Who left their last words here?

Chapter 75 The Four Great Inspectors; 100-Day Rally! (4k two-in-one)

So you ended up spending half a day wandering around a corpse and participating in an auction inside its mouth?
The wriggling, trembling sensation felt in the auction house was also a vibration in the mouth?
As soon as that mouth closes, everyone will turn into "delicious" meat sauce...

—The sauce is thin and delicate, without a single bone fragment to gnaw on.

This unexpected truth left Bai Zhou in a daze, still shaken and filled with lingering fear.

At this moment, Bai Zhou's words could hardly express the terrifying glimpse he had just witnessed.

The dark blue humanoid creature simply lay there, its gaze obscuring its entirety and details, and it showed no malice towards Bai Zhou.

But even a fleeting glimpse was enough to throw Bai Zhou into a state of mental turmoil.

The scarlet blood-red words that followed, which directly invaded Bai Zhou's brain and wreaked havoc, almost caused him to faint from a headache.

Light has weight; I caught it, and now it can no longer fly.

What do these words mean?
The echoes kept reverberating in my ears, but upon closer listening, they were all just the whispered repetition of that phrase.

Reason had almost completely vanished from Bai Zhou's mind...

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Bai Zhou decisively activated the power of the word "抚" (fǔ, meaning to soothe or caress).

The clear stream soothed my mind, and the sounds around me gradually faded away.

—At least Bai Zhou didn't turn into a foolish, stupid cat.

Regarding the dark blue giant's overhead view, he had reason to suspect that everyone who had escaped from the ghost market could see it at that moment.

Undoubtedly, the last words and the subsequent scenes were all Bai Zhou's personal creations.

Although observing the last words nearly drove Shirashu to madness, he also benefited from the misfortune by witnessing the horrifying truth behind the scenes.

There was never any so-called ghost market at No. 66 Moon Lane.

But there is a "Ghost Corpse No. 66".

But for some reason, as time went by, hair transformed into trees, bones became buildings, flesh became soil, and desire became shade—

It created a ghost market.

It sits quietly in a corner reflecting the sea.

Catalog number C-66.

It sounds both familiar and unfamiliar.

The terminology used by the Special Administrative Region Administration is exactly the same as that used for the "black box".

The most sophisticated black box Bai Zhou had ever seen was an E-level black box that the Special Administration had borrowed from the Louvre Museum in the Western Federation.

And this one is "C"!
Moreover, the number is short and unique.

Could it be that... the Ghost Market is actually a special kind of sealed-off place for giants, and the space hidden in the shadows behind the wall is some kind of "dark room"?
Hard to say!

The kitten shook its head twice.

What puzzled him even more was...

If it's a "ghost," then where does the "corpse" come from?
The two words are completely contradictory.

Moreover, how could a dead "corpse" be so easily revived?
What exactly is its state?
Perhaps Bai Zhou misheard...

The name following C-66 might not be "Demon Corpse," but something else entirely?
Many doubts piled up in Bai Zhou's mind.

"……never mind."

But Bai Zhou quickly pursed his lips, his expression solemn, forcing himself to stop thinking about it.

The more I think about it, the more curious I become.

Curiosity killed the cat!
"Da da……"

Footsteps approached one after another.

One by one, disheveled cloaked figures emerged from the wall.

"What was that just now?"

"Giants—where did these giants come from?"

"Silence! Do not speak!"

Even after escaping the ghost market, they were still shaken and kept moving, quickly and in small groups leaving the alley.

"..."

The black cat crouching on the wall blends into the night.

No one cares.

Wagging its tail, its eerie green eyes silently surveyed the fleeing crowd.

As Bai Zhou had predicted, they also saw the giant.

But who knows...

Was being "seen" a deliberate act by the corpse?
Thinking hard.

Afterwards, perhaps due to interference from certain forces, those who managed to escape will keep quiet.

On some hidden levels, several new rumors will emerge regarding the ghost market.

It adds to the mystique of the ghost market.

This kind of thing won't happen only once.

