The experience with the Ghost Child in Baishui Town made Yang Jian realize that its ability was already insufficient to face some dangerous supernatural events. However, it’s not that the Ghost Child lacks potential, but rather Yang Jian intentionally suppresses its growth. Nevertheless, Yang Jian believes that after this growth, the Ghost Child will definitely not disappoint.

“Raising ghosts is a taboo in the supernatural circle. The growth of the Ghost Child cannot be too indulgent. At least ensure that if the Ghost Child loses control, it can still be dealt with. But this trip to Baishui Town also made me understand that it has the potential to overturn everything. Feed it the skin paper, and its growth will be unrestricted. In a very short time, it can grow to a level enough to confront those old monsters from the Republic era.”

Yang Jian thought to himself as he stared at the Ghost Child in front of him.

It was precisely because he understood this that he was particularly cautious.

“Leave here and return to Wang Shanshan. She needs your protection more than I need you now,” Yang Jian commanded again.

The Ghost Child in front of him quickly stepped towards Wang Shanshan’s direction. Wearing eerie embroidered shoes, the Ghost Child took only a few steps before its figure reached a hundred meters away, becoming increasingly phantom-like, and finally, it vanished into thin air and directly disappeared.

After acquiring the ability from the Silent event, the Ghost Child could freely switch between reality and idealism. It seems that whenever Yang Jian calls the Ghost Child, it would appear next to him regardless of the distance.

It’s the same as triggering the killing pattern of the Silent event, having the effect of being targeted by the ghost.

However, the ghost in the Silent event has a sensing range, covering only a town. Once you leave this range, even if you trigger its killing pattern, you won’t be targeted by the ghost.

But Yang Jian’s calling can cross cities, ignoring the impact of distance.

Yang Jian suspected this was due to the connection between him and the Ghost Child; it’s a unique situation. Others cannot do this; only he possesses such ability. He wonders if Wang Shanshan also has the power to call the Ghost Child remotely; this could be tested in the future.

After handling the Ghost Child’s matter, Yang Jian could finally rest and breathe a sigh of relief for a while.

He returned home, took a shower, and used the Ghost Necklace to recover his body from the supernatural erosion. Then he lay on the bed and fell asleep.

In his current state, Yang Jian could go without rest for twenty-four hours a day, but he didn’t want to do so. Sleeping was important to him because, in his dreams, he could escape the supernatural influence on his emotions, allowing himself to have normal human emotions. This helps him resist the supernatural erosion of his spirit.

Moreover, Yang Jian needs to walk the dogs in his dreams to strengthen the bond between him and the Evil Hound, lest it becomes unfamiliar.

Although controlling the Evil Hound provides Yang Jian significant help, similarly, his life is now in the hands of the Evil Hound. If the Evil Hound turns and bites him to death in his sleep, Yang Jian would have no chance of survival.

This is the risk.

Acquiring any supernatural power is not as simple and easy as imagined; the danger always exists.

In his sleep.

Yang Jian returned to the familiar village in his memory, but the village in his dream was empty and silent, with only an Evil Hound roaming around.

Of course, he could make it livelier by pulling more people into the dream, but there’s no point in that.

Accompanied by the Evil Hound.

Yang Jian wandered in the dream world, not out of boredom, but because some places needed his inspection.

He took the Evil Hound to the outskirts of the village, where a winding path leads far off. And there, in the distance, stands an old European-style castle, incongruous near the village, as if it doesn’t belong to this world.

Yang Jian stared at the castle for a while, then approached along the path. He entered the courtyard, and through a window, he saw that the interior of the castle was incomplete, with traces left by the Evil Hound’s biting and impacts. This castle looked on the verge of collapse.

“Ghost Dream versus Nightmare, yet after so many days, no winner has been decided?” Yang Jian frowned.

Under normal circumstances, the Evil Hound should have dismantled this castle, and the ghost master hiding in the castle would have to be bitten to death by the Evil Hound. But as time passed, everything in the castle seemed halted. The Evil Hound’s advance and invasion didn’t have the expected effect.

During his routine inspection, he discovered clues.

With some caution, Yang Jian approached the castle again. He did not enter inside, as going into the castle meant entering the Nightmare World. Although protected by the Evil Hound, the castle is ultimately someone else’s domain, and it’s best not to wander unnecessarily to avoid unexpected incidents.

“The number of dogs in the castle has decreased significantly.”

Yang Jian observed and found that the number of Evil Hounds in the castle wasn’t as many as before. This was the reason why the Evil Hound’s invasion had slowed down.

