The Witch's Imaginary Land: Redemption Comes After Sticking Together

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After careful research, Jiang Kehan ​​discovered that Witch Gold, the currency normally used by witches, has very stable purchasing power. The ratio of each Witch Gold to the currency in her previous life is about 1:16. Moreover, because the witch world is rich in resources, apart from consumption for improving strength, other prices are generally low.

She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the 800 Witch Gold social subsidies in her account.

In a certain sense, this was the highest "salary" she had ever received in a month, which, converted to the old currency, was a full 12800!

However, when she saw the four zeros after the price tag of the portable space spell she liked, her lips twitched.

I can't afford it, goodbye!

Jiang Kehan ​​picked up her witch's broom, pushed open the dormitory door, and felt a refreshing breeze blowing outside, which lessened the sense of urgency that was weighing on her heart.

She sat on the broom, pulling herself upwards, and then excitedly increased her magical output. If the broom hadn't had its own protective spell, she would have been pushed off by the strong air resistance.

Who says a broom won't work? This is perfect!

Jiang Kehan ​​felt the roar of the sonic boom and discovered that the broom could emit different colors with magic, and even the trail of smoke could be customized. This was really cool!

No wonder there are "speeding gangs" that race brooms at night, and even more advanced hunting item races where witches attack each other indiscriminately in the air, while on the ground are placed races or prey that are judged guilty. Each kill earns a different amount of points, and the witches who survive at the end are ranked according to their points. The top few receive rich rewards and also gain fame.

However, Jiang Kehan ​​did not speed for long before she slowed down. She looked around and examined the surrounding buildings and witch.

The planet was surprisingly large, and the number of witches was relatively small, which meant that Jiang Kehan ​​didn't see many witches riding brooms.

However, they all have their own unique characteristics. The seemingly young little witch likes to ride witch brooms with her friends, and laughter can be heard from time to time.

The older witches tend to travel alone, riding their brooms as they please. Some rely entirely on their magical senses to navigate, while leisurely sipping tea and browsing their terminals.

Some unconventional witches even stand directly on brooms, exuding an air of superiority.

The visible sky islands are not large, generally around 200 to 300 square meters, and the larger ones do not exceed 1000 square decimeters. These are the witch's self-built sky islands. The advantage is that if you have the ability to build them, you only need to pay for the materials. This is also Jiang Kehan's next goal.

As Jiang Kehan ​​gradually approached the commercial sky island, the number of witches around her increased, and a new type of small sky island even emerged—small sky island clusters.

They are distributed in an orderly manner around the commercial sky island, which is one of the symbols of the witch's modernization. More witches are willing to squeeze into one area with others for work and other reasons. Some of them are even dozens of hectares in size, with dozens of households gathered together, creating a unique ecological environment.

And right in the middle is Jiang Kehan's destination, Sky Island Street.

The small commercial floating island established by the "Wish Society" completely overturned Jiang Kehan's understanding of floating islands.

It consists of three rings arranged vertically to form a special cylinder, and the hollow area in the middle is the source of most goods and materials—the broken space.

Shattered spaces are peculiar regions that arose before the modern era, during the period of witches' frenzied expansion. They tore apart some less valuable universes and stuffed them directly into their own universes, thus creating these regions. They usually have their own small ecosystems and are also places for domestication and hunting.

Jiang Kehan ​​could see witches riding earth dragons, dragging goods, suddenly appearing from the middle every now and then returning and disappearing.

The "Wish Society" is a small society, and the fragmented space it operates is not large, only able to support a simple commercial area. The overall style of the top floor is like a medieval village, with many taverns on this floor, which are places for eating, drinking and lodging.

The middle section appears much more professional, with a gray-black base and shops resembling clusters of crystals, crafted with unique crystals to create a gorgeous and elegant appearance. Many capable witches have been invited by the "Wish Society" to open shops here, which are places to buy magic-related items.

The bottom is much more interesting. From the outside, you can only see completely enclosed rock. Only by stepping inside can you know what's inside. This place is called the Witch's Black Market, one of the best places for witches to sell their spoils and things of unknown origin.

Considering that her stomach had been growling for a long time, Jiang Kehan ​​decided to go to the top floor to eat something first.

She landed on the small floating platforms scattered around her, which were where witches landed and took off, and were also available for rent.

Upon landing, a witch dressed in business attire greeted them, asking in a slightly gentle tone, "Hello, would you like to apply for the space rental service?"

"Could you introduce it to me?" Jiang Kehan ​​got off the broom and looked at the other person with a slight doubt.

"We offer a 1-cubic-meter space wristband for rent, which you can take home. Once you arrive, you just need to activate the location tracking on it, and someone will come to pick it up." The salesperson explained the service to Jiang Kehan ​​with a professional smile. "In addition, no matter how heavy the items you store are, the weight of the wristband remains the same, making it perfect for shopping."

Jiang Kehan ​​was somewhat tempted; it sounded good. However, her biggest concern was the price.

