Shadow

Logically, the ghost shouldn't have been able to escape after this human skin devoured the old woman.

But the headless ghost reappeared.

It emerged from the paper human skin and began to seize Yang Jian's body.

If it could truly escape, it wouldn't have been caught by the paper doll in the first place.

The only explanation is that this human skin actively released the headless ghost.

As agreed beforehand, it was to help Yang Jian control this second ghost.

The method was also shown on the human skin.

The handwriting was clear and distinct, showing no signs of fading; it was meant to be shown to Yang Jian.

Yang Jian was well aware that without sufficient assistance, he would not be able to control the headless ghost. If they were to fight over the body, he would be the one to die in the end.

This is why he dared not act rashly when he learned that the way to prolong the resurrection of the vengeful spirit was to control a second vengeful spirit.

Yang Jian felt that directly merging with the second ghost was no different from courting death.

Perhaps one in a thousand Ghost Tamer will be an exception.

But that kind of success was not inevitable; it was more a matter of luck.

Yang Jian didn't think he had that kind of luck; if he were lucky, he wouldn't have encountered a ghost at school.

"Regardless of why this paper-covered creature deliberately released the headless ghost and demonstrated how to control it, I can only continue following its instructions now; there's no turning back."

He felt himself being gradually seduced by this paper doll.

The seed was planted the moment it was taken out of the school.

However, reality forced Yang Jian to compromise with the paper doll.

It's like a demon, constantly whispering in your ear, and one day you'll be unable to resist falling into the abyss, heading down a path of no return.

"Since there's no other choice, then let's do it. Control the second ghost and leave Huanggang Village alive." Yang Jian gritted his teeth and looked at the headless ghost again.

The headless ghost tried to stand up, but was forcibly held back by something.

No matter how much he struggled, he was like a shadow, trampled under Yang Jian's feet, unable to move freely.

If you look closely, you'll see a thin black line behind the shadow, connecting it to the parchment like a shadow itself.

It was helping Yang Jian suppress the headless ghostly figure.

Just like a tamer who has subdued a wild beast, it prevents the beast from recklessly taking over Yang Jian's body, escaping again, and transforming into a ferocious ghost.

However, Yang Jian did not feel afraid at this moment.

Instead, he resolutely extended his palm.

He wanted to make contact with the headless ghost.

However, Yang Jian was well aware of the risks of contact. This ghost could easily detach your limbs and attach them to its own body. If he wasn't careful, Yang Jian's arm would end up in the ghost's possession.

However, the pressing of paper was much better.

"I can't give you my arm, but I have seven Ghost Eye eyes on me, so you can have them." A crack appeared on Yang Jian's palm, revealing a Ghost Eye.

The signs of recovery are becoming increasingly apparent.

The other eyes were already running rampant inside his body uncontrollably; he could only barely control one Ghost Eye.

Once the last one becomes uncontrollable, that's likely the moment the vengeful ghost resurrects.

Careful, and cautious.

And so, the eye on the palm made its first contact with the black, headless ghostly figure.

It was cold and chilling, with a sinister chill in the air.

The point where the hand touched the ghostly figure instantly lost sensation.

The gaze transmitted by the Ghost Eye also disappeared. Yang Jian could feel that eye being peeled away from his body and entering the dark shadow.

Soon.

The palm is withdrawn.

Yang Jian looked at his palm and the Ghost Eye was gone.

A scarlet Ghost Eye appeared on the headless ghostly figure, and then the eye opened.

The headless ghostly figure was immediately pinned down as if by a nail, and a part of its body instantly twisted in a contorted state.

It was as if a calm body of water had suddenly sunken in.

Yang Jian, who had lost one of his Ghost Eye, clearly felt that the restless revival within his body had slowed down considerably. Although it hadn't completely subsided, judging from this feeling, he could hold on for at least another ten minutes.

"The lost Ghost Eye hasn't grown back." Yang Jian said with some surprise.

