Chen Changyuan watched Yuan Chao gulp down sheep's blood with his head tilted back, and his stomach churned.
He opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him not to drink it raw, because if he got a stomachache, it would be no joke, especially in this remote place.
"Yuan Chao, stop drinking this..."
"Brother Changyuan, it's okay! Back then, many of my ancestors ate raw meat and drank blood, and they were fine, weren't they? This fresh sheep's blood is a great tonic!"
Yuan Chao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, with a look of enjoyment on his face, "A burst of Yang energy, my whole body is warm!"
Chen Changyuan sighed, knowing that this kid was stubborn and it was useless to persuade him.
He shook his head and walked over to Ergouzi, who was peeling a sheepskin skillfully.
The hunting knife in Ergouzi's hand quickly cut through the sheepskin with skillful movements, and it was obvious that he was an old hand.
Suddenly, Ergouzi stopped moving his hands, and he slowly pulled out a long, white, noodle-like thing from the sheep's abdomen.
The thing was still wriggling, which made people's scalps tingle.
"Hey? What is this?" Ergouzi looked puzzled and held up the still twisting "noodle" to show everyone.
Others also gathered around, pointing at the thing and talking about it.
"Like intestines, but not..."
"Could it be some undigested grass in the sheep's stomach?"
"This is too long. How can grass grow like this?"
When Chen Changyuan walked closer and took a look, his expression suddenly became serious.
He reached out and pinched the "noodle", observed it carefully, and said in a deep voice:
“It’s a parasite.”
"Parasite?" Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
"What's a parasite?"
Yuan Chao asked curiously, completely forgetting that he was drinking sheep's blood with a look of enjoyment just now.
Chen Changyuan took a deep breath and explained:
"They are parasites that live in other organisms. They feed on nutrients from their hosts, and some can even reproduce in the human body. In severe cases, they can even be life-threatening."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and expressions of horror appeared on their faces.
"So powerful? A tiny insect can kill a person?"
Ergouzi swallowed his saliva and looked at the "noodles" in his hand, feeling nauseous.
"Then how did this stuff get into the sheep's stomach?" Yuan Chao was also a little panicked. He remembered the sheep's blood he had just drunk, and his stomach was churning.
"The eggs of this parasite enter the animal's body through water or food, then hatch into larvae in the intestines and eventually grow into adults."
Chen Changyuan patiently explained, "If the meat we eat is not cooked thoroughly, we are likely to ingest these parasites."
"Oh my god!"
Yuan Chao's face turned pale, and he began to dry heave, clutching his stomach. "I just drank so much sheep's blood, it can't be..."
"uncertain,"
Chen Changyuan consoled him, "After all, the sheep's blood is fresh, and the parasite eggs may not have had time to hatch yet. However, to be on the safe side, let's roast the meat before eating."
Everyone nodded and never dared to eat raw mutton again.
Chen Changyuan's expression became serious. He pointed at the still wriggling parasite and said in a serious tone:
"There is a high probability that there is a contaminated water source nearby."
He was puzzled. Although Qingshanling was remote, it wasn't any more polluted than modern construction sites. How could there be such large parasite eggs?
Is there any unknown secret in this place?
"Stop eating raw mutton!"
Chen Changyuan said sternly.
"Yuan Chao, quickly spit out the sheep's blood you just drank!"
When Yuan Chao heard this, his face turned even paler. He bent down and dry-heaved several times, but nothing came out.
"Brother Changyuan, I... I can't spit it out..."
He said with a sad face, feeling nauseous in his stomach.
Seeing this, Chen Changyuan knew that forcing it would be useless, so he could only say:
"Then let's speed up and get down the mountain as soon as possible. I'll take you to the clinic to get some laxatives to get rid of the contents in your stomach."
When everyone heard this, they did not dare to delay and quickened their actions.
The hunting knife in Ergouzi's hand was flying, and the sheepskin was as clean and neat as a peeled egg in his hands.
The others also performed their duties, some were responsible for cleaning the internal organs, some were responsible for cutting the mutton, and they cooperated well and were extremely efficient.
As the sun sets, the sky gradually darkens, and a faint smell of blood fills the forest.
Everyone finally finished skinning the last sheep, and they were all exhausted with back aches and sweat all over their bodies.
"Okay, let's go down the mountain!"
At Chen Changyuan's command, everyone packed up their things and walked down the rugged mountain road.
The mountain road was steep and the night was getting darker. Everyone walked with one foot deep and one foot shallow. From time to time, gravel rolled down, making a clattering sound.
Yuan Chao walked at the end of the team, his face pale, holding his stomach, looking weak.
"Yuan Chao, how are you? Can you still hold on?" Chen Changyuan asked with concern.
“It’s… it’s okay…”
Yuan Chao said this with all his strength, but the cold sweat on his forehead revealed his true condition.
"Or, let me carry you." Chen Changyuan said.
"No need, Brother Changyuan, I can still walk." Yuanchao refused stubbornly.
Ergouzi, who was walking in front, suddenly screamed and the torch almost fell to the ground.
He pointed to a tree in front of him, his voice trembling:
"Brother...Brother Changyuan, come over here and take a look!"
Chen Changyuan stepped forward quickly, took a look in the light of the fire, and his heart sank suddenly.
The red ribbons that were supposed to be tied to the branches to guide them down the mountain were now scattered all over the ground as if they had been played a prank.
Some were hanging on low bushes, some were entangled in thorny branches, and some were simply thrown on the muddy ground and trampled beyond recognition.
"Damn it! This was done by Zhou Dazhu and his gang of bastards!"
Er Gouzi was so angry that he started cursing.
"Not only did they steal our mutton, they also wanted to trap us to death in this deep forest!"
Yuan Chao held his stomach, his face turned even paler, and he groaned weakly.
"This...this is going to kill us..."
The others were also panicked and cursed Zhou Dazhu for his despicable behavior.
Chen Changyuan knew in his heart that Zhou Dazhu was going to kill them.
He looked around. The dense forest blocked out the sun. The night was getting darker and darker. The mountain wind was howling, bringing with it bursts of cold.
To make matters worse, a thin layer of fog began to spread in the mountains and forests, and visibility became increasingly low. The already rugged mountain road became even more difficult to identify.
"Stop arguing!"
Chen Changyuan shouted sternly, "There's no point arguing now, we have to find a way to get out!"
He forced himself to calm down and tried to recall the route up the mountain.
The most important thing now is to stay calm and not lose your composure.
"Everyone, stay close together and don't get separated!"
Chen Changyuan ordered, "Er Gouzi, you carry the torch and walk in front. I'll cover your rear. Everyone else, watch your step and be careful not to fall!"
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