Chapter 2639 - 2634: The Eight Malicious Women (10)
Chapter 2639: Chapter 2634: The Eight Malicious Women (10)
Get off the car? Is it that serious?
The situation has suddenly changed ahead of the checkpoint.
One moment they were discussing how to part ways after reaching the destination, and before even finishing a yawn, they are now being forced to stop?
Chief Yuan’s words were undoubtedly shocking, and considering the recent circumstances, it didn’t seem like he was joking to lighten the mood.
Fu Qian gazed ahead and couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.
"Is it really necessary?"
On the other side, Nepheli straightforwardly voiced her doubts about this decision.
"No other way, the road’s blocked."
Yuan Shan shook her head, clearly very firm in her decision.
She was not wrong strictly speaking; Fu Qian looked ahead and saw that the already narrow road was now blocked by a man-made checkpoint.
"You mean these cones?"
Although they were rather simple, they left him astonished.
Indeed, not even a horizontal bar, this so-called checkpoint was composed of only four rubber barriers lined up to block the way.
The guardhouse beside it continued the same style seen along the way — totally unattended.
"Yes, it clearly signifies no passage."
Yuan Shan nodded in confirmation, stating that was the reason.
So conscientious about following traffic rules? As expected from a scenario seemingly linked to one’s will.
Certainly, Yuan Shan wasn’t considered a model citizen; on one hand, Fu Qian was sure there was more to the story, and on the other, he couldn’t help but praise himself a bit.
"Can’t we just move it away? There’s obviously no one guarding... or do you mean moving it would trigger something significant?"
Nepheli obviously considered this, but she continued to question, as her reasoning was also logical.
This flimsy checkpoint was nothing compared to the chasms before — just a mild hurdle to cross, then they were on the open road.
In this situation, not to mention secretly maneuvering through the obstacles, even bolder drivers might run over them if watched.
"Of course you can, and there’d be no commotion..."
Not sure if Nepheli was truly clueless or pretending, Yuan Shan glanced her way and replied expressionlessly.
"But that’s where the problem lies: By passing the checkpoint in a non-compliant manner, we’d only reach the rear of the checkpoint but cannot leave this place."
...
So this is already the exit? That was quite quick indeed.
Yuan Shan’s meaning was not hard to grasp, and in the silence, Fu Qian regarded the simple checkpoint again, noting how its aura seemed different.
How to leave this place wasn’t explicitly answered, but the method could be seen as special earlier on.
Despite being a troupe of supermen, they must take a vehicle.
Faced with a blocking gorge, they had to fill it in rather than jump, not even carrying the vehicle over.
Clearly, there was heavy symbolism here: to summarize, one must take a vehicle and reach a place via the normal driving mode to possibly complete this exit process.
The current situation undoubtedly verifies this judgment.
Even the checkpoint can’t be breached, you must park as instructed and seek a legitimate passage.
Otherwise, no punishment may arise, but one will still wander this dimension, trapped inside.
"Is there another way?"
As Nepheli fell silent, Wen Li, who hadn’t spoken, finally offered a suggestion.
"Unfortunately, no, this is the only road."
Regrettably, Yuan Shan’s response remained firm, and she even turned off the engine as she spoke.
"Then how are we supposed to get through when it’s blocked?"
Though she didn’t stop her, Nepheli also didn’t agree easily, instead confirming the plan.
Putting up these things makes it impassable, and if it’s the only exit, isn’t that being trapped?
"Wait... wait for this thing to be moved by the guard."
Yuan Shan maintained her calm demeanor like a seasoned driver.
"Someone actually works here?"
Nepheli looked quite surprised.
"Kind of, haven’t you seen him during your time being stuck inside?"
Yuan Shan nodded, both confirming it and curious about her experience.
...
"No."
Nepheli clearly didn’t want to elaborate on why she appeared here and why she needed help to leave.
Confronted by Yuan Shan’s query, she simply denied it after a brief silence.
"But that doesn’t necessarily mean... we have to get out of the car?
"If we just stay here, can’t we leave as soon as the person returns? Surely you don’t need to find a place to eat?"
With a slight frown, she still challenged Yuan Shan’s arrangement, and her suggestion seemed reasonable.
Even if they didn’t actively search for the guard, there seemed no need to exit while waiting?
No one seemed frail enough to starve after a missed meal; why not just sit here with the engine off?
"Indeed no need — do you need to?"
The notion of eating garnered some agreement, with even Wen Li speaking up.
Though next moment, she turned to Fu Qian, inquiring about his situation.
Among the group, clearly his case stood out.
"Hmm... not very hungry."
Suddenly receiving such concern, Fu Qian wasn’t overwhelmed, evaluating earnestly and stating he could hold on.
"No need to force yourself, there might actually be someplace to eat nearby."
Wen Li, unwilling to mistreat a captive, shook her head, opening the car door, and her eyes finally fell on another brown car by the roadside.
It was the only somewhat intact car seen along the way.
...
"Yes, I think this car, like us, probably came in from outside... as for the reason, you can speculate amongst yourselves."
Indeed, next moment Yuan Shan confirmed that car was the reason.
"Here for him? Seems like we just mentioned this issue."
Nepheli reacted quickly, as Yuan Shan spoke, she glanced at Fu Qian, directly suspecting the influence from the Academy, harboring ill intentions.
"Then it indeed seems we need to get out and check, otherwise who knows when this obstacle will be lifted..."
And with a sigh, she too decided to join the disembark party.
"Yes, especially since it seems to be an invitation of sorts."
Quickly reaching a consensus, Yuan Shan expressed her relief, frankly noting getting out was precisely to find possible passengers from that empty car.
One can forgo eating, but can you tolerate a blatantly targeted group wandering about?
Could this checkpoint’s block and the absent guard be unrelated to this car?
Sitting here foolishly was clearly the most idiotic course, a total forfeit of initiative.
"Let’s go, I know a nice place nearby."