Chapter 431 The Foodie Male Protagonist's Communication Ends (19)
Mo Chen walked out of the cave and returned to the temporary camp. Zi Xi was preparing dinner, and a pot of fragrant meat soup was simmering.
"You're back? Perfect timing, the mushroom soup will be ready soon!"
Seeing him return, Zi Xi smiled brightly.
Watching her busy figure by the campfire, warm and inviting, a touch of tenderness and reluctance flashed through Mo Chen's heart.
The faked death plan meant he needed to leave her temporarily, which might make her worry, or even that there might be other men around her.
But he had to do it.
This is not only about eliminating the enemy, but also about creating a future that can truly protect her.
Only by eradicating all threats can he stand safely by her side and tell her his true identity and his feelings.
"Ah Xi, we might need to put on a play tomorrow."
He walked over, his voice much softer than usual.
Zi Xi looked up in confusion: "Acting?"
"Yes, let's put on a show..."
"A grand show for those rats lurking in the shadows."
Mo Chen looked into her clear eyes and spoke slowly.
Zi Xi didn't understand, but expressed her respect.
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The expedition to the Wilderness Planet has entered its final half-month, and all participants are beginning to converge on the pre-designated final meeting point.
Zi Xi and Mo Chen walked along the edge of a fast-flowing river.
The opposite bank of the river is a relatively safe plain, not far from the meeting point.
The live streamer dutifully followed them, transmitting the footage back to every corner of the interstellar space.
"The current is too strong. We need to go upstream and find a narrower spot."
Zi Xi looked at the turbid and surging river water and felt somewhat frightened.
Mo Chen nodded, but his sharp gaze swept across a dense forest on the opposite bank of the river.
"Follow me, I know there's a stone bridge ahead that might be a good way to cross."
Mo Chen said, and took the lead in walking forward.
The two of them, one in front of the other, arrived at the so-called stone beam.
It was actually a natural rock bridge spanning the river, but its surface was covered with slippery moss, and the river flowed directly below, making it look very dangerous.
"Will this...will this pass?"
Zi Xi felt her legs go weak just looking at it.
"I'll give it a try first."
Mo Chen gave her a reassuring look, then carefully stepped onto the stone bridge.
The live stream camera followed him closely, and all the viewers held their breath.
That's so dangerous! It's terrifying to look at!
[You're really skilled; you can walk steadily even on such slippery surfaces.]
Look over there! What's that?!
Suddenly, just as Mo Chen reached the middle of the stone bridge, several blinding beams of energy burst out of the woods on the opposite bank without warning.
At the same time, several star beasts, resembling cheetahs but larger in size, which had been lurking in the shadows of the woods, let out deafening roars and pounced out.
Their eyes were bloodshot, clearly indicating that they had been provoked.
Their target was Mo Chen on the stone beam.
"careful!"
Zi Xi screamed from the shore.
Mo Chen seemed caught off guard as well, and he turned around abruptly to try to avoid the energy beams and the pounce of the star beast.
But the stone beam was too narrow and slippery, and even in his extreme dodging, his foot still slipped.
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