The Vanishing Corpse

Because Master Luo was going to perform a ritual, the entire mall was closed, not even the emergency exits were spared.

I really don't know how this young man named Yan Li appeared in the mall; I didn't see him at all during the previous patrols.

Could he have arrived much earlier?

Was he the one I sensed in the mall these past two days?

Yang Jian sized up this person named Yan Li, his mind racing with many thoughts.

But how could the already rotting corpse be explained? He hadn't found this corpse during previous patrols either.

Moreover, the severed neck of the corpse was flat and clean, a wound that could only be made by a milling cutter used for processing products in a factory. Yet, bizarrely, no blood had flowed from the corpse.

Boss Tang, Manager Li, and Master Luo, along with their group, looked at Yan Li, who was walking over as if nothing had happened, with a hint of terror.

A murderer? A madman? Or a Yao?

Many thoughts flashed through their minds at once.

Yan Li reached out his hand towards Boss Tang, but Boss Tang took a few steps back, not shaking his hand. He asked with some fear, "Who exactly are you? What do you want?"

"I'm here just to talk business with you, Boss Tang. I wonder if you're interested?" he said with a smile, retracting his hand.

"What business?"

Yan Li said, "If I'm not mistaken, your mall is hiding a ghost. The people who went missing from your mall before were all killed by that ghost. And right now, that ghost is still hidden somewhere in the mall, watching us. I can help you solve this matter, but in return, I want five million."

Boss Tang understood. This person was here to extort him.

He had already invited a master, why would he need this guy of unknown origin?

Before he could speak, Master Luo sneered, "Young man, what school are you from? Do you know the rules? And you're so young, looking no more than twenty. Do you understand feng shui or the Eight Trigrams? I'm afraid you're just a self-taught amateur. I will handle Boss Tang's problem today. If you know what's good for you, get out."

"Otherwise, I'll have security escort you out."

Yan Li also mocked, "A charlatan who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Feng shui? That might fool some nouveau riche, but your feng shui tricks are useless now because there's a real ghost here. If that ghost comes out, will your wooden sword work? Your useless paper talismans? Even if you invited the Buddha from the temple, it would be useless."

"Also, I warn you, you'd better watch your tone. Otherwise, I'll dig out your heart and stuff it into your mouth."

His previously smiling face suddenly changed, becoming somewhat ferocious and cold. He grabbed Master Luo and lifted him up, his strength surprisingly immense.

His sinister tone made it impossible to doubt that he would do as he said.

Cold sweat broke out on Master Luo's forehead, and panic flashed in his eyes. He instinctively felt fear towards the person in front of him.

This person was like the most vicious murderer in prison, cold-blooded and violent.

No, even the most vicious murderer wasn't as sinister and terrifying as him.

"This person is definitely a ghost wielder." Yang Jian, seeing his terrifying demeanor that was unlike a normal person, was certain that he was also someone who had been tormented by the ghost within him.

When a ghost resides in a person's body, they are constantly influenced by the vengeful ghost.

This change happens subtly.

Yang Jian had already felt this change.

"Security, security, quickly, quickly subdue this person and make him release Master Luo immediately." Manager Li's face changed, and he urged them on.

Liu Qiang hesitated for a moment, then had to force himself to walk over.

"What's wrong with you security guards? Why aren't you coming to help? Do you still want your jobs? Get over here now."

Manager Li, seeing Yang Jian standing still and not obeying orders, immediately pointed at him and shouted angrily.

Yang Jian said, "You fired me earlier, I'm no longer a security guard at the mall. I'll return this uniform later, which means I'm no longer under your command. You can resolve this yourselves."

"And stop pointing and yelling. Even though you're the mall manager, if you push me too far, I don't mind giving you a beating."

"Damn it." Manager Li's face turned green with anger.

Are all security guards this tough now? He fired him before, and now he's arguing with him.

Boss Tang said, "Young man, I am the owner of the mall. If you are willing to help, you are still a member of the company. I will even give you a raise later. What do you say?"

"I think this job is a bit dangerous. It's better to find another job." Yang Jian said indifferently, "I appreciate the boss's kind offer."

Boss Tang also felt a pang of frustration. He didn't blame Yang Jian, but instead, he gave Manager Li a strange look.

This manager is an idiot. I'll replace him later.

This mall was already having trouble hiring people. We finally had two strong young security guards, and it was a time when we needed people. And you, showing off your authority, fired one of them. Now he's on strike and refusing to help. You're so good at yelling, why don't you step up now?

"Call the police quickly." Boss Tang suppressed his temper and ordered in a low voice.

Sister Li behind him quickly came to her senses, immediately picked up her phone, and started calling the police.

"Brother, calm down." Liu Qiang forced himself to walk over, not daring to provoke this strange young man too much.

After all, he was just earning a salary, not worth risking his life.

"I am very calm. If I weren't calm, you would all be dead by now." Yan Li revealed a cold smile at the corner of his mouth. He slowly put down the pale-faced Master Luo, then pushed him forcefully, throwing him to the ground.

"Boss, the police have been called." Sister Li said in a low voice.

Boss Tang nodded. "Don't act rashly for now. Let's try to stabilize this person."

Looking at the corpse emitting a rotten smell nearby, this person named Yan Li was very likely the murderer. It was estimated that he was also responsible for the previous disappearances in the mall.

"Boss Tang, I think we can continue our previous conversation. Five million, and I'll help you catch that ghost so your mall can operate normally, how about it?" Yan Li said.

"You, you're asking for too much," Boss Tang said with a solemn expression.

"Compared to the things in your mall, my price is quite fair," Yan Li grinned.

"If it were a little lower, I might consider it." Boss Tang was stalling for time, believing Yan Li to be the murderer and having already called the police.

Yang Jian watched Yan Li and Boss Tang haggle, shaking his head inwardly.

This Yan Li is too reckless.

Although supernatural events are endless worldwide, most people still don't believe in them.

Demanding five million right off the bat, no one would agree.

Only when Boss Tang truly sees the ghost and understands its terror will business be easier to discuss.

With his previous transaction with Wang Bin, Yang Jian had gained some experience.

But just as the atmosphere grew heavy...

Suddenly.

A sound of lights turning off echoed.

The entire mall was plunged into darkness.

A power outage?

Everyone froze.

"No," Yan Li's expression suddenly changed. He looked up sharply at the fifth floor of the mall.

In the dim environment, a figure vaguely stood by the glass railing on the fifth floor, seemingly looking down at them.

And that figure seemed to have no head.

"It's finally appeared?" Yan Li said with a hint of madness.

Immediately, ignoring everyone else, he sprinted up the escalator.

"Hmm?" Yang Jian narrowed his eyes, also noticing the figure on the fifth floor, but then he frowned.

Because the stench of a corpse was on the first floor.

Is the ghost upstairs, or downstairs?

"Ah~!" Suddenly, an employee screamed, pointing in a direction on the first floor.

This female employee was Wei Xiaohong, a cashier around twenty-five years old.

"What's going on? It's just a power outage, don't make such a fuss," Manager Li scolded. "Now that the killer is gone, hurry up and open the doors to leave. Someone will be here to handle this matter later."

"No, it's not that. The body that person dropped just now, it, it's gone," Wei Xiaohong stammered, pointing to where the corpse had been.

Looking again, there was nothing there.

The corpse had truly vanished.

Seeing this, everyone's pupils contracted, and a chill ran through their bodies.

But the stench of a corpse in the air remained, and it seemed to be getting stronger.