Chapter 20 Getting Lost
That little squirrel only has some cleverness, and more importantly, she can't guarantee that she'll be able to retrieve pine cones, so she's not suitable for a contract.
Shen Jue wandered around the orchard but didn't find any treasure chests, so he returned the way he came, back to the tree where he had met the little squirrel.
At that time, it had already filled the empty basket that Shen Jue had given it with purple pine cones, and it was now happily sleeping on the pine cones.
They're so cute! I want to pet them.
Shen Jue is a plush toy lover; she adores any fluffy little animal.
Looking at the squirrel sleeping soundly, Shen Jue's fingertips twitched, but then she gave up. This squirrel wasn't hers; she couldn't pet it.
I put the basket of purple fallen fruit away.
Shen Jue continued forward. This orchard held little appeal for her; she wanted to explore deeper into the forest.
The unknown always gives us something to look forward to. She was eager to face everything that lay ahead.
Shen Jue continued to venture deeper into the island, exploring everything in the hopes of finding some valuable resources.
By the time Shen Jue found the next encampment, it was already dark.
The island at night is very different from the daytime. There are many bioluminescent plants on the island, and you can still see the surrounding environment clearly without any light source.
Because he could see clearly, Shen Jue abandoned the idea of using a flashlight.
There are many unknowns on the island, and Shen Jue believes that if the flashlight's light attracts some uninvited guests, that's not the outcome she wants to see.
She has a full understanding of her own abilities; her current physical condition is only slightly better than that of an average healthy person.
If she were to encounter any wild beasts on the island, she would have to run away at the first sight.
Besides, she didn't believe that the islands prepared by the game system could be any better. There were definitely dangers on the islands; she was just lucky that she hadn't encountered those terrifying plants and animals yet.
Using these glowing plants as cover, Shen Jue ventured a little further into the distance.
The environment here was very different from the previous forest. There were rocks everywhere, and Shen Jue even saw signs of a fight.
The deep scratches on the stone clearly indicate that they were from a fight between large animals.
Fortunately, the signs of a fight weren't too recent. Judging from the dried blood, it must have happened two days ago.
I wonder if they've gone far. You know, all wild beasts have a strong sense of territory. Once you enter their territory, they'll think you're provoking them.
Shen Jue wasn't sure about the habits and location of those beasts, so for her own safety, she decided to take a detour.
Going any further would clearly be a choice that no normal person would make.
Shen Jue followed the jumbled rocks and arrived at a pool of water.
Upon seeing the pool in the distance, Shen Jue turned around and left without a second thought, without even stopping.
What a joke! Not long ago, she saw the marks of a large animal fight, and at the time she wasn't sure what kind of animal could leave such deep scratches.
Just now, by the moonlight, she saw a huge creature lying on the ground, twice the size of an ordinary brown bear.
Shen Jue was certain that the brown bear was asleep, otherwise it would have already chased after her.
Luckily, nothing unusual happened during the escape, such as stepping on tree branches or making noise.
Shen Jue thought he had run to a safe distance, and only then did he relax and catch his breath.
In her hasty escape, she only paid attention to her footing. At first, she was able to follow the markings, but later she got confused and ran by instinct. Now, she's lost.
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