Horror Resurrection: I Evolve Starting with the Ghost Buddha

at the same time.

Changyang City, the wealthy district, the Zhao family mansion.

As the sun set, it cast a crimson afterglow over this sprawling, antique-style courtyard house.

At this moment, the Zhao family's courtyard was filled with white banners, and paper money fell like snowflakes.

A nanmu coffin sat in the center of the main hall, inside which lay Zhao Bingtian's corpse.

"My son... how could you leave like this..."

"How am I supposed to live like this?!"

In front of the coffin, a woman dressed in a white cheongsam and heavily made up was crying out in anguish.

She was Zhao Bingtian's mother and a notorious shrew in Changyang City.

Standing beside her was a middle-aged man in his forties.

He had a refined appearance and wore gold-rimmed glasses, making him look like a schoolteacher, but the occasional flash of sinister intent in the depths of his eyes sent chills down one's spine.

The man was Zhao Bingtian's father, Zhao Lintian.

At the same time, he was also the de facto ruler of the Zhao family in Changyang City.

Faced with his son's death, Zhao Lintian's face did not show much grief, but rather an inscrutable indifference.

Behind him stood two young men in their twenties.

The eldest son of the Zhao family is Zhao Rende, and the second son is Zhao Bingding.

The two of them lowered their heads, seemingly saddened, but a hint of secret joy was hidden in their eyes when they met.

For them, with Zhao Bingtian dead, there was one less competitor to inherit the family business.

"I am sorry for your loss……"

"Chairman Zhao, the dead cannot be brought back to life..."

Those who came to offer their condolences were all high-ranking officials and dignitaries from Changyang City, each with a solemn expression and speaking polite words.

Zhao Lintian nodded slightly in response.

Then, he turned around and walked to Zhao Linfeng, who was standing silently to the side.

"Second son."

Zhao Lintian adjusted his glasses, his voice low and deep: "What exactly happened?"

Zhao Linfeng's gaze was somewhat unfocused at this moment. He dared not look directly into his elder brother's eyes, and only whispered:

"Supernatural events"

"Bingtian was unlucky... He encountered two resurrected fierce monsters."

"By the time I arrived... it was too late."

Zhao Linfeng responded with a mix of truth and falsehood.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lintian gave him a deep look but did not press the matter further.

"Since it was an accident, let's leave it at that."

Zhao Lintian spoke in a calm tone, as if the person who died was not his own son, but an insignificant passerby.

"By the way, how's the situation in Qingquan Village?"

Changing the subject, Zhao Lintian suddenly asked about serious business.

Zhao Linfeng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly replied:

"We have already applied to the provincial capital for strategic support."

"I heard that the county town will also send a night patrolman who can control two C-level strange creatures."

"This time, it should be completely resolved."

"That's good."

Zhao Lintian nodded, his eyes becoming somewhat profound.

"Once that hidden danger is eliminated, Changyang City... should be completely under the control of my Zhao family."

"Second brother, we must speed up the family experiment."

At this point, Zhao Lintian lowered his voice, a hint of fanaticism and cruelty flashing in his eyes.

"I've already had another batch of 'materials' sent over."

"If we could successfully mass-produce that kind of thing..."

"Our Zhao family will become the overlords of this new era!"

Zhao Linfeng knew what his elder brother meant by "materials".

living people.

A living, breathing person.

Although he felt somewhat uncomfortable, he didn't say much.

"besides."

Zhao Lintian suddenly leaned closer and patted Zhao Linfeng on the shoulder.

"This operation presents an opportunity."

"That old bastard surnamed Qi has been taking up his position for too long."

"What if something happens to him during this operation..."

"It's time for you to take the position of Chief of the Ghost Bureau in Changyang Town."

Zhao Linfeng's heart skipped a beat.

Is my brother trying to... use someone else to do his dirty work?

But he didn't refuse; he simply whispered, "I understand."

Just then.

Zhao Linfeng's specially made cell phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket.

