Circle of Friends

"I don't know much about the situation abroad, but domestically, when paranormal events first occur, the first people to come into contact with them are some ordinary citizens. These people gathered together and formed the initial Supernatural Forum, which is the organization that Ye Zhen in Dahai City is currently in charge of."

"However, although the Supernatural Forum that Ye Zhen was in charge of started the earliest, it was not Ye Zhen who initially intervened in paranormal events with a real purpose, but them."

Inside the room, Li Yao sat on the sofa, wearing a bathrobe, drinking coffee while explaining the situation to Yang Jian in her sexy voice.

"So, who are they? A large group of Ghost Tamer?" Yang Jian asked calmly.

Li Yao smiled confidently as before, "No, they refer to a group of capitalists. As you know, many wealthy people are quite superstitious, so by chance they encountered real supernatural phenomena and became deeply curious, which gradually led to the formation of a circle."

"The earliest wealthy individuals to enter this circle have become a formidable force in the country that cannot be ignored."

"With the operation of capital, they had enough funds and the speed to uncover the truth of paranormal events. So they built laboratories, recruited Ghost Tamer with paranormal abilities, and even acquired some imprisoned vengeful ghosts."

"It has to be said that these capitalists have a very sharp eye; while others were afraid of this paranormal event, they saw an opportunity."

"However, this situation did not last long. Later, the state intervened and began to forcefully requisition certain special items. Naturally, these capitalists did not choose to resist, but instead continued to participate in a series of subsequent plans through cooperation."

Li Yao's beautiful eyes swept over Yang Jian as she said this, "You should have met that Professor Wang before, right? He initially worked for that group of people. After all, in the early days, they were the only ones researching these things. Even the Ping An Building and Ping An Hotel in J City were built with their investment, and they hold a considerable share of the shares."

Hearing this, Yang Jian finally understood.

Early on, a group of wealthy people were uncovering paranormal events and began to study them. In the early stages of paranormal events, the power of money was terrifying; once it was put into operation, its advantages were immense.

Whether it's recruiting Ghost Tamer, acquiring imprisoned vengeful spirits, or researching special events, they gain more than they imagined.

Later, with the government's intervention, these capitalists handed over everything through cooperation.

Although it appears they've lost money, because of the partnership, they still possess a vast amount of resources.

"No wonder those people were so confident, so outspoken in wanting to take me down. Now that you mention it, they certainly have the right to do so," Yang Jian said.

Li Yao continued, "Unfortunately, their advantages are not as great as we imagined. With the increasing number of paranormal events, the rise in level, the deliberate targeting from Headquarters, and the formation of civilian clubs, they have still lost a lot. Now the Captain Plan has begun, and this is another revolution."

"You also know about the Captain Plan. Headquarters needs to cooperate with Professor Wang to train a group of top-notch Ghost Tamer, so the selection is very important. If they don't secure enough spots, then the advantages they've accumulated will be lost."

"So this is their final madness; they'll wipe out anyone who stands in their way, including you."

Yang Jian frowned upon hearing this. "With such precious spots, a bunch of financial giants are fighting tooth and nail for them, so naturally a nobody like me with no money or power is going to be kicked aside?"

"That's how it is." Li Yao nodded and said, "Moreover, the Captain Plan is just a prerequisite for starting the next plan. Although I don't know what it is, it must be very important. You wouldn't normally be involved in this struggle, but you solved the S-class paranormal incident, which was a great achievement, and you suddenly came into everyone's sight, so you were nominated."

"With all parties vying for a spot, if none of them can achieve their desired outcome, someone like you, without power or influence, might get lucky and become a balancing point, successfully securing a spot."

Yang Jian understood what he meant.

The meaning is simple: things are limited, and fighting over them leads to an unfair distribution, so it's better to give the extra bit to someone insignificant.

If you can't have it, and I can't have it either, then everyone's happy.

"So some people will try to win you over, because if they do, they're securing a potential spot. Of course, if you refuse, they'll also resent you, because they don't want a spot to fall into someone else's hands," Li Yao said. "It's a game of power and capital, and you just happened to get caught up in it."

"Boring," Yang Jian coldly scoffed.

"What kind of time is this to be playing these tricks? If a supernatural event happens, we're all doomed. Forget about anything else."

Li Yao put down her coffee, a slight smile appearing on her lips. "You can't say that. This is, after all, the human world. Where there are interests, there are conflicts. Although supernatural events can have very serious consequences, none of them have happened yet, at least not in J City. The current situation is also under control."

