Mysterious Revival

Beneath the puddle on the table, the silhouette of an evil hound emerged, menacing and eerie, as if ready to leap out at any moment.

The pale-faced man was evidently someone from the supernatural realm. Although an insignificant figure, he had the keen perception expected in that world. He immediately felt his hair stand on end, as an inexplicable fear surged through him.

There was no mistake.

The shadow beneath the water seemed like an evil hound, but no matter how you looked at it, it was a vengeful ghost.

“Is there something wrong with this woman? No, no, she’s fine. She’s just an ordinary person. The problem is with that glass of water.”

The pale-faced man glanced at the spilled glass.

He could be sure that someone had previously stored a supernatural entity inside this glass of water. Once spilled, the vengeful ghost would be released.

Realizing this, he didn’t even dare to approach the table, instinctively retreating further away.

Danger, death, right at the doorstep.

Risking one’s life for a gamble like this was not worth it.

“Why do you look so scared? Oh, I get it, you’re going to die, and suddenly at that.”

Xiong Wenwen employed his premonition ability.

In his foresight, this person approached the table but suddenly fell asleep and then died.

Died inexplicably.

The pale-faced man looked at Xiong Wenwen, then at the puddle on the table. Gritting his teeth, he turned and left without a word.

He thought the situation had become too complex and decided not to get further involved. As for how to explain things to Boss He, it no longer mattered; better than dying here.

“Ran away, ran away?” Xiong Wenwen was taken aback as he watched him leave swiftly.

“Seriously? Just like that? You ran, what about Daddy Xiong? Come on, stay and play, aren’t you known for being shameless?”

He tried to call the person back.

The result was that the person walked away even faster.

Because he sensed the danger and was only in the Entertainment City for work, to make money, not to risk his life.

Xiong Wenwen shouted several times until the person disappeared from sight, unable to call him back.

Some people nearby watching were curious about the situation, finding it incredible.

“What a shitty place, one moment they’re playing, the next they’re not. No wonder Xiao Yang wanted to take out the boss here, it’s disgusting. A cheater who can’t handle losing? If it was me, I’d want to take him out too.”

Xiong Wenwen couldn’t help but curse.

Beside him, Jiang Yan blinked, looking at the puddle on the table, understanding what had happened: “It really is useful, directly scared him off.”

As for what’s happening here, Boss He was unaware at the moment.

He followed his assistant to a VIP room.

Pushing the door open.

Boss He immediately wore a somber expression and said, “Lok Sheng, Yang Jian came to Da’ao City today to settle accounts with me. Don’t tell me you’re unaware; this is getting serious, he doesn’t plan to reconcile at all, he just wants my life. Aren’t you going to find a way to deal with it?”

At this moment.

Sitting at a table, Lok Sheng put down his cards, seemingly having anticipated this, looked at Boss He, and smiled, “Boss He, this trouble was caused by you. It’s because you were greedy and won billions from Yang Jian’s company people, bringing him to Da’ao City. Now you’re just realizing the fear?”

“I didn’t even know Zhang Xiangu and Wang Bin worked under Yang Jian. I hardly understand the inland affairs. When someone introduced big clients to my Entertainment City, of course, I was happy to make a profit.” Boss He didn’t feel he was wrong at all.

He’s conducted such business more than once.

Lok Sheng spread his hands, “Now you know, don’t you?”

“If it were just billions, Yang Jian wouldn’t have come to Da’ao City. We would’ve had a chance at reconciliation. Was it you who suggested Yang Jian settle the debt with Shangtong Tower?” Boss He glared at him, feeling he was set up.

Now he had to take the blame for Lok Sheng’s words.

The old and new debts piling up, Boss He understood that if he doesn’t survive this hurdle today, he might lose his life here.

“Paying a debt with property is natural when the opponent holds a building in their name, isn’t it?”

Lok Sheng said, “You should handle this mess since you created it. I remember you know a few people in the circle, right? Get them to deal with Yang Jian. You’ve done this quite a bit.”

He knew Boss He’s Entertainment City had some connections with ghost tamers. These ghost tamers secretly helped Boss He handle some troubles. Though they couldn’t appear openly, they weren’t something ordinary people could face.

“Yang Jian is a Headquarters Captain. Those I know might get eliminated upon showing up, and even die unjustly.” Boss He said with pent-up anger.

Recently, he’s learned quite a bit about the supernatural circle.

Ghost tamers from the civilian side facing those from Headquarters deserve death if they dare to cause trouble, with nowhere to file complaints.