He took it out and saw that it was an emergency summons from the headquarters of the Ghost Division in Changyang Town.

"Brother, there's an urgent matter at the company, I have to go now."

"Go."

Zhao Lintian waved his hand, watching Zhao Linfeng's departing figure, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

……

Half an hour later.

The underground conference room at the headquarters of the Guisi Bureau in Changyang Town.

The heavy metal door was tightly shut, and a faint stench of decay and a sense of oppression filled the air.

The long table was filled with people.

In addition to the twenty uniformed night patrolmen, there were also eight strangely dressed civilian ghost hunters.

Qin Yao and Zhou Kai were also among those listed.

Sitting in the main seat was an elderly man who was over fifty years old.

He was wearing a worn-out Zhongshan suit, holding an old thermos in his hand, with gray hair and a very serious expression.

The old man was Qi Zheng, the head of the Ghost Bureau of Changyang Town.

He is also currently the only D-level Ghost Rider in Changyang City!

He controlled two extremely special Class D monsters: the Monster Hat and the Monster Fang.

The former can suppress supernatural rules on a large scale, while the latter can force the evil spirits to crash.

"Everyone is here."

Qi Zheng unscrewed the thermos, took a sip of goji berry water, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.

"I won't waste any more words."

"The situation in Qingquan Village is deteriorating rapidly."

"According to the latest monitoring, the strange domain there is spreading rapidly, and at this rate, it will soon reach the edge of the city."

As soon as he said this, the crowd began to whisper among themselves.

However, when the topic of "Qingquan Village" came up, everyone's faces were filled with apprehension...

Not long ago, Changyang City sent a team to investigate the village.

As a result, everyone except Qin Yao and Zhou Kai died.

"Quiet."

Qi Zheng tapped the table, and a chilling aura emanated from him, instantly enveloping the entire room.

Everyone felt a sudden tightness in their chest, as if something had choked them, and fell silent instantly.

"The strategic resources from the provincial capital have arrived, and the special envoy from the prefectural city is on his way."

"Two days later, once that special envoy who piloted two C-level monsters arrives, we will immediately enter the village."

"This time, I will completely resolve the crisis there!"

Qi Zheng surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sharp as lightning.

"As for you..."

He looked at the eight folk demon tamers.

"As long as you participate in this operation and survive."

"I can make the decision to apply for a special item for each of you that can suppress the resurgence of the evil spirit within your bodies."

"Not only can it save your lives, it can also extend your lifespan by at least one year."

Upon hearing this, apart from Qin Yao and Zhou Kai, the eyes of the other six civilian demon tamers lit up.

For those who wield demons, the fierce demons within their bodies are like a Damocles' sword hanging over their heads.

After mastering the bizarre, although he gained various rule-based abilities, it also meant that... his life was entering its final countdown!

When the supernatural entity keeps resurfacing within the body, whether it takes two or three years or just a few months, the person who controls the supernatural entity will surely die!

Anything that can suppress relapse and prolong life is priceless!

"Let's do it! As long as we can survive, what's a little risk!"

Count me in!

Several folk demon hunters immediately expressed their stance, their eyes filled with greed and determination.

however.

Qin Yao and Zhou Kai exchanged a glance, and both saw the disdain in each other's eyes.

In the past, they would definitely have been tempted.

But now?

They are followers of the "True Buddha".

Having received the protection of the true Buddha, even if the strange entities within them were to fully resurface, they would not lose control.

"I'm sorry, Director Qi."

Qin Yao stood up and said calmly, "Zhou Kai and I have been feeling unwell recently, and the evil within us is somewhat restless. I'm afraid we won't be able to participate in this operation."

Qi Zheng frowned slightly and gave the two of them a deep look.

Are you sure?

"This is a rare opportunity."

"OK." Qin Yao nodded.

"Alright, since that's the case, I won't insist."

Qi Zheng didn't say much, he just waved for the two of them to sit down.

at this time.

