As they entered the jungle, the light suddenly dimmed, as if it had suddenly turned from day to night. The layers of leaves above their heads blocked all the light, giving off an abnormally cold and gloomy feeling.
From the outside, the jungle looked very dense and impassable, but in fact, there was no shortage of roads. All kinds of big and small animal paths crisscrossed each other, extending endlessly into the distance. These animal paths had been repeatedly trampled, forming an unusually sturdy road. Not even weeds or moss could grow on them.
On both sides of the road, a large number of trees had been knocked down, apparently due to the beast wave. There were traces of blood and bones on the road, but there were very few corpses. Luo Yuan saw countless ferocious beetles under the white bones scattering as the giant lizard approached.
His heart sank. The volcanic eruption had obviously not driven all the creatures to leave the area. There were still some creatures that were slow to react to danger or had moved slowly.
The giant lizard kept moving along the wide animal path. Along the way, there were all kinds of strange trees, old vines, and colorful giant fungus growing under the shade of the trees.
Although everyone's faces were filled with fear, their eyes were curiously looking around, and it was a feast for their eyes.
After the apocalypse, the creatures had begun to evolve. The number of species had reached an astonishing level, and all of them were trying to evolve as much as possible. Even the same species could evolve into hundreds or even thousands of species.
Most of the species had been eliminated in the competition, while the surviving ones continued to evolve, and the cycle continued.
Traces of human buildings could be seen everywhere on the ground, which vaguely showed that this used to be human territory.
The giant lizard kept moving forward, and it seemed rather peaceful along the way. It was almost impossible to see any mutated creatures. Other than the sound of insects, the surroundings were very quiet.
After walking for two hours, the sky was completely dark. Luo Yuan looked at his watch. It was only three o 'clock. If it had been at this time in the past, the sun would still be far away from setting, and it would still be at least two to three hours before it would turn dark.
Not only was it because of the dense jungle, but also because of the volcanic eruption, a large amount of thick smoke and dust had blocked the sun.
Luo Yuan patted the lizard's shoulder and told it to lie down. He then took the unconscious Wang Xiaguang from Huang Jiahui and jumped off the lizard.
The rest of them slid off the lizard's back one by one. Their legs gave way, and a few of them fell to the ground. The dark blue rank lizard's aura was not easy to bear. The few of them had been on its back for so long. The extreme mental pressure and physical exhaustion had made their limbs weak.
Luo Yuan carried Wang Xiaguang and carefully looked around. The ground was flat and there were not many traces of buildings. Luo Yuan guessed that this area should have been a farmland.
Unknowingly, they had already walked out of the suburbs.
Unfortunately, the map was lost along with the luggage, so he couldn't tell where he was at all. He was lost, but he could guess that this place shouldn't be too far from the highway. Luo Yuan looked to the north, but he could not see anything.
Huang Jiahui stepped on a bug that was trying to crawl onto her foot. It made an explosive sound, like a small firecracker going off. She retracted her foot and frowned. "Are we staying here tonight?"
Spending the night in the jungle was a big problem. There were no tents, no abandoned buildings, and there was not even a little basic protection. If they slept in the open, they would probably die before dawn. Although it was very peaceful, it did not mean that there was no danger. There were many mutated insects and some mutated beasts that had not left the jungle. Even an inconspicuous insect could kill them.
Luo Yuan shook his head. "It's best if we can find the cave of the mutated beasts and stay there for the night. If we can't find it, we'll have to dig a hole or sleep in a tree hole. "
Everyone's heart was heavy, and their tired faces showed a trace of anxiety.
Even before the apocalypse, it was extremely dangerous to live in the jungle, let alone now. Even Huang Jiahui was starting to regret persuading Luo Yuan to migrate to the west. However, there was no turning back now. The volcano behind them was still erupting. If they turned back, they would die. There was still a glimmer of hope if they kept going.
