Upon hearing the little turtle's pitiful request, Jiang An's lips curled up slightly, revealing a helpless smile.
She gently raised her right hand, and then, with a thought, she took out all sorts of food from her storage ring, arranging them in a dazzling array on the mat in front of her.
Before long, the little turtle continued to feast, eating until its belly was round and full before it was satisfied.
While the little turtle was eating, she wasn't idle either; she was also eating.
After a satisfying meal, Jiang An slowly stood up, her movements as graceful as a butterfly in flight.
She first looked around to make sure there was nothing unusual, then picked up the little turtle and vanished from the spot in a flash.
Like ghosts, they silently began to investigate this mysterious gathering place.
Jiang An's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, not missing a single detail.
After careful observation, she was surprised to find that the vegetation around the settlement was unusually lush, far exceeding any place she had encountered before.
The lush green grass and tall, straight trees intertwined to create a vibrant scene.
Such lush vegetation often indicates an abundant water supply nearby.
Jiang Anxin thought to herself that this place was undoubtedly a uniquely advantageous place to live.
But at the same time, a question also arose in Jiang An's mind: what kind of creatures are these so-called "dwarves"?
Are they a highly intelligent race? Or some unknown and peculiar existence...?
Despite being filled with countless doubts, Jiang An was very clear about one thing—ever since a player accidentally discovered that the mysterious "dwarves" had hidden inside their bodies the items they had been dreaming of, items that were crucial to successfully completing the difficult survival game missions, the outcome of this struggle seemed to have been predetermined by the hand of fate.
Whether driven by a strong desire to successfully complete the arduous dungeon quest or simply by the need to tenaciously defend their precious lives from threat, a thrilling and relentless life-or-death struggle is inevitable between the players and the dwarves.
It's either you die or I die; there's no other possibility for either of us!
From the dwarves' perspective, these players who suddenly intruded into their territory were undoubtedly a group of utterly despicable invaders.
However, faced with such a harsh reality, there is absolutely no feasible solution.
Because whether they are dwarves or players, they are all just fighting desperately for their own survival.
During this period of investigation, the meticulous and perceptive Jiang An unexpectedly found several secluded and relatively safe campsites.
After careful comparison and consideration, she finally selected the most ideal location and decided to use it as her and her little turtle's campsite for the night.
After getting a general understanding of the surrounding environment, Jiang An took the little turtle back to the original starting point.
After returning to her original spot, she quickly and nimbly climbed up a large, leafy tree next to her.
The lush tree provided excellent cover for her and the little turtle.
If you didn't look up from under the tree, you wouldn't be able to spot the person and the turtle at all.
It must be said that this position is an absolutely superb observation point, from which one can effectively monitor the dwarves' every move and the slightest changes in the wind and grass.
As the sun gradually sets in the west, the afterglow in the sky recedes like the tide, and night falls slowly like a huge black curtain, about to completely cover this vast land.
Jiang An stared intently at the scene before her, not daring to relax for a moment. She knew that every moment that followed might hold crucial information.
She stared intently, scrutinizing every detail, silently calculating the number of dwarves in the settlement and comparing them to those she had encountered before.
Time passed slowly like flowing water, and Jiang An had no idea how long he had stayed on that big tree.
Her gaze remained fixed on the distance, where she saw groups of dwarves returning from unknown places and gradually converging on this gathering place of dwarves.
These dwarf squads varied in size; some were numerous and large, while others were few and far between. One particular squad was especially striking: they were carrying the corpses of players, their faces filled with eyes that occupied most of their faces…
She strangely sensed that the dwarves were happy.
The reason Jiang An was able to determine that those were players' corpses was simple—she clearly saw the shape of the corpses.
Some of the corpses were mutilated, with broken limbs, a truly gruesome sight; and the blood at the wounds had congealed and was no longer flowing.
Faced with this scene, countless questions welled up in her mind: Why did these dwarves bring the player's corpse back? What was their purpose in doing so?
Recalling what the little turtle had once told her, Jiang An knew that these dwarves did not primarily eat meat, but relied on all sorts of stones to survive.
So, what specific stones are they?
She pondered to herself, and had a rough guess in her mind. It must be some kind of mineral that contains abundant energy.
Nevertheless, the fact that these dwarves brought back the player's corpse was far beyond Jiang An's expectations.
Jiang watched all this quietly, secretly glad that she hadn't acted impulsively.
After all, judging from the current situation, this gathering place is quite large in scale, and its overall strength should not be underestimated.
After careful counting, Jiang An discovered that there were nearly 300 dwarves here!
What surprised her even more was the obvious differences among these dwarves.
In particular, there were eight or nine dwarfs among them, who were unusually tall and imposing, almost as tall as a normal adult.
In comparison, the group of dwarfs that Jiang An encountered that morning were much shorter.
Based on his keen observation skills and years of experience, Jiang An boldly guessed that these tall dwarfs were very likely the leaders of the group.
As they entered the settlement, the giants walked steadily in the very center of the procession, while the ordinary dwarves around them acted as loyal guards, protecting them closely in the core area.
In addition, the weapons and equipment of these dwarves do indeed differ significantly.
They no longer wield only a single spear, but each is also equipped with a sturdy shield made of the same material for effective defense.
Clearly, this equipment greatly enhanced their combat capabilities, making them significantly stronger overall.
Seeing this, Jiang An felt a surge of joy.
With her keen intuition, she knew that if she could successfully eliminate these dwarves, she would surely reap unexpected and substantial rewards.
If she can conquer the entire settlement in one fell swoop, she will surely be able to make a fortune and achieve a significant increase in wealth.
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