guang held onto Xiaoxiao’s hand, her expression dazed.

It wasn’t the bleak scenery that shocked her—it was the bizarre and terrifying-looking ghosts all around them. These ghastly creatures, twisted in form and horrifying in appearance, were acting incredibly obedient and even flattering toward Xiaoxiao.

Think about it: if you saw a massive, hulking ghost with no lower body, just an upper half floating in mid-air, holding a trident, and flashing you a “friendly” smile with half the skin peeling off his face… would you believe he was a nice… ghost?

Feng Guang sure didn’t. But Xiaoxiao? She did. She even excitedly introduced her to that inhuman being, saying, “Handsome Uncle, this is my mom! I worked so hard to find her!”

“Hello, sister-in-law!” The ghost guard at the gate immediately stood up straight (as “straight” as a floating ghost could), bowing respectfully. “We’ve heard of you for a long time. The rumors didn’t do you justice—you’re even more stunning in person!”

Honestly, for the ghost world, that flattery was probably top-tier.

Feng Guang responded with a polite smile. “Hello.”

“Mommy, I’ll take you to see Daddy!” Xiaoxiao tugged her hand, clearly excited to show off how she’d found her mother. She couldn’t wait to claim credit in front of her father.

Once they had moved far enough away from the Ghost Gate, Feng Guang looked down at her daughter. “Why did you call that ghost guarding the gate… ‘Handsome Uncle’?”

“Because he is handsome!” Xiaoxiao answered with innocent sincerity.

“You think… he’s handsome?”

“Yup!”

Feng Guang paused. “Then what do you think of your master’s looks?”

“Not good.” Xiaoxiao shook her head firmly. “Master doesn’t look like a man at all. I think all the uncles here are better looking than him.”

“…And what about me and your father? What do you think of us?”

“Very good-looking!” This time, she nodded enthusiastically. “Even though Daddy and Mommy—and me too—probably look weird to the ghost uncles and aunties, I still think Mommy and Daddy are the most beautiful people in the world!”

This child… She must’ve spent too much time in the ghost realm. Her sense of beauty had been affected. But still, her unwavering belief that her parents were the best gave Feng Guang a bit of comfort.

As they walked down a dark, desolate road lined with broken-down taverns and crumbling buildings, Feng Guang initially worried that without her spiritual powers, she might get attacked by ghosts.

But to her surprise, no matter who they encountered—even if the ghosts were tempted by the sight of a bright, pure soul—they all suppressed their urges. They stood up straight, smiled as pleasantly as they could, and greeted her with a respectful, “Hello, sister-in-law.”

Feng Guang whispered, “Are they all… afraid of Xiaoxiao?”

“No, of course not! They’re not scared—they respect Daddy, so they like Xiaoxiao,” The little girl beamed up at her. “Since Xiaoxiao is Mommy’s daughter, the ghost uncles and aunties must respect Mommy too!”

Xiaoxiao… are you sure that’s respect and not sheer terror?

Feng Guang bit her tongue, resisting the urge to point it out. She had been the top disciple of the Xuan Sect, after all. She understood non-human beings like ghosts quite well. Especially the low-level ones—most of them didn’t possess rational thought. They acted purely on instinct. When faced with a sweet, pure soul, they’d be overcome with the urge to devour it.

Even though the ghosts they passed greeted Xiaoxiao warmly, Feng Guang noticed their clenched fists hidden behind their backs, as if trying to restrain themselves. She figured they were suppressing the primal urge to swallow her and Xiaoxiao whole.

What could override a ghost’s instinct?

Love?

Feng Guang didn’t believe it. If not love… then it had to be something else—

Fear. The kind of fear that’s burned deep into your very bones.