Chapter 143: Magic Continent After the Cold Attack
“Sang Sang, don’t stand over there, come sit, it’s so cold.”
Mu Xue and the others huddled around the fireplace for warmth. Even with the formation isolating the room, the temperature was terrifyingly low. Despite wearing thick cotton coats, they were still shivering from the cold.
Sang Chu glanced worriedly at the wind and snow outside. She was too focused to hear Mu Xue’s call.
Just then, Tu You returned, bringing very bad news:【 A Chu, you weren’t wrong. You really have to go to a specific place to board the train. Everyone who came to the Magic Continent couldn’t make it to Rose City in time and kept renewing their tickets, but in the end, they still died.】
Sang Chu’s brows furrowed. Although she had already guessed it, she still felt a pang of fear when it was confirmed.
If she hadn’t figured this out, if she and Tu You hadn’t known about it, would she have just waited here for time to run out and then boarded the train?
But if the train never came, she and her brother would have to die here.
Thinking of this, Sang Chu couldn’t suppress her anger:【 Why didn’t Qin Si Mian say anything about this?】
Tu You lowered his head:【 I asked him. He said, “If we didn’t ask you, why would you tell us?”】
He didn’t finish his sentence. Qin Si Mian’s original words were: “Since you’re on the train, you have to get used to the train’s rules. Everything is up to you. The train is just a mode of transportation, and I, Qin Si Mian, am just a conductor. I’m only responsible for getting the people on board to their destination. Everything else is none of my concern.”
Life and death are your own business. He didn’t need to be responsible for anyone.
This was the first time she had heard such words. It was very unsympathetic, but upon reflection, she felt that Brother Mian wasn’t entirely wrong. So many people came and went, some lived, some died. If he were to put his heart into every single person, how much energy would he have left to manage things on the train?
Tu You:【 A Chu, what do we do now? Are we still staying in this place?】
Sang Chu shook her head:【 Since we have to go to Rose City, we can’t stay here long. Go buy a map of the Magic Continent, and see if there’s a monster distribution map. I need to find a Corpse Spirit. Also, make another trip and buy me more Flower Seeds. The Dean of this Witch Hospital is not someone to be trifled with, and leaving this city will be difficult. Go and see if there are any other Witch Robes, the more variety the better.】
【Okay, I’ll go now. You, be careful.】
【Mhm.】
“Sang Sang?”
Sang Jing Wen saw Sang Chu staring out the window and put down his bowl and chopsticks to walk over. Sang Chu’s worried expression made him very concerned.
“Did something happen?”
Sang Chu glanced at him and opened her communicator:【 Brother, everyone, I’m sorry, but I’m afraid we have to find a way to leave this place.】
Sang Jing Wen was stunned for a moment, then looked at her:【 What happened?】
Lu Min Feng:【 Is it related to this Cold Attack?】
Sang Chu:【 No, my information was inaccurate. We can’t catch the return train from this Small Town. We have to go to Rose City. I’ve already asked Tu You to buy a map. As soon as the Cold Attack stops, we’ll go to the Slave Trading Market and buy as much as we can. I’m afraid we’ll be spending a long time in the Wilderness from now on.】
As she said this, her eyes were fixed on the thick snow outside the window. Sang Jing Wen stroked her hair and said softly:【 It’s okay, we’ll find a way. We just need to plan how to get out of the city.】
Someone is watching them, so they can’t escape. They need to find another way.
Sang Chu:【 There’s a Magic Ring on the Magic Continent that can change one’s appearance at will, even altering physical structures between male and female. So, if we want to leave, this ring is indispensable. It can reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble for us.】
Lu Min Feng:【 If that’s the case, I might have an idea.】
Sang Chu:【 What idea?】
Lu Min Feng:【 We’ll split up. Tomorrow, Brother Yi and I will go out of the city first, claiming we’re going Hunting. If nothing goes wrong, the Boss behind Liu Sang will definitely send people to follow us. We’ll find a way to deal with one or two of them, turn them into our likenesses, and then cause a commotion. We’ll make sure ‘our’ Corpses are torn apart by Monsters. As long as there are no Corpses, there’s no proof of death, and those left behind can report back as witnesses.】
Hearing this, Mu Xue couldn’t help but interject:【 But don’t you forget about the Cold Attack? What will you do if you’re in the Wilderness during this Cold Attack?】
Lu Min Feng:【 That’s why Brother Yi and I are going out. Brother Yi is a Fire Element Supernatural Ability User, and I’m an Earth Element user. Compared to you all, we are more suited for Wilderness survival. What we need to do is to seize the territory of those Monsters first. So, A Chu, you still need to find a Monster distribution map for us. This will greatly shorten the search time.】
Sang Chu:【 I’ve already asked Tu You to buy it. Let’s do as Min Feng suggested. Later, I’ll give you the Spirit Stone Jade and Crystal Cores. In the Wilderness, if needed, you can use them in large quantities to recover your Supernatural Abilities. Don’t be afraid of wasting them. If it’s not enough, I’ll have Tu You send more to you. Three days. Within three days, we need to find a way to get out of here. I’ll go find Wu Qi to exchange for more Crystal Coins, so we don’t have to be too reckless if we run out of money later.】
Xiao Yi Fei is a Fire Element Supernatural Ability User. No matter how powerful the Cold Attack outside is, with plenty of Crystal Cores and Spirit Stone Jade, he should be able to last for an hour or two.
Moreover, Sang Chu didn’t believe Lu Min Feng would put himself in unknown danger.
Mu Xue was still very worried and unconsciously clutched the corner of Lu Min Feng’s coat sitting next to her. Lu Min Feng saw this and quickly held her hand gently.
He sent her a private message:【 Don’t worry, I won’t be in danger. You need to be careful too.】
Mu Xue nodded slightly. Liu Sang, sitting opposite them, looked at this group of strange people with confusion. He shrugged and took another big gulp of soup, even making slurping sounds. It was clear he was truly enjoying himself.
Two hours later
A faint bell sound came from the Silver Bell above, and a weak voice said: “Your Highness, the Cold Attack has left. The Formation will open soon, and the air temperature will become even colder. Please be prepared.”
Sang Chu and Sang Jing Wen quickly returned to the fireplace. Suddenly, a wave of cold air hit them, and everyone shivered, huddling closer.
The fireplace’s flames burned even brighter.
Liu Sang was also freezing. While drinking hot tea, he shivered and said: “The tail end of this Cold Attack will pass in a few minutes. Everyone, just bear with it.”
It was unclear whether he was saying this to himself or to Sang Chu and the others, but it didn’t matter. They were already chattering their teeth from the cold and had no desire to talk to him or anyone else.
