836 Mutation
Suddenly, a bright red fruit appeared on the roadside weeds!
It was just an ordinary, inconspicuous weed, usually unremarkable and even the most ordinary of plants. Yet, at this moment, it displayed a unique charm in an astonishing way.
A strange, eerie light flickered within the mist!
What should have been an ordinary mixed fruit among the emerald green leaves has now turned into a bright red fruit that has caught the eye.
Like a dazzling vermilion gem set in a green ocean, it shimmers with an alluring luster, like the most brilliant touch of red in the sunset.
At that moment, a voice was telling him firmly that this was an opportunity, and that surviving a great calamity would surely bring him good fortune and blessings!
"Eat it, eat it, you must eat it!" This relentless, heartfelt cry was like a resounding bell, irresistible. And I didn't want to resist it!
My cousin's eyes turned red instantly, and he felt a little scared, but the voice kept repeating, as if it had a magical power that was constantly tempting him.
His eyes gradually turned bloodshot, a longing for unknown power. His breathing became rapid, as if his whole body was trembling with anticipation of the impending decision.
He couldn't back down; this was a major turning point in his life!
Involuntarily, the image of her childhood sweetheart, the gang leader's sixth wife, came to mind. Only with her cousin acting as lookout could she secretly spend a moment of tenderness with him. That night, she must have been incredibly bold to be so daring.
My cousin almost let it slip just now, it really scared me to death. If the gang leader finds out, my Qingmei and I will definitely die without a burial place, and our families will also be implicated!
[Wait for me, Qingmei! I promise I won't keep you waiting too long. Once I break through, becoming the guild leader isn't out of the question!]
With a fierce look in his eyes, he made up his mind, closed his eyes, and cast aside his fear and hesitation!
He hurriedly climbed a few steps, reached out, and tremblingly grasped the vermilion fruit tightly in his hand.
Whether it's poison or a miracle cure, I'll take the plunge and swallow it whole!
A powerful surge of energy erupted within his body in an instant.
I felt as if my body was enveloped by a warm current, and all my fatigue and pain vanished.
Power, perception, and blood and qi surged. He quickly activated the Dog-Beating Stick Technique he had secretly learned. Instantly, his whole body felt as if it had been freed from its shackles, and his strength reached a thousand jin. Not only a thousand jin, but it was still increasing, and it seemed to have increased by another two hundred jin!
"I'm a genius! I'm a genius! I'm truly blessed!" my cousin thought to himself, eager to give it a try!
But then it fell silent again, lying prostrate on the ground, remaining motionless, and quickly destroyed the weed on the ground to cover its tracks!
Like a lurking venomous snake, he gripped a long whip and slowly scanned his surroundings!
The night seemed to slowly quiet down, the surrounding silence was deathly still!
The second prince led the charge, and the blood and energy of the three thousand soldiers were like a furnace, with flames soaring into the sky, igniting the very air!
It was scorching hot, like a knife in the wind, like being roasted by fire, pushing aside the surrounding cold and damp air, and sizzling loudly!
A strange aura slowly spread out from all around, forming astonishing air currents. The surrounding area was like a sea of bubbles being blown open. At this moment, the bubbles were all shattered and burst, as if a road had been blown open!
The fog slowly stopped, as if it had reached a critical point, and moonlight poured down on one side, its cold and ethereal glow penetrating to the heart!
One side was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see clearly or make any sound inside. It seemed eerily quiet, with no human voices, birdsong, or insect chirps. Everything seemed to be asleep in peace!
General Lou left for a moment and then came to the scout's side!
"General, after many attempts, we have found that torches or large fires can dissipate the fog in the area, allowing us to see further. There are also monsters such as fishmen and skeletons in the fog. They are not strong, but their skin is tough, they are fearless, and they seem to be mindless!" The scout squad leader, wearing light armor and holding a scabbard, said quickly.
General Lou nodded, listening attentively!
The squad leader continued, "General, in this remote area, I can only see about ten feet in front of me, and beyond that, it's all blurry."
If there are many people together, you can see clearly within one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) of the outermost part of the group; anything further away will be blurry.
Moreover, the distance one can see varies depending on their strength; a fourth-level villain can see clearly within a ten-foot radius!
Those at the third level could only see about six feet away, and the distance varied!
He continued, "Just now, the captain led a team to scout the area and left a message saying they could see clearly two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) away!"
General Lou nodded quickly, signaling them to continue, thinking to himself, "The captain is a sixth-level martial artist. Indeed, the presence of mist has a significant impact on strength!"
The squad leader continued, "Just now, in the fog, we encountered a fish-man monster with a fish head and a human body. Its scales were extremely hard, as hard as rock!"
Moreover, the claws are extremely sharp, resembling the sharp points of iron, like an iron fork!
Its speed is slow, like a normal person walking, but it increases slightly when attacking!
When we fought against it, the fish-man monster seemed to have no consciousness, and it did not feel fear or run away!
When we attacked, we found that our speed was about the same as theirs. The fog seemed to be limiting our speed. Fortunately, we coordinated well and blocked the fishmen.
Murlocs are difficult to kill by chopping them down; you have to destroy their heads to kill them completely, otherwise they will keep attacking.
Moreover, after the murloc was killed, we tried to bring the body back, but we couldn't move it an inch. After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the murloc's body disappeared as if it had never been there.
Furthermore, if we leave the fog's range, the mermen won't chase us!
The team leader quickly explained the situation they encountered!
General Lou nodded slightly and asked in a low voice, "What are the casualties?"
The squad leader's eyes reddened, and he whispered, "The fog came suddenly, and the monsters' attacks are too strange and fearless! So far, twenty-three people have been killed or wounded!"
More than a dozen brothers are still trapped in the thick fog, their fate unknown!
General Lou's eyes were slightly red as he said in a deep voice, "Treat all the wounded with the best possible care."
The deceased brother's salary shall be paid to his children and parents until his children reach adulthood! His parents shall be supported for life!
This must be strictly enforced. No one is allowed to harbor any ulterior motives; anyone who dares to violate this rule will be executed without mercy!
The squad leader bowed deeply, his voice choked with emotion, and said, "Thank you, General!"
General Lou's expression showed a hint of pity, thinking to himself, "If the fog doesn't dissipate, it'll be troublesome! Fishmen, skeletons..."
In a few hurried steps, he had already arrived in front of the Second Prince!
The Second Prince had already attempted to enter at the boundary of the fog!
The report was given in a low voice, "Your Highness, the scouts have gathered the following information through the fog..."
Upon hearing this, the second prince remained silent, his eyes calm, and asked in a deep voice, "What are the casualties?"
General Lou quickly reported, "Your Highness, so far, there have been twenty-three casualties!"
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