Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 171: A Solution is Found
Zhao Hai frowned and said, “It seems that the problem in the Corpse Swamp is quite difficult to solve. Without a ninth-level expert, even if we want to delve deeper into the Corpse Swamp, it would be challenging. What should we do?”
Galen also frowned and replied, “It is indeed quite troublesome. There’s a flower equivalent to a ninth-level expert, along with a bunch of guardian beasts and undead beings. Solving this is really difficult. By the way, Buffy, did you bring any spatial equipment into the Corpse Swamp this time? If you didn’t, what will you eat?”
Buffy said, “I didn’t bring any spatial equipment. Going into the Corpse Swamp is very dangerous, and my family wouldn’t allow me to take any. As for food, I’m not worried. Although the plants and animals in the Corpse Swamp are toxic, as long as I find some that are not too poisonous, I can eat them and then figure out a way to detoxify myself. After all, many spells can detoxify.”
Galen nodded. What Buffy said made sense. As a ninth-level grand mage, although his main focus was on wind magic, he couldn’t possibly know nothing about other types of magic. Both water magic and light magic had many spells that could detoxify, and ordinary mages also knew some detoxification spells for emergencies. Since Buffy didn’t bring spatial equipment into the Corpse Swamp and couldn’t go without food for a long time, he could naturally find some less toxic plants or magical beasts to eat and then detoxify himself. This way, he wouldn’t starve or get poisoned.
They didn’t dwell too much on this issue. The main focus now was still on resolving the problem in the Corpse Swamp. Zhao Hai and the others were not worried about food at all. With spatial equipment, even if Zhao Hai brought those slaves into the Corpse Swamp, they wouldn’t have to worry about food.
The few of them sat in the villa, frowning as they contemplated what Buffy had said. Although Buffy didn’t say much, they could already confirm that the Flower City was of utmost importance, but the problem was that they had identified the key issue, yet had no way to resolve it.
After a while, seeing that everyone was at a loss, Merlin stood up and said, “Alright, let’s not think too much. I suggest we put this matter aside for now. Buffy, why don’t you get some paper and draw out the terrain you passed through on your way here, marking where you rested? This way, we’ll have a reference when we enter the Corpse Swamp later.”
Zhao Hai nodded and said, “Yes, since we can’t come up with anything right now, let’s not think about it. Meg, please get some paper and pens for Buffy to draw out the route.”
Merlin responded and turned to fetch the paper and pens for Buffy.
Galen added, “Yes, let’s not think about this for now. I think the young master can have Zhao Zui come back for a visit and bring some plants and magical beasts. As long as the young master’s space levels up, everything will be easier.”
Zhao Hai nodded, “Alright, let’s have Zhao Zui come back. When they return, we’ll see how much the space can level up. As long as the space can level up, things will be manageable.”
Galen nodded, “Actually, if you think about it, the space does have some offensive capabilities. Functions like capture and pest release are quite strong; even a ninth-level expert like Buffy can’t resist them. Plus, with the ability to release insects and mosquitoes, the space’s capabilities are formidable. However, relying solely on these abilities for this trip to the Corpse Swamp is still not very secure. We should be cautious and plan carefully.”
At that moment, the silent wooden figure suddenly spoke, “Grandpa Galen, young master, why don’t we have the phantom beast Flying Eagle carry the young master’s staff directly into the Corpse Swamp? This way, we can avoid most of the attacks. Once we reach that Flower City, we’ll know the situation there. If we can’t match them, we can retreat immediately.”