Contrary to Wishes

Back in the room.

Song Qiutang asked, "Leave everything to the hotel?"

Luo Yan removed his mask, washed his face, rubbed his eyes, and said, "The thieves were probably those kids from the Mole Gang. They won't leave the base."

"So it's best to leave it to Thunderfire."

"Besides, we're willing to buy back the stolen item. It's useless to a child, so there's a good chance they'll return it."

"Lastly, Thunderfire will be the ones making contact. They're people from this base, so the other side shouldn't be too resistant."

"Besides, we're unfamiliar with the place and don't know many of its rules. If we can get Chao Yin back by paying a little, wouldn't that be better than running into walls everywhere on our own?"

Song Qiutang nodded. "That makes sense."

"I'm going to change. I threw on a cloak and came straight out just now to catch that little thief."

As she spoke, she took her clothes into the bathroom.

When Song Qiutang came out, Sun Er had brought over some food and wine. The dwarf's attitude had improved considerably this time. His face was wreathed in smiles as he kept asking after their well-being.

After finally sending him away, Luo Yan and Song Qiutang ate the food, then lay down separately and went to sleep.

The night passed without incident.

The next day.

Just before dawn, Luo Yan suddenly felt an inexplicable pang of anxiety.

He sprang up from the bed as if shocked by electricity. Habitually snatching Longxiang into his hand, he heard a thunderous sound outside the window.

He felt the atmosphere tremble and abruptly threw open the window. Above Blizzard Base, a black rift wound forward like tree branches, stretching across the base and reaching into the distance.

Jambu Realm Space!

Luo Yan's