Leaving the traditional Chinese dicine shop, Yang Jian checked the ti—it was already evening.
Too many things had happened today, from the headquarters eting, to Zhang Xiangguang's ghost painting plan, and then the conversation with the elderly man from the Republic of China era. He had been busy all day and decided to return to Dachang City for so sleep.
The major issues had been dealt with, and he had no mind for the remaining trivial matters.
As for the still unfinished headquarters eting, Yang Jian felt there was no need to continue it.
After all, most of the captains were busy with their own issues.
At Guanjiang Residential Complex, in a five-story villa with its lights on, there was an indoor swimming pool on the third floor. The water in this pool was cold and deep, as if connected to an unknown abyss.
Soon.
In the clear pool water, a human figure erged, accompanied by the sound of splashing water, as Yang Jian slowly walked out of the pool.
Water splattered everywhere, but soon the water flowed back into the pool, converging at one point, and the rippling pool quickly returned to its previously still state.
This swimming pool was no longer just an ordinary pool but a small Ghost Lake.
If an ordinary person fell in, they would imdiately sink to the bottom and never co up again.
Not to ntion that there were many eerie corpses floating and drifting in the pool.
"Putting the Ghost Lake at ho is not a good choice. Although I've managed to control part of it, there's no guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen."
Yang Jian glanced at it and decided to find so ti to relocate the Ghost Lake elsewhere. At the very least, it couldn't stay at ho anymore.
The third floor's door was locked to prevent anyone from accidentally entering.
However, this didn't affect Yang Jian; he headed to the first-floor living room.
The living room was brilliantly lit, and even though many areas didn't need light, all the lights were turned on.
Clearly, this was Jiang Yan's habit.
She had post-traumatic symptoms from supernatural incidents, habitually turning on all the lights at night, fearing sothing eerie might appear in the darkness. Although this seed a bit wasteful, at tis, this practice was useful.
Because supernatural occurrences would inevitably affect the surrounding environnt, and the circuits could be disrupted.
So, typically, light serves as a good warning.
At this mont.
Jiang Yan and Zhang Liqin were sitting on the sofa, watching TV and playing on their phones, completely unaware of Yang Jian's arrival.
"You two are still as leisurely as ever. I really envy you."
Yang Jian stood at the staircase entrance, observing for a while before speaking slowly.
The two were startled and imdiately looked towards the direction of the voice.
"Yang Jian."
"President Yang."
The two of them showed a bit of joy, knowing that seeing Yang Jian return safely ant that the business trip wasn't too dangerous. Otherwise, things at Shangtong Tower wouldn't be so calm.
"Co upstairs with ; record today's file data. We need to go early to the company tomorrow."
Yang Jian spoke expressionlessly and then turned to walk up the stairs.
"Wait for ."
Jiang Yan giggled and followed, holding Yang Jian's hand, still showing such intimacy.
Soon.
In Yang Jian's room, he recounted everything that had happened today, in detail and truthfully.
Zhang Liqin and Jiang Yan both took responsibility for recording.
"It wasn't a supernatural event?" As the events were being recorded, Jiang Yan was sowhat surprised.
She thought this ti would be another supernatural incident to handle, but it turned out to be attending a headquarters eting and having a fight.
But as the events reached Zhang Xiangguang's Peach Blossom Fountain plan, both Jiang Yan and Zhang Liqin showed looks of shock.
It was surprising that there were such crazy people in the supernatural circle, wanting to pull everyone in the city into the Ghost Domain of the ghost painting world.
Luckily, it failed.
Otherwise, even staying in Dachang City wouldn't be safe; eventually, they'd also end up in the world of ghost painting.
As for the ghost painting issue, both of them were well aware, as the ghost painting incident was also recorded in the notebook, and Li Yang escaped alive from the ghost painting world.
"We almost t our end today."
Jiang Yan exchanged glances with Zhang Liqin beside her, and they could see the panic and unease in each other's eyes.
"Sotis knowing the truth isn't a good thing. The more you know, the more you understand the despair of this world, which is why supernatural incidents need to be covered up. Even if the ans of covering up are crude, as long as they fool most ordinary people, that's enough. Otherwise, the world would fall into chaos."
Yang Jian slowly spoke.
