Chapter 815: Chapter 12: I Came First
As the most diligent journalist in Fantasy Land, Wenwen actually has some skills.
Though the news described the sudden appearance of the sky-covering giant tree in a sensational manner, along with a myriad of irresponsible and unfounded speculations, it also disclosed some valuable clues—
That is, she tried to investigate this colossal tree standing between heaven and earth, and managed to gather some observational data.
For instance, the exact location of this tree is unknown, it’s unclear where it is rooted, and it seems no matter where you look from in Fantasy Land, the image appears the same, and even the distance remains unchanged...
She attempted to use her incredible speed to sprint towards the direction of the giant tree in one go, but she couldn’t get closer. After a few attempts, she suspected whether this thing was a fixed projection or an actual entity in existence...
Moreover, it casts no shadow during the day and makes no sound when called—
These phenomena also seem to confirm the unusual nature of this giant tree, adding to the doubts about its existence as a physical entity.
Of course, there’s some substance, but not much. Mainly because the time was too rushed, to not delay the news timeliness, Wenwen could only rush out her current findings, saying she would update the latest situation in real time... It seems she’s prepared to use this mutation event as long-term material for the foreseeable future.
"You’re getting smarter... This kid is terrifying, must not be left alone."
Gu Mo muttered softly, casually flipping through other pages.
The other news seemed quite dull, but it still showed a bit of Fantasy Land’s current trends, and there was information about the Underworld’s recent situation, as well as the reprint and analysis of the Higan Institute’s "Three Adjustments to Hell’s New Policies" document recently issued...
Though Wenwen might have simply lacked enough news to fill the pages, so she had no choice but to gather material every day from otherworldly domains, posting whatever she got.
But it’s somewhat useful, at least allowing the readers to get an overview of the Celestial Realm, Netherworld, Hell, Underworld... the recent developments in various places.
"Tch, what’s there to see in this!"
A voice tinged with suppressed anger sounded, and Gu Mo put down the newspaper, just in time to see a white-haired, red-eyed girl walking in from outside.
Having just stepped into the Temple School and seeing him reading the newspaper, Fujiwara no Meihong became even more irritated, and said in exasperation, "You’d better not read these things. You’ve just arrived in Fantasy Land and don’t understand anything... Be careful not to be misled by that crow."
"Oh, I already knew that..."
Gu Mo nodded, not denying it. He obviously knew this issue.
After all, the Tengu clan was once his intelligence network. Though not professional, he roughly understood how outrageous these guys who love exchanging information amongst themselves could be. Filtering through authority, one piece of information could contain ten rumors.
"Hmph, what do you mean you already knew? If you really did, you wouldn’t be reading this stuff..." Fujiwara no Meihong scoffed at this, thinking he had only been in Fantasy Land for less than half a month, how could he have known earlier?
"Miss Fujiwara, you seem quite angry..." Gu Mo thoughtfully examined the white-haired girl’s expression, "Is it because of that Bamboo Forest barbecue news?"
In another sizable section of the newspaper, it recorded a fire that happened last evening in the Lost Bamboo Forest, where it seemed this girl got into a fight with Princess Kaguya shortly after rushing out, both suffering mutual destruction...
The photo captured them both sitting opposite each other amidst the ruins and ashes, eating.
In the photo, the white-haired girl was taking big angry bites of food, as if treating it as a fictional enemy. As for Her Highness the princess, she remained her graceful and noble self, with a smile that resembled a fox that had just stolen a chicken, with mischievous glints hidden in her rose-red eyes...
But none of this is important—
Under Wenwen’s clever and misleading writing, it’s easy for the readers to think that the barbecue ingredients came from body parts shattered during their fight...
Alright, this Crow Tengu certainly is a talent. When Gu Mo saw this, he didn’t know how to comment. Those unaware of the inside story might end up making the face of a subway elder looking at a smartphone, for this is how rumors are often born.
"Hmph! I was just tired out from fighting that bitch Kaguya, and it happened that Ling Xian sent something over, so I just ate some..." Speaking of this, Fujiwara no Meihong’s face immediately turned dark, clenching her fists tightly, "Barbecue?! Next time, I’ll roast her wings instead!"
Already very angry, having to be portrayed like that by this Crow Tengu.
She naturally felt her blood pressure rising.
Gu Mo said nothing definitive, not commenting on the white-haired girl’s idea of catching Wenwen, but casually changed the subject: "Have some food first, Miss Fujiwara, there’s breakfast here..." He gestured to the table where steaming hot dishes were still placed.
"Why buy so much? Can you finish it?" The white-haired girl glanced over and, without being polite, grabbed a bun and took a bite.
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