A very calm voice patiently explained, soothing the people gathered at the entrance of the building.
Bai Suxiang emerged from her doorstep, having just reached the turn on the second floor, when she saw four or five people clustered at the entrance of the building.
"Seriously, what good are you doing sealing off the building? That virus is in the hospital, not in our complex..."
"Yeah, yeah! These bastards, why don't they seal them up too!"
"Exactly! I was just about to go out and buy some things. We don't have much food left, nor oil or grains. Who would have thought they wouldn't even let us go to the supermarket!"
The crowd chattered, complaining to the entrance.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Some impatient individuals began pounding on the door in front of them.
The person inside seemed agitated, while those outside acted like they were dealing with wild beasts, showing no intention of letting them out of their cage.
"Go back first, everyone go back. As soon as there's official notice, we'll inform everyone immediately!"
A girl's voice drifted out.
"Nice words, but if we don't get an answer today, we're not leaving. Open the door, open the door!"
The person said, and started knocking again, "Knock, knock, knock!"
"Uncles, aunties, brothers, sisters, please go back and wait for the notice. It must be tiring to stand here. Don't worry, as soon as I get any news from above, I'll tell you immediately!"
The voice outside continued patiently.
"Miss, I have no food at home. I worked the night shift yesterday and woke up late today, so I didn't have time to go out and buy anything. Could you let me go out and buy some food? Otherwise, I won't have anything to eat for days."
A thin man, hiding at the edge of the crowd, said timidly.
The others remained silent, as if waiting for his method to work so they could all go out together.
As his words fell, silence descended both inside and outside the door.
The man's voice echoed the thoughts of everyone present, each lost in their own worries.
"This, this might not be possible. The notice will come soon. Please go back and wait for the news, alright?"
The girl seemed to lack experience in handling such situations, only able to repeat what she had already said.
"Waiting for notice? Will we starve to death waiting for notice?"
A woman questioned sharply.
"Right, right! Damn it, if you ask me, they're acting recklessly by sealing our building. These damned beasts!"
Someone cursed angrily.
This emotion infected several people, who began pounding on the door with their fists, making a "knock, knock, knock" sound.
After a period of clamor, the noise outside ceased, and a brief calm settled within the building.
"Uncles and aunties, everyone should go back. It's better to wait at home than to wait here!"
Seizing the opportunity, Bai Suxiang said hastily.
"Another one with no experience, saying it's worse than saying nothing!"
Someone grumbled.
Although Bai Suxiang felt uncomfortable hearing this, she maintained her composure.
No one liked to be spoken to like that, and she had every right to ignore this meddling.
However, with a large group constantly banging on the iron door at the entrance, the entire building could hear it. It was impossible to rest.
"Uncle, I know you're still angry, but right now, no one can go out. It's better to wait at home than here. If there's any news, let's all inform each other immediately. What do you think?"
Bai Suxiang patiently persuaded.
"Hmm, that makes sense."
"Yes, yes, yes! If there's any news, please make sure to inform each other!"
One person echoed the sentiment, while others sighed or nodded, slowly heading upstairs.
The thin man, with a worried frown, cast a glance at Bai Suxiang, and dejectedly opened the door to the left of the second-floor staircase and walked in.
"Clang!"
The door slammed shut, the sound exceptionally loud.
Bai Suxiang returned home and rushed back to her room.
She needed to ask Liu Sandao about the situation outside.
Unfortunately, her phone repeatedly played the message, "The number you have dialed is out of service. Please try again later..."
At this moment, Liu Sandao was aimlessly wandering through various corners of Sandong City with Fu Ruhai.
Fu Ruhai intended to first investigate the current situation of the entire Sandong City.
To be precise, he wanted to see where "that visitor" was preparing to make their move.
Although they didn't know where "that visitor" would appear, dark energy was clearly manifesting in many parts of Sandong City.
Where the dark energy was densest, it meant that was where "that visitor" would find their prey.
If they waited there for "that visitor," they would surely come.
"Hey, what's wrong with you?"
Fu Ruhai asked, looking at a somewhat absent-minded Liu Sandao.
"Nothing,"
Liu Sandao replied softly, unwilling to answer directly.
He didn't know how to explain what had happened to Fu Ruhai.
The sorcery employed by "that visitor," capable of using Liu Sandao's own techniques to harvest 'fu gen' (fortune roots), was truly an unprecedented marvel.
Liu Sandao couldn't comprehend it at all.
"Hey, quick, look, what is that?"
As they flew, Fu Ruhai suddenly stopped and pointed into the distance.
Liu Sandao followed his gaze. A dense, dark mass hung in the sky, resembling crows circling overhead.
"Not good, let's go check it out quickly!"
Liu Sandao said, accelerating towards the area where the dark energy was concentrated.
Dark energy continuously seeped out from the ground, the branches of trees, and the rooftops of buildings, much like evaporating mist.
The area affected was much larger than when they had clashed with "that visitor."
This meant that beneath the dark energy, hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of people were experiencing this phenomenon of dark energy continuously emerging from within them.
"Damn that visitor, releasing these beasts! Who knows how many lives they will ruin!"
Fu Ruhai cursed, trying to vent his frustration.
"Fu De Qian Zai..."
"Stop it quickly!"
Before Fu Ruhai could finish reciting his incantation, Liu Sandao stopped him.
"Ah, why? Why won't you let me use the Fu De Manual to deal with this dark energy?" Su Dan Novel Network
Fu Ruhai asked in bewilderment.
"Really not allowed, trust me!"
Liu Sandao shook his head with a troubled expression, placing a hand on Fu Ruhai's arm as he prepared to chant.
"Hey, you're really something! When did you become so indecisive and timid?"
Fu Ruhai complained.
"Exactly, he's just a coward, how dare he cast spells and chant incantations! Hahaha!"
Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai looked up to see that "that visitor" had returned.
"You, hmph!"
Fu Ruhai glared at "that visitor" with displeasure.
"Don't believe me? Try it then. Oh, and using your Fu De Manual, I'd be delighted! Hahaha!"
"That visitor" laughed heartily, pulled out his cigar, and casually produced a lighter to ignite it.
The more furious Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai became, the more complacent he felt.
"You think we don't dare? I'll deal with you right now!"
"Xiao Hai, no!"
Liu Sandao tried to stop Fu Ruhai, but Fu Ruhai couldn't listen to anything else!