Chapter 24 You really won't bite me?

If I can't figure it out, I'll just stop thinking about it.

The man and the rabbit soon arrived at the stream. The stream was not large and the water was not deep.

The water was very clear, and you could see the color of the stones at the bottom and the fish and shrimp swimming around.

Perhaps because they don't get any sunlight, the stones by the stream are covered with moss.

The stream water was also exceptionally cold.

Yuanyuan scooped up a handful of water to wash her face, and she felt much more refreshed.

Looking up at the sky, the sun was already setting. If she couldn't find the tribe soon, she would have to sleep in a tent tonight.

"Little White, do you know where there are any tribes nearby?"

"Squeak!" Little White nodded and pointed in a direction with its paw.

"That far?"

According to Xiaobai, they might not even make it to nightfall.

If that's the case, she might as well find a place to sleep for the night.

Just as I was about to get up, I was drawn to the plants not far away—several plants with pale red roots.

It looks somewhat familiar, but I'm not sure. I'll flip through the picture book to take a closer look.

"This is Bloodroot Grass!"

Yuanyuan jogged over and carefully dug up the Blood Root Grass, which is more effective than Red Root Grass.

She still needed to find a place to stay, so she didn't waste too much time.

After plucking the few plants in front of him and throwing them into his spatial storage, he walked forward with Little White.

Little White nestled in her arms, its eyes darting around.

The little white paws clung to her clothes, its head constantly tilting towards the other side of the stream, making a "squeak squeak" sound.

"Didn't you just say we were going this way? Why are we going that way now?"

Yuanyuan looked in the direction it pointed, but the bushes on the opposite bank were much denser than on this side, and she couldn't see anything there.

A gust of wind blew by, carrying the earthy smell mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees. Yuanyuan sniffed carefully and noticed a faint scent, like that of a burning campfire.

I looked closely but couldn't see any smoke. I wasn't sure if someone was starting a fire over there.

Xiao Bai jumped down from her arms and landed on a rock by the stream. It was a very cool move, and it would have been even cooler if it hadn't slipped and almost fallen into the water.

I steadied myself, pushed off with my legs, and jumped successfully to the other side.

"Squeak!" He called out to Yuanyuan to follow.

"..."

Yuanyuan had no choice but to roll up her trousers and follow after them across the shallows.

Just as I was about to get ashore, my foot slipped, and I fell uncontrollably into the water. In a panic, I grabbed at something haphazardly.

Once I had steadied myself and reached the shore, I tried to let go of the vine I was holding, but instead of shaking it off, it tightened its grip even more.

When Yuanyuan turned her head and saw what was wrapped around her wrist, her pupils dilated in shock!

This isn't a vine at all; it's clearly a snake that's entirely emerald green!

The triangular head slowly raised, its forked tongue extending and retracting, occasionally brushing against the skin of her wrist.

The icy touch sent chills down Yuan Yuan's spine.

If she had known it was a snake, she would have preferred to just throw it into the water and drink some water instead of being coiled by a snake!

"Squeak!!"

Xiao Bai rushed over, wanting to help her drive the snake away, but was afraid of startling the snake and getting bitten.

——

Meanwhile, the forestry bureau staff stared at the green snake wrapped around Yuanyuan's wrist on the screen, their hearts pounding in their chests.

His eyes were glued to the screen, and he dared not breathe.

"Is that the Green Slender Snake?"

Lu Yuan asked his animal science professor in a low voice.

The tutor shook his head. "It doesn't seem like it."

Professor Li, who had been silent until now, was so startled that he stood up from his chair, pointed at the screen, and his voice trembled uncontrollably:

"This, this is a green mamba! A highly venomous green mamba! Its venom can paralyze nerves within ten minutes. If it bites you..."

Before he could finish the second half of his sentence, everyone present changed their expressions.

The mortality rate for green mamba bites is extremely high if not treated promptly.

