Chapter 174 Hello, I'm the Major of the Vanguard Squad
Lin Muyan took a bite, and the plum was not only juicy but also refreshingly sweet. In addition to the usual plum flavor, it also had a unique aroma that was hard to describe but simply intoxicating!
She devoured the plum in a few bites, then stared longingly at the mutated tree.
The mutated tree trembled and silently took a few steps back.
Lin Muyan wasn't really greedy; she was just trying to scare the mutated tree.
She experienced it for a while, and after eating the plum, apart from feeling a little unsatisfied, she didn't feel any discomfort, but it didn't have the effect of enhancing her strength as she had imagined.
"What exactly is the purpose of plums?"
Completely baffled, Lin Muyan set the problem aside for the time being and transplanted the mutated tree back into the green space.
Through her observation and testing, she discovered that the mutated tree, like the mutated beast, could understand some human speech.
This mutated plum tree, aside from being laden with plums to satisfy her appetite, has other uses as well.
Its spore toxins, as well as its dozen or so waving branches with considerable force, both have their uses.
Since the green space will continue to expand, Lin Muyan has no reason not to take this guy in.
Having dealt with the mutated trees, the next step is to handle the special forces soldiers whose minds are controlled by the spore toxins.
When Lin Muyan turned back, the special forces soldiers were all lying on the ground, unconscious.
Lin Muyan checked their breathing and found they were still panting. She quickly took out water from her space and gave each of them a bucket to cool them down physically.
Before long, several stronger people woke up and got up one after another.
They were completely bewildered, not knowing why they had fallen to the ground, or why their heads felt throbbing. They felt as if they had just finished grueling training, their muscles aching and trembling all over.
Finally, someone noticed Lin Muyan. Her petite figure and her status as a girl made her stand out from her surroundings.
Just then, someone recognized Lin Muyan. Wasn't this the woman who was with Colonel Xiao Li?
According to Xu Chong's soldiers, this might be Colonel Xiao's girlfriend. Many people in the army know about Xiao Li's background, and the woman who can be with him must have a very important identity.
Lin Muyan had already put the ice wolf into her spatial storage, and now she was alone in this place, leaving the special forces soldiers somewhat bewildered.
"Miss, why are you here alone? Where is Colonel Xiao who was with you?"
The speaker had a baby face, but his muscular physique was quite pleasing to the eye. From head to toe, there was a contradictory feeling that was both harmonious and full of contrast.
Seeing Lin Muyan staring at him, Zhang Shixu scratched his head shyly.
"Hello, my name is Zhang Shixu, I am a major in the Vanguard Squad. I have known Colonel Xiao since we were children. I saw you were alone here, so I thought I would ask you."
Zhang Shixu smiled gently, revealing two shallow dimples on his face. Combined with his soft features and big eyes, he looked very cute, giving off the vibe of a cheerful young man.
Lin Muyan was also surprised to find that there was a major-level officer hidden in this team. Was the vanguard squad such a powerful team that even Xiao Li's Hidden Dragon Team did not have a major-colonel combination?
"Are these all members of your vanguard squad? Where's your colonel? Do you remember why you're here?"
Lin Muyan did not answer Zhang Shixu, but instead asked a series of questions in return.
Zhang Shixu immediately said, "We are a team of three working together. The colonel and the others are on another hilltop. Why are they here... Hmm? Why are they here? It must be to patrol the mountain as requested by the colonel?"
The other special forces soldiers also gathered around, looking at each other in bewilderment, none of them remembering why they were there.
"It's strange, but I feel really uncomfortable all over, like I've been beaten up badly, and it hurts all over."
"My head, especially my head, it hurts so much it feels like it's going to split open. Is it the same for everyone? What's wrong?"
"..."
After discussing it, everyone realized that something was wrong.
Then, someone noticed that their close teammates were missing. After searching around, they found their bodies. They had either been worked to death or died from heatstroke, and none of them had any external injuries.
Seeing this, Zhang Shixu's gaze fell inquisitively on Lin Muyan, and he tentatively asked:
"Miss, you know what's going on, don't you?"
Lin Muyan glanced at him, surprised that the mutated tree's spore toxins were so potent. It was as if they had all lost their memories, unable to recall anything about the uncontrollable situation they had just experienced.
So Lin Muyan thought for a moment and said:
"All I know is that you were chasing a tree, and those people all died while chasing it."
Lin Muyan wouldn't say a word more than necessary.
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly remembered.
"Oh my god, I remember now! That's right, a plum tree that can run away!"
"So there really are trees that can run? My God, and then what, where are the trees?"
"That's not right. I only remember finding a tree that could run, which should also be a kind of mutant, but I have no recollection of chasing after the tree afterwards?"
"I don't seem to remember much. I only know that when I first saw that tree, I was stunned, and then my memory started to get blurry..."
After exchanging ideas, the group realized that their memories of chasing the mutated tree were hazy, and they didn't even know why they had collapsed.
Zhang Shixu was also in a headache, his temples throbbing, but he hadn't forgotten Lin Muyan's existence.
"Miss, thank you for waking us up. It's very dangerous here. I'll take you to find Brother Xiao. Please wait for me."
Before Lin Muyan could speak, Zhang Shixu turned around and went to the crowd. After giving some instructions, he turned back to Lin Muyan.
“Let’s go, miss. I’ll take you away from here. There are still many mutated beasts in the mountains that haven’t been cleared out. It’s very dangerous. It’s too dangerous for a girl like you to stay here alone.”
Lin Muyan raised an eyebrow. This young man was alright, but it seemed unnecessary. She was still feeling unwell, and he wanted to see her off. This back and forth would not only delay things but also be a huge drain on her energy.
Just as Lin Muyan was about to refuse, Zhang Shixu had already half-squatted down in front of her and said in an extremely gentlemanly manner:
“I see your shoes aren’t suitable for walking on mountain paths. Let me carry you on my back so we can find Brother Xiao faster.”
[Fu Ssu-nien: Huh? Not again? Is this never going to end?]
[This young man is quite nice, it's a pity his baby face isn't my type, otherwise I'd definitely make him a star.]
[At such a young age, he's already a major, and he's Xiao Li's childhood friend. I imagine his family must be quite prominent. Lin Muyan has amazing connections; everyone she knows is so impressive.]
I don't think he's interested in Lin Muyan. He's probably just taking care of her out of respect for Xiao Li. There was nothing romantic in his eyes; his gaze was quite clear and pure.
[Tsk, girl, you haven't experienced enough. I've seen those seemingly innocent, boy-next-door types, but once they take their clothes off, they're incredibly wild and promiscuous.]
Sisters, tell me more!
Lin Muyan stared at her shoes. Although they weren't hiking boots, they weren't so bad that they were difficult to walk in, were they?
This young major looks to be about the same age as her, and he is quite adept at navigating social situations.
However, she didn't intend to be carried, nor did she plan to go back to find Xiao Li. Instead, she said:
"I heard that someone on Colonel Xu Chong's side was bitten by a mutated beast. Can you take me to Colonel Xu Chong?"
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