The further you go in, the stronger the smell of rotting soil becomes.
Gu Yanci walked cautiously ahead, with the rest of the team following closely behind. Before they knew it, they had been walking for more than two hours.
Along the way, we didn't see countless wildflowers or plants whose names we didn't know, but we also didn't see any of the large animals that everyone was hoping for.
I don't know if they are still on the outskirts, or if there are no large predators along this stretch of road.
Tall trees and low shrubs intertwined, carpeting the ground in a dark mass.
The ground was also very damp, and all sorts of colorful flowers were blooming in profusion, their colors much more vibrant than when they came in.
Although Gu Yanci and the others walked very cautiously, this did not hinder their progress. Everyone walked at a fast pace.
If everyone here weren't a professional soldier, spending every day either training or on their way to training, or on missions the rest of the time, everyone would know that if they didn't train to the death, they could lose their lives on the battlefield at any time, possibly dying without even being able to return home.
"Let's find a place to rest for a while."
Gu Yanci's physical fitness is among the best in the team. Although he can't compare to Chu Xingyue and Chu Jiaojiao, he is still among the top in the team.
I'm a bit tired after these few hours.
Chu Jiaojiao took a picnic mat out of her bag and spread it on the ground, which made everyone's eyes widen. Was this really a picnic?
Ignoring the surprised looks from others, Chu Jiaojiao waved to Chu Xingyue behind her.
"An'an, come quickly, sit down and rest."
Lu Zehua and Zhang Cheng plopped down on the mats, their shoulders slumped with exhaustion. The unusual environment and the tense atmosphere made them look even more tired.
When they received Gu Yanci's gesture, several people leaned directly against the trees, but no one sat on the ground. Who knows what was on the ground?
Looking at Chu Jiaojiao talking to Chu Xingyue and Leng Shuang, the eldest brother and Jiaojiao really didn't seem tired at all. Their breathing was steady, their faces were rosy, and they were as if nothing had happened.
Everyone was carrying supplies; some ate, some drank.
Judging from the route they took, they had no doubt that Gu Yanci had been here before.
No one spoke while eating or drinking; everyone knew that they needed to conserve their energy, as they had all used up some of their strength over the past few hours.
"This place feels even scarier than what's shown in the documentary."
Lu Zehua whispered to Du Kangli beside him.
“This is a real rainforest. Who knows if the rainforest in the documentary is real or fake? Didn’t we say that very few people who enter this rainforest can get out? Don’t you think this rainforest is terrifying?” Wei Haiyang rolled his eyes while chewing on his food.
"I need to use the restroom, does anyone want to come?"
Fu Jingcheng felt like his bladder was about to burst.
“I’ll go, I’ll go,” Jiang Yu and Zhou Yu stood up.
The three of them didn't dare go far, after all, there were no known potential dangers in the area, and now was not the time to be cautious.
When the three returned, everyone who had been resting had stood up, packed their things, and were ready to leave.
Gu Yanci walked ahead, but he couldn't walk as fast as before, as the ground, which had no path to begin with, was a bit difficult to walk on.
Not long after they set off, Gu Yanci stopped, carefully crouched down, and began to move forward slowly. Everyone behind him followed suit, moving carefully as well.
There was a flower bush that was as tall as a person in front of them. There was an unknown powdery substance floating on the surface of each petal. Strangely, the Earth's gravity did not cause the pollen to fall to the ground. Instead, it floated directly on the petals, as if there was some kind of magnetic field around the petals.
They carefully passed through the flowerbed, and as soon as they stood up, they felt a cold, sharp sound rush past their ears.
"bite."
A brightly colored snake was stuck in the tree opposite. The snake's body was writhing, making people's scalps tingle.
Just as Lu Zehua was about to step forward, Chu Xingyue, who came up from behind, suddenly pulled him back and sideways. The snake's two fangs sprayed out two streams of venom, which fell to the ground without hitting anyone, making a hissing sound.
The already rotting leaves instantly turned into a puddle of mist.
The exclamation "Holy shit!" came from Jiang Yu, who was following behind.
Lu Zehua was still somewhat shaken. What if this spray had landed on any part of his body and caused it to rot?
As the snake spat out venom, Chu Xingyue threw two daggers, hitting the snake's head and vital spot directly.
The sight of this highly venomous snake made everyone's hearts tighten. They had already encountered such a deadly snake on the outskirts; who knew what else they might be unable to deal with inside?
"Cheer up, everyone, this is just dessert."
Lu Zehua had just been startled, but boys are naturally brave, and he quickly recovered, looking at Chu Xingyue with eyes full of gratitude.
If the boss hadn't acted quickly, he would probably be a pile of blood and go straight to meet the King of Hell by now.
Gu Yanci gave Chu Xingyue a fawning smile.
"I'll go in front, you stay behind and bring up the rear."
Just like that, Gu Yanci and Chu Xingyue switched places.
"We're almost there."
Chu Xingyue unconsciously uttered these three words softly, and no one heard them.
I guess this place is the same as the place from my past life.
Chu Xingyue stood in front, her gaze leaping forward into the distance, her delicate face filled with coldness.
"Everyone, get your weapons ready. We're about to have a tough battle."
"An'an, what's that ahead? You seem a little nervous."
Chu Jiaojiao sensed something different in Chu Xingyue's voice.
"The little snake we just saw was probably the vanguard; I reckon there should be a big one not far ahead."
"Everyone, spray yourselves with the spray I prepared for you, and also take one pill each. Now, a complete curfew is in effect. No one is allowed to be careless."
After Chu Xingyue finished speaking, everyone, including Chu Xingyue herself, reached into their backpacks and took out the pills and sprays they had prepared beforehand.
Because she was afraid of getting lost, Chu Xingyue prepared them for everyone.
Chu Xingyue looked cautiously at the misty air ahead.
"Eating this will guarantee that you will not be affected by the miasma and poisonous gas here for 5 hours, and will keep you mentally alert, as there may be things ahead that can cloud your mind."
Chu Xingyue's words made everyone pause. What exactly was this thing that the boss was talking about that could bewitch people's minds?
The eldest sister had never been here before, so how did she know these things were here and even prepare pills and some kind of spray for them in advance?
Chu Xingyue ignored what the others were thinking. All she knew was that if they weren't careful, they might not be able to escape unscathed.
After walking for twenty minutes, Chu Xingyue stopped, and everyone behind her also carefully stopped.
Watching Chu Xingyue squat down, reach out and brush aside a layer of leaves, pinch a little bit, rub it between her fingers, and gently smell it under her nose, the smell of blood mixed with the rotting smell of an animal carcass.
He gestured for everyone to take a little of their own and smell it.
"It smells of blood."
"It smells like animals."
"There's also a rotten smell."
"It also has a fishy smell."
"They all smell nice, can you tell what they are?"
The group looked at each other, unsure of what to do, and all chose to remain silent.
"It's a python."
Gu Yanci's affirmative voice rang out behind everyone.
Chu Xingyue nodded.
"We should be close to its lair. Be careful, everyone. This thing is good at camouflage."
After speaking, Chu Xingyue carefully led the group forward.
They all walked very lightly, but suddenly Chu Xingyue stopped and gestured for everyone to stay still.
Without saying a word, they kept gesturing with their hands, and everyone scattered to find cover.
As the group hid behind the tree, a rustling sound came from the logs not far away.
As the sound grew louder, it sent chills down everyone's spines. Just how powerful must someone be to cause such a commotion?
Chu Jiaojiao stood behind Chu Xingyue.
"Be careful, you must not get bitten, otherwise even a god cannot save you."
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