“Evil Hounds don’t decrease for no reason unless systematically eliminated… While in the dream world, Evil Hounds are extremely fierce, they can still be killed. However, each time one is killed, it reappears the next day. If someone with another type of supernatural power also invaded the Nightmare World and chose to help the ghost master in the castle, the Evil Hound’s advantage would not be particularly obvious.”

While deep in thought.

Suddenly.

Yang Jian sensed something, swiftly glancing at a second-floor window of the castle.

In that window stood an adult foreign man clad in European medieval armor, wearing a helmet, and covered in blood. He held a large sword, resembling movie knights.

The two locked eyes, each seeing a murderous intent in the other’s gaze.

The next moment.

An Evil Hound suddenly rushed out from the side, pouncing directly at the armored foreign man standing in the window.

Sounds of biting ensued, but they quickly ceased.

The armored foreign man stood up again, covered in blood, holding a bloody dog head, and threw it in Yang Jian’s direction while making a thumbs-down gesture.

Clearly, he had dispatched an Evil Hound in short order.

“Wearing armor and wielding cold weapons, this guy specializes in hunting Evil Hounds in the castle. These foreigners are not stupid; they quickly found a way to deal with it. Before the Nightmare Castle completely falls, they brought in fully armed individuals, making it hard for the Evil Hound to kill them.”

Yang Jian immediately saw how this man’s appearance impeded the Evil Hound’s invasion.

Moreover, the weapons held weren’t from the Ghost Dream World. If they were, the Evil Hound could alter the dream to make them disappear. But since the castle wasn’t yet fallen, these weapons belonged to the Nightmare World, and the Evil Hound couldn’t interfere, allowing the man to possess armor and weapons.

With the enhancement of armor and weapons, the Evil Hound couldn’t easily kill the man, and was instead easily killed.

Although killing Evil Hounds repeatedly doesn’t work, this person isn’t aiming to fight the Evil Hound, but to defend the Nightmare Castle, blocking the Evil Hound’s supernatural encroachment.

“This is merely opportunistic, finding a method to let the crumbling Nightmare Castle survive, yet they dare to mock me, how arrogant.”

Yang Jian thought to himself, then narrowed his eyes and shouted at the man, “I advise you to promptly abandon this castle, or else next time we meet, I’ll ensure none of you leave the dream alive.”

The man at the window on the second floor laughed mockingly.

Yang Jian stated coldly, “Bringing people into the dream isn’t just your privilege. I can also bring others in, ten, a hundred, a thousand, any number. Don’t forget, I’m the headquarters’ Enforcement Captain. If I wish, I can mobilize thousands of special personnel to kill in the dream without issue. You think your dilapidated castle can withstand such a siege?”

“In numbers, cold weaponry, combat techniques, we surpass you in every aspect. I really don’t know why you’re sitting there grinning foolishly.”

Perhaps his words roused the man.

Instantly, the armored man’s laughter ceased. If his face weren’t covered by the helmet, one could imagine it now being very grim.

Because Yang Jian was truthful; he could indeed accomplish this. If enacted, the castle would inevitably fall.

“Want to survive, then get out of the castle now, or my predictions will soon become reality. This is your final warning; regardless of the circumstances next meeting, I’ll take down the castle. Continue to resist if you wish, I want to see if you’re truly unafraid of death.”

After speaking, Yang Jian didn’t linger but turned and left.

This matter can’t be resolved for now, it will take some time, gather people, and pull them into the dream to completely take down this Nightmare Castle.

But if possible, it would be best to scare these people into voluntarily giving up defending the castle, which would reduce some unnecessary trouble.

“Stop.”

Just as Yang Jian was about to leave the courtyard of the ancient castle, a voice stopped him.

The foreign man, who was previously on the second floor wearing armor and covered in blood, now appeared at the gateway of the ancient castle. Like Yang Jian, he didn’t dare to casually step into the other side’s territory, because once you step outside, it would be the world of the Ghost Dream, and death would be certain.

“Hmm?” Yang Jian slightly turned his head to take a glance.

“Do you dare to settle the ownership of this castle through a duel? If I win, you leave the castle; if I lose, the castle is yours.” The foreign man said in slightly awkward Chinese.

Yang Jian laughed: “Do you take me for a fool? This Nightmare Castle is already destined to be mine, even if you defend it, how long can you hold it? My Evil Hound is endless, you can’t stay here forever, and even if I win, what then? You all would just cut your losses and leave early. But if you win, not only can you kill me, but you can also reclaim the castle. This deal is too unfair.”

