Gao Wu: After transforming into a soft girl, I became a calamity?

On a rooftop, Xu Xiaoan peeked out and looked at the street in the distance.

Influenced by her, Wuming has used the darkness of night to extend his domain, [Dark Sky Curtain], to the entire small realm.

Now, this place has been completely sealed off. Even those at the [Eternal Day] level cannot open the door to enter or leave the Void Realm if their level is not high enough.

However, this domain cannot conceal the smaller realm itself, and it may still be discovered by human authorities at any time.

Upon landing, she discovered that there were artificial spatial markings inside the [Shadow of Decay] cavity she was riding in.

It was only a matter of time before they found this place; they might have already launched the anchor and sent people.

After all, the authorities couldn't possibly ignore the fact that two of humanity's most outstanding figures had simultaneously gone missing.

Never mind, I'll just try to get back in first.

As a [Formless], Xu Xiaoan can move around in the domain as if she were at home, and can move freely without revealing any of her aura.

The city in the shadows seemed to come alive; it sensed their arrival and shared its location with her.

Xu Xiaoan wanted to secretly observe first to confirm his guess that Shen Qiuyu was from "Doomsday".

"Bang!"

In the dimly lit street, a flash of orange-red flame streaked across the scene.

That group of monks, who looked quite strong, were instantly killed by Shen Qiuyu in a single encounter!

She withdrew her hand, her face still bearing that indifferent expression, but inside she was overjoyed.

"That's amazing!"

Having this ability, being able to hold back laughter is already quite impressive.

After this incident, Shen Qiuyu's adaptability is now remarkably strong.

Compared to the shocks we've experienced before, this is really nothing.

She turned around and went back to the group, as if nothing had happened.

But in Xu Xiaoan's eyes from a distance, it was a different scene altogether.

Under the shroud of the dark sky, the remains and souls of these monks will be reclaimed by the city's shadows.

However, after Shen Qiuyu killed those monks, he left nothing behind.

It was as if... even the soul had been burned away.

This characteristic is undoubtedly unique to [Demon Slayer], [Netherworld], or the pinnacle of elements.

In any case, the [Heavenly Fire] ability would definitely not have this characteristic.

Although the attack wasn't as powerful as I'd imagined, it's still easy to explain.

Is it necessary to use all our strength to deal with these small fry?

Moreover, this calm and composed attitude is exactly the same as the image of the "apocalypse" she imagined.

It couldn't possibly be Jiang Mian hiding behind Ye Chenyang.

However, one thing remains questionable: the other three knew her identity, yet their attitude seemed rather strange.

Xu Xiaoan thought about it and came to a conclusion:

"No hostility?"

Why?

Apart from Jiang Mian, the others probably weren't familiar with her.

If Shen Qiuyu takes strong measures to make them keep the secret, they will be somewhat unwilling.

After she returned to the group, the others treated her just like any other friend, completely at ease.

Only Jiang Mian kept calling her "Sister Qiuyu," which seemed quite intimate with her.

Xu Xiaoan scratched his head, somewhat puzzled.

However, this eliminates Jiang Mian's suspicion for the time being.

She didn't believe that someone at the pinnacle of a calamity would still use such a term to address an ordinary human after their identity had been exposed.

Perhaps some kind of agreement was signed among the individuals?

Through the River of Oblivion, Xu Xiaoan learned about the information of this group of human elites.

[Return to the Void] happens to possess the ability to establish such fair contracts...

She understood!

It must have been Shen Qiuyu who forced them to use the contract, to maintain a good attitude under any circumstances, and not to reveal her identity.

Her duty is to ensure their safety!

That explains it!

As for Jiang Mian, that's even easier to explain.

It's perfectly reasonable for the weak to be more affectionate and try to get closer to the strong in order to gain their protection.

Xu Xiaoan thought he was incredibly smart.

Since they've taken the risk to come to the city, they might be looking for me.

