"However, even I can't contact Sonora now. You know, since the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau colluded with the Azure Cloud Sect, the purge of the Witch Association has been far more severe than before. In the New World, there are no ships left to carry the Witch Association!"
"In short, the great Goddess of the Chongxu Witch Society has abandoned this New World! Let the Azure Cloud Sect play with it on their own!"
Magical Kingdom and Chongxu didn't lose, they just didn't want to play anymore!
Jiang Si naturally didn't take Jialan's stubbornness before leaving to heart.
"Oh, by the way, I'm buying a fully-fledged Shion at a high price. If you have one, you can contact me directly."
This does have some value; quite a few people in the Azure Cloud Sect have drawn the full-life Shion.
I could help them contact Jialan and sell their maxed-out Shion for money. Accounts with maxed-out Shion are incredibly valuable these days. After selling it, they can wait for the rerun and pull for a maxed-out Violet, leaving them with a lot of money. It's a steal!
Thinking this through, she called out, " Yumo."
The little girl who had been following Jiang Si from a hidden spot immediately trotted over.
Did you max out Shion's Crest?
Xiao Yumo's face turned bright red, and she nodded excitedly, "I'm doing it! I'm doing it!"
How many?
Six, full strength!
Jiang Si frowned upon hearing this. The salary of a true disciple was not low, and in addition, there were bonuses for working with the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau to handle major events such as the South China Land of Mirrors, the Witch Association, and so on.
But six full lives are still a bit too many.
"Do you have enough money?"
"Yes, there are rebates, within the sect."
Jiang Si was slightly taken aback. "What rebate?"
"Draw! Draw a fully-fledged sect master, and you'll get an 80% rebate! Ask Lord Bingtang for reimbursement!" Xiao Yumo answered truthfully. " Blue Flower, Blue Flower drew more than ten! Many other disciples drew too."
For a moment, there was silence.
Isn't this just the Bingtang popular online personality) paying for the ranking herself?
Moreover, even so, the result of Shion's gacha banner wasn't very good.
Previously, Bingtang was very strict about expenses in this area, not allowing disciples to spend money recklessly on card draws, but this time she's become more lenient.
I should talk about her eventually.
Lost in thought, he led Yumo forward, the two walking along the roadside, Yumo stepping on the curb.
In the park, children chased each other holding balloons with pictures of Shion membranaceus on them. When a child fell down and started crying, the adults scolded and laughed.
A balloon with a picture of Shion attached flew into the sky, Yumo jumped up, as light as Dandelion.
Clinging to the balloon that was about to fly away, it drifted down, wobbling and swaying.
When the balloon was about to be handed to the child on the other side, the adult smiled and waved, giving it to Yumo instead. The little girl Yumo, her face flushed, looked at the image of the sect leader on the balloon and waved happily.
A popular song written for Azure Cloud Shion by a famous singer was playing on the street.
Amidst the ordinary daily life and laughter, it seemed as if the panic and cries brought about by the disaster of the earth collapsing and the sky cracking were fake.
Jiang Si, regaining her senses, glanced at Yumo, who was jumping around happily beside her. "I heard that in the Magical Girl Idol Project's own gacha revenue rankings, it just happened to be ranked eleventh, not in the top ten."
No one will remember who was in the top ten; all they know is that the absolute number one is Larkspur.
"Eleven, Eleven is very strong too----"
Only the top ten can attain enlightenment.
Shaking his head, Jiang Si simply said, "Have Blue Flower tally up how many disciples are willing to sell their fully-fledged Shion accounts. I only want one percent of that."
Yumo nodded repeatedly.
She took out her phone and typed out a message with her little finger, one word at a time, to Blue Flower. Of course, she didn't want to talk to Blue Flower. If she Dao Sect was nearby, Blue Flower would definitely find it annoying!
After sending the message, Yumo, who was following behind the sect leader, put away her phone, held the small balloon, and carefully pinched Jiang Si's little finger. Generally speaking, this level of contact would not be disliked.
However, we gradually and completely grasped it.
Yumo's palms are small, and they are slightly sweaty at this time, so they are easy to slip out of her grasp if she doesn't hold on tight.
Yumo would try to do the things that Lord Bingtang Tang had done, but sometimes, there were things that Lord Bingtang could do that Yumo just couldn't do, which troubled her.
It would be better if she were a little older. Perhaps it's because Lord Bingtang is about the same age as the Sect Leader, but Yumo is too young.
If I grow a little older, I'll be able to interact with the Sect Master just like Lord Bingtang.
Yumo counts her birthday on her fingers every day; she longs to grow up more than anyone else.
She also hoped that, before she grew up, she could have more contact and memories with the sect leader.
