"By the way, Mr. Bai, there's something I need to remind you of." A grave look flashed through Jiang Qing's eyes, and her voice lowered. "In Blackstone City, you may see things that defy common sense."
"Such as?"
"People you cannot let go of, and the past you have long been unable to move on from. Blackstone City is falling into the Abyss, and the Abyss stirs up the negative emotions of Old Humans. Once someone becomes trapped in those emotions and cannot break free, they turn into demons."
"My comrades are examples of that."
"During the day, it's not too bad. At most, they experience auditory and visual hallucinations. But at night, those hallucinations may become reality."
"Still, you've only just arrived in Blackstone City, so the hallucinations shouldn't be too severe. But you must remain vigilant. They'll do everything they can to drag you into the Abyss."
Bai Ye's gaze shifted slightly. So that was why Ghost Xiaotong had appeared?
"What about New Humans?"
"New Humans have no evil thoughts in their hearts, so the Abyss cannot stir up their negative emotions. During the day, an invisible lover appears beside them. Sometimes it may not be a lover, though—it could be something they cherish."
"But at night, the New Humans disappear, while their lovers turn into demons and search the entire city for them."
After getting a basic understanding of the situation, Bai Ye settled down in the City Lord's Manor.
Zhou Li escorted him to the door of the guest room. "Mr. Bai, the captain said it would be best for two people to stay together, so that if one companion gets trapped in an illusion and can't break free, there'll be someone to remind them."
"How about... we sleep together tonight?"
He was full of anticipation.