Chapter 11 "Come with me to the apartment. What can I do for you?"

The weather was very good the next day. It was very windy last night, but this morning it was very peaceful. The warm winter sunlight shone into the house through the windows, adding a touch of warmth to the room.

Jiang Lai first walked around the room a few times, scanning every corner of the room with his eyes keenly - there was no trace of the translucent soul body.

It was just like the scene when he came to inspect the house yesterday. During the day, the whole house was as normal as it could be, as if the haunting at night was just an illusion.

Is it one of the rules of life for ghosts that they can only appear when the atmosphere is right? With the night wind blowing and the TV flashing, a terrifying scene emerged in the darkness.

Jiang Lai made a joking complaint in his mind, then straightened his thoughts.

The long-lasting haunting phenomenon must indicate that Fushiguro Shinobu is a permanent resident here.

If my speculation last night is true, then the other person either went out for a stroll during the day and came back here at night, or he slept in an object in the house during the day and appeared at night.

——He was more inclined to the latter guess.

Jiang Lai was pondering in his mind.

However, he had no intention of continuing to search the house. After all, without any detection tools (are there really tools to detect ghosts) and no judgment method, it would be very difficult to find the object where Fushiguro Shirō was sleeping.

It’s better to search for relevant information on the Internet first.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Lai turned on his mobile phone after dinner, ready to look for information about Fushiguro Shigejiro from more than ten years ago.

Jiang Lai was not surprised that there was very little information that could be directly searched on the web. After all, bounty hunters were not a legitimate profession, especially since his profession involved the world of sorcery.

So he quickly used his skills to go deep into the dark web and wrote a program to filter information.

It is not difficult to find information about Fushiguro Shigekiru. After all, he was once known as the "artist killer", a famous bounty hunter, and was also a very popular pretty boy with a good figure and good looks among the rich women.

Jiang Lai glanced through it roughly and found that the content was basically the same as his feeling when he watched "Jujutsu Kaisen" that year.

However, when searching for information on "astral plasma", it is not so easy to find.

Jiang Lai had actually been mentally prepared. He knew that this was information within the world of sorcery, which was relatively closed, not to mention that so many years had passed.

Piecing together the clues he had collected, he tried his best to extract useful information from them.

The astral plasma body, that is, Tenuchi Riko, is not actually clearly dead, but is in a state where neither her body can be seen when she is alive nor when she is dead.

Of course, in the context of the encirclement and suppression at the time, although this situation was essentially missing, the authorities had already tacitly acknowledged that it had been dealt with.

There was no clear answer to the question of life or death...? Wasn't there even a bullet that pierced Amauchi Riko's temple at that time? Jiang Lai pondered.

According to the official bounty, since life or death is not a matter of concern, then those who pursue profit and save trouble should just kill the target and bring him back.

However, since the scene in the original novel did not happen, it means that the Panxing Cult may have added some hidden conditions behind it, or there may have been some unexpected accidents along the way.

The search results did not mention the detailed death record of Fushiguro Shiji. Jiang Lai paused. Since Tenuchi Riko's situation has changed, I wonder if Shiji's death in the new series is still the same as in the original.

What caused the changes here? Was it the butterfly fluctuation caused by the imbalance of the world's military power, or was there some force behind the scenes interfering?

The best way to get the details is to ask Fushiguro Shiji directly, but they are not familiar with each other yet. Moreover... Jiang Lai is not sure whether Shiji is telling the truth.

As a bounty hunter and the best gigolo(?), Fushiguro is naturally adept at the art of speaking, which makes it difficult to judge whether it is truth or lie.

Jiang Lai: Sure enough, the unruly adults who have been through the ups and downs of society are the most difficult to deal with!! QAQ

After thinking for two seconds, Jiang Lai put away his phone.

Forget it, I'll take it step by step when the time comes. Write down these confusing points first, and then explore them one by one when the time is right.

——

Jiang Lai is quite satisfied with the house he rented. It has a good location, convenient transportation, good indoor lighting, and most importantly, it comes with all the furniture (which is really rare in the Japanese rental industry).

But even so, on the second day of his stay, he still had a lot of personal items to buy. So after searching for Shen'er's relevant information, Jiang Lai went downstairs to the nearby shopping mall.

When entering the mall, Jiang Lai also paid special attention to the recognition sign issued by the regulatory commission above the door.

