Pei Ran turned around, and Ye Cang was startled: "You, you are..."
When Pei Ran was at the height of his fame, Ye Cang was just a teenager. At that time, kids loved martial arts movies on TV, and Ye Cang was no exception, so he naturally had a deep impression of that face.
Seeing that he recognized him, Pei Ran didn't bother to explain, but simply said gently, "Take good care of him."
After saying that, Pei Ran rushed into the shadows. He seemed to have a lot of experience in dealing with these shadows. He also had the same golden light as Ye Cang, but the color was much darker and very restrained. He would only dodge when the shadows collided with him.
Pei Ran, as easily as chopping melons and vegetables, grabbed the shadowy figure by the neck, and with a gentle twist, the shadowy figure screamed and turned into a wisp of smoke.
Seeing this, Ye Cang had a thought and consciously controlled the thin layer of golden light on his body to cover Shen Huai. This step was very difficult, as the golden light was like sand that could not be grasped and was difficult to control, but Ye Cang finally succeeded.
The golden light protected Shen Huai tightly, and the dark figures seemed to become anxious. Although they could not make a sound, they surged even more violently.
Ye Cang breathed a sigh of relief and helped Shen Huai catch up with Pei Ran: "You..." He thought for a moment, then changed his words, "How did you get here? What exactly happened?"
While killing the shadowy figures, Pei Ran said, "These shadowy figures are ghosts born from the resentment of the dead. Shen Huai has the ability to see ghosts and communicate with them, but he does not have the ability to resist them. He just couldn't bear the resentment of so many ghosts for a while, so he fainted. He is fine."
However, he cleverly avoided Ye Cang's question.
As they spoke, the two approached the ward with the most shadowy figures. Ye Cang vaguely saw the label on the door, and the patient's name was Yin Jingyi.
Through the glass, one could see that the ward was filled with dark figures, yet more and more were pouring in. At first glance, it looked as if dark clouds were churning inside, and the person on the bed was already submerged within them.
Ye Cang was already having some difficulty breathing, and the closer he got to the ward, the more frantic the shadowy figures became. Many of them even started to actively collide with the golden light on Shen Huai's body, letting out screams of agony.
Even Pei Ran's expression wasn't as relaxed as it had been at the beginning.
Seeing this, Ye Cang quickly asked, "Does she also have the ability to see ghosts? Are all these things coming for her? What about Ah Huai..."
Pei Ran's expression was solemn: "For these ghosts, their greatest obsession is to be reborn as humans, and those with the ability to see ghosts are their only chance. It's like a passage that allows them to enter the bodies of living people. The ability to see ghosts is innate. Some infants attract these ghosts from birth and are killed by the overwhelming resentment. Very few of them can live to grow up."
"This girl, and Shen Huai, must have encountered a master since childhood who sealed their yin-yang eyes, which is why they have survived to this day. But once the seal is broken, they will be like Tang Sanzang's flesh, constantly attracting these ghosts."
After Pei Ran finished speaking, he suddenly turned to look at Ye Cang and smiled gently: "Shouldn't you know this best?"
"You're a ghost too."
Chapter 140
Ye Cang's expression suddenly changed; he suddenly remembered something.
He still remembers the day his residence reopened, and countless people poured in, fans crowding around, their expressions fervent as they looked at everything he had left behind.
He had seen that expression many times before. He had been in this world for so many years that he had lost interest in these things.
He drifted aimlessly through the crowd, when he unexpectedly noticed someone.
He wore gold-rimmed glasses and a neat suit, even in this sweltering heat. Unlike his enthusiastic fans, he was calm and composed, with a hint of scrutiny in his eyes as his gaze slowly swept over the musical instruments and records.
This person piqued Lu Yang's interest.
He followed Shen Huai and saw him standing below the small stage. Through the 3D projection, his expression slowly changed from indifference to focus, and even a hint of fanaticism appeared.
Seeing Shen Huai's changes, Lu Yang had a vague feeling, as if he had returned to the time when he first stepped onto the stage.
All the fans stood up and applauded for him, shouting his name loudly. It made him feel so good that every pore on his body opened up. From then on, he fell in love with the stage, a feeling completely different from creating music.
But after so many years, he had become accustomed to the adoration of his fans and had long lost the excitement he once felt. It was Shen Huai's appearance that allowed him to experience that feeling again.
So Lu Yang unconsciously followed Shen Huai until they reached the guitar display case.
