On the second day after the eerie incidents began, Cheng Yu skipped his meditation that morning and switched on the television to watch the morning news.
"As of eight this morning, thirteen hundred eerie incidents have broken out worldwide, with a total of twelve thousand five hundred and twenty-one victims. Compared with the two incidents and three victims recorded between midnight yesterday and midnight today, this represents an exponential surge.
"At six this morning, Yun Tian, director of the Special Affairs Bureau, personally announced that a new Specter Tide had begun. Residents are urged not to venture far from their cities.
"The designated eerie cities have also shown varying degrees of unusual activity. The Special Affairs Bureau advises residents within five hundred kilometers of these cities to remain in urban areas whenever possible.
"Prime Minister Elias said, 'We face another difficult time, but glory will surely belong to humanity.'
"Next, let us look at several eerie incidents that warrant particular attention..."
After listening to the morning news, Cheng Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, none of those decidedly troublesome-sounding incidents had occurred here in Sea City. He still had room to maneuver.
At that thought, Cheng Yu looked toward the kindhearted girl, but she did not look well at all.
Cheng Yu asked,
"Uh, hey, what's wrong?"
Hearing his question, Lü Youying shook her head.
"Nothing. I just feel a little unwell."
Cheng Yu said no more. A saying came to mind: women always had those few days each month.
Lü Youying glanced at Cheng Yu as though she wanted to say something, but ultimately gave up. A face with a sunny smile flashed through her mind.
After eating a little something, Cheng Yu and Lü Youying left one after the other.
Out on the street, Cheng Yu could