Event Reenacted

Besides Yang Jian, Zhang Wei, Zhang Xiangui, and Aunt Huang, there was indeed a fifth person in the villa.

That ghost that has always been hiding among everyone, a persistent and lingering presence.

No amount of words can be as convincing as seeing it with your own eyes.

Zhang Xiangui definitely saw it through the mirror; there was another person in the room, and this person could only be seen through the mirror, not with the naked eye.

If Yang Jian hadn't been sitting there calmly, Zhang Xiangui would have already fled with his son and lover.

"You saw it?"

Seeing Zhang Xiangui's sudden change in expression, Yang Jian knew that he had confirmed it.

Zhang Xiangui's face was extremely pale, and he felt a chill run through his body. He began to fidget and felt an urge to leave immediately.

"Uncle Zhang, don't panic. Even if you do, it won't help. Don't even think about running away immediately. That thing has been following Zhang Wei all along. It won't matter where you go. As of now, that ghost isn't much of a threat. Just don't get too close to the mirror," Yang Jian reminded him.

"Can you handle this?" Zhang Xiangui asked, still very nervous.

Yang Jian, "Not yet? No one in this world can guarantee solving a paranormal event, not even the most experienced person. The terror of a ghost is unpredictable. Right now, this ghost hasn't started killing anyone yet, which is already the best news."

"I'm here to investigate how that ghost got attached to Zhang Wei, and whether he's had any strange experiences or encountered anything unusual Zhang Wei. If he stays at home all the time, the chances of him encountering a ghost are slim, and even if he does, it's unlikely that it will keep haunting him."

"You're right. We didn't find that thing at home; we found it at the construction site. I took him there a few days ago." Zhang Xiangui frowned deeply.

"How can you be so sure?" Yang Jian asked, somewhat doubtfully.

Zhang Xiangui: "Recently, construction work has been suspended at the site, and some workers have gone missing. I saw that thing with my own eyes just now. It was wearing work clothes from the construction site, so I was certain that it must have been brought from the construction site."

"So that's how it is."

Yang Jian nodded. "Now that you mention it, it is indeed very possible."

This Zhang Xiangui reacted quickly and decisively; if he were to become Ghost Tamer, he would certainly have great potential.

The most important thing when dealing with vengeful ghosts is to have a calm mind and be able to analyze important information from any seemingly insignificant clue.

"Although you are Zhang Wei's classmate, there are some things I can't say, but this matter concerns Zhang Wei's life and safety, and he is my only son, so I really need your help." Zhang Xiangui said earnestly, "Of course, as a reward, I won't let you help for nothing. As long as Zhang Wei is safe, you can name your price."

"As long as I can afford it, I won't even flinch."

For him, people are more important than money.

Moreover, given Zhang Xiangui's own straightforwardness, Yang Jian would be too embarrassed to ask for an exorbitant price.

"Dad, what do you mean by that? Brother Leg isn't short of money. You can't use money to humiliate others. You can't let others think that we're great just because we have a little bit of money. Isn't that what you've always taught me, Dad?" Zhang Wei said.

Yang Jian gave him a strange look.

Who the hell said I don't need money?

I've worked myself to the bone for money; how could you, a rich kid, possibly know the hardships I've endured?

"This matter is different from other paranormal events; it's somewhat special. I'll try my best to help first. After all, we're friends, and I can't just stand by and watch Zhang Wei die," Yang Jian.

"Thank you so much," Zhang Xiangui said gratefully. "When do you plan to start?"

Yang Jian: "It's already started. Since the source isn't in this house, we need to go check out that construction site. If we can't find the source, this ghost will stay with us forever, and something bad will happen sooner or later."

"Then let's leave now, Xiao Huang. Pack your things and get ready to leave. We don't plan to come back. No, you don't need to pack. Let's go now." Zhang Xiangui hesitated for a moment, then immediately changed his mind.

Aunt Huang paused for a moment, then nodded.

Yang Jian, "It's alright. If you have any valuables at home, you can pack them up. You probably won't dare to come back until this matter is resolved. Besides, with me here, nothing will happen."

"Then give me ten minutes," Zhang Xiangui said.

He does have some important things at home, not gold or silver jewelry, but important documents and files.

"Brother Leg, you've got to keep an eye on things. I'm going to get some things too," Zhang Wei said.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen," Yang Jian.

This ghost looks scary, but its abilities are actually quite low; in any case, it doesn't pose a significant threat at present.

Soon.

Zhang Xiangui brought out a stack of documents, Aunt Huang brought out a pile of jewelry, and Zhang Wei actually removed several hard drives from the computer, taking nothing else with him.

"Let's go," Yang Jian.

Soon, the group drove away.

"Xiao Huang, take these things back first. Keep them safe in the safe. If you need anything, come find me at the construction site." Halfway there, Zhang Xiangui dropped off his lover.

