Upon hearing Luo Feng's words, Xiao Qian's face turned pale as she said, "I've already consumed the Black Mist Crystal earlier.
These Black Mist Crystals don't seem to have much effect on us Crimson Specters.
The Black Mist makes me extremely uncomfortable.
Perhaps you should proceed without me—I'll wait outside."
Luo Feng fell into deep thought upon hearing this. Leaving Xiao Qian alone outside was out of the question—he couldn't possibly feel at ease.
After all, Xiao Qian was now his pet, and he had to consider her safety.
After some consideration, Luo Feng said, "I'm not sure if my Mystic Seed Water will have any effect on your Lecherous Ghost Clan.
Mist Crystals soaked in Mystic Seed Water can eliminate their negative energy.
Here, try drinking this cup of water first."
Xiao Qian's eyes sparkled with curiosity. She had long heard tales of the miraculous properties of Luo Feng's Seed Water.
Now that she finally had the chance to taste it, she couldn't help but feel excited.
Extending her right hand, she accepted the cup from Luo Feng and drank it all in one go.
As the water entered her body, a warm current began spreading throughout her limbs.
Her physical sensations started shifting—the discomfort caused by the Black Mist gradually lessened.
Realizing this, Xiao Qian broke into a smile and turned to Luo Feng excitedly:
"Thank you for the water, Master.
Your water is incredibly effective.
After drinking it, the Black Mist's influence on me has weakened.
I never imagined your water would be this powerful!"
Pleased to hear the Mystic Seed Water worked so well, Luo Feng didn't hesitate to retrieve an entire barrel of it from his Dimensional Storage.
"Take this water with you.
If you need more, just let me know.
I have plenty to spare."
Xiao Qian's eyes widened in astonishment at the sight of so much water. She had only heard rumors about the Mysterious Seed—never witnessed its effects firsthand.
Now that she'd experienced its power, she understood just how extraordinary the Mysterious Seed's water truly was.
And Luo Feng claimed to possess vast quantities of it? The thought alone was staggering.
Accepting the barrel gratefully, she said:
"Thank you for your generosity, Master.
I'll repay your kindness in the future."
Xiao Qian poured herself another cup and drank it down.
After two cups, her condition had improved dramatically—no more trembling or sweating.
Three minutes later, Xiao Qian had fully recovered and could move about freely.
Seeing this, Luo Feng wasted no time and pressed onward into the depths of the Black Mist Zone.
As for details about the Black Mist Zone, Luo Feng hadn't gleaned much useful information from Kuai Yangyang.
Under normal circumstances, no creature would willingly enter the Black Mist Zone.
Kuai Yangyang had warned Luo Feng that ancient texts described the Black Mist Zone as home to terrifying creatures—venturing too deep would invite unspeakable horrors.
Given the current situation, they had no choice but to dispatch their two most powerful fighters—Song Tailang and Jiu Yangyang—to explore this area.
If Luo Feng encountered these two animals here, he might be able to gather some useful information.
However, one thing Luo Feng was certain of:
Heading deeper into the Black Mist Zone was definitely the right move.
And so, Luo Feng and his companions pressed onward.
Before long, Luo Feng began to notice Black Ghouls appearing around them.
This was a stark contrast to other mist zones, where members of the Lecherous Ghost Clan were rarely seen.
Of course, the fate of these Black Ghouls was predictable—every single one in Luo Feng's path was swiftly eliminated.
As for those in other directions, Luo Feng didn't bother pursuing them.
Right now, he didn't have time to waste hunting down these Black Ghouls. His priority was to push deeper into the Black Mist Zone.
And so, they continued forward without pause for half an hour.
By now, they had already collected over a hundred thousand Mist Crystals.
But apart from the Black Ghouls, they hadn't found anything else of value.
The Black Mist Zone was truly devoid of any other creatures.
Nothing but Black Ghouls, everywhere.
With no other choice, Luo Feng and his group could only keep moving forward.
Suddenly, Luo Feng—who had been using the Clairvoyance Charm to scout ahead—halted in his tracks.
He had just witnessed something utterly bizarre.
Since arriving on Mist Island, scenes that shocked even Luo Feng had become a common occurrence.
This time, he saw a sheep and a wolf running toward them.
Luo Feng immediately recognized them—Jiu Yangyang and Song Tailang.
Both were covered in wounds.
And behind them, a human and a ghost were in hot pursuit, closing in fast.
The two were fighting a desperate retreat.
Jiu Yangyang's expression was grim as he spoke:
"If we keep running like this, neither of us will make it out alive.
I'll stay behind and hold them off—you hurry back and report what we've discovered.
We can't both die here."
As he spoke, he reached for the Wine Gourd strapped to his back.
The wine inside was no ordinary brew.
Drinking it could temporarily unleash an animal's latent energy—though at a steep cost.
Once the effects wore off, the drinker would be left severely weakened.
By drinking it now, Jiu Yangyang was making it clear: he was prepared to die so that Song Tailang could escape.
Song Tailang paled at the sight of Jiu Yangyang's movement. He knew all too well the power—and the consequences—of that wine.
He had even tasted it a few times before.
Though only in small sips.
The less one drank, the less energy was unleashed—and the milder the side effects.
But if Jiu Yangyang downed the entire gourd in one go, he might even stand a chance against a sixth-tier powerhouse.
The thought sent a chill down Song Tailang's spine. He quickly protested:
"Don't you dare do something so reckless!
We came here together—we leave together.
If you stay, I'm staying to fight by your side.
The Verdant Grassland can't afford to lose a warrior like you, not when we've uncovered such a massive secret.
We're almost at the Color Boundary—just a little further, and we'll make it through."
According to our investigation, the powerful Black Ghouls still cannot directly pass through the Color Boundary to enter other fog zones."
Just as Jiu Yangyang was about to speak after hearing Song Tailang's words, he suddenly coughed and spat out a mouthful of black blood.