Chapter 41: Transaction Ends【10,000-word Mega Chapter】
What’s with that look of disdain?
You don’t like him?
“You want to join my club?” Lin Qian hadn’t expected Zhang Han to be so direct.
“Yes!” Zhang Han nodded without hesitation.
That person controls three ghosts; what kind of concept is controlling three ghosts!
The other party said they have a method of controlling fierce ghosts, so it must be true, otherwise how could they control three ghosts?
In his current state, he is already close to a fierce ghost revival.
Afterwards, when they leave, he doesn’t know if Sun Li Hong and the others will keep their promise.
Rather than waiting for them to fulfill their promise, it would be better for him to join this person’s club and seek a new hope.
If they leave and those people are willing to keep their promise, then he can also control a second ghost.
But, controlling a second ghost only temporarily delays the fierce ghost revival, it’s not a long-term solution.
At that time, who should he go to?
Could it be that he still has to accept this kind of mission with a zero percent chance of survival to obtain the method of controlling a third ghost?
Zhang Han was already scared.
It would be better to switch allegiance and join the other party’s club.
“Interesting, although you’re a weakling, there’s something about you that’s very interesting.”
“When you go out this time, you’ll be arranged to control a second ghost. After you’ve controlled it, come to Da Jiang City and find the Black Eight Club. I’m the president there.”
“No problem!”
Although Zhang Han hesitated, he still agreed.
Afterwards, Lin Qian looked at Yang Jian, “What have you decided?”
Yang Jian touched his chin, “If I don’t agree, I’ll suffer a loss this time.”
“We’ll split it fifty-fifty. If I revive as a fierce ghost later, I’ll come find you.”
“After all, I plan to join Headquarters.”
“You don’t mind if your member is from Headquarters, do you?”
Lin Qian smiled, “Of course not.”
“In that case, let’s go.”
Lin Qian walked to the ghost coffin, reached out, and directly lifted the ghost coffin, walking towards the sports car outside.
Yang Jian’s eyes flickered, he picked up the body bag, and followed.
Zhang Han quickly followed.
In a short while.
Three sports cars drove out of the village.
One of the car cabins had been dismantled, ruining the expensive car. This violent dismantling was just to transport a lacquered coffin.
This ghost coffin was placed horizontally in the back seat, securely tied with ropes to prevent the lid from accidentally tipping over during transport.
Lin Qian was driving the last car, the sports car carrying the ghost coffin.
At this moment, Lin Qian felt the situation inside his body and looked at the black coffin in the rearview mirror.
“It’s truly sinister. I’ve plundered more than ten times and only got a part of the supernatural power. If I plunder any further, the ghost inside shows signs of coming out.”
Lin Qian’s eyes flickered. He didn’t plunder the ghost messenger’s killing pattern, but he did plunder the ghost messenger’s suppression power.
The suppression power to mindlessly suppress fierce ghosts.
Lin Qian felt that the part of the ghost messenger’s supernatural power within him could directly suppress three ghosts.
A weird balance appeared.
There were four ghosts in his body, two of which were crashed, and two were not. The ghost messenger strongly suppressed the two fierce ghosts that were not crashed, while the ghost messenger’s supernatural power was restricted by the ghosts within him.
The balance was extremely weird, so weird that Lin Qian couldn’t understand what was happening.
Based on his situation, Lin Qian roughly estimated that he could suppress three ghosts without thinking, but because there were four ghosts in his body, the ghost messenger’s suppression quota was used up.
But Lin Qian felt that his overall suppression power had increased.
Although the ghost messenger suppressed his own fierce ghost, he could still use supernatural powers, and it was smoother than before, without the feeling of revival.
Two ghosts were crashed: one was Wang Zelong’s ghost, and the other was Wu Xun’s ghost. Two ghosts were not crashed: one was part of the Ghost Performer’s supernatural power, and the other was the Mist Ghost in Feng Quan’s body, which was the ghost with the ghost domain.
His current situation is that the ghost messenger’s supernatural power acts like nails, suppressing the fierce ghosts reviving within him.
Then a balance was formed.
He could currently be considered to have controlled five ghosts, but because the ghost messenger only plundered some of the suppression power and not the supernatural power, the ghost messenger’s supernatural power had no destructive capability.
But for him, this was a good tool.
Just as they were leaving the village.
On the main road leading to Huang Gang Village.
It was already under martial law, and half of the road was blocked. Over a dozen vehicles were stopped at the intersection.
Professional personnel had set up communications, and people were on duty, closely monitoring every move from Huang Gang Village in the distance. Judging by their attire, there were corporate personnel, official investigators, and even some people in white robes who looked like researchers. Moreover, there were helicopters parked in the open spaces nearby.
