"What does it mean that we are all going down a predetermined path?"
Who knows?
Regardless of what those words represent, and whatever lies ahead, once Jiang Ran took this step, there was no turning back!
As Jiang Ran continued forward, the vegetation along the roadside increased significantly, and moss spread to the middle of the road. Jiang Ran had to be even more careful to ensure that he did not touch the surrounding plants.
If the plants ahead were even more numerous, to the point of being almost ubiquitous, then with the existence of the first rule, Jiang Ran would find it impossible to move an inch!
There shouldn't be any new rules announced before nightfall, and they have to enter the Lost City during the day. So, are these the only four rules restricting them, or are there other things?
The pebbles on the road increased in number and size until a huge rock, about the size of Jiang Ran, blocked the road with a fluorescent letter engraved on it—M!
Jiang Ran examined the boulder from top to bottom but found no other clues. He could only memorize the letter and continue forward, bypassing the boulder.
But before he could take two steps, Jiang Ran stopped in his tracks.
The stone path ends here, and ahead lies a vast lawn that stretches to the horizon.
Jiang Ran pinched his chin and pondered for a few seconds before stepping onto the lawn!
He had to determine the severity of the first rule, or he wouldn't be able to move forward at all! The road ahead was all grass, making it impossible for him to find a place to step.
Several more seconds passed, and nothing happened.
Jiang Ran breathed a small sigh of relief. Regardless of whether the first rule was correct, at least there was nothing wrong with stepping on the grass through shoes. Thinking about it that way, there should be no problem with stepping through clothes either.
He then pulled up the hood of his coat to cover his hair, which would at least protect him from "hidden weapons" like falling leaves.
Beyond the lawn lay a vast forest, so lush that Jiang Ran even had the illusion of entering a primeval forest.
Wow, what a huge tree...
Gwen pointed with some surprise at the giant tree in front of her, which was tens of meters tall. The trunk at the bottom would probably require at least five people to encircle it, and the roots were even more tangled, with much of them exposed on the ground.
The letter I is carved on the tree trunk.
Combined with the previous letters, it becomes MI.
What does that mean? Xiaomi phone?
Okay, most likely it's because the letters aren't all there yet.
"Wait! Jiang Ran!"
Gwen exclaimed in surprise. Jiang Ran followed her gaze and felt a chill run down his spine!
The treetops were covered with rows of dried human arms, swaying in the wind like wind chimes, which looked incredibly eerie!
call out--
A vine burst forth from the branch. Gwen reacted quickly, grabbing a pair of scissors and slicing the vine away. Jiang Ran stepped back, but the tree seemed determined not to let them go. More vines fell instantly, tightly binding Jiang Ran's arms!
Oh no! His skin has come into contact with the plant!
"Let him go!"
Gwen roared and used all her strength to cut these things off. Jiang Ran did not feel anything unusual in his body, but the vines had fine thorns on them, leaving countless tiny wounds on his arms.
No! If this is the level of hospitality they receive upon entering, how could an ordinary ghost storyteller possibly survive? Unless this is a path to certain death, they must have a way to break free!
Is there anything nearby that we can use?
As Jiang Ran was pondering, a sharp cry came from the very center of the forest. Jiang Ran had to cover his ears, but even so, blood still seeped from his ears, and the tinnitus made his head feel like it was about to explode!
The enormous scream lasted for a full five seconds, during which even the surrounding plants stopped moving. After the scream stopped, Jiang Ran experienced a brief period of deafness.
Buzz—
The leaves on the treetops vibrated violently, and the next moment, countless green flying insects flew into the sky, completely blocking out the sunlight!
Those things aren't leaves at all! They're insects that mimic leaves!
Leaf insects fluttered about, and the bare tree trunks were finally revealed. The ends of the trunks were pierced by the bodies of mummies. These mummies had contorted faces and were completely devoid of blood, truly living up to the name "human mummies"!
Wait a minute! If these leaves aren't plants, then what are the tree trunks that support them, and those moving vines?
Jiang Ran felt a tremor beneath his feet!
This is not a ruin overgrown with plants; on the contrary, it is a paradise for living things!
Aransta entered Alice's cabin.
Under normal circumstances, Laast usually doesn't reveal his true form, as that would be too troublesome. After all, you wouldn't want to be carrying around a nearly two-meter-long scythe all the time, would you?
Therefore, Laaste was hanging at Aransta's waist as an ornament, with the drooping hem of her dress concealing it.
Aransta asked Laast if he could become like Gwen, and Laast said that in order to not look like a pervert, it was better not to do so.
"Go and see what's in those rooms!"
Through Alansta's eyes, Arceus surveyed the entire living room. Apart from the herbal soup being simmered, there was nothing noteworthy. In contrast, the rooms further inside seemed quite suspicious.
"But, brother, that looks like a young lady's bedroom. Would it be... inappropriate for us to go in like this?"
"Hey! This is the world of ghost stories! You're actually thinking about whether you can go into a girl's bedroom? How did you even get to SSS rank?!"
"Brother! It's me in the live stream right now! It's not you who's about to be mistaken for a pervert!"
"Cough cough, don't be afraid. If you're worried about being misunderstood, then just be a genuine pervert."
Aranta, clutching his forehead, finally pushed open the door to Alice's bedroom.
He knew that asking would be useless; it was much more efficient to act first and report later in this kind of matter.
creak—
Just like what Ding Hui saw, countless dolls sat on the bed, the bedside table, the cabinet, and even the floor, all staring at the doorway.
"Hey! Don't come into my bedroom!"
Alice immediately ran over and closed the door, glaring angrily at Aransta.
"I'm warning you! Don't push your luck!"
Alice, who had just been a stoic girl, suddenly stood in front of Aransta like a cat with its fur standing on end, looking at him with a hostile expression.
"Ahem, Alice, those dolls..."
Aransta tried to change the subject, but he was also curious about why Alice had so many dolls in her room.
"Because I'm bored," Alice replied casually. "I live here alone, so I need to find something to keep myself entertained, right?"
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