Simultaneous travel: The group is about to be wiped out

Chapter 197 Entering Dachang City

Upon hearing about the starving ghost incident, Chen Feng instantly recalled the events in his mind, turned on the computer next to him, and searched for the latest news.

Yes, as expected, the recent hot news is about a chemical plant explosion in Dachang City, which is now under complete lockdown.

This was just a smokescreen from headquarters; the reality was that the city was besieged by S-class vengeful ghosts and starving ghosts.

Each S-class vengeful ghost has the ability to destroy a city, and the price to pay for dealing with such a powerful ghost is considerable.

As expected, according to the original plot, the next step should be for Yang Jian to use the method given by the human skin paper to kill the ghost, and then use coffin nails to nail the starving ghost to death.

So, what can one gain from this upheaval?

Not getting a reply, Cao Yanhua grew impatient and couldn't help but ask, "Hey, Chen Feng, what's your decision? The situation is urgent; the lives of everyone in the city are on your shoulders. As the person in charge, you have to take responsibility."

Chen Feng chuckled lightly at these words without any attempt to hide his reaction.

"Minister Cao, I don't really like what you're saying. Let's discuss this objectively. Since becoming the person in charge, I've done quite a lot. Headquarters is probably aware of the situation in Hangzhou. I've handled quite a few paranormal incidents."

"I dare not speak for other things, but I can exaggerate a bit when it comes to security. The stability and peace of Hangzhou ranks among the top in all cities. What, after all that effort to maintain the stability of a city, does headquarters expect me to risk my life?"

"Besides, I'm not in good shape right now. The evil spirits are about to resurface, and I also have to deal with the paranormal events in Dahang City. I'm really not up to the task."

It's worth mentioning that, from a holistic perspective, everything the headquarters does is for the benefit of the whole, and that's true.

It could even be called a sacred act.

The mistake was that the ghost controllers under their command were unwilling. They didn't have long lives to begin with, and they had to obey orders to solve supernatural events. It was good enough that they didn't directly resist.

To put it more accurately, the price offered by headquarters was insufficient to fully motivate the demon tamers, and relying solely on morality was not enough.

To put it bluntly, taking responsibility for the city is already more than enough. Most officials only have a few months to live, so why risk their lives in such a situation?
Cao Yanhua was not surprised by Chen Feng's words. He had made many assumptions before the conversation, and this situation was entirely within his expectations. He sighed softly.

"Time is of the essence, so I won't waste any more words with you. Name your terms. As long as it's within my power, I'll take care of it."

"Ahem, Minister Cao, you sound a bit awkward saying that. It's my duty to go through fire and water for headquarters."

Chen Feng was waiting for this very sentence from the other party: when working, there are extra expenses for business trips and overtime, but now they want him to work hard for nothing? How is that possible?

Indeed, while they possess great strength, they are not invincible in this world. The vengeful spirits are all part of the fourth-tier existence, and some powerful vengeful spirits can reach the top level of the half-step fourth tier, posing a considerable threat.

Now that things had come to this, Chen Feng didn't delay any longer and went straight to the point: "Minister Cao, although I am very willing to solve the problem for headquarters free of charge, in order to avoid gossip, I have to put forward some conditions. Don't worry, they will definitely be easy conditions for headquarters."

Upon hearing these words, Cao Yanhua on the other side suddenly felt a bad premonition.

This kid is probably asking for an exorbitant amount...

Before he could think any further, Chen Feng's voice came through the phone again.

"My first condition is to give me a spot to control a second vengeful ghost. My second condition is three red ghost candles. My third condition is that we're running low on gold lately and I'd like to request fifty tons of gold from headquarters."

Upon hearing these three conditions, Cao Yanhua's lips twitched, and he almost cursed out loud.

This kid really doesn't hold back.

He wasn't surprised that the other side knew about the Ghost Candle resource; the intelligence had already been leaked, and many people in charge knew that headquarters possessed this strategic resource.

The red ghost candle is a product developed by headquarters. Once lit, as long as it doesn't go out, it can ward off attacks from vengeful ghosts.

It could be said that the value of a single red ghost candle is comparable to the life of an ordinary ghost tamer.

Su Yuqing, standing beside him, looked at the vice minister's uncertain expression and a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.

