[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-survival-the-tower-witch-with-an-e-rank-t":3,"chapter-global-survival-the-tower-witch-with-an-e-rank-t-global-survival-the-tower-witch-with-an-e-rank-t-chapter-82":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Survival: The Tower Witch with an E-Rank Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1374377,1818,"Chapter 82: Investigation Begins","global-survival-the-tower-witch-with-an-e-rank-t-chapter-82",82,"\u003Cp>The Mana Turbulence came quickly and left just as fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was everyone's second time experiencing it, they all acted quite calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, humanity's greatest strength was adaptability. Even though this was the second Mana Turbulence, the massive reduction in population that happened the first time did not occur again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least according to the World Channel, the daily death toll was maintained at a mere five digits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident that everyone had grown accustomed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This damn Mana Turbulence is finally over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. To be honest, during the Great Chill, I thought it was already over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! The chill hasn't ended!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that this Great Chill wasn't caused by the Mana Turbulence? But rather, the chill and the Mana Turbulence just coincidentally happened at the same time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it all! I thought I could go out and explore once the Mana Turbulence ended. I've wasted so much Kerosene these past few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't even mention it, I'm in the same boat. I thought everything would be fine once we survived it, but who knew the Great Chill would still be here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This won't do. I need to go out and gather materials to prepare for the upcoming Mana Tide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going too. I'd rather freeze to death out there than face the Mana Tide unprepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first morning after the week-long Mana Turbulence ended, just as people were joyfully celebrating its conclusion, they realized that things weren't as simple as they had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snow was still falling. Although it had lightened somewhat, it showed no signs of stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight remained exactly as it had been over the past few days—completely devoid of warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick layers of snow seemed to have buried people's hopes entirely, remaining right where it was, mocking everyone who still harbored expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, some individuals still mustered the courage to step out of their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among this group of people who ventured outside, there existed an entirely contrasting group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the agreed-upon day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few days of rest and reorganization, Li Wufeng arrived outside the cave, accompanied by Zhao Doulai, Cam, and Lysara. Each of them carried a long mountaineering backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three were carefully selected by Li Wufeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did they possess combat talents, but they also had combat experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, Lysara possessed a scouting talent called 'Sensing'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was only D-rank and its detection range wasn't very far, it was still better than nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, a massive amount of snow had accumulated at the cave entrance, but the vines used for concealment had not been destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this alone, it meant that at least no monsters had run out from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was also entirely possible that there were simply no monsters inside at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will that external helper arrive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the cave entrance and noticing they were the first ones there, Zhao Doulai asked Li Wufeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not sure. Shang Chuan only told us to gather here at 8 o'clock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wufeng shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the four of them had no choice but to wait right there in the freezing snow. If they hadn't all chugged a dose of cold resistance Potion before leaving, they would probably be hugging their arms and stomping their feet for warmth by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at that moment, a violent gust of wind swept past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shielding his head with his hands and narrowing his eyes, Li Wufeng saw a person descend from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man looked to be about thirty years old, dressed in a well-tailored suit, and appeared exceedingly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, are you Mr. Li Huai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the arrival, Li Wufeng immediately stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Huai nodded and then glanced at the nearby cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shang Chuan already filled me in on the details. Is this the cave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's head inside and take a look first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of Li Huai's hand, a gust of wind severed all the vines, revealing the pitch-black cave entrance. He then strode straight inside without the slightest hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wufeng, should we follow him inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Doulai asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... let's follow him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Huai act so rashly, Li Wufeng was left with no other option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, right after stepping inside, he glanced back at a tree along the path they had come from. Only then did he take out a Magic Carriage Lantern from the bundle on his back, turn around, and follow the others deeper inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after they entered, a person suddenly darted out from that very tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person had a frail physique and held a crossbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto. That was his name, and he was Li Wufeng's contingency plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Huai had any ulterior motives or tried to make a move against them, Otto would be their final hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the trick Li Huai just displayed looked genuinely impressive and was certainly worthy of an S-rank talent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wufeng was certain that if Li Huai actually attacked, Otto would absolutely have the confidence to save them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the pitch-black cave, Li Huai's group advanced cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been walking for about an hour already, but let alone monsters, they hadn't even seen a single blade of grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was completely barren. Calling it desolate would be an understatement; it was utterly primeval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Doulai stabbed an iron rod with a glowing tip into the ground. He did this at every fork in the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This not only prevented them from getting lost but also ensured they wouldn't tread the same path twice while exploring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their rest over the past few days hadn't just been simple relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, considering this was an unlit cave, they had prepared quite a few things in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Young Master Shang footed the bill for all this equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When is this going to end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After placing the marker, Zhao Doulai complained aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It truly is boring. Have you found anything on your end, Wufeng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Huai nodded, completely agreeing with Zhao Doulai's sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had been quite looking forward to a 'grand battle', but to his surprise, they hadn't encountered a single thing. It was incredibly depressing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he directed his question to the leader of this exploration mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No discoveries at all, but there's a very high chance this cave is a mine shaft.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wufeng lifted the lantern in his hand, bringing it close to the cave wall to illuminate this section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Why a mine shaft instead of a tunnel connecting to somewhere else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Huai was actually quite surprised by Li Wufeng's answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, the cave walls were simply too uniform. It didn't look like a mine shaft with its typically pockmarked walls, nor were there any support structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how you looked at it, it didn't seem like a mine shaft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Li Wufeng was so certain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I can't really explain it. Just treat it as intuition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was a seven or eight-year age gap between Li Wufeng and Li Huai, there wasn't the kind of generational gap one would normally expect from such an age difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, under their current circumstances, very few people would even have such a so-called generational gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, if it's intuition, then I can't exactly argue with that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Huai shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were all sorts of bizarre and wonderful talents in this world. If the other party used intuition as an explanation, there was nothing he could say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you think the area we are in right now is significantly larger than the entrance we came through?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Wufeng pointed it out, Li Huai finally realized that their current location indeed seemed a bit larger than the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-06-05T21:58:31.955Z",1,"novelbin.me","204b9fda774f4c7b0e5827e5aa8590af469184e7904bccc7818e6c296486fb8e","global-survival-the-tower-witch-with-an-e-rank-t-chapter-83","global-survival-the-tower-witch-with-an-e-rank-t-chapter-81",965,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-the-tower-witch-with-an-e-rank-t-cover.jpg"]