The Strange Lake

Arriving at Qingyi Lake, the completely blue and silky smooth surface of the lake was truly a beautiful sight. It's a pity it's outside Safe Zone, otherwise many people would definitely drive here late at night to enjoy the lake view while having sex in their cars... After all, city dwellers love to do that these days.

I have to say, city people really know how to have fun!

Of course, he was quite interested, especially in the moths in the lake and the girl who raised them.

"Did you figure anything out?" After Tang Miao and the other two arrived, he turned around and asked Ai Tutu and Cao Qinqin.

Ai Tutu nodded with a profound expression, while Cao Qinqin looked somewhat embarrassed.

She didn't see the trick at all!

"No need to rush, observe slowly," Tang Miao said after helping the person sit down.

Ai Tutu was lazy, so she just sat down next to Tang Miao, while Cao Qinqin seriously started looking up information.

"What's so different about this place?" Ai Tutu asked quietly after Cao Qinqin went over to observe.

Tang Miao had already guessed that the silly rabbit hadn't found anything, but he didn't expose it. He reached into a suitable spot before saying, "There's no reflection in the lake."

Although Cao Qinqin was observing from over there, she wasn't far away! And since she was, after all, an assistant, wouldn't she be pointed at and gossiped about if she were seen?

However, just as she was about to remove Tang Miao's claws, she paused.

There are no reflections in the lake?

To be honest, Ai Tutu really didn't care about this...

Hearing Tang Miao's words, she felt inexplicably frightened and asked, "There's no reflection here, is there some Great Demon?"

"There aren't any big ones, but there are quite a few small ones that live in groups," Tang Miao said casually, rubbing the rabbit's head.

"Ah?"

Ai Tutu stood up immediately!

Social Demon Beast, aren't they a kind of race!?

She was naturally very flustered...

Tang Miao's hand, which had been hovering in mid-air, instantly... grasped nothing.

The Big Rabbit clearly didn't care about any of that and tried to run away with Tang Miao! There were gregarious Demon Beast here; with their small group, wouldn't they be courting death?

"What are you panicking about? Although there are quite a few of them, they're not that strong." Tang Miao explained again, pulling back the Big Rabbit Rabbit that was trying to run away.

"Teacher! Teacher! I've found something wrong!"

At this moment, Cao Qinqin also realized something was wrong and hurriedly ran over, shouting, "Reflection! It's a reflection..."

"You have good observation skills, but don't overreact to things," Tang Miao reassured the girl in front of him.

It's no wonder Cao Qinqin was scared. The lake was probably over three kilometers in diameter, making it a very large lake in this mountain forest. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, yet not a single drop of water reflected the outline of the mountains. This was truly bizarre!

There seems to be something terrifying lurking within...

How could she not be scared?

"Such a big lake, and it's not filled with water, what could possibly fill it? Teacher... let's go, okay?" Cao Qinqin said weakly.

"Go send a signal and call everyone else over." Seeing the girl's frightened look, as a considerate teacher, he naturally wanted to fulfill her wish.

Cao Qinqin had no desire to stay there any longer. The area outside Safe Zone was indeed terrifying! She immediately sent a signal to summon the classmates who had gone to investigate other places.

Not long after, the five trainees returned to their units.

After Tang Miao's questioning, they all seemed to have realized the strange characteristics of the lake! Of course, the main reason was that Demon Beast often appeared near the lake. If they got too close, they might be attacked by the Demon Beast.

Tang Miao thought for a moment and said, "You guys go back with Senior Ai first, I'll stay here and investigate."

The reason there are no reflections in the lake is simply because the lake surface is covered with moths. Although they are not very harmful, the safety of the group is the top priority.

He himself is fine, but if they encounter danger while he's taking action, then things will get complicated.

"No, why don't you come back with us?" Ai Tutu immediately refused upon hearing this.

Are you kidding me? Such a large lake has been covered up. I'm not at all at ease leaving Tang Miao here alone.

Tang Miao insisted she was fine, but as the saying goes, concern can cloud judgment. Ai Tutu wouldn't listen to any of that and refused to let Tang Miao stay there alone. She insisted on going back to ask for help...

Left with no other choice, he finally agreed.

Of course, asking for help is absolutely out of the question!

Taming a little Moth Woman? What's so difficult about that? As for their numbers? They're nothing compared to my flames...

After returning to the town, Tang Miao told everyone to observe the situation again the next day before deciding whether to seek help from the academy.

Although several students wanted to ask for help immediately, Tang Miao was in charge, and they couldn't do anything if he didn't ask. Ai Tutu wanted to say something, but Tang Miao stopped her with a look!

In the end, she had no choice but to give up. Anyway, she was determined not to let Tang Miao come into contact with that strange creature.

Late at night...

The night was quiet, without the chirping of insects or birds. The starlight covering the black sky was the only light in this mountain forest, preventing it from appearing completely desolate.

"We have to find out why. I don't want to fail to get the Excellent Graduation Badge again. How can I face the Bai family if I do that!" Bai Hongfei ran out alone, muttering to himself.

He didn't want to ask for help; he believed that finding the cause himself and solving it would be true Excellent Graduation.

Having arrived here, I pushed aside the tall grass and slowly walked towards Qingyi Lake.

Qingyi Lake remained as tranquil and beautiful as ever. Surrounded by mountains, the lake resembled a giant emerald jade. As Bai Hongfei gazed at the lake, an indescribable sense of unease welled up within him.

However, he did not back down; he mustered his courage and took a step forward.

He walked straight to the lakeside and Bai Hongfei his head out slightly, wanting to see what was going on with the water.

"Plop~ Plop~ Plop~~"

On the lake's surface, something soft was gently patting, releasing a delightful fragrance.

Before its eyes, it saw countless blue wings, those delicate and exquisite lives, and how they formed a veil of clouds in the sky, making the starlight hazy, like a dream!

Just as Bai Hongfei was in a daze, a soft voice suddenly came from behind him. "What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Hongfei was startled and turned around abruptly, only to find a gentle woman in a retro Tang dress standing behind him. She was leaning slightly forward, with two strands of hair falling beside her cheeks and down to her full breasts.

A faint smile played on her lips, and her bright, clear eyes, even in the night, gazed curiously at Bai Hongfei, seemingly with a hint of playfulness.

It seemed as if beautiful women possessed an aura of innocence; upon seeing her, he didn't question her identity but instead asked with concern, "Miss, what are you doing here so late at night? It's dangerous here."

"You haven't answered my question yet," the woman said.

"I am a student from the Pearl Academy, here to complete my graduation mission," Bai Hongfei said truthfully.

"So, did you find anything?" the woman asked again.

"I saw a swarm of butterfly-like creatures. I'll just tell my advisor and have him contact the government to handle it. Miss, where do you live? Let me take you home," Bai Hongfei said with a kind heart.

"Plop~ Plop~!!"

Just as Bai Hongfei finished speaking, he suddenly noticed that the woman was standing there with her legs crossed, her figure graceful and her gaze cold. Behind her, a pair of soft, huge wings appeared... Although the child seemed fierce, he knew that these wings were clearly not some kind of Wing Magic Tool!

"Who... who are you!?"