Far away in the deserted temple, Lin Chuan sent a wisp of his consciousness to attach to Zhao Linfeng, Qin Yao, and Zhou Kai, quietly observing everything.

His gaze swept over every demon tamer present.

In the end, the image focused on Qi Zheng.

"Controlling two D-class monsters..."

"This old man is no ordinary person."

Lin Chuan could sense that the two strange things inside Qi Zheng's body... were not simple at all!

If this old man went berserk and fought desperately, he might even be able to come into contact with some C-level monsters!

"However, it still doesn't pose a significant threat to me."

Lin Chuan withdrew his gaze.

Now that he knew about the Zhengui Division's plan, he could calmly make his own arrangements.

……

the other side.

In the night of Changyang City.

A ghostly figure is moving among the skyscrapers.

That was Lin Chuan's clone—the Coughing Ghost.

At this moment, he was "hunting" with the list provided by Zhao Linfeng in hand.

To become stronger, you need a massive amount of evolution points.

Harvesting fear is one of the fastest ways to gain evolution points!

Lin Chuan's consciousness swept across the entire city.

Within Changyang City, besides those who control ghosts, he also sensed several other supernatural auras that made him wary.

For example, in the northern part of the city, there is an abandoned kindergarten that is sealed off by layers of barbed wire. It is eerily quiet inside, with only the occasional sound of stones rubbing together.

Among them dwells a bizarre, D-grade...ghost sculpture!

Its ability to govern rules is very strong! It's almost reached level C!

In the southern district, a brightly lit but deserted department store also exudes a strange and eerie atmosphere!

Lin Chuan died inside.

Inside the building, there were occasional scattered ghost slaves wandering around.

On the rooftop, there was an inconspicuous black alarm clock.

That alarm clock looked ordinary, but it was actually an extremely dangerous Class D weirdo!

What Lin Chuan cared about most was...

It is a secret laboratory located underground in the Zhao family's old residence.

Countless naked people were imprisoned there.

Deep within the laboratory, a drop of blood, as black as ink, is sealed in a golden container.

That drop of blood... was also eerie!

It may seem weak, even only at the F level.

But Lin Chuan sensed a deep danger within it.

Clearly, this thing is not simple!

"These three areas... we'll clean them up later."

"Right now, we still need to develop steadily."

As his thoughts raced, Lin Chuan controlled the Coughing Ghost, his figure flashing as he arrived outside a high-end bar called "Night Passion".

His first prey of the night is right here.

Lai Qingqing, 18 years old, is a freshman at Changyang University.

His family owns dozens of shops; he's a typical rich second-generation heir.

He was willful and capricious, and cruel in his methods. He once led the bullying of a poor girl, driving her to commit suicide by jumping off a building. In the end, he managed to get rid of everything through his family connections.

at this time.

Bar door.

A red sports car is parked on the side of the road.

Lai Qingqing, wearing heavy makeup and a miniskirt, was smoking by the car with two of her best friends.

"Ugh, that poor guy was so boring."

Lai Qingqing exhaled a smoke ring, looking disgusted.

"All she did was make her kneel down and lick her shoes. She cried like her parents had died."

"Exactly, they don't even know their place."

Her best friend chimed in, "Qingqing is really something else; she beat her into submission with just one slap."

"Tch, she deserved it."

Lai Qingqing threw away the cigarette butt and stomped on it.

"Let's go drink somewhere else! We're not leaving until we're drunk!"

The three of them chuckled and climbed into the car.

Lai Qingqing stepped on the gas, and the sports car roared off.

however.

Lai Qingqing realized something was wrong shortly after the car had driven off.

The once bustling street suddenly became deathly silent.

The streetlights went out sometime ago.

A layer of gray fog rose up all around.

"Damn it, what kind of weather is this?"

Lai Qingqing cursed and tried to turn on the fog lights.

But just then...

squeak--!!

A screeching sound of brakes rang out.

Lai Qingqing slammed on the brakes, nearly hitting the steering wheel.

