"Here are your IDs and communication phones!"
After subduing the Malevolent Ghost, Liu Ming brought Qin Feng and Liu Qingrou to a special office building at the municipal police department—called the Paranormal Investigation Bureau.
They were officially inducted.
"From now on, you are International Marshal Qin Feng, codename Ghost Hand."
"And you are International Marshal Liu Qingrou, codename Ghost Hair."
As he handed them their IDs and phones, he continued explaining:
"These credentials will allow you access to most places and facilities around the world. You'll also have the authority to requisition any equipment or personnel without restriction. Of course, things might move a bit... slower in the West."
His tone grew noticeably colder at that point.
Clearly, Liu Ming harbored some hostility toward the Western side.
But aside from that minor issue, the power held by a Ghost Tamer was virtually limitless.
Which made sense—if a Paranormal Incident spiraled out of control, it could spell disaster for an entire city, even a country. Clearing the way for Ghost Tamers to act decisively was only logical.
"This phone is custom-made. It's composed entirely of gold, so it won't be affected in haunted locations. The battery lasts a full year, and the network connection never drops."
"It contains a direct number to a liaison assigned by headquarters. Whatever you need—information, assistance—you call them."
Qin Feng and Liu Qingrou both nodded.
"And now, your compensation..."
Liu Ming pulled out two sets of house keys, car keys, and bank cards from a desk drawer.
"These are for luxury suites in the Jiangnan Community—one per person. You also get a personal car. But they'll officially be yours only if you survive a full year."
Qin Feng's heart leapt with joy.
Jiangnan Community was one of Jiangcheng City's most exclusive neighborhoods. A large suite there could easily cost tens of millions. And they were just handing them out?
Not bad at all.
As for surviving a year?
He was sure he'd live to a ripe old age.
"As for your salary: one million a month. And for every Paranormal Incident you resolve, you'll get an additional five to ten million as a bonus!"
Whoa.
That kind of money definitely encouraged Ghost Tamers to throw themselves at Paranormal Incidents.
Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, quietly impressed.
Yes, Paranormal Incidents were happening constantly, and humanity was facing its greatest existential threat in history.
But modern society still ran on money.
Even Qin Feng wasn't immune.
He could already picture the cash flooding into his pockets—luxury clubs, beautiful companions... what a life!
"Alright, that's about it. Any questions?"
Liu Qingrou silently shook her head.
Clearly, she was the quiet type. Paired with her stunning beauty, she gave off the aura of an aloof ice queen.
Qin Feng, on the other hand, asked, "Are the three of us the only Ghost Tamers in Jiangcheng City?"
"Officially, yes," Liu Ming replied.
So, there were others—unofficial Ghost Tamers.
The Ghost Tamer world seemed to run deep.
Qin Feng made a mental note, but seeing that Liu Ming didn't want to dwell on the topic, he let it go.
He asked more questions about Ghost Tamers, and Liu Ming answered them all thoroughly.
Liu Qingrou, sitting quietly, listened intently, occasionally stealing a glance at Qin Feng—clearly impressed.
She hadn't expected the supernatural world to be this intricate. Her worldview was expanding rapidly.
Still too young, she thought.
Finally, Qin Feng got to the question that concerned him the most.
"When are we heading out to deal with those sealed-off Paranormal Incidents?"
He had used up 2,000 Detention Points capturing two Ghost Hands, leaving him with only 700 or so.
A thousand points were needed just to detain a Malevolent Ghost for a month.
So, he was understandably anxious.
Liu Ming looked at him with approval. This rookie knew how to take initiative.
"Even if you hadn't asked, I had plans already. Tomorrow, we'll handle the Paranormal Incident at the World Trade Tower!"
"It's classified as a Level C Paranormal Incident, codename: The Shoulder-Tapping Ghost."
Paranormal Incidents were ranked in five tiers: C, B, A, S, and Super-S.
"Good for your first mission."
"I'll give you the basics now. You can call headquarters later for full details from your liaison."
Liu Ming paused, then continued:
"This ghost's pattern is very simple—it taps you on the shoulder. If you turn around or look back, you die instantly."
Both Qin Feng and Liu Qingrou felt a chill.
Most people would instinctively turn around if they were tapped on the shoulder.
It was an automatic reflex.
Without prior knowledge, it would be almost impossible to avoid.
Even trained professionals could fall victim.
Ghosts... really were deadly.
"But there's no need to worry. Once you know the pattern, it's easy—just don't turn around when tapped, and you'll be fine."
Indeed, as long as one understood the ghost's rule, even an ordinary person could survive.
Of course, some ghosts had no patterns, or ones so simple they were nearly unstoppable. Those killed indiscriminately.
If you encountered one of those... well, tough luck.
"Still, even if we know its pattern, capturing the ghost won't be that easy, will it?"
Qin Feng frowned.
If Liu Ming already knew the ghost's behavior, why hadn't he just taken care of it himself? Why seal off the entire building?
Something didn't add up.
"Of course it's not that easy. Truth is, that ghost perfectly counters my own ghost's ability."
Liu Ming pointed to his back with a helpless look.
"My ghost is located in my back. When the Shoulder-Tapping Ghost taps me and I activate my ghost's power, it's the same as me turning around. I die instantly. Then a minute later, my ghost revives me—but by then, the Shoulder-Tapping Ghost is gone."
"It happened twice. That's why I sealed the World Trade Tower."
Seriously?
Ghosts could even counter each other?
Qin Feng made a mental note.
Liu Qingrou, meanwhile, frowned. Clearly, there was no such thing as a "simple ghost."
After forming a rough plan, the three went their separate ways.
Qin Feng and Liu Qingrou took their new belongings and left.
He still needed to move into his newly assigned luxury apartment.
He'd long grown sick of his cramped rental unit.
In the parking lot, he followed the chirping of a key fob to a brand-new black Mercedes SUV.
Latest model. Base price? Four million.
Qin Feng was thoroughly satisfied.
"See you tomorrow, Officer Liu!" he called out as he drove past.
Liu Qingrou nodded slightly—a rare response.
After all, they were now partners and colleagues. She couldn't afford to stay cold and distant anymore.
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