Chapter 8, The Night Watchman

If it were a normal duo, it wouldn't be a problem, but now he is alone, and his companion is dead. He is definitely a solitary night dweller, and bringing someone like him back poses too great a risk, so let's deal with it on the spot

What they refer to as handling is certainly not about safely bringing him back to the lighthouse while providing him with good food and drink along the way

He needs to demonstrate value

Xu Le also followed his gaze to the door, and before long, several individuals dressed in similar black and gray combat uniforms approached.

However, he immediately stood up nervously, for out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that the figure standing at the door was no longer the golden toad, but a person dressed in black.

It must be said that Xu Le's face is quite good-looking now, bearing some resemblance to his previous life's charm. Compared to figures like Yan Zu and Guan Xi, everyone is more or less the same.

Dealing with polluters, this is the most convenient and efficient method of handling the situation

Even if the golden toad truly has the ability to kill everyone, it still needs to pass the security check of the lighthouse to return to it

It seems that there was no inquiry into Xu Le's thoughts either

Three men and three women, along with the man at the door, make a total of seven people in this group

Wang Shu walked up to Xu Le and nodded at him

There are numerous bloodstains on the body, both human and strange in nature

From the perspective of the skeleton, approximately 18 to 22 years old, male, with a height of about 180 centimeters and a weight of 60 kilograms

However, he did not answer Xu Le's question, but instead turned to look at the door, as if he were waiting for something

The public's perception of the night watchmen varies significantly

To confess honestly is to receive leniency, while to remain silent is to face severe consequences

Xiao Wang's business capabilities have improved quite rapidly, um, that's basically how it is. As for how this kid handles things, what do you all think

The desire to survive instantly clarified Xu Le's thoughts

... ...

What frog has turned into a human? This fellow has already been polluted by ancient sounds to the point of losing his sanity

There is also a portion of the night watchmen who need to venture out to explore dangerous areas, eliminate threats, and create safe zones

If they want to kill themselves, what should he do? Should he summon the golden toad again using an ancient sound fruit?

However, the man did not say much; he merely made a few "tut-tut" sounds as he quickly finished the cigarette butt in his hand

To survive, two things must be accomplished

Some people believe they are the guardians of the lighthouse, worthy of support

The woman before me is approximately in her thirties, and the passage of time has left some marks on her face

With such emotions, it is natural to develop a resistance towards the night watchman

After watching, the woman directly released her grip and threw Xu Le to the ground

This bright sunshine appears particularly precious

There are relatively significant residual energies of ancient sounds on the body

Head, what should we do now

Thinking of this, Xu Le felt somewhat unsettled.

First, he must prove that he has not been contaminated

Upon hearing Xu Le reveal his identity, the man let out a cold laugh

However, Xu Le learned from the original owner's memories that a portion of them was responsible for guarding the safety of the lighthouse

There is a gunshot wound to the chest, with no burn marks, indicating it was not a close-range shot

... ...

Did the toad turn into a human

The woman's gaze was very cold, only pausing slightly when it swept over the gunshot wound on Xu Le's chest, while at other times it almost passed over him entirely

Yes

Head, how should we handle it now

The man at the door nodded to them and made a gesture that Xu Le did not recognize

Is it him

If one were to mention a commonality between the two, it would be that they are both smoking

Before Xu Le could even think about standing up, the woman directly walked over and grabbed his arm, lifting him up as if he were a small chick, looking left and right.

It feels as if what I have caught is not a human being, but a chicken

What kind of solution is on-site resolution? Xu Le knows without even thinking.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Le began to organize his thoughts

However, there is also a segment of the public that feels they are too mysterious; can those who can navigate in the darkness still be considered human

The middle-aged woman nodded in satisfaction upon hearing Wang Shu's examination results

After obtaining sufficient rest, the tension and fatigue have subsided

He was able to sleep safely until dawn, likely due to the timely protection provided by the toad

Are you the Night Watchman

Then he opened his mouth and asked

Is it to be killed? Discarded in the wild? Or preserved as a specimen to be taken back?

