Chapter 13 Jiang Lai: Experienced.jpg

When he heard the news that Kei lived next door, a complex expression crossed Fushiguro Shige's face, but he was very good at emotional management and adjusted himself in just a breath.

Jiang Lai noticed that the ghost in front of him had just unconsciously placed his right hand on the back of his left hand. He also glanced down imperceptibly.

Body language can often reveal a lot of unspoken emotions. He saw a few bandages wrapped around Fushiguro's left hand - uh, why did the soul deliberately create these bandages?

...Is it a clothing habit, or is there something hidden underneath?

Jiang Lai did not stare at Shen'er's left hand for a long time. He naturally looked away and met the eyes of the man with drooping sea urchin hair in front of him.

Fushiguro Shiori had returned to his usual lazy and casual self by this time: "Oh, this is unexpected news. I haven't been out to see it."

At this moment, he had no intention of hiding it, but admitted it openly. He knew that Jiang Lai had probably figured it out, so he had no intention of hiding it any further.

"Can't get out?" After the other party answered directly, Jiang Lai also asked directly, "Are you trapped in this house?"

"To be precise, it's not this room." Fushiguro Shigeu denied, then suddenly raised his eyes and asked, "What's the full name?"

Jiang Lai paused for a moment before realizing what the other party wanted to ask: "Fushiguro Megumi."

"Your last name is not Zenin..." Upon hearing this, Fushiguro Shigeu chuckled.

Mr. Ghost seemed to be in a better mood. Jiang Lai leaned back on the sofa. In the quiet room, only the light breathing of one person could be heard.

They looked at each other calmly.

In silence, Jiang Lai blinked and spoke first: "First of all, I have no ill intentions. I just want to make a deal with you - if you are willing to accept it."

"You can call me Jiang Lai." It was only at this moment that he truly introduced himself.

Fushiguro Shier stared at Jiang Lai for a while, then the corners of his scarred lips curled up slightly, and he said in a long voice: "I always take jobs that pay well."

Mr. Ghost floated a little closer, shortening the distance between them.

After several attempts, they finally let go of some of their identities and revealed their identities to their employers and bounty hunters.

For two people with different thoughts, this is the most convenient way to communicate and the most suitable cooperation model.

——

Jiang Lai's request was actually not difficult. He said he just wanted to hire Shi'er to cooperate with him.

Fushiguro Shiori raised his eyebrows: "Cooperation?"

"To what extent can you control inanimate objects?" Jiang Lai asked in detail.

"As you can see, you can use inanimate objects in a simple way - such as turning the lock on and off, but you can't transmit information. And continuous use, such as watching TV, is limited in time."

Jiang Lai continued, "Besides, it can't be used 100% of the time. It will seem like there will be some obstacles, like the inevitable snowflake effect."

"I am a ghost after all." Fushiguro Shige snorted and laughed, "Don't expect too much from a ghost."

"Besides that." Jiang Lai pointed to the glass on the table in front of the sofa, "Can you touch the real things in reality?"

"Under normal circumstances, that's not allowed." Fushiguro Shigeki stretched his arm forward, and his translucent fingers pierced through the glass on the table.

"But?"

"However, if you concentrate, you can move a certain distance." Fushiguro Shigeki put his hand on the cup again, and the glass on the table was moved forward a little by the soul and stopped at the edge.

Well, it really looks like a horror movie. Jiang Lai complained in his heart. Whether it is the TV that automatically turns on with snow without power, or the empty glass that falls off the table for no reason, it will indeed bring great mental pressure to people in daily life...

Jiang Lai's imagination only lasted for a moment, and he quickly came back to his senses and asked the most important question:

"Well, can you suspend any danger that comes my way - a stabbing knife, a falling tile?"

This is what Jiang Lai wants to ask most.

The reason why he made a deal with Fushiguro Shigeki was to use the invisible soul's control over non-living objects to create a model similar to no bottom line, or at least a space manipulation effect.

Fushiguro Shiori turned his head and raised his eyebrows curiously. "You want me to be your bodyguard? I have to be clear in advance that I can't be the same as before in my current state."

