Chapter 1004: The Disappearance Incident
âDamn!â
It was that same footstep sound!
Ling Mo, Xu Shuhan, and Yuwen Xuan all came to an abrupt halt, instinctively pressing themselves against the wall. They held their breath, eyes wide, listening intently to the sounds coming from the other side of the wall.
The sound was approaching quickly⊠and closely. In this silence, with only a thin wall between them, they could clearly hear each step the other took⊠As the sound drew nearer, it felt as if the presence was brushing right past themâŠ
Ahead was a corner, with no other paths in sight. Judging by the speed, in about three seconds, this unknown Creature wandering the sewer would appear there. With nowhere to hide, Ling Mo and his companions were bound to come face to face with it.
There was no doubt this encounter wouldnât be pleasantâŠ
What to do? Should they turn back? Xu Shuhan glanced nervously at Ling Mo.
âWhy did it suddenly turn back? Hey, werenât you following the crying sound? Whereâs your persistence? Giving up halfway isnât in the nature of a Zombie or a Monster!â Ling Moâs mind raced with anxiety.
Should they fight? But without knowing the opponentâs strength, how could they ensure a quick victory? Moreover, the shadow Ling Mo had seen earlier didnât seem to be it! This meant there were at least two other Creatures in the passage besides them. Engaging one might leave them vulnerable to the other lurking in the shadows⊠And this was just one of the potential predicaments they facedâŠ
âClickâŠâ
The sound passed completely behind themâŠ
Ling Mo clenched his fist, then suddenly raised his arm and swung it.
Yuwen Xuan felt a tug, and at the same time, Xu Shuhan tensed, ready for action.
Here it comes!
Ling Moâs pull indicated he had made a decision at this critical momentâŠ
Two secondsâŠ
One secondâŠ
Now!
The three of them counted down in their minds. Just as the footsteps emerged from behind the wall and reached the corner, they sprang into action.
Receiving the signal, Yuwen Xuan darted forward two steps and tossed something into the air.
âWatch out for the hidden weapon!â he muttered under his breath.
A burst of firelight exploded mid-air, and simultaneously, the three of them caught a glimpse of a figure.
The shadow clearly hadnât anticipated this turn of events. Although it wasnât blinded by the sudden flare of light, its attention was inevitably drawn to it. áčđąÉŽÈŻáĂáč„
Originally, it could have spotted Ling Mo and the others in the light. But with Yuwen Xuanâs sudden shout from the other side, its gaze was involuntarily pulled awayâŠ
In that fleeting moment, Ling Mo and Xu Shuhan managed to slip into its blind spot. Though brief, this moment was a precious opportunity for them.
Almost simultaneously as Yuwen Xuan was being stared down, Ling Mo made his move. With a swift motion of his hands, ten Tentacles shot forward. Xu Shuhan, standing behind him, was ready to back him up at a momentâs notice. All they needed now was for Ling Mo to seize control of the opponentâŠ
âHuh?â
But to the surprise of Xu Shuhan and Yuwen Xuan, Ling Mo, the key player, hesitated for a split second after making his moveâŠ
âWhat the heck!!!â The two were stunned.
Yuwen Xuan could divert the opponentâs attention, but it was Ling Moâs actions that would truly determine the outcome of the battle. He was indeed the critical factor. Yet, this crucial element had falteredâŠ
This was a recipe for disaster!
Xu Shuhan reacted immediately, gritting her teeth as she dashed forward.
There was no other choice; under these circumstances, she had to act ahead of scheduleâŠ
âAh!â
What she didnât expect was that Ling Mo, with sharp reflexes, caught her just as she charged forwardâŠ
âWh-â
Before she could question him, the âpatâ sound echoed once more.
As the black fog swirled, a vague silhouette slowly emergedâŠ
The âfirebombâ that had fallen to the ground continued to flicker with light, and as the figure appeared less than five meters away, its form became fully visible to themâŠ
âHuh?!â
It wasnât just Ling Mo who was taken aback⊠Xu Shuhan and Yuwen Xuan were also stunned, their eyes fixed incredulously on the figure before themâŠ
âItâs actuallyâŠâ Yuwen Xuan murmured, âNo way!â
The figure slowly lifted its head, revealing a pale face⊠But in those deep, dark eyes, there was a sheen of moisture. After a moment of mutual surprise, her lips quivered, and she suddenly spread her arms, rushing towards Ling Mo: âWaaah⊠Sausage, youâre here tooâŠâ
âUhâŠâ
Ling Mo snapped back to reality. At the mention of âSausage,â he instinctively moved to protect his vital areas, but hearing her sobbing tone, his hands frozeâŠ
âWhat happened?â
Ling Mo had never encountered such a situation before. When the little loli bumped into him, he awkwardly placed his hand on her head and gently rubbed it twice. âWhat are you doing here? Whatâs happened?â
âUghâŠâ The little loli slowly lifted her head from his abdomen, sniffling, âSausage⊠ughâŠâ
âAre you crying?â Ling Moâs eye twitched. Heâd never seen a Zombie cry before⊠Can they even cry? Or is it just an imitation? Come to think of it, she hadnât actually shed any tearsâŠ
âIâm not crying!â The little loli immediately denied, âThatâs not crying!â
âSeems like it isâŠâ Ling Mo frowned.
