Chapter 202: Magic is Grand—Rose Cottage’s Wilderness

Rose Cottage Wilderness

Watching the magic behind her slowly fade away, Muxue asked curiously, “Sangsang, can magic be made permanent?”

Xueyou glanced at her and jumped straight onto the R, sitting down. “What are you thinking? For magic to last forever, you’d need a massive amount of magical power. Without that, the moment your magic runs out, you’d be torn to shreds instantly. If you want something permanent, you might as well make yourself a permanent magic battery.”

Ever since Muxue found out she was Sangchu’s card slave, she wasn’t afraid of him anymore. She retorted, “So, you’re saying you’re not strong enough? What about the Demon King? He’s always bragging about how powerful he is, but look at him now!”

Xueyou shot back, “If you’re so powerful, why don’t you go do it yourself?”

Muxue flicked her hair and arrogantly grabbed Sangchu’s hand. “I never said I was powerful. You’re the one always boasting, but in the end, you can’t even get into the city. Hmph! Sangsang, let’s ignore him. Tell me how this time-flow cultivation works. I’m already on the R and can’t wait!”

Xueyou wanted to argue, but seeing Sangchu already leading the way into the Rose Cottage, he was left frustrated and speechless.

Lu Minle and Sang Jingwen, along with Yan Yuehan, quietly followed Sangchu inside, practically invisible.

Outside the Rose Cottage, only Xueyou and the four exhausted earth spirits remained, sprawled on the ground.

**Inside Rose Cottage**

Sangchu led everyone into the cultivation room. As soon as she turned on the lights, she took out the magic artifacts from her storage ring and placed them on the ground, then brought out an hourglass. “This cultivation room can only hold five magic artifacts at a time. Everyone, split up and cultivate accordingly. There are similar setups in other rooms, so just find one for yourselves.”

Muxue was the first to raise her hand. “I’ll use this one, then. Here I go!”

She had used it once before and knew how it worked. Lin Muxue stepped into the magic circle, grabbed the hourglass, and as a beam of light shone down, the magic was instantly activated and she disappeared from sight.

Sangchu said, “Just do as Muxue did. It’s very safe. I’ve set the time to one month. After a month, the magic will give you a prompt, and you can exit. As for how long a month inside the time-reversal field actually feels, I’m not sure, but it should help everyone make great progress!”

Sang Jingwen said, “I’ll use this one too, Sangsang. I’m going in.”

“Okay, big brother, good luck.”

Yipin followed Sang Jingwen into another room. Lu Minle watched them go, glanced at Sangchu, and then followed with Xuke into another room as well.

Sehe also went in after them.

Xuke took out something he’d found earlier among A Shaoqing’s stash and handed it to Sangchu. “This isn’t something that should be shown to others, so I’m giving it to you privately, Master.”

Sangchu frowned as she took it and saw that it was human blood and some other unspeakable things.

“I’m afraid we can’t hide this. Xiaoxue’s powers are sometimes uncontrollable—who knows if she’ll sense these things.”

Lu Minle said, “That’s what I’m worried about too. Is there any way to shield this from Xiaoxue?”

Sehe said, “Muxue’s situation is a bit like the prophets of my witch clan—she has extraordinary perception. Usually, if someone wants to hide something from her, it’s almost impossible.”

Hearing this, Sangchu and Lu Minle could only sigh helplessly. Xuke, watching them, couldn’t help but say, “Master, Sangchu, I think you’re being a bit too protective. The others probably already know about these things. Just because you don’t say it, doesn’t mean they don’t know.”

Sangchu smiled, “As long as no one says it out loud, he doesn’t need to get involved. There’s no need for so many people to wade into the mud. But you’re right, Xuke—who knows what Muxue can really see? If she pretends not to know, then I’ll do the same. As for these things, once we return to the apocalypse, we can give them to A Shaoqing for use. No need to waste them.”

Sehe asked, “Master, you said supplies are scarce in the apocalypse. While you’re cultivating, do you need me and C to go to the city to buy supplies?”

She was genuinely worried that once they got to the apocalypse, food, drink, and daily necessities would be hard to come by. She didn’t want to finally have a bit of comfort, only to go back to the days of crawling in the dark.

Sangchu replied, “Sure, I’ll give you money. Take L with you for safety, and have him teach you how to control and use servant soul magic. Once you learn it, it’ll be a big help.”

C and Sehe looked at Sangchu in surprise. “Servant soul magic? What’s that?”

Sangchu realized the others didn’t know about the servant soul magic she possessed. “You’ll find out soon. Xirui has already gone into the Rose Cottage to cultivate, so just focus on supplies. No need to buy food, but get plenty of clothes and fabrics, especially for making tents and such.”

Even if these might end up being used by little fairies, it didn’t matter—it would save a lot of labor. Once they returned, maybe they could start expanding the underground city above ground and reveal it to the world.

Right now, she had a large number of resources, four earth spirits, A Shaoqing’s subordinates, many card slaves, and magic weapons. Once she returned to Qinghai City and recruited more ability users, her base would be the largest, most resource-rich, and most powerful in the apocalypse.

Sehe noticed Sangchu smiling to herself and found it odd, but didn’t ask. “Master, do you want the tents and such to be made by little fairies?”

“Either way is fine. If the fire elementals can make them, great. If not, it doesn’t matter. In my world, little fairies don’t exist.”

“Alright, I understand. I’ll go now.”

Sangchu took out L’s card and released him, handing him a pill. “Go with Sehe. Don’t cause any trouble, and don’t let Xueyou catch you. If you try to run, I’ll make your life a living hell.”

L bowed his head, the old slyness in his eyes instantly replaced by fear. “Don’t worry, Master, I wouldn’t dare!”

“Good. While you’re with Sehe, teach him how to use servant soul magic.”

L suddenly looked up at Sangchu in shock. “Master, you know about servant soul magic?”

“Of course. That’s why I told you not to try anything. No matter how many bodies you have or where you hide, I can find you easily.”

This was to warn him not to try escaping by switching bodies. If she really had servant soul magic, he’d never get away—she could track him no matter where he hid.

“I understand.”

Not daring to say more, L followed Sehe to Rose Cottage, while Sangchu also entered the cultivation room to begin her own training.

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