"Is He Yuelian really that beautiful?" Jiang Yan comnted with a strange look, reading the description on the notebook.
Yang Jian nodded: "Very beautiful, flawless. But nothing in this world is flawless, especially not people. The more perfect sothing is, the more terrifying it can be. She is stunning at first glance, but upon closer inspection, she seems eerie. He Yuelian is a product of the supernatural, and now she has mastered incredible supernatural powers, making her very dangerous."
"I really didn't expect that such people exist in this world." Zhang Liqin softly sighed.
"After the records are done, put the notebook away, as per usual. Keep these matters confidential. Of course, feel free to spread them if you like, but you'll be responsible for any danger that cos."
"I'd never talk about it everywhere," Jiang Yan declared with confidence.
She's timid but not foolish; saying such confidential matters would be courting death.
Zhang Liqin also wasn't soone who lacked sense; otherwise, she wouldn't have survived until now. The supernatural files she knew in her head would never be disclosed.
"Alright, it's getting late; you should go rest."
"No, I'm sleeping here tonight."
Jiang Yan blinked, refusing outright.
"What about you?" Yang Jian looked at Zhang Liqin beside him.
"Huh?"
Zhang Liqin was taken aback, then smoothed her hair, her gaze flickering as she whispered softly: "It's already late outside; going back alone feels a bit..."
Silence filled the room for a mont.
"Doesn't matter, as long as you don't disturb ."
Yang Jian maintained a blank expression as he spoke; both his body and mind were cold, devoid of a living person's warmth. Even with the most beautiful woman beside him, he had no thoughts whatsoever.
Soon.
Yang Jian slept alone, entering into a dream.
Only in dreams could he feel emotions change, live as a normal person.
So, dreaming was his best form of rest and his way of maintaining humanity.
Otherwise, keeping the mindset of a ghost master for too long could lead to distorted personality.
"Already asleep so fast?"
Jiang Yan, however, widened her eyes, waving her hand before Yang Jian's face. He was immobile like a corpse, with even his body feeling cold.
"Get so rest early, you have work tomorrow," Zhang Liqin smiled and curled up next to him to sleep.
Although nothing happened tonight, at least she could get a restful sleep.
The next day, Yang Jian awoke from a night of dreams.
In the dream.
He was walking the dog, strolling, and chatted with Zhang Xiangguang for a while, though the conversation was minor. The main purpose was to see if the guy had managed to escape from the dream world.
The result was obvious.
Zhang Xiangguang remained motionless in that private school.
"This guy is indeed trying to scare , wanting to kill him," Yang Jian was completely convinced of Zhang Xiangguang's intentions.
But the more this was the case, the more he had to keep him around.
Maybe he'll be useful in the future.
Upon awakening, Yang Jian didn't have much to do, so he drove around Dachang City early.
Compared to before, the city's vitality seed to have increased recently, regaining so of its bustling and lively atmosphere.
It seems that as long as the city is stable, the influence of supernatural events will gradually fade, leaving no trace behind.
"Everything is normal, no problems."
After driving around Dachang City, Yang Jian returned to Shangtong Tower.
As soon as he got out of the car.
His appearance caught the attention of many people near the tower.
Yang Jian was used to it; he walked into the company with Jiang Yan and Zhang Liqin.
"Good morning, Jian-kun."
At the front desk, a sweet-looking girl bowed and greeted Yang Jian warmly with a hint of delight.
"Keiko?"
Seeing this girl, Yang Jian rembered he had arranged for Keiko to work at the front desk.
Although it's sowhat underutilizing her talents, this was the best choice for Keiko. Otherwise, she could never escape the influence of the Exorcism Club in Japan.
"Are you getting used to working here?" Yang Jian asked.
Keiko replied happily, "With Jian-kun's support, I feel very free here. Not only can I earn a high salary, but I also have a spacious and safe residence. Keiko plans to bring her family to immigrate and settle permanently in Dachang City."
"The Exorcism Club in Japan has problems, so having your family immigrate is a good thing," Yang Jian comnted casually.
But the speaker was careless, while the listener took it to heart.
Those words imdiately fortified Keiko's decision to immigrate, not only bringing her family but also inviting close relatives and friends to move here.
"Well, continue your work. Contact if anything cos up," Yang Jian said.
