Chapter 1440 - 1407: Makeup and Face

After inviting Ye Zhen, Yang Jian immediately left Dahai City. He did not return to Dadong City but went back to his designated city, Dachang City.

The battle tonight was over, and there will be a safe period following it. Both the headquarters and the King Organization should remain inactive for a while, so he had to take care of some personal matters.

Soon enough.

He appeared inside Shangtong Tower in Dachang City.

Inside the office.

Li Yang, Huang Ziya, Tong Qian, Wang Yong, and Xiong Wenwen had not left. They were staying overnight here to ensure no incidents occurred in Dachang City during this time.

The only unfortunate thing was that Feng Quan was trapped inside that old grave in the Ghost Post Office and couldn’t get out, or they would have had another strength on their side.

The arrival of Yang Jian surprised everyone in the office because, logically, he shouldn’t be in Dachang City at this point.

“Captain,” Li Yang immediately stood up and asked, “How did it go? What was the result of the captain meeting?”

“Not too bad, but not too good either. The captains gathered smoothly, but we fought the King Organization tonight. They wanted to hunt city leaders, but we successfully blocked them, killing many members of the King Organization. However, it came at a cost. Several leaders died, and Li Jun and Ah Hong were also lost. Cao Yang fought to the end but couldn’t bear the horrific curse and had to step back to find a way to survive.”

Yang Jian briefly mentioned the details, but the small talk conveyed the brutal reality of the struggles within the supernatural realm.

Everyone’s faces changed when they heard this.

“Things really are serious,” Huang Ziya murmured, “If the captains can’t handle it, ordinary ghost wielders don’t stand a chance.”

The supernatural realm in the entire country had only selected twelve captains. Just clashing with the King Organization led to the loss of two, indicating how perilous the situation was this time.

To prevent disheartening the group, Yang Jian added, “But their side also suffered. They lost three kings. Li Jun killed one in a life-or-death struggle, and I, along with Li Leping, Cao Yang, and Lin Bei, managed to take down two more. Including the previously hunted Manor Lord, their losses were considerable.”

“Fortunately, there’s a personnel replenishment this time. Appointing He Yuelian as a captain was timely, but it’s not enough to change the situation entirely. We need more manpower.”

“Captain, let me join. I believe I have the ability to handle certain tasks,” Li Yang immediately said.

Tong Qian also stepped forward and said, “I don’t want to stay in Dachang City either. I’m willing to go with Li Yang to provide support.”

“Ordinary ghost wielders facing off against the King and captain-level supernatural forces will perish in an instant. If you’re not capable, going is just a way to die and worsen the situation.”

Yang Jian seriously said, “However, the headquarters plans to mobilize all captain candidates to form teams and join the fight.”

“Feng Quan and Li Yang are likely included in the mobilization, but since Feng Quan isn’t here, Li Yang, you have to go.”

Li Yang showed a slight smile, “I couldn’t ask for more. Agreeing to this fight will bring glory to my family.”

He saw things clearly. Ghost wielders were destined to die someday. Dying with purpose and meaning wouldn’t be a wasted life.

“What about me? Since Feng Quan can’t go, I can take his place. You know I’ve managed the ghost I’m wielding, and I can endure prolonged supernatural confrontations,” Tong Qian also chimed in.

Yang Jian said, “I don’t doubt your potential is high, but it takes time to unleash your power, which is why you haven’t been able to become a captain candidate yet.”

Tong Qian continued, “I also have a ghost following me. If I could control it, perhaps…”

Last time at the Caesar Hotel, she was cursed by a ghost, leaving an invisible ghost trailing her.

This ghost would only appear in her sight whenever Tong Qian looked back. It always followed behind her. Initially, it made her uneasy, but over time she realized that as long as she didn’t carelessly look back, the ghost wouldn’t cause any harm to her. She gradually began to disregard it.

“That’s still not enough. Captain candidates must possess a sufficiently strong supernatural power. Feng Quan became a captain candidate because he had strong survival abilities, making him hard to kill, plus he managed three ghosts, which allowed him to handle various tasks comfortably,” Yang Jian said.

“Tong Qian, maybe you should stay out of it. Just staying safely in Dachang City isn’t an option?”

Huang Ziya laughed as she spoke persuasively, “You know we have tasks here, too. Once the captain leaves, the safety of Dachang City and nearby cities falls on us. Our responsibilities aren’t light either.”

“Everyone has their tasks to handle. Overextending beyond your capability will only burden others.”

Wang Yong also nodded, “That’s true. My abilities are limited, and I can’t help much, but I can still handle being a small city’s leader.”