—Perhaps this is where the many rumors about the ghost market and the various rules of auction houses that one should not mess with originated.

With a soft sigh, Bai Zhou took one last look at the gray wall that was continuously "spitting out" people.

Without exception, all those who successfully escaped were in a hurry.

But many more people remain trapped in the ghost market, unable to escape.

Although everything here is quiet and everything is as usual.

But no one knows exactly how far things have progressed in the ghost market behind the wall, which is undergoing dramatic changes...

The scene was so apocalyptic that it seemed as if the sky itself was about to collapse.

No one understands this better than Bai Zhou, who comes from Wancheng.

He's familiar with the end of the world.

Isn't there a joke?
If tomorrow is the end of the world, why would anyone want to commit suicide today? Isn't that incredibly stupid?

The answer is: Go to heaven first and reserve a spot.

Although after the apocalypse, the white boat was clearly not taken to paradise.

It's a far more horrific hell on Earth than the "simple and honest" city of Wancheng...

But, unlike the deserted city at night—

Many of Tinghai's top executives gathered here because of the auction.

Their influence spans multiple fields, holding significant positions in both the mystical and the conventional world.

If all these important figures were to die, it would be an unimaginable earthquake for the entire Tinghai region.

The power structure of the mysterious world is about to be reshuffled.

Who would have thought that all of this stemmed from just a tiny bottle...

"Tears of the Moon Goddess".

Bai Zhou's expression was strange.

Although everything that happened afterward was none of his business, he couldn't help but hope that these people would survive.

Otherwise, Bai Zhou would really suspect that he had been cursed by someone with some kind of "jinx".

According to folklore, seeing a crow is a bad omen.

Bai Zhou wasn't sure if Ya had this "major calamity" influence, but it seemed...

Perhaps not as good as myself.

Now, birds of a feather flock together.

"..."

While filled with worry and self-doubt, the stealthy black cat darted over the eaves.

The figure moved like ink splashes on rice paper, a silent shadow escaping from the place.

Since acquiring the incarnation of the spirit cat, Bai Zhou suddenly understood the feeling of the crow not following the usual path.

It's discreet, safe, and faster.

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line; climbing walls and passing through windows is as easy as walking on flat ground!

This kind of movement is undoubtedly faster than being confined to stairs and sidewalks.

However, what Bai Zhou didn't realize was...

Every aspect of his being as an extraordinary person had been subtly and profoundly influenced by Crow, his teacher who had set a bad example.

The saying "If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too" illustrates this point.

abruptly—

As if sensing something, Bai Zhou suddenly raised his head and looked up at the sky.

"Om..."

The blood moon is in the sky.

A silvery-white light swept across the sky, its sharpness seemingly tearing through the moonlight.

That's a...

broom?

The green vertical pupils looked somewhat bewildered, and Bai Zhou stood frozen in place.

Upon closer inspection, it became apparent that it wasn't entirely a broom, but rather a broom shape pieced together from countless blades.

The crimson moonlight was refracted by the fine, silvery blades, and the murderous aura spread throughout the sky.

And standing atop this incredibly sharp broom—

He was a person who stood with his hands behind his back, and whose gender was indistinguishable.

A pale, wide-sleeved robe fluttered in the wind, the ancient white garments making it seem as if she were going to a funeral, and the tall white hat on her head exuded an ominous air.

If you also consider that stiff and tall figure, it makes it even more apparent that the newcomer doesn't seem like a living person...

The metallic black mask on his face was both ferocious and ancient, with upturned eyebrows and a curved mouth, resembling a black smiling mask, which contrasted sharply with the white top hat.

A deep green jade pendant hung from her neck by a red cord, trembling slightly, with fluffy mist swirling wildly inside.

Smiling face with a dark expression, white clothes, green jade.

He exudes an aura of malevolence, yet when he walks under the moon, he becomes dashing and unrestrained, creating an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"Crash..."

The fleeting figure swooped down towards the wall of No. 66 Moon Lane, its robes fluttering as large pieces of paper money-like fragments fell down.

