Mysterious Revival

Chapter 409: Chapter 408 Strange Invitation

The rescue operation proceeded swiftly; within just ten minutes, all passengers on the plane were saved, and then the pilot, as well as the bodies of those few passengers, were also carried down.

Nobody was allowed to leave, and instead, they were all settled nearby.

Because there was still one matter to investigate.

Yang Jian saw another international ghost master boarding the plane at the end.

He didn’t recognize the person, nor did he have any recollection of him, but there was no doubt that the individual was a ghost master.

Yang Jian didn’t concern himself with this, nor did he inquire about it. He was uninterested in how many ghost masters there were in J City. He had come only to fulfill his own purpose, and once his goal was achieved, he would return to Dachang City to continue leading his life. With some luck, he might manage to live well for a while.

Inside the rest tent.

Zong Shan, the international ghost master sitting beside Guo Fan, was rather interested in Yang Jian, “Although this was just a paranormal event, code-named Ghost Strangler, classified as Level C, it might seem like a trivial minor incident, but I know it’s definitely not that simple.”

“Otherwise, you wouldn’t have spent nearly an hour on it.”

“Others think it’s easy, that’s because they’re not ghost masters. They believe that since you’ve resolved S-class paranormal events, a small C-class event like this should be easy for you. Even Team Leader Shen would take it for granted that you would succeed this time. The headquarters also believed you wouldn’t fail, which is why they let you resolve the Ghost Strangler incident on-site instead of using the Ghost Domain to lead all the passengers away.”

“They’re forcefully making you take a risk.”

Zong Shan said this and then smiled lightly, “That’s why I detest this kind of thinking… You have to realize that every time we deal with those things, it’s a matter of life and death. Those who make it out can sit here enjoying the breeze and tea, while for those who don’t, the grass is already growing over their graves.”

“What are you trying to say?” Yang Jian asked, frowning slightly.

Zong Shan gently tapped the table, “I think it’s time to change the situation where we are used as tools, rushing around to put out fires and not receiving any gratitude. We’re both human and ghost, and in some sense, we’re even saviors… So the real situation should be them asking us for help, not us being ordered around by them.”

“We have the right to decide the life and death of each person, so we should also have sufficiently high status and power.”

“Those who live have the qualifications to talk about these things. Think about being the savior after you’ve dealt with your issue of the resurrecting malevolent spirits,” Yang Jian said calmly.

He could sense a madness in Zong Shan’s bones, as if he wanted to rise above this society and the existing system.

“Do you know about the team leader plan?” Zong Shan suddenly asked.

Yang Jian replied, “Wang Xiaoming has mentioned it to me; he talked about using the country’s resources to cultivate a group of top ghost masters.”

“That’s one part of it,” Zong Shan smiled. “The real purpose is to control the increasing number of civilian ghost masters through the team leader plan. From the small ghost master clubs founded across the country to the top domestic ghost master organizations, such as the Paranormal Forum, these people are all potential threats.”

“What’s that got to do with me?” Yang Jian said, “Just speak directly about whatever you want. I don’t like beating around the bush.”

Zong Shan said, “I know some peers. If we join forces, we’ll have enough influence. Securing a team leader position wouldn’t be a problem. If successful, it would benefit everyone, whether through the prioritization of resources, sharing of intelligence, or mutual support. Overall, it would be very helpful for our future survival.”

“Are you suggesting I work for you?” Yang Jian suddenly laughed, “Can you afford my price?”

“No, no, no, you misunderstand. I truly can’t afford the price tag for ‘Ghost Eye’ Yang Jian, not to mention that you’re a hot candidate for the team leader position. Wang Xiaoming has nominated you, and your track record truly is impressive. The unique case of Dachang City incident alone could convince many to vote for you,” Zong Shan hastened to clarify with sincere expression, waving his hand dismissively, “But there are exceptions in everything. Some things can’t be achieved just by working hard. Do you understand what I mean?”

“Like this bullet,” he said, taking out a golden bullet and placing it on the table. “Insignificant. No one would think a single bullet could pose much of a threat.”

Yang Jian looked at it and frowned, “Do you think I’m just an insignificant bullet?”

“No, you’re important; you’re just missing a few accessories, like this unloaded gun.” Zong Shan took out a handgun, placed it next to him, and then loaded the bullet into the empty gun.

“Once the bullet is chambered, anyone it’s pointed at has to listen obediently. No one dares to ignore that threat.”

Zong Shan held up the handgun, pointing at Shen Liang in the distance, with an odd smile on his lips, “Because if they don’t listen, they have to die. If we unite, we can do anything we want. But if we’re scattered, a bullet, an empty gun, they’re just useless parts that can’t do anything.”

“Once the team leader plan is implemented, we can only be manipulated by others, so we need to ensure that a member of our group becomes the team leader.”

“How many people have you invited?” asked Yang Jian.

“It’s not the number of people that matters, but whether the influence is significant enough. Currently, there are five of us, and if you join, that makes six,” Zong Shan replied.

“So you’re not confident about being a candidate in the team leader plan?” Yang Jian remarked.

“The chances are indeed slim, as there are very few positions available, and some individuals have already been earmarked. The actual number of contenders won’t exceed three,” Zong Shan explained.

Three positions?

Yang Jian’s expression darkened; indeed, that was too few.

“Yang Jian, Zong Shan is inviting you because you truly carry weight, but that weight isn’t enough yet. You should consider Zong Shan’s advice. I thought he wouldn’t invite you, but he still did,” Guo Fan said seriously from the side.

“I refuse,” declared Yang Jian after a moment’s thought.

Zong Shan was taken aback, then he smiled, “Don’t be hasty in refusing. It’s not too late to decide after some time. We still have time.”

He believed Yang Jian’s refusal was due to the innate wariness of ghost masters. Only after spending time in J City and understanding the situation could he make a counted decision.

Yang Jian remained silent, opting for reticence.

With too little information, he needed to fully understand the circumstances before judging the current state of affairs.

Doing nothing at this moment was the correct course of action, as it meant avoiding mistakes.

Approximately twenty minutes later, a member of the staff suddenly rushed over in a hurry, “We’ve found the source of the incident, but the situation is a bit strange. We hope you can come over and take a look.”

“Hmm?” Yang Jian looked up abruptly.

The headquarters sure had no shortage of talent. The issue was resolved, yet they could still locate the source of the paranormal activity.