Tong Qian responded earnestly, “I can’t just stay out of it. My duty won’t allow me to hide behind others. Even Li Jun fought hard; how could I just watch from here?”

“I understand. Your status was unique even before you became a leader,” Huang Ziya said.

Yang Jian waved his hand at this moment, signaling everyone to quiet down.

Everyone immediately fell silent.

“Tong Qian, I understand how you feel, but if you participate in your current state, it’s a death wish. I won’t agree to it unless you can master a new supernatural power,” Yang Jian said.

“Which ghost should I control? I can try,” Tong Qian immediately replied.

Li Yang looked over and said, “Captain, do you have any thoughts?”

“Ah Hong is dead. Before she died, she left behind a supernatural item, a red makeup box. I understand what Ah Hong meant; she wants to find someone to inherit this supernatural item. I was considering giving it to Huang Ziya because she’s a woman and understands makeup. But now, it seems Tong Qian, you are more suitable,” Yang Jian said while staring at him.

Tong Qian was puzzled for a moment, “Why is that?”

Yang Jian continued, “Because you have three faces, two of which are ghost faces. This means your ghost makeup can instantly paint three faces, enabling you to possess 60% of the supernatural power of three top-notch ghost handlers in an instant, making you a top figure among captains.”

“Is that even possible?” The others widened their eyes as they listened.

If Tong Qian really managed to do that, she would indeed become an incredible and terrifying entity.

“Xiao Yang, it’s unfair. This is preferential treatment for Tong Qian,” Xiong Wenwen also said jealously.

Yang Jian continued, “But ghost makeup has its flaws. While applying it, your original face will decay. However, your two ghost faces aren’t affected by this as they can’t be corroded, meaning you can regularly use the two ghost faces, resorting to three only in desperate situations. This is your innate advantage that others can’t possess.”

“The ghost makeup and ghost face, a perfect combination.”

Li Yang’s eyes lit up too, finding the plan perfect and highly feasible.

“Tong Qian, if you really intend to inherit Ah Hong’s makeup box, you must be prepared to risk your life. You will no longer face ordinary ghost handlers but the most terrifying group of people in this world. If you wish to change your mind now, you still can. Once you join, there’s no backing out, and I won’t tolerate any deserters in the team.”

Yang Jian said as he took out the old makeup box.

“I’ve been prepared for this long ago. Even if I die, I won’t blame anyone. This is my choice.”

At that moment, Tong Qian didn’t hesitate at all and took the old makeup box from Yang Jian’s hand.

“Good, since you’ve made the choice, then do it. Time is short, and you must learn how to apply makeup in the shortest time, then draw the two most familiar faces. I suggest you practice drawing Wei Jing’s face as his codename is Ghost Envoy. The supernatural power is a suppressive force, very suitable for a beginner. As for the other face… I have no suggestions, you choose.”

“Drawing two faces in the shortest time?” Tong Qian nodded, “I understand, I’ll go get in touch now.”

“Practicing alone is too slow. I’ll find you a teacher,” Yang Jian said. As he finished, his gaze shifted, and a phantom shadow in the office space gradually solidified into a real person.

It was a living body created by the Deceiving Ghost.

However, it had no consciousness as the body of a living person cannot awaken.

While Yang Jian’s ghost shadow invaded and new memories were infused, the dormant corpse quickly opened its eyes and awakened.

“You can call him Teacher Tony. He’s proficient in various makeup techniques and will train you,” Yang Jian said.

This Teacher Tony wasn’t a real person but a composite of various memories patched together.

“Hello, President Yang, hello Tong Qian. I’m called Tony, and you can call me Teacher Tony. I will train you well, and I hope we work hard together in the next twenty-four hours. Good luck.”

Teacher Tony waved his hand, greeting them in a feminine voice, sounding like a woman.

Then he walked over, looked at Tong Qian, and said, “Your hair quality is terrible; it’s all split ends. I’ll teach you how to take care of your hair later, but your butt is quite firm and perky. You wouldn’t mind if I touched it, right?”

With that feminine tone, many people felt goosebumps rising.

“…”

Everyone looked at Yang Jian with strange expressions, and Tong Qian couldn’t help but step back a few paces, distancing herself from Teacher Tony.

“Don’t look at me like that. There’s no time to be choosy, just make do. However, he is the most professional. If you all want beauty or hairstyling later, you can go to him for free,” Yang Jian said expressionlessly.

He had to modify and splice memories to form an independent personality. Sorting out character and temperament was too troublesome, so he directly integrated them, only infusing Teacher Tony’s consciousness with loyalty, dedication, and kindness.

As long as there aren’t major issues, a few oddities are acceptable.

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