The Other World gave Fang Wuwei only one feeling—weird.
The Special Point's exit landed in a city area; as their feet touched down, the three people successively walked out of the Special Point and stood on a flat rooftop.
The Special Point's passage felt as if one had just stepped out, taking one step onto the ground, and then arrived on the other side... it was merely a single step.
This was... the Other World...
Two sets of footsteps came from behind, indicating that Ikenouchi and his daughter had also arrived.
A gentle breeze blew across Fang Wuwei's face, and the sheer amount and violent nature of the magic contained within the wind made Fang Wuwei frown slightly... Accustomed to the gentle magic of the Surface World, he would probably need some time to adapt to this environment.
The magic in the air was extremely violent, making him feel a bit uncomfortable.
Fang Wuwei touched his neck, then took out a gleaming golden necklace and put it on, tucking it into his clothes to hide it.
He hoped he would never have to use it...
He looked up at the sky, which was not clear blue like the Surface World, but a faint red, though the clouds floating in the sky were as pale white as those in the Surface World.
According to Ikenouchi Toyohiko, this was the sky's natural appearance in the Other World; the sky was inherently red, which greatly surprised Ikenouchi Maki and Fang Wuwei.
"Mr. Fang."
Ikenouchi Toyohiko stepped out from behind them, shook his head, then looked up at the sky, a hint of longing in the depths of his eyes.
"Is this your hometown?"
"...Indeed, I can never forget this land, my homeland."
Fang Wuwei nodded, which was for the best.
He looked around and found that the technological level of this world seemed no different from the Surface World—skyscrapers, bustling traffic, network towers, everything was available.
Furthermore, due to the advanced state of magic, there were even people who could fly in the sky, and quite a few of them, judging by their numbers.
"We're unfamiliar with the place... Mr. Ikenouchi, do you have any ideas?"
Ikenouchi Toyohiko scratched his head.
"Things have changed too much here... I'm not sure what the current situation is, I don't even know which district we're in right now...
If we had a map, it would be much easier."
"Then let's go buy a map."
After Fang Wuwei finished speaking, he turned and found the stairs leading down, took the lead, went downstairs, and walked onto the street.
In the stairwell, Ikenouchi Toyohiko leaned closer.
"Mr. Fang, we need money."
"Yes."
"I know a good way to earn money! If I'm not mistaken, there should still be something there!"
Fang Wuwei raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his eyes, looking at Ikenouchi Toyohiko.
Ikenouchi Toyohiko also felt confident; his role on this trip was that of a guide, and arranging everything was his primary task.
Earning money was no exception!
"Although times have changed, I believe Magicians haven't changed; they still need a large amount of magical materials for research, and to advance themselves further, I believe Magicians won't be stingy with their money... When I was escaping with Maki's mother, we discovered a very hidden magic ore vein. If we could extract the things inside..."
Fang Wuwei lost interest as soon as he heard it. He had to mine?
He immediately pulled out a thick stack of gleaming banknotes and silver notes from his inner jacket pocket. The moment he pulled them out, Ikenouchi Toyohiko was dumbfounded.
At this, Fang Wuwei knew that the currency of the Other World had not changed in the past twenty-plus years.
"Mr. Fang... this...?"
Don't ask, if you ask, it's one point for one hundred thousand.
Fang Wuwei did not answer, but turned his head and smiled slightly.
Amidst Fang Wuwei's mysterious smile, Ikenouchi Toyohiko was full of doubts, feeling a sense of loss and self-reproach... He looked back at his daughter and found that Maki was also wearing the same smile.
She had known for a long time that her Master could always produce the currency of any Other World, and it seemed this world was no exception... Seeing her father's expression, she suddenly felt utterly satisfied.
Ikenouchi Toyohiko immediately slapped Maki on the forehead.
I can't deal with you?!
...............
"It seems we are currently in Songbei District... If we head north, we'll reach Central District, and Ye Tian is in Central District."
The three of them sat on a long bench, Ikenouchi Toyohiko in the middle, holding a large piece of parchment. The edges of the paper were beautifully embroidered with golden threads, and the back had a large white magic circle drawn on it, glowing faintly, looking quite high-class.
The front they were looking at was a map, clearly showing the entire territory of this country, and it could even zoom in and out. Their current location also appeared on the map as a white upright marker.
This was a magic map, a very high-end one, so high-end that its price made Ikenouchi Toyohiko wonder if there had been inflation and soaring prices over the past twenty years.
As it turned out, Fang Wuwei inquired about the price, didn't hesitate much at all, and paid for it on the spot.
Fang Wuwei pointed at the Central District on the map, which was several times larger than other areas.
"Why is this place so much bigger?"
The Central District was located at the very center of the entire nation, its area much larger than the surrounding districts. Fortunately, Songbei District bordered Central District, and their current location made it easy to get there.
"Central District is the gathering place for all magic families... High-end magic families, such as the former Buren Family, the Elvin Family, and the Joestar Family—these powerful magic families are all in Central District, while the mid-to-low-end ones live in the smaller districts surrounding Central District. The Ikenouchi used to be one of them."
Ikenouchi Toyohiko said this, stroking his chin. He remembered that Central District wasn't this big before, was it? And what was that landmark called Royal Castle on it?
"So, shall we... go now?"
Ikenouchi Maki, sitting beside her father, covered her forehead, rubbing her brow with a somewhat wronged expression as she spoke.
"No rush, we still need more information."
This time, Fang Wuwei was exceptionally cautious, because he worried that Ye Tian was truly a Transmigrator. If that were the case, then he would be facing a powerful Transmigrator who had developed for nearly thirty years, and if not handled properly, his old life might be lost here.
He didn't want to die now. Having lived here for a year, his mindset had changed. There were people who loved him here, and people he loved. Although he had no blood relatives, he still experienced unprecedented friendship, and... family affection from others.
But honestly, he wasn't afraid of death, just afraid of dying meaninglessly.
"Alright, Mr. Ikenouchi, let's first go to the old site of your Ikenouchi... It's been over twenty years, so probably no one will recognize your face anymore."
"True... In my current state, even my younger self probably wouldn't recognize me."
The three of them stood up and, following the map, walked in another direction.
Since the technological level was similar to the Surface World, with towering buildings and bustling traffic, the three of them could even take a taxi to the other side.
It must be said, this car was much faster than the ones over there.
"Attention, residents. According to reliable information, the terrorist organization [Far East Society] will resume active status recently. Residents living in Central District, please pay attention to your safety and consider your life safety. Do not approach members of the [Far East Society] organization. If found, please immediately report to the nearest administrative bureau or call the contact hotline 389744326...
Repeat, residents, please..."
The few people sitting in the car suddenly heard the car radio music pause, and then this announcement was made.
Fang Wuwei rested his head on his hand, looking out at the rapidly receding scenery outside the window, his eyes narrowing... It seemed they had truly arrived at an opportune time; things weren't peaceful recently...