So Many People in This World

"Awoo~~~~~~~~~~!"

By the roadside, the pet dogs that had been properly leashed by their owners suddenly swelled in size, becoming as large as motorcycles, and all let out long, drawn-out howls.

Even more terrifying was what happened inside a police station along the street. The dogs originally used for police training, along with several newly purchased Swiftwind Wolf cubs meant to be raised for police work—

All of them swelled in size as well, smashed through their cages, and charged out of the station.

They turned into unknown wild wolves, faces savage, and began attacking the pedestrians on the street.

Watching the scene unfold so abruptly before him, Bai Mo found it strange. How had those dogs suddenly turned into wolves? Though they were not demons, judging from their auras, they were still stronger than ordinary wild wolves.

"Ah!!!!!"

"Help!"

"Yue'er, run!"

"Awoo~~~~~~~~~!"

In an instant, screams, desperate shouts, people fleeing in panic, and the high-pitched howls of wolves from farther away turned the once-peaceful evening street into boiling water, utterly chaotic.

Nearby, a wolf transformed from a pet dog seemed to be drawn by the magic aura on Bai Mo. With a kick of all four legs, it lunged at Bai Mo's back.

"Bai Mo, watch out!" Mu Nujiao, shocked by the changes on the street, reacted abruptly when she saw this and cried out instinctively.

Bai Mo was an Intermediate Level Mage. How could a wolf that did not even count as a demon possibly ambush him?

No matter how these beasts had been created?!

He guessed it had to be connected to the Black Vatican, and right now, what he needed to do was kill these wolves.

Although he had not seen any casualties yet, ordinary people could not deal with them.

As he thought this, a dazzling silver arc streaked past.

"Mind Control!"

His will spread outward along with his magic.

Space seemed to freeze!

In an instant, the wolf lunging at Bai Mo stopped in midair, unable to move!

His will was still spreading with his magic!!

The wolf by the street, just about to tear into its owner, froze and floated up.

Under the streetlamp, a wolf claw reaching toward a child came to a halt!

Beside a car, the wolf that had pinned down its female owner opened its mouth, yet could no longer move even half an inch forward!

One after another, within the range his eyes could see and his senses could perceive, more than a dozen wolves transformed from pet dogs were all controlled.

And under his control, they floated into the air.

Some people were still running.

Some stopped screaming.

Some stopped in their tracks and looked at him, surprise and joy spreading across their faces!

Bang!

One wolf was slammed heavily onto the now carless road, cracking the pavement and smashing its head apart.

Immediately after, one after another, all the attacking Violent Wolves controlled by Bai Mo were smashed to death on the road.

Slurry flowed across half the street, and the pedestrians there fell silent.

"Urgh~!"

The sound of vomiting came from behind him. Bai Mo turned to look and saw Aitutu supporting Mu Nujiao while retching. Mu Nujiao, however, looked as normal as ever, even somewhat excited.

"You two follow me. It isn't very safe right now."

Mu Nujiao patted Aitutu's back and looked at him. "What's going on? Aren't you going to deal with more of those wolves?"

Bai Mo looked at the people running over from other streets and listened to the wolf howls spreading from elsewhere—perhaps just on the next street, perhaps from across an entire residential district.

Then he turned his head to glance at the people gradually gathering around him and raised his voice slightly. "I'm not very sure, but Qingyuan District isn't safe right now. I need to figure out the situation. Before that, I'll send you all into Songjiang District first."

"Mage brother!"

Before Bai Mo could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a full, capable voice.

He shifted his gaze and saw a squad of guards in standard-issue Dustwood Armor, Flowing Pattern Lightning Source Spears at their waists, walking over.

Their bearing was calm and solemn!

The one who had spoken was a square-faced middle-aged man at the head of the group.

He saluted Bai Mo, his expression grave, and continued, "Mage brother, these wolves are not demons. They are only ordinary beasts a little stronger than normal wild wolves. We can handle them."

Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, the officer who seemed to be the captain continued, "Many places are still in chaos, and in many areas we don't know whether demons are causing trouble. There are also many people who may have run into danger. We can escort them to Songjiang District behind Qingyuan District!"

"And you—please use your strength to save more people!"

