Chapter 1313 - 1280: Baishui Town

After Yang Jian returned to the company with Liu Qi and Zhang Wei, the first thing he did was to find Doctor Chen and let him study the axe in Zhang Wei’s hand.

This supernatural object is quite special. If the supernatural power residing on it can be understood, it might be of great help in the future.

However, what piques Yang Jian’s curiosity is why this thing appeared at No. 7 Middle School.

The Door Knocking Ghost incident occurred there in the past, and after the incident was resolved, the place was thoroughly investigated several times. Even when Yang Jian conducts his regular patrols of Dachang City, he keeps a special eye on locations where supernatural events have previously occurred, and his ghost eye has surveyed the place multiple times, so he can be sure this supernatural object hasn’t always been at No. 7 Middle School.

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It must have appeared at No. 7 Middle School recently.

Because lately, Yang Jian has been out on business frequently, either dealing with Ghost Lake or handling the Caesars Grand Hotel, or fighting with Zhang Xiangguang, rarely paying attention to what’s happening in Dachang City.

“Old Chen, you must take good care of my axe. It’s the key for me, Ah Wei, to rise to power. Once you’re done researching it, I’ll give you that sports car I bought before; I promise you won’t be disappointed.”

Zhang Wei looked longingly at his beloved axe being taken away, feeling like losing a dear love.

“Zhang Wei, there’s no need to be so dramatic. You’re acting like it’s a life-and-death separation. This thing is dangerous, and if it’s not thoroughly researched, using it could be fatal. Don’t rush; take your time and trust Yang Jian,” said Liu Qi.

“You are all ghost controllers, so you wouldn’t understand the frustration of someone like me with skills but no way to use them. This axe is not only an opportunity for me to rise but also a chance to showcase my talents,” Zhang Wei said earnestly and confidently. “Just wait, it won’t be long before I can join the headquarters and become a city manager.”

“Becoming a manager isn’t that easy…” Liu Qi said.

“In my life dictionary, there are no such words as difficulty.”

Zhang Wei remained confident. He then asked, “Brother Tui, when is the class reunion? We need to set a date. Miao Xiaoshan is coming tomorrow, but there’s no news from Wang Shanshan. You need to urge her to respond; she hasn’t replied to my messages in a while, and none of the dozens of red packets I sent have been claimed. That’s a bit unusual.”

“Noon the day after tomorrow, I have some special situations to deal with in the next three days, and Wang Shanshan’s absence has been a bit lengthy…” Yang Jian murmured.

He remembered Wang Shanshan took the Ghost Child away, and the bell around the Ghost Child’s neck contains the human skin paper, which he currently needs for some situations he’s encountering. It’s time to bring Wang Shanshan back.

“It so happens Wang Shanshan’s father, Wang Bin, is in the company. I’ll go find him and ask,” said Yang Jian, wasting no time and taking action.

“Let’s go together,” Zhang Wei said.

Yang Jian didn’t refuse. The three left Doctor Chen’s research department and headed to Wang Bin’s office.

Wang Bin is the company manager. Although his position isn’t high, he has substantial powers within the company, handling almost all of the company affairs big and small. Yang Jian and Zhang Wei are merely figureheads and generally don’t manage company matters, only appearing for exceptionally important occasions.

And Wang Bin has indeed been diligent and conscientious, managing the company efficiently with rapid development.

The only time there was trouble was when Zhang Wei’s father, Zhang Xiangu, lost a large sum of money in Da’ao City.

But Yang Jian didn’t blame him, as people make mistakes, and the incident was a deliberate setup.

“Uncle Wang, are you here?” Zhang Wei barged into Wang Bin’s office without hesitation.

Wang Bin’s desk was piled with documents, and he was currently smoking, frowning at a proposal.

Zhang Wei’s arrival interrupted his thoughts, and as he looked up, he saw Yang Jian entering as well. Immediately, he put down his work and stood up.

“Zhang Wei, Yang Jian? How come you have time to come to my office? Is something the matter?” He smiled.

“No problem. Just want to ask about Wang Shanshan. She’s been away from Dachang City for some time, and I need her to come back,” Yang Jian said.

Wang Bin said, “Shanshan? Didn’t she go to her grandmother’s house some time ago? I’ve been busy with work lately, so I haven’t paid much attention to the matter. Since it’s you, Yang Jian, who needs Shanshan, I’ll give her a call to have her return.”