Even though she wasn't entirely clear on the situation, she knew that Xiao Feng's conditions were clearly making things very difficult for the deputy minister.

After much deliberation, Cao Yanhua made up his mind and nodded.

“Okay, no problem. But I need to negotiate with you. The first condition is fine, I can make the decision. You can have the second spot to control the vengeful spirit, after all, your previous achievements are enough.”

"The second and third conditions will depend on your contributions during this trip. Professor Wang Xiaoming is trapped in Dachang City and cannot get out. We will discuss other conditions after we rescue him."

"If you can get rid of the starving ghosts, I can agree to your conditions. In short, as long as you can save Dachang City, you can name your price."

As a deputy minister, he is quite adept at handling such matters. As long as Chen Feng goes, it will be considered a merit. With his previous experience, he will have no problem securing a spot to control a second vengeful ghost.

Once the starving ghost is dealt with and Professor Wang Xiaoming is saved, the remaining two conditions can be applied for.

Chen Feng was already quite satisfied with the result. It was better to get things done after agreeing on the price, so as not to work himself to the bone only to end up with a "good guy" award, having worked for nothing.

“Alright, it is my duty, Chen Feng, to serve the headquarters. I will now head to Dachang City.”

After the discussion ended, Cao Yanhua breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "As soon as possible, the situation is quite critical right now."

After hanging up the phone, the deputy minister rubbed his temples. Leading these ghost tamers was no easy task.

Turning to Su Yuqing beside him, he smiled kindly and said, "Xiaoqing, you must do a good job of communicating with Chen Feng in the future and strengthen his sense of belonging to headquarters. If you need anything, you can ask me directly."

Su Yuqing was slightly taken aback, then realized what she meant and quickly nodded.

"Yes, Minister Cao."

At that moment, she vaguely understood that perhaps the positions of these responsible persons were much higher than she had imagined.

Getting them to carry out tasks outside their jurisdiction requires some effort, even for ministers.

Dachang City, outskirts.

All routes were blocked by the military, and this place had become a restricted area at this moment.

Looking down from the outside, one can see that this large city is completely surrounded by a dense, black ghostly aura.

On the outskirts of the city, more than twenty ghost riders were waiting.

After receiving the transfer order, the people in charge rushed over, but unfortunately, even these top-notch ghost tamers couldn't get through the door.

Even with his immense strength, he couldn't unleash it; even Li Jun, who possessed the Ghost Domain, was helpless against it.

Buzzing! Whooshing!
The sound of an airplane taking off rang out, and all twenty-odd people present turned their gazes toward it.

A white plane was seen heading towards them.

Seeing this scene, the people present showed a variety of emotions, including calmness, disdain, and indifference.

"Oh, did headquarters send another person?" "Hmph, what's the use? So many of us are helpless. Who else can solve this level of paranormal event? Sending more people is pointless."

"Not necessarily. If the person who comes is very powerful, it's still possible."

Li Jun frowned and turned to look at Cao Yang beside him: "Another person has arrived. Why didn't I receive any news about it?"

"Well, they were just sent by headquarters to give it a try. In this case, there's no need to make a big fuss."

Cao Yang had a special relationship with Cao Yanhua and naturally obtained some information. He then added, "This is the person in charge of Dahang City. He is very powerful and has handled several tricky supernatural cases. It is worth mentioning that his ghost domain is among the top of all ghost practitioners."

"White Ghost, Chen Feng."

Upon hearing this name, the twenty-odd people present were all taken aback. As the person in charge, they all had some understanding of the well-known leaders.

Chen Feng, the person in charge of Hangzhou, is very low-key and rarely goes out, but his strength is beyond doubt.

A man with a hooked nose and a deathly pale face sneered, "So it's this guy, Chen Feng. He's no use here."

Everyone was puzzled by this. Judging from their tone, there was clearly a conflict between the two parties, and no one knew why their relationship was so bad.

A manager who looked like a wealthy businessman patted his round belly and laughed heartily.

"According to the intelligence I have, Wang Zhong, it is said that you had a conflict with Chen Feng when you went to Dahang City before, and even fought with him. It seems that you suffered a great loss."

Wang Zhong's face darkened at the act of exposing his shortcomings, but he didn't say much. He just looked up at the plane that was about to land, a deep sense of apprehension and fear flashing in his eyes.

