Mysterious Revival - Chapter 1441 - 1408: Hiring Help with Money
Although Tong Qian didn’t really like the Tony teacher Yang Jian sent him, he had no choice but to accept it reluctantly for the sake of improving his makeup skills. Time was running out, and he quickly followed the Tony teacher to leave, finding a room to start urgent special training for makeup.
At the same time, Tong Qian also brought many captains’ dossiers, especially photos, into the makeup room.
He needed to choose at least two photos from these captains’ pictures, and then use makeup to transform his two ghost faces into the appearance shown in the photos.
During training, of course, ordinary cosmetics were used. Only when he was confident would he use the supernatural makeup kit.
Yang Jian didn’t know whose face Tong Qian planned to use; he provided all the available dossiers and explained the pros and cons. He believed Tong Qian would make his own choice, so there was no need to worry much about it.
“Based on Tong Qian’s personality, within a day, he would at least learn to draw three faces, because three faces are his limit and the most perfect he can achieve. To fight the King, he must go all out. Two faces are safe, but merely inheriting sixty percent of the supernatural isn’t enough to take down a King, whereas sixty percent from three captains is different.”
Yang Jian thought to himself.
“I really didn’t expect that Tong Qian’s ghost face would haunt him for so long and finally play a role at this moment. Maybe the ghost face itself was created to cooperate with ghost makeup. The cooperation level between these two supernatural powers is very high, perhaps this is Tong Qian’s fate,” Huang Ziya commented.
“I hope he can have an unexpected performance. Besides those captains’ photos, I also gave him some photos of dangerous individuals. I wonder if he will choose them,” Yang Jian said calmly.
At this moment, Li Yang spoke up: “Captain, do you think I have any weaknesses that need supplementing? Even temporary supernatural powers would do, I don’t want to be a burden at that time.”
“You currently master three supernatural powers: the door-knocking killing, blocking the door, and pulling people inside the door. The balance level is very high, and mastering new supernatural powers would only disrupt your balance. In addition to the supernatural hook and the door handle of the Ghost Gate, there’s a chance to strike a decisive blow. However, dealing with the King is still a bit forced, but you’re not acting alone; you need to act together with other candidate captains. So your current abilities are already sufficient.”
Yang Jian pondered for a moment and said, “Having the strength of a captain is very difficult. Tong Qian is special, and no one else has been able to make a ghost fall into a deadlock state after controlling two ghosts. Therefore, he has great potential, which was released today.”
“And your supernatural power potential is visible unless you’re willing to risk controlling the Door Knocking Ghost. But I advise you not to do so. When the Door Knocking Ghost was alive, he was extraordinary, and his path cannot be copied. Recklessly controlling it could easily lead to your death. So I think as long as you make good use of your supernatural power and the Ghost Gate, I believe you can have unexpected performances.”
He had no suggestions to offer Li Yang to improve.
The balance of three ghosts currently achieved best by Li Leping.
However, Li Leping also experiences moments of losing control at night and transforms into a wandering ghost. Therefore, Li Yang’s path to improvement is very difficult.
“Since the captain said so, I will dismiss my thoughts on it. I should focus on making good use of my supernatural powers to defeat the opponents, rather than aiming too high,” Li Yang said.
Yang Jian said, “That’s right, your supernatural power isn’t weak, you have the capital to confront the King. So the matter is settled, the latest by midnight tomorrow, you and Tong Qian need to arrive at Dadong City. Headquarters will send you the exact location later, and the arrangements will depend on the specific circumstances then.”
“Okay, Captain.” Li Yang nodded.
Yang Jian looked at the others: “Wang Yong, Huang Ziya, you two will be in charge of Dachang City, taking shifts. As for Xiong Wenwen…”
“Xiao Yang, don’t look at me like that. I haven’t offended you,” Xiong Wenwen shrank his neck, wanting to flee.
He was afraid of being targeted by Yang Jian and dragged into the battle with the King and the captains.
After all, he was still a child, and that was an adult matter, irrelevant to him.
“Premonition is a very important supernatural power. Your current body was given to you by Leuk San, and since Leuk San, as a captain, cannot remain outside this war, if Leuk San is gone, you will disappear too. So I suggest you leave Dachang City with me and get involved,” Yang Jian voiced his thoughts.
“I don’t want to, I’m not going, I want to go home and do homework,” Xiong Wenwen protested vehemently.
“You don’t have to be afraid. No one would ask a child to fight. But staying here is useless, your life is tied to Leuk San, so you might as well take a look. Maybe there’s something you can help with.” Yang Jian said. “I’ve decided, and it’s settled.”
“My mom definitely won’t agree, give it up,” Xiong Wenwen said.
Yang Jian replied, “I’ll have a word with your mom, and she will agree.”