“Uncle Wang, I’ve tried, but the call can’t get through,” Zhang Wei said.

“How can that be?” Wang Bin said, somewhat surprised.

Yang Jian said, “She took the Ghost Child while leaving, which means she didn’t just go to her grandmother’s for vacation, but with a purpose. Now that she’s missing, it’s likely something happened, and not just a minor incident, given the Ghost Child can handle most low-danger level supernatural events.”

“Even if faced with a very unusual supernatural event, the Ghost Child can ensure Wang Shanshan’s safety, at least help her withdraw from the supernatural domain.”

“Shanshan took the Ghost Child with her?”

Wang Bin’s expression changed. He knew Shanshan had this thing with her, and had consistently been raising that little ghost, which is why Shanshan mostly didn’t stay at home, living in a renovated old Republican-era mansion instead.

But this time, he genuinely didn’t know Shanshan took the Ghost Child to her grandmother’s house.

He doesn’t follow supernatural matters and doesn’t want to get involved; he just wants to do his job well.

So Wang Bin thought Shanshan was merely visiting her grandmother’s for fun.

“If that’s the case, this matter is indeed significant.” Wang Bin became anxious, “Yang Jian, what should we do now?”

“I thought you knew something, but I didn’t expect you to be as clueless as I am. Since Wang Shanshan has lost contact, I’ll have to personally go to fetch her back. Give me the address, and I’ll set off immediately. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll bring her back by tonight,” said Yang Jian.

Wang Bin promptly said, “Shanshan’s grandmother’s house is in Dashan City, Baishui Town, not too far from Dachang City, only about two hundred kilometers away. Her grandmother’s name is Wang Xiuli…”

“That’s already enough. Dashan City, Baishui Town, with this address is sufficient,” Yang Jian nodded. “Then I won’t disturb your work anymore; I’m setting off now.”

“I’m counting on you, Yang Jian, and hope Shanshan is safe,” Wang Bin started to worry and became nervous.

After all, their family barely survived the Hungry Ghost incident and just started getting back to normal life, not wanting to be embroiled in weird supernatural events anymore.

“Rest assured, there won’t be any problems,” Yang Jian comforted him.

The three soon left Wang Bin’s office.

At this moment, Liu Qi said, “Yang Jian, let’s go together; there must be issues with this Baishui Town. I’ll help you inquire about Dashan City’s manager.”

Finishing his sentence, he picked up the satellite positioning phone, began connecting to the operator.

Soon.

He got Dashan City’s details from the operator, and he immediately said, “The manager of Dashan City is named Seow Yang, code-named Ghost Rain. Very coincidentally, he’s also lost contact, and the place he lost contact is Baishui Town. That place indeed has issues, but there’s no file on Baishui Town’s supernatural events at headquarters.”

“I think it’s not that Baishui Town doesn’t have supernatural events, but rather that Seow Yang, who wanted to document them, encountered problems. But the disconnect time is still short; if there’s no contact after a few days, headquarters will send a candidate captain to investigate. But under normal circumstances, this matter should be handled by you, Yang Jian.”

Yang Jian said, “The Dashan City within two hundred kilometers from Dachang City, according to the jurisdiction of other captains, is indeed under my responsibility, but I have an agreement with the headquarters that I am only responsible for Dachang City, other places are not under my jurisdiction.”

“There’s such an agreement?” Liu Qi was stunned for a moment, not aware of the insider details.

Yang Jian didn’t continue this topic but went on, “Baishui Town has a problem, I’ll handle this matter, you stay in Dachang City.”

“I am very aware of your abilities, Yang Jian, handling it alone is definitely not a problem, but I think having an extra person means having more help, plus Wang Shanshan is an old classmate, lending a hand is only right.” Liu Qi insisted on going along.

“Liu Qi, saying that makes me unhappy, as if Zhang Wei is timid and afraid of trouble, Brother Tui, wait for me a moment, I’m going to retrieve my dual guns, I’ll show you what it means to have the power of the dual-wielding gunslinger of Dachang City.” Zhang Wei also expressed a desire to go, unwilling to back down.

“Ah Wei, don’t get involved in supernatural events, Wang Shanshan with the Ghost Child has lost contact, and even the person in charge might have failed, this is not simple, you stay in Dachang City, Liu Qi and I will go, also Miao Xiaoshan is coming to Dachang City tomorrow, you have to pick her up for me and treat her well.” Yang Jian said seriously.

