Chapter 236: The Vanishing People
【 Sang Sang, come here for a moment, something’s happened! 】
Sang Jing Wen’s message came out of the blue. As soon as Sang Chu saw it, he quickly said, “Lin Shao Qing, Shi Feng, I’ll leave this to you. Cooperate well with Sister Hua Xi’s work. Han Song, Zhou Changyi, Zhao Shijun, follow me.”
As they exited the hospital doors, Xi Rui and Sai Yue were still tending to the injured Magic Beasts. Sang Chu directly took out a Hovercar. After all, there were plenty of these things now and they could be put to use.
“Xi Rui, save as many Magic Beasts as possible. I have something urgent to attend to.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Sang Chu, along with Han Song and the other two, boarded the Hovercar and flew towards Sang Jing Wen’s location.
Han Song, Zhou Changyi, and Zhao Shijun were stunned by the Thing Sang Chu had suddenly produced.
Zhou Changyi: “Sister Sang, will these things be common in Hai Cheng from now on?”
“Hovercars might not be, but Carriages will. As for Optical Computers, they should become common among Supernatural Ability Users. If you have time, go directly to Hua Xi, the short-haired, cute-looking girl who came back with me earlier. Register with her to get an Optical Computer. You can ask her if you don’t know how to use it.”
Sang Chu thought for a moment before adding, “And regarding those Magic Beasts, I’ll make a list later. In the early stages, it’s best for each Supernatural Ability User to have one Magic Beast. However, this matter can only be discussed after the Hospital is properly established. So, perform well. As long as you don’t betray the Base, you’ll all get a share of these good things.”
Han Song: “Don’t worry, Sister Sang, we won’t.”
Sang Chu: “I believe you too. After all, these things came from me. If I can build one Hai Cheng, I can build a second. Without me, these things would instantly vanish. Anyone with a brain would know how to choose.”
His words turned Han Song and the others’ faces ashen. They hadn’t intended to follow Sang Chu before. If it weren’t for seeing her capabilities, they might have tried to establish their own faction.
Her words felt like a warning to them.
By the City Wall.
A group of people were pinned to the ground by Magic Beasts. Wang Jin lay in a pool of blood, barely breathing.
Han Song, Zhou Changyi, and Zhao Shijun jumped off the vehicle and rushed over, “A Jin?”
“Brother Jing Wen, what happened to A Jin!”
Sang Chu: “Don’t waste time talking. Give this to him first, then take him to the Hospital.”
Zhao Shijun: “Right, right, hurry.”
He quickly took the Miniature Medical Pod from Sang Chu’s hand. He knew how to use it. After attaching it to Wang Jin, he immediately picked him up and rushed into the Hovercar, heading towards the Hospital.
Sang Chu: “Brother, what’s going on?”
Sang Jing Wen: “Come over here.”
There was a small opening underground. Following Sang Jing Wen down, they happened to run into Xiao Yi Fei, who had returned. He was panting, hands on his thighs, and said, “The person was caught by an Invisibility Rat, but the Thing inside her escaped.”
Sang Chu: “The Thing inside her?”
Xiao Yi Fei: “Follow me.”
He led the way, with Sang Chu and Sang Jing Wen following behind. A flying Candlestick flew over from behind, illuminating the path.
On the ground lay a strange woman. Her hair and limbs had all turned into withered Branches.
Her body was twisted at a bizarre angle, as if she had suffered immense pain and torture before death.
Xiao Yi Fei: “When the Invisibility Rat found her, it immediately moved to intercept. But the Thing inside her escaped too quickly and burrowed into the ground, flying away. After the Thing disappeared, this woman became like this.”
Sang Jing Wen: “Also, Sang Sang, when I was taking a headcount earlier, I noticed some people were missing. It’s like what Mu Xue saw in the Magic World before; people have disappeared.”
“Can you confirm the numbers?”
Sang Jing Wen: “Currently, three people are missing from the Breeding Farm, all of whom were loners. We haven’t finished the headcount by the Seaside yet; I’ve already sent Min Feng to check.”
Sang Chu fell silent for a moment, then quickly summoned Xue You. A Magic Array lit up, and Xue You, still groggy, walked towards Sang Chu. “What do you need me for?”
“Xue You, are you sure all the Mutated Plants have been cleared out?”
“Yes, why?”
Sang Chu: “Look.”
She pointed at the woman on the ground. Xue You leaned in, sniffed, and his expression instantly turned grim. “This smells the same as those Things?”
“Yes. If you’re sure all the Mutated Plants have been cleaned up, then it means this Thing has another way of hiding.”
Xue You was stunned by Sang Chu’s words. “You don’t suspect that I didn’t clean them up properly?”
“You are the Demon King. I trust your strength and I trust you wouldn’t lie. If you say they’re cleaned up, then they are. If there are any stragglers, it only means we truly know nothing about them. Fortunately, it’s only targeting ordinary people now.
I estimate its current Power isn’t high, and it risks being discovered if it forcefully consumes Supernatural Ability Users. Xue You, I’ll need your help again. I’ll build a Bell Tower in the central plaza later so the clock can be seen from anywhere. At night, I need you to create a Cold Attack.”
Sang Jing Wen: “Sang Sang, are you trying to restrict everyone’s Freedom of movement?”
“Yes. Until we figure out how these Things hide, it’s best they don’t move around at night. A Cold Attack is the best way. If they don’t listen and insist on going out at night, then so be it.”
She didn’t say “they deserve to die,” but Sang Jing Wen and Xiao Yi Fei both understood her meaning.
Xiao Yi Fei: “By the way, what about Lin Shao Qing’s request for everyone to schedule a physical examination?”
Sang Chu: “Arrange it immediately. Prioritize the Supernatural Ability Users first. Brother, send Hua Xi a list of the Supernatural Ability Users later. I’ve already put her contact information in the group chat. I just created a management group, so everyone will be in the group, which will be more convenient for daily communication.”
“Okay, I understand. I’ll send it to her right away.”
Things were proceeding in an orderly fashion. Sang Chu looked at the Corpse on the ground, her expression more grim than ever.
Xiao Yi Fei: “Sister, don’t worry. The House Building Machines have sealed everything up now. This means Hai Cheng is like an impenetrable fortress. Not even a Fly can get in or out.”
“I’m just worried that if that Thing gets out, it will cause trouble.”
Xiao Yi Fei wanted to comfort Sang Chu, but seeing her summon a Magic Beast, he fell silent.
The Magic Beast picked up the Corpse and flew towards the Hospital. At this moment, Xiao Yi Fei looked at Sang Chu and asked, “Sister, what is a Hospital? Do we have a Hospital in our Base?”
“Yes, it was just established and has started operating. It’s the former Underground City.”
Speaking of which, she remembered the many Zombies she had raised in the Underground City. Now they were finally out in the open. Although not all of them could be saved, at least half of the Zombies could be.
Sang Jing Wen looked at Sang Chu and suddenly said, “Little Sister, do you think the Thing that escaped might be the red Seed that Xiao Xue mentioned?”
