The Dark Past of This World ☆☆☆☆☆ / She Likes Bad Boys?!

But with a baseball cap and a mask on, how could anyone still recognize me?

Seeing Ling Mengxue nod, the driver's smile widened, and he quickly said, "Then may I have an autograph? Just one! You seem to be the legendary Astral Mark Girl, right? Also, I actually saw yesterday's news..."

After a barrage of messages, Ling Mengxue was completely bewildered. Had she just bumped into fans on her way out?

However, she really couldn't handle such enthusiasm!

No wonder they're Hall fan!

Signatures are no problem, the main thing is you drive fast, we can chat on the way, I'm in a hurry!

Thinking this to herself, Ling Mengxue didn't actually say it aloud. She just nodded frantically with a complicated expression, "So, Uncle, can you drive first? I'm afraid my mom will be unhappy if I get home late." (╥╥)

"No problem, no problem. Uncle won't charge you for the ride this time. I'll give you a free trip!"

"..."

Feeling dejected, Ling Mengxue grabbed a nightgown and went into the bathroom, exhausted.

A lot happened at today's concert, and she was a little overwhelmed.

After filling the tub with warm water, she slowly took off her clothes as usual, threw them on the railing, and then jumped into the bathtub with a "plop".

Hmm... not thinking about anything, taking a hot bath, and relaxing properly—this is probably the most pleasant and leisurely time of her day.

She squeezed out some shower gel and filled the bathtub with bubbles, only then feeling a slight sense of relief. If she hadn't done that, she was afraid that even a glance at herself might lead to something unspeakable, which would have been too sinful.

The air was filled with a misty fog, mixed with a wisp of heat. Raising your hand, the gentle light revealed your slender arms, inevitably sparking a reverie.

"It feels so good, I wish I could stay in the bathtub forever..."

"Will this make you comfortable forever?"

Ling Mengxue rubbed the silver hair in her hands, washing it little by little. It was actually quite troublesome. Although she could use magic to solve the problem, sometimes it was better to be more realistic.

She possesses a natural aura of Star Engraving; unless done intentionally, dust and bacteria in the air cannot penetrate her body. In other words, as long as she remains normal, she can never take a bath without any problems.

About fifteen minutes later, Ling Mengxue had changed into a snow-white nightgown and returned to the bedroom.

"My only worry now is what if Xiaoyu suddenly launches a surprise inspection if I leave?"

"If she finds out I'm not at school, I'm going to be in big trouble..."

After thinking for a moment, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared in my mind.

Although I felt a little embarrassed, she is a member of a Special Affairs Bureau, so the school should be able to approve this small matter, right?

After all, these big guys have to protect all of humanity, hmm... this is no joke!

Without hesitation, she opened her contacts, unaware that she was already a member of that so-called Special Affairs Bureau.

"Sister Yan, are you busy?"

"Yes, yes, yes... no, no, I'm watching a live stream, to be precise, a live broadcast!"

"Live stream?" Hearing the urgent voice on the other end, Ling Mengxue was suddenly a little confused.

At this moment, in a certain area of Idol Song-and-Dance Gala venue, Yan Ying and her teammates were conducting reconnaissance work.

They were originally responsible for Fanghua City, but due to the large scale of this concert and the dense crowd, which increased the potential for danger, they were reassigned here and unexpectedly witnessed a good show.

That witch was probably instantly killed by some powerful Magical Girls, which saved a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Yes, and also... I went to your concert, it was great, I really liked it." Yan Ying realized what she meant and smiled.

For a moment, she almost thought she wasn't there on official business, but rather a concertgoer. The immersion was incredible; many staff members were so captivated that they couldn't tear themselves away!

"By the way, Ling-mei, are you alright? I just investigated, and that woman in black seems to be Magical Girls from the evil faction. There have been... uh... bad cases all over the country, very dangerous," Yan Ying said with concern.

"Don't worry, Sister Yan, she can't hurt me," Ling Mengxue replied confidently, showing no sign of backing down.

"Okay, I know you're strong, but you still need to be careful. But little sister, you're about to be promoted to Special-Grade Agent, so you'll have to protect me, okay?"

