Building

"Aren't you going to sleep? Why are you up so early?"

Zhang Liqin lazily opened her eyes, only to see Yang Jian getting dressed, seemingly preparing to go out.

"Still early? I'm going to be late for work." Yang Jian glanced back.

"You still have to go to work? Who can hire you? Even billionaires are willing to spend several tons of gold to build houses. Even the richest man in China isn't as extravagant as you," Zhang Liqin said with a smile, rolling her eyes.

Yang Jian, "A net worth of billions? That's all just hype. It only solves the problem of basic needs like food and shelter. What I really want to earn isn't money, but my life. Don't be fooled by my current wealth; who knows when the currency will depreciate and I'll be penniless."

If the paranormal events continue, the socio-economic structure of this world will definitely suffer major problems; he had a premonition that this day would come.

"Are you busy with ghost-catching?" Zhang Liqin didn't answer but instead asked.

"Don't make ghost hunting sound so easy. I might just get caught up in some supernatural event next time. The mortality rate from contact with those things is too high. I need to reduce my contact with such events recently," Yang Jian said.

Zhang Liqin turned over in bed, propped her head up, looked at him, and smiled, "Have you noticed that you've been acting a little different lately?"

In which aspect?

"Physical aspects."

Zhang Liqin looked at Yang Jian's back; the dark patches of lividity had somehow disappeared, revealing his strong back muscles, which had captivated her the previous night.

Yang Jian, "Is it getting better or worse?"

"Of course it's getting better," Zhang Liqin said with a smile.

"Before Professor Wang left, he gave me a physical exercise plan. I tried to change my body using his methods, which were something like speeding up metabolism and activating the body's potential. It seems to be working a bit."

Yang Jian put on his clothes, turned around and looked at her, saying, "This method is extreme. Ordinary people would suffer physical collapse after using it, with things like rhabdomyolysis, fractures, and poisoning. But it doesn't bother me. My body has already become extraordinary."

"The so-called improvement is just a superficial phenomenon. It makes me look like a normal person, nothing more. Once the balance is lost, my body will deteriorate rapidly, and lividity, the stench of death, and even rotting will reappear on my body."

He spoke calmly, as if stating something trivial.

"Stop talking."

Zhang Liqin quickly interrupted him, complaining, "Is it really okay to say this in front of a woman? Can't you let me keep a little bit of hopeful fantasy?"

"After experiencing a supernatural event, you should know that all so-called beautiful fantasies are fake, and reality is cruel and terrifying," Yang Jian said, looking at her.

"Of course I know, but I still feel that at least you are still in this world. You allow me to retain this illusion, to believe that at least someone will come to save me when I face ghosts." Zhang Liqin's eyes revealed some complex emotions.

This emotion reveals a sense of worship and admiration.

Yang Jian thought for a moment and said, "I can save you once, but I can't save you forever. We still have to face reality. Okay, let's leave this topic here. I have to go to work."

He didn't make an excuse to leave; Zhang Hua had just sent him a message informing him that everything was arranged and they were to search the Shangtong Building promptly at nine o'clock.

Yang Jian naturally wanted to get involved in such a matter.

A car was parked at the entrance; Zhang Hua had come to pick up Yang Jian in person.

However, Yang Jian is indeed qualified to enjoy such treatment now. He is now the direct person in charge of Dachang City, and in terms of power, he is definitely one of the top in the local area. It's just that he is not the kind of person who likes to enjoy power.

"Manager Yang," Zhang Hua said.

Yang Jian said, "Captain Zhang, please just call me by my name. I'm someone who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, so I can't compare to those who have undergone professional training. There are only so many things I can handle. But don't worry, I won't interfere in anything except matters involving the supernatural or my personal affairs."

He wasn't just being polite; he wanted to avoid trouble. He wasn't about to live long and had no desire to focus his energy on managing the city.

"Alright then, I'll just say what I have to say."

Zhang Hua nodded. Since Yang Jian didn't like it, he cut back on the formalities. "This time, a team was dispatched to search the Shangtong Building. The higher-ups' intention is that if this company is involved in any illegal or irregular activities, there will be no leniency; it will be shut down directly. However, if the search doesn't find any evidence, I hope you, Yang Jian, can prioritize the bigger picture."

