Chapter 148 Keep your anger to yourself
Pei Xingyao's exclamation instantly drew the attention of everyone present.
They all looked up at the same time, and when they saw Du Qian's transparent figure again, they still couldn't help but feel excited.
Zhong Wan did the same. She subconsciously looked up and saw the faint black mist that had been slowly appearing in the center of the living room condense again. Du Qian, dressed in a blue robe, stood there quietly.
Compared to last night, his figure was indeed a bit blurry, but the trace of sorrow between his brows had faded, and his eyes were much clearer.
Director Qin and his team immediately stood up, looking at Du Qian with serious and respectful expressions.
Two of the professors looked particularly excited.
When Lin Yan'an helped Zhong Wan into the living room, Du Qian's phantom was standing on the drawing paper, calmly discussing something with the two professors.
As if he heard their movements, Du Qian stopped speaking, turned to face Zhong Wan and the other woman, and nodded solemnly again: "Thank you for your help yesterday, Madam Lin. I am ashamed to have troubled you with your efforts."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan quickly bowed in return: "Mr. Du, you are too kind. Your lifelong pursuit of truth is admirable. It is my honor to be able to help you."
Her voice was still weak, but her eyes were very bright.
Director Qin stepped forward, his sharp gaze falling on Zhong Wan. Looking at her still slightly pale face and recalling the information he had gathered last night, his eyes softened considerably: "Hello, Comrade Zhong Wan. Let me formally introduce myself. I am Qin Yuan, and I am in charge of managing these kinds of... special affairs."
He spoke cautiously and with a gentle expression: "Your abilities are extraordinary, and you have worked hard to face things alone in the past."
Zhong Wan was taken aback. She saw Director Qin look at her with gentle eyes and an appreciative yet sincere gaze, and continue, "Please forgive me for inquiring about your past without your consent."
"Mr. Lin has already given us a brief explanation."
"You are an excellent and kind child. From now on, we will support you and you will no longer have to fight alone."
"As for what happened before, we need you to give a brief report. Right now, the most important thing is to recover your health and assist us."
Zhong Wan had imagined countless times what she would face after confessing, but she never expected their attitude to be so kind.
She pursed her lips, looked at Director Qin, and nodded solemnly: "Okay, no problem."
Director Qin nodded slightly, looking at Zhong Wan with admiration in his eyes, his serious face softening considerably: "The purpose of our trip is twofold: first, to confirm the authenticity and value of Mr. Du and the 'Records of Folk Customs'; and second, to assess the specific circumstances, so that we can formulate subsequent research plans."
"At present, Mr. Du and the 'Records of Folk Customs' have immeasurable historical value, so it is necessary for the state to intervene in their protection and research."
He paused, looked at Zhong Wan, and his tone became much more serious: "But don't worry, we also value your abilities and the price you paid to communicate with Mr. Du."
"We also hope to establish cooperation with you on the premise of ensuring your physical and mental health. Your safety and freedom will be the top priority, and I assure you on behalf of the organization."
His tone was unquestionable and full of sincerity.
Lin Yan'an felt much relieved upon hearing this.
Zhong Wan felt the same way. Her previously worried heart was instantly comforted, and she quickly nodded: "I understand, I am willing to cooperate."
"Um."
Director Qin smiled and nodded slowly as he looked at her: "Then, if I may ask, how does Mr. Du obtain the energy he needs for his daily activities?"
"Is it just the food Lin... Yan'an cooked?"
Looking at his expectant eyes and pondering his question, Zhong Wan subconsciously turned to look at Du Qian's figure, which was even more blurred than yesterday, and couldn't help but ask in her mind, "System, what's going on? Do ghosts need energy too?"
Of course, just as you humans need to breathe, ghosts also need energy to sustain themselves.
"Then why do some ghosts slowly dissipate?"
Zhong Wan was immediately filled with doubt and couldn't help but ask again.
[Energy depleted, or obsession resolved.]
The system's response was concise and emotionless.
The vast majority of ghosts linger in the human world due to their intense obsessions. Their very existence is a process of constantly consuming energy. If this energy is not replenished in time, they will gradually weaken until they dissipate.
When their core obsessions are satisfied or resolved, the foundation supporting their existence disappears. With the obsession gone, the ghosts are freed, their consciousness dissipates, and their energy returns to nature.
Zhong Wan understood, her expression calm, but thinking about her general store and Sui Sui's evaluation of Lin Yan'an, she still felt somewhat puzzled.
As if sensing her confusion, the system continued, "[Lin Yan'an has a special constitution and a unique energy field around him. Therefore, only food he personally prepares can nourish ghosts, while humans can eat it without feeling any difference.]"
As for the general store, its location is special, making it a good place to gather yin energy. In addition, the host has lived there for a long time, and the subtle influence of some functions of this system has already transformed the location into a good place for ghosts to cultivate their obsessions.
The system's explanation instantly made Zhong Wan realize the truth. Listening to its emotionless voice and thinking about Zhong Suisui, who had been forcibly taken back because of her, she couldn't help but ask with concern, "Where's Suisui? How is she?"
It's fine, it's still asleep. Once you repay the debt of merit points, it will be able to leave.
Merit points,
Zhong Wan sighed softly: "Can I pay off the debt with RMB? You said one good deed is worth one million."
No! You have to pay back what you owe.
"..."
Zhong Wan protested, "Then why can merit points be exchanged for RMB, but RMB can't be exchanged for merit points?"
[System rules state, if you disagree, keep it to yourself.]
Very good, excellent.
Zhong Wan rolled her eyes, speechless.
"Comrade Zhong Wan?"
Director Qin's questioning yet concerned words rang in her ears, and Zhong Wan quickly snapped back to reality: "Sorry, I was a little distracted."
Without waiting for his reply, she organized her thoughts and looked at him to explain: "Director Qin, the existence of ghostly obsessions does indeed require a special kind of energy to maintain. I will temporarily call that energy Yin Qi."
"Mr. Du's current state mainly relies on the yin energy inherent in my paintings as a temporary vessel, but this is like a battery that will continue to be consumed."
After she finished speaking, she turned her head to look at Lin Yan'an, her eyes gentle: "His constitution is special, and Sui Sui prefers the food he makes, plus the characters I wrote for him,"
At this point, Zhong Wan looked at Lin Yan'an and was about to speak when...
Then I saw him considerately take a few out of his pocket and hand them over.
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