Infinite Pollution: The SSS Guide Pierces the Horror Dungeon - chapter 20

Upon hearing Wen Song’s words, Qin Xu’s gaze deepened, but he did not stop her.

He grew up in the Northern Frontier and knew that in places like this, sympathy was useless.

Everyone could only rely on themselves.

The little girl’s pupils trembled uncontrollably, and the tears that had long welled up in her eyes finally spilled over. Soon, her whole body was shaking.

She clutched the bundle in her arms tightly, crying silently.

No one present spoke again.

They simply stood in silence, mourning all those who had died in the spread of the Pollution Zone.

“Pfft-” Suddenly, Zhuo Jiang spat out a mouthful of blood.

“Captain, something’s wrong! Zhuo’s spiritual pollution is worsening!”

Before Qin Xu could respond, Wen Song had already sprung up, reaching Zhuo Jiang at the fastest speed, her Spiritual Tendrils swiftly extending to connect.

Seeing only a slightly listless brown bear in the Spiritual Landscape, Wen Song breathed a sigh of relief.

“It’s not serious, but if it can be dealt with quickly, let’s do it. Get in the car first.”

There were too many people here; she needed to calm down.

Just as Wen Song was about to get in the car, a hand suddenly blocked her way. “If the spiritual pollution isn’t severe, treat it after we get back.”

Her complexion was poor.

They couldn’t risk one teammate to save another.

“That’s right, Guide Wen, your own spirit isn’t well. We brought Spiritual Healing Serum. As long as the pollution isn’t serious, it’ll be fine!”

“Don’t worry, Guide Wen. If Zhuo wakes up and finds out you forced yourself to treat him while you’re unwell, he’ll blame us for sure.”

“Exactly! Guide Wen, just listen to our Captain!”

With that, several people stood firmly in front of her, afraid she’d push herself to perform Spiritual Guidance and exhaust her own body.

Looking at their protective stance, Wen Song felt a warm current flow through her heart. “Alright, I’ll rest first.”

Just as she was about to get in the car, Wen Song paused and glanced at the little girl nearby.

Before she could speak, Qin Xu stepped forward.

He stood before the little girl. “How old are you?”

The girl clutched her bundle tightly, biting her lip, trying hard to steady her trembling voice. “Thirteen.”

“Next year you can be tested to see if you’ll differentiate. Whether you become a Sentinel or a Guide, you can come find me. My name is Qin Xu.”

Qin Xu stood there, communicating with a girl not even as tall as his thigh, giving her his name.

The little girl’s eyes brimmed with tears. “Okay.”

Qin Xu turned, about to head back to the car, and met Wen Song’s gaze.

He didn’t know how long she’d been watching.

The moment their eyes met, the Black Panther in his Spiritual Landscape stirred restlessly again.

After adding another layer of Spiritual Lockdown in his Spiritual Landscape, Qin Xu finally returned to the car.

In the car, Wen Song leaned against the passenger seat, exhaustion washing over her again.

She forced herself to take out the Spiritual Healing Serum from the emergency kit and drank it in one go.

Then she leaned back and fell into a deep sleep.

The teammates in the back seat saw Wen Song sleeping soundly and tacitly kept quiet.

All the way, apart from the wind outside and the sound of tires crunching over ice, there was nothing else.

The teammates turned to look at the night-shrouded Northern Frontier, a barely perceptible lightness and happiness in their eyes.

This time, it was different from their previous trips into the Pollution Zone.

They had regained their most important teammate-a teammate worthy of entrusting their lives to.

Perhaps it was the exhaustion of her spiritual power, or perhaps it was the presence of trustworthy teammates beside her, but Wen Song slept deeply.

When they returned to base, only Wen Song and Qin Xu remained in the car.

Suppressing the Black Panther in his Spiritual Landscape that was desperate to break free, Qin Xu spoke softly.

“She’s resting. Don’t disturb her.”

[How could I possibly disturb her! With me here, she’d rest even better!!!]

The Black Panther was furious.

