Mysterious Awakening

Chapter 173: Dispute

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave? You clearly have a way to restrain that ghost. Give me three more minutes, and I can bring out the remaining survivors. Since you came to help, you should give it your all, without holding back," Tong Qian said, somewhat annoyed, as she caught up with Yang Jian on the empty street.

Yang Jian stopped walking and turned to look at her. "If you keep saying things like that, it will only make the little bit of goodwill I had towards you disappear."

"And why do you think that everyone is safe now? The Ghost Domain is still here, and that ghost hasn't left. There will still be deaths in the next attack. I think it's already impressive that we managed to bring out most of the survivors this time. Wanting to save everyone and bring them all out, do you think you're a god?"

"I thought you were an experienced old detective, but it seems you are still too naive and haven't fully experienced the horror and despair of supernatural events."

"No, I have experienced it a long time ago. It is precisely because of that experience that we understand the horror of fierce ghosts. We should protect this city and prevent ordinary people from being involved in supernatural events," Tong Qian said coldly.

"That's why I will spare no effort to save everyone."

Yang Jian said, "In that case, you will die soon."

"Everyone will die. Since the day we became Ghost Tamers, people like us are destined to bear this responsibility and mission, with no choice," Tong Qian said.

Yang Jian suddenly smiled. "I'm not as noble as you. I grew up in a single-parent family, and we were poor. Life wasn't good. Now that I've become a Ghost Tamer, I have only one wish, and that is to live, and live well. So, I pursue those mundane things that are incompatible with your great ideals."

"I'm saving you not because you're a detective, but because Zhao Jianguo agreed to my conditions. Also, now you should understand that without me, you won't be able to leave here alive. You can't walk out of the Ghost Domain."

"So, you have the ability and confidence to solve this supernatural event? But you didn't take action, instead waiting for the right moment to gain your own benefits," Tong Qian said.

Yang Jian said, "You're right. That's how I do things, and it's something you can't learn."

"How vulgar, can you measure human lives with benefits in your eyes?" Tong Qian said.

Yang Jian's face turned cold, and he turned around. "Don't stand on the moral high ground and criticize your lifesaver. If you want to be a saint, go and imprison that old man. That would be saving countless lives and accumulating boundless merits. Criticizing me here, is that all you're capable of? Don't forget, your lives were exchanged for Zhao Jianguo's benefits."

"And in this situation, as a survivor, you should learn to show some respect. This is not about how to live among people, but about the principles of survival."

"Because I can save you, I can also kill you, including them."

After saying that, he glanced at the survivors.

"I'm not blaming you, but I hope that with your abilities, you can save more people and not always think about benefits."

Tong Qian said seriously, "If my death can solve this supernatural event, I would not hesitate. But it can't. My death will only make the situation here more complicated. However, I should still be grateful to you for saving us. But these are two different things. I still hope that you can give more opportunities to others."

Yang Jian squinted at her.

This Tong Qian and Zhou Zheng are the same kind of people.

Honest, stubborn, almost a bit obsessive, but also brave, fearless.

All these characteristics converged, and Yang Jian saw something similar to faith in her.

A spirit of sacrificing oneself for the sake of others.

For the survivors, encountering Tong Qian was the luckiest thing because her character meant she would never easily abandon anyone.

But for Yang Jian,

She was just a liability.

Being too indecisive in dealing with supernatural events would cause the death of many people.

"I don't want to argue with you about useless things anymore. After this incident, we won't have a chance to meet again. You should take care of your city and your responsibilities. Don't come to Dachang City anymore. This will be my territory in the future," Yang Jian said calmly, retracting his gaze.

Tong Qian said, "I would be happy if you don't need my support."

"Look, there seems to be someone standing under the streetlight ahead," one of the survivors said, trembling, pointing ahead.

After leaving the most dangerous place, the darkness no longer enveloped the surroundings. Although it was still dim here, it was not completely impossible to see the surroundings. There were even lights coming from nearby, completely different from the other dangerous areas.

At this moment, under a dim streetlight ahead, a person stood motionless, facing forward, with their back to everyone.

Tong Qian and Yang Jian, who had been arguing about their ways of doing things, immediately fell silent, their faces turning serious as they looked ahead.In front of a fierce ghost, any dispute is worth putting aside.

"In most cases, there can only be one ghost in the Ghost Realm, which is the door-knocking ghost you've encountered before. Even if there are other ghosts, at most they could only be... ghost slaves." Yang Jian immediately said.

"Let's get rid of it." Tong Qian stepped forward.

"No, let's avoid it. There's no need to get entangled with a ghost slave. Using the power of a fierce ghost unnecessarily is a waste. Besides, if it's a ghost slave, even if we get rid of one, there will be a second, a third... unless we eliminate the source." Yang Jian said.

He didn't approach the person under the street lamp, but chose to bypass him.

Tong Qian didn't object and chose to follow his advice.

They took a different route.

However, after walking for a while, Tong Qian couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you say we can't get out of the Ghost Realm? Then why are we still wandering around here?"

"Who said I want to leave?" Yang Jian said, "I'm here to find someone."

"You have someone to save too?" Tong Qian asked, somewhat surprised.

Such an indifferent person was actually willing to save others.

"That's my personal business, it has nothing to do with you. Instead of worrying about me, you should take care of the survivors. I don't think they can hold on until they get out alive with their current mental state." Yang Jian said.

After speaking, he glanced back.

There were quite a few survivors, more than twenty. They followed behind, their faces full of terror, looking around anxiously. Any slight movement would scare them.

But it was much better than before, at least there were no longer those who were paralyzed on the ground or collapsed in the corner.

Survival of the fittest, indeed.

At this point, Yang Jian felt it should be safe for now.

The door-knocking ghost probably didn't choose to follow.

In that case, this door-knocking ghost seemed to have a pattern.

That is, after avoiding an attack, the door-knocking ghost wouldn't strike a second time.

Otherwise, with more than twenty people, each of whom had heard the knocking sound, it would have come back again.

"Make a call, let the others rest in place." At this point, Yang Jian took out his phone and dialed Jiang Yan's number.

"It's me, Yang Jian. How are things? If you're alive, make a sound."

"Squeak~!"

Jiang Yan's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Yang Jian asked, "Where are you?"

Jiang Yan sounded very nervous, "I, I don't know. I only know I'm on the highway, driving. I was attacked by a ghost just now, but I managed to escape by speeding up. I seem to be fine now, but I'm lost. There's always a road ahead, but no matter how far I drive, I can't reach the end. What should I do now?"

Yang Jian frowned.

He knew Jiang Yan was lost in the Ghost Realm. Although she was safe for now, she would eventually die here if left alone.

"I've entered this damned place. If you want to get out, there's only one way. Let me find you. Otherwise, you'll die here." Yang Jian said.

"I don't want to die, Yang Jian, please save me. How can I find you?" Jiang Yan's voice was tearful.

"You don't need to find me. You've completely lost your sense of direction and location. Even what you see in front of you may not be real. The only way is for me to find you." Yang Jian said, "So it's all down to your luck this time."

"You must find me." Jiang Yan pleaded.

"I'll try my best. That's it." Yang Jian said.

After that, he hung up the phone.

The Ghost Realm here was even larger than the first time he encountered it.

Although it only covered a few streets, once you truly entered the Ghost Realm, the space would infinitely expand.

Moreover, in here, Yang Jian couldn't freely use his own Ghost Realm. Otherwise, they would cancel each other out, and he would inexplicably leave, just like last time.

This was a good thing for the survivors.

But not for him.