Dispute

"Why are you in such a hurry? You clearly have a way to restrain that ghost. Give me three more minutes, and I can bring out all the remaining survivors. Since you're here to help, you should do your best and not hold back."

On the empty street, Tong Qian caught up with Yang Jian, who was walking ahead, and said somewhat angrily.

Yang Jian stopped and turned to look at her. "If you keep saying things like that, it will only make me lose the little bit of goodwill I had for you at the beginning."

"And what makes you think that all of you are safe now? The Ghost Domain is still there, that ghost hasn't left yet, and people will still die in the next attack. I think it's already a remarkable achievement that we were able to bring most of the survivors out this time. Do you think you're God, wanting to rescue everyone without a single death?"

"I thought you were an experienced Ghost Tamer, but it seems you're still too naive. You haven't fully grasped the terror and despair of supernatural events."

"No, I've already experienced that. It's precisely because of this that we understand the terror of vengeful ghosts when we feel this despair. That's why we should protect this city and prevent ordinary people from being involved in supernatural events," Tong Qian said coldly.

"That's why I'm going to spare no effort to help everyone."

Yang Jian, "In that case, you will die very quickly."

"Everyone dies. From the day we became Ghost Tamer, we were destined to bear this responsibility and mission. We had no choice," Tong Qian said.

Yang Jian suddenly smiled, "I'm not as noble as you. I grew up in a single-parent family, and my family was very poor. Life wasn't easy. Now that I've become Ghost Tamer, I only have one wish: to live, and to live well. So what I pursue are just some mundane things, which are completely incompatible with your grand ideals."

"I saved you not because you are Ghost Tamer, but because Zhao Jianguo agreed to my conditions. Also, you need to understand one thing: here, without me, you cannot leave alive. You cannot leave the Ghost Domain Realm on foot."

"So you have the ability and confidence to solve this paranormal event? But instead of taking action, you waited for an opportunity to gain something of your own," Tong Qian said.

Yang Jian, "You're right, this is how I deal with people, you can't learn it."

"How mercenary! You can even measure human life in terms of profit?" Tong Qian said.

Yang Jian's face turned cold, and he turned around and said, "Don't stand on the moral high ground to criticize your savior. If you want to be a saint, go and lock that old man up. That would truly save countless lives and bring immeasurable merit. Is this all you're capable of, criticizing me here? Don't forget, your lives were bought with benefits by Zhao Jianguo."

"Furthermore, in this situation, as someone who has been rescued, one should learn to show more respect. This isn't just a matter of interpersonal relationships, but a matter of survival."

"Because I can save you, and I can kill you, including them."

After speaking, he glanced at the survivors.

"I'm not criticizing you, but I hope that with your ability, you can save more lives and stop thinking about personal gain all the time."

Tong Qian said very seriously, "If my death could resolve this paranormal event, I would do so without hesitation. But it can't. My death would only make the situation here more complicated. However, you saved us, and I should indeed thank you properly, but that's a different matter. I still hope you can give others a chance."

Yang Jian squinted at her.

Tong Qian and Zhou Zheng the same type of people.

Upright, stubborn, almost obsessive, but also brave, fearless, and undaunted.

All these traits combined, and Yang Jian saw something akin to a belief in her.

A spirit of self-sacrifice, like the saying, "If I don't go to hell, who will?"

For the survivors, meeting Tong Qian was the luckiest thing ever, because her personality meant she would never easily abandon anyone.

But for Yang Jian...

That's what you call a terrible teammate.

In dealing with paranormal events, excessive indecisiveness can kill many people.

"I don't want to argue with you about pointless things anymore. After this incident, we won't have a chance to meet again. You should focus on your ideals and protect the city you're in charge of. Just come to Dachang City less often in the future. This will be my territory from now on." Yang Jian withdrew his gaze and said calmly.

Tong Qian said, "I would be happy if you didn't need my help."

"Look, you guys, there seems to be someone standing under the streetlight ahead," one of the survivors said, pointing ahead with a trembling voice.

