Ford had achieved such a high level in his cultivation that his body would never rot after death. Hence, his body was still preserved when they found him.

"Master! Master!" Darryl dashed to Ford's side and hugged the body in his arms; his eyes were red.

Darryl could feel the body's coldness. Ford's clothes had melted into his flesh after so many years—the clothes and flesh had merged to become one—which was a horrible sight for one to see.

"How could this be? Master, I'm sorry that I'm l