This public opinion discourages many people from coming, and those who have visited Cannes say they have witnessed a ghost town with their own eyes.

Even though the Central State government issued a clarification in the newspaper, people seemed more willing to believe the rumors that were passed around by word of mouth.

Despite being a rumor, strangely enough, Cannes seems to be gradually developing into the ghost town that people talk about.

Starting a few years ago, the yin energy in Kangcheng gradually became heavy, and white mist suddenly surrounded the city. Ordinary people who were not awakened could hardly get around the white mist to reach Kangcheng. In addition, ghosts appeared unusually frequently, and their number even doubled year by year. Wandering around Kangcheng added to the sense of terror, confirming its nickname as a ghost city.

The rumors seem to have brought real "ominous" consequences.

Thus, Kangcheng, the thirteenth city, was completely reduced to a ghost town where no one wanted to settle.

Branch Director Chen Hai put aside his thoughts and quickened his pace.

When he was transferred to this city a few years ago, he was excited to show his skills.

But when the results came, it was discovered that he had been relegated to the margins, far removed from the political core.

He faced a dwindling population and increasingly frequent reports of "paranormal" events. He was like a gravedigger nailed to this magnificent coffin, his future bleak.

If things continue like this, I'm afraid he'll never have another chance to improve.

Compared to the bureau chiefs in other big cities, his job as a lowly bureau chief is really 'easy'.

'If...if it really is an official force sent here, if this army is here to restart Kangcheng!'

This thought, like a poisonous vine, entwined Chen Hai's despairing heart, bringing a sliver of painful yet burning hope.

This made him quicken his pace involuntarily.