What could He Ming say?
He only needs to read from a prepared script that Headquarters has prepared in advance.
The Headquarters has prepared various responses for He Ming, including how to deal with being provoked, picked on, or asked questions about various details, to ensure that he can handle the situation with grace and confidence and avoid any embarrassing situations.
All I can say is that when Headquarters wants to take care of someone, they can do their best in every aspect.
Although the other Ghost Tamer attending the meeting had different expressions, none of them dared to challenge the Headquarters' reputation. Childish tactics such as public mockery were out of the question. Verbal disputes would not bring any benefits and would only make enemies for no reason.
After He Ming finished speaking, Fu Youhua discussed the frequency of S-class Supernatural events worldwide. Only then did He Ming realize that the situation had deteriorated to such an extent that the information on the Ghost Tamer Forum was superficial and mixed with many rumors.
He Ming felt heavy-hearted; he still harbored some concern for the country and its people.
Overall, the meeting went relatively smoothly.
After the meeting...
Hou Qingxu suddenly walked over, smiling, and said, "He Ming, thank you for what happened last time. It's my treat, let's go have a few drinks together."
"I don't drink, and I'm a bit tired right now. I'd like to go back and rest. You can do as you please," He Ming refused without being tactful.
Hou Qingxu's attitude made him uncomfortable. The man seemed polite on the surface, but inexplicably gave people a condescending feeling, as if his invitation was a great honor for He Ming.
As expected, Hou Qingxu's expression changed immediately after being rejected, but He Ming ignored him, thinking to himself that he was a bit dim-witted, his thoughts written all over his face.
At this moment, Shen Jiliang walked over, and Hou Qingxu, no matter how much he wanted to say, could only reluctantly shut his mouth.
Shen Jiliang wanted to personally take He Ming to visit the Headquarters' Research Department and, incidentally, give him a more in-depth introduction to Supernatural knowledge.
Shen Jiliang's attitude was very gentle, and he was also a high-ranking leader. Although He Ming was wary of the Ghost Contract, he didn't know how to refuse.
In fact, He Ming has always been a very cheerful person, but the sudden change in social class has made him a bit timid and hesitant. He is afraid of offending people before he understands the situation, so he can only use silence, aloofness, or arrogance to cover up his uneasy heart.
Following Shen Jiliang, they arrived at a place resembling a research institute. Along the way, Shen Jiliang was very proactive, showing that he was quite interested in the ghost that He Ming was controlling.
"What's that?" He Ming suddenly asked in surprise as he passed a laboratory used for testing. He saw three Ghost Tamers using the same ability—the ability to manipulate water.
"It's one of the research results from Headquarters." Shen Jiliang pushed up his glasses, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He Ming glanced at it a few more times. "But as far as I know, there are no two ghosts that are exactly alike in this world."
Shen Jiliang shook his head. "You're right and wrong. If we classify them according to their form, do you know how many kinds of ghosts there are in this world?"
He Ming pondered for a moment, "Currently, the most troublesome Fierce Ghosts are those without substance, conceptualized, and formless ghosts; that's one type. Next are Fierce Ghosts in various forms of remains and tissues, such as ghost tongues and ghost hearts; that's the second type. Then there are all kinds of human creations..." These were all things he had seen on the Ghost Tamer Forum.
Shen Jiliang said, "Besides what you mentioned, there are actually some more special ones. For example, Headquarters once contained a ghost codenamed [Filthy Water]. It was a pool of water, and we don't know if it had a source or a physical form. It seemed to have the characteristic of infinite proliferation. Even if only a drop leaked, it would quickly spread and expand into a vast ocean. The Supernatural seemed endless, just like a landscape in nature."
"Headquarters has mastered a Supernatural technology that allows them to steal small amounts of Filthy Water multiple times, so Headquarters has mass-produced many similar Ghost Tamers."
He Ming was stunned. "Fierce Ghost of nature level? What if this gets out of control..."
The scene is simply unimaginable!
Shen Jiliang also sighed, "Fortunately, such super-powerful Fierce Ghosts are not common. Besides the Filthy Water and the Red Moon, there's only the recently discovered Ghost Marsh."
He Ming suddenly felt something was amiss. Was this kind of classified information something a newcomer like him should be listening to? Was Shen Jiliang talking a little too much?
The Human Skin Paper in his arms emanated a chilling aura, and He Ming's unease grew heavier. Just then, Fu Youhua suddenly caught up from behind, panting, his tone slightly stern. "Why did you bring He Ming here? They're waiting for him to do his mental state test over there."
"No rush, you can visit the R&D department first," Shen Jiliang said casually.
"But we can't delay other people's work time..." Fu Youhua wouldn't budge an inch.
Shen Jiliang: "Coming to the Research Department will be more beneficial for He Ming's future development."
Fu Youhua: "I disagree. He's so young, just a high school student."
Shen Jiliang: "Are you sure?"
"Don't forget, I'm the Minister!"
"Heh, you'll regret this~"
He Ming was initially a little confused by what he was hearing, but he quickly came to his senses and followed Fu Youhua without hesitation.
The two tacitly agreed not to bring up what had just happened. He Ming then asked a question that had been puzzling him for several days, "Can animals become Ghost Tamers?"
Fu Youhua shook his head, clearly knowing that He Ming was asking about the Spirit Cat. "Many people have asked this question, but the Spirit Cat is a unique, accidental creation, and its birth process cannot be replicated."
"I see." He Ming was a little disappointed.
"Spirit Cat is also a member of Headquarters, and his status is equal to yours. You must not treat him like a pet," Fu Youhua reminded him.
He Ming smiled. That's difficult to do; how can a person possibly treat a cat equally?
A sudden chill ran through him. He realized that if he wouldn't consider the Spirit Cat one of his own kind, would ordinary people Ghost Tamer one of their own?
Fu Youhua didn't notice the change in He Ming's expression, and only said, "There is only one animal Ghost Tamer in the world. The Spirit Cat is the face of the Headquarters, and its symbolic significance far surpasses that of others. The Spirit Cat has human thoughts, as well as a name and an identity card. Its name is Ji Jiacheng, and it is a legal citizen of our country."
"Huh?" He Ming was surprised.
Fu Youhua: "The consciousness of the Spirit Cat originally came from humans. It was due to a Supernatural accident that caused the fragmented consciousness of a deceased person to merge with the cat."
"His real name is very important to him, so try not to call him Mimi or Meow Meow. If one day he forgets his human identity, his feline instincts will take over, and he might get out of control."
He Ming: "I understand."