These fragments melted and disappeared upon landing. Upon closer inspection, they were indeed resembling paper money, but they were all engraved with occult incantations, the purpose of which was unknown.

As the figure swept over Bai Zhou's head, it seemed to casually cast a glance—but that single look sent a chill down Bai Zhou's spine, as if his blood had frozen and a sharp pain was piercing his very bones.

The instinct for survival reminded Bai Zhou that the person was extremely dangerous, and this warning even turned into a piercing alarm that rushed straight to his brain.

Good thing...

That indifferent, condescending gaze quickly shifted elsewhere, allowing Bai Zhou to return to normal.

As Bai Zhou hurriedly left, he glanced back and saw the figure rush into the shadows of the wall, flying against the tide of fleeing people into the ghost market.

who is he……

Bai Zhou still felt a chill.

Extraordinary beings that can fly.

In Tinghai, besides crows, this seems to be the first time Baizhou has encountered people who can fly.

—The Jewel Witch doesn't count; she cheated using a grappling hook.

That gaze that almost suffocated Bai Zhou... was actually just a normal scan of the ground, it just happened to pass by Bai Zhou unintentionally.

Did he notice himself?

Did he... see through his disguise?

Maybe, maybe not.

But he probably doesn't take Bai Zhou seriously.

Because it was obvious that he had come for the rioting ghost market.

"That's... no way?"

"That one from the Court of Judgments?"

In the brief moment of fleeing from the eaves, Bai Zhou heard the exclamations of the crowd also fleeing on the ground.

They pricked up their ears and eavesdropped quietly.

Although they were talking all at once and their words were incoherent, Bai Zhou still managed to identify the newcomers.

The most authoritative and terrifying department in Tinghai City, the Law Enforcement Bureau, is one of the four major inspectors.

Even the highest-ranking official of the Special Administration is only at the same level as him.

A colossal entity that truly stands at the pinnacle of the mysterious world of Tinghai City.

Their strength is unfathomable.

"Great! It's the Court of Law and Orders! We're saved!"

"With him handling things, the ghost market will definitely not have any more problems."

People were thrilled.

But some people have questions:

"But how could they have arrived so quickly?"

"Why this person? I thought someone from another organization would handle something like this."

"It shouldn't be this person's turn to be on duty in the Court of Law and Orders for the foreseeable future, right?"

"Perhaps it just happens to be nearby?"

"..."

I silently kept this information in my heart.

Bai Zhou, keeping his merits and fame hidden, lowered his head slightly and quietly left.

The surrounding environment grew increasingly quiet, and everything returned to the theme of the Shadow Ruins being filled with shadows and unusual silence.

The apocalypse we just witnessed seemed like a fleeting dream.

Although the bizarre scene before me is no more normal than a dream...

The fog still shrouded the streets, and something seemed to be whispering in the shadows on both sides of the road.

When I tried to listen again, I couldn't hear it anymore; it seemed like I was just hallucinating.

Bai Zhou felt it was a pity that the time was 35 o'clock instead of 36 o'clock.

Although we've been struggling for a long time, we still can't leave the Reflection Ruins Realm for the time being.

However, an hour passed very quickly.

Having obtained what he needed, Bai Zhou couldn't wait to return, drink the magic potion, and fully recover.

At that time, many difficulties will be easily resolved, and this life of being hunted and exiled will enter a new phase...

Just as they were pondering this, the black cat, which was wandering by the roadside, bumped into an "old acquaintance" who had escaped from the ghost market and come here.

"How could the ghost market suddenly turn out like this... Damn it! So unlucky!"

"Where did that kid go? Did he die in there?"

"Don't let me catch him, or I'll shove his head up my ass!"

That's very cruel.

The person speaking was wearing a cloak and acting suspiciously, muttering curses under his breath.

But her black high heels and the sweet voice that was so different from what she was saying made Bai Zhou jump.

He recognized the man at a glance.

--not good!
Gem Witch!

