Chapter 97: Think Deeply
Xu Xiaoxiao's face was full of worry as she spoke.
"I arrived yesterday, and although my family exaggerated a bit, my grandfather's condition is indeed not very good."
"Originally, even though my grandfather was old, he was very lively and had a straight posture. But now, he has a stooped back, as if something heavy is weighing him down."
"I also asked my grandpa, and he said ever since he got this strange sickness, he has always felt a strong, heavy, and cold pressure on his back. He can't even sleep properly, and has to sleep on his side."
"And this condition gets worse day by day. Although he has only been sick for a few months, he looks like he has aged several years."
"Because of this, my grandpa has visited famous hospitals both domestically and internationally for treatment, but they couldn't find the cause of his illness or provide any relief. He can only receive nutrient injections to support his body."
"A few months?" Chu Jiang asked about the time specifically.
If it is really related to ghosts, then being able to hold on for a few months shows how strong this old man is.
After all, even if it doesn't trigger the ghost's killing pattern, being around ghosts will gradually erode and even lead to death.
"Yes, it should be within three months." Xu Xiaoxiao didn't understand why Chu Jiang asked specifically about this.
"Have you ever thought that what happened to your grandpa may not be a simple sickness?" Chu Jiang remembered that Yun Changfeng had mentioned that the top billionaires' circle already knew some truth about supernatural resurrections.
They even hired Ghost Masters as bodyguards, or collaborated with non-governmental organizations like Sincerity Company, which specializes in dealing with ghosts.
"Yes, it seems that my dad has heard some strange rumors in the community; my grandfather is also a superstitious person, constantly talking about ancestral rules."
"So when normal medical methods didn't work, my family turned to mysticism and sought various masters."
"But those people were all just money scams, useless."
"Finally, my dad's business friend introduced him to someone from a company called 'Sincerity Company.' The people from that company specialize in solving such dirty things for sure, and they can definitely help my grandfather."
Chu Jiang frowned, why was it this darn company again? Because of that unlucky guy who died under his watch, Chu Jiang didn't have a good impression of this company.
"Is your home in Luohe City?"
Xu Xiaoxiao shook her head, "My home is in Yuetian City. It was my grandfather who bought a few villas in Luohe City many years ago, saying that he would come here to retire in the future."
"And so, recently, he felt that his days were numbered and decided to move here ahead of time."
"Alright then," Chu Jiang put his hands in his pockets, "I'll visit your grandfather in a few days when I have free time."
"Before this, please don't contact anyone from Sincerity Company, okay? If you look for them, then don't come looking for me."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded like a little chick pecking at grains, "I'll try to keep them busy for you, but my grandpa isn't doing well. Please come as soon as you can."
Chu Jiang glanced at the lingering crescent moon in the sky and muttered to himself, "I'm not doing so well either..."
In that moment, Xu Xiaoxiao inexplicably felt that the man in front of her seemed a bit lonely.
Without waiting for any comforting words from her, Chu Jiang suddenly disappeared.
This startled Xu Xiaoxiao, she looked around and only then noticed that Chu Jiang had already walked far away, moving as fast as a ghost and disappearing with a few leaps.
"Hey, hey, even if you have super powers, you shouldn't use them like this, right?" Xu Xiaoxiao was really afraid that passersby might call the police if they saw.
Of course, after witnessing this scene, she had more confidence in Chu Jiang.
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After testing his body, Chu Jiang found that his physical condition didn't improve with the increase in erosion level. At most, when he was half-ghost, he could have faster speed.
This has nothing to do with physical explosiveness, it is purely the characteristics of the ghost itself.
This also made Chu Jiang more certain of his previous guess, it must be the work of the Ghost Diary.
After eating a meal at a roadside stall and devouring several pieces of pork blood, Chu Jiang found a hotel to rest casually.
The reason why he didn't go to the local branch is because the previous person in charge's death has not been clarified until now. Chu Jiang doesn't want to go there when he really needs to rest.
Speaking of which, there are at least three hidden dangers in Luohe City right now: Ghost Chess Game, the death of the previous person in charge, and Xu Xiaoxiao's grandfather.
Tsk tsk, I don't know if it's just his bad luck or if the Ghost Diary is just too twisted.
Chu Jiang hopes that Expert Chen at headquarters can quickly help him find a ghost that is highly suitable. He plans to transplant the second ghost as soon as possible to quickly contain the erosion situation.
Although it was a rest, he didn't sleep for long that night, only had short periods of deep sleep.
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In the morning, Chu Jiang, who woke up and turned over, thought about what happened yesterday and felt that his humanity was greatly affected.
Find some time to go home and experience the warmth of family.
By the way, ask Gao Yifei if he would be willing to come and help him with his work. He is still not going to school now, and it will probably be difficult for him to find a job in the future because of his broken arm.
In this case, it would be nice for Gao Yifei to work in his department. After all, Gao Yifei has truly seen ghosts and has a stronger mental resilience than most people.
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For future actions, Chu Jiang made a preliminary plan and took out two jars that contained sealed ghosts.
He decided that, before the next paranormal event, he would seal a ghost inside his diary to test the waters. Dealing with the Little Theater this time went beyond his expectations, and the price he paid was quite high.
If he could have foreseen this outcome, perhaps Chu Jiang wouldn't have been so reckless.
Which ghost should we seal? If we're going to seal one, we should try to seal a ghost that can bring obvious combat power.
If that's the case, the Little Theater might be a more suitable choice.
Although the Little Theater itself doesn't seem to be a battle-type ghost, it is difficult to resist its Ghost Domain.
Not to mention the rule of the Stretching Ghost that's all messed up. It's easy for Chu Jiang to deal with humans, but how can he make the ghost drive and trigger the rule??
Moreover, even if he borrows through the Ghost Diary, he can only get 5% of the original ghost's power, and there's no guarantee he can put Chu Jiang's head on it...
Wait, Chu Jiang wants to put his own head on the ghost's body?? What will he be then, a human or a ghost?
Chu Jiang never really thought about this question before, and it's quite terrifying to think about.
Chu Jiang quickly took out his phone and looked up information and cases from the research institute's website.
The result... was quite disappointing. Although there weren't any exact examples, there was a similar possibility mentioned in an expert's paper: Can we replace a ghost's thinking with human thinking?
In this way, there won't be a problem of the fierce ghost coming back to life, it's like a person taking over the ghost.