Its master actually dared to misunderstand it! It would never disturb its most beloved Guide!
Qin Xu was holding down the Black Panther, not letting it out, so the Black Panther simply started causing trouble inside the Spiritual Landscape.

Qin Xu warned, “This is your own place to live. If you mess it up, you fix it yourself.”

The Black Panther bared its teeth at Qin Xu repeatedly on the vast, lush green grassland.

Qin Xu remained unmoved.

…

Wen Song woke up to the crackling sounds in her mind.

Her spirit sank into her own Spiritual Landscape. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw her Spirit Body-now much bigger than before!

When she first met it, it was only about as long as one of her arms.

Later, after giving Qin Xu Spiritual Guidance, it grew a bit.

But even then, it only barely reached the length of her thigh.

Now, it was actually as tall as she was.

Thinking about how her Spirit Body had actually devoured a Pollution Source, Wen Song couldn’t help but let her gaze fall on its belly.

“Is that easy to digest? Should I get you some digestive tablets?”

It would be bad if it got diarrhea after eating it.

[No trouble digesting at all.]

The Spirit Body spun around happily, clearly very satisfied with its current form.

[Black Panther! Black Panther! I want to go touch the Black Panther!]

Having just grown up, the Spirit Body was eager to show off.

Unfortunately, its owner was completely oblivious, not understanding that the bigger the Spirit Body, the better.

The Black Panther, being a fellow Spirit Body, would definitely understand!

It wanted to play with the Black Panther!

“Work first, play later.”

Wen Song opened her eyes and realized that the sky outside was already turning pale.

They had come out in the middle of the night.

She had slept for so long-

Just as Wen Song moved, Qin Xu beside her opened his eyes and handed her a Nutrient Agent.

“To replenish your strength.”

Wen Song took the Nutrient Agent without hesitation and drank it. It was not warm, but in an instant, she felt her body fill with energy.

Perhaps because her Spirit Body had grown, Wen Song felt her Spiritual Landscape had expanded as well.

But that patch of mist hadn’t budged at all.

“Let’s go check on Zhuo Jiang.”

Wen Song didn’t dwell on things she couldn’t control. She opened the car door and got out.

The two of them had just reached the lounge when they saw Zhuo Jiang already awake, leaning against the bed. On the opposite bed sat his sister-in-law, and Dou Dou was beside him, showing off his folded paper creation.

It was a big brown bear!

Seeing the two approach, Zhuo Jiang immediately smiled and greeted them, “Captain, Guide Wen.”

“Sister!”

Dou Dou also saw Wen Song and happily ran over, grabbing her hand. “Sister, look! I folded this big brown bear myself!”

Wen Song’s gaze fell on the big brown bear. “That’s amazing.”

Dou Dou instantly beamed with pride.

Wen Song walked up to Zhuo Jiang. “Is it convenient to do Spiritual Guidance now?”

His spiritual pollution wasn’t very severe, but during her examination, she found a lot of old spiritual pollution inside. Bit by bit, it would accumulate, and if not dealt with in time, one day he would go into Rampage.

It seemed this was a common problem among Sentinels in the Northern Frontier. When she had time, she would have to guide them one by one.

“Of course, of course!” Zhuo Jiang was flattered.

Usually, only Sentinels would actively seek out Guides for Spiritual Guidance.

They had to consider the weather, the Guide’s mood, the Guide’s outfit, the Guide’s eating habits-only when everything was just right would the Guides agree to give them Spiritual Guidance.

Never had a Guide ever taken the initiative to help Sentinels with Spiritual Guidance.

He had sought out Guides before, but that Guide was simply outrageous!

He had made his Spirit Body, with its freshly injured arm, help move house all day, and in the end said he was too tired and didn’t have the energy to give him Spiritual Guidance, telling him to come back tomorrow.

In a fit of anger, he left, deciding never to seek out a Guide again!

“Guide Wen, you are completely different from any Guide I’ve ever met,” Zhuo Jiang said earnestly.