Chapter 107 A Turning Point Appears
However, it was as if Lady Luck had descended upon them, and this time they truly discovered a path of mutual support.
They had already discussed how to leave.
Looking at the seemingly endless tree hollow in front of her, Luo Yin remained calm.
After all, she was a self-aware person, seeing that there was nothing around her.
The space inside is incredibly large, almost like a newly partitioned secret room.
They would never have found it if they hadn't been so determined to search for it.
The lights shone down, creating a dazzling spectacle.
Talented people will definitely falter if they're put on the job!
"Team Leader Mu, this tree looks hollowed out. But it looks even more difficult to climb. We probably can't make it."
The original plan was to enter from the inside.
Mu Chen found an angle, took a running start, stepped on the walls on both sides and climbed up, then continued climbing.
It was now quite a distance away from the ground.
Luo Yin, underground, looked on with envy, "Team Leader Mu, you're amazing!"
"It's alright here, the conditions aren't too harsh, you can climb it."
"ah?"
Luo Yin tried to control herself, but even though she was trying to be careful, she couldn't stop herself from sliding down.
No way, it seems I don't have that talent.
"Alright, let's hurry back now. We must get out today."
Mu Chen's eyes were firm, radiating a fierce fighting spirit.
This inspired Luo Yin, who decided to give it her all and grit her teeth and charge forward.
"I'll carry you up here, but remember not to loosen the rope around your waist."
Loin nodded, and soon the two little ants began to climb up the towering tree.
At first, Luo Yin followed the rhythm of the wooden team, leading you up little by little. The speed, rhythm and eyesight were all at their maximum, so the progress was very smooth.
As the distance and height increase, the difficulty of falling in mid-air also increases.
The tree trunk underground is growing in a very strange way. It has no branches or treetops that stretch out everywhere, and there is not even a trace of any animal.
Although the two had some doubts, they suppressed them for the time being, since the most important thing right now was not these things, but that they had to keep climbing.
Whenever Luo Yin felt strained, she would look up at the figure above.
When she saw her silently climbing upwards and the rope between them getting tighter and tighter, she knew that the distance between them had increased significantly and she needed to catch up quickly.
Many times afterward, when Luo Yin thought back on this incident, she secretly regarded the wooden team from that moment as her guiding light.
It was because of her paving the way that I was able to clearly see the direction.
Luo Yin never imagined that their adventurous actions would bring about such a great deal of change.
But when the incident occurred, they were powerless to do anything about it.
Even if we knew the answer, there was nothing that could change anything.
"Xiao Luo, hang in there a little longer. There's a gentle slope ahead, let's stop and rest here."
Holding on to her last breath and keeping up with the group, Luo Yin heard the shouts from above, and her fighting spirit instantly soared to a new level, as if she had been injected with chicken blood.
"Okay, I'm coming right away, wait for me."
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you. Watch your step."
The two gradually closed the distance, and were about to meet each other.
A strange cry suddenly came from the surroundings.
"Knock knock knock~"
"What is that?"
Mu Chen gripped a dagger, scanning his surroundings.
Hearing this from below, Luo Yin subconsciously looked around at the pitch-black surroundings, and then raised her position on another step.
"Xiao Luo, don't come up, something's coming."
What?
As soon as Luo Yin heard the warning, she saw something fly down and then engage in a fierce battle with the wooden team.
"What is that?"
She anxiously tried to take out her flashlight and shine it on to see what was going on.
But then he remembered that before coming up, because the wood team was at the head, he had given her the things he was carrying.
"Don't panic, it's probably just a bird nearby. Hold on tight and don't fall." There's still time to talk to her while he's fighting with her.
Luo Yin was truly impressed; she was a real strong woman!
Full of envy, she became even more obedient, knowing that protecting herself meant not causing trouble for her teammates. So she simply and gracefully dropped into the air, holding on tightly to her arms.
Fortunately, there was something to support it, preventing her from scratching it directly with her fingernails.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~"
After a flurry of fighting, Mu Chen began to breathe heavily.
"Are you alright? Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine, hurry up and get on, we need to hurry and get going."
When the two met up, they saw a large bird that had been stabbed to death by the wooden team with a dagger.
The bird looked quite common, like a typical dove, except its feathers were bluish-green.
The blood that was still flowing was also tinged with blue, seeping into the tree little by little, making it look even stranger and more peculiar.
"The color of this blood is so strange!"
Luo Yin noticed immediately that Mu Dui also looked serious when she turned her head.
"This is my first time seeing this place too, so I'll take you with me this time. Let's go quickly."
"good."
The original plan was for her to be in front to shield against some unexpected situations.
But the sudden appearance of the Bluebirds made them realize that simply dodging and defending was not as effective as taking the initiative.
"Oh my, what's that up there?"
The two continued climbing for a while longer and discovered that something was growing on the tree.
Or rather, it was decorated with strange ornaments, with rows of wooden sticks of different sizes yet neatly arranged, wrapping around the tree trunk like a fence.
The two, who were originally looking for a place to land, instinctively reached out and tried to pry open the situation in front of them.