Observers took turns using binoculars to watch Huang Gang Village.
When the observer saw Huang Gang Village eerily disappearing from sight, he was immediately stunned.
“There’s a situation, Huang Gang Village is disappearing. The village, no, it’s gone. Two cars are coming from the direction of the village.”
“License plate confirmed, these are the cars of He Sheng, Ye Jun, and Zhang Han, members of the Little Strong Club from Da Chang City.”
“The last car is carrying a coffin.”
“Hurry and report.”
The observer reported what had just happened.
And in the temporarily set up tent nearby.
Important people related to this incident, as usual, gathered for a meeting.
It was called a meeting, but the corporate personnel involved in this incident sat in silence.
It was only because their current status was not enough for them to speak.
Headquarters, Captain Zhao Jianguo.
Headquarters, national treasure, Professor Wang Xiao Ming.
Beside him was Li Jun.
Next to him was a man with a gloomy expression, his name was Jiang Shangbai.
And opposite Wang Xiao Ming were the Chairman of the Little Strong Club, Wang Xiaoqiang, and member Ye Feng.
They had also arrived.
No one spoke; they were all waiting for a result.
However, at this moment.
A police officer walked in:
“Captain, Professor Wang, three cars have left Huang Gang Village and are heading this way. Facial recognition has confirmed that in the first car are Zhang Han, a member of the Little Strong Club and a ghost controller, Yang Jian, and finally Lin Qian, the president of the Black Eight Club from Da Jiang City.”
Hearing this, Wang Xiao Ming breathed a sigh of relief.
Wang Xiaoqiang and Jiang Shangbai also breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Qian was alive, this was truly good news.
Because of Lin Qian’s willful choice, Wang Xiao Ming had to come here in advance.
Originally, he should have given Lin Qian the complete file of Huang Gang Village.
But he didn’t, because it involved the ghost coffin.
Moreover, he knew that Lin Qian had a way to leave Huang Gang Village alive.
Since Lin Qian had a way, he couldn’t ignore the ghost coffin out of worry for Lin Qian.
Both had the same value; losing either one would be a loss.
Furthermore, Wang Xiao Ming was not sure if Lin Qian would control the ghost coffin after being told about its condition in Huang Gang Village. If he did, then his transaction with Lin Qian would be extremely passive.
Lin Qian had a way to survive, that was certain.
The other party was not someone who would go to his death.
In the temporary meeting room, everyone stood up.
“Let’s go out and see.”
Zhang Han, who was driving in the front, was indeed not in good condition.
He felt the flesh and skin on his back constantly bulging and oozing blood.
The ghost behind him, even without being provoked, was starting to stir, wanting to come out.
In this state, Zhang Han felt he would die within ten days, and that was without using the ghost’s power. If he used it, he would die immediately.
“But thankfully, I made it out of the village alive. As long as I complete the transaction in these few days, I can also extend the time before the fierce ghost revives and get out of this state. I’ve also joined the Black Eight Club. If this here can’t delay my fierce ghost revival, the president can help me.”
Facing imminent death, Zhang Han wasn’t too desperate. On the contrary, he felt a strong sense of anticipation, a yearning to live.
After all, he had completed this mission, and he had a backup plan.
Even if he won by doing nothing.
However, as he was about to merge onto the main road, through the car window, he suddenly saw that at the intersection, a cordon had been set up, and a large area around it was blocked off. More than a dozen vehicles were parked there, temporary tents had been erected in the open space, and many people were observing nearby.
He knew that these were not there when he came to the village before.
Immediately.
Zhang Han realized. He honked the horn, rolled down the window, stuck his head out, and shouted to Yang Jian and Lin Qian behind him, “There seems to be a situation up ahead. They’ve set up a cordon and blocked the road. Could it be aimed at us?”
Yang Jian, who was driving, had already seen the situation ahead.
“Don’t worry, it’s not aimed at you. It’s probably aimed at me. Those are probably people from Sun Li Hong’s company from the club. They’re coming forward to complete the previous transaction with me and settle some personal grievances.”
As he spoke, Yang Jian looked behind him. Lin Qian was driving with one hand, propping his chin with the other, looking ahead listlessly.
Seeing Yang Jian look over, Lin Qian didn’t pay much attention.
But soon, his eyes narrowed. The cars hadn’t reached yet, but someone was already waiting at the intersection.
They had even set up a sunshade and a table.
It looked like a public negotiation.
But weren’t there too many people?
Soon, the three cars stopped.
Lin Qian got out of the car and saw Wang Xiaoqiang.
Wang Xiaoqiang hurried over, ignoring Yang Jian and Zhang Han.
“I found out what you asked me to check. The phone number you contacted me about originated from Da Jiang City.”
