Chapter 3, What Do the Eyes See

Until the dormitory lights were about to be turned off in the evening, Shen Ai had encountered a total of six individuals, all of whom, without exception, were ultimately possessed by the red mist. At this moment, Chen Fengshi felt that rather than being a supernatural phenomenon of ghost possession, it resembled more of a kind of microorganism, akin to bacterial infection.

Bent

Chen Fengshi felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as he witnessed this process; he truly did not understand what was happening! However, ten minutes later, the body of the romantic hero was enveloped in red mist, just like Shen Ai, with a continuous stream of red mist extending from the top of his head, heading towards the direction of the red mist path that extended towards Shen Ai's head.

During this process, the romantic sage walked quietly and strangely, without speaking, nor did Shen Ai.

Chen Fengshi's anger was completely dispelled by the shock. Regaining his composure, he saw that the crash barrier had indeed bent to a sixty-degree angle

Chen Fengshi was stunned on the spot; science has a rough estimate of the limits of human strength, yet it cannot reach such a level.

"One hundred and eight." The owner of the noodle shop had an expressionless face, serving bowl after bowl of noodles, until he became numb in the end. He could not explain how a person could eat so much, as it was evident that Chen Fengshi's stomach simply could not hold it all; nor could he explain why Chen Fengshi's belly appeared to be hardly distended.

In fact, there is no need to mention the price, as Chen Fengshi can calculate it himself. He counted, and it turned out to be eighteen bowls. He just came down to eat and never intended to eat so much. The money he brought was sufficient, but eating like this would certainly be a strain on his finances. Had he known, he would have gone a bit further to eat at a roadside stall that specializes in late-night snacks, where for fifteen yuan, he could have had unlimited noodles.

Red Mist

He ate very quickly, usually insisting on drinking soup, but now he could not be bothered, only focusing on eating noodles because he found them too hot. He consumed bowl after bowl, and as the hunger in his stomach gradually faded, he finally reached a point of slight satiety. At that moment, he felt a surge of strength within him, far surpassing his usual state, and it seemed as if the muscles on his body had expanded significantly.

In that brief moment, it was unclear whether the extended red mist had reached its destination. Shen Ai and the romantic sage suddenly parted ways, without any warning or conversation, each taking a different path.

Chen Fengshi took a deep breath, looked around to see that no one was watching, and then exerted all his strength to twist the bent crash column

Is it really a ghost? Influenced by the environment, although Chen Fengshi usually does not discuss such matters, he is not entirely disbelieving in his subconscious. At this moment, faced with an inexplicable strange situation, such thoughts naturally arise in his mind

However, the collision pillar in front has suffered innocent damage twice, and the middle section, twisted like a crying face, is yet another testament to this reality

Chen Fengshi was taken aback for a second, then instinctively rubbed his eyes. When he focused again, he saw that Shen Ai's body was indeed covered by a thin layer of red mist, from her feet all the way to the top of her head. Moreover, the red mist extended above her head, reaching out to a place beyond the line of sight behind the dormitory building.

Shen Ai suddenly invited him to meet last time, his coma, the accounts of Shouzi and others, the meeting with Shen Ai and the bizarre parting scene in front of the Love Saint—these elements are interconnected, and the answer can only be interpreted as supernatural

With the onset of the buildup of energy, he felt an instantaneous change in the muscles of his body, as if his legs were bending, the stored power akin to resilient rubber being flexed, ready to unleash an explosive force upon release

In a short while that evening, Chen Fengshi witnessed those strange occurrences involving Shen Ai. He no longer worried about what was happening to his own appetite; he was determined to eat, to see just how much he could consume and what results would ultimately emerge from it

At this moment, Chen Fengshi's feeling can only be described as a vague yet profound sense of awe! He had already looked down at his own body and found no trace of that red mist, which eased his mind somewhat. However, what is the situation with Shen Ai? What exactly is that red mist? And what is the situation with the love saint?

Damn it! As Chen Fengshi walked down the street, he became increasingly agitated, everything felt inexplicable. A meal at the noodle shop cost 180, and he couldn't even understand why it was like this! ... In frustration, he kicked the yellow and black striped crash pillar— the pillar bent upon impact.

Chen Fengshi felt a bit scared; he was uncertain whether this was a strange eye disease. However, based on the phenomena, it should not be the case. It makes no sense to assume that there is a problem with Shen Ai!

The romantic master truly left just like that, without even a greeting or a simple wave goodbye to Shen Ai. Even more bizarrely, Shen Ai maintained her usual expression throughout, while the romantic master still wore his customary gentle smile as he departed

Chen Fengshi is no longer worried about Shen Ai accepting the advances of the love saint, but he feels that something incredible is happening with Shen Ai and himself!

Therefore, the notion of suddenly opening the Ren and Du meridians is truly just a jest

Chen Fengshi followed at a distance, while the Cupid and Shen Ai indeed seemed to be taking a stroll, yet there was an appropriate distance between the two.

Chen Fengshi paid the money, feeling a pang of regret; he could not afford to eat like this at home.

Chen Fengshi had something on his mind, and he was very hungry, so he just kept eating. The empty bowls on the table increased in number, and with each additional bowl stacked, the noodle shop owner couldn't help but shudder.

However, in the end, it is merely a thought. If he were truly asked to do such an unscrupulous thing, he would not be able to carry it out. Is it easy for those who stay up late to make a living by doing business on the roadside?

