After leaving the safe room, Su Xiao led Bubu Wang and Baja toward the first floor. There was still no news from Beni and A'Mu. It was unknown whether they had found the "Pure White Blood."
Just after leaving the room, Su Xiao saw Water Brother emerge from his own room as well. Water Brother was dressed as usual, wearing a brown cloak that looked like a blanket. More than a dozen small gold rings adorned the outer edge of his right ear. He was blind and held a white cane.
Sensing Su Xiao, Water Brother smiled and nodded, as kind as ever.
"Enzo, you're at your home turf now."
Su Xiao tossed a Soul Crystal into his mouth and chewed it with loud crunches.
"Indeed. But the three of you joining forces is bad news for me. It would be wiser to stay away from you this round."
Water Brother had always kept a low profile, but his mind was as clear as a mirror, and he had a firm grasp of the situation.
After going downstairs, Su Xiao found Wood, Zyas, and the others waiting in front of the third painting. The third painting—the Sea Painting—was wrapped in chains.
Zyas and Morey had both emerged from the Nightmare Ward. It was unclear what Morey had gained, but Zyas had replicated an ability that could restore sanity. It was unknown how long he could maintain it, but it would definitely last through the next painted world.
The participant from the new faction had also arrived. He came from Sanctuary Paradise and was a vigorous-looking old man. His name and abilities were unknown, but judging by his outfit, he was unmistakably one of Sanctuary Paradise's specialty charlatans.
"Everyone, do you have faith?"
The Sanctuary charlatan's gaze was benevolent. He first