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

Jiang Mian stood downstairs in her building, carrying a bunch of shopping bags.

She raised her hand to wipe away non-existent sweat from her forehead and let out a long sigh.

Jiang Mian glanced at the bracelet on her wrist and couldn't help but purse her lips.

While it is indeed very beautiful, reflecting a dazzling golden luster,

But to accept a gift from a man for no reason... to be honest, Jiang Mian was still very resistant to it.

She always felt that she was just playing the role of a soft girl for survival, and never wanted to be a real girl.

Even if this thing is very valuable.

She hadn't done anything for Ye Chenyang, yet he gave her things for no reason. Even if they were friends, it shouldn't be like that.

Although Ye Chenyang didn't say it, she recognized that the bracelet was made of something called Radiant Crystal.

Essentially, it is the crystallization of the power of those who awaken through the [Radiance] path, and also a lower-spec version of the Monument of Radiance.

It has only two effects: once activated, it can dispel the fog within a certain range and sense the location of the nearest monument.

Simply put, it's a "compass" in the fog.

Only those who are high-level [Radiant] Awakeners can create crystals that are solid.

Awakened individuals at later stages of the sequence produce "crystals" that are initially in liquid form and require secondary processing to solidify.

Even if it's processed and looks similar, the effect is far inferior to the former.

"They're not even bothering to act anymore..."

Although Jiang Mian's quantity was small, the quality was extremely high, clearly indicating that a second-tier [Radiant Blade] could not produce it.

But Ye Chenyang told her that he did it himself... No, did he think he was an idiot?

Can't even distinguish the quality of the Radiant Crystal?

Thinking about this, Jiang Mian suddenly realized that something was wrong with her.

Normally, she should have started to figure out the other person's psychology and rehearse countermeasures immediately, instead of getting hung up on this.

Could it be that their increased strength has led them to unconsciously lower their guard?

"No, absolutely not!"

In order not to arouse Ye Chenyang's suspicion, Jiang Mian accepted the gift, pretending to be happy like an idiot.

I finally managed to get away and hurriedly bought everything I needed.

She knew she had only managed to fool him for a moment; his attitude was clearly off. Who knew if he was genuinely concerned or just testing her?

Previously, she often got lost while on the east city wall, and initially suspected it was the fault of the Glorious Monument.

It is said that the power of [Radiance] can not only guide humanity, but some special beings can also confuse calamities.

Monuments imbued with their power will possess special effects.

As a vertex sequence, Jiang Mian felt he could definitely do it.

But this thing in her hand doesn't seem to have any effect on her for the time being. Could it be... just a pretty decoration plus a "compass"?

"It shouldn't be a test, right?"

If the other party still wanted to test her, it should have taken effect the moment it was handed over.

But if not, then it's simply because you're thinking of her?

Are you worried that something might happen to her when she goes into the mist to do her mission?

After all, it is a crystallization personally created by a vertex sequence. Even if its own level is limited, the effect must be quite good.

Thinking of this, Jiang Mian relaxed a little, relieved that he hadn't doubted himself.

"It seems... I've forgotten something. Oh well, never mind."

She stopped thinking about it, went upstairs to pack her things and see how it would affect the puppet's physique.

We have enough inhibitors for now. The biggest problem is how to bring them with us when we go to core urban areas, or how to find out if there are any channels to get the drugs there.

I heard that you have to take the Fog Line to get there, and you'll definitely have to go through security checks.

The mutual aid society might be a good starting point; with a clone, she could test how they transport goods.

If there's really no other way, then we'll have to resort to some risky measures.

As soon as she entered the building, she smelled two completely different fragrances, one of which...

Normally, Jiang Mian tries to keep his senses as private as possible, otherwise he would have been tempted to death by the aroma of the awakened one long ago.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, her perception range will be narrowed to within about 100 meters.

Now, she clearly felt that the aura had reached the fourth level!

Moreover, the other party seemed to have deliberately concealed it. If my senses hadn't been strong enough, I probably wouldn't have noticed until I got close to their face!

"What's going on? Were we discovered? Or is it because of Li Tian?"

A fourth-tier expert is already one of the top experts in this base city, and they are generally not mobilized.

Jiang Mian hesitated for a moment, then decided to continue upstairs.

The reason is simple: even if the other party is at the fourth level, they cannot stop her.

If I run away now, it will only increase suspicion and make it obvious to others that I have a problem.

When she went upstairs, she saw two figures in uniform, one of whom was an acquaintance.

Strange... Isn't he from the West City Police Department? Why is he in the North City? Is he on a cross-district case?

"Jiang, classmate."

Shen Ming's voice was as gentle as ever.

Jiang Mian looked at him, a hint of doubt naturally showing on her face, and stepped forward hesitantly.

"Commander Shen? You...are you here to see me?"

Shen Ming nodded, stepped aside, and introduced:

"Don't be nervous, Inspector Shen just wants to talk to you about something."

She looked at the middle-aged man standing on the inside, tall and with a restrained demeanor.

It was obvious that this was the fourth-tier being she had just sensed.

There are very few fourth-tier powerhouses in the base city. Jiang Mian should have seen this person in some report before, and he still has some impression of him.

Shen Yuan, a fourth-tier Awakened One, Sequence 88, [Heavy Water]...

Why would he come to our door in person for no apparent reason?

Shen Yuan stepped forward, his tall stature bringing a slight sense of oppression.

His gaze lingered on her bracelet for a moment, but quickly moved away.

He looked into Jiang Mian's eyes and said calmly:

"Jiang Mian, I apologize for bothering you. There are a few things I need to remind you about regarding safety."

?

What kind of problem requires a Level 4 expert to personally come and remind you?

A sense of vigilance rose in Jiang Mian's heart, and she felt that the other party was being somewhat deliberate.

From the moment he stopped staring at her, she felt he was subtly watching her, even when his gaze wasn't directly on her.

She frowned slightly, revealing a hint of unease:

"Safety? Sir, has something happened in the city again?"

"Recently... in addition to the infected gathering and causing trouble, there have also been dangerous third-order calamities appearing."

When the topic of calamity came up, he subtly observed Jiang Mian's reaction.

Jiang Mian sensed that something was wrong.

Is this person... doubting her?

She clearly didn't leak anything, so why are they suspecting her?

Jiang Mian timely revealed a hint of fear: "Ah? A third-tier calamity?"

"Yes."

He nodded, then elaborated a bit more, roughly meaning:

Someone of your rank, being a low-level high-ranking individual, is like a walking sweet treat for a Tier 3 Calamity. Please be careful, try not to go out alone, avoid remote places, and so on.

The two men seemed to have really only come to remind her; after saying a few words, they exchanged a few pleasantries and left.

After they had gone far away, Jiang Mian went into her own little house.

Strange, I got away with it this time without even putting in any effort?

She glanced at the bracelet on her wrist, and Shen Yuan's gaze seemed to linger on it for a while.

Could it be... that it's its doing?