Mysterious Resurrection: Starting with Controlling Sadako

Chapter 253 Each with their own hidden thoughts

One by one, people dressed in suits and ties crowded around Wang Liang and Yang Jian, handing over their business cards, their eyes full of respect and flattery.

Wang Liang casually accepted some business cards, intending to give them to Xia Wei when he got back.

He no longer had a great need for money, but as the saying goes, the more the merrier. It would be good for Xia Wei to use the money to continuously acquire gold.

Yang Jian also accepted quite a few business cards. After glancing at them, he found that they were all from top conglomerates and social giants in Japan, which surprised him somewhat.

After becoming a Ghost Tamer, aside from ripping off some wealthy people at the Xiaoqiang Club, this was the first time he had ever dealt with so many top-tier tycoons in a "friendly" manner. He never expected these people to be so humble.

It seems that these wealthy people understand the truth of this era, know the danger of vengeful ghosts and the horror of ghost tamers, which is why they lower themselves and are so humble towards ghost tamers.

Yang Jian thought to himself, "I should just start a company when I get back. I can't let these business cards go to waste."

"Alright, everyone disperse and don't disturb our distinguished guest on his way to the banquet."

After Wang Xin finished speaking, he turned and bowed, addressing Wang Liang and Yang Jian:
"Please come this way, both of you. You don't need to worry about what these people think. The banquet is ready, and the president and others are inside."

"Lead the way," Wang Liang nodded.

"Hi."

Wang Xin led the two into the actual banquet hall.

The banquet was decorated in a traditional island style, and more than a dozen people were already kneeling at their respective tables in the banquet hall.

Each table was set with a variety of exquisite dishes, and each table was accompanied by a sweet-looking woman in a kimono, who poured drinks and served food. The service was quite attentive.

As soon as Wang Liang and Yang Jian entered the banquet hall, they immediately attracted the attention of the dozen or so people present, just as they had done outside, since they were the main characters of the day.

There were fifteen people present. Apart from Mishima, the remaining fourteen all carried an eerie and cold aura. Their expressions and physical conditions were somewhat abnormal. They were all exorcists from the Exorcism Society.

As Yang Jian entered the banquet hall, he frowned slightly upon seeing the gazes directed at him.

At the banquet, some people looked at them with awe, some with gratitude, and some indifferent, glancing at them before continuing to eat.

However, several others looked at them with obvious wariness, their faces gloomy, their eyes filled with inexplicable hostility and hatred, their expressions seemingly dissatisfied. But they looked away after a glance, picked up their wine glasses and took a sip to cover their dissatisfaction.

'Is this some kind of trap? These Japanese are really sick in the head. If a fight breaks out, they'll take out those guys with gloomy faces first. Who are they trying to impress with those sour looks?'

Yang Jian was naturally suspicious. After noticing the strange expressions of the people, he immediately became suspicious and, thinking of the worst possible outcome, began to select targets to take action against.

Wang Liang remained calm, ignoring the stares, and strode into the hall.

Both he and Yang Jian were seated in the seats closest to the head of the table, right next to Mishima.

Mishima stood up, just like when they first met, without any airs of a company president. His tone was respectful, and he bowed slightly, gesturing with both hands to the three empty seats next to him.

"Wang Liangsang, Yang Jiansang, please take a seat here. Oh, isn't that lady here?"

"She's in trouble."

Wang Liang waved his hand and sat down with Yang Jian.

But his casual remark aroused suspicion among the ghost tamers below. 'Something happened? Or is he dead? It seems they didn't emerge unscathed after dealing with the S-rank vengeful ghost.'

'Wang Liang seems perfectly normal, nothing amiss, just like an ordinary person. Yang Jian's body appears to have a problem, but he's normal among ghost tamers, and doesn't seem like he's about to become a vengeful ghost.'

The exorcists in the exorcism society were suspicious and couldn't tell whether Wang Liang and Yang Jian's state was real or a deliberate act of normality to cover up their true condition.

However, they generally believed that the woman who came with Wang Liang must have died in Tokyo, and the so-called "something happened" was probably just an excuse.

After all, they couldn't have imagined that traveling through the Ghost Realm had become the norm for Wang Liang, and that traveling between Tokyo and Da'an City was as simple as eating and drinking, taking no time at all.

After Wang Liang entered, Yamazaki carefully examined Wang Liang's condition, but couldn't discern anything at all. He even wondered if the guy was in too good a condition.

Apart from having slightly pale skin and an aura of fierce ghosts that commanded respect, his physical condition looked just like that of an ordinary person, completely lacking the more or less terrible state that a ghost tamer should have.

Unable to figure out Wang Liang, Yamazaki temporarily suppressed his inner thoughts and did not directly launch an attack, but instead pondered other ways to probe.

But his eyes grew increasingly gloomy, and he even felt a touch of shame and annoyance at his current retreat.

The Japanese people present all knelt, but Wang Liang and Yang Jian did not have the habit of kneeling and casually sat down cross-legged with their knees supported.

After the distinguished guest was seated, Mishima coughed, drawing everyone's attention at the banquet.

"Today's banquet is held for Mr. Wang and Mr. Yang. I am very grateful to both of you for giving me the honor of attending this banquet."

As he spoke, Mishima gave another practiced bow, but this only made the eyes of some of the people below grow even colder.

"At the same time, we are very grateful to Wang Liang-sang for leading the team to solve a very troublesome matter for the island nation. The outcome of the matter exceeded our expectations. Therefore, we have invited important members of the Exorcism Society here to express our gratitude to Wang Liang-sang and Yang Jian-sang, as a sign of our respect."

After speaking, Mishima bowed again, glancing down at the demon tamer below with a warning in his eyes.

The others had different thoughts; some were genuinely grateful, while others were just trying to save face for Mishima. They all stood up and bowed to Wang Liang and Yang Jian to express their thanks.

Yamazaki didn't want to appear too abrupt at this moment, so he stood up, but didn't bow. He blended in with the people who stood up, secretly watching Wang Liang with cold eyes.

Wang Liang noticed the unusual activity in the crowd, and calmly looked over, exchanging a glance with Yamazaki.

Yamazaki immediately looked away, lowered his head slightly, and stared coldly at the ground.

The banquet began, but the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive. How could a banquet hosted by a group of ghost tamers be lively, especially since everyone at the banquet had their own thoughts?

Mishima, on the other hand, seemed very enthusiastic, constantly toasting Wang Liang and Yang Jian, trying his best to keep the atmosphere at the banquet from becoming too awkward.

But even in the air-conditioned room, sweat began to seep from his forehead.

Halfway through the oppressive atmosphere of the banquet, Yamazaki finished his cup of sake and placed it on the table.

Rather than saying it was placed, perhaps "smashed" would be a more accurate description. The muffled thud immediately drew the attention of others in the otherwise quiet banquet.

Mishima's heart skipped a beat; sensing something was wrong, he immediately spoke up:

"Yamazaki, if you're tired, you can go down now."

(End of this chapter)