Chapter 142: New Team
“They didn’t select me as Captain? It’s totally a black curtain! Headquarters’ strength is weak enough, but they are so blind, simply not taking me seriously!”
Ye Zhen?
Just one glance, and Xu Zheng immediately recalled the youth’s identity.
The previous trip to Dahai City left a deep impression on him. The moment he saw Ye Zhen, he felt the bones in his body start to ache faintly again.
Ye Zhen also noticed Xu Zheng, but he just glanced once, then snorted disdainfully, “Defeated subordinate.”
“Wanting to recognize me as Boss now? Too bad it’s too late. I’ve already given you a chance. Since you didn’t cherish it back then, regretting it now is useless.”
“Uh… actually, I’m not here to find you.” Xu Zheng said somewhat awkwardly.
Honestly, when he was driving the two ghosts to “exhibit” in various places, Ye Zhen was one of the most special ghost controllers.
After all, Xu Zheng was considered Headquarters’ face and goodwill at that time, so most ghost controllers showed a welcoming attitude, and at the very least treated him politely, feeding him well and sending him off.
But all that changed when he arrived in Dahai City.
Dahai City’s Boss Ye Zhen, upon hearing that Xu Zheng was a two ghosts ghost controller, had his eyes light up and immediately wanted to spar without explanation.
Hearing this, Xu Zheng actually felt a bit guilty. But since Ye Zhen didn’t use the fierce ghost’s ability, Xu Zheng thought he was just joking and didn’t counter with ghost pushes person.
The result is predictable.
Xu Zheng, who had just recovered from his disabled state, was pinned down and beaten badly by the sturdy Master Ye, ending up with bruises all over his body. Thinking about it now still makes him shiver.
Unconsciously shuddering, Xu Zheng deleted the unpleasant memory and turned to look at Yue Linhai.
“Why did you suddenly disappear before? What’s the situation now? The ghost ship’s situation seems to have stabilized?”
Yue Linhai looked at Xu Zheng gratefully, “Your intelligence didn’t disappoint me. If you think the fog leaking and fierce ghosts wandering around counts as stable, then the current situation is indeed not bad.”
“But after all, it hasn’t escaped; it’s just that some supernatural has leaked out.”
Xu Zheng retorted, “You said earlier that this resurgence is unstoppable, so Zhang Qian went in to fight for a slim chance of survival. Aren’t you harming him by doing this?”
Although he knew saying this now was useless, Xu Zheng still felt it was unfair for Zhang Qian.
When the ghost ship first appeared, Yue Linhai wasn’t as calm as now; he acted like the world was about to end in the next second, making them all feel some despair.
If not for Yue Linhai exaggerating the ghost ship, Xu Zheng felt Zhang Qian definitely wouldn’t have entered such a dangerous place.
Hearing the familiar name, Feng Quan was first stunned, then perked up his ears to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Ye Zhen on the side also took some interest, temporarily forgiving Xu Zheng’s rudeness.
“It was indeed my oversight.” Yue Linhai didn’t evade and directly admitted his mistake.
“Cut off from the supernatural circle’s news for too long, I didn’t expect Wang Family’s two old ghosts to still be around, and their strength hadn’t suffered much loss. With them, plus the photograph’s remaining suppressive power, temporarily sealing the ghost ship is feasible.”
Looking somewhat warily at the several fierce ghosts on the rostrum, Yue Linhai shook his head slightly.
“But doing this still isn’t enough; it’s like a ship that’s already leaking. Even if you plug the hole, it will still keep leaking. Unless we can restore the photograph, the ghost ship breaking free is just a matter of time.”
But they clearly didn’t have the ability to restore the photograph, or rather, even if the old house owner came now, whether he could seal the ghost ship again was questionable.
If not so, Yue Linhai’s first reaction upon seeing the ghost ship wouldn’t have been to escape.
“Really no way to deal with the ghost ship? Then Zhang Qian’s hope of coming out alive isn’t even smaller?” Xu Zheng asked unwillingly.
“Look at you: if the ghost ship is safe you aren’t happy, if it’s not safe you’re still not happy.”
Yue Linhai pinched his index finger and thumb in front of him, gesturing, “There is still a tiny bit of hope. If Zhang Qian hasn’t died when the ghost ship breaks free, and he can escape from the ghost ship, then he can survive.”
“Although slim, at least there’s hope. But Zhang Qian definitely won’t take this path; I don’t know what he plans to do, but it’s certain that only one between the ghost ship and him can live.”
“As for this difficulty, you should know it yourself if you think about it.”
Just as Xu Zheng fell silent, Ye Zhen on the side suddenly nodded solemnly.
“Zhang Qian… not bad.”
“This spirit is worth praising.”
Then he gazed at that photograph eagerly, “But professional matters should be left to professionals. Those with insufficient strength just need to cheer for my victory.”
“Unfortunately, you can’t enter now.” Yue Linhai spread his hands.
“The balance was hard-won; even a little change could lead to total collapse. If you don’t want the ghost ship to descend on Dadong City, best not to touch that photograph.”
However, these words couldn’t convince Ye Zhen at all; instead, they aroused his competitive spirit.
“Even if it descends on Dadong City, so what? Just a broken ship; not worth worrying about. It’s fine hiding in that photograph, but if it dares come out, my fists alone are enough to deal with it.”
Ye Zhen snorted coldly and started walking toward the rostrum.
Xu Zheng hurriedly blocked in front of him, afraid this guy would impulsively drag everyone to their deaths.
“Ye Zhen, I know the ghost ship is nothing to you, but the people outside aren’t as strong as you. If the ghost ship resurges, it will take countless lives in an instant. Even if you solve the ghost ship after that, it won’t matter.”
At these words, Ye Zhen hesitated.
“That’s true; after all, not everyone is as fearless as me.”
“But with the fierce ghost right in front of me, I can’t root it out, while that Zhang Qian dares to enter the ghost ship. Could I be inferior to even Zhang Qian?”
Xu Zheng shook the white paper on his body and extended an invitation to Ye Zhen.
“I’ve now been selected as one of the squad leaders; you can completely join my squad, eliminate the most fierce ghosts, and use the best record to convince everyone.”
“Even you can be a Captain?”
Ye Zhen first scanned Xu Zheng with suspicious eyes, then shook his head, “Join your squad? Then wouldn’t I become your subordinate?”
“Sorry, I misspoke.”
Xu Zheng quickly rephrased, “The squad I’m in lacks strength and needs you, Ye Zhen, as external aid for support.”
“That’s more like it. No time to lose; let’s set off quickly, don’t let others snatch all the fierce ghosts.”