It's clear that he still trusts his mistress quite a bit.

After that, the three of them went straight to his construction site.

But at this moment...

A bustling area in Dachang City.

There's a bar here with a sign that says: Rose Bar.

This bar is usually bustling with people.

But because it was daytime, business was much quieter.

And at this very moment.

In a large private room on the second floor of the bar.

A young man dressed in Ghost Tamer's uniform, leaning on a golden cane, said with a somewhat sinister expression, "Wang Yue, you should be well aware of this matter. If Yang Jian doesn't die, he will be a problem for both of us sooner or later. This kid has managed to control a second ghost through other methods, greatly delaying the resurgence of the vengeful ghost. As long as he doesn't recklessly use the ghost's abilities, he can live for at least another year."

"With a year to go, there's a very high chance he'll become the next Dachang City Manager. You wouldn't want to hand over a city to an eighteen-year-old kid, would you?"

On a large leather sofa sat a tall man, who was wrapped in a thick scarf despite the hot weather, smoking a cigar, with two beautiful women in their early twenties on either side of him, wearing short skirts that barely covered their hips.

His name is Wang Yue, and he is the owner of this Rose Bar.

"Zhao Kaiming, you need to understand that Yang Jian is a problem for you, but not for me."

Wang Yue smiled, took a puff of his cigar, put down his finger, and pointed at him. "I killed Yan Li for you, wiping out his entire family of three. That's already giving you face as the next Ghost Tamer. I wasn't this polite when the previous Ghost Tamer, Zhou Zheng, came to me. Besides, who becomes the next Ghost Tamer is none of my business."

He twirled his cigar and exhaled a smoke ring.

"You lost a leg to Yang Jian, that's your problem. Don't drag me into the fight between you Ghost Tamer, okay?"

Zhao Kaiming, leaning on a gold cane, limped over, his sinister eyes fixed on him. "You're already involved. Yang Jian wants revenge for Yan Li and his family of three. You didn't know? Wang Xiaoqiang's club has been destroyed. A bunch of shareholders died, and only one guy named Ma Youcai survived."

"Wang Xiaoqiang is no match for him. The Huanggang Village incident also caused Xiaoqiang Club to lose five or six Ghost Tamer. The only one left in his club who is respectable is Ye Feng. The other two or three Ghost Tamer can only control one ghost each. If they oppose Yang Jian, they will definitely die from the resurgence of the vengeful ghost. They will not be able to show their faces."

"If Ye Feng really attacks Yang Jian, it would be a one-on-one fight at most, and his chances of winning are slim. So if I'm not mistaken, Wang Xiaoqiang will definitely come to you for a talk."

"So you want me to agree to Wang Xiaoqiang's request to join forces with Ye Feng to kill Yang Jian? And then you, the culprit, can reap the benefits while we fight you to the death?"

Wang Yue, puffing on his cigar, grinned and pointed to his head, saying, "I'm not stupid, Zhao Kaiming. Don't treat me like an idiot. I've survived several supernatural events. Can't you show me some respect?"

Zhao Kaiming stood at the second-floor window, looking at the bustling traffic outside; "Such a prime location, such a lively bar, they must be making a fortune every day. It would be a shame if it got shut down."

"You've sealed it off. I can open as many bars like this as I want. Do you think I make money from this? I've already made enough money since I became Ghost Tamer. The only reason I opened a bar is to have some women."

As he spoke, Wang Yue kissed the beautiful woman in his arms beside him.

"Mr. Wang, I want one too," another woman said coquettishly.

"Okay, okay, okay, I'll take one of them. I love your coquettish way of acting." Wang Yue chuckled.

Zhao Kaiming said, "A man who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present. Wang Yue, one should have a long-term vision. If you agree to Wang Xiaoqiang's request, I will give you 100 kilograms of gold, plus this entire commercial street."

Wang Yue: "What if I don't agree?"

"Bang!"

The next moment, a gunshot rang out.

The beautiful woman in his arms immediately bled profusely.

"If you don't agree, this is what will happen to you."

A wisp of white smoke rose from the pistol in Zhao Kaiming's hand, and a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Ah~!

Another woman nearby was stunned for a moment, then screamed and ran away like a madwoman.

Wang Yue didn't stop him. He put down his cigar, wiped the blood from his face, and stood up expressionlessly, looking like a wild beast about to erupt in fury. He growled from his throat, "Zhao Kaiming, do you want to die?"

"If Yang Jian doesn't die, I'll die at his hands sooner or later. I'm not very confident in fighting him; he can break my leg by surprise and take my head. But I think I'm somewhat confident in dealing with you. And are you sure you want to go to war with me for a woman? Think carefully before you act. I'm the Dachang City Manager now. If you kill me, you'll be wanted."

