Chapter 420: Descent
Chapter 420: Descent
With the elements of gambling and drugs present, all that's missing is the person in the middle.
Lindsey sighed and looked down at the ground beneath his feet.
In just a few minutes, this island had transformed from a mermaid island to a counterfeit island, and now, it had even been upgraded to a drug island.
As for the stranded personnel, the difficulty of resolving the situation had naturally become more challenging.
Despite the complexity of the situation, they still needed to gather crucial information.
Lindsey calmly asked, "Aside from its addictive nature, are there any other negative effects of this Color Dream Potion?"
"Wah Wah Wah" immediately replied, "Of course there are!"
"When one becomes obsessed with this, even Awakened individuals can't help but fall into a state of confusion and delusion."
As she spoke, the girl suddenly sighed, "Speaking of which, this is also the fault of us artists."
"When creators encounter creative blocks, it's easy for them to seek stimulation for the body and mind, even hoping to break through from it."
Alarson added from the side, "So, in pursuit of this experience, the Color Dream Potion came into being."
"But once you become immersed in sensory stimulation," Wah Wah Wah said with a complicated tone, "on the path of art, you'll soon find yourself in a dead-end situation."
"..."
When the Color Dream Potion was mentioned, both artists' states became somewhat subtle.
However, they also understood their current situation, and Wah Wah Wah, forcing herself to stay alert, continued to inform Lindsey, "The entire world of the Seven Seas Alliance is divided into seven sea areas according to water types."
"The other six seas each have their own cities, and different artists manage these cities and set regulations."
"In some places, the Color Dream Potion is completely legal and compliant, and you can openly use and sell it. But in some seas, this potion is strictly prohibited, considered the ultimate taboo."
Lindsey inquired further, "Then, in the sea area we are currently in, what's the situation?"
Wah Wah Wah replied, "The Vanora Aurora Sea, commonly known as the Red Sea, is located in the center of the entire world."
"This is the sea area where the City of a Thousand Sails is located, and it's also the core connecting various worlds. That's why the City of a Thousand Sails has an ambiguous attitude towards the Color Dream Potion. You can openly use it on the streets, but you must never engage in its sale or trade."
"..."
Lindsey fell silent for a moment.
After adjusting his mindset, he continued, "Wah Wah Wah, when you were gathering information, did any of the island's residents notice you?"
Wah Wah Wah smiled bitterly, "I tried to be as discreet as possible and didn't reveal anything unusual."
"But you know that to gather information, you can't avoid talking to people."
Lindsey paused for a moment, then quickly lifted his head and asked, "What about the people you saw in the town? How are they doing?"
Wah Wah Wah naturally replied, "Many people are addicted to the effects of the Color Dream Potion, retaining only the most basic physical activity."
This result perfectly matched Lindsey's thoughts.
He shared his deduction with the two in front of him, "This island is definitely seeking secrecy, and the Red Sea Mermaids are just a cover they use to hide their true intentions."
"Even so, with people frequently coming to the island, it's inevitable that someone will stumble upon their secret."
"Then, as for these unexpected intruders..."
Lindsey didn't finish his sentence but pointed at the island with his chin.
This reminder was enough for the two companions to understand.
Wah Wah Wah's tone turned serious, "Once someone discovers their purpose, to prevent any leaks, they will control that person using the Color Dream Potion!"
Lindsey nodded slightly, "If most of the people in the town are like this, then it's likely true."
Alarson frowned and asked, "Why don't they just kill people directly instead of using drugs to control them?"
Lindsey briefly replied, "Because those controlled by this method can become their helpers in the future.
"..."
An eerie and dangerous atmosphere arose among the three as they fell silent.
"Oh..."
"This situation is far more serious than we initially thought."
Lin Sai sighed.
He had long developed a habit of taking action first, so he took the lead and headed towards the coast where the Mermaid Cavern was located.
"Ladies, it's time to set off."
"While the people on the island are still unresponsive, we must act immediately."
"Go to the Mermaids' Caverns, question each of the captured individuals, and do everything possible to find a way out of here as quickly as we can!"
Lin Sai didn't plan on staying on this island, controlled by the Color Dream Potion.
The two artists felt the same.
They immediately followed Lin Sai's lead and started moving.
At this moment, Lin Sai took out the Sleepwort he had collected from the Forest Secret Realm and divided it into three portions, handing them to the two behind him:
"This is Sleepwort, a beneficial plant for rapid hypnosis."
"If you're entangled by mermaids, try to get them to drink this."
As Lin Sai handed the Sleepwort to the two, he suddenly witnessed a startling scene.
The one-armed painter, Alarson, took out his brush again."
But this time, instead of painting on a canvas, he applied it to his own body, altering his appearance.
Within a few short minutes, the middle-aged vagrant painter with one arm transformed into a tall, blonde beauty!
Could the painter's ability be used like this? Alarson, with the blonde beauty's face, smiled at Lin Sai:
"This skill is extremely difficult to maintain on myself, and I can only guarantee my disguise."
"Lin Sai, you should find your own way..."
"Lin Sai... You! How did you turn into this?!"
Alarson's tone gradually became strange, and Wah Wah Wah beside him exclaimed in surprise.
In short.
—Lin Sai had transformed.
This time, a simple stealth infiltration of the Mermaid Cavern wasn't enough.
So he took out the Mire Catfish Headgear and equipped it in reality, while his gender features were modified by the Character Creation skill, turning him into a bizarre fish-headed humanoid!
Facing the two stunned artists, Lin Sai replied straightforwardly:
"This is just a simple disguise technique."
Wah Wah Wah loudly disagreed:
"No! This is not simple at all! Forget about the fish head, I saw your chest..."
Lin Sai interrupted:
"This is just an illusion."
"Focus on the current priority—we need to escape from here!"
Lin Sai forcefully ended the conversation and quickened his pace towards the beach.
To facilitate their escape by boat.
The location they chose for the rescue was also the area closest to the fish boat.
Lin Sai and the two artists, now, um, desires, and naturally, they weren't targeted.
They could even boldly enter the caverns, only to be gently scolded by the kind-hearted mermaids.
The situation was urgent, and the crisis could arrive at any moment.
Lin Sai and the two artists split up.
From each cavern, they rescued the passengers of the fish boat and knocked out the Red Sea Mermaids.
Unfortunately, they still hadn't found an Awakened individual who could 'sail' the boat.
After a few minutes, Lin Sai arrived at the seventh Mermaid Cavern.
He looked at the situation inside and was taken aback.
"Huh?"
"It's this guy?"
Lin Sai recognized the captive in this Mermaid Cavern.
It was the man who was about to go to the Thousand Sails City to continue his romantic journey with the noble lady.
At this moment, he was being pinned down in the cavern by a beautiful mermaid.
His shirt was open, and he lay on the cave floor, padded with a mattress, his expression numb with a hint of despair and sorrow.
(End of Chapter)
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