Chapter 66

"Are they gone?"

Yang Jian stood by the window for a long time.

Only after the gray, ghostly realm had completely disappeared did his tense body relax.

"Fortunately, it was just passing by. Otherwise, I would have had to run. A ghost of this level is deadly to anyone who encounters it. But from the previous situation, it seems that although this ghost hasn't been contained or imprisoned, it has been restricted in some way. Otherwise, its hands wouldn't have been deliberately crossed and pierced through... The ghostmaster must have already figured out the ghost's method of killing."

"By using a gold candlestick to pin the ghost's hands together, thus limiting its certain abilities."

"But what about the candle on the candlestick?"

Yang Jian frowned: "The candle and the candlestick are one, both man-made products, and they are lit... It seems to have a restraining effect on ghosts? Or is it a beacon, guiding the ghost in a certain direction?"

"It seems that the world of ghostmasters still holds many secrets, and I think they have already discovered some effective methods to deal with ghosts."

"Is it because my level is not high enough that I don't know, or... is it a deliberate technological blockade by various countries?"

"Even in the face of such a global disaster, people still fight and oppose each other?"

Yang Jian thought for a while.

He felt that to survive, he absolutely could not be a carefree ghostmaster.

Yan Li's path was wrong.

To survive, he must find a way to climb up, improve his status and position... and even power. Only then would he know more secrets and information.

He didn't want to be kept in the dark and die.

Thinking of this, Yang Jian looked again at the human skin paper under the gold box on the table.

It seemed to know all the secrets...

But it would require a great price, and this thing wouldn't easily reveal important information.

After a moment of deep thought, Yang Jian knew what he should do next.

He glanced at Jiang Yan. "Don't look at me with that face like you've lost your parents. It was just a ghost passing by earlier. Now it's fine. Did you bring the egg fried rice? I need to eat and then sleep."

"It's, it's in the bag," Jiang Yan said, a bit nervous and stuttering.

"Thanks."

Yang Jian acted as if nothing had happened, eating and drinking as usual, his mental resilience far exceeding that of an ordinary person.

He felt that even if a pile of corpses were in front of him, he could still eat.

Am I a freak?

Seeing Yang Jian eating with relish, Jiang Yan realized she was really safe. She sighed with relief and said softly, "I'm going to take a shower. If anything happens, remember to come in and save me. I'm very obedient."

"Don't worry. If something really happens, I'll pay for your cremation," Yang Jian continued eating.

"..." Jiang Yan.

Yang Jian didn't dare to promise to save her. If he encountered a ghost of too high a level, he would run away immediately without looking back.

At most, out of respect for their acquaintance, he would come back to collect her body after the ghost left.

"It will be fine, it will definitely be fine. I will definitely survive well."

While taking a shower, Jiang Yan patted her cheeks, encouraging herself.

"I managed to get out of such a terrifying mall. What else can be difficult for me? I've seen ghosts before. As long as Yang Jian is with me, I'm not afraid. He can deal with that thing, even if he doesn't say it, I believe him."

"But first, I need to become his girlfriend so he will protect me... At the very least, being a mistress is also acceptable."

Although it was a plan, Jiang Yan still felt her face turn red when she thought about it.

To seduce an 18-year-old boy felt like she was testing the boundaries of the law.

But it was better that she was a woman. If it were the other way around, it would be terrifying.

After the shower,

Jiang Yan dried her hair in front of the mirror and tidied herself up a bit.

In the mirror, her fair skin was tinged with a rosy hue, her delicate face had a slight coquettish charm, and her mature, well-proportioned body wrapped in a towel could arouse any man.

As a beauty who had been pursued by many since college,

Jiang Yan was very confident in her appearance and figure.

But she was a smart woman and wouldn't be blinded by the brief romance of college. To her, a woman's love and marriage were an investment.

To gain the greatest benefit, there was nothing better than investing in a promising stock.

And the Yang Jian in front of her was the most suitable man for her.

"I'm out. Did you miss me?" Jiang Yan said in a seductive tone, her face slightly flushed as she walked out of the bathroom.

But no one responded to her.

Jiang Yan walked over with a hint of confusion and saw the empty food box on the table.

Looking upstairs,

She found that Yang Jian had already lain down on the bed.

"You didn't even wait for me," Jiang Yan thought to herself as she walked upstairs in a bathrobe.

Seeing Yang Jian lying on the bed in a spread-eagle position, occupying the entire bed, she rolled her eyes.

His emotional intelligence was really too low.

"Yang Jian, are you asleep?" Jiang Yan proactively laid her head on his side, leaning into his embrace, and said softly.

"No," Yang Jian opened his eyes.

Jiang Yan smiled, "I knew you weren't asleep. How long have you been waiting for me? Are you hungry now? Do you want your big sister to cook something for you?"