Hearing this, Bai Mo's gaze fell on their equipment. A set of navy-blue armor and a purple-patterned handgun the length of an arm—both looked rather flashy.

Dustwood Armor was protective gear forged with Earth Element and Plant Element formations, roughly equivalent to a Level Three Water Barrier. The Thunder Source Gun was powered by Lightning Element Magic Stones and could fire a net of lightning, with power roughly equivalent to a second-tier Lightning Seal.

These were Nine Provinces Guard wartime emergency equipment. They normally maintained public order and patrolled the streets; they did not need to stay this ready for battle at all times.

Against ordinary demons and mages, they had some effect. Having them guard the place was not out of the question.

So Bai Mo nodded and raised his hand in return salute.

Ordinary people did not only know how to run. Some of them had the courage to resist, to sacrifice themselves for righteousness, to face death without fear.

There were so many people in this world, and it was precisely because of people like this that so much peace and stability existed.

"Then I'll trouble you, officer. Be careful on the way."

After saying that, Bai Mo looked at Mu Nujiao and Aitutu. "You two go with them too."

"No way. Take us with you. I can use magic now."

Aitutu was displeased and waved her fist.

Bai Mo silently calculated the time. Since last September, more than eight months had indeed passed.

But he knew very well that knowing magic, being able to use it, and using it skillfully were not the same thing.

Pretending not to see Mu Nujiao's expectant gaze beside him, he reached out and tugged.

He took the two girls by the hands, led them aside, and said, "Stop messing around. This may have something to do with the Black Vatican. The Swiftwind Wolves outside the city may invade."

"Then wouldn't you be in danger too?" Mu Nujiao glanced at the hand he was holding and tried to pull free. When she could not, she grew somewhat embarrassed and annoyed. Only after hearing Bai Mo's words did her attention shift, and she asked with concern.

"I'm Intermediate Level. Swiftwind Wolves can't hurt me." Bai Mo spoke softly. "Remember to prepare your magic in advance. I'm leaving."

After saying that, he let go. His will stirred his soul, and the Sound Detecting Earrings appeared silently on his ears.

He quickly headed in one direction.

Mu Nujiao looked at Bai Mo, then at Aitutu beside her, who was staring at her own hand in a daze. Helpless, she rubbed her forehead.

She pulled the girl back to the group and headed in the opposite direction.

"Hold them back!"

In the suburbs, as more and more Swiftwind Wolves appeared within sight, Bai Changjun beat the Wind Wings on his back and constantly patrolled above the defensive line.

He used lightning to destroy the Swiftwind Wolves the defending mages could not deal with in time, along with some troublesome Shadow Wolves.

His expression was grave. From time to time, he looked toward the city, worry in his eyes.

For some unknown reason, a burst of Swiftwind Wolf demonic aura had suddenly erupted within the city district, drawing in large numbers of Swiftwind Wolves from around Dinghu to the west of Qingyuan District.

No one knew what madness had seized these beasts, but they charged into Qingyuan District without regard for life or death.

The suburbs were not within the safe zone, so the task of defense fell on these guarding Military Mages.

As the leader of the guarding Military Mages, Bai Changjun could not shirk his responsibility.

Fortunately, in recent days, the Swiftwind Wolves had been rather restless and had made several moves to invade the city district. This had caught Bai Changjun's attention, and he had made some arrangements and preparations.

Only then did they have time to react and prevent a single Swiftwind Wolf from successfully entering the city.

He just did not know why the demonic aura had appeared inside the city, or whether it could be resolved.

Bai Mo had also contacted Lingling at the first opportunity, and through Lingling's detection and direction, he eliminated these wolves.

"Bai Mo, two hundred meters northwest. There are more wolves."

Holding his phone and talking to Lingling, Bai Mo smashed a wolf beast to death on the road. This was the hundredth or so he had killed.

It was not just pet dogs. The stray dogs in the city district had also mutated into wolves.

Only, he did not know why those dogs had turned into wild beasts. Lingling did not know either. He had wanted her to ask Leng Qing, but Leng Qing had gone to the Judgement Association to report on a mission, and her phone could not be reached for the time being.

"Lingling, how many wolves are still in Qingyuan District?"

"More than five hundred. The number is dropping quickly. These ordinary wild beasts aren't hard to deal with."