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Chapter 187 Please Maintain Your Aloofness

"This is the captain of the expedition team, we all call him Elder Miao. This is Miss Shirakawa Ki, the leader of the mixed-race team, and this is Gula, the leader of the awakened team..."

Li Jiu acted as a go-between, introducing everyone present as key figures in the expedition team.

Mr. Miao had a kind face and was in high spirits.

Shirakawa Ki is a petite, somewhat quirky, and adorable catgirl with cat eyes. Because the light was dim, her pupils appeared very large as she stared intently at the two of them, constantly twitching her nose.

Gula was a middle-aged man who kept a straight face the whole time and didn't smile, making him seem very difficult to get along with.

Everyone took their seats and exchanged information.

Miao Lao, Li Jiu, and Gula were the main speakers, while the cat girl squatted to the side observing.

Mo Yu used the same old excuse.

The expedition team originally planned to find the lost ancient city, but they were attacked by star worms on the way. After shaking off their pursuers and being safe, they temporarily set up camp here to rest, treat the wounded, and repair equipment.

Bai Chuanji moved closer to Mo Yu, sniffing his scent: "Hey~ why do you guys smell so good and are so clean?"

The question was very direct.

This is a temptation.

Mo Yu glanced at the others casually.

They didn't try to stop them; they were clearly sending this quirky catgirl to scout ahead.

Mo Yu didn't intend to hide it; the reason he had prepared was: "To be honest, I am also an Awakened One, with spatial abilities, which is why I had the courage to elope with my wife."

Elise glanced at Shirakawa Ki, using her eyes to scare her away.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise: "Spatial abilities!"

Judging from their reactions, this ability is very rare.

Gula stood up abruptly, excitedly saying, "Young man, do you have any extra water? The expedition team is short of water right now, and we are willing to exchange it for supplies."

Mo Yu smiled and said, "I have stored a lot. I can give you some. There's no need for an exchange. Consider it a gift from me."

Want some water?
The Little Mermaid could summon a downpour at will, so there was no shortage of water. After chatting briefly for a while, the conversation ended.

These people remained cautious and did not reveal much useful information.

Led by Gula, Moyu and Iris arrived at another cave.

This is a temporary warehouse containing several large plastic water tanks, but they are empty. Judging from the repair marks, the tanks were damaged in the attack.

Mo Yu opened the folding door and sent five plastic water tanks into the hiding place, saying:

"Please wait a moment, it will take some time to fill."

He disappeared into his hiding place.

Elise closed the folding door, glanced coldly at everyone, and said in an icy tone, "I'm going out. It's too stuffy in here."

She displayed obvious hostility and distrust.

Gula and the others exchanged glances, and finally opened the exit passage. Iris transformed into a swarm of bats, soared into the sky, and disappeared.

Several people were standing at the entrance of the passageway.

Li Jiu asked, "Elder Miao, what do you think of these two?"

Old Miao stroked his beard and said, "It's strange that they suddenly appeared in a place like this, but I can't see any flaws in their behavior. They must be scavengers."

Shirakawa Ki said enviously, "Spatial abilities are amazing! Even at a time like this, I can still take a nice bath, meow!~"

Gula exclaimed excitedly, "Captain, spatial abilities are extremely important to us. We must win this person over. Even if we return to Hope City, this ability will be of great use."

Mr. Miao nodded.

Li Jiu said, "Mo Yu is very approachable and friendly to us, but his wife clearly doesn't trust us."

Shirakawa Kido said, "All vampires are like this, each one of them thinking they're superior, but they're nothing but a bunch of human mosquitoes, humph!"

Master Miao advised, "Treat them kindly, keep your subordinates in check, and avoid any conflicts."

the other side.

After creating some distance, Elise landed from the air and reopened the hiding place.

Govia used her telekinesis to move the box out.

Herobella quickly cast a spell, condensing moisture from the air to fill several boxes.

"Elise, you did very well. Keep up the aloof persona." Mo Yu reached out and ruffled Elise's hair.

The latter chuckled foolishly; she now really enjoyed Mo Yu's compliments and caresses.

After the water tank was filled, they returned to their base.

After sending out more than ten tons of water, he immediately won everyone's favor, and those who were originally hostile to him all became enthusiastic.

The sky gradually darkened, and the temperature dropped rapidly.

A person with superpowers intervened, conjuring several blue fireballs to heat and maintain the temperature of the underground space.

Mr. Miao invited Mo Yu to have dinner together.

Mo Yu readily agreed.

The food these people eat is not good. It consists of unknown jerky, dry biscuits, and the like. There are no fresh vegetables, and all you can see are colorful mushrooms.

To blend in with these people, Mo Yu acted very casually. He didn't hide his abilities and took out some canned food, which was easy to preserve, from his hiding place, saying that it was his previous stock.

Even these are considered rare delicacies by these people.

Li Jiu, Gula, and Shirakawa Ki were very welcoming to him, and they sat at the same table together.

Interacting with people.

The questions these people ask are all difficult to answer.

"Which vampire territory did you come from before? Maybe some of you are from the same hometown."

"Have you practiced the blood energy technique given to you by the vampires? That thing will shorten your lifespan."

"How old are you? You look so young."

Before arriving in Hope City, most people were slaves under the rule of various monster dynasties.

From them, Mo Yu learned a lot of hidden history, which differed greatly from the records on the space station.

Li Jiu said, "Ever since the Eight Sages established the unified monster dynasty, the monsters have begun to show signs of mixing. They are no longer divided by species, but by strength. The monster dynasty has been divided and united, and wars have been constant."

Gula sighed, "No matter which monster dynasty it is, they are very wary and prejudiced against us humans. Even awakened ones don't get any good treatment."

Li Jiu said, "It is said that in ancient times, the Blue Star was dominated by humans, and monsters hid in the nooks and crannies, so they were very wary of us humans."

Mo Yu smiled but remained silent.

There are some things that cannot be said.

Shirakawa Ki, the catgirl, took a bath after the water came in, and her black fur became fluffy and her skin became fair and tender.

She kept wanting to get closer to Mo Yu and smell his fragrance, but was deterred by Elise's gaze and could only keep her distance, twitching her little nose.

The atmosphere within the expedition team was excellent.

Everyone got along very well, and everyone was optimistic. After the meal, someone took out a small musical instrument and started playing.

People around them followed the rhythm, banging on bowls, plates, or other objects to make sounds.

The atmosphere was quite nice.

Elise maintains her aloof persona.

Although she is a vampire, she is instinctively hated and feared by most people.

However, good looks are enough to turn everything around.

Elise was naturally beautiful, the eldest daughter of a legendary witcher family, with excellent genes. In addition, her genetic engineering enhancements, combined with the inherent beauty of a vampire, further enhanced her natural beauty.

Her looks and temperament are impeccable, absolutely top-notch, perfectly complementing the clothes and jewelry that Mo Yu customized for her.

She simply sat there quietly, yet she attracted everyone's attention; many people were secretly observing her.

After getting to know each other better, Mo Yu also learned the main reason why the expedition team was stationed here.

Gula said, "The positioning device is broken."

The celestial canopy disrupts the Earth's magnetic field, obscuring the sky. This renders compasses ineffective and makes stargazing impossible. When outdoors, determining one's location requires relying on ground coordinates.

Hope City has been building signal towers outwards. When the team goes out, they can use the signal towers for positioning. Every time they move a certain distance, they will also drop beacons to avoid getting lost in the gray fog.

Li Jiu sighed, "We're really unlucky this time. Both the primary and backup positioning devices were destroyed. If they can't be repaired, it will be a real problem."

(End of this chapter)