Chapter 78: Choosing a Path
Chu Jiang was speechless, wanting to take this opportunity to study his diary, right?
He simply shook his head, "It was just a subconscious thought, I'll try again when I get back."
"Well then, forget it," Chen Yehua clapped his hands, "let's officially get into the working process. You came to find me to solve the problem of resurrecting a ghost, right?"
"Yes, but before that, I want to know what paths the research institute has currently explored. Or rather, what directions?"
Chen Yehua was a bit surprised, "It seems like you already know some information in advance."
"It's not wrong to say they are paths, because the ultimate goal is to solve the resurrection of a ghost, it's just that the methods used are different for each."
"I know at least five paths, but every one of them ends up being a dead end, none of them can truly reach the end."
"Of course, there are differences between each dead end, Ghost Masters always want to take the path that can go the farthest."
"But at your level, I can only tell you about three paths, and you can only choose one from those three."
"The other two options are too risky and costly, and they are not even on the research institute's list of practical applications. They are only in the experimental stage."
Chu Jiang furrowed his brow slightly, "What price do I need to pay to find out? Is it to get a promotion?"
Chen Yehua smiled, "You don't need to be too persistent. Just because something is hidden doesn't mean it's necessarily good."
"Some paths are even impossible to replicate, formed entirely by countless coincidences. What's the use of knowing about such cases?"
"Let's be practical. Currently, the research institute offers three directions for the leader to choose from: balance, seal, and hypnosis."
"Out of these three, they are relatively mature and have the highest success rate."
These three paths are exactly the same as what Yun Changfeng told Chu Jiang, so it's clear that this intelligence is indeed quite valuable.
After explaining the three paths separately, Chen Yehua said, "Currently, the most widely used in the research institute is 'balance.' It is also the fastest way to enhance power. By spontaneously gaining a ghost within, you also gain a new ability."
"The second option is definitely not suitable for someone like you, a leader. If you choose it, you won't be suitable as a leader anymore."
"What about the third option? Are there only a few people chosen?" Chu Jiang asked.
Hypnosis, compared to a balanced approach, is actually not as extreme of a solution and allows for a longer lifespan.
Chen Yehua nodded slightly, "Very few. One reason is that it doesn't increase strength as fast as 'balance'. Another reason is that it would make the person in charge heavily rely on Research Institute No. 21."
"To put it bluntly, it's like being controlled by a drug dealer as a drug addict."
"There are quite a few leaders who never planned to stay in the research institute for their whole lives. They only see it as a stepping stone in their lives. I believe you are similar."
"Since they only have the idea of temporarily joining, they naturally wouldn't choose a path that requires dedicating their lives to the research institute."
"After all, if you were to quit the research institute, they certainly wouldn't unconditionally help you get rid of the ghost inside you through hypnosis."
Chu Jiang thought about it, and if it were him...
"I'll choose 'balance,' but I heard from the human resources department's leader that it's not suitable to immediately undergo treatment as a new Ghost Master, is that correct?"
"Yes," Chen Yehua replied, clasping his hands together again.
"Although in theory, it would be best to introduce another ghost while you're still in the early stages of erosion, to achieve balance sooner."
"But the problem is, there is no guaranteed path, just stepping onto it requires taking risks. Once you fail, it's death, with no second chance."
"By randomly introducing a second ghost, the probability of death reaches ninety-nine percent."
"Based on the characteristics of the ghost on your body, find a ghost that can restrain and balance it, and the success rate can reach seventy-five percent, with a twenty-five percent chance of death."
"In fact, we have done a lot in terms of the program, and we are familiar with it. As long as you can physically and mentally withstand it, the probability of program failure is very low."
"The most important key is still on the second ghost."
"It is often difficult for us to find the perfect ghost that can mutually restrain each other, so most of the time, we can only find some ghosts that barely meet the criteria and implant them into the Ghost Master."
"If you are already on the edge of recovery, sometimes even if there is only a fifty percent chance, thirty percent chance, or even a one percent chance, you have to take a gamble."
"So next, I need to study the ghost on you, understand its characteristics, and save it in a file. Only then can we find a second ghost that suits you."
"If you're lucky, we might have a second one in our inventory. You can pay for this ghost by advancing your future salary and benefits."
"Of course, there won't be any charge for a failed transplantation or the transplantation procedure."
Chu Jiang was a bit surprised, "Wasn't it supposed to be a benefit? Why do we have to pay extra?"
Chen Yehua shrugged, "There's no way around it. Ghosts are valuable resources, and our research institute isn't a big corporation. Every Ghost Master who joins doesn't get a free ghost."
"Or, you could exchange a sealed ghost, but it may not be equivalent. We would still need to see the characteristics of the ghost you provide."
Chu Jiang shook his head, "Once the transplantation fails, doesn't that mean the ghost on the Ghost Master is given to you for free?"
Chen Yehua cleared his throat, "That would be considered unexpected income. We certainly don't want you to die, after all, we need more manpower."
"Even if there are ready-made options, you should still hold on for a while. Wait until you can't endure it anymore. Don't die in headquarters right after becoming the person in charge."
Chu Jiang looked serious, as he urgently searched for a solution to his troubles. In the end, even though everything seemed to be ready, he still had to endure being haunted by ghosts, until he couldn't bear it anymore and decided to take a risk.
Chen Yehua had seen this situation many times before, and he couldn't offer any comfort. He simply asked, "Do you want to change your choice?"
"The other two paths are not as risky, with success rates of over ninety percent. If you're afraid of taking risks, you can choose one of those."
"No change," Chu Jiang regained his carefree expression, "What should we do next?"
"It's simple, come with me to the research lab," Chen Yehua said, getting up from his seat.
Chu Jiang naturally stood up and followed.
Worth mentioning, the ordinary guy who was reading the newspaper also put it away and followed the two into the research lab.
The research lab was directly connected to the office, and it also had a small experimental area.
Inside, there were a large number of strange and unusual devices, some very modern-looking, while others seemed to have been around for a long time. If you didn't know any better, you might think you had entered a folk museum.
