After saying that, Hao Xiao fixed his gaze on a certain spot.
Outside the main doors, the gray mist was dense.
A black shadow flickered in and out of view, its form constantly shifting.
A pair of dim green eyes stared into the hall.
"It's the stench of those Rats from White Chess..."
"They're here for District 5 [Nightmare] too? Even that Daily Hidden Tuo Luo values this [Nightmare] so much?"
Putting away her comic book, Tong Tong hugged her milk bottle and ran toward Hao Xiao, then shot Zuo Yang a disdainful look. "You couldn't say something that stupid even if you thought with your toes."
"They're here for District 5 [Nightmare], my ass. They're here for [J]!"
Hao Xiao lifted Tong Tong and set her on his shoulder, then asked Zuo Yang coldly, "[Z], how many 'thieves' did your dog nose pick up?"
Zuo Yang had already gone numb to it and could not be bothered to argue. Activating his [Exclusive Talent], he sniffed the air. "Three..."
"No, four."
"And two old acquaintances. Tsk, what a grand show."
"Anyone who didn't know better would think the core [Nightmare] of 'Heavenly Origin' had spawned here!"
After hearing that, Hao Xiao shook his head. "What a lousy job."
Outside the hall, as the black shadow drew closer, its figure gradually became clearer...
Soon, a faint, winding opera tune reached their ears—
The operatic voice was exceptionally shrill, rising and falling unpredictably, making everyone who heard it deeply uncomfortable.
"Opera singing..."
The expressions of the three present darkened.
Barren had conquered District 10 [Nightmare] too recently, so none of the three had received this layer of information.
Tong Tong turned to glare at Zuo Yang. "Your nose! Use your nose!"
"I am sniffing! I'm sniffing!"
"Even a damn dog nose wouldn't