“You’re not qualified to challenge me to a duel; let the person hiding in the castle come out. Only then will I accept the challenge.”

He squinted his eyes and waited for a response.

In fact, the duel doesn’t matter. What’s important is to lure out the ghost handler hiding in the castle. If the opponent shows up, then Yang Jian would immediately, without regard for honor, gather all the Evil Hounds to kill the opponent.

“She won’t appear in front of you.” The armored foreign man replied after a moment of silence.

It was clear, the opponent wasn’t stupid and didn’t fall for it.

“Then there’s nothing to talk about.” Yang Jian continued to turn and leave.

The foreign man standing at the castle gate shouted again: “If you think it’s unfair, you can choose someone to replace you in the duel with me.”

Yang Jian still ignored him and walked further away.

“Coward without courage.”

The foreign man cursed angrily.

He desperately hoped Yang Jian would agree, as that would be their only chance to turn the tables. Otherwise, as Yang Jian said, next time, if he brought thousands of people into the dream, this Nightmare Castle would definitely not stand a chance.

“Your people are all a bunch of cowards, never daring to confront us face to face, always using some tricks behind our backs.”

“…”

This person continued to hurl insults, trying to provoke Yang Jian.

Yang Jian couldn’t listen anymore, just feeling that this person was extremely annoying, wishing he could disappear from sight right then.

Without hesitation, he stopped again and said, “Since you want to die so badly today, I’ll help you. I’ll agree to your request. In five minutes, I’ll have someone duel you, with the castle as the stake.”

“Hope you keep your promise,” the foreign man replied, his tone revealing joy.

“See you in five minutes.”

Yang Jian said no more, just led the dog further and further away, eventually leaving the ancient castle and returning to the silent village.

He began to ponder at this moment.

Who should he send to kill the man inside the castle for him?

Soon.

Yang Jian’s gaze shifted towards an old school near the village.

Zhang Xiangguang, he’s the one.

No one suited the requirement better than him, even though Zhang Xiangguang was currently imprisoned by him, he was still an extremely dangerous individual.

At once, Yang Jian headed towards that school with the Evil Hound.

It didn’t take long before he stood at the doorway of a classroom.

He pushed the door open.

On the classroom’s platform, a man stood there motionless, with his mouth open teaching a class. And his only student was Zhao Xiaoya.

Although Zhao Xiaoya outwardly appeared as a young girl, her real age was only about six or seven years old.

Yang Jian’s arrival cut the lecture short.

“You interrupted my class. If you want to come in, you’d better knock first,” Zhang Xiangguang said flatly.

Yang Jian asked, “How’s the teaching going?”

“Not very well, it will take some more time. What, are you impatient to use Zhao Xiaoya, or did you come specifically to get rid of me this time?”

Zhang Xiangguang said, while looking at the large knife in Yang Jian’s hand that appeared at some unknown time.

Yang Jian tossed the large knife over, landing in front of Zhang Xiangguang.

“I’m not here to kill you, on the contrary, I need you to help me kill someone.”

Zhang Xiangguang smiled: “Are you willing to let me out? Once I escape, it won’t be easy to contain me again.” Follow current novels on Nov3lFɪre.ɴet

“It’s not outside, it’s here,” Yang Jian said.

“In the Ghost Dream World you’re in charge, is there really someone you can’t kill?” Zhang Xiangguang asked.

Yang Jian said: “In the Ghost Dream, Evil Hounds have recently been invading a castle in the Nightmare World. Initially, the invasion was going smoothly, but then they pulled people into the castle, stopping my Evil Hounds. Kill him, take the castle, and I can let you move freely in this classroom.”

Finishing his sentence, he let the Evil Hound remove the restraints on Zhang Xiangguang.

Zhang Xiangguang immediately regained his movement, flexing his stiff body and glancing at the large knife on the ground.

The large knife wasn’t a supernatural item, just an ordinary cold weapon, but its shape was similar to the knife he used before and quite handy.

“I don’t like killing, especially helping others to kill someone inconsequential.” Zhang Xiangguang said.

Yang Jian replied: “He’s a foreigner.”

“Foreigners are people too, they can also be kind, innocent,” Zhang Xiangguang stated.

Yang Jian said: “That foreigner called everyone in our country cowards.”

“What are we waiting for, let’s go.” Zhang Xiangguang immediately picked up the large knife from the ground.

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