Because she saw it.

A person stood in the fog ahead of the car.

A girl in a school uniform, covered in blood.

"Damn it! Are you looking for death?!"

Lai Qingqing poked her head out angrily.

But the next second, her voice caught in her throat.

The girl slowly raised her head.

It was a face smashed to pieces, with its eyeballs drooping out and only half of its lips connected.

"Lai...Qing...Qing..."

"I...have been waiting for you...for so long..."

A sinister voice emanated from the girl's throat, as if from the deepest depths of hell, each syllable sending chills down one's spine.

"A ghost...a ghost!!"

Upon noticing this, Lai Qingqing's two best friends in the car immediately let out piercing screams.

"No...don't come any closer!"

Lai Qingqing turned pale with fright and frantically tried to reverse the car.

However, the car did not move an inch.

"Hehehe..."

The female ghost laughed, a laugh that was utterly desolate and chilling.

She walked step by step, and with each step, the bones in her body made a cracking sound.

"Don't you like making people kneel down?"

"Then...would you kneel down and keep me company?"

The female ghost lay on the windshield, her rotten face pressed against the glass, staring intently at Lai Qingqing.

"Aaaaaah!!"

Lai Qingqing broke down.

She frantically waved her hands, trying to push open the car door and escape.

But the car door had been welded shut and couldn't be opened at all.

Soon, countless bloody hands reached out from under the seat and grabbed her ankles tightly.

"No! Let me go!!"

"I know I was wrong! I shouldn't have hurt you!!"

"Please, please let me go!!"

Lai Qingqing was in tears, and there was no trace of her former arrogance left.

But this is not the end.

In extreme fear, she saw her two best friends turn into two highly decomposed corpses.

They opened their mouths wide and bit down hard on Lai Qingqing's neck.

"ah!!!"

……

However, in reality...

That red sports car had actually been parked on the side of the road the whole time and had never moved.

Passersby stared in surprise at the car.

Three stylishly dressed girls were tearing at and scratching at each other in the cramped carriage, acting like madwomen.

Their eyes rolled back, they foamed at the mouth, and they were clutching their own necks tightly.

Some people tried to stop them, but the car doors were locked and couldn't be opened in a short time.

finally.

With each convulsion.

The car was completely silent.

[Gained 10 points of fear towards Lai Qingqing!]

[Gained 8 points of fear towards Zhang Xiaomei!]

【get……】

Lin Chuan watched this scene indifferently, and after reaping the last wave of fear points, he controlled the coughing ghost to turn around and leave.

This kind of scum, even in death, is a service to the people.

……

Overnight.

In Changyang City, a series of bizarre "accidental" deaths have occurred.

Without exception, the deceased were all powerful and wicked people who had committed numerous evils but remained at large.

Some died in mansions, some in cars, and some in their own clubs.

Fear began to spread in the darker corners of the city.

Meanwhile, on the panel deep within Lin Chuan's consciousness, the fear value was also rising wildly.

When the first rays of sunlight in the east shine upon the earth.

Lin Chuan converted all the fear points he had gained into evolution points.

Now, his evolution value has reached a total of 7500 points!

We've already completed three-quarters of the 10000 points needed to upgrade to C-grade!

"Not enough."

"We have to continue."

Just as Lin Chuan was preparing to continue searching for the next target.

Sudden.

The Crying Ghost, who had been exploring Qingquan Village, seemed to be disturbed by some kind of force.

Lin Chuan immediately switched his consciousness to that direction.

Deep in Qingquan Village.

Not far from that strange ancient well.

The surrounding houses had long since collapsed and turned into ruins.

The black fog was so thick it almost condensed into water droplets.

however.

Right here in this desolate and barren land.

Through the ghostly gaze, Lin Chuan actually saw a perfectly intact thatched hut that stood out from the surrounding scenery.

And inside that thatched hut.

It was still dimly lit.

A figure was faintly reflected on the paper window.

A...living human figure!