The fog seemed to emerge from beneath the ground, spreading silently throughout the entire forest.
Then the fog grew thicker and damper.
The soldiers and detectives, already accustomed to this change, withdrew from the forest in line with their usual experience, standing outside the forest and observing in silence.
Based on previous experiences, they estimated that the fog would reach its peak density around 12 o'clock, and then it would start to wane.
By around 5 in the morning, it would have completely dissipated.
Having been through this process for half a year, they didn't pay much attention to it.
Like in the southern part of the forest controlled by Xinjie City Investigation Bureau, a few detectives from the Special Service Department were even smoking and chatting casually.
"Old Zhang, how long has it been since you were home?"
"Sigh, almost a month. My shift's about to end. When I get back, I can have a good rest."
"That's nice. I just came here last week for my shift, probably have another three weeks to go."
Hearing his companion's words, Old Zhang asked, "Huh? You just got here last week? Anything interesting happen recently?"
Hearing Old Zhang's question, the detective chuckled and said, "Anything interesting? Let me tell you, you've missed out this past month on duty. The Investigation Bureau has been bustling like we're in a blockbuster movie, with one act after another. It was especially thrilling."
Curious upon hearing this, Old Zhang went, "Oh?" and then as if thinking of something, he asked, "It wouldn't be something Deputy Chief Qiu cooked up, would it?"
"He's really something. He shot up the ranks in just half a month, shocking us all."
At these words, his companion smiled mysteriously, "Deputy Chief Qiu? Hehe… He's no longer a deputy chief now."
And while they were talking...
Suddenly... two brilliant stars lit up the pitch-black sky.
One star was extremely bright, rivaling the Polaris from Qiu Tu's previous life, while the other, though fainter, was crystal clear.
Since the two stars appeared out of nowhere, Old Zhang and his companion were suddenly distracted from their conversation.
They couldn't help but look up to see what was happening.
At that moment, a dazzling silver pillar of light suddenly appeared between the two stars!
The next second, the pillar of light plummeted from the heavens, crashing directly into the center of Moonlight Forest!
In that instant, the valley floor trembled slightly, and an invisible energy surged through the air, bringing with it gusts of wind.
The silver fog was blasted into the air, then gathered above the forest, condensed, and rose until it formed a silver giant dragon spiraling in the sky.
Seeing this, both Old Zhang and his companion were shocked!
Their mouths slowly opened in awe, and their cigarettes fell to the ground unnoticed, clearly unaware of what had happened!
But the transformation did not stop because of their astonishment!
The silver-white foggy giant dragon circled in the sky for a few seconds, roared towards the heavens, and then suddenly plummeted straight into the central depression of Moonlight Forest!
The very next second, waves of silver-white light emanated from the bottom of the lake.
The light seemed to possess a magical power, appearing out of nowhere, growing from nothing to something, and spreading rapidly.
Soon, the light filled the entire depression!
The next second, the light solidified!
Accompanied by the "whooshing" sound of rushing water, a lake as smooth and clear as a mirror, filled with silver-white water, was born out of thin air!
A breeze swept across, creating ripples on the lake surface, with silver ripples shimmering in the moonlight, like countless stars jumping in the water!
Drawing the attention of various forces from Xinjie City, Eastern City, the United Front, and Sanctuaries alike, and containing 1.3 tons of Tears of Moonlight, capable of producing 65,000 bottles of Cataclysmic Potion, Moonlight Lake…. was officially born!