"What's the price?"

Seeing that Jiang Kehan ​​had already started asking about the price, the waiter's smile became even more sincere, and he said with practiced words, "It only costs 0.5 Witch Gold. If you add 0.25 Witch Gold, we will give you a free broom storage service originally worth 0.5 Witch Gold."

"That's equivalent to adding 0.25 Witch Gold for rent, right?" Jiang Kehan ​​was a little speechless, but considering that she really needed something to carry her daily necessities, she paid without hesitation. Then, she took the space bracelet handed to her by the other party, put it on her other hand, and walked up the stairs that looked like they were made of white clouds.

As soon as she stepped on it, she felt her feet being enveloped by clouds, and then she was automatically carried upstairs, quickly reaching the top floor.

The area upstairs was much more lively, with many witches enjoying afternoon tea at small tables set up outside the shop, and some even browsing through paper books.

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at the witch flipping through the paper books with some surprise and a sense of awe.

The terminal network is not omnipotent; it cannot display information related to the Great Witch. Therefore, in the homes of high-level witches, there are books made of special paper, which are symbols of witch power and wealth.

That's why there are study rooms in dormitories. However, this one is probably not the Great Witch. Many witches also have the habit of writing paper books. Whether it's deliberately imitating the Great Witch or recording knowledge that they don't want to spread, it can't hide the value of the knowledge in the books.

These books will be passed down to the next generation, and borrowing them requires significant effort.

Jiang Kehan ​​recalled her empty bookshelf and secretly vowed that one day she would fill it up.

However, her stomach rumbled at that very moment, making her blush. She went into a hotel, deciding to fill her stomach first.

Chapter 9 Food

The shop is called Red Sand, and its interior is decorated in a Western style, with all-wood furniture, various plants hanging on the walls, and heads of different wild animals, making it look very wild.

The menu is a blackboard hanging behind the service counter, with today's menu written on it in white chalk.

This shop emphasizes freshness; the daily menu depends entirely on what prey is delivered from the shattered space, so handwritten menus are convenient and reasonable.

Jiang Kehan ​​stared at the elegant handwriting on the blackboard, her lips twitching slightly.

Bloody cactus juice, Yue+Yi1qi tumor doctor deleted Er'er (two) roasted earth dragon, volcanic lava carbon poured fairy dragon fish, what are these?

Fortunately, although these dishes looked expensive, they were actually quite cheap, so Jiang Kehan ​​only ordered some dishes that looked more reliable.

"A serving of black pepper yak beef, um... I'd like a large portion! Also, some stir-fried melon pasta, and for drinks, please have a refreshing herbal juice."

After ordering, Jiang Kehan ​​found a table and sat down. Soon, she could smell the aroma of meat coming from the kitchen.

She couldn't help but swallow, feeling a sense of anticipation.

Soon, the dishes were served one after another. The first dish was black pepper yak, which was served on a huge plate the size of two washbasins, containing about one-third of the yak's back.

The magically controlled flames brought just the right amount of scorching heat, the full Maillard reaction produced a rich aroma of meat, and the peppercorns the size of sand, combined with the enormous size of the ingredients, all of which strongly impacted Jiang Kehan's mind. She hesitated for a moment before tentatively speaking.

"Is this the Black Pepper Yak Stew with Snow Mountain that I ordered for 2 Witch Gold?"

The waiter nodded naturally. Seeing that Jiang Kehan ​​seemed puzzled, he assumed the customer thought the portion was too small, so he added, "This is the only size our large portion is. After all, Chiresha relies on exquisite craftsmanship and seasoning. If you feel it's not enough, you can order other dishes to try. I guarantee you'll have a completely new experience."

Jiang Kehan ​​was both amused and exasperated. Was it really normal for there to be so much meat on her body?

Clearly, she had underestimated the witch's appetite; before the second dish even arrived, she had already eaten almost half of it.

These tiny black peppercorns, about the size of sand, have only a slightly charred aroma. They taste as smooth as sugar, but when you bite into them, they make a soft "crunch" sound. Paired with yak meat from the snow mountain, which is coated with something like honey, the crispy skin and chewy meat made her grab the ribs and start gnawing on them, with juices covering her hands and mouth.

The second course was a bowl of fried cucumber pasta. The fried cucumber is a special dish made by dipping the pasta in milk and honey and frying it until golden brown. It is paired with slightly sour desert cucumber, creating a wonderful trio in your mouth. The chewy pasta adds a unique texture and flavor.

Delicious! Jiang Kehan ​​finished the black pepper yak beef gravy clean, then began to slurp it down in a frenzy, finally letting out a satisfied burp, completely content.

At this moment, the bottle of refreshing herb juice was served, containing a full 2 ​​liters.

She took a small sip of the refreshing herb juice. It was cool and slightly sour, with a light tingling sensation at the end, which was very refreshing.

