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Chapter 858: Tension Builds
Chapter 858: Tension Builds
The figures before them were emaciated, their exposed skin covered in black patches, and they emitted a strong, foul stench.
Almost everyone was unrecognizable.
But Yuan Jiewen recognized one of them as Liu Bo, his former teammate, at a second glance.
It was impossible to miss him, not only because the main goal of their expedition into the Hidden Realm was to find Liu Bo, but also because he was the only companion who had mysteriously disappeared during their time here, leaving a deep impression.
"Liu Bo? Where is he?" Qiao Sang perked up, covering her nose and mouth as she asked.
Yuan Jiewen pointed to one of the figures drinking water and said, "That's him."
So these are actually people... Qiao Sang followed his finger and inwardly cursed. Their bodies seemed to be nothing but bones, their skin looking like it was rotting, covered in black patches. They were even more terrifying than the zombies in TV shows, and it was impossible to recognize them from their photos.
So this is what Channel Frog meant by 'solving the Wastewater'... How tragic...
Despite the tragedy, at least they were still alive... Qiao Sang tightly covered her nose and mouth, taking a cautious breath before preparing to step forward.
At that moment, Lin Shi pulled her back.
"What's wrong?" Qiao Sang stopped and turned to ask.
"Water Conversion, an Advanced Water-Type Skill, can absorb the pollutants in the Wastewater through living beings and then expel clean water", Migala said, feigning fear. "They are currently in the Water Conversion state, and there must be a familiar nearby performing the conversion."
She paused and added, "Don't just go over there; it's dangerous."
Indeed, without a wild beast companion forcing them, these people wouldn't be drinking such disgusting Wastewater... Qiao Sang nodded. "I understand."
She then turned to the Treasure Seeker. "Bring them all over here."
Since it was dangerous for her to go over, she would have them come to her.
"Them?" Yuan Jiewen was taken aback.
Weren't they only looking for Liu Bo?
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker covered her nose, her eyes glowing with blue light.
The next second, the few people who had been drinking the Wastewater were brought to their side.
The unrecognizable figures initially froze, then raised their heads with vacant eyes, emitting "ah ah..." sounds.
Only one of them regained some lucidity, tears welling up in his eyes, and he let out an agitated "ah!" as he tried to stand up.
However, his emaciated legs trembled, and he fell to the ground.
Yuan Jiewen's heart ached, unable to bear the sight.
Those who could enter the Hidden Realm were all Beastmasters, with decent levels, and they were respectable people outside. Now, they had been reduced to this...
"Boss, are you planning to take them all with us?" Yuan Jiewen asked, his expression complex.
Qiao Sang nodded. "Since so many are still alive, we should take them all."
"But if we take so many people, it will be even harder to get out", Yuan Jiewen said.
"Ah! Ah!"
At these words, the man who had just fallen became agitated, struggling to stand, his eyes filled with fear and pleading, as if terrified of being left behind.
Qiao Sang remained calm. "Once they are healed, they won't be a burden."
Heal them... Yuan Jiewen suddenly understood something and fell silent.
Migala looked at Qiao Sang, admiration flashing in her eyes.
"Lulu, Healing Light", Qiao Sang said.
Without a word, Lulu unzipped the backpack.
The moment her head emerged, the foul stench, which seemed toxic, hit her.
Lulu's face changed dramatically, and she quickly retreated into the backpack, zipping it shut to block out the stench.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Just bear with it; it will be quick", Qiao Sang said helplessly.
"Ice Ai..."
Lulu's face showed a struggle from inside the backpack.
After a few seconds, she took a deep breath, her eyes determined, and extended her claws toward the zipper.
"Gurgle gurgle..."
At that moment, the river water, filled with the foul stench, began to boil. Suddenly, there was a loud explosion, and the river water burst open.
Dozens of thick streams of water rose up, writhing like water pythons, and lashed out fiercely toward the group.
"Ya!"
"Xunxun!"
