Transforming Succubus: Almost Doomsday

But no matter what, Bai Ling's appearance here is a cause for celebration—if Zhang Haoyun and Midel weren't around.

"It looks like Bai Ling hasn't recognized me, which is just perfect. Although I'll definitely have to say hello, it just can't be right now."

"I need to find a way to get Haoyun and Midel on other tasks, get them to split up, and then I can catch up with Bai Ling."

"Hey, I'm really getting more experienced at this."

Zhou Baiyu's ideals were quite full-bodied.

There are now several task branches in this place—repairing the wharf, clearing the sewers, venturing out to activate transmission points, and collecting gear to take on the warden.

Gathering gear to fight the warden and fortifying base security to deal with the monster tide that could attack at any moment are currently the most important tasks.

Through the power of the God of Games and Entertainment's analysis, Zhou Baiyu had seen that this was a "mutated version" that bore many similarities yet many differences from what he had imagined Dawn of Terror to be like.

At least in his eyes, he saw a countdown.

[There are six hours and fifty-four minutes left before the monster tide attacks Cross Base.]

[There are six hours and fifty-four minutes left before the body enters a state of hunger, which can be delayed by looking for food.]

This meant that in less than seven hours' time, they had to find a way to establish a defensive front.

And if everyone didn't find a way to solve the food issue... then when the countdown ended, everyone would become weak.

Being attacked by monsters and becoming weak at the same time would be a finishing move from the realm's master.

The more vanguards there were, the easier it would be to fight the monsters.

But conversely, the more vanguards there were, the more food and gear would be needed.

So in addition to gathering gear and defeating the warden, people had to find a way to survive amidst these elements: sustenance, monsters.

So everyone had a different division of labor.

Obviously, Zhang Haoyun, Midel, and Zhen Shi could go and do other things as arranged.

And Guang Tongchen, oneself, and the snow demon could go out to explore.

Zhou Baiyu thought quite comprehensively.

To divide and conquer the three women, then perfectly complete the task, and return to the transfer station—wouldn't that be wonderful?

But he didn't expect Bai Ling's gaze to fall on the snow demon.

The snow demon was among those who had entered the Pagoda back then.

Although she did not encounter Bai Ling throughout the whole process, it did not mean Bai Ling hadn't seen the snow demon.

After all, the entire Pagoda was actually a realm that marked Bai Ling stepping into a devil king level.

Bai Ling remembered all the entities within that realm.

The leap from version 1.4 to 2.4 was indeed substantial, but Bai Ling was Bai Ye's daughter.

A true genius.

She remembered everyone.

Just as Zhou Baiyu was preparing to form a small team of three, leaving Zhen Shi, Zhang Haoyun, and Midel behind, and was about to head to the base gate with Guang Tongchen and the snow demon to register when—

Bai Ling suddenly turned around and stared at the snow demon.

In the gaming world, the snow demon had beautified herself a little, but not enough to prevent Bai Ling from recognizing her.

She recalled the snow demon's face, the same as that of the girl who had been saved in the Pagoda.

But Bai Ling wasn't certain.

She simply watched the three of them slowly walk toward the gate.

Zhou Baiyu seemed to have dodged a bullet.

At this moment, Zhang Haoyun and Midel were also accepting their arrangements, starting to head to another NPC to register and prepare to take on other base-related tasks.

Although they were reluctant to part with Jiang Xianwu deep down, they still listened to what Xianwu said.

Zhou Baiyu glanced over at Bai Ling and suddenly noticed that Bai Ling was looking at the snow demon.

He was so perceptive that he instantly realized the crux of the problem.

In a flash, Zhou Baiyu felt like he was walking on thin ice.

He could only hope that after so many years, Bai Ling's powerful brain wouldn't be one hundred percent certain.

Indeed, Bai Ling did recall that face, but after all, it was somewhat a distant memory for her.

So Bai Ling didn't greet them.

It's not terrifying when the guillotine falls; the terror is when it's hanging over your head, undecided whether to drop or not.

It wasn't until they reached the gate and were about to go through the procedure to leave that Zhou Baiyu glimpsed out of the corner of his eye that Bai Ling had shifted her gaze away.

