Return to the City

The police cordon on the main roads began to be lifted, and traffic on the blocked roads began to resume.

Various vehicles of all shapes and sizes gradually drove away.

In no time, everyone had left, leaving only a few observers to continue monitoring the situation in the vanished Huanggang Village and prevent any further unforeseen incidents from occurring.

Yang Jian hitched a ride with Zhang Han, asking him to take him back to the city.

On the way, Zhang Han asked with some doubt, "Tomorrow I'm going to that company for testing. If things go smoothly, I can start controlling the second ghost within a week. As long as my luck isn't too bad, I might be able to prolong the ghost's resurrection and continue living."

Why did you refuse before?

Yang Jian, "The success rate of controlling a second ghost is still very low, less than 20%. If you dare to try, I won't hesitate. I'll only take the risk once the success rate increases to a certain level."

"Besides, I can wait for now. Anyway, the spot is there, and Wang Xiaoming won't go back on his word. You go and test the waters first, and then tell me the details later. After that, I'll consider when to start based on my own situation."

He has already mastered the second ghost, greatly delaying the time it takes for the vengeful spirit to revive.

Therefore, he has the leverage to wait for Wang Xiaoming's method to mature, improve, and increase its success rate.

"You're right, that's a safer approach. But I can't wait any longer. I even doubt whether I can hold out until I can control the second ghost," Zhang Han said, his expression grim.

It's as if they've been injured, silently enduring some kind of pain.

Yang Jian felt the car swaying on the road and said, "I really think you don't look well. You're sweating profusely, like you've had heatstroke. Why don't you pack yourself into the suitcase later, and I'll find a chance to sell you? If you die, you'll be in trouble, and we'll have to spend time dealing with the ghost inside you."

"No, no, that's not it. I just got a minor injury. The flesh on my back was torn open when I was fighting that ghost, and it's bleeding now. I need to go to the hospital to get my wound bandaged. I'll be fine soon," Zhang Han said hurriedly.

"Oh, is that so? I was so happy for nothing, I almost made all the arrangements for your funeral," Yang Jian.

Zhang Han didn't want to pay any attention to this guy.

He just witnessed Yang Jian betray Feng Quan, reaping a considerable reward. He's probably addicted to betraying his teammates now.

"Is the story about the ghost candle true?"

After a moment of silence, Zhang Han couldn't help but ask, somewhat curiously.

Yang Jian looked at him in surprise. "What ghost candle? What are you talking about? I don't understand at all. Did you say anything just now?"

Zhang Han's face darkened as he said, "I wouldn't even consider taking your ghost candle, what are you doing? Why are you so nervous?"

"Shh, walls have ears. Don't say it, don't say it. The fewer people who know about this, the better. There are more than just a few Ghost Tamer in Dachang City. Although many people from the Xiaoqiang Club have died, there are definitely other Ghost Tamer. What if others find out and try to kill us for our treasures?"

Yang Jian shushed him.

"This thing can save lives; it's an extremely valuable resource. If it's in Professor Wang's hands, no one would dare to covet it. But it's a different story in my hands. If anyone ever finds out I have this thing, I definitely won't let you off the hook."

Zhang Han almost slammed on the brakes upon hearing this. "What does it have to do with me if someone comes looking for you?"

"It must have been you who leaked the information. Who else should I go after if not you?" Yang Jian.

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Zhang Han was speechless for a moment, then after thinking about it for a moment, he realized that there seemed to be some truth to it.

But upon closer examination, a problem arises.

"It's also possible that the information was leaked by someone on Wang Xiaoming's side."

"They don't have the guts."

Yang Jian, "Ordinary people can't afford to mess with Ghost Tamer. Wu Yue is the best example. Don't be fooled by the fact that some people have money and power in the company. In terms of social status, we Ghost Tamer are much higher than them. Although we are still struggling now, we play a crucial role in the face of supernatural events. After all, only we can solve these kinds of problems."

