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Chapter 487 Entering the Gray Fog
Xu Ling immediately called someone to ask, "What's the location? We're not far from Marcus Town, right?"

"Report, this is the lower reaches of the Mobis River, about 98 kilometers away from Marcus Town." Someone immediately answered the question.

Xu Ling and Li Xian looked at each other, and the latter said, "Ah Jing, check the map immediately to see how far the fog has spread."

Not long after, the result came out. Since the scouts reported last time, the gray-black mist has moved forward for more than ten kilometers this time, and the speed is very alarming. If it continues like this, it may not be long before it reaches the surrounding area of ​​Marcus Town.

"Need to go and have a look?"

This question was asked by Li Xian. He tested his tone first. From his own standpoint, of course, the sooner he contacted, the better.

But as expected, Xu Ling is not willing to do this, because until now there are still two warlords, an unknown number of super-level monsters, and an orc army who have not shown up, and they are likely to be in this fog .

According to the original plan, if the speed of the mist spreading is still slow, then most of the researchers can be allowed to camp at a distance, and then only a small number of people will be sent to approach the mist for investigation.

In this way, even if there is an emergency, at least there will be a buffer distance for the combat troops of the investigation team to respond.

But now, the mist spread uncharacteristically and quickly for a long distance. Even if they camped far away, they might be engulfed in the mist at any time, so it didn't look very safe.

Xu Ling thought for a while, then ordered most of the troops to escort most of the researchers back, and stationed at the middle reaches of the Mobis River, which is quite a long distance away, and warriors would need half a day on foot, even if the fog changes again. It was too late to retreat.

Only a small number of investigators with warrior roots and the most elite part of the battle order were assigned to investigate nearby.

"Our investigation is mainly based on the current staff, and the middle reaches of the river are used as a transit. This is also for safety reasons. I hope everyone understands." Xu Ling said.

The investigators naturally have no objection, even if they won't say it, after all, it's a bit unreasonable for a major general to discuss it with you, and it's a bit unreasonable to pick and choose.

Since Li Xian is also an ordinary person, he can only stay in the middle reaches. It is most convenient for someone like Ah Jing who has a strong research level and a certain quality of warriors. He followed the warrior troops to the vicinity of the gray fog.

After Xu Ling walked in, he realized that the fog was really unusual. Its thickness was comparable to the most intense fog he had ever seen. Even if he stood on the edge, he could only see a distance of one or two meters.

And the edge of the fog didn't gradually fade, but stopped abruptly like an irregular wall.

"Don't go in."

He said, "Jing, you first analyze the composition of the mist to determine whether there are harmful substances."

"Ah."

Even if Xu Ling didn't say it, they would definitely do it. Some researchers have already taken out professional equipment to sample.

At this time, he walked to the edge by himself, reached a place where there was no one, and then drew out the dagger.

Swish.

A burst of knife shadows flew out, and the thick fog was swept to the sides. At the same time, countless whispers rang out from the ears. After a short passage was revealed, it quickly closed, and the whispers disappeared.

But in such a short moment, Xu Ling saw a birch or other tree behind the fog, with thick branches and a tall crown, but it was already withered and withered, and it seemed that it would collapse in the next second and be buried Beneath the dust.

He felt that there should be a strong power of chaos in the fog, which is a power that makes everything decline.

After a while, Ah Jing's analysis results came out.

"Our instruments cannot detect the composition of this mist, but no harmful substances have been found for the time being."

Curiosity was written in his eyes, "I need to send the sample to the rear for testing."

"Ah."

Xu Ling snorted absent-mindedly, but didn't stop him, "I want to look inside the fog."

Ah Jing said: "Yes, but you need to be careful. Someone went to the shallow layer and looked at it. The vegetation inside seems to be abnormally withered."

"Someone has already gone in?!" Xu Ling asked in surprise.

"Yeah, it's okay, I didn't let them stay too long after wearing protective clothing."

Seeing that he was still looking worried, Ah Jing said, "Research can be done by looking at it from a distance. Anyway, it's okay."

Xu Ling didn't respond, but said seriously: "Give me a protective suit, I want to go in, hurry up."

"Row."

Ah Jing didn't know why he suddenly entered the fog, but he didn't care. As a researcher, if he went in without any protection, he would definitely not agree, but as long as he took good measures, he would not object.

Xu Ling put himself into a sealed protective suit. The filter device made it difficult for him to breathe, but in order to appease Ah Jing, he still put on the suit.

"There is a spare filter mask in this bag, which can be replaced in case of an accident. Although no harmful substances have been detected for the time being, it is better to be cautious."

Ah Jing tidied his clothes for him, and then said, "It's ok, do you need someone to go with you?"

"Need not."

Xu Ling connected the hook lock to the buckle on the back waist, this thing is to prevent getting lost in the fog.

He nodded at Ah Jing, and then walked into the fog alone.

Just like the outside, only when the distance is close enough, things within about one or two meters can be seen clearly, but just like the brief glimpse just now, every plant and tree has lost all vitality.

The world in the fog is quiet and deserted, even if it is only a short distance away, no outside sound can be heard, as if the foggy place has been completely isolated.

Xu Ling thought about it, and decided to continue walking for a certain distance. Anyway, with a rope tied behind him, he was not afraid of getting lost in the mist.

After walking 55 steps forward, he pulled out the short knife on his waist again, and swiped it a few times after the light blade unfolded. The mist was stirred up, but it didn't separate. You can split water above, but you can't do the same thing underwater.

But Xu Ling didn't want to check whether the fog would be split, but wanted to test whether the moves would be different in the fog.

Facts have proved that it is very necessary to do so, the power of sword moves in the fog is at least [-]% lower than in the normal world.

This is not a good sign. According to what Luo Ji and Frigg said, if you want to find the white laboratory in Huo Xingnai, you must go deep into the fog, but if the strength will be weakened, then it is obviously not conducive exploratory.

Xu Ling shook his head, feeling that he had been out for a while, and planned to turn back to leave the fog and feel for the rope behind him.

Oh, it's empty.

He looked back, and the rope that was supposed to be hooked to the button on the back waist disappeared at some point.

At the same time, a system prompt came in my mind.

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