"I'm not hungry now. I've already eaten," Yang Jian said.

Jiang Yan wrapped her arms around his neck, "What's so good about food? Haven't you heard of the phrase 'beauty is a feast for the eyes'?"

"Don't move around. My body is a bit uncomfortable right now," Yang Jian's forehead broke out in a cold sweat.

The side effects of controlling the evil ghost were surfacing again.

His body began to paralyze on the bed, unable to move, and he could only feel the ghost eye hidden in his body becoming restless.

"Where does your body hurt? Do you mind if I take a look?"

Jiang Yan said seductively, kissing Yang Jian's face, "Does this make you feel better?"

But as soon as she kissed him, a gash appeared on Yang Jian's face, revealing a blood-red eye that looked at her with a strange expression.

"Ah~!"

Jiang Yan was startled, almost jumping off the bed.

"I told you not to move around."

Yang Jian said calmly, "I can't control the ghost inside me right now. If it wants to do something to you, I can't do anything about it."

"How, how could this be?" Jiang Yan covered her mouth, shocked.

Yang Jian explained, "The reason I can deal with powerful ghosts is that I myself have become a powerful ghost. Otherwise, do you think people like us can deal with powerful ghosts just by our brains or courage? Or do you think there are really any special abilities, Taoist spells, or magic in this world?"

"Getting the power of a powerful ghost comes at a price, and this is just one of them."

"Being too close to me is not good for you. I came here just to stay for a few days. After I finish my business, I will leave and won't affect your life or work."

Jiang Yan's expression changed. She didn't expect this to be Yang Jian's true nature.

"Then, will you still help me in the future?" After hesitating for a while, she wanted to leave but couldn't get off the bed.

Yang Jian said directly, "No, I have no right or obligation to save you. No, not just you, but others as well. The time at the mall was just your luck, as I was there to solve a supernatural event for money."

"But I... don't want to die. I want to live, to live well," Jiang Yan cautiously curled up in Yang Jian's embrace.

"Will ghosts appear again in the future?"

"Yes, supernatural events will become more and more frequent."

Yang Jian didn't hide it, "In the future, the whole world will know, but for now, most people are still in the dark. No one knows when they will die, maybe from a phone call, a knock on the door, or in their sleep."

"If I sleep with you, will you help me?"

Jiang Yan didn't dare to look at the eye.

"No," Yang Jian was straightforward.

Jiang Yan asked, "Then what will make you help me?"

"You need to be useful to me, help me handle some things, and assist me in some work, like how you watched the surveillance footage at the mall. Then I will protect you and keep you from being killed. This is an equal exchange."

Yang Jian turned his head slightly to look at her, "Saving people without meaning will only get you killed."

"I can be your personal secretary. I'm an accountant and know a lot of things."

"Finance? Especially stock trading?" Yang Jian asked.

"Yes, I have experience from my internship," Jiang Yan said.

"Can you handle contacting major clients?"

"Yes, I have some high-quality client resources. If you want to do business in the supernatural field, I can help you."

"Translation?"

"I can translate English without any problem."

"You seem to be a capable professional," Yang Jian was somewhat surprised.

He had to admit that this woman was indeed very capable, exceeding his expectations.

Of course, she might be exaggerating.

"If you don't want to go to work for now, you can work for me. I do have some things that need to be done. Besides the salary, I will provide you with the necessary protection," Yang Jian said seriously.

He could try to build a team.

After all, if he became a detective in the future, he couldn't fight alone.

"Really?"

Jiang Yan looked up with surprise.

It seemed that Yang Jian wasn't as terrifying as she thought.

"Just a trial. I don't have experience in this area," Yang Jian said, "It's late. I'm going to sleep."

The feeling of paralysis began to subside.

This time was much better than the last.

It seemed the red paper was still effective.

But the mental fatigue made him fall asleep quickly.

Jiang Yan looked at Yang Jian, not knowing what to think. After a while, she gradually fell asleep in his embrace.

While Yang Jian was sleeping,

Master Luo, who had just finished giving his statement to the police, walked out with his surviving apprentice and the driver who didn't enter the mall.

"Damn, I've had the worst luck today. I've been studying feng shui for over ten years, and today I actually encountered a real ghost. I didn't make any money and even lost some. I'm in a huge loss. And I can't go back for a month, and I have to report to the police every day," Master Luo said angrily.

"Let's go find a hotel to sleep."

On the way, the driver suddenly asked, "Hey, how did you get that scar on your neck?"

The apprentice beside Master Luo touched his neck.

It felt as if the skin had been peeled back, revealing the flesh underneath.

He said calmly, "It's nothing, maybe I scratched it accidentally."

"Oh."

The driver didn't ask more and continued driving.

But as the driver turned around, the sparkle in his eyes gradually faded, becoming vacant and numb, and his face had turned pale without a trace of blood.