"I wish Jian-kun success at work," Keiko bowed again.
Following beside him, Jiang Yan stared at the front of Keiko, harboring deep hostility.
"Clearly so young, how can she have such a good figure," she thought, glancing at Zhang Liqin again.
Arriving at the top office of Shangtong Tower.
As usual, Zhang Liqin reported the work situation of the past few days.
The business trip was short, and there wasn't much happening in the company. The only thing noteworthy for Yang Jian was that Zhang Wei decided to hold a class reunion in a few days and asked Yang Jian when he would be free.
"Reply to Zhang Wei that I'm available in the next three days; there's soone I want to et and chat with," Yang Jian said.
"Understood, President Yang," Zhang Liqin nodded, taking note of it.
At this ti, Liu Xiaoyu, working downstairs, walked into the office, saying, "Yang Jian, I have sothing to report."
"You have sothing too? What's it about?" Yang Jian replied.
"Feng Quan returned to Dachang City this morning, accompanied by Liu Qi, whom you should have t at the headquarters eting; he's your classmate," Liu Xiaoyu said.
Yang Jian said, "Liu Qi is quite proactive; he ca right over after the eting, seemingly to discuss sothing with . Just as well, I'll et him at the class reunion."
"Additionally, there's a recent suspected paranormal case in Dachang City currently being investigated by Li Yang. I think it's necessary to inform you; here is the relevant file," Liu Xiaoyu said, handing over a file.
"I patrolled Dachang City earlier; everything was normal, and no paranormal incidents occurred," Yang Jian frowned, taking the docunt.
He flipped through it and got a rough understanding.
Recently, people have been disappearing one after another in Dachang City. The disappearances are random; so happened at work, others while sleeping at ho, and even so while walking on the street... but the number isn't large, only about a dozen missing cases.
"What's the result of Li Yang's investigation?" Yang Jian asked.
"No clues whatsoever."
Liu Xiaoyu shook her head, "But after ruling out possibilities, it's confird not to be human-caused, nor were there traces of a ghost controller, so it's preliminarily determined as a supernatural event."
"I see, I'll check it out today," Yang Jian said.
Since the incident occurred in Dachang City, it gets his attention, and whether it's a supernatural event or not, he intends to solve it.
However, the impact isn't significant; in a city with so many people, a dozen disappearances are really negligible.
"Also, you need to find ti to resolve the Black Umbrella paranormal incident. Although it hasn't caused casualties, it has already had a considerable impact," Liu Xiaoyu said.
"I understand, but that situation is very complex; going there without assurance is like walking into death," Yang Jian replied.
Liu Xiaoyu said, "I'm worried the missing case is related to this incident."
"Is there any direct evidence?" Yang Jian asked.
"No, it's just a hunch. After all, there's only this one paranormal incident out of control near Dachang City, ah, no, there's another one, the Blood Pool near the suburban highway..."
Liu Xiaoyu quickly added; she's been working for days and knows Dachang City's situation well.
Yang Jian was about to say sothing when he suddenly sensed sothing, directing his gaze to an inconspicuous corner of the office.
So ti had passed, and an old-fashioned red cabinet was placed there.
If not careful, he almost overlooked it.
"The Ghost Cabinet? How did this... where's the ghost that was in front of the Ghost Cabinet?"
Yang Jian's expression tensed; he hadn't forgotten that dealing with the Ghost Cabinet required letting the terrifying Wishing Ghost and the Ghost Cabinet create a supernatural conflict, solving two problems at once.
Now the Ghost Cabinet was intact and appeared beside him, yet the Wishing Ghost was missing.
Does this an the supernatural conflict is over?
Moreover, the Ghost Cabinet seed to undergo so changes, no longer appearing in Yang Jian's vision as a curse but placed inconspicuously around, as if reverting to its prior state.
Such changes, does it indicate that the Ghost Cabinet's trading curse has restarted?
"Liu Xiaoyu, help contact soone nad Liu Siyue, accompanied by a girl nad Zhao Xiaoya, whom I arranged to co to Dachang City recently," Yang Jian instructed imdiately.
If the Ghost Cabinet appeared beside him, then that terrifying ghost should have returned to Zhao Xiaoya's side.
Perhaps the missing cases are linked to this ghost.
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