Chapter 115
She had already devoured nearly half of that large pot of noodles, and showed no sign of stopping.
Shen Xing's eyelids twitched; this woman could eat way too much!
Xu Jiayi noticed his gaze, looked up, a piece of noodle still hanging from the corner of her mouth. "Aren't you full? Do you want me to share some with you?"
"Uh... no need." Shen Xing shook her head, looking a little puzzled. "Aren't you afraid of getting a stomachache from eating so much?"
"No, this is my normal appetite." Xu Jiayi slurped and continued, "I don't know why, but ever since I started playing that game, I've become a huge eater."
Shen Xing narrowed his eyes thoughtfully, glancing at her slightly protruding belly.
Xu Jiayi noticed his gaze and subconsciously tugged at the hem of her T-shirt. "It's probably because I was too weak before, and I've been eating a lot of fruit lately. My body is going through a second growth spurt, and I need to replenish a lot of energy."
"But don't worry, I've been to the hospital and everything's perfectly fine."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xing did not press the matter further.
Xu Jiayi lowered her head and continued to clean the pot of noodles thoroughly.
After eating and drinking her fill, she let out a satisfied burp, then cleared away the dishes and took them to the kitchen to wash.
About three or four hours later, Qin Lang finally returned with an umbrella.
"Wow, wow, wow! Guess what I saw on the way?"
As he closed his umbrella, he exclaimed in amazement, "Just now on the street, a huge cloud of gray mist suddenly erupted, and then a group of Dark Goblin emerged from it."
"There were many of them, armed with spears and lances, stabbing wildly at passing cars."
"Many drivers were so scared they wet themselves, flooring the accelerator and sending a huge Goblin flying!"
"Fortunately, a group of people from the Anomaly Handling Bureau arrived quickly and physically exorcised the Goblin."
He finished speaking in one breath, his eyes still brimming with excitement and anticipation.
A hint of surprise flashed across their faces as they listened.
"Did a large patch of gray fog appear immediately, and no players died nearby?" Shen Xing asked.
"No," Qin Lang replied firmly, "I saw with my own eyes that the mist appeared out of thin air; there was no one around at the time."
"And there were many witnesses this time, it'll probably be on the news tomorrow."
Shen Xing was silent for a moment, then suddenly said in a serious tone, "Let's not worry about the news anymore, you should go back as soon as possible."
"Hmm? Why?" Qin Lang asked, puzzled.
"There's something wrong with this rain. If this monster invasion continues to escalate, the Anomaly Handling Bureau alone might not be able to handle it."
Upon hearing this, the two realized something and their expressions changed slightly.
After all, they weren't like Shen Xing, who was all alone.
They all have family and friends.
If such an anomaly were to break out on a large scale, even near one's own neighborhood, and the anomaly management bureau failed to arrive in time, then there would be a huge problem.
As Pioneer, they were able to summon units from the game to fight, and were among the few capable of confronting these monsters.
The three of them then stopped talking.
Once the moving company arrived, Qin Lang quickly directed the workers to move Shen Xing's belongings and luggage into the house.
Then he hurriedly drove Xu Jiayi home and rushed back to his own home.
Shen Xing's relocation thus came to an end.
There were no fancy ceremonies, and no housewarming party.
But it's good for him too, it saves him a lot of trouble.
Shen Xing pushed his wheelchair alone, familiarized himself with the new house on the first floor, and then took the elevator to the second floor.
I randomly picked a bedroom and made up the bed.
After finishing all that, I ordered takeout.
Then I put my glasses back on and entered the game.
"Buzz..."
As my gaze shifted, the warmth emanating from the Bonfire brought a sense of peace.
Nothing has changed in the territory today.
The soldiers were training and absorbing Soul Stone, constantly improving themselves.
Gorehowl handed over all the loot dropped by the monsters killed that day to Shen Xing.
Shen Xing pondered when to go to the trading channel to get another Orc Totem so that Gorehowl could also advance to the Transcendent level.
After all, he had already reached level 9 and could have broken through long ago.
Next, Shen Xing used his [Life-Sacrifice Evolution] opportunity for the day, upgrading the Double-Axe Orc - Da Hou to Boss One Star.
Incidentally, I activated a skill: Flying Axe Whirlwind.
It can summon several flying axes that rotate around itself, dealing cutting damage to enemies within a 5-meter radius, which is quite good.
After finishing all that, Shen Xing absorbed some more Soul Stone before logging off.
He lay on the big bed in his new home, scrolling through news discussions.
The above discussion concerns information about the heavy rain and the special monsters that appeared in the fog.
