Chapter 223 Chapter 225 Being Targeted

While collecting the sap of the ice crystal tree, Rong Xianxian did not forget to pick ice crystal fruits. Children liked to eat them and they were great snacks. Cui Lie looked at the two children while Rong Xianxian took a large glass bottle and put bunches of ice crystal fruits into the bottle. As the sap of the ice crystal tree was lost, the ice crystal tree gradually became a little wilted.

It is not advisable to drain the pond to catch all the fish. Rong Xianxian saw that the latex water bag was two-thirds full. She took off the bag and blocked the rectangular opening with the bark she had just cut. Although Rong Xianxian didn't know whether she would have the opportunity to come here again in the future, she felt that this rare material should not be wasted easily.

It is recorded in the "Spiritual Plant Map" that the Ice Crystal Tree is a type of asexual reproduction through root division. Only by using the roots of the Ice Crystal Tree can a new Ice Crystal Tree be planted. Rong Xianxian took the risk to search for the Ice Crystal Tree in order to enrich her Domain Stone Mist Space.

The introduction to the ice crystal tree sap in the "Spiritual Plant Atlas" was simply that it was viscous and could be used as a material for refining tools. If she had not heard of this material in her previous life, she would never have imagined that the ice crystal tree sap had such a powerful effect.

"Mom, look what I found?" Rong Xianxian was looking for the branches at the root of the ice crystal tree when she heard Xiao Luo shouting excitedly.

"What?" Rong Xianxian asked in cooperation and walked towards Xiao Luo.

Xiao Luo held a gem that emitted a bright white light in his hand. Rong Xianxian looked at the gem in surprise, "Could it be that the light in this cave comes from this gem?"

The light in this cave is not as scorching as sunlight, but a soft and bright light like moonlight. Previously, Rong Xianxian was only concerned with collecting ice gel and did not explore how the light was produced.

This gem is warm and clear. The overall color is milky white and it has strong light transmittance. There is some light blue flowing substance inside. Rong Xianxian shone a high-intensity flashlight on it and saw that the light blue flowing substance inside the gem seemed to be swallowing up the light and it was visibly expanding. With a "bang", the gem lit up like a crystal lamp that was electrified, and the light blue light enveloped the world.

"Sister Rong, what is this?" Cui Lie asked in surprise.

"I don't know." Rong Xianxian shook her head. She had stayed in many safe zones in her previous life. She had carefully studied the task lists and bounty lists of each safe zone. There was no introduction about this kind of gem. Perhaps it was because after the end of the world, everyone focused on practical value. Although this gem was dazzling and beautiful, like all kinds of gems before the end of the world, it only had ornamental value and no practical value, so it was not taken seriously.

However, women have no resistance to this kind of sparkling and beautiful gem. While Cui Lie was still thinking about why this gem glowed, Rong Xianxian had already taken the two children to dig for gems excitedly. Because of this feature that gems glow like electricity when exposed to strong light, Xuanxuan excitedly took the flashlight and shone it everywhere, "It's bright here, mom, come quickly."

The natural cave was filled with the cheerful shouts of the two children. Rong Xianxian was holding a sharp sword and digging for gems with the two children. They were having a great time. Cui Lie looked at Rong Xianxian, who was usually steady and dignified, but now was cheerful and lively. His eyes were filled with joy, and the corners of his lips raised slightly, revealing a gentle smile.

Rong Xianxian named this gem blue topaz. The three of them, mother and son, almost dug out all the shallow layer of blue topaz in the cave. The light in the cave dimmed. The purpose of this trip had been achieved, and there were some unexpected gains. Rong Xianxian was very satisfied. She didn't know how the situation was over at Wang Lin's place. It was time to go back.

Rong Xianxian controlled the flying carpet to the "nail board area". The space here was narrow and it was impossible to move forward on the flying carpet. Rong Xianxian put away the flying carpet and took out two pairs of rubber gloves covered with bumps from the sachet space. She handed one pair to Cui Lie. This kind of gloves can increase friction and facilitate climbing.

The two people brought their two children and carefully climbed over the "nail board area". The space above the crack was still not wide. Not long after they climbed up, Rong Xianxian saw the rope that they had broken before. There were a few strange rats with long mouths and sharp teeth swinging on the rope. When they saw Rong Xianxian and the others coming up, they squeaked and scattered. It seemed that it was these little guys who caused the rappelling rope to break before. Rong Xianxian had guessed it long ago. After all, if the rope was cut by someone, they would not have time to react with one knife, and the rope would not have shifted before.

After climbing onto the ground, Rong Xianxian opened the flying carpet, carrying Cui Lie, Xuanxuan, and Xiao Luo to fly at a low altitude of three meters above the ground, and soon returned to the vicinity of the convoy.

Although the process was a bit thrilling, there were no detours, so it didn't take long.

"Sister Rong, you're back. We have been monitoring the movements around us and there is nothing unusual." Wang Lin took off the long-distance sound collector on his right ear and said to Rong Xianxian.

After Rong Xianxian and Wang Lin had a conversation, Wang Lin and others took turns monitoring the movements around them to guard against potential crises.

The vehicles have been ready to go, and everyone just needs to get in, start the car and start again.

"Sister Rong, I heard a strange sound in the northwest before. The sound was very low and flashed by. Alin and the others took turns listening to it, but heard nothing. After that, I listened to it a few more times, but never heard that sound again. I don't know if I heard it wrong before!" Jiang Jie said with some hesitation.

"Let me listen." Cui Lie took the long-distance sound collector and listened carefully for a while from far to near in the northwest direction. Finally, he shook his head to signal everyone that he did not find anything unusual.

Rong Xianxian closed her eyes and focused all her perception on her ears, listening to the movements in all directions from near to far. This method of detection required extreme concentration and was extremely energy-consuming.

Suddenly her ears moved, "huff...chi". She heard a low sound about one thousand meters away in the southwest direction. It seemed to be the nasal sound of some animal. The nasal sound was suppressed and low, with a certain rhythm, and it flashed by. If you didn't listen carefully, you couldn't hear anything unusual. Rong Xianxian felt bitter in her heart. It was obvious that they were being targeted.

She now faces a choice, flee, or fight.

If nothing unexpected happens, the one coming is the overlord of this area. Just looking at the vastness of this area, one can expect that the one coming must be extraordinary. The strength of the members in their team is uneven, and there are two young children to take care of. A head-on battle is bound to lead to some accidental injuries. A wise man never suffers a loss in front of him. If not now, when will he escape?

Rong Xianxian quickly made up her mind and ran away.

(End of this chapter)