So, after thinking about it for a while, she couldn't help but ask, "Sect Master, may Yumo go to Chongxu with you?"
"Can't."
He hung his head, feeling somewhat dejected.
If the Sect Master goes to Chongxu, who knows when he'll return? Yumo will be very lonely without seeing him.
She fantasized about saying those words, but in reality, after struggling for a long time, all she could manage was, "Oh----"
He was holding Jiang Si's little finger so affectionately.
Yet there's always a sense of ethereal distance, as if one could be blown away by the wind and become unreachable.
Will things really be different when we grow up?
"Did you teach Keke use the Pseudo Full Bloom of Dream Marrow?"
"I only taught her some basics, but Coco Keke very smart—"
"Well done."
The sky, which had been overcast, cleared up again because of a single sentence.
She tugged at the sect leader's little finger and gently shook it, " Yumo, Yumo also taught her how to better control the seven types of magic!"
Previously, during the competition at the General Administration, Keke used the Seven-Colored Magic Power Buddha's Fury Flame Lotus, but it was too crude.
As a result, the actual damage was not that high.
Therefore, Yumo also took the time to teach Coco Keke better use the seven-colored magic power to ensure the power of the Buddha's Fury Flame Lotus.
"Oh, thank you for your hard work."
No, no.
Yumo suddenly felt a little dizzy and lightheaded.
Indeed, just as Blue Flower said, starting with cocoa was the Keke thing to do.
This way I can get closer to the sect leader, and maybe even closer than Lord Bingtang in the future.
Soon after, news also arrived from Blue Flower's side.
They said they could quickly compile all the fully-fledged Shion accounts, a large and plentiful quantity.
As I stood with the sect leader at the traffic light, waiting to cross the street, just as I was about to tell him the news, I heard him suddenly say, "Also, give me Sonora's location."
"Oh, oh, okay, now?"
"Um.
"The Witch Association has completely fallen. Actually, Sonora can help us find the rest. It's best not to kill them now—" Yumo whispered. "That's what Lady Bingtang Tang said."
"Not to kill her."
As the red light faded into the distance, Jiang Si said nonchalantly, "I'm going to pursue her and make her fall in love with me."
With a "smack".
Yumo's phone fell to the ground.
The outer perimeter of Chongxu.
While searching for Sonora in the New World, Witch Shion opened her eyes as she was mining.
The timing of the up and down is slightly inconsistent.
Only one day had passed down below, but a week had already passed here in Chongxu.
Although being bitten by Sonora would allow her to enter the Chongxu, she wasn't one to be passive.
This is the outer perimeter of Chongxu, and we've already made contact with some people and organizations related to Chongxu.
It could even be said that this mine is already part of Chongxu.
Aside from mining, Shion would often use her divine sense to scan the surroundings and occasionally go for a stroll.
The landfill where this massive mine is located is actually a junction point.
All sorts of people move around here, a mixed bag, and sometimes people from inside Chongxu also come here to hold talks and make deals.
"Wow, she's out! She's out!"
"She's incredibly good at digging."
"First two days, then four days, that's ruthless--"
"The record I remember was five consecutive days, and then that person's brain was completely fried."
"Won't this break the record? I bet she'd die in three days, my money—"
"Good riddance. Even if you die, she might not."
"She's most likely to be the outstanding miner this time—"
After the other "mining machines" finished work early, they started chattering about her.
Earlier, Shion, who was constantly mining, was regarded as crazy by this group of people, who mocked her and felt sorry for her.
No matter how excellent a mining machine is, it cannot run all day without rest.
But while the mining machine remained intact after a week of frantic mining, the helmet connecting the mining rig to the host was smoking from all the mining!
Everyone was convinced; they'd only ever seen mining rigs ruin brains.
This is the first time I've ever seen someone so brainless that they ruined their mining rig. They're practically born with a mining aptitude!
When you stay in such a place for a long time, mining performance becomes the sole measure of a person's worth.
In just one week, Witch Shion became a top performer in the entire mining community thanks to her exceptional mining skills and abilities, and no one dared to mess with her!
Although it was different from what she had expected, it was all about mining in the end. Shion was no less capable than anyone else in her life, so it was only natural that she would dig out a bright and Heaven and Earth world.
Even with her stealing electricity and consuming computing power, she still has the highest total output here.
At first, I was thinking about whether to put on a show to improve the output ratio, but when I saw that everyone else was pushing it to the limit, I just lay flat and started working.
On the outskirts of this Chongxu, she could lie there for the rest of her life if she wanted.
During their free time, after going up from the platform, the miners, wearing their dog collars, roamed around the junkyard. They were not only provided with liquid food, but were also allowed to scavenge in the junkyard.
