Watching Zhang Chao's message.
Zhang Wei replied:
"Zhang Wei": Don't you know the ghost's strength? At least have a general idea, I don't believe you take on a job without any investigation.
Ghosts have strengths and weaknesses; strong ghosts can be formidable opponents even for powerful ghost exorcists.
Precisely because of this.
Ghost exorcists, to ensure they act according to their capabilities, investigate the events of a ghost exorcism mission beforehand, making a rough judgment to see if they can handle the ghost involved.
As a descendant of the Maoshan Sect, Zhang Chao couldn't possibly be unaware of this.
As expected.
"Zhang Chao": Of course, I did some investigation. According to my findings, if there is a ghost involved this time, it should be an ordinary one, not too powerful.
"Ordinary ghosts don't yield much system points,"
Zhang Wei muttered, pouting.
At this moment.
"Zhang Chao": Zhang Wei, are you going to take this side job with us?
"Zhang Wei": No, since it's an ordinary ghost job, the price won't be high. You and Wu Nian probably won't get much, and if you add me, you'll barely get anything. Forget it.
"Zhang Wei": Let's talk business, when are you guys coming to Luxia City.
"Zhang Chao": Tomorrow!
"Zhang Wei": (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ So soon?! Lu Benwei hammers keyboard.jpg
"Zhang Chao": Haha, because I accepted the job today, decided to go to Luxia City tonight, and have a flight tomorrow at 10:10 AM.
"Zhang Wei": Alright, I'll pick you guys up tomorrow. I'm busy now.
"Zhang Chao": Busy with what? I knew you'd reply instantly. Are you at a hotel? Tell me, who are you currently pounding?
"Zhang Chao": Don't say anything else, Zhang Wei, no matter who you're with, I command you, go all out! Uphold the dignity of our Zhang clan!
...
The next day.
Luxia City Airport.
Zhang Wei arrived at the airport early to wait.
A short while later.
Wu Nian and Zhang Chao emerged from the arrival gate.
"Amitabha."
Wu Nian clasped his hands together and greeted Zhang Wei with a smile.
"Huh, Wu Nian has gotten stronger," Zhang Wei raised an eyebrow slightly, noticing that Wu Nian's aura was even more ethereal compared to when they were in the Northeast.
Not just Wu Nian.
Zhang Wei glanced at Zhang Chao:
"Zhang Chao, you seem to have gotten quite a bit stronger too."
With his Heavenly Eye and his own powerful cultivation, Zhang Wei could discern the changes in both of them at a glance.
Upon hearing this.
Wu Nian clasped his hands together and said with a smile:
"Amitabha, this humble monk has indeed made some minor improvements."
Before Zhang Wei could respond.
Zhang Chao spoke first, slapping Wu Nian on the back:
"Don't listen to Wu Nian's nonsense. You call that 'minor improvement'? Zhang Wei, you have no idea, this guy Wu Nian is improving like he's on a rocket."
"After returning to Sichuan Province from the Northeast, he went straight into seclusion until yesterday. As soon as he came out, his strength skyrocketed."
"Now, our Wei Dao Division team's strongest is no longer my sister, but Wu Nian."
"My sister is already considering letting Wu Nian take over as the new captain."
Zhang Wei smiled upon hearing this:
"Oh? Wu Nian has been promoted to Tiger Guard? Congratulations, congratulations."
He knew that to be a captain in the Wei Dao Division, one had to at least reach the Tiger Guard level.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Zhang Chao waved his hand:
"Zhang Wei, you're congratulating him too early. I haven't finished speaking. Wu Nian hasn't just been promoted to Tiger Guard; his current strength is not that of an ordinary Tiger Guard."
"For example, if the Nine Evil Yin Gathering Ghost were to reappear, Wu Nian could take it on alone now."
As he spoke, he pouted and patted Wu Nian forcefully:
"Wu Nian, why don't you change your name? Don't call yourself Wu Nian anymore, call yourself Wu Shi. Anyway, I've figured it out, you're a cheater, destined to be stronger than anyone else."
