We started to follow the faint footprints, but after we entered the woods, the tracks stopped and the ground was covered with leaves and other things. We had no choice but to grope our way as we went.
Ever since entering the forest, I have been on guard.
I let Li Yuan lead the way, Qin Lan walk in the middle, and I was responsible for covering the rear so that we could react in time if there was any danger.
"Why are you so nervous? There's no danger at all. There's not even a ghost in sight. Are you afraid of ghosts? Hahahaha, you coward!"
Seeing how surprised I was, Qin Lan walked forward leisurely, turned her head and glanced at me teasingly.
"Ghost? If it's really a ghost, I'm not afraid. It can also broaden my horizons. I'm just afraid of someone pretending to be a ghost."
I muttered to myself as I heard Qin Lan teasing me. I've always had a keen intuition for danger, and from the moment I entered this forest, I had a bad feeling, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
"Chen Fei, what are you doing there? If you're scared, hurry up and catch up." Qin Lan looked back at me and called out to me when she saw that I was standing there in a daze.
"Here we come. Don't walk so fast. It's better to be careful." I came to my senses and said seriously to Qin Lan and Li Yuan.
"Pfft, Fade Chen, you thought we were as timid as you are. Look how scared you are. Coward."
When Qin Lan heard what I said, she burst out laughing and didn't take it seriously.
Li Yuan stood aside without saying a word. He was trying hard to hold back his laughter while listening to Qin Lan insulting him.
"Okay, just be careful." Seeing that everyone was in a good mood, I gave them another reminder and didn't say anything more.
But before I could finish my words, Qin Lan turned and walked forward.
"So long-winded, ah..."
After walking a few steps, I heard Qin Lan scream. I hurried over and saw that Qin Lan had fallen into a deep pit.
It should be said that it is a trap. The surface is covered with leaves and it cannot be seen unless you pay attention.
Qin Lan squatted in the pit, covering her ankle. She probably sprained her ankle again when she fell in.
I looked carefully and found the pit was only about one or two meters deep, not very big. It was no problem for me, but for Qin Lan, it was impossible to climb out.
I didn't hesitate and jumped into the pit. I squatted next to Qin Lan, looked at her feet, and said, "Can you still get up? Why do you have to be so stubborn?"
Qin Lan glanced at me without saying anything. With my support, Qin Lan was able to stand up, and it didn't seem to be particularly serious.
I squatted down with my back to her and said, "Come sit on my shoulders, I'll help you get up."
Qin Lan hesitated for a moment, then sat up. Because she couldn't use her feet, she could only sit on my shoulders with her legs clamped around my neck.
After she sat down, I raised my head and slowly stood up while holding onto the wall.
I could feel my head pressing against two soft lumps, and I couldn't help but rub my head against them.
With a "pop", Qin Lan's hand hit my head, and I heard her say, "Don't move!"
I shrank my head, gave a dry laugh, and quickly pushed her to the entrance of the cave. Li Yuan put his hand on top and Qin Lan went up.
I looked around the cave and didn't see anything special.
But how could there be a trap in this forest?
Is there anyone around here?
Could it be Xiao Chen?
Without thinking too much, I pushed myself up with my hands and used the wall of the cave as leverage to climb up.
Li Yuan helped Qin Lan sit under a tree and quietly pulled me aside.
He said to me nervously, "Fade Chen, when you were in the trap just now, I always felt like someone was watching us."
After hearing what Li Yuan said, I immediately looked around vigilantly and didn't find anyone suspicious.
After discussing with Li Yuan, we decided to set off immediately as it was not advisable to stay here for long.
The person who set the trap will definitely come back. We don't know the number and strength of the other party, so we can't expose ourselves too early for the time being.
Without further ado, I found two branches for Li Yuan so that he could explore the way ahead and avoid falling into the trap again.
I helped Qin Lan up and continued walking forward behind Li Yuan.
We have to find a place to stay in the woods before dark, as it will be more dangerous once it gets dark.
"Rustle, rustle..." The rustling sound of stepping on leaves always makes people feel uneasy.
Feeling the gaze behind me, I stopped suddenly, turned around and looked back, but saw nothing.
Am I feeling wrong?
It sounded like someone was following us, and that gaze couldn't be ignored.
Maybe I was too nervous. After looking around, I turned back to comfort myself.
Putting aside my doubts for the moment, I supported Qin Lan and quickened my pace.
Qin Lan gave me a puzzled look, and I signaled her with my eyes not to speak.
Qin Lan seemed to sense something and held my hand tightly. I could feel the slight sweat in her palm.
And so we continued walking with the gazes staring at us from behind.
It was not until we walked a certain distance away that the thorn-like gaze disappeared.
Qin Lan and I finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the energy we had been holding back for so long finally relaxed a little.
He glanced at Li Yuan who had been leading the way in front. This stupid guy didn't feel anything at all.
Looking at us gasping for breath, he asked, "What's wrong with you? Why are you so tired?"
I rolled my eyes at him and said, "It's okay, just rest for two minutes and then keep going."
"What was that just now?" Qin Lan finally couldn't help but asked me.
"It's hard to say. I didn't see it either." I shook my head and told the truth.
In this pristine forest, the possibility of other creatures appearing cannot be ruled out, and the unknown always scares people the most.
I thought about it and realized that this gaze appeared when we fell into the trap and disappeared only after we walked a distance.
Could it be that we have accidentally intruded into someone else's territory?
Or have we become someone else's prey?
And the opponent's hiding and tracking capabilities are so high?
Apart from that intense gaze, I couldn't see any trace or figure.
These thoughts kept turning over and over in my mind.
Looking up at the dense jungle, a white light flashed through my mind.
A thought flashed through my mind, and just as I was about to delve into it, Qin Lan patted me on the back, interrupting my thoughts.
Seeing my frown, Qin Lan said with a hint of self-blame in her tone: "It's all my fault. I had to drag you in. Now..."
Seeing Qin Lan blaming herself, my masculinity was aroused again.
I can't let a woman worry about this, especially since she's my boss.
"Why would I say that? No matter what monsters they are, I'm not afraid of them anymore."
"Don't worry, I will definitely help you find Xiao Chen."
I said to Qin Lan with a smile.
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