It's said that finding something good can make up for lost work hours.
" Shion, Shion ----"
She hadn't gone far when the little girl in the Raincoat, hiding in a secluded spot in the garbage heap, waved at her and called out, "Come over here."
After getting closer, the Little Raincoat took out a steaming hot pancake, water, and a cleaning agent from her bosom.
"This is the reward for this!"
As the girl who led Shion into the world of mining, this little girl in the Raincoat is nicknamed Little Raincoat.
Such a perfunctory name is probably a sign of the corrupting influence of fate.
He was quite indifferent at first, and even when he took her into the mining machine, he looked at her like she was a dead person.
As a result, Shion not only withstood the wear and tear of the mining machines, but also became the best miner in the entire mining farm.
The price of Little Raincoat has also risen accordingly.
Shion was somewhat moved. This little girl wasn't a truly cold-hearted person. After realizing that she had gained status because of her son, she immediately reciprocated.
These fillings, water, and cleaning agents are very hard to find in a mine.
Especially water. The mine provides liquid food, which replenishes both water and nutrients, so that people won't starve or die of thirst, but it doesn't quench their thirst or hunger.
Drinking a large gulp of clean water is a luxury here.
Although Shion has no need for it at all, as the Three Corpses have already successfully abstained from grains!
But since she couldn't let it go to waste, she accepted it all with a smile.
With a maternal smile, the Little Raincoat stood on tiptoe and patted her head. "Sweetie, eat slowly. I'll bring you more next time!"
This is why Shion said that a mother's status rises with her son.
This girl must be the Little Black Dragon's ideal type. She naturally possesses a maternal instinct. Although she is a little girl, her gentle smile truly resembles that of a loving mother.
Although I'm not really interested in being someone else's child, this guy is actually quite useful.
Therefore, Shion has no intention of turning against them for the time being.
"If I work a little harder, I should be able to afford a ticket to Chongxu."
Most opportunities to visit Chongxu are obtained through purchase.
Chongxu is a place where everything is about money; only those who create enough value are allowed to enter Chongxu.
And this person in the Little Raincoat is not actually a local resident of Chongxu.
Like Shion, she came from another world.
"Go for it, Shion baby!"
He was talking while scratching her chin.
It feels a lot like raising a puppy.
Shion didn't pay much attention, but looked around and saw that, apart from the Little Raincoat, most of the other miners also came from other worlds.
They all ascended to this place after acquiring sufficient power; some were captured and forced into becoming miners, some were tricked into becoming miners, and some did so to enter the Chongxu.
Only Shion became a miner in order to complete the mining.
Before the exercise period was over, a large insect suddenly appeared in the sky above the garbage dump.
Shion looked up and saw that the big insect was almost identical to the one she had stepped on when she came in.
Then, the worm's abdominal cavity opened, and a large amount of garbage poured out wildly!
Shion's heart skipped a beat.
So it was a spirit insect that transports garbage?
Even after the trash was cleared out, people leisurely floated down from inside the giant insect.
They were all wearing the same blue-black uniform, sunglasses, and one of them was smoking a cigarette.
They didn't know what they were discussing.
Then, one of the tall, thin men stepped forward. Half of his face was mechanical, and his eyes moved as he scanned everyone.
"Hello everyone, we are Nightwatchers."
Shion noticed that the Little Raincoat, was tense.
The Nightwatchers are the organization responsible for security on the outskirts of Chongxu. They are the absolute rulers on the outskirts, and it is said that their assets inside Chongxu are also among the top.
Without some assets, you can't control the huge garbage dump on the outskirts.
Most importantly, apart from Shion, everyone else looked rather grim.
Every time the Nightwatchers appeared, it was a huge disaster for these miners who had no one to rely on!
"Well, to make a long story short, I'm the team leader for this operation. I don't have much to say, but one of our airships, this one," the young man pointed to the large insect behind him, "Was destroyed. It was a heavy loss for us."
"So, I'm sorry everyone, the value you've created with your time may not even match the growth of our airship loan, so we're planning to directly repossess you."
One of the miners sneered and took out his own Grief Seed. Those who came here from other worlds were all chosen ones.
Most of them were willing to compromise in order to enter the Chongxu, not because they lacked the power to resist!
"Bang!"
Gradually, various parts of the Calamity Beast appeared on his body, until finally his entire body was embedded in the Calamity Beast's body, with only his head remaining outside.
He actually turned the Calamity Beast into his own armor!
The Calamity Beast armor roared and charged forward!
However, the dog collar around her neck suddenly burst open!
The Calamity Beast armor vanished rapidly, the miner transformed back into human form, slid to the Nightwatchers's feet, curled up on the ground, and wailed.