After leaving the most dangerous area, the surroundings were no longer shrouded in darkness. Although it was still dimly lit, it wasn't so dark that you couldn't see anything clearly. There were even lights coming from the surroundings, which was completely different from other dangerous areas.

Under a dim streetlamp ahead, a person stood straight and motionless, facing forward with their back to the crowd.

Tong Qian and Yang Jian, who had been arguing about their respective ways of handling things, immediately fell silent, their expressions hardening as they both looked ahead.

In the face of a vengeful ghost, any dispute is worth setting aside.

"In most cases, there can only be one ghost in the Ghost Domain, which is the Door-Knocking Ghost you encountered before. The rest, even if there are ghosts, are at most Ghost Slave," Yang Jian said immediately.

"Take care of it." Tong Qian immediately went up to it.

Yang Jian, "No, let's avoid it. There's no need to get entangled with a Ghost Slave. Using the power of any vengeful ghost unless absolutely necessary is a waste. Besides, even if we get rid of one Ghost Slave, there will be a second and a third, unless we cut off the source."

He didn't approach the person under the streetlight, but instead chose to walk around them.

Tong Qian did not object and chose to follow his advice.

Let's try a different path.

However, after walking for a while, Tong Qian couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you say you couldn't get out of the Ghost Domain? Then why are you still wandering around here?"

"Who said I was leaving?" Yang Jian, "I'm here to find someone."

"You also have someone you need to save?" Tong Qian asked, somewhat surprised.

It's unbelievable that such a cold-hearted person would be willing to save others.

Yang Jian, "This is my private matter and has nothing to do with you. If you have time to worry about me, you might as well take care of the survivors. I don't think they can hold on until they leave this world alive in their current mental state."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at it.

They followed behind, their faces filled with terror, glancing left and right, frightened by the slightest sound.

It's much better than before; at least there aren't any guys lying paralyzed on the ground or huddled in a corner collapsing.

Survival of the fittest.

That statement was indeed correct.

At this point, Yang Jian felt that he was safe for the time being.

The Door-Knocking Ghost probably didn't choose to follow.

Therefore, it seems there must be a pattern to this Door-Knocking Ghost.

That is, after avoiding one attack, the Door-Knocking Ghost won't come back a second time.

"Make a call and tell the others to stay put and rest." Yang Jian took out his phone and dialed Jiang Yan's number.

"It's me, Yang Jian. How are you? If you're not dead, let me know."

"Squeak!"

Jiang Yan's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Yang Jian, "Where are you located?"

Jiang Yan's voice was very nervous. "I, I don't know. I only know that I was on the highway, driving a car. I was attacked by a ghost just now, but luckily I accelerated and stepped on the gas to get rid of it. Now it seems that everything is fine, but I'm lost. There's a road ahead, but no matter how I drive, I can't reach the end. What should I do now?"

Yang Jian frowned.

He knew that Jiang Yan was lost in the Ghost Domain. Although she was safe for now, she would eventually be trapped and die here.

"I've already entered this godforsaken place. There's only one way for you to leave: let me find you. Otherwise, you'll die here," Yang Jian.

"I don't want to die, Yang Jian, please save me! Tell me how I can find you!" Jiang Yan's voice was choked with sobs.

"You don't need to come looking for me. You've completely lost your way. Your location, and even what you're seeing, can't be real. The only way out is for me to find you," Yang Jian. "So this time, it's up to your luck."

"Then you must find me," Jiang Yan pleaded.

Yang Jian, "I'll try my best, that's all."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

The Ghost Domain here is even larger than the first time we encountered it.

Although it only covers a few streets, the space actually expands infinitely once you enter the Ghost Domain.

Moreover, Yang Jian cannot use his Ghost Domain at will here, otherwise they will cancel each other out, and the situation will repeat itself, leaving inexplicably.

This is a good thing for the survivors.

But that wasn't the case for him.