“The owner of the number is just an ordinary person. We checked, and the phone number was lost a long time ago. Later, they found it too troublesome to replace it and waited for it to be naturally canceled.”
Hearing this, Lin Qian frowned, “So you didn’t find anything?”
“If I hadn’t found anything, would I be here?”
The two chatted as they walked towards the negotiation table.
“It’s Li Yong, the person in charge in Da Jiang City. Lin Qian, do you have a grudge against that Li Yong?”
Wang Xiaoqiang looked at Lin Qian strangely.
“Yes, he, like them, wants the thing in my hand and wants me to join them. I refused.”
Hearing it was Li Yong, Lin Qian’s heart burned with anger. That damn guy is courting death!
“Then I understand. Right now, he’s not having a good time. In just two days, he’s been involved in two supernatural events. One supernatural event is unknown, and it’s still bothering him. The other is the Ghost Knocking Incident, a supernatural event that appeared not long ago and possesses a ghost domain.”
“Two incidents?” Lin Qian was surprised. He knew what ghost was behind the unknown supernatural event, but what was the deal with Ghost Knocking?
How did that person get entangled?
“The reason for the unknown supernatural event is unclear. Da Jiang City estimates it’s due to the survivors. As for Ghost Knocking, I do know.”
“He got entangled because he answered a phone call. I don’t know which bastard spread the curse of Ghost Knocking through the phone. Li Yong was caught off guard and suffered.”
“Not just him, some people in our Da Chang City were also inexplicably targeted.”
Hearing this, Lin Qian glanced at Yang Jian behind him.
Yang Jian’s mouth twitched slightly; he looked a bit guilty.
“Lin Qian, you asked me to check this phone number, is it because you also heard that knocking sound?”
Wang Xiaoqiang asked tentatively.
“Nonsense, why else would I ask you to check?”
Lin Qian rolled his eyes.
Wang Xiaoqiang’s expression immediately sank, “That Li Yong deserves to die.”
“Lin Qian, if you wish, my brother can directly arrange for someone to kill Li Yong and put his ghost coffin in front of you, guaranteed to be flawless.”
“No need, I’ll handle it myself.”
As they spoke, they had already walked to the negotiation table.
Lin Qian looked at a person in military uniform, with a golden coffin placed beside him.
At the head of the negotiation table sat a young man wearing glasses and a white lab coat.
“This is my brother, Wang Xiao Ming, Professor Wang from Headquarters. This is Captain Zhao Jianguo from Headquarters.”
“This is Li Jun, my brother’s bodyguard.”
“This is from the Circle of Friends, his name is Jiang Shangbai.”
Wang Xiaoqiang introduced the people present to Lin Qian.
Circle of Friends?
Lin Qian looked at Jiang Shangbai, somewhat surprised.
Why was someone from the Circle of Friends here?
“This is Wu Yue, he’s in charge of this acquisition matter. His company is the one funded by my brother’s research funds.”
Wu Yue quickly nodded in greeting.
Lin Qian glanced at Wu Yue and didn’t pay much attention.
“Professor Wang, we have three transactions to make now, but first, you need to solve a problem.”
Lin Qian looked at Yang Jian.
Yang Jian’s expression changed slightly, what did Lin Qian mean?
Hadn’t he joined the other party?
Was this a betrayal of trust?
Seeing Yang Jian’s changing expression, Lin Qian smiled, “I didn’t say you were trouble.”
“Aren’t you curious about the files?”
“Now that the main person is here, you can talk.”
Hearing this, Yang Jian’s expression eased.
He then realized he had misunderstood.
“Yang Jian, I will take responsibility for this incident. I was the one who had the files deleted,” Wang Xiao Ming said to Yang Jian, admitting it without reservation.
“It’s best if someone takes responsibility.”
Yang Jian stared at Wang Xiao Ming.
“I hope you can give me an explanation for this matter.”
Yang Jian threw the corpse bag in his hand onto the ground and then sat down.
Lin Qian also found a seat and sat down. Zhang Han hesitated for a moment, pulled a small stool, and sat next to Lin Qian.
But as soon as he sat down, he saw Wang Xiaoqiang looking at him with ill intent.
He swallowed and hesitated, “Perhaps, I should give you my seat?”
Hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang nodded.
Then, Zhang Han moved his position, and Wang Xiaoqiang and Ye Feng also pulled a small stool and sat next to Lin Qian.
Wang Xiao Ming, Zhao Jianguo, and Jiang Shangbai saw this scene, and their mouths twitched slightly.
Li Jun closed his eyes, not knowing what to say.
“I won’t introduce myself, my younger brother already introduced me once,” Wang Xiao Ming said.