"They are well aware that the world is changing, and the more it changes, the more they need to plan for the future. After all, not everyone is Ghost Tamer, and even Ghost Tamer face the risk of vengeful spirits resurrecting."

"Let's put this matter aside for now. Before I become the captain, no one will bother to deal with me. I'll only be targeted once I've been confirmed as the Captain Plan. When that happens, just let me know if you're in danger, and I'll find a way to resolve it." Yang Jian thought for a moment and decided that this matter wasn't important at the moment. What was important was changing his own situation.

He couldn't control the third ghost, nor could he solve the problem of the revival of the vengeful spirit; no matter how much he thought about it, it was useless.

Li Yao nodded. "Don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on them for you at the company. I'll notify you as soon as there's any movement. If they really have to make a move, we'll definitely strike first. They don't know about our relationship, so we can catch them off guard. Before that, I'll also collect information on the Ghost Tamer over there so you can be prepared."

"Very good." Yang Jian nodded.

"By the way, the faction they've built up is internally called 'the circle of friends.'"

Yang Jian paused for a moment, then said, "A rather understated name."

"Knock knock knock!"

Just as the two were talking, there was a knock on the door.

"It seems you have other things to do today. I'll change my clothes and go now. We can have a proper chat another time." Li Yao immediately stood up, with a seductive smile on her face.

She didn't want others to know about her relationship with Yang Jian, lest it get out and affect their plans.

Yang Jian didn't say anything, but simply walked over and opened the door.

But Zhang Lei, with a stiff expression, suddenly stood outside the door.

"Yang Jian, you're going to be late."

Yang Jian thought for a moment and said, "About the training?"

"I thought you had forgotten, so I came to call you. Besides, you didn't seem to be in your room yesterday; I knocked on your door but no one answered."

Zhang Lei's face was stiff and expressionless, his mouth opening and closing mechanically like a cold corpse as he spoke.

Yang Jian, "Sorry, I didn't hear you."

He said he wasn't home. If Li Yao heard that, she might become suspicious, because in Li Yao's memory, the two of them had spent a crazy and wonderful night here.

Just as Zhang Lei was about to speak, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a mature and sexy woman with disheveled hair flashing past in the room behind Yang Jian.

"I didn't expect you to still have this kind of interest. Not bad, I thought you were like me and had lost interest in women."

He gave a smile that was initially somewhat lewd, but because his expression was stiff, it looked rather eerie and frightening.

"We need to find something to relieve the stress, right? Since it's time, give me a few minutes, I'll pack up and leave," Yang Jian said.

Zhang Lei said, "Okay, I'll wait for you downstairs."

After he left, Yang Jian went back inside to pack his things.

There's not much to pack, really. The only things I need to be careful with are these weird old newspapers and the human skin paper. Otherwise, nothing much.

"Are you going to training? That means we won't be able to see each other for at least seven days."

Li Yao's sexy voice rang out as she walked over and hugged Yang Jian from behind, looking somewhat reluctant to part.

Yang Jian paused for a moment, then casually said, "You should know my schedule. While I'm away, please take care of my mother at my company. If anything happens to her, please let me know immediately."

"Don't worry, Auntie will be fine with me here. Besides, people on WeChat Moments wouldn't be so bored as to hurt an ordinary person," Li Yao said.

"That's good."

Yang Jian, "Don't reveal any weaknesses in front of them, or it will be very dangerous."

"I didn't expect you to care about me so much. It's okay, I'll take good care of myself, and so will you," Li Yao said sweetly.

The danger Yang Jian was in didn't refer to her, but to himself.

The matter of altering memories must absolutely not be revealed now; if it is, I will most likely be dealt with.

No one would feel comfortable Ghost Tamer with the ability to alter memories live.

Because it's just too dangerous.

Only when Yang Jian has enough confidence will this ability not pose a danger.

After finishing tidying up, Yang Jian gave Li Yao a deep look.

This woman, whom he loathed yesterday, now seems to have truly become his woman after her memories have been altered. She is wholeheartedly devoted to him, and her face shows a happy and sweet expression, without the slightest hint of reluctance.

Yang Jian felt a slight chill run down his spine, and left the room as Li Yao waved and smiled.

Even after he left, he could still faintly hear Li Yao humming a cheerful tune in the room, as if she were truly in love and oblivious to everything else.

"Ghosts are truly terrifying."

Hearing the cheerful tunes drifting over, Yang Jian felt a strange chill and quickened his pace.

Thanks to the boss: Young Master WV's Silver Alliance.