The Ghost King couldn't understand where his plan had gone wrong. Why was Lu Wuming, who had lost his memory according to the plan, proving to be even more troublesome than before?
What he wanted from the very beginning was simple.
He merely needed Lu Wuming to nod his head and agree to do whatever he wanted. But why, after losing his memory, and in his current memories, being the most important person to Lu Wuming, did Lu Wuming still refuse him so decisively every time he asked for help?
The Ghost King truly couldn't comprehend it.
As for Lu Wuming's insistence on killing Liu Buli, the Ghost King, after much persuasion, managed to make him temporarily abandon this desire. He returned Lu Wuming to the palace and continued his subtle manipulation. He said, "Child, your father has encountered some trouble recently and truly needs your help. Only you can assist me. So, instead of seeking revenge, why not help your father resolve this issue first? You don't need to do much, just hand over your body to me. That should be simple enough, right?"
The Ghost King indeed made the matter sound incredibly simple.
No matter how simply he put it, as long as Lu Wuming genuinely accepted his words after hearing them, he would successfully achieve his goal.
This was all the Ghost King desired.
But the situation was no different from before. After Lu Wuming sat there and thought for a moment, his response was a firm shake of his head. He said, "Father, if I could truly help you, I would be very happy. But before helping you, I have something I must do. It's about that Liu Buli I mentioned. I feel that if I don't kill him, I won't be at peace no matter what I do. Since I'm going to help you, I need to be fully committed. So, Father, why don't you let me deal with it first? I promise I'll return even if I fail. At least give me a chance, otherwise, I won't be satisfied."
Lu Wuming spoke with such sincerity that he was almost ready to devise a complete death plan for Liu Buli on the spot.
Based on their conversations during this period, the Ghost King had come to understand a fact—
If he didn't let Lu Wuming go kill Liu Buli, Lu Wuming would absolutely never give him a positive answer for anything else he wanted him to do.
Perhaps he should truly trust Chu Yi's words and treat this risk as an opportunity. Letting Lu Wuming kill Liu Buli would also be equivalent to eliminating a major threat for them?
This question was driving the Ghost King to distraction.
And this internal struggle was, naturally, not something that could be resolved in a day or two.
For a period of time afterward, the Ghost King would have a good chat with Lu Wuming almost every day, asking if he was willing to offer his body to his father. He kept telling him it was just a simple ritual of sacrifice and that he didn't need to do anything troublesome. Therefore, even if his mental state was not good, it didn't matter. As long as he nodded in agreement, the Ghost King would handle the rest.
However, whether it was intentional or because Lu Wuming was a stubborn fool whose thoughts were always one-tracked, no matter how much the Ghost King spoke to him, Lu Wuming refused without hesitation. According to him, his wish from beginning to end was very simple.
He just wanted to personally go to the human world and kill Liu Buli.
Once Liu Buli was dead, he would have no other desires. At that point, he wouldn't mind handing over his body, his soul, or anything else to the Ghost King.
But this was the most crucial prerequisite.
This repetitive discussion went on for seven or eight days. In the end, while Lu Wuming was asleep, the Ghost King had Chu Yi reinforce the confusion in Lu Wuming's memories once more.
According to Chu Yi's assurance, Lu Wuming would absolutely no longer regard Liu Buli as his lover. With this confirmed, even though the Ghost King still harbored some dissatisfaction and worry, to show his sincerity, he could only tell Lu Wuming and give him a chance to personally kill his enemy.
However, they also agreed that regardless of whether this mission was successful, Lu Wuming had to return to Ghost City. And the next time he returned, he would have to fulfill their prior agreement and let the Ghost King use his body.
Lu Wuming himself didn't see anything wrong with this. After all, since he had regained consciousness this time, all that occupied his mind were the words "Liu Buli."
Therefore, in his opinion, as long as he successfully killed that man and the name no longer spun in his head, he wouldn't have such a strong desire for survival.
In that case, it wouldn't matter if his body, soul, or spirit were given to the Ghost King.
After all, he was his most important father.
Even if he sacrificed himself entirely, what difference would it make?
In any case...
No one would likely feel sorry for him.
This thought inexplicably crossed his mind, and Lu Wuming felt a strange sensation.
He shook his head vigorously, clearing his mind of the confusing emotions. Then, picking up his luggage, Lu Wuming strode to the palace entrance.
Looking up at the dark sky outside, Lu Wuming suddenly felt as though he hadn't left this place for a very long time.
From the palace behind him, the Ghost King's voice called out, "I plan to have Chu Yi accompany you, and Thirteen as well. More people mean a higher chance of success. So..."
"No, I don't need anyone to go with me." Lu Wuming shook his head, interrupting the Ghost King's arrangements. He said, "I think I can manage alone. Whether it's Chu Yi or Thirteen, having them by my side would be a burden to me. If Father is truly worried about my safety, perhaps you could give me something else instead."
The Ghost King had anticipated his refusal, but he hadn't expected him to ask for something else.
He paused for a moment and asked, "What do you want?"
"That sword," Lu Wuming said slowly, "Xi Chi's sword. If I have it, I'm sure I'll succeed, right?"