It's a Carpet of Fungi!

No... that's not important.

The key question is, where am I?!

Lantian Zhu: "?"

It's clear that Lantian Zhu is confused.

However, of the three children in the family, only Xiao Cui had ever Jormungandr Train before; this was Lantian Zhu's first time riding it.

It's understandable to feel lost.

"..." Cong Yu didn't have time to explain much, she just felt the train heading straight towards...

He sped off in Xiao Cui's direction, briefly summarizing, "This is the inner workings of my technique. This technique can transport people to wherever we want in a straight line at high speed... Now we need to get to Xiao Cui's place."

Cong Yu's words made Lantian Zhu understand the situation, and she waited with a serious expression for the arrival of this "technique".

However, Lantian Zhu still connected the dots to something—

"Wait, so every time you went out before, you didn't actually buy plane or train tickets, but instead used this technique to travel? It's surprisingly convenient."

It is indeed very convenient.

"Yes... you've seen this technique before. If you ever want to travel far away in the future, I can be your driver."

Cong Yu nodded, watching the scenery outside the window gradually slow down, and took Lantian Zhu's hand. "Let's go! Let's get off the bus."

With that, Cong Yu and Lantian Zhu jumped off the Jormungandr Train and rushed to Xiao Cui's side as quickly as possible.

Before Lantian Zhu could fully react, Cong Yu pulled him out of the train through the side door.

Lantian Zhu nearly twisted her ankle when she stomped on the ground.

It's fortunate she didn't actually sprain her ankle; otherwise, given her current condition, scalding blood would have been gushing out and causing a fire.

However, there's nothing worth burning in the ruins before us.

After Lantian Zhu got off the bus, she immediately turned around and looked behind her... Cong Yu's words, "I've seen you before," left her somewhat confused.

Because Lantian Zhu had no recollection of this technique, which resembled a train carriage... Cong Yu had been hiding her identity all along, how could she have shown it to them?

With these doubts in mind, Lantian Zhu saw the true form of the technique and realized that Cong Yu's claim of "having seen it before" was not unfounded.

"Croak?!!"

Lantian Zhu watched the fading phantom of the Giant Serpent and couldn't help but scream in terror, "Croak! Waaah! Eek!!!"

Although the misunderstandings that had persisted from the first half of Lantian Zhu's life have been resolved, her fear of snakes still hasn't improved.

"Isn't that... that one?!"

Lantian Zhu's voice trembled as she couldn't speak... Of course, she had seen this technique before; it was the one that had beaten him and Little Guang up back in school.

Moreover, in many videos, the King of Wind City (Cong Yu) also uses this technique in battle, making it a very powerful combat technique.

Honestly, Lantian Zhu never associated the monstrous, destructive Giant Serpent in the video with the clean and tidy carriage he had just seen.

However, this finally answered a question that had been bothering her...

How did the Red Senior, who was eaten back then, manage to deceive everyone using a trick and ultimately emerge unharmed?

Now I finally know...

So that's how it happened—she went into that kind of train carriage, happily ate small cakes, and then was turned by Cong Yu... That must be it.

Meanwhile, Cong Yu reached out to comfort Lantian Zhu, who was suffering from PTSD, while watching as a swarm of Little Sprite emerged and engulfed several wailing monsters.

Cong Yu arrived at this time.

From the appearance of the "storm" in the sky to the arrival of the Cong Yu, the time is very short... that's the speed of Cong Yu.

Fastest response time record -- 1.30.984 seconds

If Xiao Cui had the chance to send Cong Yu a "1" on her phone through the Linx interface, Cong Yu would arrive at roughly the same speed.

Send them straight to Hellfire.

Yes, 1 point really does give you Hellfire.

The surging tide of elves swallowed up several strange people who were clearly not good people right before Cong Yu's eyes.

Beautiful flowers bloomed wherever it went.

After expanding their reach and gaining control of the entire street, the Little Sprite then stopped.

They stopped advancing and instead, like loyal guards, held up their spears to protect the giant tree, watching over Cong Yu and Lantian Zhu.

"Those are Xiao Cui's Little Sprite."

Lantian Zhu recovered from the lingering fear of the "Giant Serpent" and spoke calmly, looking through the spirit at the insubstantial giant tree.

Through the dense cluster of Little Sprite, she could glimpse Xiao Cui, nestled at the heart of the giant tree.

"What happened?"

Asking this question, without understanding that the Little Sprite's true form is the Extinction Formula, Lantian Zhu is unable to piece together the whole picture of the situation.

"..." Cong Yu paused for a moment, then shielded Lantian Zhu behind her and walked towards the heavily guarded Little Sprite: "It's simple."

"Xiao Cui was attacked by a few strange people. She couldn't beat them and her means of calling for help were blocked. Then, Xiao Cui got desperate, or perhaps she was pushed to the limit by those people. She then unleashed her full power of anger... and the spell went out of control, resulting in what she is now."

This way of putting it makes it easier to understand.

"..." At that moment, Cong Yu, who had arrived before the Little Sprite, was immediately stopped by Little Sprite wielding a spiked spear.

"Chirp?! (What are you doing?!)"

