"You don't want anything in return?"
Upon hearing Xiang Mantang's words, the shadowy figure began to explain, "I just want to know if the gods' promise still holds, whether my progeny is still being protected…"
Xiang Mantang heard this and kept silent.
If the shadow was truly as he said, appointed by the gods to guard this place and imprison endless demons, a hero, then his descendants deserved to be taken care of.
Yet, in the outside world, he had heard of no such family.
Or perhaps, they were staying in Kunlun Ruins?!
He was uncertain and could only wait quietly for the shadow to continue.
The shadow went on, "I would very much like to send a wisp of my spirit to reside within you, so I could venture out and see the world outside, as well as check on the well-being of my progeny, but I am not certain whether I would still be able to confine these demons if I did so. Therefore, once you leave, all you need to do is write a letter for me, and deliver it to my child…"