Chapter 200 The Secret Forest 2
The next morning, just as the sky was getting light, Ruan Xi and his companions set out and plunged into the strange forest without hesitation.
At the leader's signal, the little black balls scattered around them, always on guard against possible dangers.
When they first entered the strange forest, Xiaoguai was still sticking to him, hugging his arms, rubbing his arms, and acting coquettishly without any restraint. But they didn't walk far, probably only half an hour, before Xiaoguai decisively abandoned his beloved father and chose his little friend. The two little guys were happily exploring everywhere and could disappear in minutes.
Ruan Xi and He Ziqian were worried about this at first, but as time went on, they stopped worrying. The truth was, these two kids were too noisy. Let alone encountering danger, Ruan Xi just felt that they should be thankful that these two kids didn't create any danger.
However, Ruan Xi soon had no time to pay attention to the two little ones. Anyway, the two could protect themselves, and there were a large number of little black balls protecting them. So, he devoted himself to the herbs that could be found everywhere in the strange forest.
The herbs from the alien planet and those from the Yinyu Empire are almost completely different in appearance. However, after a simple ingredient analysis, Ruan Xi discovered that these herbs had only changed in appearance. This should be attributed to the environment. After all, the land and water can support the people, not to mention the plants.
Half an hour after entering the strange forest, it was like a dream journey for Ruan Xi. He could come across a new herb almost every three steps. Although the active ingredients could always be found in the Yinyu Empire's medicinal materials or plant encyclopedias, to be honest, these were all brand new varieties that could be subdivided into countless different medicinal effects. Ruan Xi was so excited that his heart was blooming and the corners of his mouth were a little stiff with a smile.
"Zi Qian, please help me pick the red herb over there, the one at my feet. I've only seen a small cluster so far, so it should be quite rare. Please help me dig it out with the roots, I want to take it back to plant!" In fact, there was not only this kind of herb. For every herb Ruan Xi collected, he got at least three living samples. With his current level of supernatural powers, it wouldn't take much time to ripen an herb. He could quickly transplant the corresponding herb into the atlas space, and he could also get the most comprehensive information about this herb from the atlas. It couldn't be more convenient.
"This herb looks 99% similar to the most common weeds in our area." Are you sure you're not seeing things?
"Don't worry, I won't make any mistakes in identifying herbs. You just need to help me collect them!" Ruan Xi smiled brightly, not at all unhappy about being suspected by her lover.
"Okay, I'll go collect it." He Ziqian resolved the doubts in his heart and thought about his past experiences. If such a situation happened again, he would no longer have any doubts.
After all, in the professional field of medicine, no one is better than Ruan Xi.
With He Ziqian, a high-quality laborer who diligently helps with collecting, Ruan Xi naturally does not have to worry too much. From time to time, Xiaoguai, Xiaohei and the scattered little black balls will bring him some things they think are valuable, such as herbs, leaves, bark, roots and even small animals in the strange forest. As long as they want, they can bring back anything for Ruan Xi.
Ruan Xi has become the patriarch of this team. It feels quite strange. After all, he is riding on the neck of his captain!
Although Ruan Xi's wood-related ability can make plants grow to maturity quickly, making it easier for him to transplant them to the illustration space, he remembered clearly that the primary purpose of this trip was to treat the little black balls, and the second purpose was to find the black hole to return to. The rest could only be done slowly. Anyway, there were enough sample storage containers in his storage ring, and he would bring back as many as he could.
If the situation continues to develop in this way and their team can remain safe, then he can have more time to collect herbs and samples with ease while treating the little black ball, and it would be perfect.
However, Ruan Xi felt that the peace of their team would not last long, so he could only desperately collect more before the changes came.
Just as he was concentrating on his thoughts, Ruan Xi unconsciously looked up and saw a small black ball hopping towards him. In its hand, it was holding a gray-white ball of fur that looked like a rabbit...
However, it wasn't a rabbit!
The little black ball was at least five meters away from him. Ruan Xi was curiously looking at the gray and white ball of fur in the little black ball's hand when he suddenly saw the ball of fur stretch out and turn into an animal whose whole body, including its head, was flat. Its two blood-red eyeballs were now so bulging that they seemed like they would fall out at any moment. It was not as cute as before at all, which made people feel very nervous.
"Be careful..." Ruan Xi only had time to shout this before he saw the flat animal kick its hind legs and break free from the little black ball's hand, kicking the little black ball so that it staggered, and several deep blood marks immediately appeared on its face.