"It's okay. I don't have such high expectations." Jiang Lai smiled. "Can you do it? Just suspend the object close to me."

"If it's just suspension, then maybe it's possible." Fushiguro shrugged, "But you have to know that as a ghost, an object with momentum is coming towards you. Even if I can help you suspend, it can only be for a few seconds. Less than ten seconds."

Fushiguro Shigekiru considered himself a fairly reliable bounty hunter, so he should explain this to his employer in advance to avoid trouble for both of them in the future and causing a lot of trouble by delaying the mission.

"A few seconds will be enough." Jiang Lai nodded. He knew that as long as the effect of the comic book's appearance and pause could be achieved, it would be fine. He continued to ask, "Is there a time limit for your appearance?"

"I guess so." Fushiguro Shige answered, "Controlling non-living objects consumes energy, and I need to rest. So I used to rest during the day and wait to watch the late-night gambling column at midnight."

This makes sense, Jiang Lai thought. After all, being transparent is lonely and boring, and sleeping is also a way to kill time.

Fushiguro Shier's answer was very frank - at least on the surface, very frank. This surprised Jiang Lai a little.

Perhaps the other party feels that there is no need to lie at the time of the transaction. After all, only by showing one's ability can one redeem more transaction chips.

Fushiguro Shige's honesty also reflects that... perhaps the chips he wants will be a little troublesome.

Jiang Lai's mind was racing, his hands crossed, and he continued to ask, "You just said 'I'm not trapped in this room', so what is restraining you? You didn't question my request for a bodyguard of [suspended items], which means you tacitly agreed to go out with me."

"It will be easy if you can see me." Fushiguro Shigeki smiled and raised the corner of his scarred lips.

He floated leisurely, guiding Jiang Lai to the painting hanging on the window side of the living room.

This is a landscape painting for decoration. The elements are common trees, rivers, and houses.

... Could it be that Fushiguro Shinobu is possessed in the painting? It's not a good idea to take this thing out. Jiang Lai hesitated.

Fushiguro raised his eyes and said, "Inside this painting."

Jiang Lai raised his hand to move the painting. The frame, which had not been moved for many years, was covered with a thin layer of dust. In the middle of the painting and the frame, there was a small rectangular locust wood pendant.

He picked up the card and felt a cool wooden texture with an unknown spell drawn on it.

"That's it. I'll rest inside." Fushiguro Shier affirmed, "I can't be too far away from it. If you take it out, I can naturally go out too."

"Is this the reason why you are stuck here?" Jiang Lai stared at the talisman on it and rubbed it with his hand.

"No." Fushiguro Shiji said with certainty, "Although I don't know what this is specifically, the reason for my stay has nothing to do with it."

It seems that Shen Er knows the reason for his stay. Jiang Lai sorted out the clues in his mind. At present, this card fall can allow Shen Er to rest, but it will also limit his range of activities.

In addition to these, there is a very crucial link hidden in it.

——Who brought this possessed amulet here in the first place?

The question hung in his throat, and Jiang Lai raised his head. Fushiguro Shier, who was floating on the side, seemed to be able to guess what the person next to him was thinking, and said lazily: "When I became conscious, it was here."

Oh, that's true. Matsuda and Kagemitsu both said that the soul body has an unconscious period at first. It seems that the answer to this mystery can only be found later.

Jiang Lai looked down at the card pendant in his hand again, curled his lips, and smiled brightly: "If I carry this with me, it won't cost me my virility, right?"

It seems like a joke, but it hides real doubts.

Fushiguro Shiori raised his eyelids and said, "I have no idea about your lifespan." Although his words were casual, his tone was firm.

"I thought you wanted to be resurrected?" Jiang Lai put his hand on his chin. "As a reward for the deal, I can try to help you be resurrected. Don't doubt it. Just like I can see you differently from other people, I naturally have a unique way to do it."

By analogy with the experience of helping Matsuda and Keimitsu to revive in the scientific world, and using the [belief] of people in both worlds to complete the settings, it should also work in the world of sorcery, he thought.

However, the person in front of him refused bluntly: "I have no interest in resurrection." There was no hesitation in the answer.

This made Jiang Lai slightly stunned: "Don't want to be resurrected...? Then what kind of reward do you want?"