Yang Jian nodded. This time, the turnout was significant: Zhao Jianguo, Captain Zhao from headquarters, and Jiang Shangbai from the circle of friends. There was also someone he hadn’t heard of.
But he was sure that Zhao Jianguo’s presence was only incidental to handling his affairs. The person truly worth their attention was Lin Qian, the president of the club he had just joined.
A ghost controller who controlled three fierce ghosts.
Zhao Jianguo nodded at Yang Jian, his gaze kind, but he remained silent.
“It’s getting late, so I’ll be direct. The supernatural event tasks are assigned to you. According to regulations, you should be given a file. This is to improve the survival rate of every ghost controller and help them better resolve supernatural events.
The withholding of information for your case was indeed done by Wu Yue, but he was worried about unnecessary trouble caused by information leakage. I apologize to you for this,” Wang Xiao Ming said with a solemn attitude.
Yang Jian’s gaze immediately shifted to Wu Yue.
Wu Yue swallowed, his face turning even paler.
The company’s files can be withheld or concealed. Could he also conceal the headquarters’ files?
Wang Xiao Ming said, “Wu Yue doesn’t have that authority, but I do. I was the one who had those files deleted.”
“Why did you do that?” Yang Jian’s face turned cold.
“To permanently resolve the supernatural events occurring domestically.”
Wang Xiao Ming said seriously, “Do you know how many new supernatural files are added daily? Through big data analysis, the number of supernatural events in the country is still increasing, and it will soon reach a point where it cannot be concealed or suppressed.”
“Disasters are showing signs of a full-scale outbreak. If we don’t find a way to reverse the situation soon, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
“In peacetime, individual sacrifices are already insignificant, as long as these sacrifices are worthwhile. Perhaps many ghost controllers died in this incident.
But in my opinion, their deaths, in exchange for information security and the recovery of the ghost coffin, were very much worth it.”
After speaking, he glanced at the coffin on the sports car not far away.
“You talk a good game. It’s easy for you to say when the people who sacrificed aren’t you. Just based on what you just said, I can’t help but want to kill you right now,” Yang Jian said, his expression somewhat ferocious.
With that, a scarlet ghost eye opened on his forehead.
A faint red light emanated, tending to spread outwards.
Li Jun, standing beside him, watched him with imposing vigilance:
“Professor Wang’s value far exceeds yours. If you intend to make a move against Professor Wang, I will personally execute you here. It would be a pity to kill you, even if you are talented.”
“Do you think you can protect him?” Yang Jian said coldly.
“You can try,” Li Jun said expressionlessly.
“See, Yang Jian is going to kill your brother, aren’t you worried?”
Lin Qian asked Wang Xiaoqiang.
Wang Xiaoqiang pouted, completely unconcerned, “Kill him if he wants to.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Wang Xiao Ming’s displeased gaze, and he quickly changed his tune, “Uh, Yang Jian, please calm down.”
Yang Jian: …
Lin Qian burst into laughter.
The tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.
Zhao Jianguo’s mouth twitched, this younger brother of Professor Wang.
But he also used this as an opportunity to smooth things over:
“What are you all doing? We’re all family, after all. If we start fighting here and it gets out to other countries, won’t they laugh at us? What time is it now? Unity and mutual assistance to resolve supernatural events is the priority. What’s the point of infighting?”
“Yang Jian, I can understand your current feelings. Deleting and altering files has indeed caused you a lot of trouble. But you also need to understand Professor Wang; he is also dedicated to the country.
The existence of the ghost coffin has a significant impact on the current situation. If its value can be exploited, supernatural events can indeed be effectively suppressed and resolved.”
“With Professor Wang’s actions, since he paid such a heavy price to recover the ghost coffin, he must have his reasons.”
“Let’s be considerate of each other and try to understand, okay?”
“Why should I believe this Professor Wang?” Yang Jian asked.
“You don’t have to believe him, but you should believe in his contributions. He was one of the earliest professionals to research supernatural events.
Even before the supernatural events broke out, he had already confirmed the existence of fierce ghosts and began attempting to decipher them. Later, at the beginning of the supernatural events, he published several important papers, playing a crucial role in the initial suppression of supernatural events.”
“You’ve logged into that international website, and you should have seen Professor Wang’s papers. By the way, his pen name internationally is Bruce Pi.”
Bruce Pi?
Yang Jian’s eyes narrowed.
The person who wrote the paper, “The Power of Fierce Ghosts Cannot Affect Gold”?
“If you want to kill me, I won’t object. If you can do better than me and contribute more than me, you can shoot me dead, and I won’t stop you.
But if you can’t, I hope you’ll consider the bigger picture.”
“Are you telling the truth?” Yang Jian’s eyes narrowed.
“There’s no need for me to lie.”
