Chapter 170: The Magic Continent’s Dark Weasel Forest 1
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
When Sang Chu emerged from the blood pool, she thought she would be wrinkled.
Instead, her skin was smooth and delicate. Any old injuries and minor scars she had were gone, and even the calluses on her hands had vanished without a trace.
Mu Xue held Sang Chu’s hand, marveling in surprise, “This is so magical! You look like you’ve had a skin change!”
Grandma Yun Xiang, standing by, collected the blood pool and explained with a smile, “Mermaid blood does indeed have the effect of changing one’s skin. However, to avoid any side effects, it must be combined with a formation to remove the curse inherent in the mermaid blood. Otherwise, strange scales will grow on the body, eventually turning one into a half-human monster.”
Mu Xue curiously asked Grandma Yun Xiang, “Grandma, what do you mean by a half-human monster?”
Grandma Yun Xiang replied, “They are ugly fish monsters, neither fully human nor fully fish. They cannot integrate into human society on land, nor can they live in the sea. Like us magic beasts of the Fish Tribe, they live in the water.”
Sang Chu changed into clean clothes and looked at Grandma Yun Xiang, asking, “What about Wu Qi? Will he also turn into such a monster in the end?”
Grandma Yun Xiang’s movements paused. Clearly, she was still afraid upon hearing the name. She waved her hand in silence and said in a low voice:
“He won’t. He trapped me in a formation and continuously used a memory extractor to steal my memories. He knows how to use the magic array of the Fish Tribe, and he also knows how to find newborns using the magical inheritance within their bloodline.”
That’s why she called herself a sinner of the Mermaid Clan. Because of her, many newborns were taken away from the sea area by Wu Qi’s subordinates from the moment they were born, entering his laboratory to suffer inhuman torture.
If Sang Chu hadn’t taken down the Witch Hospital and brought them all away, they would have all died in that place.
Speaking of this, Grandma Yun Xiang looked at Sang Chu gratefully, “If Master hadn’t taken them all away, they would have been tortured to death. Master, I don’t know where you come from, but if possible, please take us all with you.”
Sang Chu sighed softly and sat on a stone by the edge of the pool, supported by Mu Xue. “Grandma, to be honest, I come from a barren world where the water sources are all contaminated with viruses. They are so severely polluted that they are untouchable. Even a slight contact will corrode the skin, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. If you wish to leave, I can take you, but I’m afraid you will all have to stay in the Card World.”
Grandma Yun Xiang heard this and wondered if they had other options?
“Master, the Mermaid Clan fears no impurity, and we can also purify water sources.”
Upon hearing this, Mu Xue’s eyes lit up. If this were true, could the apocalypse be saved?
She looked at Sang Chu excitedly, but then heard her say, “Even if you can purify water sources, I probably won’t let you return to the sea. Would you still be willing under these conditions?”
“Willing, willing! As long as Master can take us away, that’s all that matters.”
“Good. I hope you remember what you said today and don’t regret it.”
She hadn’t planned on letting them go, but since they wanted to follow her, that was fine too.
Lu Min Feng knocked on the door from outside, “A Chu, Xiao Xue, are you ready?”
“Yes, we’re ready. Have you finished packing?”
Hearing that they were ready, Lu Min Feng pushed open the door. “Yes, the cold attack has passed. Let’s set off in my hovercar now. By the time we reach the Dark Weasel Forest, it will be almost dawn. Then we’ll switch to my flying eagle. It takes about two days to cross the Dark Weasel Forest. Can your body withstand it?”
They had already stayed here for too long. If they didn’t hurry, it would be difficult to reach Rose City within a month.
Besides, no one knew what else might happen on the way.
“I can. Let my brother put this car away first, and we can figure out how to repair it later. Let’s go out now.”
“Alright, let’s go.”
After switching to Lu Min Feng’s hovercar, they left the Mole Rat Nest.
They flew all the way towards the Dark Weasel Forest.
It took a day and a night to reach the edge of the Dark Weasel Forest, and it would take another two days to traverse it.
Grandma Yun Xiang had taken the Shapeshifting Pill given by Sang Chu and had shed her fish tail, transforming into a person with two legs.
She walked to Sang Chu’s side and said, “Sang Sang, we can’t take the hovercar through the Dark Weasel Forest anymore. There might be dark wizards inside. Everyone be careful. It’s best to cross on foot.”
She had already said this, and now she was bringing it up again, which showed how dangerous the forest was.
Sang Chu glanced at Lu Min Feng. “Min Feng, how long can your invisibility skill last at most now?”
“About a day. It decreases when carrying people.”
Sang Chu thought for a moment and directly took out the invisibility cloak. “Then you take Xiao Xue with you using invisibility and stay close to us. This is an invisibility cloak, and it will alternate with your invisibility time. Xiao Xue, for the journey, we’ll rely on your spatial mental power. I need you to cover a large area around us. If you detect any anomalies, tell us immediately. Of course, if your precognitive ability appears again, no matter what you see, don’t be afraid. Tell us. Only by knowing can we possibly find a way to solve it.”
Mu Xue nodded firmly, “I understand. As you said, what is seen is not necessarily the whole picture, but it is definitely a reflection of something. I remember. If I see anything, I will tell you immediately!”
“Good.” Sang Chu looked at Xiao Yi Fei. “Brother Yi, your eyesight is good. Keep a close watch along the way. If you notice anything unusual, tell me immediately.”
“Don’t worry, leave it to me!”
Xiao Yi Fei patted his chest, looking as if he was reassuring her, which amused Sang Chu.
“Yun Na, Xi Rui, you two stay in the car. The flower room has been prepared, and you can rest in your rooms.”
She had originally intended for them to avoid the spotlight, but Xi Rui said, “Master, give me one of those pills that turned Grandma human. My combat power is good, and I can attack from a distance. There are magic archers like me among humans. If I change my elf appearance, I won’t be discovered.”
“Are you sure? Will you encounter many people outside?”
“Yes, I’m not afraid of them, just disgusted. Besides, with me here, we can form a mercenary group. Grandma Yun Xiang can pose as the employer, which can also confuse those sent by Wu Qi to search for us.”
Sang Jing Wen looked at Xi Rui, “Your idea is quite good.”
Lu Min Feng said, “This method might actually work. I’ve inquired about mercenary groups before. They often take escort missions. Brother Jing Wen can release the Scorpion Tail Lion, Brother Yi’s Little Fire Dragon, and with Nai Shen and Ri Peng, Sang Chu, and Xi Rui, we can indeed form a small mercenary team with considerable strength.”
