He could sense that although the skeletal ghost was powerful, it wasn't free; rather, there was a mutually restraining relationship between it and the long-haired woman.

Meanwhile, the passengers were unharmed because the skeleton demon restrained those bizarre creatures that were running rampant; it's a chain of events.

Therefore, the other party had no intention of attacking proactively, and Chu Jiang's eyes had not suffered any damage beyond their limits. Logically speaking, he should not have suffered such serious injuries.

As Chu Jiang calmly analyzed the situation, suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his eyes!

The pain almost made Chu Jiang cry out. He clenched his teeth so hard that his lips bled, just to keep himself from making a sound.

As the inexplicable pain gradually subsided, Chu Jiang's vision became blurry, and he could see things again.

After the pain subsided completely, Chu Jiang discovered that he could see not only more clearly and farther than before, but also zoom in and out on details of distant scenes.

At the same time, those supernatural objects became even clearer in Chu Jiang's eyes; when he concentrated, his gaze could even penetrate some thinner objects.

This surprised Chu Jiang, who turned his head to look at the glass porthole.

Then he noticed that part of his pupils had turned grayish-white; to be precise, the change occurred in the center of his black pupils.

This grayish-white color is very light, and outsiders wouldn't be able to see it unless they looked closely; even if someone did notice it, they would probably just think that Chu Jiang was sick.

Chu Jiang stared at his reflection for a few seconds before shaking his head and looking away.

This is troublesome; the Blood Hand Ghost's erosion of the body is intensifying.

Of course, Chu Jiang also gained stronger abilities as a result. This is just the beginning; the further he goes, the more he will be able to see...

It's all very simple: the power of the Skeleton Ghost stimulated the Blood Hand Ghost within Chu Jiang's body. This ghost was a complete ghost, not just someone with only a right hand.

Because his eyes were attacked by supernatural forces, the Blood Hand Ghost instinctively retaliated, causing some of the supernatural forces to penetrate into Chu Jiang's eyes.

This is only the initial stage of erosion. In the end, Chu Jiang's eyes will probably change to a completely different color, just like the boy not far away.

At this moment, Chu Jiang turned his head and looked at the skeleton ghost again, and nothing had happened. Even if he stared directly at the two balls of ghost fire, it would be the same.

Chu Jiang watched for a while before looking away, deciding to ask the long-haired woman what had happened after she woke up.

......

Three hours later, the plane finally landed slowly. The sound of the landing and the vibration of the fuselage woke the long-haired woman from her slumber.

The moment she opened her eyes, the entire airplane cabin, which looked like a painting of hell, was instantly cleared.

All the strange objects vanished, including the tall white skull behind the woman.

Meanwhile, the passengers felt much more comfortable. Many of them felt inexplicably depressed that day, and some even wondered if they were experiencing airsickness.

After waking up, the woman took off her sunglasses and headphones, rubbed her eyes, and exclaimed, "I actually fell asleep! I haven't slept in so long."

After saying that, she looked at Chu Jiang next to her with a slightly apologetic expression, "There must have been some issues while I was asleep, right? But I took precautions, so it shouldn't have had a big impact."

Chu Jiang pointed to his eyes without expression.

The long-haired woman observed carefully and quickly understood what had happened.

This made her even more embarrassed. "It seems like you've been corrupted even more. How about I make it up to you?"

Before the woman could finish speaking, the boy appeared in front of them in a sinister manner, staring intently at the woman.

The way the boy appeared was terrifying, like a ghost in a horror movie, appearing in front of you in the blink of an eye.

Fortunately, only a few people saw this scene, and they were rubbing their eyes frantically. If more people had seen it, it might have caused a small commotion.

"Little friend, we've never met before, have we? Why are you so hostile towards me?" The long-haired woman looked at the other person with a smile.

The boy didn't speak, he just looked at her.

The middle-aged fat man also saw this scene, but he was somewhat helpless.

As the plane came to a complete stop, passengers began to collect their luggage and prepare to disembark.

Seeing this, the woman looked at Chu Jiang and said, "I have something to do right now. How about you come to Research Institute No. 21 in the next couple of days when you have time? I'll make it up to you then."

Chu Jiang was somewhat surprised, "You're also from the research institute?"

"Since we're on the same side, then forget it. I joined the company there."

Although he didn't truly consider the research institute his home, Chu Jiang felt it necessary to build good relationships with his future colleagues, even if they might not be in the same department, since he was joining the organization.

"Oh, a newbie. I'm back here for a meeting. There's something going on at work, so they called a group of team leaders over."

As she spoke, the long-haired woman stood up and began to walk out with the flow of people. "Let's talk about it after you officially start working here."

Captain? This was the first time Chu Jiang had heard this title.

Is it a position even higher than the person in charge? This woman is definitely not simple...

Seeing the woman leave, the boy in black quickly followed, and the middle-aged fat man also hurriedly followed. The group soon disappeared into the crowd.

Chu Jiang was among the last to disembark, to avoid being drawn into the conflict between the two.

When he entered the airport, both the long-haired woman and the boy in black seemed to have already left.

Great, Chu Jiang plans to go to the hotel first, as the scheduled time is not until 2 PM.

......