"Alright, alright, you don't need to say anymore. I don't know about that thing, so it's fine if I don't know. Anyway, all I need to do is prolong the resurgence of the vengeful spirit. I don't care about anything else, and I won't ask any more questions in the future. Just pretend what I said earlier was nonsense."

"I'm relieved that you know you're talking nonsense," Yang Jian.

Zhang Han was so angry at talking to Yang Jian that he wanted to beat the brat up. Who was this kid? He had no sense of propriety at all. But knowing that he couldn't beat Yang Jian, he had no choice but to swallow his anger.

I'm an adult, I won't argue with a student.

"However, I still have to thank you for this. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to leave Huanggang Village alive. Ye Jun and the others were wrong. If they had listened to your arrangements earlier, perhaps so many people wouldn't have died." Zhang Han said with some emotion.

Although Yang Jian is infuriating in his interpersonal communication skills, it must be said that the kid is very capable.

They survived the Huanggang Village incident by sheer luck.

The other so-called seniors were practically extras in a film studio, killed off within a minute of the start.

At such an advanced age, it's like he's wasted his life.

"Even if Ye Jun and the others are still alive, I will make proper arrangements for them and find an opportunity to kill them," Yang Jian.

Zhang Han looked at him with some surprise. "Why are you doing this?"

"I'm a petty person," Yang Jian.

"I understand, I understand."

Zhang Han swallowed his words and focused on driving.

At this moment, Yang Jian picked up his phone and made a call, "Hello, is this Sister Jiang?"

A slightly exasperated voice came from the other end of the phone. "I told you not to call me 'big sister,' why are you only calling me now? It's been almost a week! Do you know what I've been through this past week? Do you even know?"

"You're not hiding at home playing 'Greedy Blue Moon', are you?" Yang Jian.

"I"

Jiang Yan was at a loss for words, feeling incredibly stifled.

"I'm in the city now. I'll send you my location later, then you can drive over and pick me up. I have some things to arrange for you to do later," Yang Jian.

"Great, I'm coming right now," Jiang Yan said excitedly.

Yang Jian hung up the phone, somewhat puzzled. Why was he so happy to have Jiang Yan pick him up?

Could there be a scam involved?

"You're getting off here? Do you live nearby?" Zhang Han asked.

"No, I'm just hungry and want to eat something. I survived in Huanggang Village on compressed food, as you know. That kind of food is not to my taste at all, and it makes me bloated if I eat too much. Anyway, I left you my phone number before, so call me if you need anything," Yang Jiandao said.

"No, I take back what I just said. If you need anything, I should contact you. Don't contact me; we're not that close."

Zhang Han had originally planned to treat him to a meal.

But after hearing that, he felt that it would be foolish of him to say it again.

"Well then, see you next time."

Zhang Han acted as if he were constipated, letting Yang Jian drive away in his expensive sports car.

"That sports car is so beautiful. I'll buy one when I have the money," Yang Jian said enviously as he looked at it.

He then turned and walked into a fried chicken shop in a nearby shopping mall.

I kind of miss this kind of junk food.

However, under the illumination of the streetlights, no matter which angle the light shone on Yang Jian, there was only one shadow behind him. This shadow was darker and deeper than the shadows of others, and it was elongated and slanted, like a very tall person lying on the ground. Most importantly, this shadow had no head.

From that day in Huanggang Village, this headless ghostly figure would always accompany Yang Jian.

Dangerous and terrifying.

Passersby occasionally stepped on the dark figure without being harmed, but suddenly felt a chill creep up their feet, only to have the figure disappear as it followed Yang Jian's footsteps.

Everything returned to normal.

"Hey pretty lady in front, do you mind if I cut in line?"

Looking at the people in line, Yang Jian, feeling increasingly hungry, spoke up.

"Um?"

A young woman in front of him in line stared at him with wide eyes.

It's like watching a lunatic or a pervert.

Yang Jian, "I'm sorry, I misspoke. I meant for me to cut in line. It's a little embarrassing to admit, but I haven't eaten for several days."