Yang Jian looked at him and said, "What does it mean to prioritize the overall situation?"

"Although the evidence we have shows that this company did indeed hire some foreign mercenaries to do some shady things, and that they may even have orchestrated the assassination attempt in Guangjiang Residential Area last time, everything still needs to be handled according to the law. After all, they are a legitimate company, and a multinational corporation at that. If we just shut them down without any investigation, it would have a bad influence," Zhang Hua said.

"Ghostly events have already happened, why are you still concerned about this?" Yang Jian asked, somewhat surprised.

Zhang Hua lowered his voice and said, "These are two different things. News of paranormal events is still being kept under control as much as possible. At least, countries around the world are tacitly aware of this. They will keep it hidden for as long as possible, and only expose it when they can no longer hide it. You should be able to understand that if such things are fully exposed, it will definitely cause social unrest."

"This kind of turmoil will not help resolve paranormal events; it will only make things worse. High crime rates, worker strikes across the country, and shop closures may ultimately lead to greater casualties not from paranormal events, but from man-made unrest."

"That seems to make sense," Yang Jian pondered.

From the perspective of those in power, covering up the truth about paranormal events is not deceiving the public, but a form of protection.

The horrors of man-made upheavals can be seen from history books.

"But this doesn't seem to concern me," Yang Jian said, then changed the subject.

Zhang Hua smiled wryly, "No one would be happy to shut down a multinational corporation without reason or evidence. Although it's a special time, such blatant and reckless behavior will still have some impact."

After listening for a while, Yang Jian finally understood a little.

One can do things secretly, but not openly, because one must consider the country's reputation.

"This is so troublesome. I should have gone there last night and made the Shangtong Building disappear." Yang Jian stroked his chin, looking at the building gradually approaching outside the car window.

Using the Ghost Domain, I could bury this building 10,000 meters underground in a second.

"By the way, if this company is shut down, could I get my hands on this building?"

Yang Jian suddenly remembered that he wanted to start a company. Although he hadn't figured out the business yet, he at least needed an office.

Zhang Hua was taken aback for a moment, then said, "You want this building?"

"I think it's a real shame that such a building is occupied by a foreign power with ulterior motives."

Yang Jian, "Besides, I need an office location since I'm in charge of Dachang City. I've got my eye on this place. Can you help me figure out a proper way to do it?"

"If we can seize this company, the building will also be seized and confiscated as an asset according to normal procedures, and then re-auctioned by the court. Now most of the urban area of Dachang City is empty, and buildings are not worth much anymore. I don't think many people will be willing to take over this building. Yang Jian, if you need it, I will ask my superiors and allocate the funds to you directly. It shouldn't be a problem," Zhang Hua said.

If the person in charge of a city asks for an office location, their superiors will definitely approve it without hesitation.

"Hearing you say that, this company has no choice but to be shut down," Yang Jian said with a smile.

Once it's seized, it's mine; this trip wasn't a waste.

Zhang Hua's lips twitched, and he prayed in his heart that Yang Jian wouldn't do anything reckless, after all, this time he came with a search warrant, not for personal grudges.

Soon.

The car stopped in front of the building.

Government officials are already gathered here and waiting.

"Captain Zhang, everyone has arrived. Wang Gang went inside to inform the front desk in advance to arrange a meeting with the person in charge of this company," a government official said as he walked over.

Zhang Hua said, "No need for a meeting. Just let them know. We have a search warrant this time, and we're acting in accordance with the law. A meeting would just be a waste of time. Let's get straight to the point and tell the others to start working. We need to find as much evidence as possible to take down this company."

"No need for all that trouble, just follow me."

Yang Jian, "Who would put evidence out there for you to find? If you can find it, is it still evidence?"

"These kinds of companies definitely keep their secrets very well hidden. I think using some unconventional methods would be more effective. Just be prepared to take over."

Extreme measures!

The power of a demon?

Zhang Hua thought to himself.