Proofreader & Editor: Lotas
Yang Jian left the Hongfa Temple.
He didn't get the answers he was looking for. He only confirmed one thing: the white bone tree and the three-meter-tall shadow that had been imprisoned had vanished without a trace and had not resurfaced within Dachang City.
But he had a premonition that somewhere in this world, that ghost had already made its appearance.
Some unimaginable horror was brewing.
With the world being so vast, who knew which unlucky place would suffer from the ghost's resurgence.
Just like the existence of the ghost infant, it posed little threat at first, undetectable within a large city, but once it fully revived, it would bring catastrophic disaster.
"I can't worry about everything. In a world where fierce ghosts are reviving, the dangers are not limited to just that one entity. This world is like a dilapidated house, leaking everywhere. It's enough to just take care of my own patch," Yang Jian thought to himself.
He wasn't an overly ambitious person. Since becoming a ghost controller, all he thought about was simply surviving, living well.
If he couldn't live, then he would choose to die well.
Yang Jian wasn't too worried about what the future held. He believed that as long as he didn't die, managing Dachang City shouldn't be too difficult.
When Yang Jian returned to his residential complex, he found a military vehicle parked at the entrance.
Zhao Jianguo had come to visit at some unknown time.
He was sitting in the living room drinking tea with two Interpol officers, seemingly waiting for Yang Jian's arrival.
When Yang Jian saw Zhao Jianguo, he paused for a moment, then said, "Captain Zhao, when did you find the time to visit my home? Is there some official business you need me for?"
Upon seeing Yang Jian, Zhao Jianguo immediately set down his teacup and smiled, "I've tried contacting you several times. Every time I called, you said it wasn't convenient to talk. I had no choice but to come in person. I hope I haven't troubled you."
"It's no trouble, as long as you don't bring any," Yang Jian replied. "People like Captain Zhao usually don't visit without some pressing matter, right?"
"Haha, that's not entirely true. Indeed, there is a good matter this time, but let's set that aside for now. Take a look at this first." Zhao Jianguo pulled out a document bag from beside him.
Inside was an autopsy report and several photos of the deceased.
"Last time, didn't you want to investigate Zhao Kaiming? There's news. This is the latest case report. Take a look."
Yang Jian took it with a skeptical look, glanced through it, and immediately furrowed his brows, "Gunshot wound, bled to death? Cause of death… suicide? Zhao Kaiming committed suicide?"
He found it hard to believe.
Zhao Kaiming was quite a character, having outsmarted everyone and bred such a calamity as the ghost infant, only to receive his death report a few days later.
"Suicide by gunshot, with complete evidence and no doubts," Zhao Jianguo said. "The body is now preserved in an ice coffin. Would you like to see it for yourself?"
"No need, I have no interest in the dead," Yang Jian replied. "But for someone like him to commit suicide by gunshot, I find it hard to believe."
"The reasons are unclear, but something very strange happened around him."
Zhao Jianguo suddenly lowered his voice, "I've investigated Zhao Kaiming's family situation and found that his wife, daughter, parents, and relatives all died mysteriously within a year."
"No wounds, no autopsy reports, no death certificates… I think Zhao Kaiming used his position as an Interpol officer to delete this information. And from his communications, it's clear that his family is indeed deceased."
Yang Jian replied, "I knew his entire family was dead."
"That's why this news is so strange. Do you know who reported Zhao Kaiming's death? His uncle, a man who had been dead for half a year. And after verification, it wasn't just Zhao Kaiming's uncle; his parents, wife, and child, who should have all died mysteriously, have all reappeared," Zhao Jianguo said.
"So, did Zhao Kaiming succeed? Did his whole family come back to life?" Yang Jian's expression shifted slightly.
That ghost could actually revive the dead.
Unbelievable.
Zhao Jianguo continued, "Yes, his missing family members all reappeared and were revived, but he died. Although it was suicide by gunshot, I can't be completely certain if there was a supernatural element involved."
"Whether there was a supernatural event or not, Zhao Kaiming is dead, and that's the best outcome. He was a dangerous man, willing to sacrifice the entire Dachang City to revive his family. Even if he didn't commit suicide, I would have helped him do it," Yang Jian said calmly.
If it hadn't been for guarding the corpse of the hungry ghost a few days ago, which delayed him, he would have already gone to settle the score with Zhao Kaiming.
Later, when Dachang City was taken over, Yang Jian lost his best chance to act.
After all, killing someone in front of the Interpol headquarters was an incredibly foolish thing to do. If he were to kill, it had to be without leaving any evidence.
"Zhao Kaiming was indeed a dangerous person. His death is letting him off easy. Otherwise, we would have had to arrest him. Once convicted, execution by firing squad would have been inevitable," Zhao Jianguo expressed his deep hatred for the man.
If it weren't for his indulgence of the ghost infant, such an S-class supernatural event would never have occurred.
"The man is dead, so this matter is concluded. What's the other matter?" Yang Jian asked.
"Tomorrow there's an important meeting, and I hope you can attend. The supernatural events in Dachang City have ended, and the remaining rescue operations are no longer our concern. The other Interpol officers will also be returning to their posts, so there's a temporary meeting. Mainly, it's for you to greet others and get acquainted."
"Of course, there are also some work reports. After all, this incident was too significant, and some questions can only be answered by you personally. Afterwards, there will be some significant rewards for your contributions."
"You'll probably have to make a trip to Dajing City."
Yang Jian replied, "Sounds troublesome?"
"It's just a formality, think of it as a trip. You're now an Interpol officer for Dachang City, and there are some protocols you still need to follow. Plus, there are some benefits you should personally claim," Zhao Jianguo said with a smile. "Anyway, this is much easier than dealing with supernatural events."
Yang Jian thought about it and agreed. Since he had chosen to join Interpol, it was natural to show his face.
"I understand. Once I finish up some matters in Dachang City, I'll consider going to Dajing City."
Dajing City is the capital, probably the safest city in Asia now, without a doubt.
"Good, then I won't disturb you any longer. Tomorrow at eight, still at the city stadium," Zhao Jianguo said.
"I'll be there on time," Yang Jian replied.
After seeing off Zhao Jianguo, he vaguely felt that he was now under the close watch of various parties.
Although it was subtle, from Zhao Jianguo's personal visit and the invitation to Dajing City, it was evident.
Indeed.
Yang Jian had shown unprecedented value, having resolved an S-class supernatural event on his own. In the circle of ghost controllers, his fame had likely already spread far and wide.
No one wanted to see a grassroots hero rise!
For some reason, looking at the death photo of Zhao Kaiming on the table, Yang Jian recalled the last words he said to him.
He faintly felt that becoming too famous was not necessarily a good thing.
From an obscure ghost controller to a globally known figure overnight, it would bring countless benefits but also endless troubles.
"Take it one step at a time; overthinking is useless," Yang Jian put away the death report, planning to store it.
And just as he was, as usual, staying at home to study the changes in his body.
Outside the Guanjiang residential complex, a few uninvited guests appeared.
"Does that Ghost Eye Interpol officer, Yang Jian, live in this complex?"
A young man with a lean build and handsome features stood on the opposite side of the river, looking over here.
"The information should be correct. Although the Asian branch is trying hard to cover it up, some basic information can still be found. After all, it's been made public, and Interpol data isn't secret internally," a companion said.
"Should we pay a visit?"
The young man thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, we should pay a visit, but not now."