Chapter 118: Chapter 118 Candle

“What is this?”

Yang Jian furrowed his brows as he looked at the golden rectangular box sitting on the table.

Wang Xiaoming, Zhao Jianguo, and Sun Lihong were approaching at this moment.

Because the initial price was set too high, or rather, outrageously high, they had to force Wang Xiaoming to come and negotiate in person.

And that was exactly what Yang Jian wanted.

“This is the latest achievement from my laboratory. It will be very helpful for you in handling paranormal events in the future. Trading this for Feng Quan will be a good deal for you.”

As he spoke, Wang Xiaoming opened the golden long box.

Yang Jian looked on curiously.

Then he was taken aback. He had thought it might be some precious treasure, but upon opening it, to his surprise, it was a crimson candle that seemed to be made of coagulated blood.

Yes.

A red candle.

“A candle?”

Yang Jian’s eyebrows shot up. “This thing is worth a Feng Quan? I think it’s worth at most fifty cents.”

Wang Xiaoming said, “Its value is equivalent to five fierce ghosts, and so far, only my laboratory has it. Due to its scarcity, it has never been formally distributed, and even if you have the money, you can’t buy it. I’ve given it a name: Ghost Candle.”

“Nice name, but what’s the specific use?” Yang Jian asked.

Although it looked somewhat eerie, it just seemed to be a candle. However, the fact that Wang Xiaoming was willing to trade this item for Feng Quan meant that it definitely had significant value.

Better to understand it first.

“The function of the Ghost Candle is simple. Once you light this candle, as long as the candlelight covers you and the flame doesn’t go out, you will be absolutely safe from being killed by a fierce ghost,” Wang Xiaoming explained.

Hmm?

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian’s eyes narrowed, and he began to feel somewhat shocked.

“That’s impossible.”

Wang Xiaoming said, “It’s normal for you to not believe it since it’s your first time hearing this, but I don’t have enough time to keep explaining it to you. The Ghost Candle has been tested in three major paranormal events and confirmed to be truly effective. If you don’t trust it, there’s nothing I can do. This is the highest offer I can make.”

At this point, Yang Jian’s gaze flickered uncertainly as he looked at the crimson candle, inevitably harboring some doubts.

Lighting this candle can protect a person from being killed by a fierce ghost?

What is the principle behind it?

You, Wang Xiaoming, may be a professor, but you’re not a magician. Is this really something your lab can make?

But if it’s as he said and the Ghost Candle truly has such powerful effects?

Being absolutely safe until the candlelight goes out.

Yang Jian understood very well what that implied.

It’s no exaggeration to say – this was like a ghost handler’s second life.

“You’ve really tried it? It’s truly effective?” Yang Jian was hesitant.

“Based on the results of the experiments, even an A-level Terror ghost can’t kill the person inside before the Ghost Candle’s flame goes out,” Wang Xiaoming said. “If you think I’m lying during your trial, you can come for revenge.”

“Honestly, I have a lot of confidence in my experimental product.”

Yang Jian frowned, glancing back and forth between the severed head of Feng Quan and the nearby Ghost Candle.

Indeed, there was no reason to lie or deceive him at this point.

The Ghost Candle must truly have this effect.

“How long can one Ghost Candle last?” Yang Jian inquired.

Wang Xiaoming replied, “It’s hard to determine. The burning speed varies depending on the situation. The more terrifying the ghost, the faster the Ghost Candle burns. But regardless, it should last at least half an hour without any problems.”

“This thing, there’s only one, seems a bit insufficient, right? How about adding another one?” Yang Jian said.

Wang Xiaoming said, “As of now, the Ghost Candle is considered a Strategic Level resource. The one I carry is for ensuring my own safety. If you still want more, you’ll need to apply for it. Even I can’t make that decision.”

“But if you wish to apply, merely joining the International Ghost Handlers won’t be enough. You would need to rise at least another two levels. Even Zhao Jianguo here doesn’t qualify for that.”

Zhao Jianguo touched his nose on the side, looking somewhat embarrassed.

He didn’t even know about this item, let alone how to apply for it.

Yang Jian thought for a moment and then said immediately, “Then, it’s a pleasure doing business with you. Feng Quan is yours now.”

“Take Feng Quan away. We’re heading to the laboratory. From now on, Manager Sun will be in charge of the company’s affairs. Don’t bother me with small matters anymore.”

