Five Sentences

Five days later, Yang Jian returned to Dachang City.

The reason it took so long was because he got off at a city in the north, which was too far from Dachang City. Even using the Ghost Domain to travel there would take too long. Considering his own circumstances, he decided to conserve his abilities and simply take the bus.

During these past few days, Yang Jian has also been busy, studying the five sentences he deciphered from Cheng Xiong.

First, who are you?

Second, I have nothing left to give you.

Third, you wretched cupboard, give me back my things!

Fourth, tell me where that ghost is?

Fifth, I want to leave here.

The five sentences are very simple. The first sentence is a question, as if the original owner of the ghost cabinet is asking something. The second question seems to be about making a deal. The original owner is in a difficult position and can't offer anything of value.

The third sentence is crucial. "You wretched cupboard, give me back my things!"

This suggests that the ghost wardrobe had taken away some things from its original owner, and the original owner deeply regretted it. However, it's also not difficult to infer from this statement that the original owner of the ghost wardrobe had already figured out some of its secrets; otherwise, they wouldn't have written such a statement.

The fourth sentence is a request for help.

The original owner seemed to be searching for a ghost.

As for the fifth sentence, judging from the timeline, it should be that the original owner, after experiencing everything, was utterly despondent and intended to let go of everything and stay away from all the trouble.

But the fifth sentence is strange. If the intention is to leave, why write this sentence to inquire about something?

This is contradictory.

However, it is not difficult to analyze from these words that the original owner of the ghost cabinet only used it four times. Yang Jian felt that the ghost cabinet's ability was strangely similar to human skin paper, as if it could be used to seek some kind of help, but in return, some price had to be paid.

"Although its abilities may be similar to those of the human parchment, they are two different types. The human parchment belongs to a special existence that knows everything and seems to be hiding some sinister plan. It wants to use me to achieve its own goals, but this ghost cabinet is more like an unequal transaction. Although it is unequal, the ghost cabinet does not seem to pose any harm to individuals."

Yang Jian thought to himself.

If this haunted cabinet were harmful, it would have caused a stir long ago in that old house from the Republican Era, and it couldn't have remained silent for over a century.

However, the original owner didn't seem to trust the haunted cabinet, otherwise he wouldn't have left such a warning and locked it in a secret room with a brass door and no latches.

These arrangements serve as an implicit warning.

This reflects the original owner's wariness and fear of the haunted wardrobe.

"Perhaps the original owner didn't fully understand everything about the haunted wardrobe during his lifetime, but only figured out some limited information. So he chose to leave all these questions to future generations, letting those who enter the secret room and come into contact with the haunted wardrobe find out for themselves. Or was his decision not to leave any information about the haunted wardrobe also a consideration of whether or not this secret should be passed down?"

Yang Jian, posing as Ghost Tamer, tries to understand the original owner of the Ghost Cabinet's thoughts.

He could understand why the original owner of the ghost cabinet wanted to erase all information, yet still left this thing behind.

This is a kind of hesitation and struggle.

He didn't want this thing to be misused by future generations, nor did he want to bury it after his death, because some things can indeed be of great help to future generations. Just like the Ghost Mirror, Yang Jian also used it to perfectly control the headless ghost shadow and solve the problem of the resurrection of the evil spirit.

Of course, all of this was based on one premise.

That was Ghost Tamer from the Republican Era who had a premonition that the vengeful ghost would revive at some point in the future.

"If I follow this line of reasoning, the problem seems to have come full circle, still connected to the unknown source of all this. The coffin nails at Hongfa Temple, the old house from the Republican Era, and the ghost car I encountered a few days ago—everything seems like an invisible thread. These threads, when put together, may reveal a terrifying truth."

"The answer isn't hidden in the past; it will gradually emerge in the future as paranormal events increase."

"The past is unpredictable, and I don't know what the future holds, so I can only focus on the present." Yang Jian felt that he should take advantage of his free time to study the ghost cabinet more, as he thought it would be very useful.

As for the human skin paper, he must gradually break free from his dependence on it.

Unless it's a desperate situation, Yang Jian wouldn't use it lightly. It's better to leave it 10,000 meters underground; at least it's safe and there's no need to worry about anything else.

"Yang Ghost Tamer, you've finally returned to Dachang City. I just received the news of your arrival and came here immediately."

As soon as he stepped out of the station, he saw Zhang Hua, the captain of the brigade in charge of meeting him in Dachang City, waiting there with several subordinates.

"Zhang Hua? What's gotten into you, the captain? Could it be that another supernatural event has occurred in Dachang City, which I'm in charge of?" Yang Jian's heart sank when he saw him, thinking that something had happened in the area again.

