C28 Is it a man or a ghost

The moment he stepped into the palace, a pungent smell of blood immediately assaulted his nose. It was followed by a revolting stench that filled the entire space. The interior of the palace was so dark that one couldn't even see one's own fingers, and strange sounds could be heard from all directions.

Aunt Caiyun was probably worried that I would be scared, so she pulled me behind her.

"Aunt