When Hu Jiu returned to his large villa in Linjiang City, he found two resurrected ghosts inside.
Judging from their clothing, they must be two Ghost Tamer secretly sneaked into this place for some unknown reason.
The space inside Hu Jiu's house is chaotic, an unsolvable maze. Once you enter, you can't get out. These two Ghost Tamers must have been killed by the traps inside.
After a thorough search, Hu Jiu found nothing that could prove their identities.
The two could be simple thieves, or they could be seeking revenge, planning to ambush or set up a hidden, inconspicuous curse in the room. Hu Jiu only has a few enemies still alive, so by process of elimination, it's highly likely who sent them.
Hu Jiu casually took the two ghosts into his possession, and then informed Qian Ying that he had returned.
Qian Ying gave a brief report on the situation in Linjiang City during this period, which could be described in one word. "Calm and peaceful."
Hu Jiu nodded. Now that he was back, the peace in this city should come to an end.
However, before he could stir up trouble, he had to read through the materials Shen Jiliang had given him—a compilation of Supernatural events, in electronic format.
He suspected that his rebirth was related to "time," so he planned to investigate whether there were any Supernatural events related to time.
He also instructed his subordinate organization, Playing Cards, to collect information on unusual Supernatural events, without specifying whether they were time-related Supernatural events, so as not to reveal his purpose.
A bombshell has been dropped on the Ghost Tamer Forum.
It was the official Supernatural organization in the America that suddenly issued a statement condemning South Korea.
"South Korea has now been invaded by a Ghost Tamer codenamed 'Beauty Goddess,' which is an extremely heinous act. Ordinary people and Ghost Tamers should coexist amicably and on equal footing. However, Beauty Goddess treats the South Korea people as if they were livestock. This unhealthy trend must be stopped immediately."
"As human beings, we cannot tolerate the existence of thugs like Beauty Goddess. Beauty Goddess is not human; he has degenerated into a demon. This is not only a disgrace to South Korea, but a crisis for all humanity!"
The America disclosed all information about the Beauty Goddess to Supernatural departments around the world, and labeled Beauty Goddess as "brutal" and "dictatorial," claiming that the people under Beauty Goddess rule were treated extremely cruelly.
As a long-established rumor-mongering group, the America's ability to incite public opinion should not be underestimated. They filmed various photos and documentaries in advance and spread them wildly within the Supernatural community, vigorously promoting the theory of the harm caused by the Beauty Goddess. At the same time, they revealed that the large-scale Supernatural event that recently occurred in the Yellow Sea was the work of the Beauty Goddess.
Many countries are speechless at America's sudden move. Everyone's already in a state of chaos due to various Supernatural events; what is the US up to now?
The fact that South Korea was conquered by a Ghost Tamer is not entirely unknown to anyone, especially to neighboring countries. If they hadn't heard a single thing about it, their intelligence agencies might as well have committed suicide.
The reality is that the rise of the Beauty Goddess was too sudden, and the countries closest to South Korea were the most threatened. Naturally, they would devote some of their energy to watching over or restricting the Beauty Goddess's development. Other countries have not yet settled their own domestic affairs, and most countries are currently lacking in energy and manpower. However, the Supernatural events are getting more and more serious and harmful. They can only turn a deaf ear to those messy things in foreign countries, thinking it's better to do less.
However, the claim by the America that the Beauty Goddess deliberately created Supernatural events in the Yellow Sea is indeed worth noting. If the Beauty Goddess is truly the kind of troublemaker who thrives on chaos and destruction, then action must be taken when necessary...
During his break, Hu Jiu peeked at the Ghost Tamer Forum and saw that the forum was buzzing with discussion about the actions of the America.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Hu Jiu did not find what he was looking for in the Headquarters' files.
Perhaps the file had been edited, Shen Jiliang hadn't given him all the information. Or perhaps, Supernatural events related to time simply couldn't be recorded.
If a partial time reversal occurs, the person experiencing the Supernatural event may not remember anything.
The Satellite Phone suddenly vibrated; it was Qian Ying.
After the call connected, Qian Ying's voice came through. "Hu Jiu, there's a small matter I need you to handle."
Hu Jiu said, "What is it? Just say it."
"Someone broke into the Haunted House last night and hasn't come out yet. Would you mind checking if that person is alive or dead? If they're still alive, try to rescue them if possible," Qian Ying said.
"Wasn't the area around the Haunted House already sealed off? Why was someone still able to break in?" Hu Jiu asked in a low voice.
Qian Ying's tone turned somewhat annoyed. "I don't know either. I guess it's some crazy ghost-hunting internet celebrity, or some brainless young person looking for fun in Haunted House."
Hu Jiu nodded. "Okay, I'll take care of it when I have time."
"Thank you for your help. I'll hang up now if there's nothing else." Qian Ying hung up the phone.
Hu Jiu tossed the Satellite Phone onto the table, casually drew a door on the wall, and gently pushed it open, entering the Haunted House.
The Haunted House is still the same as before, dilapidated and covered in a thick layer of dust.
As soon as Hu Jiu entered, he saw a figure curled up on the sofa on the first floor.
He was a man in his early thirties, with a stubble beard, dark circles under his eyes, and a deathly pale face. His appearance and clothing were very ordinary, and he looked extremely weak.
He was completely unaware that there was another person in the Haunted House. His eyes were closed, his brows were tightly furrowed, and even in his sleep, he looked dejected.
He is still alive, but he is not far from death.
Hu Jiu gently patted his shoulder, and the man suddenly opened his eyes. Seeing a stranger standing next to him, he was first startled, then his face showed a mixture of trepidation and anticipation. "Are you a human or a ghost?"
This confused Hu Jiu; this person seemed a bit dim-witted.
"I am a ghost!" Hu Jiu said in a sinister tone, his body becoming semi-transparent, perfectly matching the descriptions of ghosts in movies and TV dramas.
The man's face lit up with ecstatic joy, and two streams of tears rolled down his cheeks. "That's wonderful! So ghosts really do exist in this world!"
Before Hu Jiu could say anything, the man launched into a long rant. In short, his mother had suddenly passed away, and he couldn't bear the blow. He wanted to see his mother one last time, but all his attempts to communicate with spirits had failed.
Later, he heard that there was a Haunted House in Linjiang City that was famous far and wide, so he came to try it out. He didn't care at all whether he would encounter any danger. If he could run into a ghost, he just wanted the ghost to help him pass on a message to his mother.
What an enviable mother-son bond! Hu Jiu's eyes were icy cold.