A group of ordinary people surrounded them.
There were office workers in formal attire, housewives with children, and relatively healthy elderly people.
They all excitedly surrounded Lu Shi and the others.
"My lord magician, do you know how the Zhenghe residential area is doing now?"
"Sir, are there any monsters in the Fuchun residential area?"
Are the shops on the other side of Zhengdong Street open?
...
Everyone was talking at once, asking about the current situation of the neighborhoods and streets in the south of the city.
"Quiet down, everyone!" Zhou Rui stepped forward and shouted. A fireball ignited in her hand.
Startled by Zhou Rui's words, all the ordinary people took a step back and looked at them fearfully.
Seeing everyone back away, Zhou Rui said, "I understand how you feel. My family's fate is also unknown. I'm very anxious too. But..."
Zhou Rui paused as she spoke.
She said in a sorrowful, choked voice, "We walked here from the entrance of the county road. The neighborhoods and streets along the way were basically... basically hell on earth. Most people were killed by monsters."
By the end, his voice had become barely audible.
But these ordinary people still heard what Zhou Rui said.
With a loud "waaaah," a child of about ten years old burst into tears.
The crying seemed to ignite everyone's emotions, and many people began to sob softly. Some women even held their children and wept bitterly.
Lu Shi shook her head.
She understood everyone's feelings. But this magical world was also a world where monsters ate people. Ordinary people here were at the very bottom of the social hierarchy.
"Stop crying, everyone." A dignified voice rang out.
Huang Tian stepped out from behind the ordinary people. His eyes lit up the moment he saw Lu Shi, and he quickly went to her. He said excitedly, "Shi Shi, it's so good you're back alive! How are things at the fortress? Are Old Man Feng and Old Man Zhang alright?"
“They…” Looking at the excited Huang Tian, Lu Shi hesitated, but finally let out a sigh.
"They'll definitely be alright. Zhang went to help too. Although he's young, he's stronger than his father. With him there, the fortress will be fine." Seeing Lu Shi sigh, Huang Tian was still trying to comfort and console himself.
“Uncle, the fortress is being besieged by the entire Gale Wolf pack from the Warcraft Forest. The leader is the wolf ancestor, an 8th-tier Storm Dragon Wolf. Even if Zhang Junshang leads a hundred military mages to provide support, it's likely... the odds are against him.” Lu Shi finally told the truth.
Upon hearing this, Huang Tian deflated like a punctured balloon, his whole body slumping down.
"Uncle, why are there so many magical beasts in N County? The fortress clearly blocked the frontal attack of the magical beast forest!" Lu Shi stared intently at Huang Tian and asked seriously, "Also, Uncle, answer me seriously. Did you already know about the fall of N County this time? Was it the Huang family's doing?"
“Shishi, it’s not like that. Someone from the Huang family has contacted the sacred beasts of the Demon Beast Forest, intending to exchange fragments of the Kunlun Mirror for profit. But quite a few people in the Huang family oppose it. Everyone is arguing endlessly. I belong to the neutral faction. A familiar member of the clan told me that there will be a great calamity in N County and warned me to be careful.” Huang Tian covered his face as he explained the situation of the Huang family.
Then, he changed the subject and said, "However, as early as when Old Zhang issued the blood-red alert, the nearby J City began mobilizing military mages to support us. Your master, Cuiling, and your senior brother used the space teleportation array to travel from the capital to J City. They will also come to support us. However, it will take at least 8 hours for J City to get to N County. Seven hours have already passed, and we still have to hold out for another hour."
Huang Tian then explained the current situation.
"So, the monsters were able to bypass the fortress and enter N County. Was that also done by the Huang family?" Lu Shi continued to ask.
But before Huang Tian could answer...
Zhang Qinglan spoke first: "It was the Huang family who did it. Because there is a secret passage in the Huang family's territory that leads to the central region of the Monster Forest."
"Kid, how do you know about the Huang family's passage?" Huang Tian looked at Zhang Qinglan in shock and asked hurriedly.
“Because my grandfather worked for the Huang family. His job was to guard the passage,” Zhang Qinglan said proudly, raising her head.
"So you are the son of a retainer." Huang Tian suddenly realized.
