Chapter 1140 - 1106: Apartment Appointment

“There’s no problem today either, as agreed I should leave today,” Yang Jian said.

At this moment, he stood on a deserted road, speaking to Li Jun, Cao Yang, and others, preparing to leave.

Three days passed swiftly, and these days of observation were enough to prove that Yang Jian’s plan to seal Ghost Lake was successful. Ghost Lake only submerged Zhongzhou City, affecting the surrounding area of tens of kilometers, without further spreading out.

The only affected place is Ping’an Ancient Town.

But it might be a good thing that the ancient town got submerged; after all, that place was indeed very special, and it’s better for it to be submerged within Ghost Lake than remain in this world.

“Yes, I should leave too. I’ve been gone for so long that many people thought I was dead, and I have a lot of troublesome things under my name,”

Cao Yang said: “Since the sealing plan for Ghost Lake succeeded, then everyone should disperse.”

“The matters of Ghost Lake aren’t over; the ghost is still on the wooden boat on the lake. If there is an appropriate opportunity in the future, we still might join forces,” Li Jun said seriously.

Leuk San showed a strange smile: “That depends on whether we can live to see that time. And this operation wasn’t considered a success; don’t forget that Captain Shen Lin is still missing. If there’s no news about him soon, he might be presumed dead.”

“Losing one captain and losing a Zhongzhou City leader is already the least costly. If it weren’t for Yang Jian, we would all certainly have been wiped out. When our action report comes out, do you think any Captain would be willing to join in after headquarters sees the report?”

Feng Quan and Ah Hong looked at him.

Indeed.

The matters of Ghost Lake make people uneasy. Once the action report is out, it’s likely no Captain will come here to die.

Therefore, trying to gather so many people to participate from headquarters again is probably impossible.

“Though supernatural events are frightening, we are also growing and progressing. As long as we are alive, nothing is a problem,” Li Jun said.

“That’s why I said we need the life to survive until then. Next time, we might not have many people left. Li Jun, don’t speak too kindly. Think about it; when we participated in the headquarters captains’ meeting, how many ghost masters are left now?”

“The mortality rate among the top batch is so high, let alone others.”

Leuk San shook his head: “Forget it. Discussing this now is meaningless. I must leave too. Yang Jian, I really owe you thanks this time. Without you, I wouldn’t have survived this, but I won’t say too many polite words. If something comes up in the future, just call me; as long as I can help, I certainly will. Your words have a bigger pull than headquarters’ with me.”

Li Jun’s expression changed slightly, looking at Yang Jian.

Indeed, Yang Jian’s participation this time helped turn the situation around, saving many people and avoiding being wiped out. Most importantly, he didn’t act based on personal preferences but cared for the bigger picture everywhere.

This approach also garnered others’ respect.

Cao Yang also said: “I’m very grateful. Without you, I’d still be soaking in Ghost Lake. Contact me in the future if you need help; I will repay this favor.”

Though they were affected by supernatural power and lost feelings, they could still distinguish basic pros and cons.

In the future, with Yang Jian’s growth, he would certainly surpass the Captain Level. Befriending such a person benefits survival.

“It’s just struggling for survival, nothing worth thanking.”

Yang Jian was calm and didn’t let a few compliments make him feel self-important.

He almost died within Ghost Lake too.

Surviving wasn’t because Yang Jian was remarkable, but because unforeseen changes happened to him, which was the crucial reason they weren’t wiped out.

The root of all this was the evil hound stored within Yang Jian’s memory.

“Still, the Taiping Ancient Town matters need attention. I feel this world doesn’t just have Taiping Ancient Town; there are other places related to the Republic of China Period. You all have wide areas; if possible, investigate them. Maybe you can uncover some secrets.”

Yang Jian’s expression turned serious and spoke attentively.

Li Jun immediately said; “Indeed, there is a similar place, once known as Fengmen Village, which involves things from the Republic of China Period. But since this happened quite a while ago, the consideration then was to seal the area, not investigate.”

“Your reminder makes me decide to take a look when I find the time.”

