Chapter 43

"Of course I knew it!"

After hearing this, Xia Tianqi's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

"The biggest drawback of having a ghostly constitution is that it requires more honor points than ordinary people.

The most typical example is the improvement of one's own abilities.

People with a ghostly constitution improve differently from ordinary people. I've explained before that those with a ghostly constitution can directly confront ghosts without any medium.

However, ordinary people need to use 'techniques' to fight ghosts.

This is similar to the internal martial arts and secret manuals in martial arts novels, which rely on these things to deal with ghosts.

However, people with a ghostly constitution cannot learn these techniques because the ghostly energy in their bodies is incompatible with these techniques. Therefore, they can only take another path to improve themselves, and that path is—constitution enhancement!"

"Constitution enhancement?"

Xia Tianqi's heart suddenly raced a few times, and he asked uncertainly:

"How exactly does this enhancement work? Could I possibly become a superhuman?"

"If you have enough honor points, it should be possible," the middle-aged man said with a half-smile, then continued:

"However, this enhancement is divided into two stages. One is suppression and familiarization, and the other is enhancement.

What suppression and familiarization mean, in simple terms, is suppressing the ghostly energy in your body and becoming familiar with controlling it. Only after this can you proceed to enhancement."

"Does that mean the ghostly energy in my body is still alive?"

"I've said before that you and it have already merged into one. You are it, and it is you; there is no separation. However, ghostly energy has powerful abilities and grudges. If you can't suppress these grudges and skillfully control this energy, you will gradually become ghostified, until you completely lose your will and become a ghost controlled by grudges!"

"If it's as serious as you say, why am I still standing here fine, and I've never suppressed it before?"

The middle-aged man's explanation didn't fully convince Xia Tianqi, or rather, he wanted to understand this point more clearly, rather than it being glossed over.

"That's because the ghostly energy in your body hasn't been activated yet, but it will be sooner or later. To be on the safe side, I suggest you first suppress and familiarize yourself with it before proceeding to enhancement.

Of course, since I don't have a ghostly constitution myself, I'm not very familiar with this area. You'll have to explore more on your own."

"Alright. So you don't know either."

Xia Tianqi sighed helplessly. He wanted to complain about the middle-aged man, but then he thought that the man didn't owe him anything. Although he didn't fully resolve his doubts, he did answer his questions, which was better than the middle-aged man who interviewed him initially.

Thinking this, Xia Tianqi felt somewhat grateful to the middle-aged man. If the man had agreed to go out for a meal, he would have definitely invited him for a couple of drinks, thinking that he might be able to get some favors in the future.

Just as Xia Tianqi was calculating this, the middle-aged man stood up from his chair:

"I've told you everything I know and can answer. The rest is up to you to explore and summarize. If you have no more questions, you can go back now."

At this point, the middle-aged man seemed to remember something and pulled out a bank card from his pocket, handing it to Xia Tianqi:

"By the way, this is your salary card. Your salary will be credited on the 15th of each month. The salary for the probationary period has already been credited, and the salary for regular employees will start from next month. Additionally, on the 4th of each month, you will receive a fuel allowance and a living allowance. As long as you don't spend too extravagantly, it should be enough."

Xia Tianqi took the card from the middle-aged man. Despite his efforts to control himself, a happy smile still appeared on his face. After all, whether it was for studying abroad or finding a job, it was all about making a living, and ultimately, it was all about money.

Many people break the law, even resort to stealing and robbing, simply because it earns them more and faster.

It was the same for him. Although dealing with supernatural events was a matter of life and death, he was free the rest of the time, and the salary and benefits were quite generous, which made him feel a bit more balanced.

"I have no more questions."

Xia Tianqi knew very well that even if he said he had questions, the middle-aged man wouldn't answer them. The underlying message was to pack up and leave quickly.

Seeing Xia Tianqi nod affirmatively, the middle-aged man's expression relaxed somewhat, and he indicated for him to take his work ID:

"The dormitory is located at 130 Century Avenue. Your new car is also there; here are the keys. As for your current car, it will be left for the next intern."

The middle-aged man then handed Xia Tianqi the keys to a BMW X5, marking his transition from an intern to a regular employee.

Taking the keys to the new car, Xia Tianqi was quite happy. To be honest, this was his favorite car. He thought he might never be able to afford it even if he worked his whole life, but he never expected to be driving it right after graduating from university.

This couldn't help but make him marvel at the unpredictability of fate, which was truly hard to control.

Just as he was about to leave, Xia Tianqi realized he hadn't asked the middle-aged man's name, so he stopped and asked:

"I don't even know your name, or if you'll be my superior in the future."

"My name is Fu Haiyi. I will temporarily be your supervisor, but someone will take over after a while. If there are any tasks, you will receive them through your watch."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for explaining so much to me." Xia Tianqi said this sincerely.

"Surviving is more important than anything. Good luck!"

"..."

Leaving the Golden Tower, Xia Tianqi followed the address given by Fu Haiyi and took a taxi there.

Sitting in the car, he watched the Golden Tower gradually become smaller in his view. Xia Tianqi had a feeling that the next time he returned, he would be completely different.

The location of Century Avenue was somewhat remote, but from the perspective of the villa area, this location was excellent. Villa areas are usually in the countryside, but 130 Century Avenue was still within the city.

After about 40 minutes of driving, the car finally stopped. Xia Tianqi paid and eagerly jumped out of the car.

Standing on the wide Century Avenue, Xia Tianqi found that this was a villa area with large villas that had yards.

"Living in a villa, driving a nice car, the only thing missing from my dream life is a goddess."

Xia Tianqi suddenly felt like his dreams were coming true. To be honest, if he had a goddess by his side, he would have no regrets even if he died, because he would have experienced everything worth experiencing.

For a man, success is essentially about money, power, and women.

And now, he felt that these things were very close to him.

Finding the villa with the number 130, Xia Tianqi saw that the outer gate was open. Looking inside, he vaguely saw a swimming pool and a lecherous back figure standing by the pool, wearing only a pair of shorts.