“I am not a member of the Huang family. My parents joined the military region long ago and left the Huang family. I am a free man.” Zhang Qinglan’s tone became somewhat anxious upon hearing about the retainer.
"Ah! Zhang, why didn't you go to Class 1 or Class 2, but came to our Class 3?" Zhou Rui asked curiously upon hearing this.
“When I was very young, my parents died fighting against the monsters. I was raised by my grandfather. He didn’t want me to become a servant of a noble family. My grandfather only hoped that I could live a free and carefree life.” Zhang Qinglan lowered her head and murmured to herself.
"Little classmate, I didn't know you had such a background. I can understand why you always wanted to run away." Lu Shi patted Zhang Qinglan's shoulder and comforted her.
"Shishi, your uncle would like to ask you for a favor," Huang Tian said earnestly.
“Oh, Uncle, you say it. The Huang family is the Huang family, and you are you.” Lu Shi turned to look at Huang Tian and replied.
"Shishi, I must return to the Huang family territory," Huang Tian said earnestly.
Before Lu Shi could respond, he continued:
“I know there’s an 8th-tier magical beast in the sky. It’s precisely because of its special attack capabilities that I’m not confident I can break through. But you have mind magic, which can withstand the attack of that demonic serpent. So, I’m begging you, Uncle. Please protect me to the Huang family, and I’ll go in by myself.” Huang Tian’s attitude was very sincere.
Listen to what Huang Tian said.
Lu Shi really didn't want to go.
If we just hold out here for another hour, the rescue will arrive.
I just killed a Tier 6 Pegasus, which already made me look good in front of that Tier 8 big shot.
Now go to the Huang family again and jump in front of it.
It's like slapping it and then rushing over to ruffle its hair.
Is it really that exciting?!
I just got back, and they're already telling me to go back to work like crazy.
But this is Uncle Huang.
How could I possibly refuse such a request?
Sigh, I don't want to be a saint.
However, one should still have basic human decency.
This time, I won't risk my life. I'll just send the person to the Huang family and see how things go.
I struggled with this internally for a long time.
Lu Shi sighed and said to Huang Tian, "Uncle, give me ten minutes to prepare. Then... we'll meet at the entrance and set off!"
"That's great, thank you, Shishi. Your room is empty, you can go back and get ready." Huang Tian excitedly grasped Lu Shi's hand.
Lu Shi nodded and said to the six students, "You all go and rest. Don't go to the Huang family. Stay here and help the mages of the Magic Association fight against the magical beasts."
Let's leave the six burdens at home.
Being alone makes it easier to escape.
All six students wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent. Only Zhang Qinglan's eyes darted around, as if she had made a decision.
...
I went back to my room.
Lu Shi lay on the bed, carefully considering the matter.
Currently, although the seven types of magic have been depleted, they are recovering quickly with the help of the Heart Flame.
Going to the Huang family's territory would inevitably mean facing an 8th-tier magical beast and its minions.
They say they won't take care of the uncle, but if there's real danger, they can't just watch him die.
Not strong enough!
Currently, only the Fire and Mind types have reached the advanced level; upgrading other types still requires burning souls.
The most urgent task is to change the weight of the soul!
"Master, your Mind Purification has reached level 10. It has the Soul Condensation effect. You should bless it first, then convert the soul weight. This will at least double the conversion efficiency. Hurry up," Little Scissors suggested, seemingly hearing Lu Shi's thoughts.
Now that we're so close, will we still be able to keep secrets from each other?
Who is the real owner?
So, it turns out that Soul Condensation can enhance one's mental resistance!
OK!
Let's get right to it.
【Soul Purification】
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Subsequently, in Lu Shi's consciousness space, the little soul figure's hands pressed onto the container.
Digital transfer...
Ten minutes later.
The number on the container stopped at 323, while the number above the soul figure's head reached 338.
Lu Shi suppressed the urge to laugh, cry, and smash everything in the room, and quickly gave herself a mental cleansing.
The world is quiet, and I feel completely relaxed.
Lu Shi pushed open the door and quickly walked to the entrance of the barrier.
As they got closer, they discovered that besides Huang Tian, there was also... Zhang Qinglan standing there waiting.
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