Changes in Wang Shanshan

Yang Jian frowned slightly as he looked at Wang Shanshan.

Because of the previous school paranormal incident and the Ghost Infant incident, he and Wang Shanshan had become quite familiar with each other.

She thought everything would be fine after he removed the Ghost Slave mark that the Ghost Infant had left on her, since Wang Shanshan's father, Wang Bin, would definitely call her if anything happened.

However, this time...

When Yang Jian saw Wang Shanshan again, he found that she had almost become a different person.

His skin was deathly pale, devoid of any color; he exuded an aura almost like a dead person—cold, gloomy, and barely recognizable as a living being.

He looked lifeless.

However, because Wang Shanshan was a young girl, she was able to conceal this deathly aura quite well. After all, women are naturally more feminine, so when she walked down the street, she only seemed like an iceberg-type girl, and people wouldn't associate her with corpses or death.

After all, she seemed perfectly normal on the surface.

"Uncle Wang, what happened to Wang Shanshan? Would you mind telling me?" Yang Jian asked.

Wang Bin was taken aback for a moment, then said with a bitter expression, "What's there to mind? I originally wanted to tell you about this so you could have some advice, but Shanshan seemed fine at first, so I didn't bother you. Later, when I noticed something was wrong with Shanshan's health, I didn't think about anything else and just wanted to take her to the hospital."

"After a while, and with the medication not helping, my wife and I realized that something might be wrong with Shanshan. So, taking advantage of your class reunion, I shamelessly brought Wang Shanshan over and asked you what's wrong with her."

Yang Jian withdrew his gaze from Wang Shanshan. Although he was not a doctor and could not be sure what changes had occurred in her, if he was not mistaken, the root cause of all this was the Ghost Slave seal he had left on Wang Shanshan.

Look at the red eye pattern on her wrist.

It was so lifelike, like a 3D tattoo, that it seemed as if an eye was growing on her wrist. If you continued to stare at it, you would feel a little creepy.

Could you please describe Wang Shanshan's health condition in detail?

Yang Jian felt it was necessary to know what changes the Ghost Slave Seal would bring to a normal person.

"At first, Shanshan was perfectly normal, there were no problems, but after a few days, Shanshan started having issues. First, she would stare blankly for no reason, muttering and calling your name." Wang Bin sighed as he recalled what had happened.

"Calling my name?" Yang Jian asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Yes, I don't know the specific reason either. I asked the doctor, and the doctor said that Shanshan suffered a great shock. Maybe it's because you saved her that she has such a deep impression of you."

Yang Jian, "And then?"

Wang Bin said, "Then a few days later, Shanshan started sleepwalking at night. I only found out when I heard her banging her head against the door after I got home from work. I don't know when it started, but around midnight every night, Shanshan would suddenly start sleepwalking, trying to walk out of the room with her eyes closed."

"At first, I kept the door tightly closed, fearing that Shanshan would sleepwalk away and disappear. But one time, Shanshan's mother and I tried something different: we deliberately left the door open at night."

"That time, Shanshan actually sleepwalked out of the house, walked down the stairs out of the community, and even tried to go down the road, not knowing where she was going. I didn't dare to continue, so I forcibly brought Shanshan back."

He paused, glanced at Wang Shanshan was pale beside him, and continued, "I thought Shanshan had suffered a mental shock, so I took her to the hospital for a checkup."

"When the attending physician tested Shanshan, they found that her heart rate was steadily decreasing."

"The average heart rate for a normal person is 75 beats per minute, but when Shanshan's heart rate was first measured, it was only in the 40s, which is already a very dangerous level. She was at risk of sudden death at any time, and it was continuing to drop every day. Just yesterday, Shanshan's heart rate was..."

There are only twenty chances left, and maybe only a dozen or so today.

"The attending physician dared not take the case anymore. Logically speaking, a heart rate of twenty beats per minute is not enough to indicate that a person is still alive. From a medical point of view, a heart rate of twenty beats per minute is practically the heart rate of a cold-blooded animal. If this happens to a human, there is only one possibility: it is a recently deceased corpse."

Yang Jian's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this.