Luo Yuan pulled out his Zhanmadao and walked into the dense jungle cautiously. The branches and thorns on the road were easily cut by his sharp blade. Ten minutes later, he suddenly stopped when he passed by a slope. It was a camouflaged cave entrance, covered with thick thorny vines. The vines' leaves completely covered the entrance, so it was easy to miss. There was not even a single footprint near the entrance. Luo Yuan took a closer look and found that the soil above had traces of being tampered with. It was very hard to notice. If Luo Yuan had not used his Sense to detect that there was indeed a cave here, he would not have found it.
The intelligence of animals was sometimes difficult to describe. Under the harsh laws of nature, their instincts often led to amazing things. If they could not do that, they would be eliminated. This kind of cave was more hidden and safer than man-made caves.
He gently pushed the vines away. The entrance was not very big, only about 1.5 meters tall and 70 centimeters wide. He could not even straighten his back when he walked in. However, there was nothing he could ask for now. The sky was getting darker, and if he could not find a suitable cave, he would have to choose to sleep in a tree hole. If that happened, he would not be able to sleep for the whole night.
"You guys wait here. I'll go in and have a look," Luo Yuan said.
Then, Luo Yuan did not wait for them to speak. He crouched down and walked into the cave. It was dark inside, and there was an indescribable smell. It smelled like fish, but it also smelled like rotten corpses. The surface of the cave was very smooth, and the inside was curved and extended underground. Luo Yuan walked for almost a few hundred meters, and when he was about to run out of patience, his eyes suddenly opened up.
It was a space of about 10 square meters.
In the middle of the space were piles of bones of different sizes. In front of the pile of bones was a very clean place, covered with fluffy, soft hay. There was an obvious depression in the middle, which was obviously where the owner of the cave lived.
After Luo Yuan announced that it was safe, everyone walked into the cave in the dark. Huo Dong lit up his lighter and looked around the spacious cave under the dim light. His tired face finally showed a relaxed smile.
"This is great! I didn't expect to find a place like this. I thought we were going to sleep in a tree hole!" Wang Shishi smiled with a pale face. She was even happier than when she moved into the villa for the first time. As for the stench of the cave and the pile of white bones next to it, they were nothing compared to a relatively safe place where she could spend the night.
"The tree hole is too dangerous. Didn't you see how many bugs there were along the way? Those colorful bugs gave me goosebumps just by looking at them. If Boss Luo hadn't knocked them down one by one, it would have been terrible if I got bitten," Huo Dong said with a smile.
"But it's too dark here. Huo Dong, you and Lin Xiaoji go outside and find some hay and branches. We'll start a fire later!" Luo Yuan did not like Huo Dong's flattery, so he interrupted him.
Huo Dong and Lin Xiaoji did not argue, and walked out of the hall with their knives.
"Will there be too much smoke if we start a fire?" Huang Jiahui asked after the two of them left.
"No, there's no wind here. As long as we light it near the outside of the hall, there won't be too much smoke. The smoke from the fire will also stop the insects from crawling in from the outside," Luo Yuan said.
Luo Yuan sat down and took a breath. His face was sweating from the pain. He could not take it anymore.
"Brother Luo, what's wrong?" Cao Ling had been paying attention to Luo Yuan. Seeing that he was not in a good condition, she quickly asked.
Luo Yuan closed his eyes and shook his head, "I'm fine. Let me rest for a while!"
Everyone looked at Luo Yuan's pale and weak face. Obviously, he was seriously injured. They could not help but feel guilty when they thought about how they had asked Luo Yuan to lead the way and eliminate more dangers.
"Let's keep our voices down and let Luo Yuan sleep for a while," Huang Jiahui said softly with tears in her eyes.
"I'm going outside to find some food!" Chen Xianfeng said uncomfortably when he saw that he was the only man standing around.
Huang Jiahui was stunned. She did not expect Chen Xianfeng to be so bold. However, considering that it was dangerous for him to go alone, she said, "Let's wait for Huo Dong and the others to come back. We'll go together."
Chen Xianfeng was obviously not used to talking to beautiful women. His face was flushed and he could not speak.
