Man in the Three-Body Problem: After facing the wall, I founded the Reception Society!

At the edge of the thick white ocean gently caressed by the moonlight, the night is like a delicate painter, slowly spreading its deep blue-purple painting.

Lu Murphy's voice seemed particularly steady and a little worried in this quiet swamp: "We seem to have stepped into a distant area that we should not set foot in. Sir Jack may have been quietly targeted by invisible hunters before he reaches us. We must hold on. No matter what the cost, we cannot let this trust and expectation go to waste."

He knelt down gently, as if praying for guidance from Mother Earth, his ears pressed against the cool ground, trying to capture that faint but crucial sound.

"Oh, I seem to have heard it. The footsteps are gradually penetrating the thick fog."

With the sound of hurried and powerful footsteps, the tranquility of the swamp was completely broken, just like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The three of them hid among the rocks like cheetahs, their eyes flashing with determination, staring at the fog wall in front of them outlined by the silver moonlight.

The wall of fog seemed like a curtain carefully arranged by nature.

Sir Jack's figure finally appeared behind the mysterious curtain. He looked around like a traveler from another world, with a hint of panic and confusion.

Then he walked quickly along the winding path, every step seeming so firm and hurried.

When he passed by their hiding place, they were so close that they seemed to be able to feel each other's heartbeat. Then, without looking back, he set foot on the long hillside, and his back gradually disappeared into the night.

There was an unspeakable anxiety in his steps, and he looked left and right from time to time, as if he was afraid of being stared at by some unknown being.

Seeing this, Lu Mofei quickly made a gesture to keep quiet, his eyes revealing an unquestionable seriousness. "Shh—it's coming!" His voice was low and powerful, like a whisper in the night, which made people shudder.

Then, from the depths of the slowly advancing fog wall, came a strange and continuous "bang bang bang" sound, like the devil's low moan, making people feel chilly.

The thick fog, like a cloud, seemed to have turned into a giant beast that devoured everything. It was approaching them step by step and was less than fifty yards away from where they were hiding.

At this life-and-death moment, the three of them opened their eyes wide, staring at the horrifying place that was about to be unveiled.

O'Leary's eyes met Lu Murphy's, and he saw the latter's face, which was slightly pale due to nervousness, but his eyes were flashing with fanatical light, as if burning with inextinguishable fighting spirit and hope.

Suddenly, Lu Mofei's eyes focused sharply, as if he had captured some shocking scene.

His lips were slightly parted in surprise, his face full of disbelief.

At this moment, Toth let out a scream of extreme terror and fell to the ground in an instant, as if he had seen the most terrifying scene in the world.

O'Learn was also shocked by this sudden fear. He jumped up suddenly, holding the pistol in his hand so tightly that it was almost deformed.

His gaze passed through the gaps in the thick fog and saw a scene that frightened him to death - it was a hound, a black hound as big as a hill. Its fur was as dark as coal in the middle of the night, but its eyes were as bright as burning flames, flashing a heart-pounding light.

Raging flames kept spewing out of its mouth, as if it was a demon escaping from hell.

Its shape, its eyes, and the evil aura it exudes all make people involuntarily think of the worst nightmares.

This is not just a hunting dog, it is more like a horrible monster that only appears in a madman's dream, making people feel despair and fear.

The huge black creature came running down the path with long strides, and the ground shook slightly with every step.

Its target was obviously Sir Jack, who was fleeing for his life.

Sir Jack seemed to be aware of the danger lurking behind him. He kept looking back at the terrible hound that was chasing him. In the moonlight, his face was as pale as paper, and his eyes were full of despair and helplessness.

However, at this moment, they suddenly realized an important fact - since the hunting dog could be injured, it meant that it was not a supernatural being, but an enemy that could be defeated by humans.

Olier's heart was filled with unprecedented shock. He had never witnessed such a thrilling scene, and he had never expected that someone could be like Lu Murphy, running through the forest path at an extraordinary speed under the mottled moonlight, like a ghost in the night, silent but as fast as lightning. Lu Murphy, the legendary figure who has always been known as the "Wind Walker", was so fast that even a leader like Olier was left far behind at that moment, as if he was chasing an unattainable dream.

