First Encounter: The Hell Spirit (2)

Wang Xiao, cautiously examining the luminous entity before him, questioned, "And what's in it for you?"

The hell spirit's voice resonated through the cosmic void, each word carrying a weight that seemed to reverberate in the emptiness. "I don't want to die, just like you. But remember, that it would cause many problems in the future."

Wang Xiao, surrounded by the surreal dance of shadows and light, leaned forward, his eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and concern. "What type of problems?"

The hell spirit's glow flickered as it spoke, "I wasn't the only spirit that escaped; there are more. Once our consciousnesses are linked, they would easily mistake you for a hell spirit as well. The other hell spirits must have possessed more humans in this realm. The moment you encounter them, they would recognize you and might try to kill you."

Wang Xiao, grappling with the gravity of the revelation, asked, "That's it?"