Chapter 5
Su Ran became very serious.
He had never tried, but the situation was urgent and there was no room for distractions.
After a while, the color of the wound faded.
"Come on, come on..." Su Ran encouraged herself while wiping the dewdrops on the flower buds with a leaf, "I must cure him..."
As a small seedling, his abilities are indeed limited.
I can only try to help Si Chengyan stop the bleeding.
But it's enough.
Su Ran was relieved that the octopus hadn't brought any toxins, and the blood used to treat the wound was pure. Otherwise, according to human reasoning, if Si Chengyan had also been infected, wouldn't he have grown ugly tentacles as well?
Hmm, it doesn't go well with this human.
Su Ran didn't think about it anymore.
The power of healing required a high level of concentration, and accordingly, if it consumed too much, it would also cause physical damage to the caster - and now, the white light on his leaves had faded, and he could not hold on for more than a few seconds.
"call……"
Su Ran took a breath, shook the flower bud, and told herself to hold on.
After all, he is a human being who is very kind to him, so he must be made to wake up.
Thinking of this, Su Ran gathered all his strength, and more white light poured out from the leaf veins, continuously being transmitted to the human in front of him.
With his efforts, the wound turned into a long and thin mark, starting from the wrist, gradually fading, and finally blending into the skin color.
In the end, the wound healed completely.
The little rose seedling finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was extremely tired, and the moment the white light disappeared, it sat down on his wrist.
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When Qiao Ran returned to the cave, he found Su Ran asleep.
He held Si Chengyan's fingers with his small leaves, with the fluffy buds resting on his slender fingertips. He was snoring and sleeping soundly.
At the same time, he looked extremely tired.
Qiao Ran moved the rocks that were blocking the way and rushed over to them.
Si Chengyan had called him a dozen minutes earlier, but just as he picked up the phone, he heard an unidentified roar. So he gave up on the idea of reuniting with Team 1311 and temporarily returned to the cave.
But now it seems that the crisis has been resolved.
Just as Qiao Ran was moving the stones and picking up the walkie-talkie, intending to contact the 1311th unit again, he heard a groaning sound.
"Hmm..." Su Ran lifted up the flower bud, "I accidentally fell asleep..."
He used the leaves to support the ground and stood up staggeringly.
Then I saw Qiao Ran.
Su Ran: "You are finally here!"
"How's the situation?" Qiao Ran asked from between two large rocks, "Are you injured?"
Su Ran burst into tears when she heard this: "No!"
It's more than bad.
Even Si Chengyan was injured.
He really liked this human, even though they only had contact with each other for a short while.
When Qiao Ran came over, Su Ran told him in great detail what had just happened, from when he was washing the small leaves to when he met the giant octopus.
"It's probably a deformed octopus," Qiao Ran speculated. "This type of creature likes to raid and often lives in caves and abyssal pools."
"They're so fast."
"Yes, ordinary military soldiers would have no time to react when encountering such a thing. Their tentacles have a wide attack range and are highly maneuverable. Those targeted will be dragged to the bottom of the pool and eventually drown." Qiao Ran said, "You are very lucky to have encountered Colonel Si."
Su Ran rolled up the leaves.
"What are your plans next?" Qiao Ran glanced at Si Chengyan who was still unconscious, turned around and turned the kettle, letting Su Ran soak in it by herself.
"I originally wanted to get out of the cave and find a piece of soil." Su Ran said, "But now, he hasn't woken up yet."
"Don't worry, I'll wait until Colonel Si wakes up."
Su Ran: "Really?"
"Um."
"He's the most powerful colonel in the human race, the hope of the entire base. Even if it costs our lives, our military will get him back." Qiao Ran said, sighing, "But you, there's no one left to protect you."
Su Ran scratched the edge of the kettle with a leaf, and after a while, he said, "Actually, it doesn't matter to me..."
He can return to nature, where he belongs.
And now, he has cured Si Chengyan.
There is no reason to stay.
So Su Ran clung to the edge of the kettle and floated for a while. After letting Qiao Ran pull him out, he decided to leave.
He refused Qiao Ran's offer to send him to the cave entrance because if he did so, he would not be able to take care of Si Chengyan.
He hopes that all human beings will be well.
Before leaving, Qiao Ran told him that if he encountered danger, the 1311 troops at the cave entrance should still be there. They were all very good people and had no hostility, so he could seek help from them.
Su Ran responded.
The beetle in the distance had been waiting for Su Ran. When it saw him coming, it waved its claws happily. It also used the vines full of small white flowers to open a safe path for him out of the cave.
