Mysterious Resurrection: The Peddler

Chapter 15 The Curse That Cannot Be Escaped

The next day, in Otsu City, Cao Yang had nothing to do, so he came to Beichen Building to familiarize himself with his usual working environment.

This was originally the office of the previous person in charge, Peng Cheng, and now it is completely taken over by the new person in charge, Cao Yang. Cao Yang himself actually doesn't have any strict requirements for these external objects, but it would be great if they can adapt to his style.

This time, Cao Yang's cheap uncle Cao Yanhua made a great effort in secret. He directly provided Cao Yang with enough gold and painted the entire office with a layer of gold paint. Even the floor-to-ceiling windows were replaced with special glass mixed with gold powder. It can be said to be extremely luxurious.

Cao Yang stood in front of the dark yellow floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the entire city of Otsu.

Otsu City has a long history. Although it is not the best city in modern times, it is also a city with a very important geographical location in China, because behind Otsu is Dajing. I am afraid that Cao Yanhua's decision to arrange Cao Yang here was also a well-thought-out decision.

"The peace is only temporary. Cities with larger populations are more likely to have paranormal events and more casualties. Most people can only live under the lies carefully woven by the headquarters for their entire lives, but this is better than a society in which people's hearts are broken and society is in chaos."

Somehow, Cao Yang felt that he was a little sentimental today.

"This is a world of mysterious resurrection, which means that ghosts are destined to occupy the highest level of rules. The evil ghosts are resurrected, and the world is like hell. If you don't become an alien, you might die in some unknown corner one day."

"Ding ding~!"

Cao Yang sat back in his office chair, his face full of bitterness.

Suddenly, Cao Yang heard the familiar sound of wind chimes. He turned around abruptly, but found that he was no longer in the office, but in the endless darkness. He was standing on a mossy muddy road, and the peddler carrying a shoulder pole was standing not far away on the opposite side.

"Even though the original Cao Yang is dead, the one who is alive is me, the Cao Yang who traveled through time. This body of Cao Yang has never gotten rid of the curse of the Ghost Peddler. I have reason to suspect that there is someone behind the Ghost Peddler. The parents of the original Cao Yang died mysteriously shortly after giving birth to Cao Yang. It is also possible that they were caught up in a supernatural event or cursed by a fierce ghost."

After an unknown amount of time, the ghost peddler carried his pole and cargo box, turned around and left, and the darkness around him also receded. This was still an office, but Cao Yang did not close the door.

There was a foul smell all around, as if many corpses were buried under the muddy road. The ghost peddler did not move, but just stood there, looking at Cao Yang from a distance.

"The essence of the Ghost Peddler is a transaction, but also a curse. I have been targeted by him. Everything that has just happened seems to indicate that he will come to me again soon. The transaction will be started and will go on endlessly until I can no longer complete the delivery task."

"Cao Yanhua has been investigating for twenty years but has not found any useful clues. Only a fierce ghost can do this. If dying at the hands of the ghost peddler is Cao Yang's final fate in the original novel, then I, an outsider, Cao Yang, will not accept this. I must change this fate."

"If the Ghost Peddler is too terrifying to fight, then try to dismember it, imprison it, or even replace and control it. Since I have traveled to the mysterious resurrection world, and since I am still Cao Yang, I will definitely change this ending. Captain Cao Yang's story will definitely not stop at the national war!"

Surrender and pessimism have never been Cao Yang's style. After just a few minutes, he had figured everything out. If fate is unfair, then break it. There is a very true and realistic saying in the original novel: The supernatural is always full of uncertainty. Since time travel can exist, why can't Cao Yang's story be rewritten?
When a butterfly flaps its wings in the southern hemisphere, it can cause a very weak wind, but this wind can cause a terrifying tornado in the northern hemisphere. This is the butterfly effect. "Balance, freeze, alien, curse, these are the four paths taken by ghost riders in the Republic of China, and they can also be seen as the stages that ghost riders must go through in their growth. The ultimate balance is not much different from freeze."

"The aliens transform themselves into ghosts, completely abandoning their human bodies, and through some kind of consciousness-like supernatural power, they force their consciousness to occupy the body of the evil ghost and take the lead. From the perspective of the original work, the aliens are real ghosts, and they completely solve the problem of the resurrection of evil ghosts. But human consciousness is ultimately unable to resist the erosion of evil ghosts' instincts, and sooner or later there will be a day when humanity is completely annihilated."

"As for the curse, it is the most special one. The original book mentions very little about the curse route. The Wang family curse seems to be a successful case, which shows that this route has great potential. And the ghost peddler can also be regarded as a special curse, if I can master it."

Cao Yang began to recall some key information from the original work in his mind, and even took out a notebook to record it.

"The supernatural will invisibly erode my consciousness and memory. I cannot forget some details about the original work. Only by recording them myself can I try to ensure the authenticity of the information. Perhaps I can also learn from Yang Jian and find ordinary people to help me record. If one day I am too deeply eroded by the supernatural, I may even doubt the information I wrote down."

"Since the headquarters exists, it means that the circle of friends must exist. He Tianxiong's trampling ghost is also a good choice. Besides, this person is just a minor role in the original novel and does not affect the development of the plot at all. If there is a chance, he can kill people and take away the ghost."

Cao Yang is not a reckless man like Yang Jian. He is a time traveler and has the advantage of knowing the plot. Although it cannot completely avoid danger and seek good fortune, it is enough to help Cao Yang avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"The fastest way to improve your strength is to actively participate in supernatural events, either by mastering new supernatural powers or relying on supernatural items."

"Han Yu, I need the files of supernatural events created by the headquarters. Please send me all the unresolved event files uploaded by all responsible persons, including civilian ghost hunters, within two months. The sooner the better."

"What do you want?"

Han Yu on the other end of the phone was a little confused.

"Of course, I have to deal with supernatural events and reduce casualties and losses. In addition, if I have enough merit, the headquarters should be able to help me solve the problem of evil spirits reviving. I am still young and don't want to die so early."

Cao Yang did not establish a great and glorious image for himself, saying that he was doing it for the overall situation and the people.

If a man does not care for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. What's more, this is a world of mysterious revival. Every time a ghost rider uses the power of evil spirits, he is overdrawing his own life.

"Okay, I'll do it right away. Some files may have corresponding pictures and information. I'll send these files to your private phone. Please keep them confidential."

There are only a few detectives in the headquarters who take the initiative to solve supernatural incidents. Han Yu feels more motivated to help Cao Yang.

(End of this chapter)