He watched helplessly as the other man fell toward the guitar, reaching out to grab him, but the man simply passed right through his body. At that moment, Lu Yang's hatred for his ghostly identity reached its peak.
But then he saw Shen Huai run headfirst into a pillar in order to avoid damaging the guitar.
Lu Yang was stunned.
But then he saw blood flowing down Shen Huai's forehead, sliding across his brow, and seemingly flashing a very faint golden light. Then he was shocked to realize that Shen Huai was different now.
He could feel the body's attraction to him, and he vaguely had a thought: to enter this body, obliterate that fragile soul, and then he could return to the world of men.
It's like someone who hasn't eaten in a long time suddenly being presented with a lavish feast.
The desire for resurrection was heartfelt and almost irresistible. A voice in his mind seemed to be constantly trying to persuade him, and this temptation kept assaulting his reason, almost overwhelming his humanity.
Lu Yang used almost all his energy and reason to fight against it. His heart was filled with torment, and it became extremely difficult for him to refuse.
He vaguely watched Shen Huai's back, and a surge of strength welled up from somewhere, supporting him to utter a voice of refusal in his heart.
"No!"
The moment that voice was uttered, the voice that had been tempting him in his mind seemed to disappear, and his mind returned to clarity. Only then did he feel a sense of lingering fear and terror.
He watched as the staff bandaged Shen Huai's wounds, and he sat down peacefully in a chair to rest. Suddenly, he felt irritated and couldn't help but mock him.
"That guitar isn't anything special. Why would you hurt yourself like this over something inanimate? Isn't that stupid?"
He heard Shen Huai say, "That guitar may not be a treasure, but it has a lot of meaning to it, and I don't want to break it."
Lu Yang was stunned, and when Shen Huai opened his eyes and looked at him, Lu Yang felt his soul tremble violently.
Countless times afterward, he was grateful that he had ultimately resisted the temptation and hadn't made a decision he would regret for the rest of his life.
He never told anyone about this. Except for the occasional nightmare when he woke up in the middle of the night, he would feel relieved and scared. He never thought that this matter would be related to the abnormality of Shen Huai's body.
Ye Cang's face turned pale instantly. He gritted his teeth and said, "Do you have any way to save A-Huai? I can accept any condition as long as you save him."
Pei Ran looked at the burning intensity in his eyes and said softly, "I can temporarily seal his Yin-Yang Eyes, but to completely resolve the issue, I'm afraid we'll have to find a true master to seal them again."
Ye Cang's arms gripped Shen Huai's body tightly, his heart filled with overwhelming regret. If he had understood the connection between the two sooner, perhaps Ah Huai wouldn't have suffered so much...
Pei Ran raised his hand, and a soft white light swept across Shen Huai's body, as if turning off some kind of switch. The dark shadows seemed to be stunned for a moment, and finally stopped crashing into Shen Huai.
Ye Cang breathed a sigh of relief, but still dared not remove the golden light from Shen Huai's body. He supported Shen Huai's body and said to Pei Ran with gratitude, "Thank you."
Pei Ran looked at the two of them and suddenly said, "It's his good fortune to have met you."
Ye Cang was stunned and looked up at Pei Ran.
Pei Ran smiled gently: "Not many people can resist that kind of temptation."
Ye Cang knew he was trying to comfort him, and with mixed feelings, he thanked him again.
After Pei Ran finished speaking, his gaze fell on the ICU ward. At this moment, the dark shadows in the ward had filled the entire room. They were not only fighting over the body on the hospital bed, but they had even started to kill each other. The scene was extremely terrifying.
His expression changed from gentle to serious, and he slowly said, "This girl's seal was not broken passively, but actively. Her condition is much more serious than Shen Huai's. These shadowy figures have gradually lost control. If we don't deal with them in time, there may be big trouble."
Ye Cang also saw the situation in the ward and asked, "What do you want to do? Do you need my help?"
Pei Ran shook his head, but before entering the ward, he paused and sighed softly, "If possible, please convey my apologies to Tang Wanjun."
Ye Cang was stunned. Before he could say anything, Pei Ran had already resolutely stepped into the ward.
He was enveloped in a layer of golden light, like a flowing suit of armor. Wherever he went, the shadowy figures let out shrill screams, and many of them turned into smoke. But even so, the number of shadowy figures in the ward did not decrease. They were like severely wounded wild beasts, their ferocity aroused, and they charged towards Pei Ran.