It's time to think of a reason to "bump into" them.

"Strange, why do I feel like someone's watching me..."

Before leaving, she looked around and, sensing that there was nothing in the surrounding shadows, she crossed the rooftop and disappeared into the thick night.

However, not far away, a crow was quietly watching this place.

It had been there for an unknown amount of time, seemingly blending into the surrounding darkness.

Seeing Xu Xiaoan disappear, the Golden Crow flapped its wings and disappeared into the shadows on the ground.

The next second, the shadow behind Jiang Mian wriggled and miraculously emerged from it, landing steadily on her shoulder.

Recalling the scene he saw in the shared view, Jiang Mian couldn't help but frown.

"Xu Xiaoan? Why does she look so suspicious?"

The surrounding darkness seemed alive, filled with a strange spiritual energy, as if one were in a closed realm.

Therefore, she did not use her usual elemental perception.

Instead, he used the power of "formlessness" to try to extract information from the shadows and actually discovered some interesting things.

There's an expert here?!

However, Jiang Mian knew that he had only noticed her unusual behavior, and knew nothing about her background or purpose.

Now that she knows Xu Xiaoan has a problem, the initiative is in her hands.

If the other party is from [Wangchuan], then when they made their move during the day, they might have also noticed that [Doomsday] was also in this small realm.

Did I expose myself?

No, that's not right, there should still be doubts.

The other person was clearly staring at Shen Qiuyu the whole time, could it be...?

Thinking of this, Jiang Mian's expression turned strange as he turned to look at Shen Qiuyu behind him.

"Mianmian, what's wrong?"

Noticing Jiang Mian's burning gaze, Shen Qiuyu touched her clothes and then her face.

There's nothing wrong with that?

Jiang Mian lagged a few steps behind and said to her:

"Sister Qiuyu, if we find Xu Xiaoan, you'll do this..."

Shen Qiuyu found it increasingly strange as she listened.

I can understand her acting to keep things secret, but what's with maintaining a cool and aloof demeanor?

However, since Jiang Mian made this request, she must have her reasons, so we should just do as she says.

Jiang Mian did not try to hide it, and the two people in front heard it clearly.

"Jiang Mian, are you saying... Xu Xiaoan has a problem?"

Yin Mengyao couldn't help but turn around and ask.

She saved the person. The situation was urgent at the time, and she didn't really think much about it. After all, it was just something she did on a whim.

Jiang Mian nodded and pointed to the golden crow on his shoulder.

"It just saw something."

The golden crow closed its eyes and nodded in the same human-like manner.

Meow~

"Mianmian, she wouldn't be mistaking Qiuyu for...?"

Ye Chenyang was the first to realize that Xu Xiaoan was probably a "mole" deliberately planted, and he said this with a hidden meaning.

"Yes. Indeed."

When he received Jiang Mian's definite answer, he was immediately taken aback.

Ye Chenyang had experienced many instances where a foundling might be an undercover agent, so he was relatively accepting of the possibility.

But this kind of misunderstanding is indeed quite baffling.

The other two were both taken aback.

"So, we need to calm her down first?"

Yin Mengyao raised an eyebrow, quickly understood the intention, and couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth up.

"Should we just let her continue to believe that?"

Shen Qiuyu then realized that they were all trying to fool people together.

However, judging from Jiang Mian's tone just now, the other party doesn't seem to be very smart?

Jiang Mian nodded in deep agreement.

She wasn't worried about leaks.

Everyone present possesses the ability to launch mental attacks; no one can escape, regardless of who comes.

Jiang Mian always felt that Xu Xiaoan was more than just an undercover agent.

At the very least, you should investigate thoroughly and confirm that there is no value before eliminating it.

Just then, a commotion came from the darkness in the distance, accompanied by faint human voices, which seemed to be quite lively.

"They're here!"

Once the matter was explained, the group stopped discussing, their eyes all turned, and they tacitly headed in that direction.