Yang Jian suddenly drew his pistol, placed it on the table, and then pushed it forward, sliding it in front of him.
“Prove to me that you are truly dedicated to the public good and not for yourself.”
Wang Xiao Ming asked, “How do you want me to prove it?”
“You like to measure a person’s value by the sacrifices they make. So, I want to ask you, between a ghost controller who can resolve supernatural events and a general manager who maintains the company’s operations, which one has more value?”
“Of course, the ghost controllers at headquarters are more important. If resolving a supernatural event means killing an ordinary person, I wouldn’t hesitate, because such a sacrifice is worthwhile,” Wang Xiao Ming said very seriously.
Yang Jian said:
“Very well, if you personally kill Wu Yue, then I will unhesitatingly join headquarters, resolve supernatural events for headquarters, and the matter of the files will be null and void. Because I believe you deleted the files not for yourself, if you can’t do it, your words are just perfunctory lies and empty promises.”
“As for your side, I will absolutely not go. I cannot tolerate someone stabbing me in the back while I’m risking my life to resolve supernatural events. What do you say?”
Zhao Jianguo’s expression changed slightly; at this moment, he didn’t know what to say.
Yang Jian’s words were indeed very reasonable.
If the matter of falsifying files was just an isolated incident, it could be tolerated, as it was for the sake of headquarters.
But what if this kind of thing was not an isolated incident, but for someone’s personal gain?
Yang Jian left the choice to Wang Xiao Ming.
Since this Professor Bruce Pi was so understanding and selfless, he must know what to do.
As long as he killed Wu Yue, Yang Jian would be convinced that deleting the files was for the greater good, without any personal gain. In this situation, he could reluctantly forgive.
If he couldn’t do it.
It would just be perfunctory lies. Yang Jian would not hesitate to use the power of the fierce ghost and kill Wang Xiao Ming himself.
So, now the gun is in Wang Xiao Ming’s hand. What will he do?
Yang Jian was very expectant.
At this moment.
Zhao Jianguo remained silent, and Li Jun beside him also said nothing.
They knew.
This was a transaction.
The life of an ordinary person, in exchange for a ghost controller for headquarters.
Wang Xiao Ming looked at the pistol in front of him, then at Wu Yue beside him.
“Professor Wang, Professor Wang, don’t listen to Yang Jian’s nonsense. He’s using a borrowed knife…” Wu Yue, standing beside him, panicked.
But Wang Xiao Ming interrupted him;
“Wu Yue, you don’t need to say more. Yang Jian’s value is indeed more important than yours. If the company loses you, it can find another general manager, but if Yang Jian is gone, there will be one less person responsible for the supernatural events in Da Chang City, and you are well aware of the average losses behind each supernatural event.”
Wang Xiao Ming reached out, picked up the pistol, stood up, and said, “Therefore, your value is far inferior to his. Now, I hope you will make a sacrifice.”
“I will raise your wife and daughters; have no worries.”
“Bang~!”
The gunshots rang out.
Wang Xiao Ming shot Wu Yue without hesitation.
But Wu Yue, terrified, ducked his head and, with good luck, dodged the shot.
“Run~!”
At this moment, Wu Yue was on the verge of collapse. He scrambled and crawled, madly preparing to escape.
“Death is lighter than a feather, and heavier than Mount Tai. Everyone has a time to sacrifice. Now it’s your turn. You shouldn’t run; it will only bring you more pain.”
“Bang~!”
A scream sounded. Wu Yue was hit somewhere and stumbled to the ground.
Wang Xiao Ming walked over with the gun, aimed it at his head, and showed no trace of compassion on his face, only a sense of resolve.
A resolve to kill with his own hands for the greater good.
“Wait, wait a minute, Professor Wang, do you still remember that I treated you to a massage? I was the one who introduced your wife.” Wu Yue’s face was covered in sweat, and he trembled all over, propping himself up with his hands and pleading.
“Bang~!”
Before he could finish speaking, the third shot rang out.
Wu Yue was dead.
Seeing this, Yang Jian’s eyes flickered.
Wang Xiao Ming returned and sat back down in front of Yang Jian.
“After some time, I will undergo an assessment. Once I pass, I will join headquarters and begin resolving supernatural events for headquarters.
The issue of the Huang Gang Village supernatural event file has been resolved, but I still hope there will be no more file tampering in the future. If it is tampered with, I have the right to know.”
Wang Xiao Ming said, “If you join headquarters and your contributions are significant enough, some confidential matters will not be concealed from you.”
Yang Jian nodded, “My issue is resolved. Next, it’s your turn.”
Yang Jian moved his stool, clearing the path for Lin Qian.
A smooth transition and switch.
Lin Qian sat down in front, crossed his legs, and lit a cigarette.
