Chapter 54

At this moment, a strange scene unfolded in the mall.

A group of successful adults were lying on the ground, pushing themselves backward with their feet, moving like caterpillars, with occasional expressions of unusual joy on their faces.

"It really works, those ghosts don't seem to see us; they are all standing there motionless," Mr. Tang said with excitement.

They had already slid from the fifth floor to the fourth floor.

They had passed through the most dangerous area.

If everything went smoothly, they would soon be able to leave.

"Manager Li, how can you slide so fast? You're already on the third floor?" Mr. Tang asked in surprise.

Manager Li continued sliding backward and said, "I wasn't used to it before, but now that I am, I think I can slide even faster. Boss, is your movement not standard enough? Look at my movements; they are smooth and efficient, aren't they?"

"Wait for me, don't leave me behind," Master Luo said anxiously.

His somewhat overweight body moved slowly, and he was the last one.

Yang Jian followed behind, watching the group of people slide down from the fifth floor like caterpillars, and couldn't help but laugh.

At this moment, no one dared to say he was laughing too much.

Because without Yang Jian's method, they would have no chance of escaping so smoothly.

Although the escape movement was somewhat embarrassing for adults.

"Hey, Jiang Yan, how's it going on your end?" Yang Jian said into the walkie-talkie.

"I, I'm fine. I've already found the old surveillance footage and will soon be able to pinpoint the ghost's true location... The ghost first appeared on the fifth floor, and the first victim was also on the fifth floor," Jiang Yan said nervously. "Why are you all leaving? You won't leave me here alone, right?"

"I'll send these pig teammates out first and come back to get you. Don't worry, as long as you don't run around, you'll be fine. Keep the line open, and call me if there's any danger," Yang Jian said.

"Okay, okay," Jiang Yan was afraid that Yang Jian would leave her behind.

She felt a bit relieved after hearing this.

It was now evening.

Several police cars were parked at the mall entrance, and a quarantine zone had been set up with warning lines.

The entire area was sealed off.

"How's the situation in the mall?"

Liu Jianming, the police captain in charge of the case, looked tired and frowned at the closed mall.

An officer said, "Captain Liu, we received a report that a murderer appeared here, possibly related to the previous mall disappearances. However, according to the neighboring shop owners, about an hour ago, the mall owner, Mr. Tang An, invited a feng shui master to perform a ritual and deliberately sealed off the entire mall... We don't know the current situation inside."

Liu Jianming said, "If it's really a murderer, that would be better. Prepare to break in and rescue the trapped people."

"Yes, Captain."

Immediately, the officers outside began to act, using tools to force open the mall's main door.

In no time, the lock was broken.

The main door was quickly opened.

As soon as the door opened, a foul smell of decay hit everyone, and those nearby almost vomited.

Liu Jianming's expression changed slightly.

He had dealt with various criminal cases for years and had seen many corpses. He could immediately recognize this smell.

It was... the smell of a corpse.

"Everyone, be careful, don't go in yet."

Liu Jianming had a vague feeling that the mall's disappearance case was not so simple. During the previous investigation, they lacked evidence and could only temporarily seal off the mall.

However, not long after.

The people outside the mall were stunned.

They saw a man in a suit lying on the ground inside the dimly lit mall, his face showing excitement, sliding quickly toward the door like a caterpillar.

What is this?

No, there was more than one person lying on the ground and sliding.

Behind them were the mall owner, Mr. Tang An, the feng shui master, Luo, and several surviving mall employees, forming a chain from the upper floors of the mall, each person's legs pushing with great force, their movements as if trained, neat and orderly.

"Stay back, wait for them to safely leave the mall before rescuing them. Everyone, be cautious of any sudden situations," Liu Jianming said.

Manager Li, seeing the mall door open and the police outside, felt like he had found a savior and was almost in tears. His sliding movements became even faster, and a normal person couldn't keep up with him.

Finally, he had managed to escape from this terrifying mall alive.

"Great, I didn't die, I survived," Manager Li felt more excited and happy than ever in his life.

"Captain Liu, what's going on here?" someone asked, dumbfounded.

Liu Jianming said with a complex expression, "I'm not sure, let's ask them first."

"Don't, don't pull me up, I can still slide. I'll get up after sliding a bit further," Manager Li refused to stand up and insisted on sliding to the quarantine line before standing up.

Seeing these people escape successfully, Yang Jian's mission was complete.

He had earned the money.

"Yang Jian, since the mall situation is resolved, with your abilities, if we work together, we have a high chance of catching that ghost. Do you want to collaborate?" Yan Li, who had just slid out of the mall, stood up and said.

Collaborate to catch a ghost?

Yang Jian said, "Isn't life good? Why catch a ghost?"

"My main purpose here is to catch a ghost. I estimate that the ghost in this mall is at most a restricted-level entity, not very terrifying. If we can catch it... it would be very valuable."

Yan Li said, "But my abilities are limited. If you join me, we have a good chance."

"What's the benefit?" Yang Jian asked.

Yan Li whispered, "In the underground market, a captured ghost is worth at least one billion. Major companies, large corporations, and even government departments secretly buy them. If it's a higher-level ghost, the price will be even higher. We ghost masters don't live long, and you know that. If we succeed in this deal, even if we die, we can leave enough money for our families."

Yang Jian shook his head, "Money is never enough, but I don't need to risk my life for one billion. Besides, I've earned enough today to support my family."

"Moreover, if we really want to catch a ghost, we have to use the power of a powerful ghost, which you know is dangerous. I think you've used the power of a powerful ghost enough today. If we do it again... I'm worried your ghost will come out."

Yan Li said, "I know my situation well. I can handle this. And don't you want to know how ghost masters can survive? Are you willing to do nothing and wait to die?"

The method to survive?

These words struck Yang Jian's heart.

"Catching a ghost not only earns money but also valuable information. In fact, the method for ghost masters to survive has already been discovered. In Dachang City, someone has succeeded... living for more than half a year without any issues, and even using the power of a powerful ghost multiple times. They seem to have found a way to control the evil ghost and revive," Yan Li hesitated for a moment before revealing this information.

If he didn't reveal this, he wouldn't be able to persuade Yang Jian.

"Really?" Yang Jian's heart stirred; he was indeed tempted.

He remembered the words on the human skin.

The method to control an evil ghost would be revealed in three months.

But he had little chance of surviving for three months.

So he needed to master the method to control the evil ghost in advance, not wait for it to be revealed in three months.

He couldn't risk his life on future changes.

Who knows what the future holds, and the words on the human skin weren't reliable.

"Think about it carefully. Take advantage of the ghost still being in the mall and make a decision quickly. Once the ghost leaves the mall, it will be hard to find such a ghost that we understand and isn't too terrifying," Yan Li said.

"Give me a minute to think."

Yang Jian neither agreed nor refused, needing to weigh the options.

However, while he was thinking, Manager Li approached with a few police officers.

"It's this security guard. He extorted and blackmailed me in the mall. I have transfer records on my phone, which are evidence..." Manager Li pointed at Yang Jian angrily, reporting the transfer.

Accusing Yang Jian of extortion.

"Sir, we need your cooperation in investigating a case," an officer said formally.

"Hmm?" Yang Jian turned to look at Manager Li.

You want to cause trouble, you caterpillar?