By comparison, the Barton Empire, tucked away in its own corner, had far richer mineral resources. The Misty Sea covered a greater area than the Kabu and Raila Continents combined, so it was only natural for that vast, deep sea to hold abundant resources of every kind. But the waters were far more treacherous. Humans could barely survive there, let alone develop the resources beneath the seabed.
By that reckoning, the Kabu Continent seemed to be in an even tougher position. Was that why it was secretly plotting against the Raila Continent? The depletion of its ore veins must have shown signs long ago, so the Kabu Continent had to find another way forward.
Ye Chuqi could understand the Kabu Continent's thinking, but as someone from the Raila Continent, she could not accept it.
"What are you thinking about?" Yan Jiu reached out and caught Ye Chuqi's arm. "They've called a stop to rest up ahead."
Yan Jiu had never seen Ye Chuqi so distracted. Even when her mind wandered, she never lost her awareness of her surroundings. The caravan was already calling for everyone to rest where they stood, yet Ye Chuqi was still walking with her head down. Who knew what earth-shaking matters she was turning over in her mind?
"..." Ye Chuqi had too many thoughts at once and had no idea how to explain them to Yan Jiu and the others.
They occasionally encountered Small Magic Beasts along the road, but Ye Chuqi and her companions never had to lift a finger. The Adventurers charged in with a clamor, as though they had spotted a long-lost treasure. The beasts were not particularly strong, and the Adventurers dealt with them easily. Each beast they brought down belonged to whoever had killed it; the team took no share.