: The Interplay of the Left and Right Brains

Earlier at noon, Jin Yu received a report from Qishan City:

A special B-level calamity beast appeared in Qishan City. Although it was successfully defeated, the two fourth-level beings guarding it were severely injured and unconscious, and the other was suppressing the Heart of Calamity, but they were unable to completely eliminate it.

That B-rank calamity beast is very strong, almost reaching A-rank. Qishan City is unable to purify its calamity heart, so Jin Yu needs to go there.

"But it just so happens to be Qishan Yao..."

Jin Yu frowned as she looked at the report, a hint of worry appearing in her golden-red eyes.

Going there wouldn't be difficult, and dealing with the crisis would be a simple matter of lifting a finger. However, she wasn't a free agent, so she still needed to discuss it with her superiors.

A short while later, she dialed the contact information for Azure Star:

"Senior, have you observed anything unusual in Qishan City?"

"I'm sorry, there's been fighting in Jiangxi lately, and most of our energy has been focused there. We don't have much information about what's happening in Jiangdong. At least on the surface, nothing seems out of the ordinary."

"Then, may I make a trip to Qishan?"

"Don't go. Qishan was relatively peaceful for a while, so it's normal for a relatively strong calamity beast to emerge. However, we can't be sure whether they've abandoned Qishan or are waiting for an opportunity."

Doing less means fewer mistakes, and doing nothing means no mistakes, especially when the defender is holed up in a bunker.

"However, the fourth-tier forces in Qishan are all preoccupied with that calamity beast. If another B-rank calamity beast were to appear at this time, the entire city could be destroyed..."

Although Qishan City is slated for abandonment, most of its population has not yet been relocated, so it is too early to give it up now.

"After all, it's a small city, so there shouldn't be any B-level monsters appearing there anytime soon... As long as you don't go, the overall situation there is probably safer than Changming City."

Azure Star paused for a moment, knowing that Jin Yu wouldn't like such words, and continued:

"Don't worry too much, we'll make the arrangements in a bit."

"oh..."

"By the way, didn't we say before that Miss Wu'an wouldn't be active in Changming City anymore? Which direction is she heading now?" Azure Star asked again.

Previously, Azure Star knew there was a trap in Qishan and had considered having Wu'an test it out.

After all, Wu'an herself is just an exquisite doll, not in any danger of death, and the magical girl who controls her is very powerful, so she might be able to eliminate the Lei Gang of Qishan.

That way, we wouldn't have to give up that city.

"Miss Wu'an has only agreed not to continue hunting disaster beasts in Changming City. Although she has been lured to Qishan City, there is no news of her whereabouts at the moment."

Jin Feng reported that she didn't have money for a train ticket, but it's unlikely that a magical girl of that level wouldn't have money... It's also unclear whether she sneaked off or is hiding in Changming City.

"I see... I understand. Ultimately, it's her decision how she acts, and we can't force her; however, Xiao Jinyu, you absolutely must not go to Qishan, and it's best not to leave Changming City. As long as you stay in Changming City, you'll be safe."

"Hmm...uh-huh," Jin Yu responded listlessly, unable to voice any objection.

After the call ended, Jin Yu briefly responded to the Qishan City General Affairs Bureau:

[Awaiting further arrangements from the General Administration.]

After a short workday, with nothing planned for the afternoon, I couldn't help but think about things in Muming's place.

"I don't know what he was thinking, suddenly wanting to go on a trip."

This is actually a good thing. Traveling means wanting to relax and unwind, which shows that he is pursuing a better mental state.

However, travel is a luxury, especially in Jiangdong and Jiangxi. Only Jiangbei, as the rear area, is in a better situation. Train tickets between Jiangbei and the interior are not nearly as expensive as those in Jiangdong and Jiangxi.

After all, Jiangbei is relatively safe.

She opened "Xinda" and saw that Mu Ming had sent her a message.

A receipt and a notice.

Jin Yu fell silent. She remembered that she had just rejected Mu Ming's "approval" application this morning. Why was he buying tickets?

