Chapter 1264 - 1231: Invitation Concluded

Yang Jian, who had left Dadong City, walked alone on the road in a small county town.

He checked the time.

It was already ten thirty-five.

Recalling the captain’s dossier from headquarters, he still had one last captain to contact.

This was a captain he had never met, named Zhang Jun.

According to the dossier, this captain had always been active abroad, but had recently returned to the country. There were no clear explanations about his activities overseas.

“Is this a captain specifically in contact with foreign countries? But currently, the city he’s responsible for is… Dayun City.”

Yang Jian’s gaze slightly shifted towards the west.

“But it’s better to make a call and confirm before going.”

Yang Jian picked up his phone, ready to dial Zhang Jun’s number.

However, at that moment a call came in, showing no caller ID, not even a number reminder.

“This is a call from headquarters.”

Yang Jian thought for a moment and decided to answer it.

On the other end, it was Cao Yanhua’s voice, who seemed in a good mood: “Yang Jian, it’s not the best to contact you suddenly, but I have something to inform you temporarily.”

“Just tell me directly what’s it about.” Yang Jian asked.

“I have received feedback from several captains earlier. They clearly expressed their intention to come to headquarters for a meeting tomorrow. It’s all thanks to you; otherwise, this meeting wouldn’t be so easy to convene. We are really grateful for your help this time.” Cao Yanhua spoke with joy.

It seemed like a long time since anything so joyous had happened.

“No need for pleasantries, just a waste of call charges, tell me why you’re calling me.” Yang Jian said.

Cao Yanhua said: “It’s about Zhang Jun, he has left the country due to some special circumstances and couldn’t attend the captain’s meeting, so his absence from the meeting is tacitly approved.”

“You should have told me this earlier instead of waiting until I contacted Wang Chaling and only had him left to deal with.” Yang Jian said.

“Apologies, I just received the news as well, so I came to inform you immediately.” Cao Yanhua apologized.

Yang Jian said: “Since he’s excluded from the captain’s meeting, are all the members complete this time?”

“Yes, any captain who can’t be contacted will be replaced by alternate captains.”

Cao Yanhua said: “This will be decided at the captain’s meeting, and many alternate captains will be attending the meeting.”

“Alright then, since the list is confirmed and the meeting can go smoothly, my work here is done.”

Yang Jian said: “Wang Xiaoming hasn’t died yet, has he? I want to see him.”

“It’s late now, Professor Wang is already resting. I’ll arrange for you to meet him tomorrow.” Cao Yanhua said politely.

“Okay, then I’ll wait for him overnight.” Yang Jian said.

Cao Yanhua said: “Sorry for bothering you with these matters, it’s already late, you should rest early. There are still important things to discuss tomorrow, and I might trouble you again then.”

“I knew this enforcement captain position wasn’t good, a bunch of issues no one at headquarters wants to deal with, so they ask me to step in.” Yang Jian said.

Cao Yanhua said: “Circumstances forced it, we hope you understand. But this time, I’ve entrusted everything to you, enough to show headquarters’ sincerity.”

“It’s a pity the Hungry Ghost got lost, and you haven’t found anything so far.” Yang Jian said: “Otherwise, I could have had a second Coffin Nail.”

“This matter is still under investigation, and we can confirm that the Hungry Ghost wasn’t stolen by an outsider, but by a ghost wielder from headquarters. The suspect is very likely a captain, as not many have both the ability to enter the Ghost Domain and the guts to steal the Hungry Ghost.”

Cao Yanhua said in a suppressed voice.

“Previously, the main suspects were Leuk San, Shen Lin, and you. But now, the suspicions on Shen Lin and you have been cleared, making Leuk San the prime suspect.”

Yang Jian said: “It’s only speculation, saying without evidence is pointless. What if your suspicion is wrong? A bunch of captains fighting each other?”

“That’s why it hasn’t been brought up and is only being investigated discreetly.”