Leuk San also said: “There are similar places in my jurisdiction, but they aren’t ancient towns or villages. It’s a leftover righteous estate, where a mysterious profession called Corpse Guardian supposedly existed. I heard of it but haven’t seen it. Now it seems Corpse Guardian might be similar to people from Taiping Ancient Town.”

Cao Yang thought for a while and said: “In the area of headquarters, there’s also a sealed place codenamed Haunted House, an old building from the Republic of China Period, very dangerous. People have died there before; I wonder if there would be follow-up reports. I’d like to participate and investigate past information and clues.”

They all recalled some supernatural events they had seen or heard of in the past. Now, comparing them, there’s realization that clues related to the Republic of China Period do exist and haven’t been buried.

These clues are deeply hidden and highly perilous. Before, ghost masters lacked the qualification to investigate, or they might inadvertently discover them, but mostly upon discovering, they would encounter danger and perish, leading to such matters existing in a veiled way.

Now, only those who have become captains among these anomalies have the capability to touch upon these matters.

“As long as you have direction, follow it to investigate. If you hear anything, hope you inform me, don’t conceal too much,” Yang Jian said.

“It’s not a secret. I can share some archival information with you,” Leuk San said instantly.

Cao Yang didn’t refuse either and agreed to share some intel with Yang Jian in the future.

“Good, it’s settled then.”

Yang Jian nodded, reaching some agreements among them.

“About time, that’s it for now. We’ll contact again if necessary. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t stay longer.”

A while later, seeing the conversation nearing its end, Yang Jian decided to leave.

“Feng Quan, return to Dachang City alone.”

Feng Quan asked with surprise: “Yang Jian, aren’t you going back too?”

“No.”

Yang Jian finished speaking without much explanation and turned to leave.

He didn’t walk far before disappearing from everyone’s sight, clearly utilizing the Ghost Domain.

Leuk San said: “Since Yang Jian left, there’s no point in staying here. I’m leaving too; if you want to stay, go ahead. I don’t wish to waste more time.”

Then he left decisively without hesitation, quickly disappearing.

Feng Quan pondered slightly, feeling like Yang Jian might be hiding something, seemingly guarded.

Yet he didn’t ask further; after all, everyone has their secrets.

Yang Jian, after leaving Zhongzhou City, didn’t return to Dachang City. He now intends to meet someone, one who died long ago but exists in the past. Perhaps that person might resolve some inner doubts.

The speed of Ghost Domain in traveling is fast.

This city hasn’t suffered the influence of supernatural events.

Dahan City.

The person in charge of this city is Sun Rui, codenamed Sick Ghost.

But now Sun Rui is trapped somewhere in this city.

A place formerly known as Ghost Post Office, now called Hell Apartment.

A flash of red light suddenly streaked past.

The next moment.

The figure of Yang Jian appeared on a blocked street. He looked at the abandoned building in front of him, however, in the vision of the ghost eye, this abandoned building had turned into a weird and sinister apartment.

The front door of the apartment was open, and a person sat at the entrance leaning on a cane, looking this way.

“Captain Yang, long time no see. How have you been?” Yang Jian saw Sun Rui, and Sun Rui also saw Yang Jian.

They ignored some supernatural barrier and met again.

Yang Jian walked over with large strides: “Not very well lately, I’ve encountered some trouble and need to meet someone here.”

“Who?” Sun Rui asked.

“Yang Xiao.” At this moment, Yang Jian had already walked into Hell Apartment and said a name.

Even without Sun Rui’s invitation, he could forcibly break into Hell Apartment, entering this strange place.

“I see.” Sun Rui stood up at this moment and tapped the ground with his cane.

“Bang!”

Something fell from the wall.

It was an oil painting. In the painting was a young man, bearing a seven to eight-tenths resemblance to Yang Jian. This man stood on a village path, with a familiar yet silent village behind him.

At this moment.

The man in the painting moved, his eyes slightly shifting to look in Yang Jian’s direction.

Yang Jian continued to walk forward, he slowly merged into the oil painting, entering the world within the painting.