"Two points. If you agree, I will fully cooperate." Fushiguro raised his finger. "First, just like before, just give me the money."

Jiang Lai hesitated: "Uh, should I put a pot and burn some paper money for you?"

Fushiguro Shiori: "...I want real money, not burnt money."

Mr. Gui said that he used to be a bounty hunter, and money transactions were the most common and customary thing for him.

Although I am now a spirit and cannot enjoy many things in person, I can certainly play my favorite gambling.

If you have money, you can place a bet.

Jiang Lai: If you keep thinking about it, there will be a response.jpg

After a brief discussion, the two agreed on a salary amount and settled it on a daily basis.

As for the bank account, that was not a problem. Jiang Lai had the skills he had honed in the scientific community to create a fake account that could not be discovered. He even took the time to open one for Fushiguro Shinji on the spot, so that the other party would feel more at ease.

After agreeing on the salary, Jiang Lai asked, "Then what's the second point?"

Fushiguro Shiori raised his drooping eyes and said in a low voice: "I have no interest in resurrection. I just want to go wherever I want to go."

Jiang Lai was stunned for a few seconds before he understood what the other party meant.

——Return to true death, and go to the other side that may or may not exist.

"Do you want to get rid of the state of soul retention?" He did not agree rashly, but answered carefully, "If it is within my ability, I can consider helping you - provided that you tell me the reason."

The translucent ghost now floated to the living room window, looking out as if carelessly. Jiang Lai followed his gaze.

At midnight, through the glass, you can see the ever-burning neon lights of the distant buildings. The iris pattern inlaid on the top is particularly bright at night.

Then, Fushiguro Shigeu retracted his gaze and laughed:

"You can see me, recognize me, know my son's name, have the ability to pay a relatively high reward, master network technology beyond the average person, and can analyze the situation rationally - I think you are not an ordinary person who has strayed from the world of spells."

As expected, the other party had been silently observing and testing. Jiang Lai's mind was full of thoughts, but on the surface he was still smiling.

"But if you come to help me... I'm afraid you can't do it." There was no contempt or ridicule in his words, just a calm statement of fact, "It's not what it appears to be."

Although he didn't say anything directly, but considering what I just saw and the actual situation, he should be talking about... the regulatory commission?

There is something wrong with this organization. Jiang Lai tilted his head slightly, but did not say anything more, just waiting for Fushiguro Shige's next words.

"So, I don't actually need you to do it yourself." Fushiguro laughed softly, "The second point of the deal is just that you need to bring a few words - but the condition is that you have to make him believe the content of these words."

"A message? To whom?" Jiang Lai poured himself a glass of water and said, "Your son?"

"No." Fushiguro shook his head, half turned his face, and said, "Although I have never been out, I don't know the specific situation outside. But Rokugan - he must be the strongest now."

...Gojo Satoru! Jiang Lai's heart skipped a beat.

When Jiang Lai heard this answer, his heart was slightly moved, but he was not that surprised.

Well, I guess I was prepared. The name spoken by "Heaven and Tyrant" Shinobu is definitely not an ordinary person.

I just don't understand what Shonu meant by wanting me to deliver a message to Gojo Satoru and to make sure that he believes it.

Jiang Lai thought jokingly: He couldn't be planning a double-deal to cheat the young master of the Gojo family, right?

Of course, he knew that this was not the case and that it might be something troublesome.

Since I am the only person who can truly communicate with him at the moment (it is even impossible to rely on inanimate objects to transmit information), I have entrusted all these matters to myself.

But what if the message is misleading? There is a chance that someone else might get hurt or you might get hurt by mistake.

Moreover, he currently does not know what the relationship between him and Gojo Satoru is under the influence of world consciousness...

Jiang Lai narrowed his eyes and replied briskly: "I can help pass on the message. But whether he believes it or not is his problem."

"..." Fushiguro was floating, lost in thought.

Jiang Lai interrupted his thoughts and continued slowly: "Compared to the proposal just now, you might as well choose me and tell me the information of that organization in detail."

The black-haired young man gently placed the cup back on the table and smiled.

"Maybe I can find a way to become the boss?"