Yan Ying sighed inwardly, then said jokingly, "And what else? Just tell me if you need anything from me. We're family, no need to be so formal every time. It makes me think you have a problem with me~"

"How could that be? Sister Yan Ying is my mentor!"

Ling Mengxue replied immediately, her tone serious, and then got down to business, "It's just... I'm worried that my sister will go to the teacher after I asked for leave, and that might expose us, so..."

Is that all?

Yan Ying was somewhat surprised. "Then I'll talk to your principal. When your sister calls, we can just say you're staying at the dormitory. How about that?"

"Is that okay? Thank you, sister!"

"It's nothing, but there's one more thing. Remember to come back after the base is built."

"Learn!"

[Img=700,884]htt Sorry, sorry~ It's my fault~

Chapter Thirty-Three: The Dark Past of the World ☆☆☆☆☆

After finishing dealing with everything, Ling Mengxue sent a text message to her classmates and friends to confirm that there were no problems, and then went to sleep.

Nothing more was said that night.

The next morning, Ling Mengxue got up early to get dressed and wash up. She had important things to do today and couldn't afford to waste any time.

The aftershocks of yesterday's Idol Song-and-Dance Gala are only just beginning to take hold. In addition to the wonderful performances and beautiful singing by the actors and singers, all sorts of strange phenomena have also appeared.

Star Engraving, magic, the supernatural, witches...

A series of things that transcend science have gradually emerged into the public eye.

What does this really mean?

Has the world changed?

On various forums and websites, some people have even boldly speculated that this might be a resurgence of spiritual energy, signaling the imminent arrival of a terrifying world? d(OдO?)

These are not unfounded speculations. Since the advent of magic and Dimensional Secret Realm, people around the world have frequently disappeared without a trace. In the past year alone, the number of people who have disappeared worldwide has exceeded one million, and the number is steadily increasing.

The participants ranged in age from children to the elderly, but most were young people in their teens and twenties, all over 16 years old.

Rumors circulated that they were dead, while others claimed they had transformed into supernatural monsters; in short, various speculations arose.

According to investigations by the Special Affairs Bureau, some of those who had disappeared actually returned to their original lives after a few days or even more than a month.

However, the base percentage is likely only around five percent, meaning that on average, out of every hundred people who disappear, only about five will survive.

Some of these five individuals even suffered mental breakdowns, becoming erratic and ultimately leading to a tragedy where they were committed to mental hospitals, or even committed suicide...

All signs indicate that these things have gone beyond the realm of science and point to mysterious magic and the supernatural.

Fortunately, through investigation and understanding of these individuals, the Special Affairs Bureau has obtained some useful intelligence.

According to these missing persons, at some point in time, when they came into contact with something, they were suddenly transported to a corresponding unknown world.

Examples include the Dark Forest, the Elf Kingdom, the Horror World, Hell Paradise, and the Evil Spirit City...

Various supernatural creatures exist in different secret realms. Among the supernatural beings, there are benevolent ones, as well as a large number of demons from hell.

Those who entered the Elf Realm have mostly returned alive. Conversely, of those who fell into the Horror World, out of hundreds who entered, only a handful, perhaps less than ten, managed to survive and leave the realm alive.

In a world where reality and illusion intertwine, and where one must outwit and outfight monsters lurking in the darkness, it's nothing short of a miracle for an ordinary person to survive!

Those who emerged from it all had a strange, blood-red emblem on their arms that they couldn't wash off no matter what they did.

According to those who traversed the secret realm, they all became chosen ones, receiving their own attribute panels and rewards, and were forced to enter once a month.

But to ordinary people, they were tantamount to being declared dead.

You might be lucky enough to survive once, but can you survive twice?

On the street, Ling Mengxue, wearing a mask, baseball cap, and sunglasses, easily boarded a bus.

Leaning against the car window, she couldn't help but browse countless paranormal events online out of curiosity.

She hadn't been following the news much to begin with, so she didn't know what had happened recently, but as she scrolled through the news, she couldn't help but gasp in shock.

[Walking through magnificent yet desolate ancient ruins, pairs of mysterious eyes are fixed on you...]

[In a mysterious floating city, within a collapsed circular altar, stark white bones emit an eerie red glow...]

