"Ah~~~something passed by."
Obviously, the sudden movement not only made Lu Xuan's heart tremble violently, but even Shen Keyin, who was at the back of the team, also keenly caught this unusual movement, and ripples appeared in her heart.
"Everyone, don't worry. It's probably a small nocturnal animal, like an ocelot...
Leng Mengyao reacted quickly and his eyes were as sharp as a torch. As soon as he sensed something was wrong, he immediately used the light of his flashlight to penetrate the night and vaguely captured a few subtle traces.
"I'm so scared! Why are there so many animals here at night? They won't sleep..."
Chen Keyin was the most timid one among her group, so she quickly calmed down her heart.
"There are already many nocturnal animals, not to mention this is a deserted island, so everyone please be careful when walking."
Lu Xuan reminded everyone again and continued to lead everyone towards the Holy Spring.
For the first half of the journey, a stream on their left guided the route. As long as they walked carefully along the riverbank, they didn't have to worry about getting lost. The only thing that made everyone feel uneasy was the dark and quiet jungle at night.
Looking up, the dense treetops interweave into a huge green sky, blocking the twinkling of the stars. Only occasionally a few faint rays of moonlight barely penetrate this thick barrier and dapple on the winding path.
“Ding-ding-dang-dang…”
Just as everyone was gradually getting used to the dim environment, the chilling bell sound came again from the southwest.
"Murder... murder..."
Even though Leng Mengyao had put a simple cloth earmuff on the fat pig, in such a quiet environment, the sound of the bells combined with the sound of flowing stream would make even a normal person feel uncomfortable, not to mention this fat pig who had already been stimulated and was a little crazy.
"Press his ears and cover his mouth."
Lu Xuan did not expect that the bell sound would appear again so soon. Fortunately, his group had made some preparations.
Lu Xuan immediately controlled the fat pig that was about to go crazy, Leng Mengyao and Shen Keyin pressed the man's ears with their hands, and Yin Yichen stuffed her piece of cloth into the fat pig's mouth without any hesitation.
Fortunately, the ringing sound gradually faded away and soon could no longer be heard.
"It's okay, it's okay, there are so many of us, we're not afraid..."
Leng Mengyao was still patiently comforting the fat pig like a kindergarten teacher.
One has to admit that Leng Mengyao is not only beautiful but also has a great figure. Even her voice has an innate softness. The originally restless fat pig actually became quiet.
"Awesome!" Lu Xuan couldn't help but give Leng Mengyao a thumbs up.
After finally dealing with this fat pig, the group advanced westward again.
Lu Xuan was very worried about the sun rising, so he couldn't help but quicken his pace.
"Handsome boy, slow down, slow down, I feel like there's something going on behind me..."
Just as the sound of the spring water in front became clearer and clearer, Yin Yichen, who was at the end of the team, suddenly called out to Lu Xuan.
"Behind? Everyone, stop for a moment."
Lu Xuan immediately ordered everyone to stop.
Leng Mengyao and Shen Keyin seemed to be worried that the fat pig would scream and shout again, so they covered its ears again.
"Yichen, did you hear it wrong? There's no sound?"
Everyone squatted down and listened for a long time. The surroundings were so quiet that only the gurgling of the stream could be heard, and occasionally one or two birds' cries that sounded a little shrill coming from the depths of the jungle.
"It's strange. It's gone now, but it was there just now. It felt like something was moving through the jungle, making a rustling sound."
Yin Yichen also scratched her head, expressing her incomprehension.
"Yichen, are you too nervous? Do you want me to switch seats with you?"
"No... How could that be... I'm not nervous. I'm just the last one in line. It's a piece of cake. Let's keep going."
Leng Mengyao was worried that Yin Yichen was too nervous because she was walking at the end of the team, which caused her to be nervous, so she kindly wanted to change seats with her, but Yin Yichen flatly refused.
This girl is a person who cares a lot about her reputation.
"Then everyone keep moving forward. If you notice anything unusual, tell me immediately."
Lu Xuan didn't say much. In this kind of environment, anyone would become overly nervous, which was completely understandable.
"That's strange..."
Everyone continued to move westward, and Yin Yichen, who was at the end of the team, was still muttering to himself.
"The sound of the spring is getting louder and louder. We should be very close to the holy spring. The road ahead is a bit muddy. Everyone, follow me and keep to the right."
The sound of the spring water became clearer and louder, indicating that the holy spring was just around the corner.
The streams converge here, the river surface suddenly opens up, the water flows rapidly, and it rushes forward with a force that cannot be ignored.
Therefore, the paths on both sides of the river are inevitably soaked in mud and slippery.
The road under our feet became increasingly muddy as it approached the confluence of four rivers.
Lu Xuan specifically instructed the people behind him and began to cross to the right, staying away from the river bank.
"Oh my, my shoes are getting wet..."
Yin Yichen, who was still looking back from time to time, was obviously a step slower and accidentally stepped into a puddle.
"Alright, everyone, watch your step. The road ahead is bumpy and difficult to walk on. We estimate we'll reach the Holy Spring in about ten minutes. Mengyao, how is he? If not, I'll lead the way. I know the general direction, it's heading south..."
Lu Xuan deliberately stopped and gave some instructions. He also specifically asked Leng Mengyao about the condition of the fat pig he was leading. After all, at the moment, Leng Mengyao was the only one who could communicate effectively with this man.
"...Lu Xuan, you should continue to lead the way. I'll ask him when we get to the key locations or unclear places."
Unfortunately, after Leng Mengyao's brief communication, the man still seemed to be in poor condition.
Therefore, Lu Xuan had to continue leading the team forward in the general direction that Fatty had described.
"Okay, we need to find a way to turn south. If I remember correctly, there's a relatively narrow section of the river ahead with many rocks. We can step over it. I'll meet you on the other side. Come over one by one, and be sure to watch your step and make sure you step firmly."
Apart from Aphrodite, Lu Xuan is probably the most familiar with the terrain here. It was from here to the south that he and the girl "played parkour".
“Sssssss…”
But at this moment, strange noises suddenly came from the other side of the stream.
“That’s… that’s the sound!”
Yin Yichen, who was at the end of the team, also pointed to the other side and shouted!
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