When the two returned to the entrance of the strange alleyway,
the eerie aura that had originally emanated from here was still present, but it had greatly diminished. Only a few threadlike strands floated through the alley, with none spilling out onto the street.
Had that been meant to draw our attention... Did someone inside notice something unusual about me or Pop?
Han Dong and Pop exchanged a glance before walking side by side into the alleyway.
The instant they stepped inside, the clamor of the streets was cut by more than half, as though a membrane separated this place from the streets outside.
Moreover, with every step deeper inside, that sense of separation became noticeably stronger.
Once they reached a certain depth, the noise from the Outside World completely vanished, replaced by an unnatural silence.
At the same time, a metal door constantly leaking a dark gray aura appeared at the end of the alleyway.
A highly distinctive mark was imprinted upon the door—a head with no facial features, with tentacles growing from beneath its neck.
"Something is coming."
Just as Han Dong sensed it,
a horrifying figure seeped out from the sidewall. It had a dreadful face covered in maggot-like tentacles, with eyeballs filling every gap between them.
Its soft, bulbous body nearly filled the entire alleyway.
Its flat palms contained multiple spiral vocal chambers. Through the coordination of different sound holes, they produced a peculiar, uneven tone that echoed through the alley.
"Have the two of you worked with us before?
If not, further verification is required... Being able to detect the spread of gray mist only proves that your perception is good. If you wish to use our services, your strength must also be verified."
Just as Pop was about to step forward,
Han Dong suddenly