“I’ve just said a few words—how could that amount to kindness or deserving gratitude?” Song You smiled as he stood up. 0

He continued, “You all defended the nation in life. If you can continue to safeguard this area in death, it is I who should thank you on behalf of the people. Should you one day become netherworld deities through this, that would be the result of your own efforts and diligence, and it would have nothing to do with me.”0

He added with a chuckle, “I’ll take another stroll around Yuan’an City.”0

“We will escort you, Immortal!”0

The ghosts eagerly followed, enthusiastically introducing the details of the city to him.0

After a thorough tour of the city, the ghosts gradually dispersed. By this time, Song You and his cat and horse had returned to their original spot—the former residence of the city’s commanding general. Song You planned to spend the night there.0

Only one ghost remained at his side: Tang An.0

Taking the opportunity, Song You asked, “General, I heard earlier that the reason the northern frontier army attacked again this time was due to the involvement of demons and ghosts?”1

“According to those delivering messages along the border and to Caotou Pass, the northern army had demons and ghosts assisting them,” Tang An replied honestly. “I don’t...0