Mysterious Revival

Yang Jian left Hongfa Temple.

He hadn't gotten the answers he wanted, but confirmed one thing: the entity that had imprisoned the White Bone Tree and that three-meter-tall shadow had vanished without a trace, yet had not resurrected within Dachang City.

But he had a premonition that this ghost had already appeared somewhere in the world.

Some unimaginable horror was brewing.

The world was so vast, heaven only knew which unfortunate place would encounter the ghost's resurgence.

Just like the existence of the Ghost Infant, initially the danger was small, hiding in a major city so well that its presence was hardly felt, but once it fully revived, it would be a catastrophic disaster.

"I can't worry about everything. In a world where ferocious ghosts are resurrecting, the dangers are far more than just that thing. This world is already like a dilapidated house with leaks everywhere. It's enough to take care of my own patch," Yang Jian thought to himself.

He wasn't a particularly ambitious person. From the moment he became a ghost master, his only thought was to survive, to live well.

If he couldn't survive, then he would choose to die well.

Yang Jian wasn't very worried about what the future held; he believed that as long as he didn't die, managing Dachang City shouldn't be too difficult.

But when Yang Jian returned to the residential complex, he found a military vehicle parked at the entrance.

Without knowing when, Zhao Kaiming had come for a visit.

He was sitting in the living room with two ghost masters, drinking tea, seemingly waiting for Yang Jian's arrival.

When Yang Jian saw Zhao Kaiming, he paused for a moment before saying, "Captain Zhao, when did you find the time to visit my home? Is there official business you need to discuss with me?"

Upon seeing Yang Jian, Zhao Kaiming immediately set down his teacup and chuckled, "I have tried contacting you several times, but each time you said it wasn't convenient to answer the phone. I had no choice but to visit in person. I hope I haven't caused you any trouble."

"You won't cause trouble, as long as you don't bring trouble with you," Yang Jian said. "People like Captain Zhao usually don't pay visits without a reason."

"Haha, that's not necessarily the case. Indeed, there is a good thing this time, but let's not talk about that just yet. First, take a look at this." Zhao Kaiming pulled out a folder from the side.

After opening it, there was an autopsy report and several photos of the deceased.

"Last time you wanted to trace Zhao Kaiming, right? There's news. Here's the latest case report, take a look."

Yang Jian took it skeptically and after scanning it for a moment, he frowned, "Gunshot wound, died of excessive blood loss? The cause of death... suicide? Zhao Kaiming committed suicide?"

He could hardly believe it.

Zhao Kaiming was a character, outwitting everyone and fostering such a calamity as the Ghost Infant. Yet, not many days later, his death report arrived.

"He died by swallowing his gun, with complete testimonial and physical evidence, and no suspicions," Zhao Kaiming said. "The body is now preserved in an ice coffin. Do you want to take a look?"

"No need. I have no interest in the dead," Yang Jian said. "But I find it hard to believe that someone like him would commit suicide by shooting himself."

"The reason is unclear. However, something very strange has happened around him," Zhao Kaiming said, suddenly lowering his voice. "I investigated Zhao Kaiming's family situation and found that his wife, daughter, parents, and relatives all died mysteriously within a year."

"There were no wounds, no post-mortem report, no death certificates… I think Zhao Kaiming must have used his position to delete relevant information. Moreover, from his voice communication records with the operators, it can be analyzed that his family truly did pass away."

Yang Jian said, "I know that his entire family is dead."

"That's why this news is so bizarre. Do you know who reported Zhao Kaiming's death? His uncle, a man who had been dead for half a year. And after verification, not just Zhao Kaiming's uncle, but his parents, wife, and children who should all have died mysteriously, apparently all appeared," Zhao Kaiming explained.

"So what, Zhao Kaiming succeeded, and his whole family came back to life?" Yang Jian's expression shifted slightly.

That ghost could actually resurrect the dead.

Incredible.

