Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: Chapter 638: Tong Qian's Experience

Chapter 671: Chapter 638: Tong Qian’s Experience

“We’re here,” said Feng Quan. “Tong Qian is right in this place.”

Being carried, Zhou Jiefeng, who was unable to move, led Yang Jian and the others to an inconspicuous hospital in Xiao’an County. The hospital wasn’t large, occupying only a six- or seven-story building that seemed quite old and rundown, probably a relic from an old hospital that was left behind after relocation.

Despite its age, the hospital was still operating normally, but very few people within Xiao’an County sought treatment there, making it extremely quiet.

“You guys hid him in the hospital?” Yang Jian glanced around. Without using his ghost vision, he couldn’t be sure.

Zhou Jiefeng replied, “Yes, we invested in and purchased this hospital. It’s unremarkable, and its proximity to Big J City makes it a good temporary hideout.”

“Heh, you’re quite detailed, more cooperative than I expected,” said Yang Jian with a slight smile.

Huang Ziya pouted, “Does he dare not cooperate? We’ve already got him in our grasp, and if he still dares to hide anything, he’s certainly not going to end well.”

“Where exactly in this hospital is Tong Qian?” Feng Quan pressed on.

Zhou Jiefeng said, “The second basement level.”

“Let’s go,” Yang Jian continued, leading the man and walking briskly into the hospital.

The security guard at the entrance curiously watched the group, but didn’t stop them, as this hospital’s work environment was too lax; it appeared that everyone here was just going through the motions for their salaries.

This place was meant to be a cover-up, not really to do business and make money.

Following Zhou Jiefeng’s directions, Yang Jian quickly arrived at the basement level. This used to be the hospital’s morgue, but now, with the hospital so quiet and barely any patients, there wasn’t a single body in sight.

“There’s only one basement level in this hospital. There is no second level,” said Feng Quan as he glanced around; “Don’t play games with us.”

Zhou Jiefeng replied, “The second basement level was a temporary addition by us, unknown to anyone. There’s an inconspicuous hidden door in that wall over there, with the entrance being right there.”

Huang Ziya immediately walked over, and quickly found the hidden door. Upon opening it, she indeed saw a staircase leading to the level below.

“I’ll go in and check first,” said Feng Quan, peering down the dark passage and deciding to scout ahead to be safe.

Yang Jian and Huang Ziya didn’t move, choosing to wait.

Soon, Feng Quan came back: “It’s safe, there’s nobody down there.”

“Did you see Tong Qian?” asked Yang Jian.

“I did,” Feng Quan’s face seemed a bit off: “His condition is pretty bad. You’ll see when you go down. It’s kind of hard for me to explain.”

Yang Jian nodded.

Soon, the three of them followed the dark stairway down to the second basement level.

The second basement level was spacious and brightly lit, with no miscellaneous items. However, in the center, there was a large glass box, with some medical equipment placed around it.

Inside the glass box lay a person without clothes, with various tubes from medical devices inserted all over, like a critically ill patient being carefully treated.

What was strange about this patient was that, while he had the body of a man, he also had a beautiful female face, giving off a discordant feeling, as if the face didn’t belong to that body, like it had been transplanted onto him. But the most horrifying aspect was that this person’s head had two additional faces on each side.

The other two faces looked very eerie, one face constantly showing a creepy smile, while the other had a depressed expression, as though it was crying.

This is a smiling face and a crying face.

But at this moment, all three faces were closed in their eyes, sinking into a deep slumber, still and silent.

“It’s Tong Qian.”

Yang Jian approached and immediately recognized the person lying inside the glass container.

However, Tong Qian’s condition was terrible compared to before; his complexion was pale, devoid of any color, and his body bore various scars from surgeries, with several holes opened in his abdomen and chest, and his arms were connected to numerous infusion tubes.

Clearly, during the time Tong Qian was controlled, he had suffered inhuman torture.

Pei Dong’s people had tried to unearth the secrets within Tong Qian, employing many cruel methods.

“How could this happen?” Huang Ziya was also very shocked upon seeing this.

“They must have used Tong Qian’s body for all sorts of experiments. Some of those infusion tubes are for replenishing bodily nutrients, and some are anesthetics. Through this method, they can keep Tong Qian in a comatose state for an extended period, but if it goes on for too long, he definitely won’t be able to hold on,” Feng Quan said seriously after a glance.

