Chapter 120: Knowing How to Care for Gua Gua, She’s a Good Person!

Chapter 120: Knows How to Care for Gua Gua, What a Good Person!

Shen Que immediately tried to calm her down. "Wu Yue, take it easy."

Wu Yue flashed a creepy smile. "What do you mean I'm not calm?"

"Gua!"

Wu Yue whipped her head around. "Did I ask you?! Quit your gua-ing!"

The snow toad was shocked. "Gua?!" Why scold Gua Gua?! Gua good! Human mean!

Wu Yue was furious—both angry and humiliated. Ugh, she'd just poured her heart out over a Snow Lotus, only to realize it was all her own wishful thinking!

The brain-eating parasite and man-eating flower hurried to Wu Yue's side—Mom, don't be sad! You still have us!

Wu Yue took one look at their hideous, nightmare-fuel looks and felt even more sorrowful!

The snow toad tilted its head at Shen Que. "Gua?" Did she take the wrong medicine?

Wu Yue stayed silent, dropping little golden tears, leaving the toad to wonder in the rainforest.

Shen Que, "...She thought you gave her your favorite Snow Lotus and was totally touched. But then she saw you wearing an even better one—it was all her own wishful thinking."

Ugh QAQ, Wu Yue placed the ginseng in front of the snow toad and stomped off sadly.

Before leaving, she shot Shen Que a meaningful look.

Shen Que, "...This ginseng was specially brought as a return gift for you."

Shen Que never imagined that one day he’d become a messenger between a human and a toad, witnessing their cross-species friendship.

The snow toad tilted its head again, "Gua~"

In that sound, Shen Que could hear a mix of smugness and gloating.

Before the two could react, the snow toad suddenly flicked its tongue lightning-fast toward Wu Yue. Shen Que’s expression changed instantly—but the toad just scooped Wu Yue up and placed her on its head.

The next second, Shen Que was hoisted up too.

The two sat together on the snow toad’s head, riding its rapid leaps through the rainforest.

Despite its massive size, the toad moved with crazy agility.

With one enormous leap, the snow toad passed through a dense waterfall and entered a massive cave.

Surprisingly, while the outside was a sweltering rainforest, the cave was a freezing winter wasteland.

The waterfall soaked Wu Yue and Shen Que, and as they entered, they shivered at the sudden chill.

After passing through the waterfall, the snow toad shrank a lot—its originally dark brown body turning into a glassy porcelain-white within the wintry zone.

Wu Yue and Shen Que exchanged stunned looks, both filled with astonishment.

Shen Que, "The rainforest existed long before World City was built, but no one has ever discovered this place."

The snow toad, "Gua." Duh, did you think Gua Gua only knew how to eat?

Shen Que tried to use his mental energy, his pupils widening slightly. "This place can actually block mental energy—it's like a pocket dimension.

If I'm not mistaken, it's an unregistered hidden zone outside the Alliance's records."

Following the snow toad, they moved deeper along the icy path until the space suddenly opened up before them.

On both sides of the icy trail were countless exotic treasures. Compared to this dazzling array of Snow Lotuses, even the purified one Wu Yue had obtained earlier looked ordinary—so did the one currently atop the snow toad’s head.

Besides the Snow Lotuses, there were also many Spirit Sky Herbs growing by the roadside, with spirit deer grazing nearby, each bearing valuable antlers.

Both the Snow Lotuses and Spirit Sky Herbs glistened with divine dew.

The sheer abundance of such rare treasures left even Shen Que gaping in disbelief, let alone Wu Yue.

Further ahead, a forest of icicles rose into view, shimmering brilliantly under the sunlight, radiant and dazzling.

These weren’t just ordinary icicles—they were all SS-tier crystals. With such an immense quantity, there was no doubt this could instantly boost an SS-tier item to ten stars.

At the end of the crystal forest stood a castle carved from solid ice.

Wu Yue exclaimed, “I’ve seen this castle before.”

She pulled out from her system the treasure dungeon key she had once acquired in the Frozen Rift Canyon. The moment the key appeared, the white serpent coiled around it seemed to emit a satisfied hiss.

Under the cold ambient light, the serpent looked so lifelike it might slither free at any moment.

Seeing the key in Wu Yue’s hand, the snow toad reacted with surprise as well, scrambling around it anxiously.

Wu Yue immediately called out the Golden Crow. “What’s wrong with the toad?”

After a quick chatter between the Golden Crow and the snow toad, the latter began shrinking until it was small enough to hop into Wu Yue’s palm.

Wu Yue and the toad exchanged confused glances before turning to the Golden Crow for answers. “What just happened?”

The Golden Crow explained, “The snow toad grew up in frigid regions but was displaced to the rainforest due to tectonic shifts brought on by the apocalypse.

Unlocking the Frozen Rift Canyon’s treasure dungeon will allow it to return home through that portal.”

“But isn’t the snow toad the World Boss of the rainforest? Isn’t it supposed to guard it?” Wu Yue hesitated.

The snow toad inflated its throat and handed Wu Yue the purest Snow Lotus they had encountered on their journey.

“Ribbit,” it said, tapping her gently. “No tears now. This most beautiful Snow Lotus is for you—you’re my best friend.”

Shen Que scanned the area. “Looks like the snow toad was never meant to guard the rainforest.

It was always meant to protect this place.”

The snow toad looked at Wu Yue and croaked, “Ribbit! I want to go home!”

As it spoke, the surroundings began shifting violently, just like when they saw the white serpent earlier. The rare treasures and crystals blinked out of existence.

At the same time, a new key materialized in Wu Yue’s hand.

This glacial-white key bore a miniature snow toad embedded within it—its head adorned with a Snow Lotus, and its chubby belly cute as a button.

The two keys seemed to belong together. Though different in color, they fit perfectly side by side, their patterns locking together seamlessly.

The moment the two keys merged into one, Wu Yue saw the description on the key change.

"SS-level Frozen Crack Canyon treasure vault key. There are four keys in total.

Collect all four keys to immediately open the gate to the Frozen Crack Canyon treasure vault.

At that time, the guardian spirits on the keys will reappear."

Clutching the Snow Lotus that bore witness to her friendship with the snow toad, Wu Yue gently rubbed the toad's belly with her fingertip and solemnly vowed, "Don't worry, I'll gather the remaining two keys as soon as possible and send you home."

The snow toad’s translucent figure glistened in the light, "Croak!"

You actually care about me? Good human!

Taking the two keys with her and leaving the icy cave to return to the rainforest, Wu Yue noticed that the Agricultural Research Institute's shuttles were landing in large numbers on the outskirts of the jungle.

Equipped with their latest purification devices, they entered the rainforest in batches.

Wu Yue received an email from Zhu Gengyun:

"Dear YW,

The Agricultural Research Institute has discovered that the Tianshan snow toad, the apex creature of the rainforest, has disappeared. While we mourn this loss, we can't help but celebrate with drums and firecrackers.

Though the snow toad never harmed anyone, this toad has constantly hindered our in-depth research of the rainforest!!

In the days ahead, I will personally lead a team deep into the rainforest. During times without contact, I hope we can excel in our respective fields.

Hang in there, and let's keep each other motivated.

Best regards,

Zhu Gengyun" Even in the cold, ruthless apocalypse, pure and sincere friendships bring endless warmth to this bitter winter.