"We need to hurry. A lot of things will happen after tonight."
Yang Jian left the residential complex where the incident had occurred and drove with Li Yao toward He Tianxiong's residence. The signs of the Ghost Painting Incident had made him feel the urgency of the situation.
"Indeed, the timing is too much of a coincidence. Something happened just as we started acting. If nothing unexpected happens, your operator will be calling you soon. You'll probably have to return to Headquarters to report tomorrow morning, and your plans against the Friends Circle will most likely be exposed as well."
Having calmed down after the earlier fright, Li Yao analyzed the situation. "Once things unfold that way, you'll be put in a passive position."
"I know." Yang Jian's expression was cold. "Once I deal with this He Tianxiong, that'll be about enough. I can take my time with the remaining core members."
Li Yao said nothing. The earlier scene was still replaying in her mind.
Why had that person become trapped in the painting?
Would Ghost Painting target me too, since I was there?
And since Ghost Painting had already appeared in such a large city, where would its source be?
Unease filled her heart. She even felt an inexplicable chill. The bustling city outside, ablaze with lights, gave her not the slightest sense of safety or warmth. It even made her want to flee this city.
The lesson of Dachang City was right there before her. She absolutely could not get caught up in a supernatural incident.
Sure enough.
Not long after they continued driving, Yang Jian's satellite-positioning phone rang.
"Hello, Yang Jian. It's me, Liu Xiaoyu."
Yang Jian answered the call. "Speak. What is it?"
"Ghost Painting is suspected to have appeared in the city. I'm notifying you