Seeing this, Su Ran also waved the small leaves at them.
Daylight fell in from outside the cave.
Su Ran followed the beetle and vines away.
For some reason, he felt a little lost. It felt really bad to be separated from humans, just like losing sunlight and water.
but……
His home is in nature.
Wind and rain are also one of his precious life experiences.
Su Ran grabbed the beetle's sharp hook and walked out of the cave.
Perhaps the beetle noticed him whimpering softly, so it dug the ground as it walked out, while using its two free claws to scratch his furry little bud to express its comfort.
"Thank you... woo woo..." Su Ran always felt that he was very strong, a little rose that was not afraid of anything, but the feeling of separation reminded him of the Rose Elder who had grown up with him.
I don’t know how long it took.
The vision in front of me gradually became clear.
On the outside of the cave wall, there are the same rugged rocks, and mushrooms of different sizes are piled together, emitting a bright purple light.
Su Ran followed the beetle and slowly climbed out.
Some dried animal carcasses - arthropod bones, reptile tails, amphibians, mammals, and unknown larval eggs - rolled down from the top along with the rubble.
Fortunately, it didn't hit Su Ran and the others.
The surroundings were still very quiet. Even though it was daytime, it was still dim and the fog in the sky had not yet dissipated.
And with Su Ran's unremitting efforts, he finally reached the highest rock.
Compared to humans, it may only take a while to climb and the view will not be broadened, but for a little rose, it is just perfect.
From here, he could see the nearest patch of grass—this was what his plant friends in the cave had told him. Outside the cave was a large habitat with fertile soil and tall trees that could withstand wind and rain.
More importantly, the plants all live there, and they can form teams and go out together to find nutrient beads.
It is a very good environment for the little rose.
So Su Ran walked forward a few centimeters. He was very careful, shaking the soft roots, for fear that they would fall off like when he was looking for nutrient beads before.
He waited for a long, long time, until the beetle beside him fell asleep, and the fog finally showed signs of dissipating.
Su Ran: "That's great."
He rubbed the tip of the leaf and suddenly became very excited.
I can finally see my future home clearly!
You have to greet every flower and every tree politely.
Su Ran poked the beetle that was sleeping soundly beside him, then impatiently straightened his roots and looked into the distance.
But after just one glance, he was stunned.
——There is no such thing as a big home.
There was no grass, no trees, nothing. As far as the eye could see, there was barren earth, with white smoke rising from long cracks and drifting into the air. Beyond that, there were dry vines, scattered petals, and old trees.
Everything was dark and filled with the smell of death.
Fresh animal carcasses were scattered across the wilderness, hillsides, and branches. Black and red, new and old blood mixed together, along with low growls in the distance - this formed the scene before Su Ran's eyes.
For plants, this is what they look like after a natural disaster. After each deformation, the beasts will become ferocious. Whether they are inexplicable creatures or dangerous creatures with deformations, they will become more crazy.
So... the distortion activity just now turned the thriving forest into this state?
Su Ran was completely stunned.
Here, the survival rules of his little rose are completely different.
At this moment, he seemed to have thought of something. He pulled the beetle, grunted, and stood on the shell, looking towards the cave entrance.
Unit 1311 is also missing.
Unit 1311, the reliable humans Qiao Ran had mentioned, had also vanished. Weapons lay scattered across the ground, along with giant monster footprints and bloodstains. Everyone was gone.
At this moment, Su Ran understood what Si Chengyan meant by "total annihilation".
In this vast land, disappearance is a common occurrence. As a small rose, he could die at any time due to various disasters, or be eaten by animals as a snack.
Su Ran didn't look at the cave entrance again. His leaves drooped and he sat down on the stone.
I don’t know how long it took, but around dusk, the sky gradually darkened, the red sunset sank, and the wilderness and mountains became dark shadows, like wild beasts that had been dormant for a long time.
The thick night enveloped the cave beside him again.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard in the distance.
And the sound of two humans talking.
"Colonel Si, I really didn't mean to do that. It was the little rose that wanted to leave on its own," the man's voice came over. "You won't deduct my bonus this month, will you?"
Su Ran was slightly stunned.
Is this...Qiao Ran's voice?
He suddenly became a little anxious and kept looking at the stone.
At the entrance of the cave, someone walked out, and the silvery-white starlight fell, outlining a familiar tall figure.
The author has something to say:
A colonel: Don’t be afraid, honey, I’ll take you back right away.
Qiao Ran: I really am.
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