“A Ghost Controller who appeared during the Starvation Ghost Incident? That is a possibility.”
Yang Jian nodded, not doubting Si Ye’s words too much, but remaining cautious.
With such a large-scale Supernatural Incident, it was completely normal for one or two Ghost Controllers to appear.
“Since you are a Ghost Controller, you can temporarily stay in Guanjiang Residential Area. The area will provide you with food during this time.”
“However, as a Ghost Controller, you will also have to utilize your power to survive this crisis.”
“Tomorrow, I will take you to converge with the others. You can then negotiate some terms with the official personnel.”
Si Ye was a Newcomer Ghost Controller, and Yang Jian could easily use other excuses to make him actively participate in the supernatural affairs.
However, Yang Jian did not want to do that. After all, the resources saved belonged to the officials, and he had no need to save them for the officials.
He had even less reason to risk offending a Ghost Controller whose situation was unknown just for the sake of the officials' resources.
Even if he was just a Newcomer, in Yang Jian’s view, his chances of surviving this Supernatural Incident were slim.
“Is that so? Alright then, have someone call me tomorrow.”
Si Ye had no objection to Yang Jian’s arrangement. To test the actual effect of Pickpocket, he needed to encounter a real Fierce Ghost.
The ghosts that had not yet been captured and eaten by the Starving Ghost were basically either too difficult to provoke or too difficult to find.
So, Si Ye could only follow Yang Jian and Wang Xiaoming’s team.
“Okay.”
Yang Jian nodded, signaling the security guard to first find a place for Si Ye to stay.
Although Yang Jian didn't think a Newcomer Ghost Controller could be of much help, having one more Ghost Controller meant one less danger when dealing with Fierce Ghosts.
At the very least, a Newcomer would be obedient and wouldn't act recklessly, right?
Under Bai An’s guidance, Si Ye spent his first night in Guanjiang Residential Area.
The next day, shortly after finishing his meal, Yang Jian came looking for him.
“Come with me. We are going to see Wang Xiaoming. He is with the officials, and you can discuss the reward for participating in this Supernatural Incident with him then.”
Si Ye nodded and followed Yang Jian into a car, driving off in a certain direction.
While they talked about rewards, Si Ye felt he probably wouldn't get a very good one.
His current strength was unknown, and as a Newcomer, he didn't fully understand how to use Supernatural Power.
Therefore, Professor Wang probably wouldn't offer a very high price.
Moreover, Si Ye had no channels to secure a greater reward, as his current identity was that of a Newcomer.
To others, he had no way of knowing about the good things at Headquarters.
“Forget it, it doesn't matter. I need to resolve the identity issue first and figure out the cost of using Pickpocket.”
Si Ye shook his head, feeling somewhat helpless.
“In any case, with my current strength of controlling one ghost, I won't be of much use in the Starvation Ghost Incident.”
“Since that’s the case, I’ll just play a minor role and focus on staying alive.”
Soon, led by Yang Jian, the two stopped near the Hospital not far from Guanjiang Residential Area.
The Hospital was dim and gloomy, shrouded in a black and blue aura. It was silent, with no lights shining and no cries for help, eerily quiet.
The two walked towards the Hospital entrance, where quite a few people were gathered.
“Yang Jian is here—!”
Someone shouted, and everyone else put down what they were doing and looked at Yang Jian, who had just walked in.
At the same time, they also noticed Si Ye standing beside Yang Jian.
“This is a Newcomer who appeared after the Starvation Ghost Incident. I brought him along because it’s better to have one more person,” Yang Jian introduced him to the others.
“A Newcomer?”
Standing in the middle of the crowd, a man wearing glasses glanced at Si Ye.
“That’s good. With one more Ghost Controller, the probability of resolving the Starvation Ghost Incident increases by one point.”
“What is your name? If you don't want to use your real name, you can take a codename for easier reference, like Yang Jian’s codename, Ghost Eye, or others like Ghost Hand, Ghost Pupil, Ghost Hair, and so on.”
Si Ye glanced at the person, then looked around. Everyone else was a Ghost Controller, yet this person could speak with authority here, so he must be Wang Xiaoming.
“My name is Si Ye. As for a codename, call me Ghost Card,” Si Ye said after a moment of thought.
（Some people here always question this. A reminder: in Mysterious Revival, a real name is calculated based on the ID card, not the name you think in your heart. ）
“Alright,” Wang Xiaoming spoke quickly, as the situation seemed tense. After confirming Si Ye’s codename, he immediately looked at the others.
“Let’s get back to the main topic. Yesterday, the Hospital lost control. I managed to escape successfully under Yang Jian’s protection.”
“A ghost invaded the Hospital, and I hastily fled, leaving some things behind. We must go back now.”
“Professor Wang, are you alright?” someone asked.
Wang Xiaoming said, “The retreat was timely; I am fine for now. What is certain is that the Hospital has been invaded by a ghost.”
“I cannot confirm what kind of ghost it is yet, so you all must work together to resolve this current Supernatural Incident. Success here could very well change the current situation.”
“Isn't going in directly like this too risky? Yang Jian, do you have any information?” Zhao Kaiming looked coldly at Yang Jian, who was sitting by the green belt not far away.
Yang Jian replied, “I left with Wang Xiaoming before the Supernatural Incident erupted here. I didn't encounter it head-on, so I can't provide any useful information.”
“If we rush in without informational support, there will definitely be significant casualties,” Zhao Kaiming stated. “Professor Wang, what are your thoughts?”
Wang Xiaoming said, “I apologize, I cannot provide you with any informational support.”
“Damn it, isn't this just asking us to risk our lives?” someone immediately complained.
Si Ye watched the conversation, slowly assessing the current situation in his mind.
Judging by their conversation, they were about to face that Fourth Stage Ghost Infant.
“Si Ye, right? The situation is urgent, and I don't have time to talk more with you. Participate in this mission, follow orders, and I will give you one hundred million in cash afterward.”
Wang Xiaoming said to Si Ye.
This offer was full of sincerity for a Newcomer.
It was only because the influence of the Starving Ghost was too widespread that Wang Xiaoming would offer such terms.
“One hundred million in cash? I have no objection to that.” Si Ye nodded.
Compared to Sun Yi, a Ghost Controller who couldn't even pay off his mortgage, Si Ye’s reward was quite good.
Although Ghost Controllers didn't care about money, those were powerful Ghost Controllers.
Given Si Ye’s current situation, he didn't even have a penny on him and was undocumented. If he didn't get some money, even daily life would become a problem.
Therefore, this Starvation Ghost Incident would serve as a Supernatural Incident for him to prove himself.
Si Ye wasn't worried about being undocumented. With basic funds for expenses, as long as he survived the Starvation Ghost Incident.
Even if he didn't resolve it, the officials would proactively help him handle that issue when they investigated him.