The discovery of the two bodies means that our exploration has entered a more dangerous phase.
That night, it rained heavily. Although we covered our tent with leaves, it wasn't completely waterproof. Combined with the dampness of the air, I didn't get more than three hours of sleep all night.
The rain lasted all night without stopping, and by the time it got light, my clothes were completely soaked.
Jiang Man lifted the tent flap a crack and looked at the torrential rain outside, saying to me, "It's the rainy season now, and it looks like the rain won't stop anytime soon. I'm afraid we'll be delayed for a long time."
The monkey, however, was quite optimistic. It took out a cigarette from a waterproof bag made of leaves, found a place in the tent where it wouldn't leak, and lit it: "Although we can't walk, it means that others will also be affected. Everyone starts from the same point."
"No, we're already a day behind, we can't wait any longer."
I shook my head: "Ten teams will be eliminated in this competition. The competition is fierce. Someone will definitely brave the rain to move forward. If we want to force Duan Jinyan out, we need to get as many tokens as possible. We will naturally have to work harder than others."
Lin Que was a little worried: "Going up the mountain in this kind of heavy rain, if we encounter a mudslide or something, it's no joke!"
Xue Dong interjected, "This is a primeval forest with dense vegetation, so soil erosion is not serious. Therefore, the probability of mudslides is very low. The biggest problem is that people get sick from the rain. In an environment lacking medical care and medicine, that is the biggest issue."
“I agree with Duan Shenxing’s plan. We came here to find Duan Jinyan, and this matter is inherently risky. We cannot back down because of potential dangers.”
Jiang Man, representing Tianxia Group, offered her final opinion: "At this stage of the competition, we are already going against the current. If we don't react, we will inevitably be left further and further behind by the others!"
Jiang Man and I had the same idea: "Manjing, come with me. Let's find some waterproof leaves and make some raincoats for everyone. Once we're ready, we'll go hiking."
Although it was almost summer, the cold rain still made me shiver.
We made a few simple raincoats out of leaves to keep out the rain, and then continued on our way.
Our luggage, which we had brought with us, became incredibly heavy after getting soaked. In order to travel light, we discarded all of our luggage, keeping only the bed sheets, blankets, and a small amount of cotton to bandage our wounds if we got hurt.
After a day of climbing, we finally reached the summit, but due to the torrential rain, the entire jungle was filled with steam, making it impossible to see anything in the distance.
The monkey, hiding under a tree, looked at the gray expanse in his field of vision and said to me with some worry, "Young Master Duan, the group that killed people at the foot of the mountain set off eight hours earlier than us. That means they weren't bothered by the rainstorm when they climbed the mountain and could see the feng shui clearly. They might already be on their way. We, on the other hand, although we reached the summit, were still delayed by the rainstorm. But judging from the momentum of this rain, it definitely won't stop for three to five days. By then, it might be too late!"
"When it comes to feng shui, you don't necessarily see a mountain when you actually see one. You can still see things in feng shui this way!"
Although I couldn't see the distant mountains, I could vaguely make out the valley below: "Feng shui was first invented to prevent changes in river channels and the earth's crust from affecting the structure of tombs. Therefore, the location of a tomb can also be determined by the direction of the river's flow! The continuous heavy rain has caused water to accumulate in the valley below, and the direction of the water flow can also be used to determine the feng shui orientation."
"Holy crap, you actually have this skill!"
The monkey grinned and said, "Then can you tell which way we should go by following the direction of the water flow?"
"When a dragon arrives on the plains, do not inquire about its whereabouts; simply observe the water flowing around it to find the true dragon. If you can recite the dragon scriptures but lack the ability to see clearly, then even ten thousand scrolls of scriptures containing the truth are in vain."
Looking down at the streams in the four valleys below, I pointed to the valley between two of the rivers and said, "This is the starting point of a dragon vein. As long as we follow this dragon vein, we can find the right direction! Qu Ruilin said that this is the place where the inferior dragons intertwine. We can use this inferior dragon as an aid to find the place where it intersects with other dragon veins, so we won't waste time."
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Once I determined the direction of the dragon vein using the water-questioning method, I was able to set the course for the team.
The journey was very difficult due to the heavy rain, but fortunately we had plenty of food.
After two days of trekking, the torrential rain finally stopped, and the long-awaited sunshine shone down on the rainforest.
It was noon when the rain stopped. I found an open space, made a frame out of tree branches, and said to everyone, "Now that the rain has stopped, let's rest for an hour. Everyone take off your clothes, hang them on the frame to dry, and then go out in the sun naked to keep your skin dry and avoid skin diseases like eczema."
Jiang Man blushed immediately after hearing my words: "If you all take off your clothes, what am I supposed to do?"
"You have to take yours off too."
Considering the differences between men and women, I added, "I'll go with you to find a secluded place, create a small space with a bed sheet, and stand guard outside to protect your safety."
We have now bypassed Conglong and arrived at the foot of a main peak.
Based on my deduction, there must be an auspicious burial site on this mountain, and there is an eighty percent chance that a token is hidden there.
While the monkeys were hanging out their clothes to dry, I took Jiang Man away from the group and prepared to find another place for her to sunbathe.
As soon as we walked a few dozen meters, Jiang Man grabbed my wrist: "Did you hear that? Someone is talking up ahead?"
I slowed my pace and nodded: "Let's go take a look!"
Jiang Man and I crawled into the bushes and made our way toward the direction from which the sound came. Soon we saw two teams in front of a valley.
One team consisted of only two people, a man and a woman, while the team opposite them was a full squad of six.
The bearded man in the group of six, holding a wooden stick, glared at the couple: "When we met last night, we clearly agreed to go our separate ways and not interfere with each other, but you secretly poisoned us. Shouldn't we settle this score today?"
The woman puffed out her chest and asked defiantly, "Hey, you can't say that, can you? Which eye of yours saw us poison them?"
"What a joke! There are no laws here. What evidence do you need to prove our suspicions?"
Among the group of six, a pale-faced young man sneered, "Too bad your wishful thinking has failed. I learned to concoct poison when I was six years old. The poison you brewed from wild fruits is not even worthy of playing house with me!"
"Why waste words with them? The fewer teams here, the better our chances of winning! Since they were the ones who acted unjustly first, let's just eliminate them! Reduce our competition!"
With a roar, the bearded man charged at the two men, wielding a wooden stick.
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