Psycho. Ghosts? Whatever. - Chapter 19 - Ghost Science!

As Bai Yuan pondered, Zhou Han’s phone suddenly rang.

“Hello? Teacher Zhao…”

After a moment, Zhou Han ended the call and looked at Bai Yuan:

“The school wants us to go back.”

“Go back? For what? Classes?!”

“It seems there’s an important arrangement, everyone must return!”

“A must?”

Bai Yuan frowned slightly, muttering to himself, “Could it be an official directive?”

If there were another death, the school couldn’t bear the responsibility unless it was an order from above.

“Shall we go?”

“Let’s go.”

Bai Yuan spoke, “Since the school is asking us to return, the ghost at the dormitory has probably been dealt with by professionals.”

“Okay.”

Zhou Han followed Bai Yuan’s words obediently.

In the afternoon,

The two left home and headed straight for Ping’an City No. 5 High School.

The usually quiet school had become bustling again, but everyone’s faces were uneasy, a stark contrast to their usual demeanor.

At that time,

Teacher Zhao, the homeroom teacher, looked exhausted, waiting early in the classroom.

Her gaze occasionally drifted to a certain spot in the classroom, a trace of sorrow in her eyes.

Soon, the students of Class 12A began to enter the classroom, but the third row was missing one person,

Though the dormitory ghost issue was resolved, unfortunately, another paranormal incident had occurred.

“Wang Xing couldn’t make it today.”

Teacher Zhao’s voice carried a clear sadness, sinking the hearts of many who had a premonition.

It seems like another paranormal incident…

At this moment, everyone felt that death was so close to them.

“Today, I called everyone back because the authorities have arranged for a teacher to come and give you a lecture.”

“A lecture?”

The students muttered among themselves,

With everything going on, who could focus on a lecture…

“Let’s welcome Teacher Wu!”

Though the students felt it mundane, they still gave a polite round of applause.

At that moment, a man in a suit, strong in stature, slowly walked into the classroom,

His piercing gaze made every student stiffen and stand up straighter involuntarily.

“Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Wu Yuan, from the Ministry of Education, and I am here to teach you about the recent anomalies in the world!”

Instantly, the students were shaken, their boredom turning into eager anticipation.

This was something that related directly to their lives!

“Very good.”

Wu Yuan looked satisfied with their reactions.

“Let’s start with the recent murder cases. As you might have guessed, the culprits are indeed ghosts!”

The students’ pupils dilated, fear evident on their faces,

Without discussing any incidents, the mere mention of ‘ghosts’ was enough to evoke fear.

“So it really is ghosts!”

At this moment, Zhou Han sat up straight, saying:

“Bai-Ge, you should come back to my hometown with me later. We have many ancestral graves; maybe our ancestors can protect you.”

“???”

Bai Yuan suddenly turned, a twitch at the corner of his mouth,

Why do you sound so proud…

Just then, Wu Yuan’s next statement shattered Zhou Han’s fantasy.

“Of course, they aren’t the spirits of the deceased.”

Wu Yuan spoke calmly, “When you’re dead, you’re dead. Don’t think you’ll turn into a ghost.”

“How did they come about then?”

At that moment, someone asked.

If they weren’t spirits of the dead, did they just appear out of nowhere?

“No one knows.”

Wu Yuan shook his head, “You can think of them as a type of monster that suddenly appeared, their terror and mystery similar to the ghosts we imagined in the past.”

“They’re not afraid of bullets, nor of modern weaponry, unlike typical monsters.”

“What about nuclear bombs?”

At this point, Bai Yuan raised his hand to ask.

“??”

Wu Yuan’s expression froze,

Are you suggesting we nuke a ghost?

“Whether the ghosts die or not, I don’t know, but the entire city would be gone!”

“…”

Bai Yuan realized his question was a bit absurd,

He was just curious…

“Teacher, then aren’t ghosts invincible?”

Someone’s eyes showed despair.

In their minds, modern weapons were key to humanity’s dominion over the globe, and now they were useless?

“Of course not.”

Wu Yuan shook his head, “Since they are special entities, there are special ways to deal with them.”

“Our authorities have many professionals working on paranormal incidents nationwide, but their numbers are limited, which is why not all cases have been resolved.”

“The reason I came here today is to ask you students.”

“Do you want to become such professionals?”

This question stirred up a huge reaction in the previously quiet classroom,

“You mean, we can fight against ghosts?”

“Of course!”

Wu Yuan nodded, “According to official plans, high schools across the country will gradually introduce a new subject.”

“We’ve named it Ghost Science!”

“If you qualify, you can enroll and learn about it. As for how to qualify, it depends on whether you have an Accompanying Ghostly Entity.”

“Accompanying Ghostly Entity?”

“Correct!”

Wu Yuan looked at the students, “If you can enter the Ghost Science class, you’ll learn about it. I won’t say much more, as I don’t fully understand it myself.”

Clearly, he was just an ordinary person, not a professional.

“As for how to see if you have an Accompanying Ghostly Entity, you’ll need a little help.”

At that moment,

Wu Yuan’s gaze shifted as a similarly robust man walked into the classroom, holding a squirming Blood Flesh Cluster in his hands, covered in slime and looking utterly repulsive,

The classroom was shocked, with some girls screaming on the spot,

“Quiet!”

Wu Yuan shouted, then said:

“Come up one by one, hold it in your hand, and you can see if you have an Accompanying Ghostly Entity.”

The students remained silent, no one stepping forward,

They were just students, unfamiliar with living flesh, naturally hesitating to overcome their psychological barrier…

“Is no one brave enough?”

Wu Yuan’s eyes showed disdain,

“With that courage, you still want to fight ghosts?”

Being young and hot-blooded, the students couldn’t stand this provocation, and a boy stood up immediately.

He strode to the podium,

But as he looked at the squirming Blood Flesh Cluster, his courage quickly faltered.

However, with everyone’s eyes on him, he had no way back.

“I’ll do it!”

He steeled his heart and grasped the revolting Blood Flesh Cluster.

However, the Blood Flesh Cluster showed no change,

“No Accompanying Ghostly Entity, next!”

Hearing this, the boy quickly let go, but with a touch of disappointment,

Does this mean he couldn’t become a professional?

With the boy’s example, the fear in the others lessened, now more concerned about whether they had the talent.

With the government making official announcements and even introducing Ghost Science nationwide, the importance was evident,

This whole new field was brimming with opportunities to stand out.

Their youthful passion surged, each one hoping they were unique in the world, even potentially a savior.

However, reality was harsh,

One after another, about ten individuals, all turned out to be ordinary, without the so-called ‘Accompanying Ghostly Entity’.