Loxin Amusement Park
"They're already dead. Are we going to sacrifice the lives of the living? Let's go."
Gao Wenwen dragged and pulled the person who was trying to rush forward frantically and finally stopped him.
It would be difficult for anyone to accept the thought that their loved ones might be bitten by these poisonous insects.
Fortunately, Ling Yi was there to help, and the two of them finally managed to retreat in the direction they came from.
The others also took action at the same time. In order to seek benefits and avoid harm, everyone retreated spontaneously, and their steps were much faster than when they came.
"How can they climb so fast?" Shi Yan walked quickly in small steps, looking back repeatedly to see what was happening behind him.
The swarm of insects moved much faster than expected. Although they had not yet gotten close to the prey they wanted to catch, their mouths were still busy.
The mouthparts make chewing movements during the process, and the closing strikes produce a metallic clanging sound like blades colliding.
It sounds creepy, but Shi Yan still feels that if she is really bitten, the pain from the wound should be worse than being cut by a blade.
Moreover, the visibility at the bottom of the valley was poor, and everyone had tried their best to increase their speed, but even so, the swarm of insects was still following closely behind.
Xia Jialian was the last one to come, and from time to time he tilted the torch in his hand downward, trying to scare away the poisonous insects with the dancing flames.
Unfortunately, this deterrent only had a weak effect in a short period of time.
Although they have never seen fire, the swarm of insects that have been rampant here for a long time still think they are the most powerful and are dismissive.
What's more, although the light seemed inexplicable and strange at first glance, it did not cause any substantial harm to them.
In addition, the surface vegetation is moist and difficult to ignite with torches, so the flames that can be seen at present are just better than nothing.
Gao Wenwen carefully observed the surrounding environment without stopping, but when he took another step on the smooth road, he was tripped by something that suddenly appeared and hit his ankle.
The body is still moving forward, so it is inevitable that it will stumble.
Instead, he was held back by Xi Yin, preventing him from falling flat on his face.
After he stood still, he had time to look down and asked, "What is that?"
Although everyone was running for their lives, they also knew that the terrain here was complicated, so they were always paying attention to the situation under their feet. They didn't see any obstacles at all just now.
After looking carefully, I realized that they were vines growing in large areas on the ground.
But now it is no longer a decoration of the earth, but has been given more vitality and can move freely in the land.
These can no longer be treated as ordinary plants; they may even be more dangerous than the wild animals we commonly see.
"What kind of strange creatures are growing here?" After Gao Wenwen regained his balance, he did not forget to complain in his heart.
Seeing that the branches, which were nearly as thick as his arms, were just moving slowly on the ground, he couldn't help but lift his feet and lightly kick the brown bark with his toes.
The vines simply moved to the side with the force, showing no intention of fighting back.
And when I came over just now, they were all fine. They only became active when a swarm of insects suddenly approached.
Does that mean that the vines actually have no hostility towards humans, but are just unhappy with the approach of poisonous insects, and that the fact that he almost fell just now might have been an unexpected disaster.
This is rare good news in the face of danger.
Thanks to this, everyone finally had a chance to relax and stayed close to the cliff to observe the situation.
It’s not that they are so confident that they are completely safe with the vines around them. The main reason is that they don’t know how different insect swarms transmit signals. Ahead of the path they must pass, there is another group of insect swarms that surround them and prevent them from moving forward.
There is no road ahead or behind, so I have no choice but to stay here for now.
The branches moved rapidly, and the poisonous insect, which had only advanced a few dozen centimeters, was quickly teleported several meters away. Not only was the effort in vain, but it was also driven back.
If it encounters obstacles when approaching its prey, it will certainly not show mercy to it, so it will use its hard mouthparts to bite the leaves on it without any hesitation.
The surface of the colorful shell was stained with a lot of green grass juice, and fine grass foam floated in the air, just like a lawn mower passing by.
"We didn't see any living creatures along the way just now. These bugs must be very hungry." Gao Wenwen carefully hypothesized and did not have the courage to verify it boldly.
This can't be called chewing, it's simply a machine running at high speed and tirelessly. As long as they are given enough time, he feels that even the rocks on the cliff can be completely crushed.
No wonder they can reproduce in such huge numbers at the bottom of the valley.
Countless gnawing sounds overlapped and filled the ears, making the scalp tingle.
The shattered grass leaves caused a small cloud of smoke to appear in front of his eyes, which was quickly blown away by the small fan held by Lin He.
This item not only has the ability to dispel miasma and other harmful gases, but also has a certain deterrent effect on poisonous insects.
About a few steps away, no more poisonous insects approached. Instead, they surrounded them in dense crowds, overlapping each other, as if trying to form a wall to drown them.