Zhang Wei burst into laughter upon hearing this.
Wu Shi was a character from the famous novel "Shading the Heavens," whose life was a testament to being the "King of Show-offs," standing alone against the world and supporting the entire human race.
Inevitably, Zhang Wei agreed:
"Zhang Chao, you think the same as me. I also think Wu Nian is like the protagonist of a novel, a son of destiny."
"Right, Wu Nian, look, it's not just me saying this about you."
Zhang Chao spoke.
Wu Nian, standing beside them, clasped his hands together, finding it both amusing and exasperating:
"Zhang Wei, don't join Zhang Chao in praising me too much. And Zhang Chao, don't just talk about me; your improvement this time is also significant."
He explained to Zhang Wei:
"Zhang Chao has also made rapid progress this time. Zhang Wei, have you noticed the recent Potential Rising Stars Ranking?"
"Hmm? No, why? Did Zhang Chao make the list?" Zhang Wei had a suspicion.
Wu Nian nodded:
"Yes, he made the list, and he shot up to 50th place in one go."
Zhang Wei looked at Zhang Chao in surprise, suddenly recalling Zhang Chao's words from the Northeast.
At that time, Zhang Wei had teased Zhang Chao for not being on the list, and Zhang Chao had replied that he would make it onto the list. He hadn't expected Zhang Chao to actually do it, and even reach the top fifty.
At this moment.
Wu Nian's voice came:
"Making the list for the first time at 50th place, when I first entered, I was only 89th."
Zhang Chao interrupted Wu Nian:
"So what if it's 50th place? Compared to you, I'm nothing. Stop talking, Emperor Wu Shi, quickly turn your back on the masses."
As Wu Nian was about to say something.
Zhang Wei interjected:
"Alright, you two, stop the mutual flattery. You're both show-offs. Your improvement speed is insane, truly formidable."
As he spoke.
The next second.
Zhang Chao and Wu Nian both looked at Zhang Wei.
Zhang Chao rolled his eyes and said irritably:
"Formidable? We should be saying that to you. You are the biggest show-off."
Wu Nian silently clasped his hands together:
"This humble monk agrees. Zhang Wei's improvement speed is too fast, exceeding this humble monk's expectations. I didn't expect that after such a short time apart, Zhang Wei would have climbed to fifth place on the Potential Rising Stars Ranking."
Upon hearing this.
Zhang Wei looked surprised: "Huh? I'm fifth on the Rising Stars Ranking?"
Zhang Chao's eyes widened: "Damn, Zhang Wei, you didn't know you were fifth?"
Afterward.
Through Zhang Chao's explanation, Zhang Wei finally learned that Wu Nian had reached eighth place, while he himself had achieved fifth place.
"So you two are the real show-offs. Damn it, slow down your cheating a bit, give us commoners a chance to catch up!" Zhang Chao gritted his teeth.
The conversation between the three.
Was overheard by a passing elementary school student.
Upon hearing this.
He looked bewildered and strange, running back to his mother and pointing at Zhang Wei and the other two in the distance: "Mom, those three older brothers over there are acting like chuunibyou and showing off."
...
A short while later.
In a restaurant at the airport.
"What are your plans after this?" Zhang Wei asked Zhang Chao and the other.
"We'll go meet the employer first, work is important after all."
"Alright, where do you need to go to meet them? I'll give you a ride."
"To Luxia City First Hospital," Zhang Chao slurped his noodles.
Zhang Wei looked over.
As if sensing what Zhang Wei was thinking, Zhang Chao said directly:
"The employer's daughter is sick and is currently hospitalized."
"Actually, the employer hired us this time because of his daughter. He suspects his daughter is being haunted by a ghost, which is why her illness can't be cured. According to the employer, he believes his daughter's deceased boyfriend is haunting her."