Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1256: Chapter 1255: Compass

Jiang Cheng walked out and discovered just how vast this place truly was. After walking for several minutes, he had no idea where he was; it seemed he hadn’t yet reached where the true Wula Sect disciples lived.

Jiang Cheng saw someone nearby who seemed to be heading inside. Jiang Cheng followed behind him, and after some time, he noticed fewer and fewer people around him, assuming he had arrived at the real place where the Wula Sect disciples lived.

But he still didn’t know Zhao Shuai’s whereabouts. Jiang Cheng had been afraid to call Zhao Shuai, worried there might be others around him. However, given the current situation, Jiang Cheng decided to call Zhao Shuai, ”Jiang? Why did you come here?

Didn’t I say not to come? Sigh. Well, I know you too well; I should’ve expected you to come.”

”Where are you?” Jiang Cheng asked.

”Honestly, I have no idea where this is. We’re not restricted in our freedom and can come and go, but Rongfeng and I can’t get out. No matter how we walk, we end up back where we started. This place really feels like a maze,” Zhao Shuai said.

”What can you see around you?” Jiang Cheng asked.

”I can see two large phoenix trees and the sunlight is very glaring. I’m in a simple room, and I don’t know where Rongfeng is; he should be nearby.”

”Nothing else? Is that all?” Jiang Cheng said.

”Yeah, I can’t see anything else,” Zhao Shuai replied.

”Wait for me, I’ll come find you.”

”Yeah, Jiang, my phone’s out of power too, this place is like an ancient house, no electricity,” Zhao Shuai said with frustration.

”Alright, let me ask Rongfeng,” Jiang Cheng, still puzzled about Zhao Shuai’s location, said.

When Jiang Cheng called Qi Rongfeng, the call didn’t go through. Jiang Cheng worried that the situation had indeed taken a turn for the worse. Qi Rongfeng’s phone couldn’t be reached.

Jiang Cheng thought about the information Zhao Shuai had just given him – it was very little. Jiang Cheng looked around at the houses; nearly every house had phoenix trees in front, making it impossible to pinpoint. But Jiang Cheng recalled Zhao Shuai mentioning the glaring sunlight, and at this time, there weren’t many places with glaring sunlight.

Jiang Cheng took out a transparent object that resembled a compass, and placed it under the sunlight. After a while, he saw one edge of the compass turning red. This heat-sensing compass still has its uses, Jiang Cheng thought as he walked in the direction indicated by the compass.

Along the way, he passed by many uniformed Wula Sect disciples, but they merely watched Jiang Cheng without saying a word. Jiang Cheng found it strange; logically, someone dressed ”strangely” like him would definitely be stopped. Even if not stopped, he’d surely be questioned. This behavior was entirely abnormal.

Ever since entering this place, Jiang Cheng felt something was off, as if he was constantly being led along. But there was no time to dwell on this now; the priority was to find Zhao Shuai.

Jiang Cheng followed the compass to a house at the far western end. The compass indicated this was the area. But Jiang Cheng saw there were about a dozen houses here. He couldn’t be certain which one it was.

Jiang Cheng put away the compass, looking at the row of houses before him. He walked forward a bit, seeing these houses seemed to be occupied. It certainly wasn’t wise to enter recklessly. He checked the area with two trees in front every house, thinking from the window inside, one ought to be able to see both trees.

Zhao Shuai was as unreliable as ever, Jiang Cheng thought.

Jiang Cheng pulled out an ultrasonic analyzer; the display was very chaotic, as it could only show the magnetic wave signals of Zhou Country’s populace, making it extremely challenging to search.

Jiang Cheng recalled he had searched for Zhao Shuai’s magnetic signals before, only having a vague impression. Jiang Cheng mused that if he met him, he could probably recognize him.

Jiang Cheng walked on while holding the analyzer. He spotted similar signals to Zhao Shuai’s and checked the house in front, which matched Zhao Shuai’s description. Jiang Cheng paused at the door for a moment. The analyzer readings were indeed similar, but Jiang Cheng felt it wasn’t right. The signals were too calm; if Zhao Shuai were inside, they would surely be lively.

Jiang Cheng continued walking and located similar signals again. After pausing, he confirmed this was likely Zhao Shuai.

When he reached the door, Jiang Cheng took a deep breath. For the first time, he felt so unsure and somewhat tense. Jiang Cheng pushed the door open.

Inside, the house was bright; sunlight streamed in through the windows, warming the room. There were no electric lights, clearly indicating it lacked electricity. The layout appeared to be a simple suite. Upon entering, Jiang Cheng found himself in a living room and walked further in, spotting Zhao Shuai.

Zhao Shuai sat on the bed, staring blankly at Jiang Cheng, as if unable to process his arrival. ”Jiang, Jiang?” Zhao Shuai asked, unsure.

”Pinch me, see if I’m dreaming,” Zhao Shuai dazedly requested Jiang Cheng to pinch him.

Jiang Cheng refrained from touching Zhao Shuai, ”It’s definitely real. If you don’t snap out of it, I’m leaving.”

”No, no, I believe you... just teasing you, Jiang.”

Zhao Shuai chuckled, ”You got here fast. I really didn’t expect it.”

”Where’s Qi Rongfeng? Do you have any clues?” Jiang Cheng asked.

”I don’t know. We were separated as soon as we arrived,” Zhao Shuai said.

”Sigh. This is troublesome,” Jiang Cheng remarked. ”I tried calling Rongfeng, but to no avail.”

”Really? I can’t make calls, only receive them.” Zhao Shuai’s face showed urgency, ”What do we do? Rongfeng. No, no, it can’t be, Zhao Shuai was very anxious.

”Don’t panic, I think it’s alright. The reason for bringing you here, not harming you, is likely to make me find you. Leading us on,” Jiang Cheng said.

”How did you end up here?” Jiang Cheng asked.

”We received a call saying there was an additional test for us. Rongfeng and I weren’t vigilant at the time, so we came. When we arrived, we were separated. After that, I never saw Rongfeng again,” Zhao Shuai recalled. ”Then I was brought here. I realized I couldn’t send messages or make calls. No one stopped me from leaving, but I simply couldn’t get out. Watching people come and go drove me crazy,” Zhao Shuai said.

”You mean you can see Zhou Country’s people moving around, but can’t get out yourself?” Jiang Cheng asked.

Jiang Cheng suddenly remembered the wall he saw in Qi Family’s underground tunnel—if that were the case, it all made sense. Jiang Cheng felt somewhat relieved, having been in Li Country for so long without encountering someone practicing bodily refinement. Zhang Tian hadn’t practiced in a long time. It had really been a long time.

”Let’s go. We’ll leave first,” Jiang Cheng said.

”Didn’t you have trouble getting out?” Zhao Shuai asked, confused.

”I didn’t, follow me,” Jiang Cheng said.

Zhao Shuai slowly followed Jiang Cheng outside. Tentatively, Zhao Shuai walked, carrying a bit of hope, ”Wow, I really got out,” Zhao Shuai saw Jiang Cheng and the different scenery outside and laughed heartily.

”How do we find Rongfeng?” Zhao Shuai asked.

”I now suspect he might not be in this space,” Jiang Cheng had actually suspected four-dimensional space from the beginning. It reminded him of when they first came to Li Country.

”How can we find him? These people are really excessive,” Zhao Shuai angrily kicked a nearby tree, but his foot was the one in pain.