Before long, the black mist that had shrouded the entire city in an instant vanished without a trace. The whole city erupted in clamor, countless people frightened by the confusion and helplessness they had felt in the darkness.
The hidden spies of every faction, having returned to the light after their fear subsided, made their own guesses about the matter and were all greatly shocked.
"It's bright! It's bright!"
"What happened just now?"
"Mother! I was so scared!"
"Hey! Old Wang, you wet yourself! You were scared pissless, hahaha!"
After snapping out of their daze, many ordinary citizens standing in the streets immediately ran home, their faces somewhat flushed with embarrassment.
They were not the only ones. Some people from the Martial World also slowly lowered their heads, silently circulating their true qi. Wisps of white mist visibly rose from their clothes.
"Prince of Qin, announce this throughout the city: the people need not panic. One of the experts in my manor has made a breakthrough. This is no strange or evil occurrence. I hope the city's people will understand and not be afraid!"
Not long after the black mist dispersed, figures ran all over Cangshui City, spreading the news throughout the city.
The hidden spies of the various factions swiftly passed the news on as well, still shocked.
While the entire city of Cangshui was in upheaval, Prince of Qin's Manor was rather quiet, save for the occasional sound of coughing.
"Cough! Cough, cough, cough!"
Inside the main hall, Bai Yi sat in a side seat, his face tinged with black. He clutched his chest with a pained expression, as though he had been injured.
Bai Feiyu sat beside him, her expression complicated as she gently patted Bai Yi's back. She did not know what to say either.
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