The man with half a mechanical face sighed, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and lit it elegantly.
"I know you were very powerful in your own world before, but this is Chongxu, sir."
Stepping on the miners' faces and pinching them, he said, "Can you calm down? If your internal organs are affected by adrenaline, they'll only be good for feeding the dogs. Fresh, healthy internal organs are hot commodities in Chongxu. Listen, everyone, legally speaking, your internal organs belong to the mine. You only have temporary usage rights. Now we're taking them back. Please don't damage our property."
"You grow stronger and evolve in your own worlds, isn't it all so you can survive with fewer parts? Right?"
She lifted her foot and kicked the boy, who seemed to have come from nowhere, aside. "You'd better not get my clothes dirty, you know? Your entrails combined are only enough to make half a collar."
As he spoke, the young man with half a mechanical face walked toward the many miners in the factory.
"Alright, don't be afraid. We have the best medical services to ensure your internal organs are removed without you feeling anything. Afterward, you'll be sent back unharmed. Mining only requires a head; everything else is superfluous, ladies and gentlemen."
The Witch Shion simply watched quietly.
Fully armed mechanical dogs, dog collars that eliminate magic and power, and magic bullets that can knock you unconscious.
The miners were suppressed with almost no resistance.
The prodigies of the lower realms are humiliated and bullied in the upper realms.
She had anticipated this, so it was not surprising.
Jiang Si, however, was still asking Sonora where she was and trying to figure out how to get Chongxu's ID card from her.
The Witch Shion doesn't occupy much brain memory.
The Little Raincoat was also bitten on the ankle by the mechanical dog and dragged toward the big worm.
The girl didn't scream or cry for help; she just desperately kicked at the mechanical dog that was biting her ankle, trying to hold onto the ground.
However, she dragged it along, leaving ten deep scratches on the ground, but she couldn't stop.
The mechanical dog was powered by magic; it could even be described as some kind of man-made mechanical Calamity Beast.
Shion glanced at it but didn't pay any attention, and simply finished the vegetable pancake that Little Raincoat had brought over.
The Nightwatchers captain, who had just finished loading the pens upstairs, walked over here with his hands behind his back.
Seeing the little girl still eating her vegetable pancake with her head down, he immediately walked over and asked, "Where did this child come from?"
He snatched her pancake, smelled it, and then casually tossed it away.
Looking like he almost vomited, Xu Kong pointed at Shion and said, "Ptooey, ptooey, you can actually eat this? Are your internal organs okay? Tsk, you'll regret this if you can't sell it. Take it away."
As he spoke flippantly, the mechanical dog pounced on Shion from behind him.
boom!
The two mechanical dogs were sent flying backwards, their parts scattering everywhere!
The Nightwatchers captain, who still had a smile on his lips, froze, and all the sounds from the garbage dump disappeared.
The Little Raincoat, the other miners, the Nightwatchers, and the mechanical dogs all looked towards Shion and the Nightwatchers captain.
"Actually, I'm Nightwatchers too," Shion finally raised her head and said calmly.
The young man tilted his head, stared at the face, and froze for a moment.
Her disheveled bangs covered most of her face, revealing only her calm, dark pupils, deep and cold.
That one glance caused his heart to pause for 0.9 seconds.
Then it started rapidly, and within 4 seconds, the heart rate soared to 192% of the normal value!
He once thought that his nearly new, expensively replaced heart had malfunctioned.
That kind of illusion where you look up unexpectedly and find a wild beast's gaping maw right in front of your face, even dripping with saliva.
This constantly aroused his instinctive fear and will to survive!
Although his body already had 70% mechanical modification, the steel was issuing alarms—
The Nightwatchers watchman nodded somewhat stiffly, then forced a smile. "Fellow travelers? From where?"
" The Great Feng."
"Ha?"
In 0.6 seconds, his brain flashed through all the names of the factions, but before that, his body had already unconsciously roared out, "----There is no organization called Great Feng in Chongxu!"
"Now we have it."
As if mocking himself, coupled with the absurd fear that had been lingering in his heart, he felt a long-dormant anger rise within him.
She's just a little girl wearing a dog collar, what am I afraid of?
"Kill her!"
The other Nightwatchers pulled out their pistols.
All the mechanical dogs charged forward, their collars exploding wildly!
However, Shion simply stretched out her hand towards the giant insect in the sky.
The weather is dry.
Grip it tightly!
A terrifying, dark magical energy emanated, causing the mechanical dog, the pistol, and even the giant insect in the sky to begin to twist and contort.
Be careful with fire.
The candlelight, initially blooming silently, gradually converged into a sea, roaring and devouring everything!