The elegant black and white iris logo is inlaid on the top, and its surface ripples with a certain kind of inherent glimmer, as if it is breathing with life.

...Okay. This effect is indeed a bit difficult to imitate. Jiang Lai only glanced at it a few times, then retracted his gaze and stepped into the shopping mall.

The moment he stepped through the door, he vaguely felt as if he had passed through something——

Jiang Lai: “?”

Jiang Lai paused slightly, but he did not stop. Only when he walked into the center of the crowd did he slowly slow down his pace and fall into thought.

He knew that he was no longer an ordinary person in the strict sense (after all, he could see cursed spirits, and because of the speculation on the forum, he had some kind of Schrödinger's ability).

Although he used the necklace to maintain his ordinary state in front of others, he could see and sense something special... The feeling just now was a bit like a barrier or a scan.

Is this the effect of the sign issued by the regulatory agency? Jiang Lai's mind was wavering. Could it be a collaboration with the magic world for monitoring?

But this kind of record of whereabouts always makes me feel uncomfortable (or maybe I’m just overthinking it).

...Well, no matter what, fortunately I have the feather necklace, so it is not a problem for the cursed energy to blur, distort, or hide. Regardless of whether the mark is a scan record or a monitoring report, it is essentially ineffective against me~

This mall has a wide variety of items and a lot of traffic. Jiang Lai also caught a glimpse of a boy with an urchin head who looked very similar to Fushiguro Megumi in the mall... He was not sure if it was him.

But he did not explore further and left the mall after buying all the necessary daily necessities.

Jiang Lai was in a good mood and was walking home with his shopping bags. On the way, he heard the sound of a message alert and took out his mobile phone to take a look.

It was a new email - it contained a customer service link from the rental agency, asking about housing experience and whether room change services were needed.

The trial period for the house that Jiang Lai rented was three days. Although he had basically decided to rent it, he still didn't make a firm decision just in case.

Therefore, he clicked on the link and gave the customer service a simple reply: [The accommodation experience was good, but Mr. Ghost's courtesy was average. Overall, it did not affect my rest. I will stay for another two days and then give feedback on whether I will rent it.]

The customer service representative on the other side read the message instantly, but did not reply for a while. Jiang Lai guessed that it might be because it mentioned "Mr. Ghost" (although it was indeed the truth).

Jiang Lai (Fujiya expression): I am very happy with this.jpg

However, when mentioning the ghost resident in the room, Jiang Lai couldn't help but recall the souls of Matsuda Jinpei and Morobushi Kagemitsu.

At that time, they also met by chance, and after a long period of trial and error, they gradually got to know each other and became "family". In the end, they finally used the author's consciousness and the world's consciousness to revive and create a happy ending...

Recalling the past, Jiang Lai showed a faint smile on his face.

By the way, should we ask them about their knowledge of souls and use it as a reference? Although there are definitely differences between different worlds (for example, the souls in the scientific world cannot control external objects), there are definitely similarities.

Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. Before you have any further contact with Mr. Ghost, it will be more beneficial to have more information.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lai subconsciously opened the group chat. However, he hesitated again at the moment of typing, and his shaking hands caused the unfinished sentence to be sent out.

[#Good Luck Comes#: I think]

[#Mouse mirror working overtime again#:? ]

[#Big Cat's Cat Beard#: What's wrong?]

I don't know what time it is in the scientific world on the other side, but Matsuda and Jingguang can see the group message immediately. Xiao Zhao is not online, probably busy in the laboratory.

[#Good Luck Comes#: I wanted to ask a question, but I don’t think it’s a good idea…]

[#又在工作过的镜鏡#: What's good or bad? We're so familiar with each other, why should we be polite? Just say it directly (七彩炫酷推镜鏡.gif)]

[#大貓的貓胡子#: Have you encountered any difficulties, Jiang Lai? ]

[#Big Cat's Cat Beard#: (hot ginger soup.jpg)]

Jiang Tang? ? ? Jiang Lai, who was still hesitating in front of the screen, suddenly stood up subconsciously!

Ginger soup, ginger tea, and ginger cubes are absolutely delicious foods from Jianglai!

(#大貓的貓胡子# has withdrawn a message)

[#大貓的貓胡子#: Sorry, I sent the wrong emoji (^^) What did you want to ask just now? Ask it, don’t handle things alone. ]

Jiang Lai coughed and replied by tapping the keyboard of his mobile phone.