After about 10 minutes, Huo Dong and Lin Xiaoji finally came back. They each carried a bundle of dried branches and placed them at the entrance of the hall. Lin Xiaoji was also dragging a basket-sized frog with his right hand.
"Our luck is pretty good. We saw a frog in the bushes. Fortunately, my eyes and hands were quick, and I chopped off its head. Otherwise, it would have escaped," Lin Xiaoji said with a smile. There was a hint of pride in his tone.
"Keep your voice down. Don't disturb Brother Luo's rest," Wang Shishi said unhappily. Wang Shishi said discontentedly, "Also, this frog is too small. We can't get much from it at all."
Lin Xiaoji's face stiffened, but he did not argue with her because it was Wang Shishi who had spoken. He noticed Luo Yuan leaning against the wall and asked, "Is Brother Luo asleep? I'll go outside to look for more. We can't let everyone starve!"
"It's too dangerous outside. Everyone except Wang Shishi and Cao Ling should go together. We can take care of each other!" Huang Jiahui said as she pulled out her gun.
"Sister Huang, I'll go too. I feel much better already." Wang Shishi raised her chin and stood up. The previous battle had given her a lot of confidence. She was not as scared as she used to be.
Huang Jiahui knew that Wang Shishi's telekinesis was strong, so it would be much safer for her to go with them. However, considering Luo Yuan's safety, she still refused. "You can't go. You still have to take care of Brother Luo. If there's any danger, you can handle it."
Wang Shishi reacted. She was scared. To her, Luo Yuan was the most important person. She said without hesitation, "Then I'll stay!"
Cao Ling wanted to say something, but in the end, she remained silent. She was the weakest among them. What else could she do besides stay?
Not long after they left, Wang Xiaguang woke up. She coughed a few times and tried to sit up.
Cao Ling quickly went over to help her. "You're awake?"
"Where's Luo Yuan? Where's Luo Yuan?" Wang Xiaguang asked anxiously. Her voice was a little hoarse. "And where is this place? Why is it so dark?"
"Brother Luo is too tired. He fell asleep. Let's be quiet so he won't wake him up. This is a cave. The others have gone to look for food. They'll be back soon, "Cao Ling said with a sigh.
"Sister Wang, what's your relationship with Brother Luo?" Wang Shishi suddenly asked.
Wang Xiaguang recognized Wang Shishi's voice. She did not expect Wang Shishi to be there. She felt a little uncomfortable, but she still tried to speak calmly. "We used to be colleagues, but we're very close. You look so young. You shouldn't be that old, right? "
"I'm the youngest here. I'm only 14 years old!" Wang Shishi said proudly.
Cao Ling could not believe it.
Wang Xiaguang was also stunned. She could not believe that Wang Shishi was so young. She had imagined that she would be 16 or 17 years old, or even 17 or 18 years old. She quickly asked, "Does Luo Yuan know that you're so young?"
Wang Shishi was not stupid. She understood what she meant. She said with disdain, "Brother Luo knows it. So what? I like Brother Luo! "
"How could he do that?" Wang Xiaguang mumbled to herself. She could not believe it. Luo Yuan's glorious image in her heart had suddenly collapsed.
Luo Yuan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, could not take it anymore. He coughed a few times and his face turned red. Fortunately, no one could see it in the dark. Otherwise, his image would have been ruined. He quickly changed the topic and asked Wang Xiaguang, "You're awake. Are you feeling better?"
Wang Xiaguang turned her face away. She did not want to talk to him, but then she felt that it was inappropriate. She said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I'm much better!"
"Your Physique is too weak. Drink some high-level mutated creature's blood later. You should be fine in a few days, "Luo Yuan said with concern.
"Brother Luo, you're not sleeping anymore. Did we wake you up?" Wang Shishi saw that Luo Yuan was talking to Wang Xiaguang the moment he woke up. She felt jealous and quickly changed the topic.
