Chapter 203: Setting Off
“Ah, I’ll contact headquarters right now to inquire about the specific situation of those two people. Please wait a moment.”
The sudden inquiry made Jiang Qingwu feel a bit flustered. Recovering her composure, she immediately picked up her mobile phone to contact headquarters.
Because after Jiang Shan purged headquarters, headquarters blocked all information for the past two days to root out undercover personnel from various organizations within. Therefore, even he, as a minister, could not obtain accurate information.
It was only today that headquarters announced that a series of systems had returned to normal.
This is also why Jiang Shan didn’t know about the information from ZS City. So, at this moment, he sat on the sofa in his private lounge, lit a cigarette, and waited quietly.
In the original work, after Tong Qian went missing, Guo Fan and Feng Quan were immediately dispatched by Zhao Jianguo to provide support.
Not only that, but three members of the Supernatural Forum were also invited as external aid to assist Guo and Feng in handling the supernatural event in ZS City.
To prevent these five people from entering the Caesar Grand Hotel and causing unpredictable changes, Jiang Shan asked Jiang Qingwu to investigate the whereabouts of Feng Quan and Guo Fan.
“Minister Jiang, according to information from headquarters, the International Criminal Police dispatched to ZS City to solve the supernatural event are Feng Quan and Guo Fan. Headquarters doesn’t know their whereabouts either, but it can be confirmed that they have already entered the Caesar Grand Hotel where Tong Qian disappeared.”
Hearing Jiang Qingwu’s words, Jiang Shan pondered for a moment and said with his voice still calm:
“Alright, I understand. Prepare the airplane for takeoff.”
“Also, inform headquarters immediately that if Feng Quan and the others come out of the Caesar Grand Hotel, they should all withdraw and not stay in ZS City. The supernatural event there is a trap. There is a ghost that can alter memories. It is in ZS City. Once others encounter it and have their memories altered, the situation in ZS City will become worse than imagined.”
“What?” Jiang Qingwu exclaimed at this moment.
A ghost that alters memories?
Although she knew about many supernatural events, and even participated in the Ghost Rain Incident that affected half the province from start to finish, the mere words “alter memories” sent a chill down her spine.
“I, I’ll notify headquarters immediately,” Jiang Qingwu said with a hint of panic in her voice.
Because she realized the complexity of this supernatural event. However, without complete information, headquarters had already treated it as an ordinary incident.
“Mm, tell headquarters that I’ll take over the supernatural event at the Caesar Grand Hotel in ZS City. Let all useless personnel withdraw.”
After speaking, Jiang Shan walked out of the lounge.
Since Guo Fan and Feng Quan had already entered the Caesar Grand Hotel, it wouldn’t make much difference if he went later. Moreover, the rash entry of these two might even cause the Newspaper Ghost to lower its guard.
Thinking back to when he encountered the Newspaper Ghost again in Dachang City after the Starving Ghost Incident ended, even under the fifth layer of the Ghost Domain, the Newspaper Ghost had strangely escaped. Jiang Shan felt a hint of apprehension.
“It’s also a good thing that Feng Quan and Guo Fan entered the Caesar Grand Hotel. There’s a high probability that they can stabilize the Newspaper Ghost. As long as the Newspaper Ghost doesn’t leave, everything will be manageable,” Jiang Shan’s eyes flickered.
Just as he was about to board the plane, Zhao Jianguo’s communication suddenly came through.
His voice was exceptionally grave: “Jiang Shan, it’s me. I’ve heard about what happened before. Is your information accurate?”
“During the Starving Ghost Incident, did you think I didn’t discover that thing in the Ghost Domain? I’m too familiar with that ghost. You’re more aware of the situation at headquarters these past two days than I am, otherwise, I wouldn’t be inquiring about the situation in ZS City.”
“Withdraw all ghost wielders from ZS City immediately. I’ll deal with that thing. Only I can do this. Without precautions, others might have already had their memories altered.”
Jiang Shan said. He asked for the criminal police to withdraw not to protect them, but because he was worried that these ghost wielders would become carriers for the Newspaper Ghost, thus allowing this cunning “thing” to slip away from under his nose once more.
“This is headquarters’ problem. It’s impossible to withdraw Feng Quan and Guo Fan now. Just this noon, they also lost contact. They haven’t been in touch for over two hours.” Zhao Jianguo said.
“Furthermore, the supernatural event in ZS City has not been resolved. The superiors’ intention is clear: even if they are missing, others must be dispatched to provide support until the matter is concluded.”
“This is no longer just about the ghost that can alter memories that you mentioned. It involves another A-level supernatural event. The file has already been created. I’ll send you the file later. If you are willing to provide support, headquarters will provide you with unconditional aid. If you need other helpers, headquarters will also satisfy your request, and the ghost candle can also be made available to you.”
Jiang Shan sneered: “Zhao Jianguo, you’re a military man, you should understand the terrifying nature of this matter. An A-level supernatural event is just a smokescreen. Headquarters is no longer adapted to this era. If they continue to handle problems this way, the decline of headquarters is inevitable.”
“I understand, but I’m powerless. Should we abandon ZS City because of this ghost? That’s impossible. You saw how many people were sent to support you when supernatural events occurred in Dachang City and Dachun City.”
“The situation in ZS City isn’t that dire yet. At least a ghost domain hasn’t formed, and the number of deaths is still within a controllable range. The situation is just worsening. The ghost wielder strength of headquarters is already very weak, there’s no other way.”
One could hear the helpless emotion in Zhao Jianguo’s voice.
He felt dejected and bitter.
Once just a captain, he only saw headquarters as a big tree, and the rot on its branches and twigs.
But as his position increased, Zhao Jianguo saw that the “roots” of headquarters were rotten, and even the “trunk” had become hollow.
Yet, even knowing all this, he could only watch this great tree rot away bit by bit. Without the support and backing of top-tier ghost wielders like Jiang Shan, headquarters would forever die in that “puddle of mud.”
“I don’t need headquarters to send anyone to assist me. I only need local personnel to completely blockade the area around the Caesar Grand Hotel, preventing anyone from entering or leaving. If Guo Fan and Feng Quan come out of the hotel, have them withdraw immediately.”
Because he knew the current situation at headquarters, Jiang Shan didn’t pursue the matter further. After stating his requirements, he boarded the plane.
“Jiang Shan, if you need help, you must inform me. After this meeting at headquarters, power will be transferred. If you die, the branch…”
“I know, Old Zhao. No need to say more. If you can’t get by at headquarters anymore, come to the branch. You can keep Cao Yanhua company here.”
Before Zhao Jianguo could reply, Jiang Shan hung up the phone. He looked at the surging clouds outside the window, lost in thought for a moment.
“Li Qingzhi, Newspaper Ghost…”
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