Zhang Hua shushed him, looked around at the people, and said, "There is indeed something, but please, Ghost Tamer Yang, get in the car first, we'll talk on the way."

"Alright, but take me back to Guangjiang Residential Area first. I need to take a shower and rest for a day. I have to take care of things tomorrow," Yang Jian.

As soon as I got on the bus.

As soon as the vehicle started moving, Zhang Hua took out a document and said, "Last week, Yang Ghost Tamer wanted to investigate Shangtong Technology Co., Ltd.. I obtained a search warrant a few days ago. As long as you agree, the outside world can conduct an investigation on the Shangtong Building at any time."

"Very good, it seems my reputation as Ghost Eye Yang Jian still has some use." Yang Jian nodded.

Shangtong Technology Co., Ltd.. is a stronghold of foreign forces, and many mercenaries work for it. Yang Jian had encountered several attacks before, all of which were carried out by people hired by this company.

Now that he's in charge of Dachang City, this cancerous tumor needs to be eradicated.

"Also, this is something I was asked to give to Yang Ghost Tamer." Zhang Hua took out another box and handed it over.

Yang Jian opened it and saw a golden box containing a red candle, which looked as if it were formed from congealed blood, carrying an eerie and ominous aura.

Ghost candle~!

These red ghost candles are incredibly valuable; they are currently the most essential special items, especially important when dealing with paranormal events—they are practically a second life for the Ghost Tamer.

"The efficiency is quite fast."

After confirming, Yang Jian put the box aside. "But Wang Xiaoming still owes me one, I don't know when the payment will arrive."

"This is an arrangement from above, and I have no right to interfere. The other 500 kilograms of gold quota has also been delivered to Guangjiang Residential Area and is currently being received by Jiang Yan, the finance Ghost Tamer. However, this item is rather special, and I need to personally deliver it to you as soon as possible." Zhang Hua was very businesslike and serious.

This is normal, though; he has to be serious when working with Yang Jian.

This concerns the safety of Dachang City and cannot be taken lightly.

"Alright, I'll inquire about the debt. I already know about the gold quota. Also, has anything happened in Dachang City recently?" Yang Jian.

Zhang Hua said, "Everything is normal, and the rescue work is nearing completion. You can form a temporary team at any time to take charge of the security of Dachang City."

"Let's put the formation of the temporary team on hold for now. Just focus on your intelligence work. If you encounter any problems, contact me directly, and I'll take care of it."

Yang Jian, "It's not that I don't trust you, but I'm traveling too frequently, so forming a group wouldn't be very meaningful."

He was not willing to fully integrate into the Headquarters organization.

Because this makes it inconvenient to do certain things. Although he would lose some power, it didn't matter; that wasn't what he was after.

"Alright, I'll trouble you if there's anything I can do for you," Zhang Hua said.

Yang Jian added, "I'll make the trip myself. Just let me know when you're ready."

Just as he was speaking, his GPS-enabled cell phone rang.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call."

"Yang Jian, it's me, Zhao Jianguo." This time it wasn't Liu Xiaoyu, nor the new operator Qin Meirou, but Zhao Jianguo who contacted them.

"I've reviewed the paranormal event files you created a few days ago and reorganized them. I've made some adjustments to the classification of paranormal events. You don't mind, do you?" Zhao Jianguo said. "After discussion, we've classified the wailing grave ghost as B-class and the mummified bride as C-class. The file on the ghost car has been secretly sealed and transferred. You did a great job this time. Professor Wang is particularly interested in this car."

After listening, Yang Jian said, "I have no interest in the matter of level definition, and I don't want to deal with the Ghost Car for the time being. You guys handle it. I've already given you the information I needed to."

"That's good. Also, your request has been approved."

Zhao Jianguo seemed not to have heard him say he could handle it, pretending not to know, and continued, "Are you satisfied with the new operator?"

"You'll get used to it eventually," Yang Jian.

"Any interest in going on a business trip recently?" Zhao Jianguo asked.

"No," Yang Jian replied and hung up the phone immediately.

On business trip?

He was just cleaning up the mess left by some city official, and he almost died on that ghost bus himself. And it's only been a few days?

Even someone hanging themselves needs to catch their breath. Do you really think you're a robot that can work day and night without stopping?

Yang Jian decided to refuse all business trips from now on, and even tourism was out of the question. Judging from his recent luck, traveling was not suitable for him.

Staying in Dachang City, where no paranormal events have occurred yet, is the safest option.