Stay Behind

Just like when someone is focused on working at their desk, their attention won't wander off to other things.

If I need something, I'll simply pull open the drawer, reach inside, and retrieve it.

Lu Bai did the same.

To his astonishment, although he reached into the yellow cloth bag, he did not feel the tools as he usually did.

It has a cool, plastic-like texture.

He subconsciously pulled his hand out of the yellow cloth bag, looked down, and found that there were still a few strands of white substance on the pads of his fingers.

It's like a liquid, but so viscous that you can clearly feel its hardness.

Lu Bai wasn't crazy; he knew there was no such thing in the bag, especially since this was a world full of strange occurrences.

He decisively stood up and took half a step back, then kicked the yellow cloth bag with his other foot.

To his surprise, the bag seemed weightless, floating upwards and slowly landing.

As the yellow cloth bag hit the ground, a white, humanoid object detached itself from the opening of the bag.

At first glance, it appears to be a white human figure, constantly twisting and writhing.

Even though it's very close, you can't see it clearly no matter what you do, making you want to stare wide-eyed to see what it is.

The moment this thought crossed Lu Bai's mind, he shuddered, gritted his teeth, and turned his head, forcibly diverting his attention from the white figure.

Based on what he knew, this strange Twist and Turn could have a silent effect on witnesses.

Before you're sure you can crack the code, it's best to avoid looking directly at the white figure, just to be on the safe side.

The Twist and Turn and twisting made no sound, and once you looked away, you couldn't tell whether it was still swaying or not.

Often, fear arises from the unknown.

The growing fear and the inexplicable urge to turn and observe were like a tidal wave constantly assaulting Lu Bai's reason.

Take a look?

Just one glance.

I glanced at it and immediately looked away...

It felt like there were little people in my head constantly repeating these words, and even the most determined person would find it hard to resist looking over there.

Lu Bai bit his tongue hard, using the pain to try and clear his head a little. Then he immediately chanted a spell and made hand gestures, patting his forehead three times.

After reciting this Cleansing Heart Incantation, although it was somewhat simplified, many of the distractions in my mind dissipated.

Even so, Lu Bai did not turn his head to look at the white figure, but silently pondered a countermeasure, even slowing his breathing.

This made the study so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

If someone were standing at the doorway, they would see this scene, so quiet it's almost comical.

Twist and Turn and wriggled in the center of the study, like a lowly dancer posing and hoping that her sugar daddy would glance at her.

In this silence, several minutes quickly passed.

Lu Bai thought the stalemate would continue, but unexpectedly, a wild, raucous voice suddenly broke the silence in the study.

"You human are indeed extraordinary."

Upon hearing this voice, Lu Bai raised an eyebrow and unconsciously smiled.

However, he didn't turn around. He remained in a Twist and Turn, back-to-back position and asked in a restrained tone, "So you can talk too."

Research by the Action Department indicates that the vast majority of these supernatural entities are incapable of communication; they typically eliminate humans immediately, giving them no chance to speak.

It's worth mentioning that Lu Bai has only been in this world for a short time, but he has already seen many strange creatures that can talk.

Moreover, judging from their strange statements, they seem to be able to exchange information with each other.

"Can you talk to food?"

It continued to Twist and Turn and writhe, but the hysterical tone of its voice had subsided, and it sounded without any noticeable fluctuations.

"That makes sense. I misunderstood you."

Hearing the Twist and Turn words, Lu Bai nodded in agreement, then asked, "So what do you mean by talking to me now?"

"We acknowledge your abilities; you are no longer food. We allow you to share this world with us."

The way Twist and Turn sounded quite sincere.

However, Lu Bai did not pay attention to its overtures, but instead focused on the word "we" in the sentence.

In the two years since the strange occurrences began, the Action Department has tried every means to gather intelligence on them, but has found absolutely no evidence that the strange entities are organized.

If this news were to leak out, it would likely cause an unimaginable uproar.

After all, they act strangely and alone. To put it optimistically, you can think of them as ferocious beasts. Dangerous as they may be, they might still have a chance to live to a ripe old age if they are lucky enough.

But if there's a connection between these strange occurrences, then it's a completely different concept.

It has become a contest between two civilizations.

With bizarre and unpredictable methods.

It could be said that the reason humanity has been able to continue is simply because the supernatural forces didn't kill them.

Lu Bai stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "What if I refuse?"

"Then you're rejecting our good intentions, and you'll regret it."

As they spoke, the white figure that Twist and Turn began to gradually fade.

The texture changes from realistic to plastic.

It was as if Lu Bai had eyes in the back of his head; he sensed this out of thin air.

Suddenly he turned around, and three Yellow Talisman were found between his index and middle fingers.

As he turned, the three Yellow Talisman seemed to possess a spirit, each flying away to precisely form an equilateral triangle, encompassing the Twist and Turn within it.

Lu Bai's feet also started moving, stepping in a strange way.

Amidst the chaos and complexity, there is a unique sense of harmonious beauty.

--Stepping the Stepping on the Big Dipper.

With each step he took, the three Yellow Talisman emitted a dazzling, warm golden light.

With Lu Bai's series of actions, the Twist and Turn and turning that had faded to the point of almost disappearing suddenly solidified as if it had hit rock bottom.

Even though he realized it was having an effect, Lu Bai still didn't look directly at the person Twist and Turn. He turned his face to the side and only observed from the corner of his eye.

Upon discovering that she had actually been left behind, her Twist and Turn voice suddenly returned to its initial manic and playful state.

"What's this?"

"Want to learn?" Lu Bai's tone unconsciously carried a hint of a smile.

"You think you've already won?"

The Twist and Turn, twisting figure never stopped for a moment, threateningly saying, "Go outside and look around. I told you, you'll regret this..."