Zhao Kaiming said, "Yes, his missing family members for nearly a year have all appeared and have been resurrected, but he himself is dead. Although it was suicide by swallowing a gun, I still can't be completely certain there wasn't something supernatural involved."

"Whether or not there were supernatural events, Zhao Kaiming is dead, and that's the best outcome. He was a dangerous man who wouldn't hesitate to bury the whole Dachang City just to resurrect his family. Even if he didn't commit suicide, I would have helped him do it."

Yang Jian spoke calmly.

If it hadn't been for guarding the corpse of the Hungry Ghost a few days ago, which delayed his time, he would have gone to settle accounts with Zhao Kaiming long ago.

Later, when Dachang City was taken over, Yang Jian also lost the best opportunity to take action.

After all, killing someone in front of the Ghost Master headquarters was a very foolish thing to do. If he were to kill, he had to make sure there was no proof of the deed.

"Zhao Kaiming was indeed a dangerous person. His death is letting him off lightly; otherwise, we would also have to send someone to capture him. Once convicted, execution by shooting is inevitable," Zhao Jianguo also despised this person deeply.

If it hadn't been for his indulgence of the Ghost Infant, such an S-level supernatural event would never have occurred.

"Since the man is dead, this matter can be considered concluded. What's the other thing you mentioned?" Yang Jian asked.

"There is an important meeting tomorrow, and we hope you can make sure to attend. The supernatural event in Dachang City is over, and the remaining rescue operations are no longer our concern. The other Ghost Masters will also be returning to their posts. Therefore, an improvised meeting is scheduled mainly to have you meet other people and become familiar with them."

"Of course, there will be some work reports as well. Given that this incident involved so much, there are some questions that only you can answer. Afterwards, regarding your contributions this time, there will be significant rewards from above."

"At that point, a visit to J city will be unavoidable."

Yang Jian said, "Is it that much trouble?"

"It's just a formality, think of it as a trip. Now that you are in charge of Dachang City, there are some protocols you must adhere to, and there are some benefits you should personally strive for," Zhao Jianguo said with a smile.

"Anyway, it's much easier than resolving supernatural events," Zhao Jianguo continued.

Yang Jian thought for a moment and felt it made sense. Since he had chosen to join the headquarters, it was natural for him to make an appearance.

"I understand. Once I have dealt with some matters in Dachang City, I will consider going to J City."

J City is the capital, probably the safest city in Asia now, bar none.

"Good, then I won't disturb you any further. Tomorrow at eight o'clock, we'll still be at the city gymnasium," Zhao Jianguo said.

"I'll be there on time," Yang Jian replied.

After seeing off Zhao Jianguo, he had a vague feeling that he had become a key figure of attention on all fronts.

Although it was subtle, it was clear from Zhao Jianguo's personal visit and the invitation to J City.

It made sense.

Yang Jian had shown unprecedented value, having resolved an S-level supernatural event single-handedly. In the Ghost Master circle, his reputation had likely already spread far and wide.

No one wanted to see a grassroots hero rise up!

For some reason, looking at the death photo of Zhao Kaiming on his table, Yang Jian was reminded of the last thing he said to him.

He had a feeling that becoming too famous wasn't necessarily a good thing.

Going from an unknown Ghost Master to a globally renowned figure overnight brought countless benefits, but it also brought endless troubles.

"I'll take it one step at a time; overthinking it is pointless," Yang Jian thought as he put away the death report, preparing to store it.

And just as he was about to continue researching his body's changes at home, as usual, Continue reading stories on empire

a few uninvited guests appeared outside the Guanjiang Residential Complex.

"Is that Ghost-eyed Yang Jian living in this residential complex?"

A tall and handsome young man stood by the road opposite the river, looking over here.

"There's no mistake in the information. Although the Asia branch has tried hard to cover it up, some basic information can still be found, as it has all been made public before. Ghost Master information is not kept secret internally," a companion said.

"Should we pay a visit?"

The young man thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, it would be appropriate to pay a visit, but not now."