The little black ball screamed in pain reflexively. It was too late to dodge and was kicked. He fell to the ground and couldn't get up for a long time.
Ruan Xi really wanted to show some pity to this little black ball who had been kicked, however, he was already in a difficult situation at the moment, because He Ziqian had just been ordered by him to go at least fifty meters away to collect a kind of mushroom that grew on trees, and Xiaoguai and Xiaohei had just come back a minute ago to deliver the goods and stayed with him for a while. According to the usual practice, it would take at least half an hour for them to come back next time.
This means that he is alone.
However, he did not doubt that there were other little black balls around, but judging from what happened just now, the little black balls seemed to be no match for this ugly thing.
So, Ruan Xi naturally saved himself! It's not like they had never fought before, so it's no big deal.
Ruan Xi has never liked using weapons. His favorite dagger was given to him by He Ziqian. He likes to play with it in his hand when he has nothing to do, but he doesn't want to see blood, as he always feels that this would defile He Ziqian's intentions.
But the weapons that Ruan Xi was most comfortable using were never these sharp cold or hot weapons, but plants.
Ruan Xi just had a thought, and vines suddenly sprouted out from the soil at his feet. In a flash, they grew into branches as big as a child's arm, and without hesitation, they rushed towards the flat animal.
"Squeak... Squeak..." The flat animal screamed angrily and continued to pounce on Ruan Xi. It looked as if it had a feud with Ruan Xi and wanted to drink his blood and gnaw his flesh.
It's a bit too much. I have never seen it before. Could it be that this flat animal has some inseparable connection with alien races?
Ruan Xi gave full play to his imagination, while controlling the vines to create a perfect defensive wall for himself. From time to time, he would suddenly attack the flat animal, making it scream and squeak. He looked more and more violent.
"dad!"
"Get out of here!"
At this moment, Xiaoguai and Xiaohei's voices sounded almost at the same time from the side. Then, Ruan Xi saw two small figures jumping up to the front. Without saying anything, they grabbed the flat animal and beat it. In seconds, the flat animal was beaten so hard that it could not take care of itself.
The crisis was resolved instantly, and the flat animal lost in seconds. Xiaoguai held it in his hand and swung it around. It wouldn't be long before the flat animal would be unconscious for a while if not dead.
"Why are you back so soon?"
"Dad, Xiaoguai felt that you were in danger and came here immediately. Look, I caught you. Don't be afraid, Dad." Xiaoguai comforted his father considerately, not realizing that his dear father did not have the emotion of "fear" at all.
If Xiaoguai and Xiaohei hadn't arrived so quickly, he would have had a good chance of killing them alone. It's such a pity.
At this time, He Ziqian also hurried back and carefully observed the whole place from head to toe. After confirming that Ruan Xi was not injured, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"What is this thing? It looks quite docile."
"But actually, this thing is very aggressive. However, I don't know its name."
As Ruan Xi spoke, he walked over to the little black ball that had been scratched by the claws of the flat animal. This little thing obviously lacked experience in fighting and lay on the ground for a long time without recovering.
Until Ruan Xi came over to treat his wounds, gently stroked his head, and praised: "Thank you."
Little Black Dumpling: "..." He thought he had done something wrong. After all, he had caused quite a mess. He had seen it with his own eyes, so why did Ruan Xi thank him?
The little black ball was confused but didn't dare to ask, especially when he saw his leader walking over and looking at him, he was even more afraid to ask.
Ruan Xi quickly treated the wound of the little black ball, and then found a place to rest and take a look at what kind of species this flat animal was.
"This rabbit doesn't look like a rabbit, and this cat doesn't look like a cat. What kind of animal is it?" While the flat animal was still asleep, Ruan Xi reached out and picked up the animal, shaking it in front of him a few times, and finally came to a very vivid conclusion - it's a hodgepodge.
"This is a snow mouse, named after the snow mountain where it was born. This animal is usually very docile, and there are almost no cases of snow mice hurting people." Xiao Hei was still straightforward, but he could already think independently.
"But the Snow Rats appeared in a place where they shouldn't be, and their tempers were extremely bad. There must be something wrong here. Is someone controlling them?" Xiao Hei came to such a conclusion, but he felt it was unlikely.
After all, there are a limited number of alien races on the alien planet now. At least those alien civilians who survived the earthquake will not take the initiative to provoke such things.
"Perhaps, the ones controlling them are not aliens, but creatures that originally lived in this strange forest."
Ruan Xi was too experienced in this matter, and he couldn't help feeling helpless.
No, is there another big snake?
Please let him and the big snake go, please change the species!
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