Chapter 6: Transaction

Yang Jian, inside the Ghost Realm, naturally overheard the conversation of the two outside; he glanced at Chen Shoushan with some wariness, and at the same time felt something odd—for Ghost Masters, meeting someone naturally triggers a supernatural sense, yet he felt nothing of the sort toward Chen Shoushan.

After a moment's thought, Yang Jian unfolded the Ghost Realm; instantly, a scarlet world like a projection appeared in the middle of the highway.

"Professor Wang, long time no see!"

Yang Jian first greeted Wang Xiaoming calmly, then turned his gaze toward Chen Shoushan beside him.

"I don't know, how should I address you? Are you from the Wang Xiaoqiang Club?"

"Mr. Yang, I am Chen Shoushan of Dahe City; I have never met Mr. Wang Xiaoqiang! I just happened to be passing by, so I came to make friends with everyone."

Chen Shoushan replied with a smile.

"Yang Jian, release my brother; you may state your conditions, and I will try to meet them."

Wang Xiaoming interjected from the side.

"Professor Wang, your brother assaulted an international police officer; if I let him go like this, wouldn't just any cat or dog be able to stand atop the nation?"

Yang Jian obviously had no intention of letting him off; his own condition was poor—even if he controlled a second ghost, he likely wouldn't last a few months, whereas Wang Xiaoqiang's ghost was exceptionally special, and Wang Xiaoming would surely help him prolong his life, so what would happen to his family after he died?

So Yang Jian had no intention of sparing Wang Xiaoqiang; otherwise, to his own family he would be a time bomb that would explode after his death.

"I can guarantee he will never appear before you again!"

Wang Xiaoming naturally understood Yang Jian's concern, so he could only make the promise again.

Regarding Wang Xiaoming's promise, Yang Jian merely snorted; perhaps Wang Xiaoming would keep his word while he lived, but would he still honor it after his death?

"Mr. Yang Jian, if I told you I might be able to prolong the recovery of the ghost inside you, could that be exchanged for Mr. Wang Xiaoqiang?"

Chen Shoushan, seeing the two at an impasse, put forward his own condition.

As soon as he spoke, everyone present turned to look at Chen Shoushan—even Wang Xiaoming was no exception; this was a method to prolong recovery.

"Why should I trust you?"

Yang Jian spoke, breaking the silence; undeniably he was moved—in his view Wang Xiaoqiang was nothing but a waste; if it weren't for his brother Wang Xiaoming, how could he alone have attracted so many Ghost Masters in such a short time without being suppressed by the authorities?

As long as I live, Wang Xiaoqiang poses no threat; if I can outlive him, then this deal is not impossible.

"I can try to give you prolonged recovery right now; I said I wanted to make friends with both of you."

Hearing Chen Shoushan's words, Wang Xiaoming, standing aside, frowned even more; he simply couldn't fathom why Chen Shoushan would pay such a price to help him, and Wang Xiaoming always sensed that beneath Chen Shoushan's refined exterior lay something dangerous.

"Fine, but it must be carried out within my Ghost Realm."

Yang Jian fell silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement, but still put forward his own demand.

Within the Ghost Realm, Yang Jian believed that no matter what schemes Chen Shoushan had, he could respond in time.

Chen Shoushan nodded, indicating his agreement to Yang Jian's demand.

Seeing Chen Shoushan nod and agree, Yang Jian without hesitation pulled him into the Ghost Realm.

Only a flash of scarlet light passed, and in the next instant Chen Shoushan appeared within the Ghost Realm.

"Who, who are you?"

At this moment, Wang Xiaoqiang, pinned beneath the wrecked car, asked fearfully.

Obviously, Yang Jian had just blocked Wang Xiaoqiang's perception of the outside world, so he hadn't heard the others' conversation; otherwise he wouldn't be so surprised.

Ignoring Wang Xiaoqiang beside him, Chen Shoushan paid attention only to those of value to him; Yang Jian and Wang Xiaoming were undoubtedly such people.

Chen Shoushan took in the scarlet world before him, the air thick with a bloody smell, stretching boundlessly.

"What do you want to do?"

At this moment, Yang Jian unknowingly came to Chen Shoushan's side.

"You have tamed two ghosts, right? Which one do you wish to prolong?"

Chen Shoushan did not answer immediately, but instead posed a counter‑question.

"Headless Ghost Shadow!"

Yang Jian did not hesitate long; compared to the Ghost Eye, the Headless Ghost Shadow was far less obedient, so he immediately allocated this quota to it.

"Alright, take it."

He casually handed over the hundred yuan the driver hadn't taken, and Yang Jian instinctively accepted it.

Bribery — Weakening

Weakening: To use this ability, one must first give the target something; then, for a certain time, one can greatly weaken the target's attack, defense, or control against oneself, and simultaneously impart a certain weakening effect to the enemy.

But Chen Shoushan's bribery target was not Yang Jian himself, but the Headless Ghost Shadow on him; indeed, Chen Shoushan intended to use the weakening effect inherent in Weakening to prolong the Headless Ghost Shadow's recovery—although the weakening effect lasts only ten minutes, after it fades he believes the Headless Ghost Shadow will become much more compliant.

Before Yang Jian could even question it, the next moment he sensed a change within himself: he clearly felt the Headless Ghost Shadow inside him subside—what, what ability is this? Yang Jian looked at Chen Shoushan with doubtful eyes.

Chen Shoushan faced Yang Jian's gaze with a calm, easy demeanor, while inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief—success! Indeed, he was using Yang Jian to test his extraordinary ability, to see whether it had any use against the supernatural; after all, a ghost under control is far less dangerous than an independent one.

"Within ten minutes you can use the Headless Ghost Shadow's supernatural power to a small extent without side effects; after ten minutes it will return to normal, though likely slower than before recovery—of course, mainly because my strength is insufficient; otherwise the effect would be better."

Chen Shoushan speculated based on his past experience.

After hearing this, Yang Jian frowned; although his condition had indeed improved considerably, it was still far from his expectation, meaning he would likely not outlive Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Chen Shoushan? I've taken you as a friend; as for Wang Xiaoqiang, I hope he never appears before me again."

Without his club, Wang Xiaoqiang is just a tenacious little cockroach, so Yang Jian decided to do Chen Shoushan a personal favor; for a Ghost Master capable of suppressing supernatural recovery, Yang Jian naturally would not lightly offend.

"Of course, this point—I believe Professor Wang will agree."

Chen Shoushan directly helped Wang Xiaoming agree; Wang Xiaoming is a smart man, he would not refuse.

(End of chapter)