They didn't budge at all; the wooden sticks stubbornly stood upright.
"How did you get it up there?"
"Wait, this shouldn't be this sturdy. How many years has it been?"
Luo Yin, who had initially leaned closer to smell it, pulled back, saying to the wooden team member, "Be careful, we really don't know when this thing came from?"
"Even good wood will rot to some extent after being stored for a long time, but the piece we just casually ruffled didn't show any damage. This thing must be something special."
Team leader Mu thought about it and realized it was true, but there were so many of those things in front of him.
They are facing a difficult choice: should they give it a try?
"I think we should wait and see if there are any more bluebirds."
Luo Yin was practically brought up by her; she was very concerned about the condition of the wooden team.
After such a long period of physical labor, even she was starving, so it's easy to imagine that her condition was even worse. Therefore, if there was no other way to decide, it was better to wait.
"But I think those are worth a try."
Mu Chen understood her good intentions, but he also knew that once he made up his mind, it would be like losing all his strength, and he would not have the same energy again for a long time.
"Let's go, let's take a gamble!"
"Okay, let's take a gamble."
Let's give it our all!
The battle between Luo Yin and Mu Dui made them realize once again the strange and peculiar nature of the Ailao Mountains.
The ancient trees and vines buried underground had armor-like protection made of wooden sticks on a layer near the surface.
And the higher you climb, the better the protective measures become.
Until the two of them felt the wind for the first time!
A breeze blew from all directions, carrying the scent of sunshine and dawn.
Luo Yin was so excited she almost screamed; she had never imagined that Nuan Yang was something she longed for so much.
It is an indispensable part of their lives.
"Team Leader Mu, I think I can feel the wind outside!"
Despite suppressing her emotions, her excitement still leaked out of her voice.
"Really? That's great! Hope is just ahead."
"That's right!"
While the two groups were rushing around, the elderly group that was forced to stay behind was quite different.
Old Du, Old Meng, and Little Liu would occasionally mutter a few words, inquiring about the situation below.
Team Leader Feng was more rational. He knew Chen Lao's abilities and, seeing that Chen Lao wasn't in a hurry, he didn't pry into those matters.
The two of them decided on the next steps on the very night the four of them left.
They proceeded as planned to the Seven-Colored Lake area behind the Phoebe zhennan forest.
That's right, the name was chosen because a small lake in the hinterland can reflect seven colors.
Seven-Colored Lake is not large; in fact, it could be considered small.
According to everyone's estimation, it is only a few dozen square meters in size, but its location is so special.
The group stood in front of the Seven-Colored Lake, looking at how it was surrounded by mountains on all sides.
The entire landscape of Ailao Mountain is contained within this lake, and the reflections on all sides create a diverse and colorful panorama.
"Hey, wasn't it supposed to be the Seven-Colored Lake? How long does it usually take to see those eyes?" Xiao Liu asked curiously after overhearing this.
"Well, not now. It has to be when the sky is clear and there's a sudden downpour. Then, that evening, you just sit here quietly, and you're guaranteed to see seven colors on the lake."
Liu Cheng hadn't expected it to be so troublesome, and quickly waved his hand at Captain Feng.
They don't have that kind of free time, so let's just forget about it.
"Alright, let's camp here tonight. Everyone, set up your tents first, and then go find some firewood nearby."
"Okay, no problem."
Old Chen, who had been silent the whole way, finally spoke.
"Remember to walk around the lake before you leave."
What is the meaning behind this?
Xiao Liu scratched his head, "I don't know!"
Old Du and Old Meng pondered to themselves, and then, as if they had just thought of something, they looked at him with a teasing gaze.
If it weren't for their experience, they would have been intimidated by this kid.
"Here we go again. How old are you? Still so childish."
Old Du kept complaining, bringing up old grievances while also reminding him of things.
"Be careful in the future, and don't talk nonsense with him. I've realized that he's all talk and no action. We'll have to see how he actually does things."
Old Meng thought about it and realized it made sense. "You're right. I didn't ask him that question that time."
"Splash!"
Just then, a head suddenly popped up on the surface of the lake.
Then another sound of water breaking rang out.
"Splash!"
"Wow, it looks like someone's there."
Old Meng, who was so frightened he almost jumped up, squinted and asked uncertainly.
His eyesight is fine for long distances, but he really can't see clearly up close.
It's said that you can wear those kinds of glasses that stare at you. A younger family member tried it for a while, but it was uncomfortable, so they threw it away.
This time he remembered, "Hey, take a look, isn't that right?"
Old Du was startled and turned his head to look, only to find that there were not two people at all.
They were two people lying paralyzed on the lake, floating around.
Oh dear, what's going on?
I remember Xiao Liu and Captain Feng weren't walking this way just now, how did they suddenly fall into the water?
Old Du and Old Meng thought it was the two of them who had plunged into the water.
Unexpectedly, Chen Dong suddenly spoke up, "Hurry up and call them, those two lads are back."
"ah?"
"They came up? How is that possible?"
