Under Lin Cheng's intensely oppressive stare, Zhao Jianguo's heart lurched, and he hurriedly waved his hands.
"You misunderstand, Boss Lin. That wasn't what I meant."
"I was only offering a friendly reminder from Headquarters' perspective."
Lin Cheng withdrew his gaze and looked at Yang Jian.
"Do whatever you want. Don't forget, you're one of the Paranormal Forum's people."
Yang Jian stared steadily at Lin Cheng, then nodded firmly.
Afterward, he followed a helpless-looking Zhao Jianguo to the warehouse where the Supernatural Items were stored.
Watching Yang Jian leave, Liu San, who had been standing nearby the whole time, suddenly chimed in.
"The Paranormal Forum really treats its people well. Boss Lin even protects them personally. It almost makes me want to join."
Lin Cheng turned and smiled. Looking at Liu San's deathly pale, paper-pasted face, he answered without the slightest hesitation.
"Sure. If you want to join, you're welcome anytime."
Liu San froze.
He clearly hadn't expected Lin Cheng to poach someone so decisively, without the slightest concern that they were on Headquarters' turf.
"Uh..." Liu San gave a couple of dry laughs. "If the opportunity comes up, certainly. Certainly."
Elsewhere.
Li Jun returned to the control console in the spectator stands.
After giving the Ghost Handlers whose legs had gone weak from Yang Jian's display plenty of time to compose themselves.
The Underground Training Ground's golden doors opened again.
Professor Bai's voice echoed through the hall.
"The next live combat match: Hu Liena versus Jiang Shangbai."
Hearing those two names, Lin Cheng, who was leaning against the glass, suddenly took an interest.
It wasn't Hu Liena, whose Martial Soul had mutated, who interested him.
It was Jiang Shangbai.
This man was no ordinary figure.
He was a true member of the Circle of Friends' core leadership, a top-tier Ghost