Chapter 17 The White Mr.

　　Mr. Bai seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist.

　　Gu Shen got into the old pickup truck and saw the dynamite packs piled high in the back seat. His face paled a little, but he still dutifully fastened his seat belt. However, when he turned his head to observe the drunkard in the driver's seat... he discovered a surprising scene.

　　To the naked eye.

　　Mr. Bai's face and figure were covered by a layer of white mist, directly giving a "mental impression."

　　It seemed like he was a burly man.

　　Or rather... he should be a burly man.

　　But in reality, with the blessing of Chi Huo (Scarlet Flame) at close range, Gu Shen saw that the figure in the white mist was not very tall. Wrapped in the layers of mist seemed to be a rather thin figure.

　　"Is it a supernatural ability?"

　　Chu Ling disconnected the link, probably related to the appearance of this guy.

　　Gu Shen had no one to ask, so he could only shut up and remain silent.

　　What worried him before was Mr. Bai's reckless drinking, bottle after bottle, almost non-stop... Could this guy still drive?

　　"Buzz—"

　　The moment the engine roared, Gu Shen's face changed drastically. He knew his worries were unnecessary.

　　The modified tires had extremely strong grip, spinning out two puffs of sand and gravel against the wind, and then speeding out like a wild horse. Mr. Bai drank with one hand and held the steering wheel with the other, driving casually, but closely following Mr. Shu, who was going full throttle in front. One black and one white figure flew like arrows across the sandy land.

　　Gu Shen took a light breath, his face a little pale. The powerful force pressed him firmly into the seat, and the roar beside him poured directly into his skull.

　　Just then, Mr. Bai's voice sounded in his ear.

　　"Is this all the ability of an S-class from the Tribunal...?"

　　Sand and gravel hit the car window.

　　Chi Huo (Scarlet Flame) swirled around his brow. Separated by a layer of mist, Gu Shen met Mr. Bai's eyes.

　　The man driving the car with a bottle of wine in one hand, his tone was seven parts tipsy and three parts sarcastic: "Zhou Jiren asked me to come out, and the person I'm supposed to protect... is just a kid who still smells of milk and gets carsick?"

　　Gu Shen was stunned.

　　He seriously digested the meaning of these words.

　　The teacher had made a deal with Mr. Bai... but the real target of the deal wasn't those hundred kilograms of high explosives, but himself.

　　This Mr. Bai was here to protect him?

　　"Clang."

　　The bottle was thrown out of the car.

　　Unexpectedly, Mr. Bai didn't continue drinking. Instead, he stretched out his empty hand and gently grabbed at Gu Shen.

　　...

　　...

　　Gu Shen was still sitting in the passenger seat.

　　He felt that nothing had changed. The only change was... his arms were empty, as if something was missing.

　　He turned to look at the driver's seat.

　　A bronze compass was in Mr. Bai's hand, casually being played with by the latter.

　　"This... how is this possible?"

　　Gu Shen was stunned.

　　All supernatural abilities should have their concrete manifestations, but what exactly was Mr. Bai's ability? What had he just experienced? How did the compass get into his hands?

　　His mind went blank.

　　"If he had chosen to kill me just now... then I would already be dead."

　　Cold sweat broke out on Gu Shen's forehead. He couldn't see through Mr. Bai's movements, just as he couldn't see through the real face under the white mist... The rank and special nature of Chi Huo (Scarlet Flame) were all ineffective at this moment.

　　He knew this was because the difference in strength was too great.

　　"Not an ancient sealed item."

　　Mr. Bai twirled it with one hand. He had no interest in the compass and threw it back out. "Judging from the manufacturing process and time frame... this sealed item was only made in recent years. It's a relatively new sealed item, but its quality is indeed good. It can barely be considered an A-level sealed item."

　　Gu Shen quickly reached out to catch the compass.

　　This compass... was actually considered an A-level sealed item?

　　"Currently, it seems that the compass only has the effect of linking minds..." Gu Shen frowned and said, "Can this also be called A-level?"

　　"You can't look at it that way." Mr. Bai said lightly, "I've read the files on the Yandan Street Fog incident. In that supernatural event, the compass holder could also resist the mental damage from the fog and ignore illusions. It's a powerful 'mental defense item.' If I'm not mistaken, it can withstand considerable mental shock."

　　Mental shock... he hadn't tried it.

　　However, Gu Shen knew that Hong Yin (Red Silver) and some strong logic materials couldn't destroy the supernatural elements within the compass.

　　From this point of view, its quality was indeed not low.

　　"That man named 'Xiao' (Owl) should know the method of making sealed items... This is a high-risk secret technique that is strictly blocked by the council. If this guy doesn't have a council background, then he has a special channel to invade the Deep Sea's permissions." Mr. Bai said quietly, "Of course, although this compass is good... it's still far inferior to the ruler in your arms."

　　"???"

　　Listening to this, Gu Shen almost choked.

　　He stared blankly at Mr. Bai, who looked calm, as if he was just saying a trivial thing, without even the slightest reaction of revealing a secret.

　　The matter of the Ruler of Truth... he was desperately trying to keep it a secret.

　　It was one thing if the teacher knew.

　　How did Mr. Bai... know?

　　Seeing Gu Shen's expression at this moment, the man shrouded in white mist smiled. He didn't know where he found another bottle of wine, and said softly, "There's no need to look at me with that kind of look... Didn't Zhou Jiren already say it? I'm a person without an identity, a dead man in the eyes of the Deep Sea. What's there to worry about if a dead man knows a secret?"

　　"... Senior."

　　Gu Shen was a little helpless, and couldn't help rubbing his eyebrows, and smiled wryly: "I'm just curious..."

　　"Don't worry. You've hidden the Ruler of Truth very well." Mr. Bai said calmly, "I know, just because I should know... In this world, there should only be two people alive who know the secret of this ruler. One is in that car, and one is in this car."

　　Zhou Jiren, Mr. Bai.

　　Doesn't A-009, who gave him the ruler, count as a person... Gu Shen muttered softly in his heart, but then he thought sadly that the out-of-control person really couldn't be regarded as a person.

　　Even if she was very gentle to him...

　　"A 'dead man' without an identity should have already had his information completely cancelled in the Deep Sea and listed on the list of the deceased... Is it okay for you to enter the capital like this?"

　　Gu Shen was a little worried.

　　Leaving the desert.

　　The sandstorm in front gradually dissipated, and cameras hidden in the sky above the road had already appeared. Those were the "eyes in the sky" arranged by the Deep Sea.

　　"Let's try and see, then we'll know."

　　Mr. Bai stepped on the accelerator all the way.

　　Gu Shen's heart also rose to his throat.

　　The Sky Eyes capture everything, but not speed.

　　After a flash—

　　There was no harsh alarm, no internal car warning ordering them to pull over... The Sky Eyes were just suspended quietly in the lingering light sand, and the Deep Sea accompanied everyone, but seemed to be briefly distracted.

　　The white ghost drifted into the capital just like that.