I can see experience bars after being transported to another world.

Chapter 123 Potions

Lu Yuan looked at the potion and map that Morris handed him and remained silent for a few seconds.

The conditions were much more lenient than he had imagined.

The other side was almost unilaterally providing the medicine, maps, and intelligence. He only needed to make a move at a crucial moment, and could even escape if things went wrong.

Either these three people are really short-handed.

Or...

They were very confident in their abilities and didn't expect to be of any help; they just wanted to have an extra layer of insurance.

In either case, he won't lose out.

"Can."

Morris nodded and gestured to Vincent.

Vincent pulled a folded piece of paper from his pocket and handed it over swiftly and decisively.

Lu Yuan took it and unfolded it to take a look.

It is a simple map.

The above is a charcoal sketch of the general layout of Sandworm Town, including the streets, the distribution of houses, and the surrounding environment.

The location of the quarry was marked, with "Hunting Spot" written next to it.

A section of land north of the town has been fenced off, with a sign next to it that reads "Warehouse Area, suspected to be conducting research here."

There is also a location that is specially marked.

The mayor's house.

The sign next to it reads: Suspected contamination.

Lu Yuan looked at the line of text and recalled the prompt the system gave him when he first met the town mayor.

He possesses extraordinary knowledge and mysterious powers within him.

A strange force, suspected contamination... all pointing in the same direction.

It seems the information the pathfinders had was indeed quite reliable.

"Sandworms are a very special kind of creature."

Morris's voice came from the side.

"They are naturally highly resistant to pollution, and under normal circumstances, it is almost impossible for them to be alienated."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of certainty.

"But you saw it today too."

Lu Yuan recalled the dark brown sandworm from noon, and the dense array of eyes inside its mouthparts.

"The fact that sandworms can mutate... suggests that someone here isn't entirely honest."

Morris pointed to two marks on the map.

"Warehouse area, mayor's house."

"It's most likely related to these two places."

Lu Yuan looked at the map and memorized the markings.

He had never been to the warehouse district, but he had personally witnessed the mayor's unusual behavior.

"I'll keep an eye on it."

We will contact you if anything happens.

Morris raised his hand and patted Lu Yuan's shoulder with a light touch.

"Don't look for us first, and remember not to go out tonight. This desert isn't safe at night, especially since we hunted sandworms today."

Lu Yuan nodded.

The way seekers operate prioritize secrecy.

Morris didn't say anything more.

He gestured to Heller and Vincent.

The three figures began to retreat, one step, two steps, gradually disappearing into the shadows of the building.

There were no footsteps.

There was no movement.

It was as if it had never existed.

Lu Yuan stood still, looking at the shadow.

After a moment, he looked away and down at the pink potion in his hand.

At the edge of vision, gray and white text quietly emerged:

[Detection Target: Specially Prepared Sanity Restoration Potion]

[A precious potion that can quickly restore sanity, but it will put a burden on the mind.]

[Warning: Taking two bottles in a short period of time may cause serious side effects]

There are side effects, but they are within acceptable limits.

My rationality is indeed too low right now. Even after recovering last night, I only have 38 points of rationality, which is less than half. If I encounter any unexpected situation, I could easily run into problems.

He did not hesitate any longer.

Uncork the bottle, tilt your head back and drink it down.

The medicine entered my mouth, and a cool sensation slid down my throat and into my stomach.

Then comes the mind.

My previously confused thoughts became clear, like mist dispersed by a gentle breeze.

The heavy feeling that had been weighing on my heart dissipated considerably.

At the edge of my field of vision, gray and white text flickers:

[Sanity: +15...53/120 (Total)]

Lu Yuan stretched his neck.

I feel much better, and this clarity hasn't dissipated yet; I expect there will be further recovery effects.

The burning pain in my left hand seemed to have lessened a bit, but I still couldn't make a fist properly.

It seems that the "accelerated injury healing" aspect is better than expected.

He put the empty bottle away and turned to walk towards the quarry.

In the distance, sandworms are still being dismantled.

The townspeople wielded long-handled knives, slowly cutting into the massive body.

Brownish-yellow blood splattered everywhere, gleaming eerily in the sunlight.

Lu Yuan stood at a distance, watching that scene.

The mayor's house.

Warehouse area.

The alienation of sandworms.

He connected these pieces of information in his mind.

This town is far more complex than it appears on the surface.

It was already afternoon when we got back to Hermann's house.

Hermann isn't here; he's probably still busy at the quarry.

Martha was tidying up in the kitchen, while Karl had disappeared somewhere.

Lu Yuan returned to his room and closed the door.

He took out the map and spread it out on the bed.

Warehouse area.

The mayor's house.

My gaze moved back and forth between the two labels, memorizing their positions.

He had witnessed the mayor's unusual behavior firsthand, but he had never been to the warehouse area.

However, now is not the time to delve into this.

Lu Yuan folded the map and put it away, then leaned against the wall and closed his eyes to rest.

He needs to recover; he needs to wait.

Let's wait until we're more rational and the timing is more suitable.

The sunlight outside the window gradually slanted westward, casting long shadows on the ground.

After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door.

"Dinner's ready."

It was Karl's voice.

Lu Yuan opened his eyes and stood up.

...

Martha cooked dinner.

Stewed sandworm meat served with desert biscuits and a small dish of pickled root vegetables.

The taste wasn't great, but in a place like this, being able to eat something hot is already a luxury.

Lu Yuan slowly chewed the piece of meat in his mouth, his gaze sweeping across the dining table without making a sound.

Herman sat opposite him, a cigarette dangling from his lips, looking somewhat distracted.

He would glance at Lu Yuan every now and then, then quickly look away, as if he had something to say but was hesitating.

Carl sat down beside Lu Yuan, eating his rice with his head down, occasionally glancing up at him. Clearly, there was still a lot he hadn't finished saying during the day.

The little girl sat quietly next to Martha, occasionally poking at the meat in her bowl with her spoon.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber.

Lu Yuan noticed Hermann's unusual behavior but did not speak up.

The silence lasted for quite a while.

Hermann finally took the cigarette holder out of his mouth and glanced at Karl.

"Karl, after you finish eating, go help your mother clean up the kitchen."

"But I haven't..."

"go."

Carl pursed his lips, reluctantly stood up, and followed Martha into the kitchen.

The little girl was taken away as well.

Only Lu Yuan and Herman remained in the restaurant.

Herman put the cigarette holder back in his mouth, took a drag, and exhaled a cloud of smoke.