As the two quickened their pace, they heard not only Sir Jack's rapid and anxious shouts, but also a deep and heart-pounding roar, a threat from an unknown beast. Every roar shook the air, foreshadowing the impending crisis. Olier's heart was in his throat, and he tried his best, just for that glimmer of hope, to arrive in time and stop the impending disaster.

Finally, when they arrived at the scene panting, the scene in front of them almost made Olier's heart stop beating. The huge beast, like a demon crawling out of hell, was opening its bloody mouth, ready to devour the helpless Sir Jack. The beast's eyes flashed with a strange light, as if it could see through the deepest fear of people's hearts, and its sharp fangs looked particularly hideous under the moonlight.

At this critical moment, Lu Mofei showed his extraordinary courage and calmness. Without any hesitation, he quickly raised the revolver in his hand, and five bullets streaked across the night sky like meteors, accurately hitting the beast's flank. Following a series of dull gunshots, the beast let out a heart-wrenching wail, which was filled with both pain and unwillingness. Then it fell to the ground powerlessly, its limbs twitching wildly, and finally fell silent, leaving only a huge corpse, which looked particularly gloomy in the night.

O'Leary panted heavily, squatted down, and put his pistol against the lifeless beast's head with his trembling hands, but the trigger could no longer be pulled, because the beast had completely left this world. He looked up into the distance, with mixed feelings in his heart, both the relief of surviving the disaster and the deep awe of the unknown power.

Sir Jack lay quietly on the cold ground, his face as pale as paper, his eyes closed, as if he had exhausted all his strength. Lu Murphy hurried forward to check, and after confirming that he had not suffered any substantial injuries, he breathed a sigh of relief and then prayed in a low voice, thanking God for his protection. And O'Leary was silently guarding by the side, his eyes full of concern and worry for his friend.

As time went by, Sir Jack's eyelids began to tremble slightly. He tried hard to open his eyes, but his body was extremely weak. Seeing this, Thoth immediately handed the bottle of brandy in his hand to Sir Jack, asking him to hold it in his mouth to restore his strength. Sir Jack's eyes gradually regained their spirit under the stimulation of alcohol, but his eyes were still full of fear and confusion.

"Oh my God!" he exclaimed in a low voice, "What on earth is that thing? It's so terrible!"

Lu Mofei stepped forward and said in a firm tone: "No matter what it is, it doesn't matter now. What matters is that we have successfully protected you and eliminated the demon in your family forever." His words were full of confidence and determination, as if he was announcing their victory to everyone.

However, when they looked down at the dead beast, they couldn't help but gasp. The beast's body was huge and strong. It was neither a purebred blood raccoon nor an ordinary mastiff, but a hybrid of the two. Its appearance was both terrifying and ferocious. Its size was comparable to that of a female lion, which made people shudder. What was even more surprising was that even though it had been dead for a long time, its big mouth still emitted a faint blue light, as if there was a flame burning inside. And the deep and cruel eyes were surrounded by a circle of fire, which made people dare not look directly at it.

Olier curiously reached out his hand to touch the glowing mouth, and when he pulled his hand back, he was surprised to find that his fingers were also glowing in the dark. After a closer look, he said, "It's phosphorus! It turns out that the body of this beast is covered with phosphorus powder."

Hearing this, Lu Mofei also came forward and observed it carefully, then nodded and said, "I see! This arrangement is really cunning! It not only confuses our sight but also enhances its deterrent power! Fortunately, it does not affect our sense of smell and judgment! Otherwise, we may not be able to find it and destroy it so quickly!"

Sir Jack was listening to the conversation between the two people, and his heart was filled with gratitude and fear. He knew that he was able to escape today only because of the heroic rescue of these two friends. So he struggled to stand up and wanted to express his gratitude to the two people, but his body was too weak to support him.

"You should sit down and rest!" Seeing this, Lu Mofei hurried forward to support him and said, "You are in very weak condition now and need a good rest!"

Although Sir Jack was anxious, he knew that his current physical condition was not suitable for further action, so he had to follow Lu Murphy's advice, sat next to a big rock, and covered his face with trembling hands.

