Chapter 33: War Is Coming - 33
Zhou Fan and Yipeng didn't do much since it was already night time. Zhou Fan went inside to cultivate while Yipeng chose to stare at the stars. He had heard stories and seen drawings but he was the only elf in 3500 years to actually look at the stars.
The night passed quickly and Zhou Fan even managed to break into the 3rd level of core formation. Although a small difference, there was a huge change in his power level.
When Zhou Fan went outside, he noticed that Yipeng was passed out on the ground. Zhou Fan let him sleep since he probably spent all night looking at the stars. He didn't waste any time as he left to go to the library for work. On his way there, he noticed that the streets were relatively empty. Even though he felt it was weird, Zhou Fan didn't stop as he continued to walk to work.
Zhou Fan quickly made it to the doors, however when he tried to open them, they wouldn't budge. He then peered through the door but couldn't see any lit lamps. It was only then that Zhou Fan noticed the piece of paper stuck on the door.
'Library closed due to recent events.'
When Zhou Fan read this, he was utterly confused. 'Did something happen while I was down in the caves?' Zhou Fan thought.
Zhou Fan looked behind him and saw a random person walking on the street. It was an old lady who needed a cane to get around.
"Excuse me ma'am. What's going on around here? Why is the library closed?" Zhou Fan asked.
"You don't know? Have you been living under a rock? The truth empire and the boundless empire have declared a state of war and the closest kingdom is the wishan kingdom. The truth empires troops are on their way here. They'll be here in 7 days. Naturally, our empire, the boundless empires troops are on their way. They'll be here in 4 days. Half the town has fled and 90% will probably leave before a week has passed. Not me though. I've been here since I was born. I'll be dam*ed if I leave just because a bunch of whacked-out out hippies decide to attack us." She said.
Zhou Fan almost couldn't hold back his laugh. The truth empire has been known as a hippie-like place since 100 years ago. Although there are few hippies, it's a common insult used by people of the boundless empire.
However, very quickly Zhou Fan became solemn. Such a war is enough to kill millions. Also, there hasn't been a war between top 10 kingdoms in 200 years. Not to mention that both kingdoms are in the top 5. This news was enough to shake the world!
"What?! I know the tensions have been high but it shouldn't have caused a war. Did anything happen." Zhou Fan asked.
"Have you seriously been living under a rock?" She said, confused.
"Technically yes." Zhou Fan said. He was a mile underground after all. There was surely one rock that he was under.
"Weirdo. Anyway, the 3rd princess was killed while she was visiting the truth kingdom." She stated.
!?!?
Zhou Fan was dumbfounded when he heard that. No wonder a war is happening. Everyone knew that the emperor doted on the 3rd princess the most. There's no doubt, this is an all out war!
After asking the old lady a couple more questions, Zhou Fan went back to the courtyard. When he arrived, he saw that Yipeng was awake. However, he was just sitting there.
Zhou Fan realized that there was nothing to do in his courtyard. Not even eat. After all, he didn't store any food here. Also, Yipeng didn't dare go out on his own.
After saying hello, Zhou Fan told him about the war happening. After hearing all the details, Yipeng was also surprised. He was also confused.
"Why would the truth empire kill the princess? They should know that it would cause an all out war. It's likely that both sides would suffer devastating losses regardless of who wins or loses." Yipeng asked.
Zhou Fan had also thought of that earlier. He also felt it didn't make any sense.
"Perhaps the truth empire didn't kill her. Maybe someone was trying to start a war?" Zhou Fan sounded out then continued. "Either way, the war is happening. Peace talks were never an option."
Putting the war to the back of his mind, Zhou Fan left the courtyard with Yipeng. He checked out his mailbox while leaving and saw some coins along with a note from Lu Chen.
It read, 'This is 3 months pay. Sorry you didn't get to work long before this happened. Most of the higher ups, including me, are evacuating. Take this money and save yourself.'
Zhou Fan nodded after reading the letter and decided to buy food and clothes. Along with the around 50 silver Lu Chen sent and the god from his discovery, Zhou Fan had plenty of money to spend.
They went out to the busiest part of the city which now had no more than 10 people in view not counting the vendors. Zhou Fan walked up to one of the shops and spent 15 silver on savable food. Because of the war, everything was much cheaper and Zhou Fan bought 6 months of food.
Although 15 silver may seem low, most people only made that in 6 months.
After food shopping, they went to the clothes store and bought some clothes for each of them. Zhou Fan also bought Yipeng some hats and toboggans.
Afterwards, they walked around while Zhou Fan introduced the city. They ended up at a park where a few old men Yipeng's age were playing a game called chess. Yipeng walked up to them and became friends in no time. They taught him and Zhou Fan how to play. Although Yipeng was interested in the game, Zhou Fan got bored since no one could beat him after 3 games.
SInce Yipeng was having fun, Zhou Fan left him there and went home. He decided to spend the next few days cultivating.
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