Chapter 306
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Chapter 306: Starting Over
Chu Jiang, after hearing about this significant research result, fell into a contemplative state. "Since there really is such a world, what should we do?"
Expert Chen looked serious and said, "Our current research direction is to bring the whole world back to the real world, at least our country."
"Of course, we cannot bring Ghost Master back, as we are already merged with the spirits."
"In other words, even if it is possible to solve the supernatural revival in the future, it has nothing to do with us Ghost Masters. We are destined to live in darkness forever."
Chu Jiang realized this point. Once he became a Ghost Master, there was no turning back. He was more concerned about whether there was a possibility of solving the supernatural revival.
Hearing Chu Jiang’s question, Ning Miaowei hesitated and said, "Do you remember the mysterious bell sound you heard during the Slender Man incident?"
"I remember. What about it?" Chu Jiang had a deep impression of the "ding-ding~" bell sound and could never forget it.
"Back when we were in Luoxi No. 7 Middle School, Zhang Haoran also heard that bell sound. We discovered this when we traced the past details."
"Zhang Haoran himself didn’t think it was important information. His focus was on the people who died around him. We only found out about it when we asked about that aspect."
Chu Jiang was puzzled. "Isn’t it unusual to hear a bell sound? Unless… do you suspect that the bell sound is purely a product of supernatural powers?"
Ning Miaowei nodded, "Yes, if the source of the bell sound is really something like a bell, and it produces a real bell sound through physical shaking, then it’s only natural for Zhang Haoran to hear it."
"But if that kind of bell sound is not achieved through physical means, but through supernatural powers, then it’s very unusual."
"This proves that the mysterious bell sound can communicate between two worlds, transmitting from the real world to the true world."
"We even suspect that Slender Man may have discovered this, which is why it relentlessly chases after that bell sound."
"It wants to invade the true world from the real world. For this reason, it can even give up chasing and force you, who are driven to a dead end, to search for that mysterious bell sound."
Chu Jiang’s pupils contracted quickly. Now thinking about it, Slender Man’s initial obsession was indeed very unusual.
Since Chu Jiang and his classmates will be pursued by Slender Man, it indicates that they have triggered the ghost’s rule of killing, regardless of whether it is indiscriminate killing or not.
But for the sake of that bell sound, Slender Man can actually go against its own rule of killing, which can only prove that the allure of the bell sound is greater to it.
At the same time, Slender Man’s level of terror is likely even higher than Chu Jiang imagined, if the conclusions drawn by the expert group are correct…
Expert Chen coughed and said, "Now we don’t need to think too much. Solving the mystery of revival is still a long way off. But at least we have a direction worth trying and researching."
"Next, what we need to do is to deal with the worsening situation while seeking the truth and walking on the right path."
"Alright, alright," Expert Ning clapped her hands, interrupting Chen Yehua from continuing.
"Speaking of the next actions, where did the deputy minister get the information? I had no idea that Yuwen Ting was in trouble before he announced it."
Chu Jiang had a guess, "Is it related to the case of digging out the Ghost Bride…"
Chu Jiang remembered Xu Jinglun saying that he had some information about the Ghost Hunting Society, which could be provided to the institute.
Expert Chen knew some inside information, "To be precise, the information Xu Jinglun provided was quite concise: A high-ranking member of the Ghost Hunting Society, who is in charge of an underground black market, has been missing for a long time and seems to have encountered some trouble."
"After our institute received this information, we had our undercover agent in the Ghost Hunting Society investigate it. Unexpectedly, they discovered such a big thing."
"So, Xu Jinglun’s contribution was still valuable. Now, the three of them have been sent for labor reform, but at least their lives are spared."
"Labor transformation?" Chu Jiang was surprised, "Is it to help the research institute make supernatural props?"
"Confidential," Chen Yehua changed the topic, "By the way, Xu Jinglun’s ancestral secret book is quite valuable. It mentions many speculations of predecessors on supernatural revival, which is very helpful for our research."
"The institute scanned the secret book and gave it back to him. I will send you a scanned electronic version later."
"Me too," the little girl Xinxin spoke, her voice young and devoid of any emotion.
"Okay," Expert Chen agreed readily.
As they spoke, the four of them had already arrived at Chen Yehua’ office. The level zero seal had been retrieved from the underground thirteen floors in advance, so they didn’t need to make another trip.
"What exactly is 004?" Chu Jiang only knew the appearance and effects of 003 [Permanent Rest], as Zhang Haoran had told him.
Expert Chen revealed a mysterious smile as he took a black briefcase out from under the desk.
While speaking, he said, "Its name is [Fresh Start]. Just by hearing this name, I’m sure you can guess its effect to some extent."
Now even Xinxin had a hint of surprise in her eyes, not just Chu Jiang.
"Is it something related to time again?"
Anyway, whenever Chu Jiang heard this name, he would think of the time reset ability of certain S-class ghosts.
"No," Expert Chen shook his finger, "this is something really twisted. It doesn’t achieve its effect by adjusting time, but by redefining past events."
As he spoke, he opened the briefcase to reveal its contents.
It was a piece of paper covered in bloody words, its texture resembling human skin; the words on it were chaotic and distorted. Chu Jiang and the others couldn’t understand a single word, but they could intuitively feel a strong sense of regret!
It gave a suffocating feeling with just one glance, a feeling of regret, regret, and endless regret…
It was as if the writer was self-condemning with madness, while also longing to start over from scratch. This desire was so intense that it almost reached a twisted state, one that they wanted to fulfill no matter what.
"Alright, don’t stare at it for too long, it will contaminate you," Expert Chen timely closed the briefcase.
"Starting over has a simple effect, it can make everything that happened in a certain area, during a certain period of time, start over from the beginning."
"It is important to note that this is not time reversal, time continues to flow forward as usual, it is just that everything, every object, returns to a previous established state."
"And its negative effect is also very terrifying, if it goes wrong, you will be forever trapped in this experience, constantly starting over, starting over, starting over…"