Wang Xiaoming immediately instructed the security personnel.

Immediately, personnel carrying a body bag with Feng Quan’s head hurriedly left under the watch of the special forces leader, Li Jun.

“Ghost Candle?”

Yang Jian looked at the red candle and then quickly put it away.

As long as it was genuine, he felt that he now had an extremely important trump card for when he faced ghosts with unbeatable powers.

Afterwards.

He suddenly remembered something and hastily called out, “Wait, my two million-dollar… bag, uh, seems like I’m a bit late.”

The transport vehicles started, and Wang Xiaoming and his team had already driven off.

It seemed that the body bag was not going to be returned.

“Yang Jian, you really shouldn’t do this kind of thing in the future, trading your colleagues… it’s indefensible, no matter how you slice it.”

At that moment, Zhao Jianguo said with a wry smile, “It’s a special period now; even if you don’t consider the bigger picture, you should still maintain better relationships with your colleagues, which is good for you too. After all, you’ll have the chance to see each other later,”

“Selling out your team is still better than someone stabbing you in the back, right?”

Yang Jian said, “Moreover, I’m merciful in my trades, while others are vicious in their schemes. In comparison, I think my actions just now were a bit like God showing care for all.”

“…”

Zhao Jianguo’s mouth twitched, not knowing how to respond, so he simply said, “Then try to avoid being too merciful next time, or else it’ll be hard for me to explain to the higher-ups. Just do it as a favor for me.”

“I’ll try.”

Yang Jian said, “I really didn’t expect Feng Quan to be so valuable, managing to exchange for such an item. It’s quite beyond my expectations.”

For himself, the value of Feng Quan was definitely not as great as the Ghost Candle.

Once the ghosts were detained, all Yang Jian could do was sell them for money, but money couldn’t buy his life.

However, the Ghost Candle could save his life.

It was clear which was more important.

“Then when do you plan to join the International Ghost Control Organization and start the assessments? If you agree, I can submit your application when I go back,” said Zhao Jianguo.

Yang Jian pondered a moment and then replied, “It’s better to wait. I need to confirm whether Wang Xiaoming’s method to delay the resurrection of fierce ghosts is really effective. You wouldn’t want a short-lived exorcist, anyway. Moreover, for the time being, Dachang City has a new exorcist, so public safety shouldn’t be an issue temporarily. My joining now would be rather superfluous, especially since I’m a local, and I don’t wish to go to other cities.”

Even though he had controlled two ghosts, he needed to keep this information from Zhao Jianguo.

That’s because the method he used was provided by the human skin parchment.

If this information leaked, Wang Xiaoming would surely find a way to obtain that parchment for research.

And at that point, Professor Wang would have to change his name to Professor Pi (Skin).

For now, Yang Jian felt it was necessary to keep the parchment in his own hands.

“I understand what you think. Since you’ve already made a deal with the company, it’s urgent that you control a second ghost to prolong the resurrection of the fierce ghost. It’s risky, you know that, but no matter what, I still hope you’ll survive,” Zhao Jianguo said earnestly.

The laboratory method had a failure rate.

And it was high, with a mortality rate of no less than eighty percent.

“Let’s hope so,” said Yang Jian.

“And thanks to Captain Zhao for your attention before, and for your continued support in the future.”

“It’s part of my job,” Zhao Jianguo said with a smile.

He knew the relationship between the International Ghost Control Organization and Yang Jian needed to be maintained for some time.

Now was clearly not a good time for Yang Jian to join the Organization.

He had thought about joining before to find a method to prolong the life of fierce ghosts through the Organization.

But now.

Yang Jian had the conditions to wait and see.

After all, once he formally took up the position, he would have to continuously deal with all sorts of paranormal events, which didn’t match his character of quietly making a fortune.

“By the way, if I join the International Ghost Control Organization later on, should the paranormal events I resolved before count as merits?” Yang Jian asked again.

Zhao Jianguo said, “The incidents at Furen Shopping Mall and Huanggang Village, all count as your merits and will be recorded in your file.”

“That’s good. I’m counting on moving up in rank after I join the International Ghost Control Organization,” said Yang Jian.

It could be inferred from Wang Xiaoming’s words before.

Depending on the rank within the International Ghost Control Organization, you receive different privileges.

Advancing two ranks could even earn access to strategic level resources like the Ghost Candle.

Of course, that was just one aspect; there were certainly other privileges as well.