Taking advantage of the witch's inattention, the stealthy black cat quickly turned around.

They fled furtively in the opposite direction.

The cat, having escaped from the jaws of death, turned a corner.

The tall buildings on both sides of the road have been replaced by noticeably older buildings.

...So old that Bai Zhou has hardly ever seen one in reality.

The fog gradually dissipated, and the streetlights cast dappled light on the damp asphalt.

The unassuming black cat pattered along the safest path, silently calculating its return journey.

The colorful signboard of the roller reads "Beauty and Hairdressing," and the glass door is open. The dim yellow light inside, along with the neon lights of the roller at the entrance, falls on the black cat.

On the clothesline of the second-floor balcony, a white shirt swayed in the wind, falling to the ground like a stiff, hanged figure.

The door to the dilapidated bookstore was half-open, and piles of old books were stacked inside like small mountains. On top of them was a brightly colored "leisure book" that looked like it would only distract from studying.

I could vaguely make out words like "rebirth" and "school beauty" on the cover.

Shadows occasionally flashed by in the sealed sewer, and their enormous size suggested they were not rats.

In the distance, the massive chimneys of the abandoned factory lean at a 45-degree angle, silent and still in the night.

...These are things that Tinghai in 2030, that developed metropolis, cannot see.

It is a part of the city's past that has "died" in the tide of development.

"Da da……"

The leisurely black cat strolled along, stopping and starting as it went.

He passed by with curiosity, carefully and cautiously observing all these novel things.

I occasionally pass by green trash cans on the street.

You can also see these trash cans "roar" and awaken like treasure chest monsters.

Then, the black cats that deliberately provoke them to wake up will nimbly and swiftly dodge away.

Once they were far away, the cunning cat turned back and sat on the ground, squinting as it watched the mimics clatter and sway in place, looking unwillingly defeated.

White Boat's Adventure?
Cross it out.

This is an adventure of a black cat in a world of reflections!
A short while later, the black cat passed by a stationery store whose signboard was almost falling off.

Despite being called a stationery store, the two doors of this stationery store were covered with spicy strips and snacks, just like grapevines.

The variety of delicacies, such as "shiitake mushrooms and fatty beef" and "Nancheng salted duck," is dazzling and far more complete than that of stationery.

Next to the stationery store was a large iron gate that was half-open and half-closed.

Behind the iron gate, a group of figures stood straight in the mist.

They stood in exceptionally neat rows, their formation more orderly and solemn than a Tetris game.

A sound is coming from inside—

"Born with talent, we will win in the future! A hundred-day countdown rally, let's seize the glory!"

"Strive for 100 days! Fight for the high school entrance exam!"

"I want to go to a top-tier high school! I want to go to a top-tier high school!"

"Study until you drop, or you'll die!"

"..."

It turns out this is a school.

Everyone was wearing blue and white school uniforms, raising their arms and shouting at the top of their lungs, making a loud oath.

They seemed to have been swearing an oath here for a very long time, their shouts never ceasing, to the point that everyone's voice was exceptionally hoarse.

The oaths, like a torrent, swept across the land, gradually dispelling the fog and revealing their figures.

Suddenly...

The oath abruptly ended.

The next moment——

They stood neatly in rows on the playground.

Hundreds of heads suddenly turned 90 degrees in unison—

Looking towards the white boat outside the iron gate.

Every head and every face has no facial features.

The only thing they had was thick dark circles under their eyes and uniform men's buzz cuts and women's short hair.

Hundreds of pairs of dark, hollow eyes, without pupils, silently watched the white boat.

"...?"

What are you looking at me for?

Black Cat and White Boat, who were passing by outside the iron gate, suddenly felt their hearts stop beating.

He intended to leave immediately, but he quickly noticed that the school uniform looked very familiar.

He had seen it.

Because of the blue and white school uniforms worn by these "faceless people," judging from the lettering and style...

It's clearly the same as the graduation photo Fang Xiaoxia displayed in her bedroom...

It's exactly the same!
(End of this chapter)