As it was already evening,
The free boat ride has ended and will have to wait until tomorrow.
The sun sets over the hillside through the mist and night falls.
Yi Chen came to the window.
Swish~ Tear off the newspapers covering the windows.
Looking along the street towards the center of the town, you can clearly see the light from the giant bonfire.
Both the town residents and foreign tourists put on masks and went to participate in the bonfire party.
The crowds of people were all holding candles or kerosene lamps.
Green Lake Town was completely illuminated as night fell.
This also includes the group that invited Yi Chen to form a team.
They wore masks of different styles, which also concealed weapons.
"It seems that most of the people who came to take the test chose to attend the bonfire party tonight... Little Grape, let's go and take a look~ Maybe we can find more information."
"Let's go, maybe we can get some delicious grapes."
Before taking action, the little grape would consciously crawl into the body and reappear when needed.
Who knows,
Just as Yi Chen pushed the door open,
The haggard-looking innkeeper happened to pass by the door.
It is worth noting that
The boss was holding a plate of 'raw fish dishes', seemingly to be delivered to the room at the end of the corridor.
The so-called raw fish is a whole dead fish that has not been processed in any way and is placed on the plate, rotten and smelly.
The two looked at each other.
The boss held the plate in one hand and put his index finger between his lips with the other.
In a voice that only the two of them could hear, he whispered a warning:
"This town has long been against the rules. It's rotten from the root. If you want to survive, stay in your room and don't go to the bonfire party wrapped in a gorgeous cover.
Let’s quietly leave here tomorrow morning…”
Yi Chen frowned slightly after hearing these words.
Apparently, the innkeeper knew some secrets about the town.
Yi Chen also lowered his voice and replied quietly:
"I need to stay in Green Lake Town for three days due to some special reasons."
“Three days… basically no passenger can stay that long and leave normally.
Even if you stay in my hotel and don't leave... there will still be problems.
Just tonight's bonfire party can tie many foreign tourists to the town forever.
Judging from your attire, you are here to investigate, right?"
"You could say that."
“If you really want to investigate something, you can go for a walk by the lake tonight and maybe you’ll find something.
remember.
Do not participate in any activities held by this town, do not drink any water... Any interaction with Green Lake Town will strengthen the "ties" between you and the town. "
"Thanks."
The boss said nothing more.
Walking almost silently to the end of the corridor, he placed the plate in front of his sister's door.
There wasn't even any noise when the plate hit the ground.
Yi Chen finally discovered that his boss's "silent characteristic" was not weird.
There are two reasons.
First, he had lived in a hotel since he was a child and had stepped on every inch of the floor at least tens of thousands of times. He knew very well where to step on the floor so as not to make any noise.
Secondly, out of concern for my sister, I tried my best to create a silent environment and not disturb her.
"Since I will be staying here for another three days, there will be plenty of opportunities to have in-depth discussions with the boss... There is no need to rush to ask about my 'sister' or the town's affairs.
Let's follow the boss's suggestion and take a walk by the lake. 』
…
Not long after Yi Chen left,
There was a noise coming from the locked room at the end of the second floor.
Card~
There was a secret compartment at the bottom of the locked door that was not even as big as a head.
Currently opened from within.
First, a pool of foul-smelling liquid flowed out.
Then, an arm covered with fish scales suddenly stretched out and took the dead fish from the plate.
Click, click!
Weird gnawing sounds came from inside the door.
…
Green Lake
Because of the pathogenic mist that permeates the sky.
The so-called light of the moon or stars is blocked out.
The process of the sun setting is like drawing a curtain on the world, and it falls into darkness in an instant.
At the same time, due to the bonfire party, more than 90% of the town's residents were gathered there.
The lakeside became unusually deserted, completely enveloped in darkness.
Yi Chen wrapped his body completely in a black coat, with the hood covering his face.
Stepping on the gravel, walking forward in the moist soil.
The kerosene lamp once again became the only source of light.
The little grapes hidden in the cuffs also peek forward.
I walked along the lake for more than ten minutes and didn't see a single living person.
The fog that settled on the surface of the lake also blocked any creature from spying on the Green Lake. Even Yi Chen, who had visual enhancement, was also restricted.
in addition,
There is a warning sign every ten meters on the shore.
No swimming
It is forbidden to take water privately
Any contact with Green Lake is prohibited
"This lake is really quite large..."
When I sigh a little,
A small cruise ship slowly emerged from the fog on the lake and headed towards where Yi Chen was.
A man in blue overalls was standing at the edge of the boat, smiling and waving.
"We are currently offering free boat rides. Want to tour Green Lake?"
"No, thank you."
Yi Chen waved his hand to refuse, then turned and left without looking back.
As we move away from the ship,
Little Grape quietly moved to the back of the neck and stuck out half of its eye to observe the situation behind it.
The rejected staff did not come after him.
Instead, he maintained an extremely exaggerated and incongruous smile.
My eyes widened and felt like they were about to fall out of their sockets.
Without blinking at all,
This strange feeling made Yi Chen quicken his pace, and he only relaxed a little when he was completely out of sight.
"There are nighttime cruises. This town has a serious problem... Let's check the lake."
Make sure there are no more boats coming onto the lake.
Yi Chen stepped on the gravel and stayed close to the shore... He stretched his right hand towards the quiet lake water.
Just when they were about to touch, the fingers stopped.
Crunch! Crunch!
The skin at the fingertips split vertically, and a thin root with a cemetery smell grew out.
This is exactly the "pathological characteristic" that Yi Chen has acquired.
He figured it out during the boring time riding in the carriage.
Although it can't use roots as 'appendages' like zombies, or even pierce like spears...but the most basic growth is still no problem.
The roots that touched the lake water grew fuller.
The lake water absorbed by the roots does not enter the body's circulation, but is simply stored between the root segments.
Completed the collection of "lake water samples",
Yi Chen tried to fully activate the "pathogenic characteristics" to allow the roots on his fingertips to continue growing, trying to reach the depths of the lake.
Five meters,
Ten meters,
When it was about to reach its growth limit, I felt a soft touch at the tip of the root, as if I had touched something living.
At the same time,
A burst of fire came from behind, accompanied by stern questioning.
"what are you doing here?"
Yi Chen quickly retracted his roots and turned around as if nothing had happened.
The visitor was a middle-aged man wearing a uniform similar to that of a sheriff.
Yi Chen pretended to be innocent and explained:
"I just arrived at Green Lake Town today. I felt bored staying in the hotel so I came out for a walk. I don't like crowded places, so I didn't attend the bonfire party."
The man did not reply.
Instead, he showed his security officer badge and immediately went forward to search Yi Chen.
After a full body search,
No evidence of any water extraction or contact with the lake was found.
I thought that was the end of it.
Who knows,
At the end of the search,
The sheriff's hand also fell on Yi Chen's shoulder.
Push hard!
Most people can't react to such a sudden push.
but…
Yi Chen noticed something was wrong from the beginning.
The mind is always in a state of high concentration.
As he leaned back, he grabbed the sheriff by the collar.
Use the power of others.
At this moment, I could even feel the synergy between the muscle fibers in my arms and the vascular bundles of the plants, throwing the opponent directly into the lake.
When the throw is completed,
A root shot out from between the palms, took root in the shore and stabilized the body.
Plop!
A huge splash of water appeared on the lake surface four meters away.
The sheriff who sank into the lake seemed to be restrained by something. He sank quickly without struggling.
Yi Chen calmed himself down, pretended nothing had happened, and quickly returned to the hotel.