"Steel Slash!"
Fangy's form blurred, and a hundred identical Flame Kiru appeared simultaneously, opening their mouths to spray a hundred spinning, scorching flames.
The Treasure Seeker's claws moved swiftly, throwing Shadow Orbs with a diameter of about a meter in quick succession.
Steel Treasure's body grew larger, turning a lustrous iron-black, blocking in front of its Beastmaster.
Bang, bang, bang…
Several Flame spirals resisted a single stream of water.
Some of the water exploded on impact, while the rest instantly shattered the Flame spirals and lashed out at Flame Kiru Clone after Flame Kiru Clone.
The Clones dispersed one by one.
Shadow Orb fared no better, with two or three needed to counter a single stream of water.
Treasure Seeker continued to throw them frantically.
One of the water streams broke through the Flame spirals and Shadow Orbs, striking Steel Treasure in just a second.
Steel Treasure showed signs of pain and retreated step by step.
At the same time, Qiao Sang felt a long-missed pain in her body.
She knew Steel Treasure's defenses had been breached.
"Steel Slash!"
Sure enough, the next second, Steel Treasure let out a cry of agony but still dug its claws into the ground, refusing to be thrown back and endanger its Beastmaster.
"Ice Ai!"
At that moment, Qiao Sang felt a heavy sensation in her head, followed by Lulu's voice.
Immediately, a bone-chilling cold spread out, enveloping the water streams attacking Steel Treasure. The water instantly froze into ice shards, which then shattered and fell to the ground.
Hydroknight… How could he be here? Qiao Sang's expression changed slightly as she saw the familiar face in the River Water, her heart instinctively tightening.
Water Barrier, like Water Curtain Screen, could block energy detection and coordinate effects if the proficiency was high enough.
This place was clearly important in the Hidden Realm, so the proficiency of the Water Barrier couldn't be lower than that of the Water Curtain Screen.
Her plan was to find Liu Bo, break the Water Barrier, and then leave.
Now, it seemed Hydroknight wouldn't let her leave so easily…
"Ah!"
"Shell Blade!"
"Talico!"
As these thoughts raced through her mind, Yuan Jiewen and Bladeclaw, along with the bird familiar, let out cries of pain. They were hit by the water streams, thrown back, and landed heavily on what appeared to be the inner wall of a tree.
"Water Node!"
All the water streams vanished as Hydroknight shouted.
The next second, numerous Water-Type familiars emerged from the foul River Water, their expressions hostile.
Their numbers were so great that they seemed to fill the entire visible stretch of the river.
The only man with his wits about him, lying on the ground, felt a surge of despair.
It's over… Qiao Sang's face turned pale.
She recognized that among the wild beast companions in the River Water, at least a dozen were General-Class Beast Companions, including the Weak Pig King from earlier.
"Ya!"
"Xunxun!"
"Ice Ai!"
"Steel Slash…"
Fangy bared its teeth.
Treasure Seeker's expression was unusually serious.
Lulu jumped off Qiao Sang's head, growing larger, and stared warily at the wild beast companions in the River Water.
Steel Treasure's expression was grave.
They all stood in front of Qiao Sang, forming a protective barrier.
Migala moved her fingers, ready to seal them at any moment.
Yuan Jiewen struggled to his feet.
Seeing the numerous wild beast companions emerging from the River Water, his face turned white, and his first thought was:
While their attention is on the boss, maybe we should just try to escape now.
But then his gaze fell on the few lifeless bodies on the ground, and he took a deep breath, his eyes returning to the boss with a determined look.
The boss's familiars have Healing Light and Spatial Shift; there might be a chance…
"Boss! I'll help you!" Yuan Jiewen shouted as he stood up.
Then, he felt a sharp pain in his waist.
Damn, that hurts…
All the familiars were on high alert.
Hydroknight opened his mouth and made a sound: "Water…"
At that moment, Qiao Sang raised her hand and shouted:
"Wait!" (End of Chapter)
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