Changing one's surname to save one's life isn't a big deal. The real question is, will changing one's surname actually guarantee survival?
Even if one manages to survive, what price must be paid?
Working for Headquarters means the Headquarters would love to put a dog collar called a Ghost Contract around the neck of every Ghost Tamer. If you were to work for a family organization like the Chu Family, you would probably have to be a slave and suffer all kinds of torment.
It's important to know that Chu Yan, the head of Langzhou City, is such a high-ranking official, yet he's just Chu Shan's bodyguard!
So He Ming only considered it for a few seconds before giving up on the option. Changing the name was out of the question, so the only option left was for the Chu Family to die.
At this moment, a desire to climb upwards and increase his strength ignited in He Ming's heart. If he continued to lie low and do nothing, he would lose his life!
Seeing that He Ming remained silent, Hu Jiu asked, "How many ghosts did the Chu Family release for your so-called trial? Were there any Fierce Ghosts in the form of books?"
He Ming glanced at Hu Jiu with surprise, seemingly not understanding why he suddenly asked such a question.
Hu Jiu stared intently at Chu Shan, and then heard Chu Shan say, "No, after the Mirage Ghost disappeared without a trace, the Chu Family found another powerful and useful Fierce Ghost — the Ghost-Drawing Talisman."
"Originally, I wasn't in a hurry to control the Fierce Ghost, and I didn't mind waiting another year or two. However, the mysterious disappearance of the Mirage Ghost made me anxious. Such powerful and versatile spirits are rare. So when my elders asked me if I wanted to control the Ghost-Drawing Talisman, I immediately agreed, no longer longing for the days when I was an ordinary person with flesh and blood."
In his previous life, Chu Shan did indeed only begin to control the Mirage Ghost long after the Mirage incident occurred. In this life, due to Hu Jiu's interference, he became Ghost Tamer ahead of time.
Hu Jiu then asked, "Are the Ghost-Drawing Talisman very powerful? How do they compare to the Mirage Ghost?"
Chu Shan said, "I've never controlled Mirage Ghost, so I don't know exactly how powerful it is, but the Ghost-Drawing Talisman is really strong. The basic ability of the Ghost-Drawing Talisman is to indiscriminately suppress all tangible Fierce Ghost!"
"Isn't this just the kind of talisman that Daoist priests or monks draw to exorcise demons in TV dramas?" He Ming suddenly complained.
"It seems that some folk legends of the past were not entirely unfounded. Perhaps there were Fierce Ghosts running rampant back then, and Daoist priests who controlled Ghost-Drawing Talisman Ghost-Suppressing Talisman sold them everywhere, which gradually became legends and have been passed down to this day."
Hu Jiu nodded. "With such a vivid imagination, it's a real shame you don't write novels."
He Ming retorted, "My guess is perfectly reasonable!"
Hu Jiu ignored him and continued to ask Chu Shan, "You just said that suppressing Fierce Ghosts is the basic ability of the Ghost-Drawing Talisman, does it have any other abilities?"
"Of course," Chu Shan said. "A ghost Ghost Tamer controls the Ghost-Drawing Talisman talismans can not only use the basic abilities, but also develop other Talisman on their own. In short, as long as you control this ghost, you will have unique knowledge of drawing talismans, almost like an instinct."
"I myself have developed highly practical Clone Talisman, Concealment Talisman, Ghost-Attracting Talisman, enhanced purple-black Ghost-Suppressing Talisman, and trigger-based Curse-Killing Talisman. Anyone who dares to leak the Nightmare Game will be killed by these Talisman. There are also some other random entertainment-related auxiliary items, such as Mind-Reading Talisman, Reverse Mind-Reading Talisman, and farting/burping/bad breath talismans..."
He Ming listened from the side and secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. This Ghost-Drawing Talisman was too powerful. The Mirage Ghost he controlled had only developed two abilities so far: etherealization and creating Phantom. He couldn't see how it was stronger than the Ghost-Drawing Talisman!
"There's not much to worry about with Ghost-Drawing Talisman reviving; they self-limit. The basic rule of Ghost-Drawing Talisman is to suppress Fierce Ghost, but they are themselves a type of Fierce Ghost. This logical conflict causes them to be in a state of perpetual stagnation. A handful of talismans I draw can serve as a treasure for suppressing Fierce Ghost and delaying their revival, supporting a small, grassroots Ghost Tamer organization!"
The more Chu Shan talked, the more jealous He Ming felt, as if he had eaten ten lemons. It's true what they say, comparisons are odious!
Hu Jiu was a little envious, but the thought that this thing would soon belong to him made him feel less envious. He also thought of the Beifeng Commune back then. This organization should have been supported by the Chu Family. Before the Chu Family broke away from Big Dipper, it wouldn't be wrong to say that the Beifeng Commune was a subordinate organization of Big Dipper.
Then he remembered Zhao Lifeng, the leader of Beifeng Commune, who was still a missing fugitive, and Wei Xiyuan, a chubby boy who was particularly good at changing his tune...
Before I knew it, so much time had passed, and so many big and small things had happened...
After a moment of hesitation, Hu Jiu and He Ming continued to ask a few more questions, such as about the Nightmare. This ghost was originally free-range at Langzhou University, which is why some people were plagued by nightmares before. Later, it was controlled by Chu Shan, who then created a Nightmare Game.
For example, the Beidou Organization. According to Chu Shan, the Big Dipper organization existed in ancient times. He was not sure about the exact time of its origin, but the organization's original purpose was very positive and proactive—to hide in the shadows, eliminate all Supernatural, and maintain the normal order of human society!
Big Dipper has always performed very well, so for many years in the past, things like Fierce Ghost were just strange tales and legends in China.
There seem to be similar organizations abroad, but... people's thoughts change, and the core ideology of an organization is not static. Absolute power will inevitably breed corruption!
Above the Seven Stars of the Beidou Organization is a supreme leader. Originally, with this person in charge, no matter how restless the subordinates were, they wouldn't dare to do anything. However, according to Chu Shan, this important figure hasn't shown up for a long time, and it seems that something has happened to him. Perhaps he has already fallen. As the secondary leader of the Seven Stars... those who know, know.
Seven people wish they could create twenty group chats!
As for the Fierce Ghost and abilities that the Seven Stars control?
Sorry, this is top secret. Chu Shan has no idea about it and has never even heard of it. Even if someone told him, he wouldn't dare listen.
However, Chu Shan was very familiar with Chu Yan's abilities. Chu Yan's code name was [The Briber]. Once you accepted his bribes, you had to do his bidding. His combat ability wasn't very strong, but he excelled in other areas, such as managing the leaders of Langzhou City.
The concept of "bribery" is very broad and abstract, and it is often difficult to guard against. Chu Yan has now developed this ability to an absurd degree.
Chu Shan said, "I remember once someone came to cause trouble for Chu Yan. He happened to be chewing a piece of bubble gum, so he spat it at the other person. During the argument, the unlucky guy accidentally stepped on the bubble gum, which stuck to the sole of his shoe. That's how the bribe was completed. Luckily, that guy was also Ghost Tamer and could use Supernatural powers to resist the curse of the bribe, otherwise, Chu Yan might have tortured him quite a bit..."
Hearing this, He Ming was stunned. Was Chu Yan really not good at fighting?