This guy actually showed up too...

That incident was a lifelong humiliation for him. When he arrived in Dahang City, he had a conflict with Chen Feng for some reason.

As a senior leader, Wang Zhong was very concerned about his reputation, but he ended up being beaten up by this new, inexperienced young man.

If it weren't for his position as the person in charge, he probably would have been killed by Chen Feng long ago.

That power is still fresh in my memory.

The plane came to a stop, and a young man in white stepped out. His skin was so pale that he looked like a vengeful ghost. He glanced at the ghost tamers around him, and then fixed his gaze on the black curtain in front of him.

Without the slightest hesitation, the Ghost Domain was activated, and a white halo emanated from its body.

The next moment, he vanished as if by teleportation, and when he reappeared, he was already in front of the black curtain.

The Eye of All Things was activated, and a white ghostly domain wrapped around its arm, reaching out towards the black curtain in front of it.

Pop!
With a soft, slight sound, the arm passed straight through.

Seeing this, the people in charge present were all shocked. This situation indicated that the other party had the ability to penetrate the blockade.

The user of the strongest ghost domain truly lives up to his reputation.

Li Jun, also a user of the Ghost Domain, watched this scene with a look of disbelief in his eyes.

The opponent's use of the Ghost Domain is truly exquisite; there's only one possibility: they practice it frequently during normal times.

But how could that be? You know, overuse of a vengeful spirit's power can cause it to resurrect.

After carefully sensing it, Chen Feng nodded. Hmm, the ghost domain that the starving ghost had sealed off the city was not unexpected.

It must be admitted that it is very ingenious, otherwise it would not have been able to intercept Yang Jian and Li Jun, the two users of the Ghost Domain.

According to the plot of the novel, Yang Jian, relying on the Ghost Domain, could not break through this blockade during this period.

But one's own ghost realm can...

With that thought in mind, Chen Feng picked up the satellite phone and dialed the number. After the call connected, he said, "Tell Minister Cao that I can get through this blockade. Now we can talk about what to do next."

Although the twenty-odd ghost riders present already had a guess, they were all shocked to see the other party admit it in person.

The blockade that had baffled everyone was easily broken by this newcomer.

Not long after he spoke, he received an immediate response, and Cao Yanhua's voice carried a hint of joy.

"Okay, okay, very good. May you take the rest of the Ghost Tamers in?"

As long as Chen Feng can bring the other ghost tamers in, with the twenty-odd people in charge working together, dealing with the starving ghost incident will be a piece of cake.

Chen Feng was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "I'm sorry, because of the special nature of this blockade and the reason for my Ghost Domain, I can only bring ordinary people in and out. If there are vengeful ghosts in the Ghost Domain, there may be unexpected changes when they pass through the blockade."

If the situation becomes critical, it's fine to bring this group along to save the entire city.

But knowing the plot well, he knew that the starving ghost incident would be easily resolved. If something unexpected happened while he was with this group, it would create new complications, and that would be a bit tricky.

Therefore, after careful consideration, he still gave this explanation.

These days, it's not the formidable opponents you should fear, but the incompetent teammates.

Upon hearing Chen Feng's answer, Cao Yanhua on the other end did not say anything, but immediately issued an order.

"I'm giving you a position. Your first task is to rescue Professor Wang Xiaoming, and then try to rescue more people or try to imprison the starving ghosts."

To put it bluntly, in the eyes of headquarters, Wang Xiaoming's value is the highest, even comparable to that of the city itself.

His research has benefited the present and future generations.

The situation will only get worse, and in this situation, exceptional talents like Wang Xiaoming who study vengeful ghosts are extremely important.

Upon hearing the order, Chen Feng showed no surprise and nodded.

"Okay, I'll set off immediately."

Having said that, he immediately stopped delaying. A white ghostly domain enveloped his entire body, and at the same time, the Eye of All Manifestations was activated, white void flames appeared, and he directly broke through the blockade ahead.

boom! ! !
A soft sound rang out, and Chen Feng vanished from his spot, passing through the black barrier and disappearing inside.

Seeing this scene, the twenty-odd managers present fell silent, unsure of what to say.

This comparison makes them, the leaders, seem very incompetent...

(End of this chapter)