The city where Chu Jiang lives is called Yunjing City.

However, the research institute's headquarters are not located in the city, but in a remote suburb.

This is normal, because the headquarters needs to study ghosts and seal many ghosts, which inevitably leads to certain security risks.

Therefore, the headquarters absolutely cannot be located in the city, not even on the outskirts. It must be located outside the city, and there must be a considerable distance between them as a buffer zone.

At the same time, due to the city's unique characteristics, it is probably the safest city in the country.

After Chu Jiang arrived here, he was picked up and dropped off by a dedicated person. The service staff were very professional, and he didn't need to worry about anything throughout the process.

At 1:30 PM sharp, Chu Jiang boarded a bulletproof steel-plated vehicle and headed towards the deserted mountain area...

Chapter Sixty-Nine, Research Institute No. 21

At 2 p.m., after passing numerous guard posts, the armored vehicle finally stopped in front of a massive metal gate. This gate was entirely embedded in the mountainside.

As soon as Chu Jiang got out of the car, the driver drove away, leaving him alone in front of the closed metal door.

Chu Jiang looked up and saw that the door was at least twenty meters high and nearly ten meters wide. It didn't seem like it was for people to enter or exit, but rather for giant robots.

Looking around, Chu Jiang noticed numerous traces of human excavation on both sides of the mountain; among them were dark cave entrances. If he dared to act recklessly here, he would likely be immediately suppressed by heavy firepower and riddled with bullets.

Chu Jiang calmly made a phone call, "Mr. Han, I've arrived."

"Okay, I'll come out to meet you."

A few minutes later, a small metal door, the normal height type, was opened separately on the main metal door.

The door slides open to the side, and before it opens, you can't see any gap at all, which is quite high-tech.

A middle-aged man in his thirties, wearing a white lab coat, walked out of the door. He was wearing glasses, was rather thin, had a kind face, and a smile on his face.

"Welcome to Research Institute No. 21."

After shaking hands with Chu Jiang, the Level 3 researcher named Han Zhengde led his men inside.

"Nice to meet you. I'm the researcher who will be conducting your comprehensive assessment today. I've reviewed your information; the recommender is listed as 'Li Bu Huo,' right?"

“He and I have known each other for a long time, so don’t worry, I will take good care of you.”

As Chu Jiang looked at the interior furnishings of the building, he asked, "Can you help me cheat?"

Han Zhengde paused for a moment, then said, "No, I can only try my best to make things convenient for you within the rules and regulations."

"OK, thanks."

To be honest, Chu Jiang hadn't expected this. Li Bu Huo seemed to have quite a network of connections, being familiar with people at headquarters despite being away for so long.

Inside the research institute, the main colors are white and silver-white, making it look like the interior of a spaceship in a movie. The floors, walls, and ceilings are all made of metal, and the interior is divided into multiple areas, each with a different function.

According to Han Zhengde, the site covers an area of ​​several hundred thousand square meters, with seven floors above ground and fourteen floors underground, for a total of twenty-one floors.

The name of the research institute is also related to the number of floors here.

In addition, this comprehensive inspection will only be conducted on the first, second, and third floors, and will not be carried out in other places.

As Chu Jiang continued his journey, he did not see anyone until he passed through several metal detection gates, at which point a closed gate appeared before him.

Han Zhengde went up to verify his fingerprints and iris scans, and also had Chu Jiang do a "visitor verification".

"Only after entering this place can you officially enter the first level."

As Han Zhengde finished speaking, the door opened, and Chu Jiang was surprised to find that it was a large hall.

Employees were coming and going inside; some were answering phones behind glass counters; some were carrying documents and passing by; and some were adjusting elevator equipment and lifting platforms.

There's even a huge screen on the right side of the lobby, where some employees who have some free time can sit casually in front of it, drinking coffee and chatting with their colleagues.

Everything here looks normal, without a trace of the supernatural. If you didn't know better, you'd think it was some high-tech company with a 996 work schedule.

The two entered without causing any disturbance. Han Zhengde took the lead and walked forward, saying, "Come on, let me give you a full physical examination first."

After crossing the lobby, the two entered the quiet medical area.

......

Chu Jiang's physical examination felt similar to what he would get at a hospital. It included measurements of height, vision, and blood pressure, as well as a complete blood count, ultrasound, gastroscopy, and electroencephalogram (EEG).

The projects here are more numerous and complex, and Chu Jiang couldn't understand what some of the instruments were for.

For example, in the final step, a staff member took Chu Jiang to look in an old mirror. The mirror was set in an old, faded black wooden dressing table, and looked like an antique.

......

Because the research institute's medical area does not accept outside patients, there are very few patients, and the corresponding reports are completed very quickly.

Half an hour later, Han Zhengde, holding a thick stack of reports, said to Chu Jiang, "Your health is fine, but you're a little anemic."

"As for the degree of being corrupted by the ghost, it can only be considered a primary level in general; however, the corruption of your right hand is quite severe, and your eyes have also shown some symptoms of corruption."

"Therefore, after you officially join the company, we still recommend that you accept the solution provided by the research institute."

Chu Jiang nodded. "What's next?"

"Let's see what kind of ghost you have. We need to go to the testing site to find out."

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