Liu Qi also said, “Zhang Wei, I know you’re loyal, but this matter is unusual, stay in Dachang City, wait for us to bring Wang Shanshan back.”

“Since you all said so, I’ll listen to Brother Tui and stay.” Zhang Wei didn’t persist, reluctantly remaining behind.

He was somewhat sensible after all.

Yang Jian didn’t hesitate, directly opened his ghost eye, releasing the Ghost Domain.

“Liu Qi, don’t resist my Ghost Domain, I’ll take you on the road…”

As soon as the voice fell, he and Liu Qi had already disappeared from where they were, in just two seconds they had left Dachang City.

“Is this the ability of the top Ghost Domain in the supernatural circle?”

At that moment, Liu Qi felt the terror of Yang Jian’s Ghost Domain, easily covering a city, traversing two places taking only a dozen seconds, not even a minute.

In the Ghost Domain, all sight blurred, but he could still judge that his position was being transferred in an unbelievable manner.

When vision returned to normal.

Yang Jian and Liu Qi had already arrived at Baishui Town.

Baishui Town is not large, nor is it well-known, because it is built by the water, with clear water flow, thus called Baishui Town.

“It’s raining in the sky.”

Yang Jian furrowed his brows, slightly looked up towards the sky.

The sky is dim and oppressive, dense dark clouds covering it like an airtight lid over the entire Baishui Town.

Outside the town the sun shines brightly, inside the town it’s continuous gloomy rain.

Even the temperature differs greatly.

The gloomy rain enveloping Baishui Town fills the air with a kind of chill mixed with inexplicable cold, ordinary people living in such a climate, even wearing thick coats would shiver.

“It’s not normal rain, it feels like a Ghost Domain enveloping the town.” Liu Qi reached out to touch the rain falling from the sky.

The rain in the hand was especially chilling, and felt unreal, because the rainwater quickly dissipated.

It didn’t evaporate, but seemed to disappear into thin air.

“The rainwater is a manifestation of the supernatural, there’s indeed something wrong here.” Yang Jian looked at this sky, involuntarily thought of the black Ghost Umbrella.

However, the rain in the black Ghost Umbrella isn’t a problem, the rain inside is only a medium, the truly dangerous element is the fearsome ghost lingering within the umbrella.

“The person in charge in Dashan City has the code name Ghost Rain, this rain might be related to him,” Liu Qi said, “but no person in charge can sustain this level of supernatural activity for long… so he has probably undergone ghost revival.”

“Not necessarily, the rain is somewhat supernatural but not deadly, an ordinary umbrella can block it, only the environment is affected making the entire Baishui Town rather damp and cold.”

“If the person in charge in Dashan City has indeed undergone ghost revival, the fall of this rain would be fatal.”

Yang Jian said, “But I really dislike the rain, so let’s stop this rain first.”

Next moment.

He opened the ghost eye, Ghost Domain spread.

Next moment, light appeared in the sombre sky, dazzling and golden, tearing apart the dark clouds, dispelling the gloomy rain, the cold atmosphere in the air quickly dissipated at an incredible speed.

Baishui Town, shrouded in darkness for long, emerged once more under the sunlight.

Continuous gloomy rain was ended at this moment.

“Generally, the supernatural doesn’t require action, merely passing by would resolve it,” Liu Qi thought secretly in shock.

Only by experiencing it firsthand can one understand the weight of Yang Jian as an Enforcement Captain.

If it were him, he would have cautiously walked into Baishui Town with an umbrella, not daring to enter such a potentially supernatural town so recklessly.

“Don’t be careless.” Yang Jian spoke.

“?” Liu Qi looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Did he show signs of carelessness? He had been cautious, you are the one who seemed careless.

Yang Jian said again, “What I dispelled was just a normal supernatural phenomenon, the real threat hasn’t surfaced yet, I can sense the peculiarity of this town, have the operator pull up the latest map of Baishui Town, I feel some areas don’t match Baishui Town’s buildings, my sight is distorted there.”

“I understand.” Liu Qi also didn’t waste words, promptly called his operator.

Soon.

The latest map of Baishui Town was sent over.

Yang Jian glanced at it, compared it to the real Baishui Town, and immediately halted his steps.

More than half of Baishui Town was unexpectedly not on the map.

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