Chapter 64

"Boss, can you help me weld this thing? Just seal it up, it doesn't have to be too neat."

Yang Jian parked his car in front of an aluminum window and door shop that was still open, and handed the gold box to the boss to be welded shut.

As the boss worked with the electric welder, the gold foil on the box began to melt, revealing a crimson bloodstain.

"What is this? It's bleeding?" the boss exclaimed in surprise.

"It's chicken blood, used to ward off evil spirits," Yang Jian lied casually.

"I see."

The boss didn't ask any more questions; after all, he was getting paid.

"Sure enough, if it's not sealed, the ghost's power will seep out... Fortunately, Yan Li's ghost blood has been suppressing it, but this suppression seems to be temporary. Once the blood runs out, the ghost will definitely escape again. Only by sealing the gap can we ensure it stays contained," Yang Jian thought to himself.

He was cautious and immediately had the box welded shut.

If he had delayed, the ghost might have escaped.

After paying, he retrieved the box and returned to his car.

"What is this? It seems so important, and it looks like gold..." Jiang Yan asked curiously.

"Don't ask about things you shouldn't. This is very important to me," Yang Jian said.

Jiang Yan was a smart woman. Seeing how serious Yang Jian was, she wisely didn't ask any more questions.

Soon, the car entered a residential area.

"Come in, don't be shy. This is my rented apartment. I live alone, so you can stay here for a few days if you want," Jiang Yan said.

"I won't stay long, I'll leave in a few days... Also, keep my business confidential; it won't do you any good to talk about it," Yang Jian said seriously.

He was mainly afraid that Jiang Yan would leak the news about the gold box.

At the moment, this was the most precious thing he had.

"I'm going to take a shower. You can do whatever you want," Yang Jian said.

"?" Jiang Yan was taken aback.

Shouldn't I be the one saying that?

"Can I borrow your car? I need to go buy some things; I haven't had dinner yet," Jiang Yan said.

"Sure, take it. I'm a bit hungry too. Just bring me a plate of egg fried rice," Yang Jian said.

"Okay, take your time. I'll be back soon," Jiang Yan said with a smile, taking the car keys and leaving.

Yang Jian watched the woman leave, thinking that having her around for a while wasn't a bad thing. He had already confirmed that she wasn't a ghost.

Having someone to take care of his daily life would give him peace of mind.

Of course, as a form of mutual benefit, he would be responsible for Jiang Yan's safety, at least while they were living together.

"Right, if gold can suppress ghosts, then the demand for gold will increase, and the price will rise... Yan Li mentioned that the price of gold has been rising recently. I have over ten million in cash, and if I don't need it immediately, I can try trading gold. I don't expect to make much, but even a couple of million would be good."

"Hmm, I can ask Jiang Yan about this later. She's an accountant and should know about financial matters."

While showering, Yang Jian looked at the gold box that had been welded shut and began to consider his next steps and plans.

"Yan Li needs some time to contact the buyer, but he mentioned a club that only ghost masters can join. I need to ask him about this."

"But the situation with the International Police seems more complicated than I thought... Besides focusing on methods to suppress the ghost, my second goal is to confirm my position and identity."

"Should I become a free ghost master and join that club, or be recruited as an International Police officer?"

Yang Jian's eyes flickered. "This is a crucial step, but the specific choice depends on the risks and benefits. Only by understanding the situation and comparing them can I make the right decision."

After some thought, he called the Asian division.

The operator was still Liu Xiaoyu.

"Hello, is this Yang Jian?" Liu Xiaoyu's voice was a bit muffled, as if she was eating something.

"It's me," Yang Jian said.

"I received your action report today. The police in Dachang City said you encountered a supernatural event at Furen Mall... How did it go?"

Liu Xiaoyu flipped through the report and asked, "Did a new ghost appear?"

Yang Jian said, "Your information is pretty fast. You received the news in less than two hours."

"That's because someone reported it. The police upload the information immediately. Also, the Li Ming who accused you of extortion, yes, the manager of Furen Mall, has been confirmed to have made a false accusation. He has been sentenced to six months in prison. Do you have any objections?"