“Hoo, circle of friends, headquarters…” Lin Qian exhaled a puff of smoke.
“Lin Qian, I’ve brought what you asked for. What are your terms?” Wang Xiao Ming asked.
He wiped his hands, his expression very serious.
“You’ve investigated me, so you should know that I was driving a runaway taxi from Dayuan City straight to Da Jiang City and then crashed into the river.”
“We know all of this.”
The atmosphere at this moment was far from as relaxed as during the discussion with Yang Jian.
Wang Xiao Ming’s expression was solemn, Jiang Shangbai’s expression was also solemn, and Li Jun and Zhao Jianguo had equally solemn expressions.
“Yes, it’s good that you know. I have what you want.”
“I do have a method for controlling fierce ghosts, and its success rate is much higher than your laboratory’s, and it’s also very convenient.”
Hearing this, Wang Xiao Ming’s eyes immediately narrowed, and his heart began to beat uncontrollably.
Jiang Shangbai clenched his fists, staring intently at Lin Qian.
Li Jun’s gaze shifted, his ghost domain ready to be activated at any moment.
Zhao Jianguo’s guess was thoroughly confirmed.
Zhang Han and Yang Jian, however, were relatively calm.
“What are the conditions?” Wang Xiao Ming suppressed his excitement.
“Dayuan City, Taiping Ancient Town, I want the heads of everyone inside.”
“Headquarters, the circle of friends, or any other force, as long as they can bring me the heads of those old immortals inside, along with their respective fierce ghosts, I will hand over the method of controlling fierce ghosts with both hands.”
Hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Dayuan City, Taiping Ancient Town, old immortals?
“Ghost controllers?” Wang Xiao Ming frowned.
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
“If they aren’t ghost controllers, then who else would it be?”
Uh…
“I can tell you directly that those few old immortals in Taiping Ancient Town have a grudge against me. I rushed away from Dayuan City precisely because those old antiques were chasing me.”
“You also know about that deceased driver.”
“In order to escape, I had to kill him.”
“At the time, I had only controlled one ghost, and not for long. I could have lived for almost a year, but after being hunted by them, I can only survive for less than three months.”
“Otherwise, why do you think I would expose myself to your sight?”
Wang Xiao Ming frowned, “Your current strength is not enough to retaliate?”
“Very strong?”
Lin Qian did not hide anything, “They are some old timers, ghost controllers from the founding period. Their strength is very strong. Even with three ghosts under my control, I don’t dare to retaliate.”
Controlled three ghosts!
Jiang Shang Bai’s expression froze.
Although Zhao Jianguo was shocked to hear this, he had a rough estimate in his heart.
If nothing unexpected happened, the third ghost Lin Qian controlled was the one he sent people to deliver.
“If you don’t dare to retaliate even with three ghosts under your control, then whoever goes will die?” Jiang Shang Bai was starting to get anxious.
On their circle of friends, only the Chairman controlled two ghosts.
A ghost controller with three ghosts under their control dares not deal with someone, and they with two ghosts dare to?
At this moment, everyone’s gaze towards Lin Qian changed slightly.
This person is the ruthless one, surviving the hands of those old ghost controllers with only one ghost under his control.
This method of escape was astonishing.
Wang Xiao Ming frowned in thought. If even a ghost controller with three ghosts under his control did not dare to retaliate, how much would they have to pay to fulfill Lin Qian’s conditions?
“The conditions you’ve set are very difficult.”
This was the truth. At this period, it was very difficult to take down Taiping Ancient Town, unless the old man in the deepest vault of headquarters made a move.
But that old man would definitely not make a move.
In this current period, only Ye Zhen from the Supernatural Forum could go to Taiping Ancient Town and take out one or two people.
This was still based on the premise that He Liansheng did not directly summon souls.
Once souls were summoned, even Ye Zhen would be in trouble.
It was just that because of Ye Zhen’s troublesome fierce ghost, any being summoned would not target Ye Zhen for destruction, unless it was a madman.
But it would suppress.
“If it’s not difficult, I would have dealt with them myself. Why would I need you?” Lin Qian asked with a chuckle.
Wang Xiao Ming’s brows furrowed. The transaction had been off to a bumpy start.
Jiang Shang Bai’s face darkened, “The difficulty is too high, can we change it?”
Jiang Shang Bai said what Wang Xiao Ming wanted to say most but couldn’t.
Wang Xiao Ming looked at Lin Qian.
Lin Qian’s eyes flickered, and he stroked his chin, “I don’t think I said you had to go and kill them immediately.”
“Of course, even with time, it would take a very long time.”
“How about this: suppression, causing trouble, use whatever dirty methods you have.”
“They dare not offend headquarters.”
