The Dimensional Codex of Destruction Chapter 17

Even if we stayed for a year, it would only be six hours. It wouldn't be bad to forget about our original world and go on a trip.

"Ah... I'm so tired from playing today."

After dinner, on the way back, the three of them didn't choose to take a car. Instead, they slowly walked back to the hotel under the night sky, enjoying the scenery along the way.

Kiana had been wandering alone for a long time. For her, friends and companions were a luxury. After obtaining them, she didn't want to let them go.

As for Raiden Mei, she had long been accustomed to walking home with Qin Mo. After her father was imprisoned, many people had approached her, trying to deceive her and seize the remaining property of the Raiden family.

Those people spared no effort, and the most direct way was to wait for her on her way home from school.

After learning about this, Qin Mo started following her home after school every day. After helping her out of trouble a few times, it turned into him picking her up from school every day.

Even though Kiana was added to the group, having one more friend wasn't a bad thing for her.

After walking for a while, the three of them noticed a man wearing a cowboy hat running towards them. He was completely different from the style of Singapore, a man full of Western charm.

Just as he brushed past the three of them...

"King Crimson..."

The suddenly appearing red and white Stand punched the man in the abdomen, sending him flying.

"Ah! Qin Mo, why did you suddenly attack him?"

Raiden Mei was also startled, but quickly reacted: "Is he an enemy?"

King Crimson stood in front of the three, facing the cowboy on the ground. Qin Mo nodded: "Yes, Emperor's Stand, Hol Horse."

"It's him? Then how could he..."

Before Kiana could finish her question, she saw three familiar figures running from a distance.

"Finally caught you! Let's see you run again!"

Polnareff, who was running over, angrily kicked Hol Horse, who was lying on the ground, sending him back down as he was about to get up.

Kakyoin Noriaki nodded at the three: "It's good that you stopped him, otherwise he would have escaped."

"Let me heal you guys first."

Looking at the bloodstains and injuries on the three, Raiden Mei summoned Crazy Diamond to heal Jotaro, Kakyoin, and Polnareff. Only then did she ask, "Were you injured by him?"

Upon hearing this, Polnareff kicked Hol Horse, who was lying on the ground, again: "How could I be injured by trash like him? It was because of that guy named J. Geil."

"Yes, that's right. There were too many reflective surfaces around, so it was difficult for us to guess that guy's movement trajectory. Fortunately, Jotaro was there."

Kakyoin Noriaki briefly explained the situation.

Originally, Polnareff discovered, or rather, Hol Horse and The Hanged Man's Stands found Polnareff, and then the battle began. The tourists around were scared away by the unexplained attacks. He and Jotaro happened to be nearby and rushed to support.

As a result, they found an injured Polnareff.

Then, the two of them were also drawn into The Hanged Man's attack range. As a result, they didn't know how Jotaro did it, but he suddenly knocked away The Hanged Man who had transferred his position.

As the few people looked at Jotaro, Jotaro finally spoke.

"That guy used his ability."

"..."

Others might not have reacted yet, but Qin Mo had. Jotaro Kujo was talking about Dio.

Because when he was spoiling the plot, he also told Jotaro that Star Platinum had the same ability as Dio. Therefore, Jotaro had been trying to sense the changes in time. Dio used time stop several times a day to train, and this ability had a global range, which also affected Jotaro. So, over the past few days, he had grasped a bit of the technique of time stopping.

However, he didn't dare to use this ability, fearing that Dio would find out. So, every time Dio stopped time, he could only secretly move to get used to the feeling.

During this battle, Dio coincidentally activated his ability, freezing The Hanged Man, who was continuously transferring positions to attack, in mid-air. Star Platinum also took this opportunity to defeat it and then found its user.

When Hol Horse discovered that The Hanged Man had been hit, he started to flee, which was why the others were so far behind.

"Then you guys can deal with it yourselves. We'll be heading back now."

Glancing at the System's rewards, which had increased by 100 Crystals, it seemed the System had judged that Hol Horse and J. Geil had already been defeated.

Qin Mo naturally lost interest in Hol Horse's subsequent fate.

In the original work, this character also acted as an enemy throughout. Moreover, he was a pure mercenary. When he was defeated by the Joestar group, he never thought of withdrawing. Instead, he ran back to find Dio.