Lok Sheng shook his head, “Since that’s the case, I don’t have any good solutions either. Boss He, you better wish yourself luck, or maybe try pleading with Yang Jian. If he spares you, there might be a turning point. Don’t drag me into this mess, I’m a Headquarters member too. Technically, he’s my superior. If anything happens, I can’t do a thing.”

“Lok Sheng, we’ve known each other a while, no need for politeness. Be straightforward—do you have a way to deal with Yang Jian? If you do, I can work with you. If you keep this attitude, I’ll go plead with Yang Jian directly. I’ll give up everything if it means life.”

“If I lower my posture, maybe he won’t kill me.”

Boss He didn’t want to delay further, sensing something must be happening at the Entertainment City. Yang Jian and his group must have already won a lot. If they truly win the eight billion, as per the gambling agreement, Yang Jian acts, then he’s as good as dead.

He’s seen the methods of the supernatural circle.

Killing someone is too easy, without even showing up.

“Boss He, there’s no lack of methods, but it depends on how much you’re willing to sacrifice. Once you choose, lives will be at risk, yours included. You can’t change halfway; being indecisive will only lead to greater losses.” Lok Sheng spoke nonchalantly, his eyes shifting slightly.

Seeing this, Boss He immediately said, “I’m not unwilling to take risks, I’m not someone lacking courage. But how can I trust you when you wash your hands clean, leaving me to die on either side?”

Frankly, he’s regretting it now.

Getting involved in this mess truly is troubling.

“Boss He, let me be honest. Right now, no one in the country—or the world—dares to confidently claim victory against a Headquarters Captain. Facing Yang Jian, I might get eliminated in a face-off. Offending him is the stupidest choice, especially in today’s supernatural circle. Other wealthy merchants consider it lucky not to give him money.”

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“Then why did you bring Yang Jian to Da’ao City? You’re playing with fire.” Boss He gritted his teeth.

Lok Sheng shook his head, “I’m conflicted too, but some things need doing. If possible, I wouldn’t want to provoke him either. But saying this doesn’t help now—you barely know the supernatural world. Alright, find a way to bring Yang Jian here; I’ll handle the rest.”

“You’re willing to meet him?” Boss He asked.

“Can’t hide forever. He’ll find me eventually, hiding won’t help.” Lok Sheng replied.

Boss He had a stern expression, with eyes flickering momentarily.

After a while, he turned and left with his assistant.

He needed to think about whether to collaborate with this Lok Sheng or spend a fortune to seek reconciliation with Yang Jian; he needed to weigh his options.

Unfortunately, the information he obtained was limited, and he couldn’t accurately gauge the risk Yang Jian posed.

Can it be handled, or is it indeed as Lok Sheng described, an overwhelming presence?

Seeing Boss He leave,

Lok Sheng’s expression became somewhat complicated, feeling the same way as Boss He right now.

“I don’t see Yang Jian coming here as a threat, but as an opportunity. He only brought Xiong Wenwen along. Xiong Wenwen, codenamed Spirit Child, only has premonition ability, no other means. As long as we separate him, we can trap Yang Jian in this room and make him disappear from the world forever.”

At this moment, another player at the table spoke up.

His name is Sun Ren, a high school classmate of Yang Jian, one of the seven survivors of the No. 7 Middle School Door Knocking Ghost incident. Since then, he gradually entered the supernatural circle from a regular student, and after kidnapping Zhang Wei and obtaining a constrained fierce ghost from Yang Jian, he formally became a ghost handler in the supernatural circle.

But the price he paid was being wanted.

After becoming wanted, he did not dare to show up, as he would be hunted by the city authorities once he appeared.

Until Sun Ren arrived in Da’ao City.

The person in charge of Da’ao City, Lok Sheng, had an ambiguous attitude towards him, neither caring nor inquiring, and even occasionally having contact, which is why he stayed in this city.

“Sun Ren, earlier I very much agreed with your plan, and even assisted you on the side, but my attitude changed when Yang Jian arrived in Da’ao City.”

Lok Sheng shook his head slightly, “I fear one room can’t hold him.”

“Why?”

“The latest intelligence reports that Yang Jian was involved in the Ghost Lake incident and successfully sealed the Ghost Lake. Don’t say I didn’t look out for you; this is the dossier, take a look yourself.”

With that, he casually tossed the prepared dossier in front of Sun Ren.

Sun Ren, looking weary and icy, expressionlessly opened the dossier to browse through it.

As he read the dossier, his expression gradually changed, with a look of disbelief in his eyes.

“Transforming dozens of kilometers of terrain, forcefully sealing Ghost Lake, is already unimaginable in the supernatural circle. Though there are many with the Ghost Domain, they at most can affect a building, a street, but look at him.”