Even if he bought a ticket, he can't get out—no, the problem is, where did he get the money to buy a ticket?

Jin Yu quickly checked his account and found a large remittance, but couldn't find the specific source; he only saw that the remittance came from another city.

Although it would be easy to find out by using her authority as the city's head, this would exceed the scope of a "guardian's" authority.

Fortunately, this sum of money was also legal income certified by the Bureau of Statistics, which ruled out the possibility that Mu Ming was cheating or swindling.

[Without approval, you can't leave the city even if you have a ticket. Also, where did you get so much money?]

[I earned it myself.]

Mu Ming gave a selective response.

"You earned it yourself...?" Jin Yu felt that these words should never have come out of Mu Ming's mouth.

Why should we go out and earn money when we can eat our own food?

Is it to improve your quality of life?

I still feel like I don't have enough money each month...

Why do I have to earn the money myself...?

No, no—

Jin Yu suddenly shook her head. The problem was that Mu Ming had bought a ticket, but without approval, she couldn't leave the city. What did it mean that she issued a ticket to herself?

After a moment's thought, Jin Yu's face darkened, and her heavy breathing caused her chest to heave. After a long while, she finally managed to utter a sentence:

"That wretched little rascal..."

How dare they scheme against her?

What's so great about tourism? Changming City is already quite big, with mountains and rivers. Although there aren't that many places, it's definitely enough for him to have fun.

It would be fine if they went out, but they had to go to such a small place as Qishan City.

What's worth going there?

Moreover, there are lurking dangers—no, the dangers are directed at Jin Yu, but not at the ordinary people there.

Rather, given Qishan City's status, the recent emergence of a powerful calamity beast indicates that Qishan City will remain in a relatively peaceful state for a considerable period of time.

Just as Azure Star said, it's even safer than Changming City.

"That doesn't make sense... Regardless of whether it's safe or not, there's no need to take this extra risk."

Jin Yu immediately decided to dissuade Mu Ming from going to Qishan City, but just as she was about to do so, her fingers stopped.

Is Qishan City dangerous? It doesn't seem dangerous, but it should be, right? Is it dangerous or not?

Jin Yu found it strange that his thoughts started to fight each other.

"Qishan City is dangerous, but it's worth going to, we absolutely have to go!"

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She slapped her forehead, wondering why such an absurd thought had popped into her head.

"Is Qishan City really dangerous?" she murmured, realizing that she had lost her ability to judge the matter.

How strange...

"Fine, since Senior Azure Star said the danger only applies to me, then it should be safe for others."

After reluctantly choosing a compromise, the confusion in my mind finally subsided a little.

Just as she was about to ponder the cause of this chaos, Jin Yu's gaze became vacant, and after a few seconds of stunned silence, she confirmed it again:

"Qishan City is dangerous; I can't go there myself, but others don't care. Only by staying in Changming am I safe."

Having finally settled on her idea, Jin Yu was able to focus on the task at hand:

"You're already...able to... support yourself..."

Jin Yu typed the words, his finger hovering over the "send" button, but he didn't press it.

Although I really want to say something sarcastic to him...

But Mu Ming suddenly earned such a large sum of money through legitimate channels, and he's also a dishonest kid. If I tell him this, he might just use it as an excuse to cut off his family's monthly allowance, and then I'll feel less confident when I go to him later...

Jin Yu deleted the typed text.

"It seems... there's really no way to stop him..."

Unless I act completely unreasonable—but how could I possibly act unreasonable towards him?

"Tourism" was a legitimate reason; he even paid for his own train ticket...

If I force him not to "approve," wouldn't that be me targeting him?

"Tsk..."

She frowned in annoyance, bit her lip lightly, and finally replied:

Let's go out for dinner tonight. I want to talk to you about the "approval."

Why do I need to say it specifically? Isn't it just a matter of saying it in a sentence...?

Without even making a special trip, or even considering meeting me, they just left like that?

That's outrageous.

This is a long trip...

[Since this is your first time traveling far from home, there are some reminders that need to be given in person.]

Jin Yu quickly settled the matter to prevent the foolish child from saying anything inhumane.