"This is what it means to be alive!" Jiang Kehan ​​couldn't help but laugh.

After paying the bill, she left the store and took the elevator to the second floor again.

It's much quieter here than on the first floor, and there are fewer witches coming and going. It's not because things are expensive here, but because witches' products are always of very high quality. There's absolutely no need to repurchase or replace them for at least several decades. Plus, witches always use their own ingenuity to handcraft their products, so the demand is low.

Jiang Kehan ​​made a simple shopping list for herself. In addition to the consumables commonly used by witches, the most noteworthy items were the protective magic wand and the witch battle suit.

She was looking for a shop with reasonable prices when she suddenly spotted a strange little shop in a corner. The shop's sign was crooked and read "Anthony's Little Shop," though some of the words were obscured by dust.

However, for some inexplicable reason, Jiang Kehan ​​stopped and looked at the small shop, feeling that something inside was attracting her.

She chose to follow her intuition and went into it.

The shop was simple and small. The owner, Anthony, was cleaning the small bookshelf behind her and did not notice Jiang Kehan's arrival.

"Excuse me, what do you sell here?"

Jiang Kehan ​​was inexplicably a little reserved, but she still asked the question in a calm and polite manner.

"Oh?" The other person turned around, holding a feather blanket of unknown material, and a small black cat ball on their shoulder. Jiang Kehan ​​could see that the cat ball was surrounded by a thick shadow, and the cat ball had sharp eyes and a somewhat serious expression.

"Are these cat balls of different species?" Jiang Kehan ​​asked in surprise.

Anthony placed the feather duster on the counter, picked up a small fan to half-cover her face, and wore a gorgeous pink court dress. She looked more like a medieval noblewoman than a witch. The most obvious difference was that she was much taller than Jiang Kehan. She was curiously looking at Jiang Kehan.

"What do I sell? This is a place to sell knowledge—my knowledge, and the knowledge of those who came before me."

Something mysterious about it—that was Jiang Kehan's first impression. She asked hesitantly, "Knowledge?"

Anthony nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and looked at Jiang Kehan ​​with a smile. It had been a long time since she had a strange guest. Was she getting old?

She couldn't help but touch her still delicate face, answering Jiang Kehan's question with a touch of nostalgia.

"Yes, I am a curio restorer. I can use my knowledge to bring curiosities that are almost impossible to repair back to life. However, the probability is no different from gambling. I usually maintain witches' wands or rent out books."

Oddities are things that arise from loopholes in the world. They are almost impossible to imitate and possess unique magical powers. Although some oddities have very strange effects, it does not diminish their rarity and value.

For Jiang Kehan ​​at this moment, strange objects were still too far away. Her eyes were focused on a book on the spine of Antonie's back, with strange patterns woven with silver thread.

"What price must one pay to borrow that Alchemist's Law?"

Jiang Kehan ​​was certain that it was her intuition that had guided her there.

"Hmm?" Antony turned around in confusion, suddenly feeling a little dazed. Would a witch be interested in this book?

She carefully placed the book in her hands and introduced it to Jiang Kehan: "This book was written by Eldek Andrea von Clara, one of the legendary witches. However, the content is very basic knowledge, which is similar to the courses that can be bought on the terminal. In fact, it is not very valuable. This witch made her thoughts public. This book in my hand is also a copy made by someone else."

"If you're interested, I can give you 200 witch gold coins; after all, it's been gathering dust here for many years."

A legendary witch? Jiang Kehan ​​took the book, feeling the ancient simplicity of the history within. Whether it was copied or not didn't matter; knowledge itself was the greatest weight, and perhaps that was the reason this legendary witch made it public.

"Could you tell me about this legendary witch?" She gently turned the specially made page, looking at Antony with a hint of curiosity.

Anthony shook her head and told Jiang Kehan, "We only know that she is far more than just the Great Witch. Everything about her cannot be recorded and disseminated through the virtual network, but her code name has been passed down—the Wind Witch Clara, also known as the First Witch."

Jiang Kehan ​​transferred 200 Witch Gold coins to Antonie without hesitation, and then bowed earnestly to express her gratitude.

"Thank you, I will cherish this book."

Antony saw a reflection of her past self in this book, a book she herself had once held, which eventually led her to become a curio restorer. And where would this witch ultimately be led by her heart?

"It's alright, it's fate."

Jiang Kehan ​​closed the book, and the first page she had just turned to read, "Be yourself, follow yourself."

Chapter 10 The Magic Wand

After saying goodbye to Anthony, Jiang Kehan ​​put "The Alchemist's Law" into her spatial bracelet. She didn't have to worry about it being crushed by other things, as the space inside the bracelet was variable and could be separated like cling film to ensure the integrity of each item.

Perhaps it was luck, but not far from Anthony's shop, Jiang Kehan ​​found a magic item shop with a price-performance ratio that was just right for her. It displayed a lot of exquisite weapons, including swords, staffs, short staffs, and floating cannon sets.