However, before they could even begin to question these doubts, Captain Feng and Xiao Liu, who had returned from nearby, saw what was happening and immediately took over the work from Elder Du and Elder Meng to help.
"Watch out, catch the rope."
"Pull them back, pull them both up."
As the activity here became more lively, Old Man Chen, who had remained in place without making any moves, slightly turned his head.
His ears twitched, and then he spoke again to the person next to him.
Old Du raised an eyebrow when he saw that he was about to speak.
No, this old guy is getting more and more cunning as he gets older. It seems like he's the one who's been making the moves the whole way.
It feels like he and Lao Meng are just extras; will it all be like this from now on?
What's the point of calling both of them? We might as well just call him alone.
"I can't do that much work by myself!"
Old Chen spoke casually, but his words were incredibly irritating.
"No, are you really blind? How do you know what I'm thinking?" Du Xiangrong was speechless. This old guy was truly his nemesis.
He and his friend have been at odds ever since he was young and wandered the world, and every time the topic comes up, he always says that his friend is more formidable.
In terms of reputation and methods, he surpasses both him and Lao Meng. What's most outrageous is that this old guy is a self-taught amateur.
How can you compare these two!
Comparing people is infuriating!
As for those low-class methods, neither he nor Lao Meng had the face to even think about them, let alone do them.
But after all that bickering and fighting along the way, they've long since let go of those things by now that they're this age. They just keep bringing it up, all in an attempt to get something out of the kid.
"Alright, stop trying to shirk your responsibilities. There's something for you to do."
Despite thinking so much, Du Xiangrong only stood there for a moment before leaning closer upon hearing his words.
"What's wrong? Is there something you can't solve?"
"Stop joking around. See that over there? The biggest and tallest tree. Hurry up and take some people over to pick them up."
Old Du looked in the direction he was pointing and found it was in a depression not far from Seven-Colored Lake.
But as soon as he looked over, Old Du immediately tensed up.
"Wait, who are we picking up?"
Du Xiangrong waved his hand again and took out his tools to fiddle with.
The group of people who had just returned from gathering nearby saw the two people, who were soaking wet and looking rather disheveled, and asked them what had happened.
"Hey, how did you get up from the lake? Is there some kind of passage down there?"
Several curious eyes turned to the two of them; this was really strange.
The two, both looking haggard, looked at each other, their eyes filled with undisguised bitterness and helplessness.
Hosen shook his head first, "I didn't know we were actually taking a gamble. The mechanisms down there were completely unpredictable. We only found a few numbers they left behind, but we couldn't find the people at all. When we were running out of food, we came across an underground river."
Qin Chuan gave a bitter smile and picked up where Huo Sen left off. "I dragged him down. I accidentally got caught in the trap before, and Huo Sen was afraid I wouldn't be able to hold on inside, so he tried going down the underground river again. I didn't expect I actually made it out. But what about them? Haven't they come out yet?"
Not yet.
Liu Cheng, who was standing nearby, had already come up with a simple first aid kit before Qin Dui even spoke.
The two appeared to be fine, except for minor scratches and bumps. Perhaps the most serious thing was that they both looked much thinner.
But after listening to Qin Chuan's words, Xiao Liu, who was checking the wound, noticed that something was wrong with his leg.
When you pull up his trouser leg, you can see that the flesh in the middle of his calf looks like it has been eroded away.
A deep, bone-revealing hole appeared before them.
"What's going on? What happened?"
"Hiss~"
Everyone frowned, for the scene before them was far too cruel.
The wounds started to swell up from the area around the genitals, forming clusters of bloody, fleshy wounds that were too painful to touch.
"It's nothing, it's nothing, I've already cleaned it up a bit." Qin Chuan said he was fine, but the water dripping down his face showed that he was feeling quite uncomfortable.
"How can you be alright? Captain Qin, look how much pain you're in, you're covered in sweat." He was wondering why he saw Captain Qin being supported in the water earlier; given his skills, he shouldn't have been in such a state.
Captain Feng immediately found the best anti-inflammatory medicine.
"Try this first. Xiao Liu, take the food out and disinfect and clean it quickly. We can't delay."
"Okay, I'll do it."
Seeing how urgent the situation was, Old Du, who was thinking of calling for help, glanced silently at Little Huo.
He's the only one who can be roused right now.
"Little Huo, are you alright?"
"Mr. Du, I'm fine. Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Here it is, you come..."
Soon, Old Du, along with Huo Sen and Captain Feng who had followed, headed in the direction Old Chen had indicated.
When the three arrived at their destination, they found that the tree in front of them was covered with fruit.
The red dots are adorning it like gemstones!
"This is a seven-leaf redwood."
"What"
Old Du clapped his hands excitedly, "Oh my, the legendary extinct redwood species! Look, aren't the leaves seven leaves in one piece?"
The two ignorant people took a look and found that almost every leaf was composed of seven leaves.
"Haha, legend has it that this kind of seven-leaf red cedar tree is very attractive to a divine bird with blue wings all over its body. It is said that the divine bird can understand human speech and speak human language. If you encounter it in the middle of the night, it can grant you one wish."
"What? This sounds so fake!"
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