“Princess, don’t be afraid. This is a fake snake. It won’t bite. If you shout again, you might attract a real snake,” Zhao Xian said.
Li Xue quickly shut her mouth. She couldn't understand how Zhao Xian could make such a realistic fake snake. At this moment, the fake snake could not only flick its tongue, but also wriggle around her hand.
Little did anyone know that Zhao Xian was a modern person who had traveled from the past, and a double PhD in mechanical engineering and materials science. Making such a realistic fake snake was not difficult for him at all.
"Brother Zhao, you can't do this. You're just playing around with a fake snake wrapped around your hand. Are you trying to scare me to death?"
"No way, this fake snake is going to help us do something big. It will expose Wang Ling's true colors."
"Really? Then tell me what to make this snake do to trick Wang Ling." At this point, Li Xue was no longer afraid.
Zhao Xian led the group aside and explained his plan to lure the snake out of its hole. Everyone nodded in agreement, finding the plan entirely feasible.
Since Li Guang predicted that there would be strong winds within a few days, everyone began to prepare. Rats and torches were essential, since the valley was over a hundred miles long, and strong winds here did not mean that strong winds would occur in other parts of the valley.
In places without strong winds, there may be miasma. In such cases, it is important to detect it promptly and eliminate it.
On the evening of the third day, the wind started to blow, and Yunjiazhuang suddenly became hot and humid. Everyone felt a little strange, but they quickly understood why.
In the Yunjiazhuang area, the temperature is not high and the climate is suitable. However, once the wind blows, the cool air in this area is blown away, and hot air from other areas is replenished, making it hot here all of a sudden.
Their guess was confirmed by the old hunter, who told them that it would soon cool down once the strong winds stopped.
When the old hunter learned that they would be crossing Devil's Valley the next day, he became a little nervous and told everyone to be extra careful.
If you sense anything amiss or danger in the valley, do not force your way in; return immediately.
The corpse collectors of the Golden Kingdom used rats and torches to safely cross Devil's Valley, and we learned their method of crossing the valley.
But the people here have never tried it, mainly because they are terrified of Devil's Valley and dare not attempt to cross it.
The old hunter hoped that Zhao Xian could successfully cross Devil's Valley so that locals could use this method to cross Devil's Valley without any danger.
With everything prepared, Li Guang led his men on a journey through Devil's Valley early the next morning.
There were more than 30 people crossing the valley. They formed a long line, with two guides at the front carrying cages containing rats, which they held above their heads.
Zhao Cheng led twenty grenade throwers in the middle of the column. In addition to commanding these soldiers, he also had to monitor Wang Ling's every move.
Zhao Xian, Li Xue, and others were at the very back of the group, which meant that those at the back were relatively safer.
Li Guang rode his warhorse to the side, directing the troops forward while keeping an eye on the situation in the valley so he could respond promptly.
The wind was strong in the valley, and the gale swept through the valley, making a piercing sound, like the howl of a giant beast.
Fortunately, it was daytime, and the sun was blazing, so the people weren't afraid. If it were nighttime, the feeling would probably be different.
The strong wind was blowing from behind, giving people a forward push, which saved a little effort, and walking in the valley felt easy.
Walking in the valley is not a continuous journey; the further you go, the more bends there are, and the wind in the valley is also unpredictable.
As long as there is wind, it's easy to manage. No matter how strong or weak the wind is, it will cause air to circulate in the valley, preventing the miasma from settling down, and thus eliminating any danger.
There are many animals in the valley, mostly rabbits and pheasants, as well as some foxes and wild boars. They quickly flee when they see people.
The monkeys on both sides of the valley, however, were not afraid of people at all. They gathered in the big trees on both sides, chasing the group of people and making piercing roars, as if these people had entered their territory and they were issuing a warning.
If only a few people were walking in the valley, they would be quite apprehensive, but with so many of them, they weren't afraid of the monkeys at all.
In order to cross Devil's Valley as quickly as possible, the group quickened their pace. They did not rest at noon, but ate some dry food when they were hungry, and continued until dusk.
In the valley, once the sun sets, it quickly gets dark.
Therefore, Li Guang found an open area in the valley and prepared to camp there for the night.
After several camps were set up, it quickly got dark. Li Guang ordered people to light bonfires, cook meals, and forbid anyone from leaving the camps during the night.
As arranged beforehand, Li Guang and Zhao Cheng will lead ten soldiers on patrol tonight, while Wang Bingling and Zhao Xian will lead another ten soldiers on patrol tomorrow night.
Li Guang's arrangement was actually to guard against Wang Ling. With Li Guang and Zhao Cheng patrolling at night, Wang Ling would not dare to make any rash moves, and tomorrow night would be an excellent opportunity to strike.
In Wang Ling's view, Zhao Xian was a scholar, and dealing with him would be effortless. The next step was to deal with Li Guang.
In the middle of the night, Li Guang was already asleep, and this was the best time to deal with him.
After eliminating Li Guang, the remaining people cannot be spared either; with my skills, I can easily deal with them.
After the matter is resolved, everything will be kept secret. We'll just say they disappeared after entering Devil's Valley. It doesn't matter whether others believe it or not; there will be no way to verify anything after everyone dies.
The wind had stopped, but the valley was far from peaceful. The roars of wild animals echoed through the forests on both sides, and the chirping of countless insects filled the valley, creating a cacophony that was quite unsettling.
Wang Ling couldn't sleep that night. He was extremely excited. He thought that by helping the eldest prince get rid of Li Guang, he had helped Li Hui seize the throne. What a great achievement that was!
The others didn't sleep well either; they only managed to get some sleep in the latter half of the night.
Wang Ling already knew in his heart that if he were to make a move, he would have to wait until the middle of the night.
The next morning, everyone packed up and set off.
There was no wind in the valley today, and the sun shone into it, causing the temperature to rise rapidly, making it very hot.
Since there was no wind, there was a possibility of miasma in the valley, so the group dared not let their guard down and slowed down. The two guides kept an eye on the rats in the cage, paying close attention to their reactions.
Around noon, they arrived at a valley. It was very spacious, with several large trees nearby, and a clear spring flowing out from the trees.
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