Luo Yuan thought to himself, "It's all because you talked too much. Why did you have to talk about this? Otherwise, I wouldn't have woken up." He glared at her, but unfortunately, Wang Shishi did not see it. Although he thought that, he still said, "I wasn't asleep. How are you feeling now? Does your head hurt?"
"I'm much better now, but my head is swollen like it's going to explode. Why don't you give me a massage?" Wang Shishi said coquettishly, as if she wanted to show off.
Luo Yuan noticed that Wang Xiaguang did not look good. He was about to get angry, but he suddenly remembered how Wang Shishi had risked everything to save him. He softened and said, "Do you want me to give you a massage when I'm seriously injured? Cao Lin, can you give her a massage? "
Cao Lin stood up obediently.
Wang Shishi then remembered that Luo Yuan was seriously injured. She quickly said, "Sister Cao, it's okay, it's okay. I'm fine now."
Wang Xiaguang's heart skipped a beat when she heard that Luo Yuan was seriously injured. She was worried, but she bit her lips and did not say anything.
After a while, everyone came back. Other than Chen Xianfeng, who had wrapped a bunch of things in leaves, the others had nothing but bundles of firewood in their hands.
Huo Dong lit up the hay and added some firewood. The living room was suddenly lit up.
"Didn't you find anything to eat?" Luo Yuan asked.
"You're awake!" Huang Jiahui asked with concern. She then sighed and said, "There aren't many animals out there. Other than insects, there's nothing to eat. I found a bunch of cocoons on a tree, but I'm not sure if they're edible."
"Can you show me the cocoons?" Luo Yuan asked.
Chen Xianfeng quickly passed the things in his hands to Luo Yuan. The cocoons were huge, each about the size of a palm. There were nine cocoons in total, all of which belonged to the same kind of insect. There were mysterious patterns on the surface, which were completely different from the cocoons before the apocalypse. Luo Yuan picked one up and took out his Zhanmadao. He cut open the cocoon shell with the sharp blade, revealing a ferocious-looking, flesh-colored pupa inside.
He secretly used his identification technique and said, "It's totally edible. It's fine."
"Bring me the frog, too," Luo Yuan said. It was necessary to be careful when it came to food.
Luo Yuan identified it again and shook his head under everyone's gaze. "You can't eat this. It'll paralyze your body. Throw it away."
Everyone was shocked. Fortunately, they had not eaten it yet. Otherwise, they did not know what would have happened. They knew that Luo Yuan had the ability to identify toxins in food, so they did not suspect anything. Lin Xiaoji, on the other hand, did not look too good. He had not expected the food to be poisoned.
Huang Jiahui felt guilty and said, "These pupa are not enough. Let's go look for more."
"No, it's already dark outside. Let's just make do for today," Luo Yuan said, looking at the time. It was already five o 'clock. These people could not see in the dark, and they had no sense of perception. Letting them go out was like sending them to their deaths.
The pupa crawled on the branches and was soon cooked. It gave off a tempting aroma. Even those who did not like this kind of food were tempted.
Each chrysalis only weighed three taels. Everyone, who was already hungry, ate them in two or three bites. Normally, this amount of food would be enough, but today, everyone was frightened and scared, and their stamina was greatly depleted. This amount of chrysalis was only enough to fill their stomachs. After eating something, they became even hungrier.
Huang Jiahui purposely left two pupa for Luo Yuan, but no one objected. They were not even secretly dissatisfied. They thought it was reasonable. Everyone knew that only when Luo Yuan's strength was restored would they have a chance to survive.
The flames were jumping and licking, making the hall flicker.
After a simple dinner, everyone looked at the dancing flames, feeling a little lost. They did not know where to go.
Everyone subconsciously avoided talking about Ning Xiaoran, as if she didn't exist. She had died too suddenly. They had been eating together in the afternoon, and her shy smile was still there. She had suddenly turned into a corpse in the afternoon.
Everyone was afraid that they would become the next one, quietly dying there like her, their corpses exposed to the sun and rain, exposed to the wilderness!
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