Let us not discuss whether the golden toad is a match for these night watchmen

Xu Le's mind was racing, thinking about how to survive from humanity; relying solely on force might not be sufficient

Wang Shu, come and take a look.

Xu Le listened to the conversation between the two clearly; the so-called handling should be to get rid of him, and then burn the body with real fire.

Upon hearing Xu Le's words, the man standing at the door immediately furrowed his brows.

Although Xu Le did not know what these people were communicating about in secret, he had a strong feeling.

Her methods are extremely brutal, showing no consideration for Xu Le's feelings at all

Xu Le touched the medal in his pocket, and after confirming that it was still there, he finally breathed a sigh of relief

I, Xu Le, have not been contaminated

The unconventional forces of the lighthouse, the wanderers traversing the darkness, the lighthouse keepers

In particular, the attire, weapons, and the emblem on the chest of the other party all point to a certain unit from the original owner's memories

Preliminary assessment identifies the contact with anomalies as ghostly entities, zombies, and other unknown forms

The first ray of sunlight in the early morning penetrated through the gap in the roof, casting a slanted light that fell on Xu Le's face, resembling mottled floral shadows, which was quite beautiful

Before Xu Le could react, Wang Shu had already put on a pair of white gloves and began to examine Xu Le's body

Moreover, it is essential to proceed step by step, demonstrating multiple layers of value

This is a question worth pondering

Hmm, I just discovered that the companion has already been distorted. There are some signs of a struggle at the scene, but not much. As a solitary night dweller, there is only a pile of campfire; it is quite strange that no one died sleeping here. It is estimated that it has been contaminated.

After discarding the cigarette butt and extinguishing it, he then turned around to look at Xu Le

Isn't this nonsense? Xu Le thought so, but he did not dare to say it.

I will take a look first; if I confirm that there are no errors, it will not be too late to handle it.

I apologize

Still resistant to returning home for the New Year under strict measures

The human heart is not necessarily evil, but it is also not necessarily good

Are you awake

Then, he needs to demonstrate his own value

A person who is of no use may, to some extent, be directly abandoned, especially in a dangerous wilderness

Indeed, the likelihood of contamination for those who stay overnight alone is too high; it is better to handle it on the spot

Because merely proving oneself to be untainted does not necessarily guarantee survival in this somewhat dark world

Some of these individuals will undergo a distortion into the bizarre, while others will simply perish

If one were to tell a story, how could these individuals be made to believe in themselves

Risk assessment, high, suspected contamination

Lao Zhou's shout suddenly jolted Xu Le awake from his slumber. Ignoring the pain and stiffness in his neck, he quickly grasped the bed frame and looked around.

How should I speak to these night watchmen now?

The woman nodded slightly

Polluters, in general, refer to those individuals who have been contaminated by the ancient sound's powerful influence

Old Zhou

Of above-average height, if I were ten years younger, I would still be considered quite outstanding

Especially after experiencing the terrifying darkness

As the few people in front of him gradually distorted, Xu Le slowly began to speak

He took a deep breath, allowing the heat to fill his entire body

Heh

This person's technique is much gentler than that of a woman; when gripping the bones, it is not as painful

The position system of the Night Watchmen has not been detailed to the public

The day has already dawned

He began to restate his inspection results while checking

The answer of a man is a woman's voice

As Xu Le was deep in thought, the woman referred to as the head had already approached him.

Moreover, that team member has stated very explicitly that he should be dealt with on the spot

Xu Le listened in silence to the conversations of these people, all of which pointed to one conclusion: that he had been tainted by the strange.

Contaminated? This term is not a simple vocabulary in this world

She did not draw a conclusion about Xu Le, but instead turned to another team member behind her and said

A Le? When are we leaving? A Le, A Le!

They may not even be the opponents of the group in front of them

I concur

After the woman spoke, another team member was the first to respond

What?

At that time, it will not be so easy, and the Golden Toad will not be able to contend against the entire Lighthouse