Chapter 87: The Number One Of The Modern Era
“As the saying goes, no acquaintance without a fight, Mr. Zhang. I hope this accident won’t affect the relationship between us.”
Wang Cha Ling controlled the Wang Second Generation to dissipate, proactively extending his right hand to Zhang Qian, “I’ll prepare the basic information on those fierce ghosts. You can pick them right away if you want.”
“Since you have no objection, then this matter is considered over.” Zhang Qian raised his hand and virtually shook with Wang Cha Ling, “As for the fierce ghosts, no rush. I’ll contact you again after I handle this supernatural event.”
Zhang Qian didn’t mention any agreement like neither side secretly tripping the other up. With Wang Cha Ling’s temperament as shown, he definitely wouldn’t dare to make a move on Zhang Qian again before confirming he had absolute certainty of victory.
After all, from Wang Cha Ling’s perspective, the result of his confrontation was a complete defeat, and he had even nearly lost his life.
“Is it over already? Can we leave now?” Xu Zheng, who had been holding back for so long, finally found a chance to interject and said impatiently.
He couldn’t hear the content in the illusion, but he could tell that Wang Cha Ling had softened and even agreed to compensation to gain forgiveness.
“Right away.” Zhang Qian looked at the pale-faced Wang Cha Ling, “I have one last question for you. It might involve your secret, and you can choose not to answer.”
Zhang Qian was still very curious about Wang Cha Ling’s ability, and the identities of those few fierce ghosts were also intriguing.
Although he already had guesses, it would naturally be better to get confirmation from Wang Cha Ling.
“Please ask. I will answer without reservation.” Wang Cha Ling felt the photo on his chest and already guessed Zhang Qian’s question.
“You’re not a ghost controller. Why can you control fierce ghosts? Moreover, the terror level of these two ghosts isn’t low. With just these two ghosts, you can crush most ghost controllers and supernatural events. Is this a method left to you by your parents?” Zhang Qian asked.
Although Wang Cha Ling hadn’t shown the attack power of that couple, their battle record alone showed it was definitely not just as simple as blocking bullets.
They were even likely more terrifying than any fierce ghost on Zhang Qian. If it really came to a head-on clash, few people in the current supernatural circle might be Wang Cha Ling’s opponents.
“…” Wang Cha Ling fell into silence.
It was really straightforward. Even ordinary people like him knew that probing abilities was a major taboo among ghost controllers.
But in the current situation, there was no room to refuse.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Cha Ling slowly said, “This isn’t a method from my parents, but from my grandfather.”
“At the end of the Republic of China Era, for a long time after the supernatural silence, apart from occasional supernatural events caused by the resurgence of ghost controllers, no one encountered other fierce ghosts.”
“Most people were immersed in the long-lost peace, but my grandfather didn’t think so. He believed that the supernatural would never truly end, while he himself would face death. After his death, the Wang Family descendants would fall into the terror of the supernatural again.”
“So my grandfather made a decision, one that was enough to completely change the Wang Family.”
“He placed upon himself and the Wang Family a curse that could never be escaped for all eternity. Any deceased Wang Family member would be transformed into a fierce ghost, living on as the guardian deity of the Wang Family successor.”
“And I, the third generation of the Wang Family, am the successor burdened by this curse. The ones guarding me are not fierce ghosts, but my father and mother.”
“No wonder you’re so afraid of death. I didn’t expect you to carry such a heavy burden. As long as you can pass this curse on, even if chaos returns, the Wang Family can maintain its safe haven.”
Zhang Qian looked to Wang Cha Ling’s side, where a faint supernatural chill emanated.
Invisible fierce ghosts were hidden in the surrounding space, guarding Wang Cha Ling’s safety.
This kid seemed to have recalled the Wang Second Generation by his side, but actually just put them into a hidden state.
“This is probably also my grandfather’s intention…”
Wang Cha Ling sighed, seeing that his little scheme had been seen through, he no longer hid and directly summoned his hidden parents.
Just looking at this couple with gloomy faces and numb expressions, Wang Cha Ling’s eyes involuntarily showed regret.
This curse had certainly brought him safety, but it also bound his parents, forcing them to exist in this neither human nor ghost state, unable to be freed for all eternity.
If possible, Wang Cha Ling would rather sever this power and let his elders rest in peace.
“It really lives up to the saying that heroes emerge in chaotic times. The Republic of China Era produced so many powerful ghost controllers, and even now they still influence this world.” Zhang Qian sighed.
These ghost controllers were not only powerful but also had far-sighted vision.
Their gaze was no longer limited to specific fierce ghosts but focused on the concept of the supernatural itself.
Each had carved their own path, finding unique ways to confront the supernatural.
Post Office Luo Wensong chose to cultivate newcomers, passing the torch to the next generation; Tattoo Parlor Xun Can chose to seal away the old generation of ghost controllers, using the old man to suppress new ghosts; Wang First Generation simply turned himself into a curse, forever active on the front lines against the supernatural…
Where was his own path?
“Mr. Zhang, don’t underestimate yourself. The old generation of ghost controllers were certainly powerful, but their strength was forged bit by bit in the supernatural.”
Wang Cha Ling was no longer as uncomfortable now and even had the mood to joke with Zhang Qian.
“The supernatural has only just resurged not long ago, and for you to have such strength is already very impressive. At least from the circle I’ve contacted, no contemporary should be your opponent. Calling you the contemporary number one shouldn’t be excessive, right?”
Even he, the Wang third generation with two fierce ghosts by his side, was no match. The others, those motley sorts, were even less worth mentioning.
Most ghost controllers’ first ghost was very weak because the primary condition to become a ghost controller was to contact a fierce ghost and not die.
Although it seemed simple, it required the ghost controller to have explosive luck plus the fierce ghost’s terror level being low to possibly achieve.
So after Wang Cha Ling contacted the current supernatural circle, he felt that even if he wasn’t invincible under heaven, he at least dominated one side.
After all, most ghost controllers didn’t even have a complete ghost, just parts like a hand, a pair of shoes, a lock of hair, and such.
“Don’t put hats on my head. I don’t want to be targeted by any weird people.” Zhang Qian didn’t get complacent from Wang Cha Ling’s flattery.
The supernatural had only just resurged not long ago. Claiming to be number one would be like setting himself up as a target for others, right?
At that time, ambitious ghost controllers would all want to come and step on him. How could he live his days?
If he were truly invincible, fine, but the key was this world was so big. Was Wang Cha Ling the only Republic of China Era successor?
Who knew what pervert strength others had.