After the headless ghost took one of the Ghost Eye, there were six left, and the number did not increase.

"Is this the method to prolong the vengeful spirit's resurgence? Giving the Ghost Eye to this headless ghost? If so, then giving away just one eye is definitely not enough."

Yang Jian took a slight breath.

He repeated the same method, extending his palm once more.

Because the resurgence of the vengeful spirit was mitigated, he gradually gained control.

A short while later, the second Ghost Eye was taken away.

Ghost Eye appeared on the headless ghostly figure.

The restlessness caused by the resurgence of the vengeful spirits subsided once again, and at this moment Yang Jian felt that his Ghost Domain could be maintained for fifteen minutes without any problem.

Then, the third Ghost Eye was given to the headless ghost.

The feeling of recovery is gone.

He felt as if he had returned to the time when he first obtained the Ghost Eye.

In this state, Yang Jian felt that he could easily live for another three months.

However, the method on the human skin paper told Yang Jian that he needed to send out five eyes in order to control the second ghost.

So the operation continued.

After the fourth eye was sent out, Yang Jian no longer felt the abnormality of the vengeful ghost in his body.

It was as if he had become an ordinary person again. If he didn't use the power of the vengeful spirit in the future, he might be able to live for several more years.

When he sent out the fifth Ghost Eye.

Yang Jian suddenly felt that he could control the headless ghost shadow and also control the Ghost Eye.

Does this count as controlling two ghosts?

A delicate balance has emerged.

The writing on the parchment was erased, and new writing appeared. "I voluntarily gave five Ghost Eye to that headless ghost shadow. The revival of the Ghost Eye was delayed, and the headless ghost shadow was suppressed. But I cannot let my guard down. I must, I must not let this headless ghost shadow obtain another body, otherwise, it will control the Ghost Eye and instantly turn the tables."

"At that time, I will definitely die."

"But I also have ways to suppress him."

Yang Jian's expression changed upon seeing this sentence.

It seems that controlling a second ghost cannot achieve true balance; this mutual restraint merely prolongs the time it takes for the vengeful ghost to revive.

But the next time a vengeful ghost revives, it won't be just one ghost, but two ghosts reviving together.

Just as he was thinking this, the thin black thread connecting the headless ghost and the parchment came into view.

It's disconnected.

The human skin paper stopped helping Yang Jian suppress the headless ghost.

And almost in that instant.

The headless ghost suddenly stood up and instantly clung to Yang Jian.

It wanted to take over Yang Jian's body and control him, rather than be controlled by him.

Cold, numb, my body was so stiff I almost lost all feeling.

Yang Jian felt as if his body was being taken away from him.

"Get out of here."

He growled in a low voice.

The five Ghost Eye on the headless ghost opened simultaneously, emitting a scarlet light.

Immediately.

The headless ghostly figure that had stood up fell to the ground, pinned to it like a shadow by the five Ghost Eye. Although it struggled, it was to no avail.

However, the restlessness caused by the use of the Ghost Eye was largely transferred to the headless ghost, since the Ghost Eye is now located on its body.

A temporary balance has been formed.

"Are the Ghost Eye nails? Used to suppress headless ghostly figures that might become uncontrollable?" Yang Jian's expression darkened slightly.

For some reason, the word "thorn in his side" came to mind.

But a temporary disturbance doesn't mean that the headless ghost can always resist you.

Yang Jian felt he could control the headless ghost.

As the eyes on the headless ghost gradually closed, it began to change, slowly merging into his shadow like a pool of ink.

Yang Jian turned around.

Even without sunlight, his shadow was incredibly long, and unlike ordinary people's shadows, Yang Jian's shadow was pitch black and dense, and it had no head.

Yes, it has no head.

Even if his head exists, the shadow is headless, as if it had been chopped off and disappeared.

This is the second ghost inside him.

Code name: Headless Ghost.