Chapter 5: Ancient Tree In Turbulence, The Buses Have Stopped

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Qi Shu analyzed the situation for a while and confirmed his predictions. This place had become a gunpowder keg and a millstone of flesh and blood. If one did not pay attention, they would die an unnatural death.

Qi Shu had to leave this place as soon as possible. He now had the resources to become stronger, but he could not do so quickly. His current strength was definitely not enough to let him participate in such matters.

Qi Shu wanted to understand everything. He spoke up slowly.

“I’ve decided to transfer schools. I’ll leave this place and head to the city center. The world is getting more and more dangerous. If I stay in a suburb like Yangcheng, I might die one day.”

Wang Xingchen was slightly taken aback when he heard this, but he quickly recovered and said, “I agree with what you said, there’s nothing wrong with that. The city center is indeed safer, but…”

Wang Xingchen paused at this point. A meaningful smile formed on his face as he said, “However, you’d lose a lot of mysterious opportunities that way. You have to consider this carefully, lest you regret it endlessly in the future!”

Qi Shu understood the meaning behind his words. Moreover, his father was also an evolver, so he should know some things that ordinary people did not. Perhaps there would be some great opportunity here that would allow one to soar to the sky.

However, these so-called opportunities were not very important to him. What he needed to do now was find a safe place to stay until he became stronger. By then, he would be able to obtain those opportunities easily. 

Qi Shu nodded and said, “I understand what you’re saying, but I’ve already made up my mind. This is the path that I have chosen, and I will not regret it. There’s something that I need to do, so I will leave first!”

Qi Shu stood up and prepared to go to the teacher’s office to get a transfer certificate.

Wang Xingchen looked at Qi Shu, who had already made up his mind. He did not try to persuade him anymore. Opportunities required one to rely on oneself. If he tried to persuade Qi Shu too much, it would not end well. In fact, it might even backfire.

Wang Xingchen also stood up and patted Qi Shu’s shoulder. “Since you’ve decided, I wish you a safe journey!”

“Yes! Thank you!”

Qi Shu nodded replied to him. He then walked out of the door straight away. 

Wang Xingchen watched his departing figure and shook his head gently. He sighed internally.

“I wanted to help you out since you have a good character. However, since you don’t have any ambition, we have no choice but to give up. Nevertheless, I’m afraid that we will never be the same again if we have the chance to meet again in the future, right?”

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Qi Shu came to the office door and knocked. Soon after, a gentle voice could be heard. “Come in!”

Qi Shu pushed open the door and walked in. He realized that the teacher was packing some documents. The teacher looked up and realized that it was a student from his class. She smiled and said, “Qi Shu, is there anything I can help you with?”

Qi Shu said, “Miss Lin, I want to get a transfer certificate. I would like your help!”

“You want to transfer schools? There’s…”

Lin Xueru put down the document in her hand and was about to ask for the reason when she stopped herself. The reason was obvious at a glance.

This place was not as peaceful as it used to be. Transferring schools was a normal thing. Many students from other classes were already doing the transfer procedures.

Lin Xueru nodded and said, “I’ll bring you there. You don’t have a guardian, so you need me to sign something!”

“Thank you, teacher!”

Qi Shu followed the teacher to the Academic Affairs Office. From afar, he saw many people queuing up to enter. It seemed like they were all students who wanted to transfer schools. There were quite a number of them. If he had to wait for his turn, it would definitely take a few hours.

Lin Xueru turned around and smiled. “Wait for me. Don’t go over there.”

After speaking, she strode inside. She then walked out of the room in a few minutes.

She took out a piece of paper and handed it to Qi Shu. She really did try to cut the queue. It was no wonder she did not let him head over.

Lin Xueru hesitated for a moment before saying, “Qi Shu, I understand what you are thinking. I believe that with your intelligence, nothing will happen to you. However, I still have to give you a reminder.” 

“Due to the revival of magical energy, the whole world is not as peaceful as it used to be, let alone this place. You have to be careful and not trust people too easily!

After hearing that, Qi Shu nodded and said, “Don’t worry, Miss Lin. I’ll be careful!”

Lin Xueru said, “Yes! Go. It’s better to leave this place as soon as possible. If you’re late, the higher-ups might lock down this entire place. If that happens, you will not be able to leave!”

“Alright, we’ll meet again, Miss Lin.”

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Qi Shu got the transfer certificate and walked straight home. Many of the surrounding shops and convenience stores were closed, but the number of pedestrians did not decrease. In fact, it seemed to have increased. 

Qi Shu did not want to pay attention to these people, much less receive the attention of these people. He silently walked towards his house.

After returning home, he grabbed the supplies that he had packed earlier and headed for the bus stop.

The next moment.

“Rumble!!!” 

A loud boom rang out from afar. The ground shook violently. It was as if there was an earthquake. The signboards on the street swayed, and many pedestrians almost fell to the ground.

Qi Shu supported himself by holding onto the electricity pole and looked in the direction of the commotion. He caught sight of the towering greenery in the distance. The commotion was coming from the ancient tree. It seemed like something had changed.

“Is the gunpowder barrel about to be ignited?”

At this moment, Qi Shu felt a bad premonition in his heart. He did not stop to watch the next change.

When the ground calmed down a little, he headed toward the bus stop.

There were no more cars on the street. Thankfully, the bus stop was not far from his home, so it only took him ten minutes to arrive there.

Qi Shu quickly bought tickets to the city center and went to the bus stop to wait for the arrival of the bus.

However, right then, a flurry of footsteps rang out from afar. Turning around, he saw that there were more than twenty mysterious men dressed in black. They had a clear purpose. They walked toward the bus stop straight away.

Not long after they entered, an announcement came from the express station.

[Hello, respected passengers! Due to some special circumstances, the operations of this bus station have been terminated. All passenger cars have been stopped. A refund will be automatically returned to the accounts of those who bought tickets. To those who paid in cash, please come to the counter to obtain your refund!!!]

The repeated broadcasts stunned everyone. They could not even leave this place if they wanted to? 

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