Although she couldn't understand it, Cong Yu could still guess what the other person was trying to say... The Little Sprite could still communicate, which was good news.

This shows that the situation has not yet reached the point of no return.

Xiao Cui is still alive...

Knowing this, Cong Yu immediately relaxed, to the point that she felt a little dizzy.

Dizziness... This is due to the lack of oxygen caused by Cong Yu's previous anxiety.

As it turns out, Cong Yu can no longer maintain the same detachment she had years ago.

Xiao Cui didn't die, and that's enough.

(World: What about me?)

Aside from that, there's not much else to worry about.

(World: QAQ)

After that, I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely must provide Xiao Cui with the same bodyguards as Nagashima Koki, at least Little Shadow in the hundreds.

Even if Xiao Cui resists, it has to be arranged.

Chapter 590 It's actually a fungal carpet!

"Chirp chirp chirp (They seem to be the boss's friends)"

"Chirping? (Is it a fake chirping?)"

"Chirping (repeating)"

"Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp, chirp chirp chirp (I'm often summoned here before, so I can guarantee this guy is someone I know)"

"..." Lantian Zhu watched as the Little Sprite, whose injuries were healing rapidly at a visible speed, were not yet Xiao Cui.

As expected, I still have some concerns.

"Cong Yu, what are they saying?"

Cong Yu glanced at Lantian Zhu in response to her words: "Do you think I can speak or understand the language of the Little Sprite?"

That makes sense, but it doesn't quite feel right.

"But Xiao Cui can understand it too."

Lantian Zhu raised his hand, explaining expressionlessly, "Xiao Cui can't speak Elvish, but she can understand Little Sprite are saying."

Cong Yu: "..."

So, is there any necessary connection between Xiao Cui understanding it and me not understanding it?

This nitpicker is arguing again!

Cong Yu glanced at Lantian Zhu with disdain, then shifted her gaze to the Little Sprite who were talking about something.

Although I couldn't understand it, I could still make a rough judgment...

These Little Sprite are probably talking about Cong Yu and Lantian Zhu, discussing whether they pose a threat to Xiao Cui.

After a while, the Little Sprite, who had been sitting in a circle, stopped whispering.

They communicated in a language that only they could understand. Although Lantian Zhu couldn't understand it, he could still sense their concern and worry.

After a heated discussion, the Little Sprite finally reached a consensus... One of the leading sprites walked up to the two of them.

As an opinion leader, the Little Sprite cleared its throat. "Ahem... Hello, Trirk (Brother Cui) friend!"

Cong Yu: "..."

Lantian Zhu: "..."

They couldn't understand a word... Even though they could tell that the Little Sprite was communicating with them in Japan, it didn't sound much different from just "chirping."

You should be able to Japan.

Cong Yu recognized the address as "Brother Cui," which made things even stranger... Xiao Cui, so you're still WABOSS after all?

After thinking for a long time, Cong Yu finally understood what the other person meant...

It was something like, "We've decided to let you pass. You're Xiao Cui's friends, so there won't be any problems."

Although it's quite surprising, it's a good thing that these Little Sprite were willing to let us pass.

Cong Yu, holding Lantian Zhu's hand, followed the Little Sprite as they passed through a dense array of creatures that had transformed into an "elf kingdom."

Passing through the passageway of the "army formation," these Little Sprite, standing ready for battle, held various items in their hands... including the usual sprite spears.

Furthermore, due to Xiao Cui's request, the unit underwent a transformation, becoming the wooden Little Sprite held by the mage Little Sprite...

It seems that the Little Sprite and Xiao Cui complement each other.

Cong Yu didn't feel offended by the Little Sprite's wariness... Lantian Zhu was also on guard, it was a mutual wariness.

These Little Sprite acted solely out of a protective instinct towards Xiao Cui; they harbored no other hostility.

This is undoubtedly a good thing.

After all, in Cong Yu's judgment, the host of the Extinction Formula is, in fact, a constraint on the Extinction Formula itself.

Cong Yu dares to guarantee that.

If its "Source Darkness" has the ability to take advantage of a host named "Cong Yu" when it is injured, it will do so without hesitation.

The death of Cong Yu symbolizes the liberation of [Source Darkness Apophis], which means that it can go to find a new host.

Note that it says "can", not "can only".

Because if it's just about finding a new host, Cong Yu would actually feel more at ease... In this world, there are probably very few hosts that the Source Darkness Formula would find acceptable.

The more troublesome part is the other options it can make.

That is for Cong Yu, to take revenge on this world... This is the path of World Destruction that the Extinction Formula is recognized and permitted to follow.

Compared to other Extinction Formula that are "capable of World Destruction" or "destined to World Destruction," [Source Darkness Apophis] is the most extreme in this regard.

Because "Source Darkness" has a passion for World Destruction.

Even though Cong Yu no longer wants to World Destruction, he must live well, even if it's just for the sake of the world's survival.

Since he has already made such a compromise, the world should not be brought to the brink of destruction in his presence.

So now this

It's undoubtedly a good thing that these Little Sprite are thinking about "protecting Xiao Cui" instead of "[killing Xiao Cui so we can be liberated!]".

Of course, before protecting the world, we must first protect the people around us.