Chapter 423

Chapter 423: The Risk of Completely Transforming Chu’s Jiang

Can the combat power be further improved?

Even the experts from Research Institute No. 21, who have seen and experienced a lot, couldn’t help but feel absurd at this moment. You have already solved consecutive S-class paranormal events and even controlled an S-class ghost. Do you still want to continue improving?

This made them wonder if Chu Jiang wanted to become as powerful as Mr. Xu, or even surpass him.

If that day really comes, it is estimated that only Chu Jiang can take on the vacant position of the head of the research institute. Only he can win the support of others.

Seeing the reactions of everyone, Chu Jiang shook his head. It’s actually not that simple.

After all, so far, the three S-class ghosts that Chu Jiang has dealt with were suppressed by an old man; the consciousness of the false god escaped from it; and although Ghost Abyss was in a state of revival, it seemed that it had not evolved into a perfect form and was encountered by Chu Jiang.

So if Chu Jiang really faces a Slender Man in its complete form, the outcome is truly unpredictable.

If he wants to have full confidence, Chu Jiang only has one option, which is to completely transform into Chu’s Jiang!

Of course, sealing more ghosts in the Ghost Diary is also an option, but it is obviously not as controllable as complete Chu’s Jiang transformation.

No, wait, completely transforming Chu’s Jiang also carries great risks. Chu Jiang remembered what the head of the Chu family said to the Jing family years ago.

Maybe Chu’s Jiang shouldn’t exist, or perhaps it would be better for this lineage to be completely wiped out…

With a complex mix of thoughts, Chu Jiang decided to keep the metal box for now. "Let me hold onto this for now, to prevent any mishaps if it’s left in the research institute’s storage."

Everyone naturally agreed, and they returned to headquarters next.

When they got back to the first floor, Xu Xiaoxiao, Xu Shengtian, and Hinagiku were nowhere to be found. Chu Jiang guessed that they probably went to see the leader.

During the wait for their return, Ning Miaowei found an excuse to privately discuss something with Chu Jiang.

Chu Jiang thought this person would never give up, but it turned out she wanted to talk about something else.

Basically, Ning Miaowei already knew about the alliance between the Jing family lineage and Chu’s Jiang. She wanted to join this alliance on behalf of her family, the Ning family.

"I’m not here to break you apart, I’m here to join you."

When Chu Jiang saw the young Miss Ning, with her hands clasped in front of her chest, speaking in a gentle and loving tone, he felt speechless. "Go talk to Jing Ruoxue yourself, I don’t have the heart to deal with this right now."

"So that means you agree?" Ning Miaowei’s eyes lit up!

"If Jing Ruoxue agrees, then I agree. After all, the so-called Chu’s Jiang lineage is now just me, all alone. I can do as I please," Chu Jiang said calmly.

"Uh-huh," Ning Miaowei said, wanting to give Chu Jiang a sweet kiss on the cheek, but he pushed her away with a slap, leaving her feeling upset as she walked away.

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On the plane back to Luohe City, Xu Shengtian described to Chu Jiang the strange encounters they had today.

"I looked closely and realized that guy was no human, just a piece of clothing. So I went up and yelled, ‘Where is the monster? Where is my ancestor?’"

"Then my cousin started hitting me," Xu Shengtian said helplessly.

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed and said, "We met the old man, and he gave us some words of encouragement. He also said he won’t be around much longer, and that the future happiness and hardships of the descendants should be carried by the descendants themselves."

"Did you see a lot of children?" Chu Jiang asked.

"Children? No, but we did see people dressed like our ancestors who were teachers."

So Chu Jiang turned to the silent Hinagiku. "What’s wrong with you?"

Uesugi Hinagiku seemed worried. "I can tell that our ancestors didn’t lie to us. They are really leaving soon, and it should be very soon."

She grew up listening to stories about Xu Fu’s journey to the East. Compared to Xu Xiaoxiao and the others, she had more belief and admiration for Mr. Xu. Now knowing that this similar existence, like an old sage, will also pass away, she couldn’t help but find it difficult to accept.

"Did the ancestors give you any other instructions, or just briefly speak to you?" Chu Jiang asked.

"They didn’t give us any instructions, but they gave each of us a talisman." Xu Shengtian took out a wooden plaque with the words "Hidden Dragon" written on it.

Xu Xiaoxiao took out a jade plaque with the words "In the Abyss" written on it.

Hinagiku took out a silver plaque with the words "No Regrets" written on it.

Chu Jiang took a look at it, but couldn’t figure out anything special, so he just gave it back to them and told them not to think too much.

However, deep inside, Chu Jiang was thinking: Does Mr. Xu really still exist? Could it be that he had already died… and what he and others have seen is just the remaining power and image of Mr. Xu.

……

Back at the Luohe branch, Chu Jiang called Kujo Aino and Duan Mingen over.

He still had a White Tiger curse on him, so he decided to deal with it first before anything else, otherwise he would keep subconsciously wanting to find it.

By the way, he hadn’t paid attention to Sincerity Company for a while, so before the two of them arrived, Chu Jiang decided to check the recent situation of this organization on a paranormal website.

Little did he know, once he looked it up, Chu Jiang was left speechless.

After Chu Jiang teamed up with Xinxin, who went by the code name "Death God," and took down the Ghost Hunting Society, they indeed achieved great success.

The domestic Ghost Master organizations were intimidated for a while, and even the originally neutral organizations began proactively solving paranormal events within their areas of influence.

The organizations that used to do whatever it takes for profit have now started actively transforming themselves. They have reached out to the research institute, claiming to contribute to the safety of the country and the people.

Sincerity Company is one of those organizations, and even one of the best among them.

They are now one of the official partners, and recently they even resolved an important event together.

……

The present Duan Mingen has grown much more mature than before. Inside his body, there are two ghosts, one is the "Tunneling Ghost" and the other is the "Earth Ghost".

As soon as they arrived, he asked, "Captain, what can I do for you?"

Kujo Aino, who arrived a little later, stood quietly aside. She could roughly guess that Chu Jiang brought her back to the country because it had something to do with the "White Tiger Clan" he mentioned.

However, she didn’t feel at ease at all, afraid that she would be sent back by Chu Jiang once he realized she had no value to him.

Chu Jiang looked at Duan Mingen, "You said you were not willing to give up, and asked me for a chance. I gave it to you."

"Then you said you wanted to seek revenge on Sincerity Company, because they played with your life and trampled on your dignity."

"So, I plan to meet Bai Congwu tomorrow, or more accurately, the White Tiger Clan behind him. Would you like to come with me?"

Duan Mingen paused for a moment, he never expected Chu Jiang to talk about this matter.

After hesitating for a moment, Duan Mingen surprisingly didn’t respond excitedly. Instead, he calmly said, "Is the captain planning to completely eradicate Sincerity Company? The research institute might not be pleased with this, right?"

"Besides, in the end, this is just my personal grudge. I intend to find an opportunity in the future to take revenge on Sincerity Company myself, instead of dragging you down with me."