"The fish has taken the bait!"
Hu Jiu, far away in Linjiang City, witnessed He Ming's attack through the Human Skin Paper.
Those strange talismans not only suppressed He Ming, but also subtly affected the communication between Hu Jiu and the Human Skin Paper, giving the impression of a poor signal.
Hu Jiu increased the output of his pen, secretly assisting He Ming and giving him some ability to protect himself. That's why He Ming felt unwell, as if Fierce Ghost Revival.
"I must protect this pawn, the one used to draw ridicule!"
He Ming felt his body getting colder and colder, which he thought was because the Fierce Ghost Revival more intensely and its abilities were increasing accordingly.
After the initial panic subsided, he refused to sit idly by and wait for his death. Since the Mirage Ghost had no offensive capabilities, he decided to retaliate with gold artifacts.
The unfamiliar Ghost Tamer, transformed from the talisman, seemed completely unconcerned, as if he had everything under control.
Just then, a sudden change occurred. A pitch-black shadow suddenly appeared on the ground and rushed towards the unfamiliar Ghost Tamer.
Sizzle--
The talisman fell onto the shadow, making a piercing sound.
The shadowy figure vanished instantly, and a strange person shrouded in darkness emerged from it.
The strange man was in terrible condition; his clothes were tattered, like rags, and his body was covered with burn-like marks, emitting a stench like rotting flesh that was nauseating.
At this moment, He Ming was overjoyed to see this scene. He didn't know who the other person was, but the intrusion of a stranger meant that the situation had been disrupted, and his chances of survival might increase.
"Who are you? How dare you meddle in my business?" The unfamiliar Ghost Tamer controlled the talisman spoke with murderous intent.
"He is my target!" The shadowy Ghost Tamer pointed at He Ming and said coldly.
He Ming was startled. What had he done to deserve being hunted down by two groups of people at the same time?
"Heh." The stranger Ghost Tamer chuckled dismissively. "This ability to control shadows... you must be Yan San, right?"
Despite his identity being exposed, Yan San remained calm. "Oh? You actually know me? Since you do, you should know my personality. I advise you to get lost now, or don't blame me for being impolite."
"You're welcome? Haha..." The stranger Ghost Tamer burst into laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.
"What are you? You're just a dog, how dare you bark at me!"
"Damn it!" Yan San shouted angrily, "Say that again, you son of a bitch?"
The unfamiliar Ghost Tamer said with a mocking smile, "I can say it ten more times, Yan San is a little dog. Your master isn't here, so what are you pretending to be so important for?"
"You're asking for death!" Yan San was completely enraged. Anyone would be angry if they were humiliated like this.
The dark, Ghost Shadow stretched rapidly across the ground, hurtling towards the unfamiliar Ghost Tamer.
The strange Ghost Tamer continued to wear down He Ming while dealing with Yan San, saying, "Didn't I hurt you enough just now? You dare to use the same trick again? You really are a stupid dog!"
"Damn it, you're sharp-tongued. I'll tear your mouth apart later!" Yan San gritted his teeth.
Despite his powerful offensive, the unfamiliar Ghost Tamer remained composed, his tone laced with disdain, "Your master, that Hou something-or-other, doesn't dare to act wildly in front of me. You're just a dog Hou Family. I'll give you one chance: stop immediately and help me arrest He Ming, or I'll kill you too!"
He Ming was shocked! What had he just heard?
Hou Family?
Could it be Hou Qingxu?
Was it because I refused his invitation that he sent people to kill me?
He Ming expressed that he was greatly shocked and even somewhat disbelieving his own guess.
Yan San was equally shocked. His relationship with the Hou Family, or more accurately, his relationship with Hou Qingxu, should only be known to him and Hou Qingxu. Why was the strange Ghost Tamer opposite him calling him a dog of the Hou Family?
This is slander!
Although he adopted a humble attitude in front of Hou Qingxu, he always believed that he and Hou Qingxu had a cooperative relationship and that they were equals!
After being repeatedly humiliated, Yan San was also furious. Perhaps the guy opposite him really did have a close relationship with Hou Qingxu, but wouldn't it be enough to just kill him and silence him? Who told him to be so foul-mouthed? He deserved to die!
Seeing Yan San's attacks becoming increasingly ruthless, the unfamiliar Ghost Tamer sneered, "It seems you're stubbornly determined to oppose me. You blind little ant, you have no idea who you've offended!"
