No matter how much this "Young Master Gu" tries to act young, Jian Xuan knows very well that his cultivation is definitely stronger than it was in his previous life. He can even suppress ancient formations with his physical body alone—how could anyone dare to provoke him?

Since he can't be provoked, then it's best to cling to him!

Jian Xuan had been trapped here for a long time. It was only in recent years that he regained his consciousness and part of his cultivation. But even after regaining them, he still couldn't leave this Grand Hall.

The ancient formations throughout the hall could completely crush his remnant soul.

Although he didn't know why a part of his soul remained after his body and soul were destroyed, he guessed it was just good luck. Now was not the time to gamble on luck.

He no longer wanted to stay in this Tomb of the Nameless Emperor. No matter what treasures or opportunities might have been here, he no longer cared. Jian Xuan once thought he would give his life to pursue the Dao, but after experiencing death and wandering as a remnant soul for so many years, he truly missed the days when he was whole and healthy.

As long as he could leave, staying by this strong man's side, he would surely find a way to rebuild his physical body in the future...

"Young Master Gu, please take me away from here!"

He immediately began to plead.

"Take you away?"

Gu Heng was somewhat surprised by this request.

"Yes, I am willing to follow Young Master Gu, as a servant or a slave, whatever you wish!"

Jian Xuan quickly expressed his loyalty, "I can't get out on my own, but with your help, it would be no problem at all!"

"Hmm... taking a ghost along the way isn't very good."

Gu Heng stroked his chin and pondered for a moment. His thoughtful expression made Jian Xuan's heart tighten, fearing he would hear words of refusal from Gu Heng's mouth, which would mean all hope was lost.

"Not to mention, although you don't look scary, you're not human-shaped. If you scare the neighbors, it wouldn't be good. They're all mortals, and if you frighten them into illness, I'd have to deal with it."

He shook his head and sighed.

Jian Xuan: "...Why are Young Master Gu's neighbors mortals?"

"Because I am a mortal."

Gu Heng looked at the floating white light ball as if it were a fool. Look at this guy, calling himself "Purple Sword True Immortal," yet he died in this tomb and couldn't even become a fierce ghost. Gu Heng could only think that this guy was useless in life and still useless in death.

Maybe he was just a very down-and-out cultivator before.

It meant this guy couldn't even defeat him, a mortal, yet his tone seemed to look down on mortals.

It seems that cultivators as beautiful and kind-hearted as Bai Fei'er are rare.

"Well... if Young Master Gu says so, then I can avoid scaring people, as long as there's a place for me to reside."

Although Jian Xuan didn't understand why someone who could ignore ancient formations would consider himself a mortal... since Gu Heng said he was a mortal, then he was!

He had lived for so many years and had seen those old monsters hiding in the world, but he had never seen someone like this, who would go so far as to tell others he was a mortal just to blend in with them.

But Jian Xuan would definitely not argue.

Following Young Master Gu's wishes was the right choice. If he wanted others to think he was a mortal, so be it.

As long as he was happy.

"A place to reside... then you can stay in here."

Gu Heng took out a lantern from the System Backpack. The lantern wasn't big, but it was just right for the light ball to stay inside.

This was the "Primordial Soul Lamp," a limited item from the system mall that could only be taken once. After taking it, the slot for this lamp in the mall interface went completely dark. Although Gu Heng wasn't sure if the mall would automatically restock if the lamp in his hand broke, he didn't want to test it. Testing the system at a cost was a foolish act.

Of course, in Gu Heng's view, this so-called "Primordial Soul Lamp" was also not living up to its name—he was used to it. There was never anything truly good in the system mall.

The lamp looked very old, as if it were covered in a layer of aged patina.

But it wasn't useless; it didn't need fuel and could light up at any time. In his previous world, this thing would be ridiculed as a "nuclear-powered lantern."

"You mean, you want me to stay in this lamp?"

Jian Xuan hesitated.

"Yes, it's more convenient this way. A glowing lamp won't scare people, but a ball of light definitely will."

Gu Heng had a look of "you understand my good intentions," but Jian Xuan naturally felt dissatisfied. In life, he was a Great Ascension stage sword cultivator. Now, even though he was just a remnant soul, he still had Body Fusion stage strength. Yet now he was being despised and stuffed into a lamp just because Young Master Gu was afraid he'd "scare mortals"...

The stronger the person, the stranger their personality.

But what choice did he have? Jian Xuan could only submit to his arrangement.

So the white light ball flew into the lamp, but as soon as he entered, Jian Xuan was astonished!

Because it was as if he had entered a brand new world!

Before him was a bright scene, surrounded by birds singing and flowers blooming, with immortal mist swirling and clouds floating in the sky.

Moreover, a continuous stream of energy was pouring into his remnant soul, slowly nurturing and repairing the damaged parts!

This lamp had its own space and could nourish the soul!

Was there really such a secret treasure in the world!?

Jian Xuan suddenly understood.

It turned out that Young Master Gu let him into this lamp to nourish his soul. As long as he stayed in this lamp world, he could repair his soul and eventually regain his cultivation!

Thinking of this, Jian Xuan was almost moved to tears, if he could cry.

"I understand now, I will forever remember this great kindness and virtue!"

Jian Xuan said excitedly, "I will always follow Young Master Gu's lead!"

"Just keep quiet."

Gu Heng waved his hand, "I don't need you to do anything, just don't suddenly speak and scare people."

He didn't know why this guy was so happy after entering the lamp, but that wasn't his concern. Ghosts couldn't be understood with the thoughts of the living; taking them seriously would lead to failure.

"Young Master Gu, rest assured, I will be quiet."

Jian Xuan quickly promised.

Gu Heng's eyes lit up as he asked, "By the way, you accidentally died here, right?"

"Yes, if I hadn't been so arrogant back then, I wouldn't have ended up like this." Jian Xuan's voice was full of regret.

"Do you know whose tomb this is?"

"This... I really don't know. When I came here, I was curious about who was buried here, but my soul was incomplete, and I couldn't remember many things."

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng felt a bit disappointed.

It seemed he couldn't get any information from Jian Xuan.

But he hadn't finished exploring this place yet. Since he was here, he couldn't leave with just a ghost and nothing else, right?