Cao Yanhua said: “But the other side hasn’t left any clues, the Hungry Ghost incident hasn’t repeated, and there’s no news about a second Coffin Nail in the supernatural circle… If it continues like this, there won’t be an end to this matter.”

Yang Jian didn’t speak, agreeing with Cao Yanhua’s words.

If no new leads emerge, this matter indeed can’t be pursued further.

“By the way, speaking of Coffin Nails, Zhang Jun brought back an important piece of news that the third Coffin Nail appeared abroad. The news has been confirmed, but there are no specific details.” Cao Yanhua said.

“Oh, such a thing happened.” Yang Jian’s gaze sharpened.

The third Coffin Nail appeared abroad?

This information was indeed vital.

Ever since the Hungry Ghost incident ended, the existence of Coffin Nails has been circulating in the supernatural circle, and the one he holds had attracted many eyes. Last time, it even attracted people from the Pendulum Clock Organization.

“How can you be sure it’s the third Coffin Nail and not the one from the Hungry Ghost?” Yang Jian asked.

Cao Yanhua said: “Zhang Jun’s investigation revealed the earliest usage of that Coffin Nail was a month after the Hungry Ghost incident ended, found in a church in America. At that time, the Hungry Ghost was still stored at headquarters, so it’s impossible it’s the same one.”

“I see, who’s currently holding the third Coffin Nail?” Yang Jian asked.

“Unknown, you need to ask Zhang Jun, as he’s more familiar with foreign matters. According to his investigation, it likely ties to the King Organization. You must have heard of this group’s name before. It’s not just an organization; it’s a coalition of top-tier ghost wielders from various countries abroad, supported by nations, foreign conglomerates, and powerful forces. With its growing membership, it’s become quite a formidable presence.”

“Of course, the organization was initially established to unite in handling supernatural events, but now… it’s hard to say.”

Cao Yanhua discussed some changes in the foreign situation.

After a few words, he shifted topics: “If there’s anything powerful and supernatural abroad, it’s definitely in the hands of the King Organization. I feel this organization might become a potential threat, which is why we’re holding a captain’s meeting, establishing an enforcement captain, to unite top-tier domestic ghost wielders, preventing this organization from reaching our side.”

“I’m not interested in the foreign situation. With frequent supernatural incidents now, surviving is good enough. Whether organized or not, it doesn’t matter much to me. If they dare provoke me, I’ll dare to kill them all. Now, I’m more interested in the third Coffin Nail. If Zhang Jun returns, I’ll go speak with him to see whose hands this thing is in.”

“If confirmed, I’ll go and reclaim it.”

Yang Jian said bluntly; he currently felt like being a robber, wanting to snatch the third Coffin Nail from foreign hands.

Unfortunately, without accurate clues, he could only stand by helplessly.

“You do speak unreservedly.”

Cao Yanhua didn’t find anything wrong with Yang Jian’s bandit-like thoughts.

Having the Coffin Nail in the hands of a local ghost wielder would surely help the situation.

The situation deteriorated severely now, everyone was too busy looking after themselves, nobody had the time or interest in worrying about others.

“Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now. I can still go back for a nap at this hour, so I won’t chat idly with you.” Yang Jian said.

“Then have a good rest, and contact me if anything comes up.” Cao Yanhua said.

Yang Jian acknowledged with a hum before hanging up.

Since things settled, he wasn’t planning to go to Dayun City anymore; he decided to go back to Dachang City and get some sleep.

After all, in dreams, he could walk the dog, which wasn’t boring.

Soon, water started to seep from under his feet, accumulating and forming a puddle.

Yang Jian’s body gradually sank, merging into the puddle.

Soon, he vanished.

When he emerged again, he was already in the swimming pool of his villa at the Guanjiang Residential Complex in Dachang City.

The pool was soaked with many items.

There was a cracked spear, a substitute doll, a straw rope, a Ghost Candle… a series of supernatural items, so they could be accessed anytime.

“Tomorrow, the captain’s meeting should take place. However, I’m more concerned about the skin paper secret that Wang Xiaoming mentioned.” Yang Jian returned to his room with a thoughtful look.

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