"Can you shut your dog mouth? You've been eating shit, all you do is spew filth." Yan San retorted loudly, as if the louder he spoke, the more confident he felt.
Actually, he was vaguely regretting his predicament. He seemed to have acted impulsively, rushing out to stir up trouble and argue. However, it was impossible for him to back down. His toughest point was his mouth, and it would be too embarrassing for him to back down!
Such a thought only flashed through his mind for a moment, and then he recklessly activated the Supernatural.
He Ming, standing to the side, was stunned. This guy... seemed a little dim-witted?
It could even be called foolish!
However, He Ming should thank his stupidity, because it gave him a chance to escape.
He quietly backed away, reaching into his robes as if to call for help from Headquarters.
The unfamiliar Ghost Tamer turned his gaze to He Ming, vaguely sensing that there was something strange about this kid!
The Mirage Ghost is incredibly powerful. He Ming maintained his ethereal state for a long time and was continuously suppressed by the Ghost-Drawing Talisman. Why hasn't he died yet? The rate at which his condition is declining is far too slow compared to that of an average Ghost Tamer.
Yan San's gaze also fell on He Ming, but the next second he stared intently at the unfamiliar Ghost Tamer, "Dare to curse me? Die!"
Hearing Yan San's words and seeing his impulsive expression, the unfamiliar Ghost Tamer sneered, thinking that this was another idiot who had drunk too much of the Longevity Potion. The Headquarters only knew how to use some low-level schemes and tricks. However, turning Ghost Tamer into simple-minded fools was indeed very helpful for management.
Headquarters does not favor Ghost Tamer possess both strength and wisdom. If a clever person were to wield power, their destructive potential would be astonishing if they harbored evil intentions!
Thinking this, countless talismans floated to Yan San's side, overwhelming him.
The shadow controlled by Yan San touched the talisman paper, making a sizzling sound, as if it had been burned. But he did not back down. Ghost Shadow ghostly shadow gradually rose and fell, changing from two-dimensional to three-dimensional. The two Ghost Shadow shadows transformed into hands and quickly grabbed a large number of talisman papers in mid-air, tearing them to shreds!
At the same time, another Ghost Shadow stood up from behind the unfamiliar Ghost Tamer, attempting a sneak attack.
Swish--
A unique purple talisman drifted down and stuck to the Ghost Shadow figure.
At that moment, a festering wound suddenly appeared on Yan San's body in the same spot as the Ghost Shadow, causing him to let out a painful howl.
This scene sent chills down He Ming's spine. Did he still have a chance to escape?
He casually created Phantom to distract his vision, then quietly reached out and pulled out the Human Skin Paper.
Yan San's howling continued, but the pain did not deter him; instead, it enraged him, filling his mind with a desire for a fight to the death.
Many Ghost Tamers, when at a disadvantage in battle, don't think of running away or begging for mercy. Instead, they risk the Fierce Ghost Revival to unleash their full power. Essentially, this is likely because their thinking has been influenced by the Fierce Ghost spirit, and their rationality is offline. Moreover, Yan San's intelligence had already been forcibly diminished by external forces...
Without the slightest hesitation, Yan San desperately activated the Supernatural within his body.
The stranger Ghost Tamer was also very annoyed. His main goal was to capture He Ming, and he didn't want to waste any more time on unimportant people.
With a sudden wave of his hand, countless talismans intertwined to form a chain, which instantly wrapped around Yan San's neck, tightening its grip.
As the chains tightened, Yan San's face quickly turned from red to purple, and he made hoarse "ah ah" sounds.
"Why aren't you showing off anymore? You've been trying to impress me, but I think you're just asking for a beating!" The strange Ghost Tamer said smugly.
With his neck being strangled, Yan San felt an unbearable suffocation. Not only could he not breathe, but even the Supernatural within him slowly died out. He opened his mouth wide and his tongue protruded. He couldn't withstand the attack of the talisman at all, and the Ghost Shadow was completely suppressed.
The chains formed by the talisman tightened at a visible speed, and a "crack" sound came from the neck, the sound of bones breaking.
For an ordinary person, death would be certain by now, but for Ghost Tamer, there is still a sliver of hope for survival; if rescued in time, they may live.
"I was originally going to let you go, just to train the Hou Family's dog, but you're too ungrateful. So don't blame me for being impolite. Trash like you, if you die, you die. Nobody will care." The strange Ghost Tamer rambled on, giving off the air of a talkative villain. Even he himself felt something was off about him.