A group of mice hiding in Taiping Ancient Town, waiting to die, dare they offend headquarters?
They dare not. At most, they would kill people secretly, but they would not dare to kill openly.
Hearing this, Wang Xiao Ming’s brows relaxed a bit, “Then this transaction?”
“Since you cannot complete my request in a short period, how about this: resources for ghosts.”
“Resources for ghosts?” Wang Xiao Ming was confused.
“What do you mean?”
“You provide the ghosts and resources, and I will help you make that ghost dormant. A dormant fierce ghost can be controlled by anyone, human or ghost.”
“What do you think?”
Lin Qian would not insist on only the one condition being met to provide the method for controlling fierce ghosts.
Besides, he didn’t have that method.
“You can do such a thing?” Jiang Shang Bai was greatly surprised.
“Gasping in surprise, ignorant, narrow-minded,” Lin Qian uttered three words.
Jiang Shang Bai fell silent.
He really wanted to get angry, but he didn’t dare.
This guy was a key figure right now.
“Will a dormant fierce ghost revive later?” Wang Xiao Ming asked a crucial question.
“Nonsense, it will revive if you use its supernatural power, but the revival time will be very long.”
“At least much longer than you normally controlling a fierce ghost and becoming a ghost controller.”
Lin Qian didn’t say he could make the fierce ghost crash.
If he said it, his trouble would be immense.
Wang Xiao Ming would never let him leave.
He would definitely take him back to headquarters.
This was also a good thing, of course.
But Lin Qian wouldn’t forget that he was still being chased by ghosts, and he had also stolen some of the Ghost Messenger’s supernatural power.
The closer he got to stealing the fierce ghost’s power, the faster his fierce ghost would revive.
He didn’t want to attract the Ghost Messenger out of the coffin.
“Deal.” Wang Xiao Ming thought for a moment. This was the best option for now.
Although logically, they would lose out a bit, exchanging a large amount of resources for a dormant ghost was very worthwhile.
“Our circle of friends also agrees.” Seeing Wang Xiao Ming agree, Jiang Shang Bai quickly agreed as well.
“Very good, then I will await your good news. Within a month at the latest, you must produce results.”
“I don’t like my enemies living too comfortably.”
“Of course, as I said, whoever can bring me the heads of those old undying ones, even just one, I can give you the method to control fierce ghosts.”
Lin Qian’s words made everyone present fall silent.
Especially Yang Jian and Zhang Han.
They seemed to have touched upon another world.
Wang Xiao Qiang licked his lips, and Ye Feng’s eyes flickered; he saw hope for his survival.
“Then let’s move on to discussing the purchase of the ghost coffin.”
Lin Qian pointed to the large black coffin on the sports car in the distance.
Wang Xiao Ming’s gaze also fell on the coffin.
He nodded, “Name your price. I’m not very good at business.”
“One price, two billion.” Lin Qian now wished the ghost coffin would be farther away from him.
At this distance, his ghost was already restless.
He felt that if he stayed for another two hours, his balance might be disrupted.
“Deal.”
Wang Xiao Ming agreed without any hesitation.
Zhang Han’s mouth twitched, and Yang Jian tilted his head, a question mark above it.
“I don’t have a card. Transfer it to my club secretary’s card, yes, the card of that person named Chu He.”
“I’ll transfer nine hundred and fifty million to my end, and another one billion to him, and fifty million to him.”
Lin Qian pointed at Yang Jian. They had agreed on a fifty-fifty split, so he had to keep his word.
Then he pointed at Zhang Han. The fifty million was the membership fee for Zhang Han.
Wang Xiao Ming nodded, “I will arrange for someone to do it.”
“Then can I take the ghost coffin now?”
“Yes.”
Hearing this, Wang Xiao Ming quickly arranged for Li Jun to transport the ghost coffin away.
However, he didn’t act rashly, “You said we had three transactions to make, so what’s the last one?”
There were only two transactions so far. What was the third one?
Lin Qian glanced at Yang Jian, who immediately understood. He quickly picked up the body bag, placed it on the table, then opened it and took out a human head.
Wang Xiao Ming frowned, Jiang Shang Bai’s eyes sank, and Zhao Jianguo’s expression changed slightly.
Is this a ghost?
But suddenly, the head opened its eyes and moved its mouth. It let out a sound, but Yang Jian, with quick hands, quickly put the head back into the body bag.
This scene stunned Wang Xiao Ming and the other two.
Is this a living person?
“Feng Quan, International Police from Da Chang City. This is our third transaction.”
“He’s still alive.”
Hearing this, Zhao Jianguo’s expression changed slightly.
Wang Xiao Ming narrowed his eyes. He was sure he had to buy Feng Quan.
Jiang Shang Bai looked at Lin Qian strangely. This person was certainly bold, but he also had the capital to support his boldness.