Qin Mo knew that the others probably wouldn't kill him. He also wanted to see if he would receive another reward if this guy escaped and came back again.

Chapter Sixteen: Replenishing Supplies

Because dealing with The Hanged Man and Emperor went more smoothly than originally planned, the group boarded a train to India the next afternoon.

"Mm, I've already contacted the SPW Foundation people. They've prepared vehicles at our destination, but why prepare so many?"

On the train, Joseph chatted with Qin Mo.

"We will definitely encounter ambushes from Dio's subordinates along the way. Dio's biggest lack right now is time. So, even if he can't stop us, his subordinates will definitely try their best to delay us. The simplest method is to destroy our transportation."

Qin Mo didn't hide anything: "I have an ability, a backpack bound to my person, where I can store non-living objects. So, I can carry several spare vehicles with me. This way, even if they are destroyed, I can replace them at any time to save time."

Joseph nodded: "Indeed. Fortunately, Dio's target is only us. The ordinary people of the SPW Foundation have not been ambushed."

It was very normal for killers from Dio to attack their transportation, so none of them dared to travel by plane. However, they didn't worry about the SPW Foundation's planes. For Dio, sending subordinates to attack them would only be a waste of time.

If it weren't too troublesome to buy cars himself and it would attract attention, Qin Mo would have bought cars himself. As for other supplies besides cars, Qin Mo had already packed many in his backpack.

The game backpack had five hundred slots. While it couldn't fit a truck, it could certainly hold ordinary cars.

Qin Mo had secretly tested it out in Chang Kong City. After all, mastering spatial equipment could provide a significant advantage.

From trains to ships, after several days of arduous travel, the group was finally nearing Avdol's hometown, India.

"Qin Mo, why did you make us change into these clothes? India is supposed to be really hot."

While on the ship, Qin Mo had asked Kiana and Raiden Mei to change into long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Although they complied, Kiana still asked with curiosity.

"It's just for now. Once we settle in, you can change into whatever you want. When we disembark, a lot of people will crowd around. If you have any valuables on you, hand them over to me. There are many pickpockets."

"Don't Miss and Mei's valuables already with you? We didn't bring anything."

Qin Mo thought about it and realized it was true. The two hadn't brought anything with them when they arrived in this world. Besides their phones, they had no other valuables. Their phones were also with their clothes, in Qin Mo's backpack. Compared to the cruise ship's baggage check, Qin Mo's backpack was clearly safer.

Joseph, overhearing their conversation, leaned in. "Qin Mo, have you been to India before?"

"No," Qin Mo shook his head and continued, "But I've heard that even decades later, this situation persists. It shouldn't be uncommon in India now, as travelers from outside are a major source of income here."

Joseph nodded. "Speaking of which, Avdol, I heard that the food in India isn't very hygienic. We won't get an upset stomach, will we?"

"Hahaha, Mr. Joestar, you worry too much. India is a place with simple folk; you'll definitely like it."

Qin Mo silently rolled his eyes. "Simple folk." That term would have mixed reviews in the future.

Fortunately, he had prepared a lot of food. Qin Mo didn't know how the Indian cuisine was. With Joseph's financial status, he naturally wouldn't choose roadside eateries. However, if even that wasn't enough, Qin Mo wouldn't mind eating his stored food for the duration of their stay in India.

As the ship docked, a group of ragged people immediately swarmed forward, surrounding everyone disembarking from the ship.

"Ahhh! It stinks! Don't come near me, don't touch me!"

As soon as she stepped off the ship, Kiana smelled an unpleasant odor. She also saw many dirty people reaching out to grab her.

"Mei! Are you okay!"

After finally shaking off a few kids pestering her for tips, Kiana looked in Mei's direction. To her surprise, she saw Mei and Qin Mo, who had been protected in Qin Mo's arms and forcefully pushed through the crowd.

In an instant, Kiana's mood soured.

Following Avdol, their local guide, everyone arrived at the best restaurant in the area.

"Here, please have some. This is milk tea, it's very delicious."

Looking at the drink in the teacup before them, the individuals from the future offered a slightly awkward yet polite smile.

"Hmm? It's actually quite good."

