Nan Xian was well aware of this, but they had gone through so many dangers to get here, how could they give up so easily?
She turned her head to look at Huo Shaoying's face. The long journey and her worry for her sister had made her look somewhat haggard and unwell, with a slightly sickly pale complexion.
In the firelight, Huo Shaoying's brows were tightly furrowed, and there seemed to be a dark current flowing in her eyes, as if she was thinking about something.
Seeing this, Nan Xian couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. She raised her voice and tried to comfort her in a cheerful tone, "Don't be discouraged! We haven't even seen what's down in the valley yet, so how can we be sure that the Mange Flower has definitely disappeared? And let me tell you a secret, I've always had exceptionally good luck, and I bring good fortune to those around me! With me here, there will definitely be a turning point!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Shaoying tried to raise the corners of her lips, but her smile was more like a grimace. As if she herself had realized this, she sighed deeply and said, "Actually, it's all my fault. If I weren't the First Leader's strategist, if I hadn't taken my current position, Ruizhu wouldn't have been targeted by those with ulterior motives, thus leading to this... If she had died because of me, I would never have been able to let go of this, never be able to forgive myself."
Nan Xian felt a lump in her throat. She knew how proud and confident Huo Shaoying was, yet she was now showing such vulnerability in front of her, which meant she was truly desperate.
She reached out and grasped her hand tightly, saying firmly, "We will definitely turn things around and find the Mange Flower. Ruizhu is definitely waiting for you. Once we bring the flower back, her poison will be cured immediately! I have faith in you, and you must have faith in yourself too!"
Huo Shaoying was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
In the firelight, Nan Xian's face was bathed in a faint golden glow, and the fine hairs on her cheeks were clearly visible, reminding her of some soft little animal.
Though gentle, she possesses the strongest inner strength; she is never afraid of any obstacles ahead, as if nothing can defeat her.
She sniffed, her gaze hardening, and nodded firmly, saying, "Okay! I believe in you, and I believe in myself!" The firewood crackled and popped as it burned in the campfire, and under the pale silver moonlight, the two smiled at each other.
**
The next day, as soon as the sun rose, everyone tiptoed out of bed.
The boars had also finished their nighttime hunting and dragged their prey back to their dens to sleep.
After observing them for half a day yesterday, they discovered that the boar beasts were actually far more intelligent than they had imagined. Perhaps because their former leader had repeatedly sent people to hunt them down, the boar beasts had even begun to imitate human behavior after so many attempts.
They imitated the human system of taking turns on guard duty. When one group of boars went out to hunt, the others would stay near the den, usually in a 50/50 ratio.
The half that remains in the nest is then divided into two parts: one part rests and replenishes its strength, while the other part guards the area.
At dawn, the half of the boars that had hunted returned to their dens, laid down their prey, and rested, while the boars that had slept well at night took over their work... In this way, they not only had a continuous supply of food, but their safety was also greatly improved.
Furthermore, the boars are very vigilant; they rarely act alone and usually appear in groups.
This made Nan Xian and her team's ambush plan even more difficult. After some discussion, they finally decided to use a "feint attack" strategy—first, send out a three-person team to enter through the wide entrance of the valley, then deliberately make noise to attract the attention of the boars. While they chase after them, Nan Xian and Huo Shaoying lead the others through the narrow entrance of the valley to search for the traces of the Mange Flower.
Unless absolutely necessary, they should avoid disturbing the boars. After all, no one was sure if Nan Xian's abilities would be effective against such a large group of boars, and they could count their manpower on one hand. Moreover, they didn't know what dangers they might encounter on their return journey.
With the plan finalized, the vanguard of three quickly set off, and as expected, they immediately attracted the attention of the boars left behind in the nest. They had specially coated their bodies with herbs that would make their scent more intense. The boars, smelling the fresh flesh and blood, immediately became excited and roared as they charged toward them.
Seeing that the initial plan had succeeded, the three vanguard members quickly ran up the mountain. Each of them had a "speed talisman" given to them by Nan Xian on their body. As the name suggests, this talisman can quickly increase a person's running speed.
However, there is a drawback: this kind of talisman is only suitable for use in open and flat places. This is because, under normal circumstances, once the speed is increased too much, the danger will also increase greatly. If used in a narrow and complex environment, it is very likely to injure oneself.
This is why Nan Xian didn't dare use it when she was being chased by the group of bodyguards in Shixi Building.
Seeing the three of them quickly distance themselves from the boar beast, Nan Xian breathed a sigh of relief and silently thanked Diao Yu in her heart, deciding that she would definitely give him a bonus when they got back.
With the feint to the east completed, the plan to strike the west must also be followed. After entering the valley, Nan Xian and her group split into three groups and began a thorough search.
It wasn't until they entered the valley that they discovered it wasn't barren as they had imagined. Many plants were hidden in corners that the boars couldn't easily trample, such as the gaps between rocks, crevices in the ground, and steep banks beside the river.
This discovery delighted everyone, and Huo Shaoying's face showed a long-lost joy. She didn't want to miss any corner, and her eyes scanned the ground like radar.
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