Yang Jian’s face darkened as he looked at the person he was holding: “Look at the fine job you dogs have done. Tong Qian had no grudge against you; you’re really ruthless.”

“Once you become a ghost tamer, good and evil, compassion, is all gone; everything is for the sake of survival.”

Zhou Jiefeng spoke calmly, “Aren’t you the same? If it were a normal person who saw this situation, they would definitely be angry, or in pain, or sad, but you are very calm.”

“We are all the same kind of people; it’s just that our methods differ. If you had to kill someone to survive, I think you wouldn’t hesitate either.”

Yang Jian said, “You’re not wrong; we are the same kind of people. It’s just that I have a bottom line, I wouldn’t kill someone who has done me no wrong. You people have lost your bottom line in order to survive. If the person lying in there were your parents or loved ones, would you willingly offer them up for everyone to study?”

Zhou Jiefeng fell silent.

“There is a difference between surviving and surviving by any means necessary.”

Yang Jian said coldly, “People like you have no need to live, as being alive only adds to the chaos. In death, there is relief. That Pendulum Curse is just an excuse after all, it’s because you’re too afraid to face the ghosts, well aware of the high mortality rate when truly facing them. So, you set your sights on the living.”

“Too scared to fight for your life when death is on the line, no wonder you all lost so miserably before, only daring to bully Feng Quan when you outnumbered him.”

“…” Feng Quan felt like Brother Tui’s criticism was aimed at him.

“You are indeed formidable, daring to handle the Hungry Ghost incident alone, and even daring to wipe out an entire friend group by yourself. However, people are different; not everyone possesses your abilities,” Zhou Jiefeng said.

Huang Ziya said, “Captain, don’t waste your breath on this guy. Just for his audacity in attacking our manager, Feng Quan, killing him is justified and lawful according to headquarters’ regulations.”

“Long hair but short on experience, don’t add to the chaos. Brother Tui only spared him because he wanted to ask some questions,” Feng Quan said.

“There’s nothing worth asking now. I’m not very interested in that Pendulum Curse, but it is true that I plan to take down Pei Dong’s people next time I see them. He used to be in charge, which is special. Feng Quan, you report this matter later and see how headquarters decides,” Yang Jian said.

“All right, I’ll report this matter once I get back,” Feng Quan nodded.

“Unplug those tubes and bring out Tong Qian,” Yang Jian said, and then pressed down with his palm forcefully.

Crack.

A crisp bone-breaking sound echoed as Zhou Jiefeng’s neck twisted, and he died instantly, without a chance to struggle.

With the ghost within his body suppressed, he was just an ordinary person, incredibly fragile.

“After Tong Qian is released, put this guy’s corpse inside. I’ve checked this glass box; it’s specially made to block the invasion of supernatural powers,” Yang Jian said after a glance.

Feng Quan and Huang Ziya nodded then immediately sprang into action.

Yang Jian still carried Zhou Jiefeng’s corpse, watching from the side.

“Feng Quan, go and lift Tong Qian out. He should be considered a man now, and I don’t want to have too much contact with him,” Huang Ziya turned her head away, not wanting to look any longer.

Feng Quan smiled, his face cracked with grave soil falling off.

He quickly carried Tong Qian out and found a patient’s gown nearby to dress him in.

“Help him recover his body.”

Yang Jian threw the corpse in his hands into the glass box and sealed it.

“Alright.”

Huang Ziya, holding the crystal necklace around her neck, agreed somewhat reluctantly.

With a finger touching Tong Qian’s body, Huang Ziya utilized the power of the ghost in her crystal necklace to heal his riddled body at a visible rate. In just a few seconds, he had fully recovered.

But at the moment of healing,

Tong Qian’s head tilted, presenting a gender-neutral, sinister smile to everyone. His tightly shut eyes suddenly snapped open.

His gaze was fierce and sharp, yet it exposed a sense of indifference and numbness.

“Awake so soon?” Huang Ziya exclaimed in shock, instinctively stepping back in fear.

The next moment, Tong Qian opened his mouth, issuing an eerie sequence of laughter.