Although they were all called milk tea, the actual preparation methods were somewhat different. Compared to the milk tea readily available on every street corner in later years, this simple beverage had a unique charm.

"See? You'll get used to it slowly. Once you're accustomed to it, you'll be able to appreciate the profound depth of this country."

As it turned out, although many places looked dilapidated and unhygienic, there were still high-end establishments. At least in terms of hygiene and environment, they were up to par. Coupled with the exotic atmosphere, it offered a unique experience.

"Next, we'll drive from Kolkata to Varanasi by land, and then head northwest."

Joseph opened the map and glanced at it. "It's been several days, and we haven't encountered any of Dio's people. I wonder what scheme they're plotting."

Because they had all been defeated before.

Qin Mo thought this as he looked at the menu. However, it was indeed strange that they hadn't encountered any new enemies for several consecutive days. Qin Mo thought carefully and estimated that it might be due to the enemy's arrogance or their selection of a suitable location.

After finishing their meal, the group still hadn't encountered any enemies. Joseph led everyone to where the SPW Foundation had prepared their vehicles. Three cars were neatly parked there, along with a pile of supplies.

"Mr. Joseph."

Several SPW Foundation staff members who had been waiting rushed forward to greet them.

"Ah, thank you for your hard work."

Joseph nodded and looked at Qin Mo. "These are the supplies you requested."

Looking at the pile of miscellaneous supplies before him.

"I thought I only asked for the cars?"

"Hahaha, since we know you have such convenient abilities, we decided to bring more just in case. It was inconvenient for us to bring too much because it was too cumbersome, but since you can carry it, we brought more."

Qin Mo shook his head and walked over to start loading some of the supplies into his backpack. "Let me say this upfront, the items in my backpack will spoil if left for too long. Don't treat it like a refrigerator."

Fortunately, the backpack had five hundred slots, and similar items would automatically stack up to nine hundred and ninety-nine. Otherwise, these supplies wouldn't fit.

Amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, Qin Mo loaded the cars into his backpack as well.

"No matter how you look at it, it's truly terrifying. Let's set off then. Polnareff, you drive."

Chapter Seventeen: Three Enemies

The group drove across India. Most of the region consisted of undeveloped areas with various steep cliffs, making driving extremely dangerous.

Fortunately, due to the vast and sparsely populated nature of the area, there were very few other vehicles on the road, avoiding unnecessary accidents.

"Hey, have you guys noticed? The fog seems to be getting a bit thicker around us."

Polnareff, who was driving, suddenly said, and the others immediately became alert.

Justice, the Stand of Mist, and also the mother of J. Geil, the user of The Hanged Man.

Its external manifestation was mist, so when the group noticed the fog thickening around them, they immediately became vigilant.

Although they had encountered fog more than once on their journey, everyone remained vigilant. After all, it was better than being caught off guard by a surprise attack.

"Since it's foggy, let's drive slower and avoid stopping in any nearby villages."

Joseph said, looking at the increasingly dense fog as the sky darkened. This had been decided beforehand. After all, Enya Geil's Stand, Justice, had no actual offensive power, so as long as they weren't injured, it wouldn't be a problem.

"Did you guys hear something?"

Kiana, sitting in the back with Qin Mo and Raiden Mei, suddenly spoke up.

"Hear something?"

Everyone immediately perked up their ears, even releasing their Stands.

Kiana's senses were much stronger than ordinary people's. As everyone began to pay attention to their surroundings, Jotaro finally heard something approaching.

"I hear an engine sound approaching."

Star Platinum's gaze immediately shifted to the rear of the car, but the thick fog obscured their vision, making it impossible to see the approaching vehicle.

However, everyone knew that in this desolate place, any car that drove up could only be pursuers; there was no one else.

"What should we do? Should we stop the car? There's a cliff right next to us, so it's dangerous to stay in the car."

Kakyoin Noriaki glanced at the cliff beside them. The cliff was bottomless, and falling into it would mean certain death.

"Yes, if it's an enemy, it's indeed dangerous here. Polnareff, stop the car for now."

Joseph assessed the current situation and made a decision.

As everyone stopped the car and stood by the mountainside, the car behind them revealed itself.

The enemy seemed to have no intention of hiding their identity. A large and menacing vehicle crashed towards them.