He decided to take Xiong Wenwen away. It might not be needed, but it was good for numbers. Besides, in some crucial moments, this premonition ability might come in handy.
Xiong Wenwen continued to resist strongly but it was to no avail, as Yang Jian had already made the decision. No matter what, he would take Xiong Wenwen away from Dachang City.
After arranging some company matters, Yang Jian didn’t stay any longer.
As it was almost dawn, he still needed to visit a place.
It was a very ordinary small city.
But near this unremarkable small city, Yang Jian had left the Ghost Lake’s supernatural, making it convenient for him to come anytime.
In the old city section of this small town, there is a narrow alley.
The alley is quite historical, with an uneven surface paved with bluestone bricks, and the shops on both sides are built with old brick-and-wood structures. Such scenes are quite rare in a modernized society.
The purpose of Yang Jian’s visit was a Chinese medicine shop in this alley that has stood for nearly a hundred years.
This medicine shop was established by the last elderly person from the Republic of China Era.
However, at this moment, the shop was already closed, and the alley was silent, with not a single passerby.
Yang Jian’s ghost eyes stared at the medicine shop for a moment.
A terrifying supernatural interference appeared, causing the shop in his vision to become illusory and distorted, as if it might disappear from his sight at any moment. Yet, to ordinary people, the shop appeared perfectly normal.
Just as Yang Jian was standing at the shop’s door, contemplating, a small door next to the shop’s main entrance opened.
A woman with fair skin and an alluring mature beauty appeared behind the small door. She wore a white dress and seemed to emit a faint white glow while standing in the darkness, making her particularly conspicuous.
“Yang Jian, the master will not see you. He does not wish to partake in the supernatural circle’s struggles. His existence is meant to witness the birth of a unique being. To the master, chaos is actually an opportunity, so you should leave,” said Xiao Ru.
Evidently, the shop’s owner was already aware of Yang Jian’s purpose for this visit.
“I came here merely to observe the attitude of this top figure from the Republic of China Period, not to seek assistance. However, I had anticipated such a result,” Yang Jian nodded and decided not to linger, planning to leave immediately.
Yet, at that moment, a flirtatious, teasing voice echoed from behind: “He may not be interested in this affair, but I might be.”
The next moment, a young, beautifully slender woman, wearing a red cheongsam and red high heels, swayed her hips as she emerged from the darkness behind Xiao Ru.
“Sister Hong?” Yang Jian’s eyelids twitched.
“Surprised to see me?” Sister Hong chuckled softly as she stepped past Xiao Ru and walked out of the shop.
Yang Jian said, “Not really surprised. You people from the Republic of China Period all know each other, so your appearance here does make sense. Why, are you interested in this war?”
“To be honest, not really. Our era was much more chaotic than yours is now. If we got involved, history would have long been altered, but we haven’t, because compared to the supernatural, many things are insignificant. Besides, we also had supernatural circle wars back then, with a brutality you can hardly imagine,” Sister Hong replied.
“In that case, what are you here for? To reminisce?” Yang Jian glanced and said.
Sister Hong said, “Not at all. Although I’m not interested and don’t want to participate, if you want to hire external aid, you can name a price. If the price is right, I can go with you tonight. How about it?”
After speaking, she winked flirtatiously at Yang Jian.
“How much do you want?” Yang Jian’s eyes flickered. He knew Sister Hong had her sights set on the Ghost Money he possessed.
After all, all the Ghost Money collected by the headquarters was in his hands. Other supernatural circles might have some, but certainly not as much as he did.
“That depends on how much you think I’m worth,” Sister Hong smiled, not in a hurry to name her price.
“I don’t have much Ghost Money, only forty yuan. If you can take down a King, I’ll give you twenty yuan,” Yang Jian said seriously.
Sister Hong laughed, “Only twenty yuan to make me go with you? So stingy. But money’s hard to earn these days; fine, twenty it is. Just don’t go back on your word later.”
“We’ll see if you can do it. Don’t underestimate the King. With your current state, without using some special tricks, it’s uncertain who will prevail,” Yang Jian replied calmly.
He didn’t have high expectations for Sister Hong, after all, she wasn’t Zhang Youhong from the Republic of China Period.
But Yang Jian still decided to give it a try. After all, there was nothing to lose.
Sister Hong chuckled and said, “Don’t underestimate others. I’ll come find you when the time comes.”
“Alright, I’ll be waiting,” Yang Jian replied.
After he finished speaking, he didn’t stay any longer, quickly turning around and leaving the alley, then disappearing into this inconspicuous small city.
After he left, Xiao Ru said, “Sister Hong, his price was too low.”
“Not too low, and besides, it’s time for us old, obsolete things to show up and be of some use, isn’t it?” Sister Hong said with a smile.
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