Pei Ran was not afraid at all. The golden light landed on his hand and seemed to transform into a sword. His figure was as graceful as a dragon, and he cut the dark figures as easily as chopping vegetables.
Ye Cang had seen Pei Ran's sword dance on TV many times when he was a child, but he had never felt so heartbroken.
These shadowy figures seemed endless, while the golden light emanating from Pei Ran's body appeared to have faded considerably.
Pei Ran seemed to be struggling to cope. In a moment of carelessness, a black shadow bit a hole in the golden light on his body, and black mist immediately invaded it. Pei Ran's body stiffened, and the already dim golden light became even more precarious.
The shadowy figures seemed to see a glimmer of hope and became even more ferocious.
Just as Pei Ran was about to be swallowed by the shadows, he suddenly sprang up, passing through the thick shadows and arriving at the bedside.
He reached out and placed his hand on Yin Jingyi's forehead. Faint white light emanated from his palm and slowly seeped into Yin Jingyi's body.
The shadowy figures were driven mad by his actions, recklessly crashing into Pei Ran in an attempt to interrupt him.
Pei Ran remained unmoved, but his already pale face appeared somewhat translucent.
Ye Cang had been anxiously watching from outside the door, but now that he saw Pei Ran was about to collapse, he could no longer stand idly by. He controlled the golden light on his body to transform into tiny arrows of light, drawing some of Pei Ran's hatred away.
However, Pei Ran's complexion did not improve. The faster the white light spots penetrated, the paler his face became, and the more frantic the shadows became.
Finally, a "crack" was heard, like the sound of glass shattering.
A blinding white light spread outwards from Pei Ran, and the dark figures vanished into thin air before they could even utter a scream, as if ice had been ignited by fire.
Ye Cang was startled by the white light and closed his eyes. When he opened them again, the dark shadow had disappeared, but the medical staff who had vanished had reappeared. The entire corridor was bustling with activity, and no one knew what had just happened.
A nurse approached and said sternly, "Sir, please do not barge into the ICU ward..."
Ye Cang stared blankly at the ward, where Yin Jingyi was lying on the bed wearing a ventilator, with her steady breathing and heartbeat displayed on the instrument next to her.
There were no shadows, no ghost of Pei Ran, everything was clean and tidy, as if nothing had ever happened. Everything in Ye Cang's memory seemed like a dream.
"Sir, sir..."
The nurse's voice brought Ye Cang back to his senses. She looked at Shen Huai, who was leaning against Ye Cang, and asked, "What's wrong with this gentleman? Should I call a doctor for you?"
Just then, Shen Huai's subordinates arrived with a doctor and a stretcher. After a preliminary examination, the doctor found no problems with his body and decided to send him back to his ward for a more detailed examination.
But as they were pushing Shen Huai toward the ward, an announcement suddenly came over the loudspeaker in the hospital.
"All medical staff, please proceed to the emergency department immediately! Please all..."
The broadcast was urgent and fast-paced, and the doctor pushing Shen Huai's wheelchair immediately changed his expression: "Oh no, it's a big case!"
They quickened their pace and escorted Shen Huai to the ward.
After a thorough examination, Shen Huai was found to be healthy, and the doctors did not know why he had fallen into a coma.
Ye Cang knew the reason but couldn't say it.
The doctor had no other choice but to attribute the cause to exhaustion and malnutrition. After prescribing medication, he rushed off to the emergency room.
Ye Cang sat by Shen Huai's hospital bed, holding his hand tightly. Only now that he knew Shen Huai was alright did his heart finally settle down. However, thinking of Pei Ran, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.
At that moment, a commotion arose outside the ward, and several medical staff pushed in a person whose body was charred black and wrapped in bandages. He seemed to have just undergone surgery and his eyes were still closed.
Immediately afterwards, two more patients were brought in.
Ye Cang was taken aback and quickly asked a nurse, "What happened?"
The nurse didn't have time to answer him, but the older woman accompanying him in the next ward explained: "A chemical plant exploded in Qingyu County, tsk tsk, I heard more than a dozen people died, it's so tragic..."
At that moment, the entire emergency room was filled with the smell of blood and chemicals. Many injured people lay in the hospital corridor, emitting pitiful screams. Medical staff were busy, so no one noticed that a teenager had appeared at the end of the corridor.