So, what comes next

With such strength, eating so much was not in vain... Could my jumping ability allow me to leap directly to the top floor of the girls' dormitory? Chen Feng couldn't help but feel excited about the miraculous power he suddenly possessed. He recalled the experience of exerting force while hugging the crash pillar and began to gather strength as he prepared to jump.

These questions, along with the concern for Shen Ai, compelled Chen Fengshi to unconsciously continue following her. After walking for a short while, Shen Ai met with another person, who was clearly waiting for her to arrive. This person was unfamiliar to Chen Fengshi, appearing very nervous and restrained, with their flustered hands seemingly unsure of where to place themselves.

Chen Fengshi observed that the red mist surrounding Shen Ai was continuously transferring to the Saint of Love. In fact, this situation had been present since the first meeting of the two, but it was minimal at that time. Now, however, the incessantly transferring red mist had completely enveloped the Saint of Love.

The subsequent developments unfolded as if to validate Chen Fengshi's conjecture. Shen Ai walked alongside the man, conversing as casually as moments before, and during this process, the red mist on her body once again climbed onto the man, just as it had earlier. The rhythm and flow were almost a replay of a romantic scenario. After the red mist beam extending from the man's head stretched far away, the two parted ways once again without even exchanging greetings.

Shen Ai exchanged a few words with the love saint face to face, then accepted the gift given by the love saint, and immediately afterward, the two of them walked and chatted as if strolling.

Chen Fengshi was extremely hungry and returned to the noodle shop he had just visited. The owner, seeing him come back, was so frightened that his heart trembled, completely unable to fathom what illness had suddenly driven this child to push himself to the brink of death. However, ... please, please do not die here...

However, there are some cracks in the concrete at the base of the crash barrier, and there is no dirt inside; it is evident that the cracks have formed recently

Chen Fengshi squatted there and observed for a while, leading him to believe that it would be more accurate to say that this object was originally bent; he simply had not noticed it earlier

A beam composed of over one hundred red mists extends from the male and female dormitory buildings, clearly converging at the same point

This attempt is absurd. Although Chen Fengshi has practiced martial arts for a long time, it is merely for physical fitness. The training consists of martial arts routines, and while he gained considerable insights from practical combat during his youth, it remains at the level of street fighting. His strength, agility, and endurance are certainly superior to the average person, but to kick a crash pillar into a bend, it would have to be made of ultra-thin gold.

Chen Fengshi stood in front of the collision pillar for a while, unable to explain the current situation with the scientific knowledge he had in his mind, so he decided not to think about it for the time being

Chen Fengshi ate eighteen bowls in one go, so much that the expression of the noodle shop owner became numb, to the point that he regarded him as a monster

Checkout

Chen Fengshi calmly considered for a second; not only did he dare not increase the force, but he also intended to reduce it, as he had to take into account the possibility of crashing into a wall

If it weren't for the number of people at this time, the boss would really want to directly announce that the establishment is closing.

However, at this moment, Chen Fengshi was no longer concerned about their situation. He rubbed his eyes again and looked; it was still the same. Then he glanced around, finding nothing unusual. When he saw other passersby, he did not notice anyone behaving like Shen Ai.

And this is not the end ... because Shen Ai soon met with another man ...

Although this is a jest, he truly read those kinds of secret manuals when he was young, and it is precisely because of his experiences that he has a particularly deep memory of such plots

Could it be that the various secret techniques worth a few cents from before have suddenly taken effect, and that I was destined to become a peerless master soaring to great heights once I opened the Ren and Du meridians? Chen Fengshi recalled a scene from Stephen Chow's movie, using self-deprecating humor to calm the shock within.

Chen Fengshi looked at the mountains in the distance, where many bundles of red mist extended from behind the dormitory building.

Chen Fengshi observed with growing unease the inexplicable fear that the red mist instilled in him. At this moment, what was this red mist? It seemed to penetrate the skin of the romantic saint as soon as it made contact; those that clung to the tips of his hair moved swiftly like insects, continuously disappearing into the dark tresses; and those that adhered to his clothing crawled closer to his skin, only to burrow in just like that. It seemed to penetrate the skin of the romantic saint as soon as it made contact; those that clung to the tips of his hair moved swiftly like insects, continuously disappearing into the dark tresses; and those that adhered to his clothing crawled closer to his skin, only to burrow in just like that

Could it be that it was Shen Ai who took the initiative to make the appointment? The man's behavior made Chen Fengshi find it hard to believe that he would be someone with the courage to independently ask Shen Ai out. When he compared himself to the romantic hero, it was easy to draw such a conclusion

However, when Chen Fengshi exerted his strength, an extraordinary surge of power erupted from within his body, and he felt that all the muscles in his body suddenly became incredibly resilient, as if his entire being had transformed into a superalloy metal. Then, the bent crash barrier was instantly twisted.

Chen Fengshi watched Shen Ai walk into the dormitory building, and he could list a multitude of reasons for her unusual behavior... such as her irregular schedule, her inexplicable actions, and so on... All of these, in turn, indicated that the red mist he saw might very well be the instigator.

However, Chen Fengshi has practiced martial arts for many years. Although he has heard of the legendary internal skills and his master has discussed the tales of their ancestor, his master has never claimed to possess such abilities