Chapter 41 He fell asleep with his head on his lap.
Shanran looked into the other person's eyes and leaned forward.
The car was dimly lit, but she could see her own smile reflected in the other person's eyes.
Their noses almost touched, and Shanran raised her hand to touch the other's face, gently covering the edge of the mask.
At that moment, she felt a tickle in her fingers, and wanted to tear off the mask of the tall man in front of her.
"and you......."
Before Shan Ran could finish speaking, both of their bodies froze simultaneously.
The next second, the two moved in sync once again, straightening their bodies and reaching for the weapons beside them.
There's something outside; it's already approaching the main force outdoors.
The car was parked on the side of the road, and the tent was about twenty meters away.
Without further delay, Shanran opened the car door and stepped out. Kunwu Yecheng left a "Be careful" and then used spatial teleportation to instantly appear in front of the tent.
This ability is more difficult to use on others, but it's easiest to transfer oneself, because one's own will and the transfer are perfectly aligned.
He first crouched down and dragged everyone out of the tent, then took out his field knife and started cutting something.
Shan Ran arrived quickly as well.
She saw that these people were all wrapped in thick vines.
The branches tightened their grip, and Shanran even heard the sound of bones breaking.
Strangely, despite the commotion, not a single one of these people woke up!
Shan Ran drew her Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword), but she couldn't use too much force to avoid hurting them; she needed to find the right angle.
However, Shan Ran's knife is clearly better than Kunwu Yecheng's field knife; it leaves a large nick when it cuts.
Just then, a commotion came from not far away.
The two looked up and saw that they were surrounded by a ring of glowing dots.
Upon closer inspection, these weren't dots at all; they were the eyes of a group of monsters!
Eyes gleamed with a terrifying light in the night, densely surrounding the crowd, both horrifying and eerie.
Kunwu Yecheng opened a flashlight stick and threw it over. The light was a bit dazzling, and the eyes all stepped back, staring suspiciously at the long, glowing object on the ground.
Only then did the two realize that it was a group of wolf-headed lizards.
Their heads are like wolves, with sharp teeth, but their bodies are like lizards. They crawl on the ground, and their tongues can extend very long and are poisonous.
Wolf-headed lizards appear in large groups, and now there are countless ones surrounding the two of them.
Shan Ran handed the long-handled broadsword to Kunwu Yecheng, saying, "You cut the vines, I'll deal with the wolf-headed lizard."
The man didn't take the knife. He glanced at Shan Ran and said, "No need, you continue, I'll do it."
As he spoke, he took out a flashlight stick and threw it into the distance.
The wolf-headed lizard has excellent night vision, but it cannot tolerate strong light. It is generally inactive during the day and only comes out at night.
The intense light disrupted their formation, causing them to retreat, their fingernails scraping the ground in frustration.
Suddenly, Kunwu Yecheng vanished from his spot and reappeared not far away. He swung a field knife, creating a whistling wind, and found the wolf-headed lizard's weak point, reaping a whole patch of them in the blink of an eye.
While cutting vines, Shan Ran took a moment to look at the battlefield over there.
As I watched, I couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep emotion/reflection).
As expected of a top-tier squad leader with numerous combat achievements, his combat capabilities are truly formidable!
His strength, reaction speed, speed, experience, and ability to utilize his special abilities are all exceptional.
Moreover, he had clearly studied the weaknesses of all the monsters on the forum, and almost every move he made was useful, which saved a lot of energy.
Shan Ran believed that if she were to fight Kunwu Yecheng now, she would be no match for him.
Unless she uses her air superiority to kite the opponent, constantly wears them down, sets up some traps, and employs some tactics.
Actually, it's not guaranteed that we'll win...
He's too strong.
While observing and learning, Shan Ran's hands never stopped moving.
Each time she untied a knot, she would splash the person with water to wake them up, and then move on to the next one.
She became more and more skilled at cutting the vines, and her speed increased. Before long, she had rescued everyone.
When the last person was woken up by the splashing, she didn't have time to explain and instantly joined the fray. She wanted to fight alongside him, learn as much as possible, and improve rapidly.
Kunwu Yecheng noticed Shanran's arrival. He didn't stop what he was doing, but simply said, "Be careful."
He felt a warmth in his heart when he saw the girl standing eagerly beside him, realizing that she was worried about him.
This was the first time he had felt so happy during a battle, but he kept a tight face, not daring to be distracted in the slightest, afraid that he would hurt Shanran.
He became more serious and worked even harder.
Shan Ran was also very happy.
She was having a great time learning, glancing at Kunwu Yecheng while fighting. Learning in actual combat is the most efficient way, and she soon felt that her moves had become much smoother.
The seamless transition between supernatural abilities and the techniques of the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword), the interval between each release of the supernatural ability...
Shan Ran became more and more excited as she looked around; she really hadn't expected to gain so much from this trip.
Even after the last wolf-headed lizard was killed, Shan Ran was still somewhat unsatisfied.
At this moment, some people slowly stood up.
Both teams have healers who are healing their teammates one by one.