“Name your price.”
Hearing this, Sun Li Hong, who was sitting at the side, couldn’t sit still. “Um, Professor Wang, we’re short on funds.”
“Hmm?” Wang Xiao Ming was surprised. “How can we be short on funds?”
Two billion wasn’t much, so why were they short on funds?
Zhao Jianguo’s lips twitched slightly. As expected of Professor Wang, he truly had no concept of money.
“Professor Wang, two billion is a lot,” Zhao Jianguo reminded him. “Your company still needs to support your research. You don’t want your research to be paused, do you?”
Wang Xiao Ming frowned upon hearing this, then looked at Wang Xiao Qiang.
Wang Xiao Qiang’s face immediately darkened. “What money does a small club like mine have?”
Wang Xiao Ming’s expression immediately turned unfriendly.
“At most one billion, no more. Any more and my club will go bankrupt,” Wang Xiao Qiang said aggrievedly.
Hearing that there was one billion in funds, Wang Xiao Ming’s brows relaxed as he looked at Lin Qian.
Lin Qian flicked the ash from his cigarette but didn’t answer. Instead, he looked at a car in the distance.
Wang Xiao Ming followed the other’s gaze and was slightly surprised. Was there something in the car that Lin Qian fancied? But he quickly understood.
“Inside the golden box is the supernatural item our laboratory has recently developed, the ghost candle. Its function is…”
Wang Xiao Ming explained the function of the ghost candle.
Hearing this, Jiang Shang Bai, Wang Xiao Qiang, Ye Feng, Yang Jian, and Zhang Han instantly looked at Wang Xiao Ming, their eyes burning like hungry dogs looking at a bone.
Lin Qian nodded and raised his hand, showing five fingers.
Wang Xiao Ming: “This is a strategic resource.”
Lin Qian thought for a moment and withdrew a finger.
“Three. Only three,” Wang Xiao Ming said, shaking his head.
“Deal.” Lin Qian agreed without hesitation.
“Give me two, and one to him,” Lin Qian pointed at Yang Jian.
Yang Jian was overwhelmed by the sudden happiness.
Holy crap?
Is this the benefit of following Lin Qian?
He didn’t say anything, got a billion, and now he gets a ghost candle too?
Wang Xiao Ming: …
Reckless.
Lin Qian stood up, stretched, walked to the golden coffin, and carried it.
“Give the one in your car to Yang Jian. Send the remaining two to me in Da Jiang City.”
“I’ll be going back now. I still need to settle some accounts.”
Wang Xiao Ming, Jiang Shang Bai, and Zhao Jianguo all stood up.
“I hope your headquarters’ resources are all like ghost candles. As for money, I just got a billion, so I’m not short.”
Wang Xiao Qiang and Ye Feng quickly ran over, reaching out to help Lin Qian lift the coffin.
Lin Qian thought about it and didn’t refuse.
Watching the two diligently lift the coffin and place it on the car roof, Lin Qian nodded.
“Let’s go. Pleasant cooperation.”
Lin Qian waved his hand and strode away.
The people at the scene watched Lin Qian depart with complex expressions.
“Professor Wang, I will leave now as well. I need to report this matter to the Chairman.”
His presence here meant his identity was essentially revealed.
But this exposure was worth it.
Wang Xiao Ming said nothing and looked at Yang Jian and Zhang Han, “You want to control a second ghost? You’ll have to wait for a while. They need to collect data from your bodies to find a suitable ghost for you to control.”
“Our success rate is twenty percent. Of course, if you’re willing to wait, you can wait until we complete the ‘resources for ghosts’ deal with Lin Qian, and then we’ll help you control one. The success rate will definitely not be lower than fifty percent.”
A twenty percent success rate?
Yang Jian’s pupils contracted slightly. He suddenly understood why Lin Qian was so important.
Although the other party didn’t mention the success rate, his statement that “anyone, human or ghost, can control it” implied that the success rate was definitely not low.
“I’ll wait,” Zhang Han said. He felt he could still hold on for a while.
Yang Jian glanced at Zhang Han, “I advise you not to wait. Your President is waiting for you to control the second ghost and find him.”
“You can wait, but your president might not be willing to.”
“Sometimes, time is life.”
Yang Jian finished speaking and patted Zhang Han’s shoulder. Lin Qian had made it very clear when he was in Huang Gang Village.
He told him to come find him after he had controlled the ghost.
This showed that Lin Qian believed Zhang Han could successfully control the second one.
Zhang Han’s expression changed uncertainly, showing a mix of confusion and struggle.
On the way down the mountain, a golden coffin was tied to the bus roof of a Maybach.
The vehicle activated and descended the winding roads.
