Chapter 382
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Chapter 382: Realm of Ghosts and Gods
Mr. Xu, Xu Fu, and Chu Jiang never expected that the reclusive old man from the research institute would turn out to be a person from the Qin Dynasty, more than 2,200 years ago… This is really a long time ago!
Because the time period was so ancient, Chu Jiang didn’t even think about this person in history books or famous mythical legends.
At first, Chu Jiang thought Mr. Xu was a Ghost Master from the Republican era (early 20th century). Later, he found out that he was from an even more distant time, but he still thought it couldn’t be more than a few hundred years ago.
The research institute mentioned that Mr. Xu’s lifespan was nearing its limit.
Even for a Ghost Master with extraordinary powers beyond humans, living three or four times longer than the average person is already mind-boggling. How is it possible for someone to live for over 2,300 years?
Or perhaps, is he even human anymore?
At the same time, Chu Jiang recalled the scene when he first met Mr. Xu.
Back then, he couldn’t comprehend Mr. Xu’s existence; he only felt confused. In his eyes, Mr. Xu seemed more like a phenomenon, a symbol, rather than a physical entity.
At that time, Mr. Xu’s explanation was: too many people placed their hopes on me.
This is not something that can be explained away with just three words, "too many people." Just like how many people remember the first emperor of China, there are probably just as many who remember Xu Fu.
Wait, an elixir of immortality, did Xu Fu really find it and take it himself?
Also, the last time Chu Jiang saw Mr. Xu, he also saw many young boys and girls studying in a private school. Are they living people or ghosts? Could they have also survived from the Qin Dynasty until now?
In the midst of Chu Jiang’s complex thoughts, Uesugi Hinagiku carefully reached out and shook her hand, "Are you okay, Captain Chu?"
Chu Jiang shook his head, "I’m fine. Are you asking about his appearance? Like this."
He released a small-scale Ghost Domain around him and outlined two forms of Mr. Xu within the Ghost Domain:
One is an old man with white hair, holding a ruler in his hand, wearing a robe, and with his hair tied up.
The other is a middle-aged man with a straight posture, black short beard, and a calm face.
Hinagiku looked very carefully, she even took out her phone and took pictures of both figures. She murmured, "Those old portraits should be changed, they don’t reflect the dignity and grandeur of our ancestors~"
After taking the pictures satisfactorily, Hinagiku thanked Chu Jiang and asked him more about Xu Fu.
But Chu Jiang knew very little, he even had to ask Hinagiku in return.
According to Hinagiku, they had always known that they were descendants of Xu Fu.
Of course, no one believes such things when spoken out loud, because there are actually many islanders who claim to be Xu Fu’s descendants, including the Fushi, Yuda, Hoda, and Hota families.
The Uesugi family has always been a powerful and influential clan, so there is no need for them to boast about themselves like those insignificant people, using Xu Fu’s fame. They silently inherit their legacy from generation to generation.
It was only over a year ago when the supernatural revival occurred worldwide that the island’s Yin-Yang Master families started to become active again.
Back then, Mr. Xu helped resolve a big trouble for Research Institute No. 21 in Kyushu, but very few people knew about it. Coincidentally, someone from the Peaceful Spirit Garden got involved in this incident, which indirectly let the Uesugi family know that Xu Fu was still alive.
Since then, the Uesugi family has been trying to establish contact with Xu Fu, and they even wanted to bring him over to the island to live for a while. However, Xu Fu’s heart was in Kyushu, and he never responded to them until recently when a breakthrough came.
"To be honest, I’ve always wanted to meet Xu Fu’s ancestors. When Captain Chu returns to your country, can I go with you?" Hinagiku said, her hands crossed over her chest, looking at Chu Jiang with sparkling eyes.
Chu Jiang simply said, "You should ask Mr. Xu himself about that. By the way, are you in high school or college?"
"I’m eighteen years old and just started my studies at Waseda University," Hinagiku said enthusiastically.
He’s really smart, Chu Jiang thought silently.
Next, instead of suggesting that she switch from archery to kendo, he satisfied the curiosity of the young girl.
Hinagiku was very interested in how Chu Jiang resolved the two S-class events, so Chu Jiang briefly explained what he could.
Nonetheless, Hinagiku still admired Chu Jiang a lot.
……
Meanwhile, the supernatural website ‘ch’ in the island country has already been discussing Chu Jiang’s arrival in Tokyo. After all, it was hard not to notice when Peaceful Spirit Garden made such a grand reception.
Ghost Masters from the island nation are paying attention to this man who has created legends. Will he be able to solve the Ghost Abyss too?
Some people even compare him to the strong person, Kujo Kazuki, from the Peaceful Spirit Garden. After all, he is the only man in the island nation who has the possibility of becoming a Ghost God.
This Ghost God comes from the four realms of the island nation’s mahjong: Foundation, Mind Transformation, Upper Level, and Ghost God.
Initially, it was only used by the folk Ghost Masters, but as word spread, even the Peaceful Spirit Garden started using this level classification.
Generally, being in the Upper Level is already considered a "captain" among the Nine States.
As for the Ghost God, it is an elusive realm. Only Kujo Kazuki, because of his much greater strength compared to other Upper Level Ghost Masters, is regarded as possibly having entered the realm of Ghost God.
Of course, since Kujo Kazuki has never set foot in the Ghost Abyss, it seems that he doesn’t have the confidence to deal with the S-class ghost inside. Therefore, some people think that he is not worthy of his reputation.
As for Chu Jiang, the majority of rational Ghost Masters from the island nation consider him unquestionably to be in the realm of Ghost God.
Even the people from the Peaceful Spirit Garden have put up banners at the airport with the slogan "The Man of Ghost God," which can be seen as an official recognition.
The only sad thing is, Chu Jiang isn’t from the island country…
Although there were many positive discussions about Chu Jiang, some people were also critical of him.
They loudly insulted the people of Peaceful Spirit Garden, saying they are useless and can only solve S-class events with outside help. They even said Peaceful Spirit Garden might be merged into Research Institute No. 21, which would be shameful!
There were also some people who made sarcastic remarks about Chu Jiang, but their arguments were mostly absurd. They didn’t even believe what they were saying.
After all, ⑨ch is an anonymous forum, and there are many people who freely express their inner thoughts. It’s not like on a certain social media platform where everyone is cautious and afraid to openly insult others.
Lastly, apart from the two sides, there were also some bizarre opinions, like whether they could find a way for Chu Jiang to become a citizen and keep him in the island country.
For example, actively coming up with strategies for Peaceful Spirit Garden to use seduction or anime attacks on Chu Jiang.
Finally, there were people doubting whether Chu Jiang was actually Mr. Xu using an alternate account, and that there is only one strong person in the entire Nine Provinces, and that’s Chu Jiang.