He breathed a sigh of relief inwardly:

"Heaven has not forsaken me."

He may have rejoiced a bit too soon.

After all, people from the real world who enter the Advanced World take on a new identity.

And those from the Advanced World, when entering the gaming world, undergo slight changes.

With multiple changes, it's quite normal for many to not recognize old acquaintances from the past.

But there was an exception.

This exception was Zhang Haoyun.

"omg! Zhang! You're here too! You're actually here!"

Though the foreigner's appearance had changed, his familiar Chinese accent set off an earthquake in Zhou Baiyu's soul.

He suddenly had a bad premonition.

And that premonition quickly turned into reality.

No, it was even worse than the reality he had imagined.

In the game world, Uxin couldn't see the changes in fate, but he predicted that the melon was going to explode.

"Bai Ling! I found Jiang Xianwu's companion! omg, this is just like that old saying from Longxia! Meeting an old friend in a foreign land!"

Constantin!!!

When the name Constantin surfaced in Zhou Baiyu's mind, his expression was likely one of grinding his teeth and widening his eyes.

As if he had eaten a plain-flavored nine-turn intestine.

He had never imagined encountering Constantin in such a manner!!

He had even looked forward to meeting Constantin not so long ago.

Just like he had looked forward to meeting the club president.

But Zhou Baiyu had never imagined the president would encounter Midel, and that Constantin would encounter Bai Ling!

All of them were #6! Damn it, they were all a bunch of #6s!

How could there be such coincidences in the world? Did this group of people do this by accident or on purpose?

Zhou Baiyu's hand was trembling as he signed.

At that moment, Midel and Zhang Haoyun both stopped in their tracks.

Zhang Haoyun gave Midel a smug smile, clearly meaning that he knew the people Zhou Baiyu knew.

And you're just a demon race that he used in the Advanced World.

Midel looked at the Purifier Constantin. As a member of the demon race, she recognized the "unusual" aura on him.

Reina had mentioned before that beyond the barrier existed a new corruption called the Contaminated Ones.

And their counter–the Purifiers.

Zhang Haoyun's girlish side was completely different from her demon lord-level aura. But Midel didn't care.

She was more curious about what exactly was going on with Jiang Xianwu.

This person seemed to have contacts with... the demon race, the Contaminated Ones, and foreign powers.

Bai Ling quickly moved towards Constantin.

Seeing Zhou Baiyu's troubled expression, a concerned Snow Demon asked on the other side:

"Jiang Da—"

"Shush! Right now, all I want to do is slay monsters, treasure hunt, and loot drops. Let's hurry up and register and get out of here!"

The Snow Demon was puzzled.

Meanwhile, over at Bai Ling's location, she had already started interacting with Uxin, Zhen Shi, Midel, and others.

"My name is Bai Ling, do you know Jiang Xianwu?"

Midel nodded her head.

Midel was actually different from Zhang Haoyun.

The demon race's way of thinking made Midel feel that the stronger the male, the more female attention he should receive.

However, if that male belonged solely to her, she would be even happier.

Bai Ling was also one of the Contaminated Ones, but once matured, her cool and distant girl's demeanor was not the least bit inferior to Zhang Haoyun's.

Even in terms of aura, she was more potent than the purely powerful Zhang Haoyun.

This was a true disposition... one that could only be forged in a harsh, post-apocalyptic environment.

Midel recognized it at a glance...

Among the Contaminated Ones, the one with this kind of aura was the infamous White Witch.

An existence second only to the Seamer.

Zhou Baiyu pricked up his ears, listening to the movements not far away, thinking that it was okay...

Given the current serious environment, what could a few Contaminated Ones who knew me possibly do?

They should engage in some other topics of conversation; hmm... I need to think fast about what to say next, to get everyone busy again!

No need to panic, there's always a way out.

Zhou Baiyu gradually calmed down.

But what he hadn't expected was that Constantin was extremely enthusiastic, dropping a bombshell right away.

"Let me introduce you, this is Haoyun Zhang, your half-mother!"