[Legend has it that in a world where reality and illusion intertwine, the dying will see an exact replica of themselves, and everything in their lives will be replaced...]

When dawn dispels the fog of darkness, will all the mysteries be revealed?!

Good heavens!

By the end, Ling Mengxue couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!"

She seriously suspected she'd stumbled upon a horror channel; the chilling wind that swept over her felt so real, it really did have a bit of a dark, underworld vibe.

For an average high school student going to and from school every day, being surrounded by these eerie things would be a miracle if they weren't scared to death, right?

I felt a little dizzy, so I closed my eyes and rested for a bit.

It's definitely not advisable to use your phone in the car...

Miss Su and the others need to go back to Yanjing to continue their university studies, Sister Xiaoyu and Luo Luo are also in the Magic Association, and the rest have their own stories to tell, so I'm quite free.

After thinking about it, she decided to continue browsing. The Central News had blocked a large portion of the information in order to avoid causing public panic.

However, as the situation worsened, some terrorist incidents began to be made public, as people had more precautions and were thus better protected.

[The Blood Kite Incident: At Galaxy Plaza, children were having a kite-flying competition. A girl won, but after receiving her kite, she discovered it was soaked in bright red blood. The next morning, the girl was found dead in her own bed, still clutching her kite. The blood on the kite hadn't dried overnight... ([Midnight Bus: The last bus on the night of the 8th, surveillance footage—the only female passenger suddenly became playful, stood up, smiled at the air, and said, "I'm getting off, you can sit here." As soon as she finished speaking, the previously calm driver suddenly spun his head 360 degrees, and a terrifying smile appeared on his pale face: "Since you can see her, come with us~" (At this point... Bus 701 disappeared...)]

[School Legend: More than two months into the semester, the campus is chilly in late autumn. As the clock strikes midnight, the students who haven't yet left school complete their last evening self-study session...]

[The Split-Mouthed Woman Beneath the Streetlamp: "Am I beautiful?"...]

[The 1 A.M. Laboratory.: On the empty lab bench, only a desk lamp emits a faint glow...]

[The Silent Operating Room: a blurry figure is visible, the doctor holding a blood-stained scalpel, his once pristine white coat now stained dark red, seemingly dissecting an unknown organ...]

[The Ghost Who Smokes:...]

[Horror Livestream:...]

[Paper Effigy Maker:...]

As the entire series unfolded, all sorts of terrifying, fantastical, and bizarre tales appeared one after another, making Ling Mengxue feel a chill run down her spine.

In particular, all of these events were included on the official website and are entirely true...

"Is it that scary? Why have I never encountered anything like this?"

After a moment's thought, she subconsciously filtered out the previous ideas about 'Demon Spirit' and 'possessions/nightmares'.

Those who are weak... well... if you're not good enough, don't bother adding them~

Be civilized and polite, okay?

[Img=700,700]htt It's finally here~

Chapter Thirty-Four: She Likes Delinquent Boys?!

People learning about these things for the first time would probably find it hard to believe, and if it happened to them directly, it could even cause them to suffer a mental breakdown.

So, such magical things actually exist in this world?

The problem is that since magic already exists, the appearance of various secret realms and supernatural creatures doesn't seem strange at all; in fact, it seems quite reasonable.

Ling Mengxue put away her phone, deciding to stop thinking about it. If those chosen people all had incredible strength, they could practically roam freely in the secret realm, right?

When I arrived at Linzhou City Bus Station at 7:30, I was caught in the morning rush hour, and the station entrance was already packed with people.

After transforming into 'Ling Feng' using Illusory Realm in a public restroom, she located Ye Yiren using her location. The two exchanged a few words and then boarded the train together.

Today, Ye Yiren was dressed in a casual outfit that exuded youthful energy: an off-the-shoulder royal blue short-sleeved top and fleece-lined hot pants. Although they were short hot pants, the fleece trim was not just for show; they must have been very warm.

"Brother Feng, we've been best friends for years, and you've still been hiding something from me? If I hadn't seen your sister on the news this morning, I don't know how long I would have been kept in the dark~ She's a big star~"

Ye Yiren placed her hand on Ling Mengxue's shoulder, blinking curiously as if scrutinizing him from head to toe, as if to say, 'What else are you hiding from me that I don't know?'