Lok Sheng took a sip from a glass nearby.

“You’re part of the supernatural circle, you should understand in your heart; for the supernatural influence to cover such a wide area, one would need to suppress the fierce ghost to an extreme degree to achieve it. If a normal ghost handler rashly uses the supernatural power, it risks the ghost reviving, yet after Yang Jian used such a degree of supernatural power, he still has the leisure to invite Boss He for tea today.”

“Do you still think a single room can trap him? Even when facing fierce ghosts, Yang Jian can directly counter them, not to mention he still has the Coffin Nail.”

Sun Ren coldly replied, “If Yang Jian doesn’t disappear, I will never have a chance to rise again, not even daring to show my face. I’m fed up with this kind of life. So, if there’s a chance, I’ll take it. Lok Sheng, is it because of this dossier that you backed down? You weren’t like this before.”

Lok Sheng did not speak, only said, “Give it a try. I heard some rumors that Yang Jian’s condition worsened after the Ghost Lake incident. Although I’m unsure within myself, with so many people interested in Yang Jian, I might as well play along. Besides, don’t underestimate this Boss He.”

“He runs such a big Entertainment City, and he still has some people in the supernatural circle. First, let this Boss He test the waters, and if things go south, we can still pull back.”

“Then why not urge Boss He to act, instead of warning him about how dangerous Yang Jian is,” Sun Ren asked.

Lok Sheng replied, “You can goad a fool, but for a smart person, it has the opposite effect. Boss He is a smart person; if you blindly provoke him, it will only firm up his resolve to withdraw.”

“What if he refuses to act?” Sun Ren asked again.

Lok Sheng sighed and replied, “Then I will stop here. After all, I’m not decided on facing Yang Jian; it all depends on which way the situation turns. We just wait here for news.”

“I see,” Sun Ren nodded slightly, understanding.

“But I still want to ask you, why do you want to target Yang Jian when you don’t even know him.”

Lok Sheng laughed, drinking his wine, “Who said not knowing someone precludes wanting to target them? Boss He doesn’t know Wang Bin, Zhang Xiangu, but he still wants to trap them for money. That’s how the world is, sometimes ordered, sometimes chaotic, sometimes dark…”

“It’s just that Yang Jian is unlucky to encounter it, that’s all.”

Sun Ren’s gaze shifted slightly; he remained silent, feeling there was something Lok Sheng hadn’t disclosed.

But it didn’t matter, as their opinions are at least aligned, for now.

And while they were conversing,

Boss He hadn’t gotten far from that room when his assistant relayed the latest situation, informing him of what happened in the lobby earlier.

“The invited Zhang Zhi dared not act, fled outright, and now can’t be contacted. Watching the surveillance video, nothing seems wrong; it seems Zhang Zhi suddenly sensed danger and was scared off.” The assistant said softly.

Boss He’s expression darkened even further upon hearing this news.

The assistant continued, “That Xiong Wenwen is indeed problematic; he can always precisely predict the outcome of bets, and now he has won at least a billion points. At this rate, he’ll win tens of billions of points by the end of the night.”

“Also, the young man named Zhang Wei, affiliated with Yang Jian, is suspicious too. He entered with a hundred points and now has over ten million points.”

“Yang Jian himself isn’t stirring, just wandering the lobby, seemingly aware we’re watching him, doing nothing.”

“…”

Listening to these reports, Boss He felt heavy-hearted as the situation deteriorated so much in just about half an hour.

In another half-hour, the Entertainment City would be on the brink of bankruptcy.

Then not only would the money be lost, but also lives.

“I understand,” Boss He realized he had to do something.

Using force was definitely not an option now; Zhang Zhi from the same supernatural circle got scared off directly, which undoubtedly corroborated Lok Sheng’s earlier words.

Yang Jian’s weight far exceeded his estimation.

“See if there’s room for reconciliation,” Boss He thought silently, picking up the phone to start making contacts.

“Yue Lian, it’s me. The Entertainment City is in trouble, a major issue. There’s someone you might find very interesting; could you help me handle this person, name your price.”

A woman’s voice came over the phone, “I’m not interested in this issue, nor in your terms. Look for someone else; you have plenty of resources and beauties under you.”

“He’s Ghost Eye Yang Jian,” Boss He mentioned the name.

“Ghost Eye Yang Jian from the supernatural circle?” The woman’s tone changed, “A remarkable figure, indeed. I want to meet him.”

“I’ll give you a maximum of twenty minutes; I’ll send you the location.”

Boss He immediately hung up the phone and began dialing again, for he couldn’t rely on a single person to stabilize Yang Jian; he needed other preparations.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com