However, it is truly unexpected. It is rare enough to be able to communicate with the trees and plants growing nearby, but it is even more surprising that it can have simple thought interactions with animals. Even if physical contact is required, it is still amazing.
The little guy, coaxed to jump over, chirped a few more times before quickly returning to his interpretation: "Hmm... so our little cutie was just curious."
"What's the meaning?"
"They said there are many tall trees around, and many other creatures I've never seen before." Sheng, who was carefully discerning the words, suddenly paused for a moment, looking at me strangely, "...Mom?"
The little ball of fur that had landed on my wrist also turned around and looked over.
I couldn't help but cover my face: "...Do you think I look like I could lay eggs?"
"That's hard to say, pfft!"
Barely suppressing a fit of laughter, Sheng let go of the little one, who seemed to be Fei Fei, and patted my back twice forcefully. Although it was a bit awkward due to the height difference, at least it didn't end up in an odd situation.
After finally getting serious, he concluded: "In short, based on what the little guy just said, it seems that apart from the fact that there are too many trees blocking the view, making it difficult to see the whole picture, there is no major danger around this road for the time being."
"However, there is one thing to note: at the end of the third tree wall passage ahead, there seem to be some holes left by pikas, which may have been left during their previous activities. However, the traces are very shallow, and it seems that they have not been used for quite some time."
A fleeting emerald green light flashed from the depths of those eyes. Following Sheng's gaze, I sensed the distance and indeed found an entrance loosely blocked by silt in the corresponding direction.
I nodded in agreement: "The passage is also very narrow. Judging from the traces extending from the surrounding area and underground, it seems that we stumbled upon this place by chance, and it shouldn't be our main activity area. However, if we were to proceed normally, we would most likely have to pass through that area. It seems that we really did manage to avoid it by accident."
"Hehe! So just trust my strategy and experience!"
Extremely pleased with herself, Sheng stepped lightly onto the slightly protruding vines, as if dancing or leaping forward. Her long, emerald-green hair rose and fell obediently behind her, with only the ends showing a slight pale yellow tinge, as if the dye had worn off.
I looked away and turned my attention to two other places.
Since this isn't the main area for pikas, there's no need to worry too much about accidentally slipping and falling. What's more concerning is the dampness of the nearby wetlands and the scent lingering on the surrounding bushes, much like how animals usually mark their territory with territorial markings, occasionally emanating an unsettling aura.
But before it could be captured, it vanished in an instant.
I quietly approached Sal and asked him, "Have you done any research on those big creatures in the wetlands?"
"Why bother studying such dangerous beings?" Sal asked, puzzled. "We just need to know that they are terrifying, and it's best to avoid them unless absolutely necessary."
"Can't you describe what they look like in detail?"
"That's because our forest rangers are skilled enough that they can even work together to subdue one of them!"
With his chest puffed out, Sal excitedly launched into a long explanation: "Let me tell you, although only one of the smaller ones among those big guys was subdued, before that we could only try to run away and hide when we saw them, but they actually did it! And almost all of them were unharmed!"
"Now that there's a precedent, it means that as long as we train hard and pass the clan's selection, we can become as strong as the older brothers in the forest rangers. Maybe we can even replicate the same results, or even go further, and protect our compatriots!"
"...Aren't there any mages in your settlement?"
Sal innocently replied, "No, why?"
...I didn't know what to say for a moment, so I just smiled.
No matter how hard I try, there can't be anything more difficult to defeat than the bone dragon I encountered before. But to avoid discouraging this self-proclaimed young elf's confidence, I'll keep quiet and let him be happy.
"No, bro, you'd better not think those big crocodiles are easy to beat, okay?"
Sheng appeared out of nowhere again, approaching from behind and quietly exhaling into my ear, startling both Feifei and me.
"Those guys aren't particularly strong, and they won't attack unless they get close to your attack range or are full. But it will still take some effort to get rid of them."
I understood what he meant: "Is there some special mechanism?"
Sheng nodded seriously, then casually placed his hands on my shoulder—I didn't even need to look to know he was lazily moving along on a self-propelled vine: "There are two options. First, we need to find a Dragon Slayer Sword that's specifically designed to attack scaled creatures, the one we were looking for in the hidden area but ended up finding nothing but some fragments. Second, we need to make those creatures roll over and expose their bellies, then aim for the unscaled areas on their abdomens to attack."
"Both are difficult."
"Yes, especially after missing out on the Dragon Slayer Sword."
Sheng nodded in deep agreement: "Although I could try to ask my plant friends nearby to try to tie up the limbs of those crocodiles, there is a certain difference in strength, and they could easily break free. There aren't many people in the team who can attack accurately... Xiaoxi might have a fear of giants, so we can't rely on her too much. In addition, the crossbow's attack power isn't very strong. If we miss the opportunity, it might just provoke the enemy and not achieve the goal of killing them... It's really a headache."
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