[#Good Luck Lai Lin#: It's okay, I'm safe, I just have a small question to ask...]

[#Another overtime sunglasses#: Bomb disposal related? Are there guys who plant bombs everywhere?]

[#大貓的貓胡子#: Performing on the spot? Did you forget any details of the sniper attack? （^^）]

[#Good Luck Comes#: ...Ah, no!!]

——And the two types mentioned above are not [small consultation questions] at all! !

After another two-second pause, Jiang Lai typed in.

[#Good Luck Comes#: Uh, actually I just want to know...what it's like to be a ghost?]

[#Big cat's whiskers#:? ]

[#Mouse mirror working overtime again#:? ]

[#Another Overtime Sunglasses#: Are you really okay! ? Don't be upset! Although the world of curses is a bit cruel, there is no need to start thinking about becoming a ghost so early! ! ]

[#Good Luck Comes#: I'm not depressed! I always get excellent marks on my mental health tests——]

[#大貓的貓胡子#: Hmm… Although I know that Jiang Lai’s comics’ underworld filter effect is very good, but, is it possible that in the new series you have already gone to the underworld and turned into a ghost?]

[#Good Luck Comes#: Ahem, the filter effect of the underworld is not that great, really not that great——]

In order to reassure the family members in the science world and prevent them from letting their thoughts wander and having wild thoughts, Jiang Lai quickly explained.

[#Good Luck Comes#: I just got a new ghost roommate, so I want to learn more about the soul body so that I can gain an advantage in the tactical tug of war.]

He also told the other party's identity: [and the ghost roommate, the legendary Daddy Shen.]

After sending the message, Jiang Lai raised his head and moved his spine slightly. In the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure diagonally behind him on the street from the reflection of a shop window on the side.

Black hair, standard high school attire—it’s Megumi Fushiguro!

...Oh, you are really talking about Cao Cao, Cao Cao’s son is here.

Jiang Lai raised his eyebrows slightly. Did the other person just happen to pass by here, or has he been following him since the mall just now?

He first paid close attention to the situation around him - as it turned out, Mr. Gojo, Yuji Itadori and No Rose Kugizaki were not nearby.

This shouldn't be some kind of group mission to find me... In any case, let's get rid of it first.

He was silent for a moment, quickly replied in the group chat "Contact me later", and then put away his phone.

Jiang Lai had already developed proficient anti-tracking and anti-reconnaissance skills in the scientific world, so he easily got rid of the person behind him. He also bought some things at the convenience store next door.

Walking out of the convenience store and crossing the road ahead, Jiang Lai caught a glimpse of Fushiguro Megumi again - this time she had already walked in front of him.

He's still nearby... But he'll probably be gone soon. Jiang Lai withdrew his gaze and walked calmly on his way home.

Turn right at the corner ahead and walk a little further to the Asazawa Apartment where he currently lives.

At the corner, Fushiguro Megumi seemed to notice something and turned her head slightly, but then she seemed to notice nothing and turned to the right as usual.

Jiang Lai had no intention of following the other party, he just wanted to go back to the apartment - although it was a bit unexpected that Fushiguro Megumi turned right in front of him, but he did not stop moving forward.

There is no shelter on this section of road after the turn, the streets are clean and tidy, and there are not many pedestrians.

Jiang Lai was thinking about how to communicate with Fushiguro Shijiro after returning home tonight, as well as the subsequent plot layout. However, all his thoughts were gathered after he stepped into the door of Asazawa Apartment.

The sea urchin-headed boy stood at the entrance of the stairs, his body tense, his lips pursed straight, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring straight at the person approaching!

Jiang Lai: “?” Why is the other party here? ?

Jiang Lai's heart paused slightly, but he still maintained an indifferent expression on the surface, raising his brown eyes slightly, revealing nothing.

At the same time, Jiang Lai's subconscious analysis of the details allowed him to see that the person in front of him was nervous.

Fushiguro Megumi's face remained calm, his hands hanging down as if ready for something. He spoke calmly, "... Come with me to the apartment. What can I do for you?"

Who is following whom... Jiang Lai raised his eyebrows slightly, then reacted quickly.

Wait, does that mean he lives here too? (But now, Megumi Fushiguro should be living in a technical college dormitory, right? Even if he has a house, it should be in Saitama Prefecture?)

As thoughts flowed through his mind, Jiang Lai maintained a calm expression, preparing for his next words and gesture.