"I'm not an International Police officer yet, so what can I say? I've already resolved the supernatural event. You don't need to worry. I'm calling to understand what the International Police are all about."

Liu Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, "From what I know, the International Police are a special law enforcement force responsible for maintaining local security... They have the authority to mobilize all police forces in their jurisdiction and can request military assistance when necessary. They have a high degree of operational freedom but must operate within the city and handle supernatural events in the city."

"Is that all?"

"Are you asking about the benefits?"

Liu Xiaoyu said, "The benefits for International Police vary across the country. In the Asian division, in addition to the position benefits, there are subsidies for responding to supernatural events. The latest subsidy is one million for each event, starting at twenty thousand. There is also a one-hundred-kilogram gold allocation. If a ghost is successfully contained, the state will award ten million and increase the gold allocation. As for free housing and family care, those are local matters and I won't go into detail."

"What about information?"

Yang Jian said, "Ghosts appear nationwide. Don't tell me that no country is studying and analyzing them."

"This is still in the experimental stage, and I don't know the details. However, you will be the first to know if any research results are available."

Yang Jian thought for a moment.

Indeed, his guess was correct. Countries are studying this, but they haven't made significant progress and are still in the experimental phase... or perhaps they have made progress but haven't announced it.

However, the benefits of becoming an International Police officer are indeed good. The money isn't much, but it's enough to ensure a comfortable life.

Most importantly, the International Police have high authority and status.

"Can you tell me about the obligations and responsibilities of being an International Police officer?" Yang Jian asked.

Liu Xiaoyu replied, "If you want to become an International Police officer, I can arrange for someone to meet with you and provide all the information you need. However, to become a formal International Police officer, you need to undergo systematic training and a mental evaluation, which is not easy."

"Especially the mental evaluation, which is very important. I've asked about your mental state several times because, in most cases, those who control ghosts are subconsciously influenced by them. This influence is irreversible. Some people become severely affected, leading to mental disorders, breakdowns, and even self-destruction."

"Others cannot handle the mental pressure and become schizophrenic, giving up on themselves and turning into complete lunatics."

"Are you saying that most ghost masters are mentally unstable?" Yang Jian frowned.

"No, they can't be seen as abnormal. Perhaps in their eyes, we are the abnormal ones. They are just influenced by ghosts, which you can understand. They don't even realize they are changing."

"Also, our conversations will be analyzed by specialists to evaluate your mental state. I can confirm that your mental state is good, and you are not significantly influenced by ghosts. I hope you will become a police officer and serve the country."

"I'll think about it. That's all for today. I'll contact you if I have any more questions."

Yang Jian hung up after finishing his questions.

Hearing Yang Jian hang up, Liu Xiaoyu stopped taking notes and frowned.

"Liu Xiaoyu, how is Yang Jian? He's a promising candidate. Don't give up on him. He just became a ghost master and has already successfully resolved a supernatural event. I read the report, and it was impressive. He contained a restricted-level ghost in less than half an hour, which even experienced police officers can't do."

"Although he worked with Yan Li, we can't deny his contribution," Captain Zhao Jianguo said, walking over with a few photos in his hand, including one of Yang Jian getting out of the car to weld the gold box.

"Boss, he has already contacted other ghost masters and may be wavering. It's uncertain whether he will join the police," Liu Xiaoyu said.

"But he's not opposed to the police, right? After all, his life was saved by Zhou Zheng, and he has a good impression of the police. I can tell. If it were someone else, they might curse and call the police dogs... Some even try to strangle the operator over the phone, scaring them into hanging up," Zhao Jianguo said with a laugh.

Liu Xiaoyu said, "Boss, I'll make sure to get Yang Jian to join the International Police."

"Be careful, especially about his mental state. The mental pressure of becoming a ghost master is enormous. When someone realizes they are about to die, they can easily go down the wrong path. You can't force him with high-minded ideals. Start with a mutually beneficial cooperation. It's going well so far."

"He's not a police officer, but he has helped the country resolve a supernatural event. If he doesn't pose a threat, this cooperative relationship can continue until he is willing to join the International Police," Zhao Jianguo said.