It was dim, cold, dead silent, and empty here, not a real world, but a world constructed by supernatural forces. People in the painting could only exist in this world and could not exist in reality, so to meet, one must enter the painting.

“You want to see me?” The man in the painting world slowly spoke.

He stood on the village path, his dim eyes slightly shifting as if scrutinizing Yang Jian.

“I have encountered something and need to ask you about it.” Yang Jian said.

“I am a dead man, and perhaps know less than you do.” Yang Xiao replied.

Yang Jian said, “I know your future, you know my past. As long as we share information, many things can become clear.”

“Makes sense.” Yang Xiao nodded, “So what do you want to know.”

“About the fierce ghost you control, codenamed Ghost Dream, and about the evil hound raised at your old home.” Yang Jian said.

“Ghost Dream, huh?”

Yang Xiao slightly turned his head to look at the farm hidden in the darkness behind him, “But I don’t know about the evil hound you speak of, the event you mention must not have happened when I died.”

“I can tell you.” Yang Jian said.

“Alright.”

Yang Jian recounted in detail the events regarding the Ghost Dream and the evil hound without missing a single detail.

At that moment, Yang Xiao seemed to be learning about his own future, feeling a sense of incredulity.

When he finished listening to the story, he couldn’t help but exclaim, “What a marvelous plan, a Ghost Dream that living people couldn’t control could be controlled by a dog.”

“You came up with this.” Yang Jian reminded.

Yang Xiao said, “At least the current me couldn’t come up with it.”

Yang Jian said, “After hearing about this, do you have any good suggestions for dealing with the evil hound lodged in my nightmare? I don’t want to be bitten to death by a dog in my dream one day; this matter needs a resolution.”

“The one who ties the bell must untie it. A perfect plan shouldn’t result in an uncontrollable outcome. If it were, I would rather not keep that dog, so you should enter the dream and meet that dog, perhaps the answer lies with it.” Yang Xiao said.

“Maybe I’ll get bitten to death the moment we meet.” Yang Jian was very concerned.

Because once he enters the dream, he becomes an ordinary person, powerless to resist, and being bitten to death by a dog is definitely possible, and the probability is quite high.

“You can’t avoid dreaming your whole life; it needs to be resolved sooner or later, the sooner, the better.” Yang Xiao said.

“That makes sense too.” Yang Jian seemed thoughtful.

Instead of passively waiting for the nightmare to arrive, it would be better to proactively make contact and find a solution.

“Rest assured, if this plan truly involves me, then perhaps only you can control that perfectly harnessed Ghost Dream, which is why it lodges in your memory as a unique existence.” Yang Xiao said.

“I’ve only met that evil hound once, will it listen to me?” Yang Jian asked.

Yang Xiao said, “Do you know why among so many animals, I chose a dog instead of a cat, or any other animal?”

“Because dogs are loyal?” Yang Jian guessed.

“Exactly, dogs are loyal enough, and that’s why we choose a dog over other animals, so what you get may not be an evil hound but a loyal one.” Yang Xiao said.

Yang Jian’s expression shifted slightly, “If that’s the case, then that’s really something remarkable.”

“With everything on the line, a finished plan naturally should come with matching benefits; it’s quite normal.” Yang Xiao said.

“Alright, I roughly know what to do. Today I’ll make contact with that evil hound. If everything is as you say, I’ll gain a loyal dog instead of being bitten to death by an evil hound in my dreams.” Yang Jian decided to resolve this matter as soon as possible, as he had quite a few curses on him.

Apart from the evil hound, there was the Ghost Cabinet and the fierce ghost fulfilling wishes lingering around him.

The curse of the Ghost Scissors had also tainted him, and who knows what consequences that might bring.

Not to mention the corrosion of Ghost Lake was still ongoing.

Now, Yang Jian had to continue considering survival issues.

“Meet that evil hound in the Ghost Post Office. If there’s a problem, I can help you out. Don’t forget, I’m still Nightmare Yang Xiao.” Yang Xiao said seriously once more.

Yang Jian nodded and did not refuse.

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