Although I couldn't see the insects' eyes clearly, I could still imagine that they must be staring at me with eager eyes.
It was no different from someone holding a blade over their heads. Ling Yi swallowed and asked, "Can we still escape?"
The veins on the side of his forehead bulged with fear and panic, completely different from his previous emotions. It was obvious that he deeply regretted his decision.
As he said this, he inadvertently took a small step back, and only felt relieved after confirming that he was now in the safest position among these people.
Maybe I was still hoping for a lucky break and thought I could come and go safely here.
In stark contrast to him, Xi Yin, who had regained his composure, said, "I must get out. We can't let our whole family die in the valley."
The brief collapse she had experienced before was caused by sudden grief, but when faced with danger, she was instead inspired to gain some confidence in life.
I have to live on with the hopes of my father and brother. No matter what the outcome, I have to try my best to leave here.
There was a branch that had fallen from the cliff at the bottom of the valley. Xi Yin bent down to pick it up from the ground and held it in his hand through his clothes. Because the bottom of the valley was humid, the tree did not show any symptoms of water shortage due to being away from the main body for a long time.
There is some mold growing on it, and it is even more moist than usual and has some weight.
She held the branch across her body, ready to use it as a weapon to protect herself if anything approached.
"We will definitely be able to get out." Xiyin cheered everyone up again.
Although she had just met these strangers, she trusted them from the bottom of her heart and felt that these people would not have any bad intentions.
Just like trusting your own family.
She didn't know where this strange feeling came from, but fighting side by side would never be wrong.
Ding Can has begun to like this girl: "When necessary, you can leave your back to us."
Now everyone is leaning against the cold cliff, but even so, they still don't feel safe.
This does not mean safety. Above our heads, which are covered by miasma, no one knows if something more dangerous will suddenly appear.
On the other hand, the battle between the vines and the poisonous insects gradually underwent noticeable changes.
As for vines, although they have long-range attack power and can attack in unexpected situations, it seems to be only effective against large objects.
It is not easy to completely clamp the body of a poisonous insect.
As a result, the branches and leaves have almost fallen off, leaving only bare branches, which look even more desolate and dilapidated in the dark environment.
In the process of trying to clamp the insect, the branches inevitably piled up on top of each other, forming a hill-like shape like a coiled snake, almost half a person's height.
If this continues, this place may become a green cage and getting out will become a luxury.
There are also poisonous insects. A single one can indeed be easily blown back by Lin He's small fan, but they also learn to be smart in a short period of time. By intertwining their legs, they gradually form a more solid structure and body.
Now the distance between us is getting closer and closer.
There is some truth in the saying that quantitative change leads to qualitative change, so no one dares to take it lightly.
Shi Yan frowned slightly, not used to such a depressing environment. Props were indeed precious in the dungeon, and they were only on a side quest that extended from the dungeon.
If the team has almost used up all the times to exchange items now, it will be extremely difficult to complete the subsequent tasks.
But never mind, she needed to resolve the dilemma first. After quickly browsing the system interface, she spotted a powerful item.
"You all move aside."
She walked to the front, and suddenly something the size of a small fire extinguisher appeared in her hand.
After opening the valve, there is no need to aim, just close your eyes and spray it around.
And with Lin He there, they didn't have to worry about hurting themselves. A large amount of white smoke was seen spewing out of the outlet of the jar, mixed with the wind and drifting to a far place.
At the same time, it has a certain weight and gradually falls to the ground. You can clearly see that the body of the colorful poisonous insect is covered with a layer of light powder.
It looks like a layer of loose powder.
The moment it fell, the poisonous insect's body first became sluggish, until the movements completely disappeared, and there was no sign of movement.
Gao Wenwen smelled a pungent sound in the air, and after coughing twice, he felt choked.
"Ahem, Sister Yan Zi, please take it easy. I can't breathe."
Shi Yan stood in the wind, tears streaming down her face. She raised her other sleeve to barely cover her mouth and nose, with her eyes only slightly open.
"I'm fighting fire with fire. It's just a little irritating, but you'll get used to it. Look, you can leave now."
As she spoke, she gestured for others to go and see the condition of the insects.
The vines became much more wilted. I don’t know if it was an illusion, but even the gray-green miasma seemed to have drifted away a little.
Xia Jialian warned them, "Let's go! They seem unable to hold on any longer."
He was standing closest to Lingyi and Xiyin, and found that the effect of this item on them was particularly obvious. The two of them were leaning against the cliff, staggering, and looked like they were about to faint.
The next second, his body went limp and he fainted.
Everyone was shocked. Shi Yan's sprayer would at most only slightly irritate their sense of smell, but would not cause any substantial harm.
Perhaps there is still some difference in the immunity level between students and NPCs.
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