Chapter 52: PuM Enters the Next World

“Why are those people so afraid of you?”

“I don’t know. I usually don’t bother with others. I just want to absorb the power of the moonlight. But some people are attracted by the aura I carry. I’m not afraid of the tricks you use, but they can’t resist my power.”

It’s like a vine that can only be encountered by those with abilities; there’s no way to force it.

It seems this world is even more dangerous than people imagined. It doesn’t feel like the apocalypse anymore—more like a chaotic world filled with monsters and demons.

Thinking of this, Sang Chu couldn’t help but glance at Jiao. When Jiao noticed Sang Chu’s gaze, he lifted his head and puffed out his chest, looking quite proud!

Who knows what he’s so proud of.

Sang Chu said, “Alright, I understand. I can give you ‘moonstone jade’, but I need you to cover the entire mountain with your power!”

Jiao replied, “My current power can only cover the outside. I can’t cover the area where you plan to build the base.”

“That’s fine, even just the outside is good. We need to defend both above and below. Only this way can you keep outsiders from entering the base.”

Jiao suddenly said, “To show my sincerity in this cooperation, let me tell you something. I’m not afraid of most of your tricks, but I am afraid of those with mental abilities who can control others.”

Sang Chu asked, “What?”

Jiao explained, “I’m afraid of people with strong mental powers. That’s why I didn’t attack you before. Now that your mental power is stronger, I don’t dare to mess with you. That’s also why I want to make a deal with you.”

It’s afraid of mental abilities?

So, the high-level mental ability user that Rabbit mentioned might not be one of its kind.

This was what Sang Chu feared most.

If that’s the case, it means there are even more dangerous ability users in the apocalypse, and she doesn’t even know about them!

“I can give you the item, but only if you keep your promise. I’m the only one who has it right now. If anything happens to me or my family, you won’t get it either!”

Jiao said, “Don’t worry. As long as you keep your word, I’ll do my part!”

“Good.”

With the journey to the next world imminent, Sang Chu felt as if the existence of high-level mental ability users was a mountain pressing down on her, making it hard to breathe.

She casually tossed a small piece of moonstone jade, then collected all the wooden cores Jiao gave her. “I can give you a small piece each month. If you want more, you’ll have to trade wooden cores with me.”

“Deal.”

A single piece of moonstone jade was worth more to it than absorbing moonlight for a long time. It was satisfied!

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With Jiao leading the way, they headed toward the underground city where Jiao resided, crossing mountain after mountain, until they were finally stopped by a massive stone wall.

“I can’t go past this place,” Jiao said in a low voice.

“Is there no one who can get through here?” Sang Chu asked.

“I don’t know. Let’s look around.”

“Alright.”

Sang Chu tossed him another piece of moonstone jade. Jiao swallowed it in one gulp, flicked his tail, and continued exploring.

They circled the area.

This huge stone wall seemed to divide the underground into separate worlds.

Jiao said that his power couldn’t cross this stone wall, and her base would be best built behind it.

“Let’s find a way out,” Sang Chu said.

Jiao nodded and turned back to look for an exit.

Back on the surface, while Jiao was moving, Sang Chu used her light ability to survey the terrain.

There were many mutated plants outside.

Inside, the fields had all been cleared, probably to prevent the mutated plants from escaping.

After entering the valley, there was no one in sight.

“Little sister!”

“Sang Sang!”

Sang Jingwen and Lu Minli were waiting at the entrance, looking up at her. After Sang Chu landed, she saw the robots had already finished building the dome.

Walking down into the valley, the original hollow had now been built up with an A-shaped structure.

Sang Jingwen said, “According to your plan, this A-shaped building is the breeding area. I’ll go down and take a look.”

“Okay.”

Following Sang Jingwen into the breeding area, Lu Minli said, “Jingwen just had the robots build a movable thunder defense shield. The whole valley is covered. Check with your light ability to see if there are any gaps so I can fix them.”

Although Sang Jingwen could use her own light ability to give orders to the robots, the final check was always left to Sang Chu.

Sang Chu nodded and checked the buildings and shield with her light ability. Lu Minli, Sang Jingwen, Lin Muxue, and Yi Ping had all checked in.

“I think this shield is pretty solid. Is it finished?” Sang Chu asked.

Sang Jingwen’s shield could cover the whole valley. Not a drop of rain or even a mosquito could get in.

“It’s done. I saw in the manual that this material can resist all kinds of attacks and is soundproof, so I built it. Just in case there’s acid rain, we’ll be safer.”

Acid rain—she hadn’t seen that in a long time and had almost forgotten about it.

“Brother, your idea is great. By the way, did you find the wood-type ability user?”

Lu Minli said, “We found one, but we still need to negotiate. The breeding area is just a cover, but it’s better to be careful.”

“Alright, I’ll leave things here to you. I’m taking Little Rabbit to buy tickets for interdimensional travel. The time flow in each world is different, so I can’t estimate how long I’ll be gone. Take care of yourself while I’m away.”

Sang Jingwen looked at Sang Chu with concern. “Why are you in such a hurry?”

“Brother, there might be even more dangerous ability users out there. While things are calm in New City, I want to check out other worlds. If I can find advanced weapons or something, I can use them to build up my base.”

Lu Minli said, “I agree with Sang Chu. Right now, Jiao is dead, and people know how strong Sang Chu is. My new home is also well hidden, so I’m safe for now. This is the best time to travel to other worlds. Just be careful.”

“I know. I’ll go find Little Rabbit, heal Auntie one more time, and then head out.”

Yi Ping was silent for a long time before saying, “Maybe... let her stay asleep.”

He was afraid that if she woke up, she’d be like his dad—gone in an instant.

He didn’t want to lose his mom after losing his dad.

He felt that as long as she didn’t wake up, nothing bad would happen.

Sang Jingwen gently patted his shoulder. “Actually, you don’t need to worry too much. If Little Sister isn’t here and Auntie’s power erupts again, I won’t be able to control it. But I can wake her up first. Otherwise, if she keeps sleeping, I can’t explain it to others.”