Chapter 149: Chapter 149: The Source of the White Mist

Baiyu’s eyes are different from others.

If he were born in a world reliant on eyes, he’d definitely be a dominating figure.

The Pupil of Chongming provides powerful insight and the ability to see through any stealth, invisibility, or concealment within a ten-meter radius, giving him more discoveries than others.

There are creatures within the fog!

In Baiyu’s line of sight,

all around are densely packed red dots, according to the perspective of the Pupil of Chongming, these red dots are the “enemies” stealthily moving within ten meters of him.

It’s practically a haven for someone with a fear of dense clusters.

Once energy perception is activated, the surrounding situation is utterly different.

Whenever tendrils appear, those red dots swiftly move and aggregate together, exerting force collectively to form a massive entity.

The tendrils are composed of these red dots!

“It seems like they’ve misunderstood. Tendrils aren’t the limbs of real creatures but are formed by red dots within the fog, hence they can appear and disappear without any warning.”

Looking at the situation now, there’s an unknown number of red dots surrounding the fog, and there’s absolutely no way for us to eliminate them.

Punching the air?

Baiyu shakes his head.

“I think we should first find a location to settle down, wandering around like headless chickens serves no purpose, it just wastes our energy for no reason.”

Baiyu shared his thoughts.

No one hesitated too much, quickly they found an empty room and shut the doors and windows tightly.

As expected.

Those red dots can only move within the fog.

Once doors and windows are closed in the room, the fog can’t penetrate, and red dots can’t break through.

Baiyu briefly explained the situation of the red dots to the four females.

Tang Xiaoyu frowned deeply: “If your description is correct, this should be the Devouring Fog, but Devouring Fog is usually black, so I initially didn’t think along those lines.”

Devouring Fog.

The Abyssal Ascetic Association used it three years ago in a chaotic Simulation Realm throughout the Shelter, half the city’s area was covered by fog, resulting in severe casualties.

Now the Devouring Fog appears here again.

“Since it’s Devouring Fog, it doesn’t matter if the tendrils can be wiped out; tiny creatures within the Devouring Fog can form any entity and are extremely hard to kill.

We need to find the source of this fog.”

Tang Xiaoyu’s tone was very grave.

Finding the source wouldn’t be so simple, or the Devouring Fog wouldn’t have caused such massive casualties three years ago.

Currently, this seems to be the only option available.

Everyone heard the subtle lack of confidence in Tang Xiaoyu’s words, and secretly became anxious.

But at this moment, Baiyu said, “If finding the source is the solution, then I can give it a try.”

Everyone was slightly taken aback.

Is this guy that capable?

Given the current situation, staying in the room is akin to awaiting death, as no better solution is available, they’d have to trust Baiyu.

The five returned to the street.

Under the dual perspectives of the Pupil of Chongming and energy perception, the surroundings are filled with drifting red dots, but they’re not evenly distributed, instead, they’ve varying degrees of density.

Devouring Fog essentially is a form of gas.

Judging by air flow, the source’s red dots should be the most dense, so following the density could point the direction.

…

The team quietly moved forward under Baiyu’s lead.

On several occasions, they encountered attacks from tendrils made of red dots, all thwarted by Tang Xiaoyu and Lin Shan without any major mishaps.

Finally.

Baiyu stopped in front of a manhole cover.

From his perspective.

All the fog and red dots pour out from the manhole cover hole, those dense red dots almost like water gushing endlessly from the hole.

“Baiyu, Qian Xue’s condition isn’t right.”

At this point.

Lin Shan suddenly alerted.

Baiyu turned his head to see Qian Xue’s face pale, her chest heaving erratically, beads of sweat covering her face, neck, collarbone…

Suppressing negative emotions?

“If you can’t hold on, let us know earlier, under such circumstances, you mutating will endanger us all.” Baiyu warned, then cast a Purification on Qian Xue.

Instantly.

The girl let out a light moan, her breathing grew heavier, her whole body trembling slightly.

Sweat already drenched her thin shirt.

She sat weakly on the ground, relaxing for several minutes before catching her breath, her gaze shy yet grateful: “Th… thank you.”

She seldom speaks with Baiyu.

Firstly.

Her past reckless behavior got her a proper scolding from him, making her feel a kind of fear facing Baiyu.

Secondly.

She didn’t have the thick skin for it.

Even if Baiyu didn’t hold grudges, her heart lacked the confidence, ultimately feeling awkward. The competitive mentality of a young girl also prevented her from speaking first.

Of course…

Also because Baiyu’s unique ability seems to make people act in strange ways.

Just like she is now.

“Negative emotions were instantly suppressed, this superpower is excessively strong, is his lack of pollution level increase due to this power?”

Right now her face flushed as she stood, inwardly amazed.

The overwhelming gratification sensed just earlier made her almost transcend in ecstasy, now her legs feel weak.

It was an unprecedented sensation.

The total relaxation, pressure thoroughly released, bringing euphoric joy, is addictive.

Her heart beat rapidly, her face blushing to her ears, casting a sidelong glance towards Lin Shan, Tang Xiaoyu, and others, realizing they were unfazed, seemingly oblivious to the sight.

“Indeed.”

“Clearly, they also understand the side effects of Baiyu’s ability.”

Using extraordinary abilities doesn’t come without side effects.

Baiyu’s ability’s side effect is potentially overwhelming desire.

It’s quite tangled.

“If negative emotions ever lose control, make sure to notify me immediately. Otherwise, losing control or mutating here would spell doom for us all.”

Baiyu warned again.

Qian Xue was still immersed in the unable-to-be-calm mind, her thoughts not considering, compliantly nodding.

Seeing this.

Baiyu refocused attention on the manhole cover: “The fog flows out from below. We have two plans: one is to completely block the manhole cover, which is merely scratching the surface.

Two is to go down, locate and resolve the source, which relies on Miss Tang Xiaoyu’s combat prowess.

I believe the first option is more reliable.”

The team’s combat capability scarcely fills him with confidence.

Such places like sewers usually are accident-prone, you never know what lurks inside.

He certainly doesn’t want to be the scapegoat.

Regardless of Martial Intent or Martial Virtue.

His inner philosophy consistently leans toward “prudence,” strongly opposing imprudent endeavors.

“Let’s go down.”

“I can ensure our survival if peril arises.”

Tang Xiaoyu’s tone was resolute, surprisingly opting for a route contrary to Baiyu’s choice.