The laughter echoed in this second sublevel, beginning to invade everyone’s body.

This was the laughter of Ghost Face, potentially fatal.

“Not good,” Feng Quan’s complexion changed drastically.

Huang Ziya was the first to be struck. Although her expression was one of surprise, her mouth started to involuntarily curl into a smile. Once the smiling expression was complete, she would be killed by the dreadful laughter.

“Tong Qian, it’s me, calm down,” Yang Jian walked over and covered the ghostly mouth with his hand.

The terrible, chilling laughter came to an abrupt halt.

He knew this was an overreaction from Tong Qian, thinking they were Pei Dong and his people, so he didn’t hesitate to take action.

Tong Qian’s gaze shifted, seemingly recognizing Yang Jian and Feng Quan beside him.

They were colleagues from the last incident at the Caesar Hotel.

Turning her head, Tong Qian presented a beautiful female face to the group and said, “Yang Jian, where are those people? I want to kill them.”

Her words were laced with intense hatred.

“I’ve taken care of two, the rest fled. I didn’t waste time chasing them; I came straight for you. Your situation is worse than I thought,” Yang Jian said, then released his palm.

Tong Qian slowly stood up, looked around, and indeed saw that freshly dead body lying in the glass box.

That was just one of them.

“Yang Jian, you’re right,” Tong Qian paused, a crying face turned towards him.

“Right about what?” Yang Jian was puzzled.

Turning around, Tong Qian’s beautiful female face addressed him, “I was too naïve before… Some people are animals, not deserving to live in this world, and should be killed. If I had been as ruthless as you, it wouldn’t have come to this; I would have had the chance to take them all out a long time ago.”

“I have no doubt about your ability, only about whether you have the determination,” Yang Jian said.

Tong Qian’s powers were terrifying, an anomaly who had caused two ghosts to crash, in other words, he had the ability to resist any ghost master without fear of a wrathful ghost revival. His only weakness was the lack of Ghost Domain.

If he had possessed Ghost Domain, Tong Qian, controlling three ghosts, would become flawless, instantly among the top tier of ghost masters.

“You don’t need to doubt that now.”

Tong Qian turned his head, confronting Yang Jian with a strange smiling face.

Yang Jian nodded, “Having such thoughts is good, it wasn’t in vain that I saved you three times.”

“That’s why I trust you. I knew you would definitely come looking for me, but you must be here for a reason,” Tong Qian said.

“Nothing special, just saw you disappear for a while, so I wanted to check on you, as well as your attitude towards the captain’s plan,” Yang Jian said. “But this isn’t the place to talk. Let’s find somewhere to sit. It’s rare for us to be alive and together again.”

“Okay,” Tong Qian nodded. He had barely taken a few steps when his unsteady feet due to a long slumber caused him to stumble and fall.

Feng Quan immediately steadied him, “Brother, be careful.”

Brother?

Hearing the word, Tong Qian’s beautiful face stared hard at him: “Feng Quan, do you want to cry, or do you want to laugh?”

“A slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue,” Feng Quan said resentfully. “You’re a beauty, okay?”

Yang Jian looked at Huang Ziya, then said, “If you’re not used to it, I can help you switch back.”

“No need; this is fine. At least from now on, I can avoid the disgrace of some disgusting people,” Tong Qian rejected Yang Jian’s offer. He was used to his current appearance and had no intention of changing back.

“I can walk on my own; you don’t have to hold me.”

Tong Qian pushed Feng Quan away, insisting on walking by himself. Although unsteady at first, he quickly adapted. After all, his weakened body had improved. If it had been before, he probably would have needed emergency care for a while.

“Take the glass box with us; it’s valuable since the guy controlled a ghost yet had a strong Ghost Domain. Selling it to the headquarters will surely bring in a nice reward,” Yang Jian said.

“Makes sense,” Feng Quan nodded.

Quickly, the group of four left the old hospital with a glass box covered by a white cloth.

They didn’t choose to leave Xiao’an County immediately, but first bought a complete set of clothes and shoes for Tong Qian, then found a restaurant to fill him up before anything else.

Although Huang Ziya had used the powers of the Deceiving Ghost to restore his body, it hadn’t filled Tong Qian’s stomach.

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