Who is in charge of preparing medical supplies? Have antitoxin serums been prepared?

This is a poison so potent that even a single bite can be fatal.

“Yuanyuan is only five years old! Even if she can communicate with small animals, they are still highly venomous mamba snakes. What if…”

"We don't have any antivenom for green mamba snakes here, but we have other antivenoms prepared."

"Yuanyuan has the system, so she should be fine."

Gu Zheng's face was also very pale. He had considered the possibility of attacks from large beasts, but he hadn't thought of how to prevent attacks from poisonous insects, snakes, and ants.

“We have prepared strong snake and insect repellent, but Yuanyuan may not have used it yet.”

"Those medicines can only drive away ordinary snakes; they're completely useless against highly venomous ones like this."

“Yuanyuan’s hands were shaking; she must have been terrified.”

The forestry bureau staff were extremely anxious, but there was nothing they could do.

...

Yuanyuan's whole body stiffened, and she dared not move. Although she did not recognize the snake, she knew that the greener the snake, the more venomous it was.

"System... can you help me get rid of it?"

She was almost in tears.

They watched helplessly as the green mamba's head rose higher and higher, its tail still twitching.

[Don't worry, Yuanbao, it's greeting you, it won't bite you.]

hehe…

She didn't want to be greeted this way.

"Hiss~"

Yuanyuan dared not move at all.

"Hiss hiss hiss~"

Yuanyuan's tense heart relaxed a little, and she stammered, "You...you really won't bite me?"

"Hiss?"

The green mamba released its body from her wrist, turned its head, and gently rubbed its head against her sweaty, sticky fingers.

The cool scales brushed against her skin, and perhaps because she was numb, Yuanyuan didn't feel scared.

"Squeak?"

Little Whitey, standing to the side, was also stunned. Its round eyes stared at Green Mamba, then it turned to look at Yuanyuan, calling out in confusion.

"Hiss... You smell so good, can I follow you?"

Yuanyuan almost thought there was something wrong with her ears.

[Yuanbao, do you believe me now? With this system around, you won't be in any danger.]

"..."

"Okay, but you can't bite people randomly, can you do that?"

Knowing that the little snake wouldn't hurt her, Yuanyuan wasn't afraid anymore.

Start negotiating terms with it.

The green mamba flicked its tongue at her and nodded its little head.

It never attacks unless it is its prey.

"Then leave by yourself, don't bother me."

The little snake was a little reluctant, but it still slid down her arm, coiled around her feet, and quietly used its tail to gently hook her trouser leg.

The female smells wonderful; just smelling it makes me feel relaxed and comfortable all over.

It likes it.

...

Everyone in the Forestry Bureau office stared at the scene in disbelief.

Lu Yuan's mouth dropped open, his voice filled with shock, "This...it's been tamed just like that?"

The others also breathed a sigh of relief, "It's a good thing Yuanyuan can talk to animals, otherwise she would have been in serious trouble even if she hadn't died from being bitten!"

Old He clutched his chest, trying to catch his breath.

"This five-year-old girl is much more capable than us old folks who have one foot in the grave."

"Indeed, but next time I mustn't let her encounter such a dangerous animal alone, my heart can't take that kind of ordeal!"

Gu Zheng's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed; the little girl was giving him bigger and bigger surprises each time.

——

Having calmed down, Yuanyuan followed Xiaobai on her way, passing through the bushes and walking for another ten minutes or so.

Finally, it stopped behind a giant tree.

Yuanyuan was just about to ask why we had stopped walking?

A faint sound came from afar; upon closer inspection, it was not the roar of a beast, but the voice of an orc.

Is anyone there?

Yuanyuan peeked out from behind the tree.

There was nothing there.

Undeterred, they looked again and discovered a corner of a cave peeking out from behind the bushes.

An orc emerged from the cave, seemingly sensing something amiss, and looked over in their direction.

"Who's over there?"

Yuanyuan was so frightened that she quickly pulled her head back.