Sofia coughed and muttered curses under her breath. She first swore a bunch of swear words before saying, "Damn bewitching vines, I actually fell for it."
The Bewitching Vine is an F-grade plant, highly adept at camouflage. It coils up on the ground, its color blending seamlessly with the soil, making it virtually undetectable from a distance. Then, it slowly approaches humans, releasing a poisonous gas that causes dizziness and induces a deep sleep.
However, this poison gas is not very effective when people are conscious; it only makes them feel dizzy and slightly slows them down. It is not suitable for direct attacks but is better suited for coordinating with other monsters.
Once people are unconscious, the vines will wrap around them, tightening until they strangle them to death.
Before setting up camp, the group checked the area within a three-kilometer radius but found no trace of the bewitching vines.
Finally, Sofia gave the team the order, "The wilderness is too dangerous, we can't stay here. Let's get going and rest when we find a suitable place."
So everyone loaded everything onto the car and set off.
After driving for more than three hours, we arrived at a relatively large town in District 4.
The group found an abandoned building in town, drove the car inside, and parked it on the first floor. After checking that there was nothing unusual in the surroundings, they all rested.
This time, no one used a tent. They just laid out sleeping bags on the car or the ground and slept there.
Shan Ran and Kunwu Yecheng rested in the back seat of the car. Maxim was too big, so he got out of the car and lay down nearby. Chu Liuxing slept in the passenger seat.
She yawned, intending to lean back in her chair, when she heard the man's voice next to her.
"Do you want to...sleep next to me?"
Shan Ran turned to look at her. It took a lot of courage for the other person to say those words, and now they didn't dare to look at her.
She smiled brightly and said, "Okay."
After getting close, I felt something was off.
Shan Ran straightened up again, first poking her arm with her finger, then pinching it.
"It's so hard, it's a bit uncomfortable."
When the girl's hand touched him, Kunwu Yecheng's body tensed up, and upon hearing her words, he froze completely.
Unexpectedly, the girl reached down and poked his thigh again.
"Hmm, this is better." With that, she turned and lay down on her side, resting her head on her firm thighs.
It's still a bit stiff, but it's better than my arm.
Shanran was really sleepy, and as soon as she closed her eyes, she began to breathe evenly.
Chu Liuxing, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, had long since fallen asleep and was snoring loudly.
Only Kunwu Yecheng remained frozen, not daring to move an inch.
He noticed that Shanran had fallen asleep, so he sat back a little, away from her head, and tried to keep his breathing even.
I was afraid of hurting her.
The man leaned his head back, raised his chin, and showed visible veins in his neck. His Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty.
He closed his eyes and tried to clear his mind, but the weight on his legs was hard to ignore.
Kunwu Yecheng barely slept all night.
He slept the whole way while traveling during the day, leaning against the back of his chair.
Chu Liuxing turned to look at his captain and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with the captain? Didn't you sleep well last night? He usually sleeps very well."
Shan Ran blinked innocently, "I don't know, maybe I was too tired from fighting those wolf-headed lizards last night."
Chu Liuxing suddenly realized what was happening and turned back.
He glanced at Maxim, who was driving intently beside him, and asked in a low voice, "What do you think?"
Maxim raised his left hand and scratched his head, looking rather simple-minded. "I don't know. If the captain isn't sleeping well, go ask him. Why are you asking me, old Ma?"
Once you enter District 4, it becomes very different from the previous districts.
The district chief of District 4 was sent by the Second Continent and is on the same side as the executive officer. He abandoned District 4 long ago and ran to District 1 to mingle with the executive officer.
They're living perfectly well in the safe area of Zone 1, completely oblivious to what's happening here.
District 4 is relatively chaotic, with bandits running rampant and numerous bases of all sizes. Fights break out at the slightest provocation, whether it's for looting supplies or even for taking a fancy to someone's woman.
Calling it a base is an understatement; it's more like a collection of gangs.
Along the way, the group encountered several groups of robbers.
They were all severely punished.
The first two times they happened to encounter Kunwu Yecheng's morning grumpiness. The man coldly and silently killed them all, and his amazing fighting power made Sophia and the others marvel.
Lin Mo, who had tried to strike up a conversation with Shan Ran the day before, no longer dared to speak to her.
I also tried mountain dyeing the next two times, just to practice.
Without his morning grumpiness, Kunwu Yecheng's face wasn't as dark anymore, and he and Shanran were becoming more and more in sync. When he finally sheathed his sword, there was even a smile on his lips.
However, the mask covers it so you can't see it.
That night, I slept at a gas station between Zone 4 and Zone 5.
The gas station had been looted, all the windows were shattered, and cars were driven right inside.
The group rummaged through the convenience store at the gas station and found a bed in the break room.
They didn't mind, and carried the bed out and moved it next to the car, where three people could squeeze in.
There are also rocking chairs, benches, desks... just lay out a sleeping bag and you can lie down.
Valentina brought over a bench and wiped the dust off it. "Captain Shanran, you can sleep here. This bench is long and more comfortable than the back seat of the car."
Sofia: ...Who exactly is your captain?
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