Mike described his tragic experience in detail.
After hearing his words, Hu Jiu narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Everything I'm saying is true, you have to believe me!" Mike emphasized repeatedly.
His experiences in this city were so surreal, more outrageous than a horror story. Most people would probably think he was crazy if they heard what he was saying.
"Don't worry, I believe in you!" Hu Jiu patted Mike on the shoulder, creating a very reassuring and reliable feeling.
Mike's eyes immediately lit up with hope. "Then... let's figure out a way to get out of here right now, or I'll go crazy!"
"No rush." Hu Jiu waved his hand. "The problems in this city haven't been fully investigated yet..."
"You're going to stay here and continue the investigation?" Mike looked very surprised.
Hu Jiu put his hands in his pockets and said meaningfully, "This is all to prevent the world from being destroyed, to protect the harmonious order of society. We must crack down hard on abnormal phenomena that threaten humanity..."
Mike was stunned for a moment, deeply respecting Hu Jiu's noble character of putting the world's worries before his own. He quickly took out a wad of money from his pocket and another wad from his other pocket, and stuffed them into Hu Jiu's hands.
"What are you doing?" Hu Jiu asked with feigned surprise.
Mike forced a smile, forcing a genuine one. "Don't be so polite with me. I really want to do my part to protect this world!"
"Alright, I understand your intentions." Hu Jiu reluctantly accepted the money.
He squeezed the thickness of the ride; it cost more than the fare he had previously paid for hitchhiking.
At that moment, Mike suddenly asked, "Could you get me out of here first?"
Hu Jiu shook his head. "I haven't found the exit yet."
Mike immediately said, "Then I'll go with you. More people mean more strength."
Hu Jiu chuckled, "Don't worry, with me here, I can definitely guarantee your safety."
Mike gave a fake smile, then his expression suddenly changed.
A large number of people gathered from all directions; they were residents of the Glory City. Each of them wore the same smile, and even the curve of their lips was exactly the same.
Mike instinctively wanted to run, but seeing that Hu Jiu didn't move, he stopped as well.
"Mr. Hu, what should we do now?"
Hu Jiu lightly licked his lips. "They're just a group of ordinary citizens. With me here, there's nothing to be afraid of."
Mike's legs trembled as he looked at the faces that were so similar to his own, getting closer and closer.
Before long, the two were surrounded.
The residents stared at Hu Jiu and Mike with identical smiles, remaining motionless and not moving any closer, seemingly simply surrounding them.
Mike, head bowed and trembling, hid behind Hu Jiu.
Hu Jiu spoke up, asking, "What do you want? Can we still communicate normally?"
Someone shouted back, "Two sinners, you're under arrest! Come with us immediately to the church to receive God's baptism, and then together bathe in the glory of 007 Blessings!"
"A sinner?" Hu Jiu raised his voice slightly and pointed at Mike.
Why do you call him a sinner? What crime did he commit?
"Impolite, uncivilized, slacking off at work, lacking initiative and enthusiasm; their behavior fails to meet the standards and norms expected of local residents!"
"Do you know how serious these crimes are?"
"As a resident of Glory City, one should voluntarily join Glory Enterprise, taking it upon oneself to save the boss and regarding the company's development as one's life..."
These words made Hu Jiu's back teeth ache, but he could also see that although these people were still alive, their thinking had long been rigid, and they could only repeat the same few sentences over and over again.
However, their image does fit the capitalist's ideal of a cog in the machine. What boss wouldn't like such a high-quality, high-level, unpaid 007 workaholic composite fantasy?
Despite all the talking, this group showed no inclination to make a move, making them a kind of polite cannon fodder.
There was no sign of members of the Eternal Night Organization appearing.
Just then, Mike, who was behind Hu Jiu, gradually changed his expression.
His lips couldn't help but curl upwards, his eyes became dull, and he nodded occasionally, as if to express his agreement.
After a moment's hesitation, he stepped out from behind Hu Jiu, his expression serene, but his voice strained as he said, "I'm sorry, I am indeed a sinner."
Hu Jiu looked over in shock. He had placed a layer of Supernatural protection on Mike, and Mike had been perfectly normal just moments before. How could he have been corrupted so quickly and become just like the local residents?
Who's so powerful that they managed to bypass his protection?!
It seems the Eternal Night Organization really does have some tricks up its sleeve.
Even if you don't go to church or eat that damn Blessing Candy, there's still some invisible force constantly eroding and transforming the living people in this city!
After thinking for a few seconds, Hu Jiu decided not to waste any more time with these mentally unstable citizens. He knocked Mike unconscious with a punch and dragged him outside.
The crowd couldn't stop Hu Jiu at all; everyone was looking at him with condemnation, perhaps intending to make him feel ashamed and then die of shame.
Hu Jiu completely ignored them, activated the Mirage Ghost Domain, and moved upwards.
From a bird's-eye view, the entire city is laid out before you.
A thick, gloomy fog drifted in all directions, and shifting shadows moved back and forth across the streets.
Immediately afterwards, he activated the Supernatural within his body, causing the Ghost Domain realm to expand rapidly, and the surrounding space gained a somewhat indescribable and elusive feeling.
As the terror of the Ghost Domain Realm continued to increase, the Glory City in Hu Jiu's eyes gradually changed its appearance.
The sun was blocked, but the whole city was brighter and more dazzling than during the day in the height of summer.
After observing carefully, I realized that the source of the light was the church.
The light was not the kind that travels in a straight line like in nature, but rather a viscous, flowing light, like a gas, that diffused from the church in all directions, illuminating the entire city.
Every resident in the area was bathed in this light.
Even in his coma, Mike radiated light, though it was faint, but it was gradually deepening.
Hu Jiu dispelled the Ghost Domain and landed back on the ground.
Those viscous, diffuse, fluid-like lights seem to be the fog in the city, but some methods are needed to see another state of fog.
Hu Jiu dragged Mike back to the church, but he didn't go inside; he just stayed outside.
In the distance, residents stood still, praying devoutly in the direction of the church.
Hu Jiu pointed, and Frost swept over, causing white steam to rise from the entire church.
Rows of cursed characters appeared on the ground, walls, and ceiling.
The church began to show signs of collapse, but just then, a loud shout rang out:
"Stop!"