Shen Xing watched for a while, listening to the sound of rain and the crashing of the river outside, and then fell into a deep sleep.
Late at night, the rain grew heavier and heavier, gradually turning into a downpour.
The vast majority of citizens stayed at home, completely unaware of the changes happening outside.
In the rain, a group of people dressed in black uniforms and fully armed were moving through the streets and alleys.
They held a special instrument in their hands, with a radar pattern constantly scanning the screen.
Any area exhibiting abnormal energy will be displayed as a red dot on the screen.
Then they rushed over as fast as they could and cleared out the monsters that emerged from the mist one by one.
Meanwhile, inside a conference room in Tianhua Country.
A group of middle-aged and elderly people dressed in formal attire sat around a long table, each with a serious expression.
The large screen on the wall displayed a map of the Tianhua Country, with more than a dozen cities marked by flashing red circles.
A middle-aged man in a black suit with a resolute face spoke first, "Abnormal rainfall has occurred in many kingdoms Land of Mist, leading to large-scale monster uprisings."
"Based on the investigation by the Master Rank experts we dispatched, it is highly likely that an ancient being from the Land of Sealing has awakened, causing the abnormal energy in the Land of Mist to surge wildly."
"In the real world, more than a dozen cities, including Hancheng, Jiangcheng, Baiyun City, Guangzhou, and Shencheng, experienced simultaneous rainfall."
"This heavy rain shows signs of intensifying and could very well develop into an unusual event covering the entire Tianhua Country, or even the entire globe."
The atmosphere in the meeting room gradually became heavy.
Another, younger man chimed in, "There are now numerous fog leaks in multiple cities, and incidents of monsters injuring people are rampant. The Anomaly Handling Bureau alone is already overwhelmed."
Should we send more personnel to maintain social stability?
"These monsters aren't the most pressing problem." Someone shook their head. "Post bounties and double the contribution points; the Pioneer will scramble to take on these missions."
"What we need to worry about now is that this anomaly has led to a large influx of monsters into reality."
"I'm afraid we can no longer keep the truth about that world a secret."
Silence fell over the meeting room once again.
This is indeed a serious problem, given the wide scope of the impact and the large number of witnesses.
The public isn't stupid; they've definitely already guessed what's going on.
If we remain silent and do nothing, it might cause severe social unrest.
"Since we can't hide it anymore, let's just make it public."
The white-haired old man, who had been sitting in the main seat with his eyes closed in deep thought, slowly opened them.
Everyone on the field was startled once again.
But upon further reflection, I felt relieved.
"That makes sense." One person nodded and said, "As the ancient beings of the Land of Sealing awaken one after another, similar events will only become more frequent. We must prepare the people in advance."
"I second that." Another middle-aged man nodded. "It's about time. We've been preparing for this day for decades, accumulating a wealth of research results."
"The technical department has analyzed the complete method for absorbing Soul Stone, allowing Common to improve their health and fitness through Soul Stone absorption."
"Furthermore, after more than a decade of financial operations, the prices of game items have been brought down, making them affordable even for Common families."
"The conditions for going public are fully met."
The others nodded in agreement, their expressions gradually hardening.
"In that case, let's prepare for tomorrow's press conference. I'll personally handle it."
The elderly man in the main seat made the final decision.
In the dead of night, major mainstream media outlets and websites received an urgent notice, and it was issued at the highest level.
Chapter 92: Blue Star 2.0 Version Update, Major Expansion Launched!
The next morning, Shen Xing was awakened by messages in the discussion group before she was fully awake.
"Cilantro Who Loves to Play Spark, I Eat Eat Eat Eat Eat, quickly turn on your phone and watch the news live, something big has happened!"
I Eat Eat Eat Eat, "What's all this fuss about? Are you suggesting the authorities are going to announce the existence of the Land of Mist?"
Cilantro Who Loves to Play: "... That's really true."
Upon hearing this, the two were slightly startled, then quickly switched software and randomly selected a video website.
Sure enough, a pinned live stream appeared.
On the screen, a dignified-looking elderly man with half-white hair is giving a presentation.
He first announced information about the Land of Mist and the existence of that game.
At the same time, everyone should be told to prepare for a crisis.
"This is a massive global event; we don't know when or where those monsters will appear."
"But please don't panic, the country will always be your support." The old man's deep voice rang out, carrying an encouraging power.
"The official team has compiled dozens of professional knowledge materials, including Soul Stone Absorption Manual, Basic Physical Training, Basic Elemental Perception Methods, Spell Introduction, Swordsmanship Introduction, and more."
"All Hua Country can log on to the newly established Mist Forum to check."