Upon hearing his words, Yan San's eyes flashed with a furious madness. He disregarded everything and allowed the Fierce Ghost Revival. A visible black mist immediately rose from his body. He reached out and grabbed the talisman chain around his neck, ripped it off, and immediately his breathing became smooth.
Snap!
Ya San lay on the ground, gasping for breath, his head twisted at an unbelievable angle, clearly broken.
But the torn-off talismans quickly transformed back into chains.
"Ah--"
A piercing scream rang out, and black gas emanated from the ligature marks on Yan San's neck, rapidly spreading across his entire body, making him appear as if he had become a shadow.
Yan San died suddenly, Ghost Shadow revived.
Snap--
The talisman was affixed to the Ghost Shadow, quickly enveloping him in a cocoon. The Ghost Shadow struggled twice, then remained still.
The Ghost Tamer's body was also made of talismans. He controlled the giant cocoon, which slowly floated up and was gradually absorbed into his body, disappearing without a trace.
He nodded contentedly and turned to leave.
The talismans in the room have disappeared...
Ten seconds later, the talisman reappeared.
Where's He Ming?!
The stranger Ghost Tamer looked extremely ugly. He had been fighting with Yan San for no reason and had unknowingly Neglect He Ming, not even realizing when he had slipped away!
"There's definitely something strange about that kid! Could he be some kind of ghost that makes people less noticeable?" He was angry but also a little excited. If he could capture He Ming and extract his secrets, his own strength would improve by another level!
He didn't notice that a simple line drawing of a door suddenly appeared on the ceiling. The drawing was very clumsy, like a child's doodle. The door cracked open, and countless filthy waters gushed out unexpectedly.
The unsuspecting Ghost Tamer in the room was drenched in cold water.
"Who!" he roared, and a talisman rose above his head like an umbrella. This ability to control water immediately reminded him of a certain department at Headquarters.
"Damn it, those mad dogs!" he cursed under his breath, thinking that the other party was there to protect He Ming, and he began to back down.
With the enemy in the open and him in the shadows, he could strike at He Ming at any time; there was no need to create trouble for himself now.
However, when he tried to leave, the water flowed into tentacle-like shapes, harassing and hindering him.
The humanoid figure formed from the talisman paper was trapped in the sewage and could not escape. He could only watch helplessly as the sewage carried him back to the ceiling and into the unknown place behind the door.
The drawn door gradually disappeared, and the pitted and corroded marks in the room proved that something unusual had happened here.
He Ming had already run out, notifying Headquarters as he ran, "I was ambushed on my way home!"
"What? What's the situation? Do we need reinforcements?" the operator asked hurriedly.
"I escaped. Record the attackers' characteristics, issue arrest warrants for them, and get Headquarters to give me an explanation as soon as possible!" He Ming's tone was unfriendly.
"The first attacker's appearance was unclear, but he could manipulate talismans with suppressive effects. He was suspected to be from Civilian Organization and was extremely hostile to the Ghost Tamers at Headquarters. I am very likely not the first victim. If it weren't for my special abilities, I would have disappeared without a trace and become an unsolved case!"
"The second attacker was named Yan San. He could control shadows, and according to him, he was sent by a guy surnamed Hou to kill me!"
He Ming had learned to embellish without a teacher, but he wasn't quite there yet. If Hu Jiu were here, she would probably say, "A foreign force colluded with the Headquarters' Ghost Tamers to assassinate the first hero in the country to solve an S-class Supernatural incident!"
The operator took notes of everything He Ming said. She recognized the name Yan San, which made her uneasy and caused her to imagine all sorts of things. However, she didn't show any emotion on the surface. This kind of matter should be directly handed over to her superiors.
After hanging up the phone, He Ming found a secluded corner to hide in and carefully examined the Human Skin Paper.
[My name is He Ming. On my way home from the Capital, I was ambushed and my life hung by a thread. Fortunately, another attacker suddenly appeared, and in the ensuing struggle, I found a chance to survive.]
[I self-taught and developed an advanced method for using the Mirage Ghost, utilizing Phantom optical invisibility and leaving a false Phantom of myself in place, thus escaping...]
This was the clue the Human Skin Paper had given him when he secretly took Human Skin Paper out earlier. The good news was that he had indeed escaped successfully; the bad news was that something felt off, that overly smooth and effortless feeling...
"Who exactly are you? Why was I ambushed?" He Ming questioned the Human Skin Paper with great seriousness, having developed serious doubts about it.
But the Human Skin Paper didn't respond, seemingly emboldened.