He didn't know much about medicine, but after hearing what Wang Bin said, he could understand the situation.

A person whose vital signs should not indicate they are still alive is actually living a healthy life, able to walk and move.

This is truly unbelievable.

A low heart rate leads to a decrease in body temperature, a slowdown in metabolism, and a reduction in blood flow.

No wonder Wang Shanshan looked pale and had a chill about her.

"Are there no other possibilities besides this?" Yang Jian asked finally.

Wang Bin said, "This situation is already very bad. If Shanshan's illness continues, her heart will probably stop beating very soon. At that time, will my daughter still be human?"

After saying this, a look of fear and apprehension appeared on the adult man's face.

A daughter without a heartbeat.

Is this a person, or a ghost?

"Uncle Wang should have considered this situation back then," Yang Jian said seriously. "To get rid of that Ghost Infant, we need to pay a price, and I already told you about that price beforehand."

"But the price is far too high," Wang Bin said with some regret.

Yang Jian, "It's better than being eaten by that Ghost Infant back then. At least you still have a daughter. She's still alive, just in a complicated condition. But you can rest assured, Wang Shanshan is a human being, at least until I die."

Only if he lives can Wang Shanshan live.

When he dies, Wang Shanshan will be completely transformed into Ghost Slave.

They lose all vital signs, and also lose consciousness.

Therefore, Yang Jian was certain that Wang Shanshan would continue to live in this state.

"Is this what Ghost Slave is?"

He glanced at Wang Shanshan, whose face was pale.

Wang Shanshan smiled slightly at Yang Jian at this moment, which seemed normal.

"No, the transformation is not complete. It's not Ghost Slave. Although its life characteristics are not strong, its human nature will not change," Yang Jian thought to himself.

He wasn't sure if things would change in the future.

It will require a period of observation.

Ghost Slave.

It's definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface.

Yang Jian encountered Ghost Slave when he was at school. The Ghost Slave of that Door-Knocking Ghost was almost indistinguishable from a vengeful ghost.

"What are you guys talking about for so long? I just booked a private room at the hotel next door. We'll go eat first, then I'll treat you to karaoke later. You know what happens tonight." Zhang Wei walked over at this moment, looking extremely lewd.

The previous shock of his house possibly being haunted seemed to have no effect on him at all.

Yang Jian, "We didn't talk about much, just about school with Uncle Wang. By the way, is everyone here? Just the few of us?"

Zhang Wei replied, "Miao Xiaoshan will be here later. That kid Sun Ren slipped away five days ago and transferred to another province. He definitely won't be coming. That rascal, he's only saying this now, even though he kept saying he would definitely come."

"Something happened to Liu Qi's family, and he went back to his hometown for a funeral. I heard that something happened to his grandparents in the countryside, but I don't know if it's true or not. However, he shouldn't be the kind of orphan who would joke about the life and death of his family. I'll believe him this time for now."

"So, it's just the five of us getting together this time. Um, Uncle Wang, are you coming?"

Wang Bin smiled and said, "I'm here to keep Shanshan company. I shouldn't interfere in your young people's affairs. Shanshan isn't feeling well, so if anything happens, just call me immediately and I'll be there right away."

Although his wife wouldn't let Wang Shanshan come out, he felt that such gatherings were necessary.

It wasn't a gathering with other people, but a gathering with Yang Jian.

Because this person is extraordinary.

"Yang Jian, could you please take care of Shan Shan?"

Yang Jian, "Uncle Wang, don't worry, we're all here, Shanshan will be fine."

"I'm relieved to hear that. I'll be going now. Shanshan, talk to your classmates more. You've been so quiet lately; it's not good for your health." Wang Bin said, adding a final word of advice before driving away.

"Is Wang Shanshan sick?" Zhang Wei asked curiously after he left.

"Didn't you hear what I just said?" Yang Jian.

Zhang Wei said, "I heard that."

"You heard me, why are you still asking me?"

"I don't quite understand," Zhang Wei said. "It feels like something's wrong, but it also seems like nothing's wrong. I'm not sure whether something's actually wrong or not."

After saying that, he spread his hands, looking helpless.

"Then everything is fine," Yang Jian.