"We must leave here as soon as possible to find the mastermind!" Lu Mofei said in a deep voice, "Only by finding him can we completely eliminate this threat! But before that we must ensure your safety! So please be sure to stay here and wait for our news!"

After saying this, he turned and walked towards the path to continue tracking the mysterious enemy. Olier and Thoth followed closely behind him and prepared to go together. Before leaving, they also reminded Sir Jack to be careful and not to walk around casually to avoid accidents.

As the three people left, night once again enveloped the entire manor.

The three of them walked in a hurried but coordinated pace, and hurriedly returned along the winding path.

There was an indescribable tension and anticipation in the air, as if every step was on the edge of a heartbeat.

Lu Mofei's voice, with an unquestionable firmness, penetrated the silence around him: "'To find his trace deep in this mansion, the possibility may be as small as a speck of dust among the stars, one in ten thousand.' His words echoed gently in the night wind, with a bit of awe and determination for the unknown."

"However, we are still some distance away from him. This lingering mist, like a mysterious dream weaver, may be quietly hiding the shouts of those gunshots behind an invisible veil."

Another person objected, his voice tinged with uneasiness but also with a keen eye for detail.

"No, no, you are wrong." Lu Mofei shook his head, his eyes flashing with wisdom. "That cunning man must have relied on the unspeakable tacit understanding between him and the hound to direct its actions. I have no doubt about this. But now, he has escaped, leaving behind only our determination to find the truth."

As the three of them stepped into the half-open front door again, a cold breath rushed towards them, as if even the air had solidified into a mystery waiting to be revealed.

Inside the house, except for the faint light occasionally coming through the dining room, the rest of the space was swallowed up by darkness, making it seem exceptionally quiet and depressing.

Lu Mofei quickly and skillfully lit the oil lamp in his hand. The faint but firm light instantly dispelled the haze around them and illuminated the direction for their exploration.

They shuttled through the empty and cold rooms, taking every step with extreme caution, for fear of disturbing the long-sleeping secrets of this old house.

In a narrow corridor, a figure suddenly came into view - it was an elderly servant with a pale face and eyes full of fear and helplessness, as if he had just awakened from a nightmare.

"What...what exactly happened here?" The servant's voice trembled, as if every word weighed a thousand pounds.

Lu Mofei didn't stay for too long, but continued to move forward with a more determined pace until they reached the second floor.

There, a tightly closed door, like an unsolved mystery, stood quietly at the end of the corridor.

There seemed to be an unusual breath coming from the crack of the door, which made people feel chilly.

"There's someone inside!" Toth's voice suddenly sounded, with a hint of unquestionable certainty.

He held the pistol tightly, his eyes were sharp, as if he had foreseen the truth hidden behind the door. "Quick, open the door!"

Lu Mofei didn't hesitate at all. He gathered all his strength, used his heel as a fulcrum, and kicked the door lock hard.

With a dull thud, the door burst open, and a mixture of oldness and uneasiness blew in.

The three of them quickly rushed into the house, weapons tightly held in their hands, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

However, when they actually stepped into the room, the scene before them made them freeze in place for a moment.

This was not the fierce confrontation they expected, nor a secret room hiding evil, but an unexpected small museum.

On the wall, rows of exquisite glass boxes are arranged in an orderly manner, containing various butterflies and moths in colorful colors and various shapes, as if they are the most exquisite masterpieces of nature.

These are the tranquility and beauty that the dangerous man they have been chasing is pursuing in his spare time.

In the center of the room, there stands a solitary wooden stake, which seems to be there to support the old beams on the roof that have been eroded by time.

However, at this moment, it carries a shocking secret - a figure tightly bound by a sheet, hanging silently in the air.

The man was tied up so tightly that he could hardly move, let alone make any sound. Only his pair of black eyes, through the mask, revealed endless pain, shame and deep doubt.

They stare at the intruders intently, as if they want to penetrate all disguises and reach the deepest secrets in people's hearts.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze.

The three people's hearts were filled with astonishment and confusion. They had never thought that they would encounter such a strange and heartbreaking scene.