Zhao Kaiming squinted, his eyes like those of a venomous snake.

"As a wanted criminal, the first thing Yang Jian office is to purge you. Even if he doesn't, Headquarters will issue an order to purge you on charges of violating human safety, taking precedence over paranormal events."

You had no choice.

Wang Yue's breathing became heavy, and the anger in his heart was about to erupt.

But reason stopped him.

Zhao Kaiming is right. Fighting him at this time will not bring any benefits; on the contrary, it will only drive us to a dead end.

However, he was still very unwilling to agree to cooperate with Wang Xiaoqiang to get rid of Yang Jian.

He didn't want to get involved in this struggle between Ghost Tamer. He had helped Zhao Kaiming kill Yan Li out of Yan Li to this new Ghost Tamer, so as not to bother him.

Unexpectedly, Yan Li turned out to be a trap; dealing with him had instead drawn him into this complex struggle.

"Kill Yang Jian, and everything will be alright. You will still be the underground boss of Dachang City. I can guarantee that this is the last time I will ask you for help during my term, and there will be no next time," Zhao Kaiming said.

After thinking for a while, Wang Yue finally walked over with a stern face and punched him hard in the face.

Zhao Kaiming did not resist and was punched to the ground, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

"Hehe, then it's a deal. Good luck to you both."

He struggled to his feet, leaning on his cane, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and a cold smile appeared on his face.

"You should have died sooner; you're more like a ghost than a human."

Wang Yue picked up a bottle of champagne, took a swig, then threw the bottle against the wall with a loud bang. "Get out of here, and don't let me see you again."

Zhao Kaiming wiped the spilled wine from his face, then, using his prosthetic leg, prepared to leave. "Watch out for Yang Jian's shadow and his eyes. His file name is Ghost Eye Yang Jian. That Ghost Eye must be very special, otherwise he could never have survived the Huanggang Village incident. If possible, I suggest you imprison that Ghost Eye."

"Perhaps this will be an unexpected gain from your trip."

"Roll."

Wang Yue let out a low roar, and the lights in the entire private room flickered and then went out, plunging everything into darkness.

Zhao Kaiming smiled and was about to leave when he noticed that the surrounding walls suddenly began to rot.

The plaster peeled off rapidly, and moss began to grow on the walls, emitting a putrid smell.

Through the transparent glass of the private room door, he could vaguely see a tall, slender figure dressed in a long black robe standing outside.

"This... isn't this your ability?" Zhao Kaiming turned around and looked at him.

Wang Yue's expression hardened, and he immediately turned and ran to the floor-to-ceiling window next to him, looking out at the street.

At this very moment.

The streets outside suddenly turned pitch black, the light of the whole world was disappearing, and even the pedestrians and vehicles on the road had vanished without a trace. Moreover, darkness from all directions was like a thick fog, constantly encroaching upon this place.

Like a monster's gaping maw, it seems poised to devour everything in its path.

"Of course it's not my ability," Wang Yue said.

"Since it's not, then it seems we're in for a rough time today. This is a paranormal event, and it's specifically targeting us." Zhao Kaiming slowly retreated from the doorway.

The tall, thin man in a long black robe standing outside the door was, without a doubt, a ghost.

A real ghost.

"Thump, thump thump~!"

The next moment, there was a knock on the door.

The atmosphere was dull and oppressive, like a pounding on the heart, making it almost impossible to breathe.

"Is this... Ghost Knocking?" Zhao Kaiming's eyes suddenly narrowed.

He recognized the knocking sound; he'd heard it during his call with Yang Jian earlier that day.

It was precisely because he sensed the crisis that he arranged for Wang Yue and Wang Xiaoqiang to join forces so quickly. However, he didn't expect that even though he acted so quickly, he would still encounter this supernatural event.

"What is 'Ghost Knocking'?" Wang Yue asked.

Zhao Kaiming showed no fear, but calmly said, "Of the supernatural events in Dachang City, only seven lucky people survived, and Yang Jian was one of them. That supernatural event was named the 'Ghost Knocking' incident by the Ghost Tamer Department, with a terror level of A, a disaster level. By the way, the last Ghost Tamer, Zhou Zheng, also died in a university."

"What? A catastrophic ghost?"

Wang Yue's face instantly contorted with rage. "Zhao Kaiming, you've ruined my life!"

"I'm sorry, I'm innocent just like you. Yang Jian seems to have some method to manipulate the Ghost Knocking incident, so the real enemy is him, not me. Now is not the time to be angry. Let's find a way to survive first. A ghost that can be defined as a disaster-level ghost, I don't need to remind you of its danger level," Zhao Kaiming said.

"You son of a bitch."

Wang Yue was so angry he wanted to kill someone.

But the current situation doesn't allow him to settle scores with Zhao Kaiming.

"Thump, thump thump~!"

A second knock sounded at the door.