No tears, but her expression was already one of a sobbing messâŠ
Xu Shuhan, who was standing nearby, also snapped out of her shock. She looked at the little loli in surprise, quickly crouched down, and asked, âShiran, what are you doing here? YouâŠâ
She wanted to say, âYou scared us to death,â but seeing Yu Shiranâs expression, she swallowed her words and instead said, âWe thought some Monster was coming⊠Itâs dangerous here, how did you get down?â After speaking, she secretly pinched Ling Mo, âWhat are you doing? Canât you comfort people⊠Asking a little girl if sheâs crying right off the batâŠâ
âOuchâŠâ Ling Mo winced in pain and rolled his eyes in exasperation. What did he do wrong?
The little loli suddenly snapped out of her sadness, her expression changed abruptly, and she glared at Xu Shuhan before hugging Ling Mo tightly. âWhat are you doing! Heâs mine! You weakling, you canât even beat meâŠâ
âHuh?â Xu Shuhanâs smile froze on her face. She opened her mouth to say something but ended up silently shedding tears⊠Seems like she was meddling unnecessarily! And being casually mocked by the little loli without any power to retort! Although she didnât want to be called a weakling, this twelve-year-old girl, standing at just four feet tall, was a genuine Leader-Level Zombie! Ling Mo and Yuwen Xuan might not feel it⊠but she could sense the dignity of an Advanced Zombie from the little loliâs expression!
As a Low-Level Zombie, she felt truly dejected⊠Xu Shuhan stood up and silently took a step back.
âPinch back!â The little loli looked up and said.
âPinchâŠâ Ling Mo was a bit stunned.
Xu Shuhan was once again on the verge of tears. This little girl must be venting! She realized that this little girl was just looking for trouble⊠Are their questions really that hard to answer?
But seeing her red eyes, it was hard to be serious with her⊠A brat whose willfulness can be endearing, truly transcends species boundariesâŠ
âYou go ahead.â Xu Shuhan turned her head away.
âThisâŠâ Ling Mo didnât fully grasp the situation, but he had a vague understanding. Yu Shiran, nestled in his arms, seemed fierce, yet she visibly trembled when Xu Shuhan questioned her. This reaction indicated that something significant must have happened here. Despite being a Zombie, she was still just a childâŠ
âWill you tell me if I pinch you?â Ling Mo proposed.
âHuh?â Yu Shiran was a bit dazed⊠There was something off about that statementâŠ
Pinching and answering⊠Was there any connection between the two?
âThen Iâll pinch you.â Ling Mo decisively reached out, first waving his hand near Xu Shuhanâs mask, then moving towards her shoulder.
Even though it was merely symbolic, Xu Shuhanâs tense body still flinched.
âGo ahead.â Ling Mo pressed Yu Shiranâs shoulder and crouched down. He looked at the little loliâs round face and added, âDonât be afraid, weâre here.â
âIâm not scaredâŠâ Yu Shiran met his gaze, pursed her lips, and suddenly displayed that tearful expression again, âSausage⊠Black Silk⊠Black Silk is goneâŠâ
âWhat?â Ling Moâs eyes widened in shock.
That mutation dog-girl⊠gone?!
After staring for a full two seconds, Ling Moâs gaze shifted abruptly to Yu Shiranâs neck.
Indeed, it was emptyâŠ
The Black Silk main body, usually wrapped around there, was now missingâŠ
âWhat happened?â Ling Moâs heart raced wildly as he looked at Yu Shiran again and asked.
Although it was just a mutation creature, he had nurtured it step by step to this point⊠Most importantly, he shared a deep psychic link with Black Silk⊠How could such a âZombie Puppetâ suddenly vanish? Moreover, wasnât she in a symbiotic relationship with Yu Shiran?
âDid she leave on her own?â Ling Mo suddenly asked.
Yu Shiran sniffled, âI donât know⊠After I came down, I was suddenly alone. Then I⊠halfway through⊠whimper whimperâŠâ
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