Due to the hot weather, the human body was losing water almost all the time. The amount of drinking water consumed every day was shocking, almost five to six times that of normal weather. Coupled with the large number of people, the amount of water consumed every day was not a small number.
Although they had planned to use leaves to collect dew, the total amount was limited, and it was time-consuming and laborious. The best they could do was to provide water for their basic needs. As for water for daily use, there was no other way.
In such a high temperature, one would feel uncomfortable if they did not shower for a day, and if they did not shower for a few days, they would stink.
With the current medical conditions, once they fell sick, they could only endure it. Life and death were fated. Moreover, this method of collecting dew was too risky and unstable. If there was a strong wind at night, or if it was destroyed by mutated beasts, it would be a disaster.
A stable water source had become the team's biggest problem.
This time, even Luo Yuan, who was usually calm, could not help but sniff the air as he walked around, carefully distinguishing the humidity ratio in the air. The humid air often had a hint of sweet water vapor, while the dry air had a rough earthy smell. With his strong Physique, it was not difficult at all. Very soon, he identified the most concentrated water vapor, which was flowing from afar along with the air current.
Then, he closed his eyes again and listened to the place where the humidity was the thickest.
Everyone looked at Luo Yuan's strange behavior and felt strange, but no one dared to disturb him. This was the first time Luo Yuan had shown his keen five senses in front of everyone.
Luo Yuan was so focused that he didn't even notice the notification from the system.
"The water source should be there. I think I can hear the sound of water." Luo Yuan suddenly opened his eyes and said loudly with a flash of joy on his face.
He then strode towards the rock wall in front of him, and the group quickly followed.
After walking along the rock wall for about 100 meters, they could vaguely hear the sound of water. It was so faint that if they did not pay attention, they would not have noticed it at all. Only then did they realize how far apart they were from Luo Yuan. If an ordinary person was a hundred meters away, even if they shouted loudly, it would be vague and indistinct, not to mention the faint sound of water.
After walking for another ten meters, the sound of the water grew louder and louder. Some of the sharp-eyed people could already see the reflection of the moonlight in the pool.
A stream of clear spring water flowed out from a half-meter-high crack in the rock and fell into the pool below. The pool was not big, only three or four square meters. However, the rarest part was that the pool was running water. It was so clear that the bottom was clear and translucent.
"It's spring water, great!" Cao Ling cried out in surprise. She seemed to be unable to control her emotions and her whole body was trembling slightly.
"It's so clean. I think the water must be sweet," Zhao Yali said excitedly.
Over the past few days, as the water source near the campsite had dried up, everyone was drinking dirty water.
When it was mixed with the soup, it was barely edible when it was mixed with the umami taste of the food. Once it was drunk directly, there would be a stench of corpses and a disgusting, dry taste full of mud and sand. It was enough to make one collapse.
They had not felt it before, but now that they saw the clear spring water, everyone was overwhelmed with emotions and could not control themselves.
Even Mu Wenwen, who had always been expressionless and immersed in her own world, could not help but smile. The moment she revealed her emotions, it seemed to have destroyed some kind of mysterious power that she had subconsciously ignored. A few of them looked at her subconsciously, a trace of surprise and surprise flashing across their faces.
It seemed that everyone had just noticed that the woman who had been living with them was actually a beautiful woman.
Mu Wenwen was slightly stunned. She seemed to be not used to it and a little flustered. She quickly stopped smiling and became expressionless again.
A few of them looked at her for a while, as if they had forgotten something. Soon, their attention was diverted by other things. Everything seemed natural.
Even Luo Yuan was affected by this mysterious power. He moved his gaze away, and at that moment, he seemed to have glanced at a shadow from the corner of his eye. Suddenly, he was slightly stunned, and when he looked carefully, he was a little surprised.
He saw a tree!
He could not help but be surprised. The giants had almost cut down all the trees near their nest. Other than the weeds, there was nothing else. The lonely tree that was 70 to 80 meters away was really eye-catching.
The roots of the tree were thick, and most of them were exposed. They were thick and twisted, forming a huge ball, like countless entangled giant pythons. Through the gaps between the roots, he could see that it was actually growing on a giant rock that was more than 10 meters high. However, as the roots became more and more prosperous, the giant rock inside was already full of fine cracks. The reason why it could still maintain its basic shape and not break into pieces was obviously because of the roots.
Compared to the huge roots, the trunk of the tree was relatively short. It was about eight to nine meters tall, and its leaves were sparse. There were a few scattered fruits hanging on the branches. After the apocalypse, plants seemed to have mutated and rarely bore fruit. Luo Yuan could not help but be a little curious that this tree had fruits.
"You guys stay here, I'll go over there and have a look!" Luo Yuan said.
That tree was clearly not an ordinary mutated tree. He saw snow-white skeletons around its roots. Under the dim light of the night, it looked eerie and terrifying, making one's hair stand on end.
Luo Yuan briefed Huang Jiahui and the others, warning them not to come over no matter what happened. He then carried his Zhanmadao and walked forward.
He stopped about seven to eight meters away from the strange tree. In front of him was a thick layer of bones. Most of them were from various mutated beasts, but there were also some that belonged to giants. There were not many of them, only about five or six of them. Perhaps the giants had mistakenly entered the area and left them behind.
This tree was indeed a bit mysterious. Apart from its spherical roots, its trunk was also strange and extremely twisted. The entire trunk was like a yellow and purple towel that had been wrung dry, forming circles of spiraling threads.
The area near the roots was filled with lumps that looked like sarcomas the size of a baby's fist. It looked so dense that if someone with trypophobia saw it, they would probably have a headache.
Although the tree was motionless and did not seem dangerous, Luo Yuan did not go in recklessly.
The nature of plants made these carnivorous mutated trees the most patient hunters. Usually, they were just like ordinary trees. Only when they were hunting would they show their ferocious faces.
Suddenly, he emitted a strong aura. The air seemed to solidify, and an indescribable pressure enveloped the whole area. As he emitted his aura, he carefully observed the strange tree.
When his Zhanmadao had advanced to the expert level, his aura had become quite strong. Even a light green level creature would be shocked if it was caught off guard.
However, the strange tree was motionless, as if it was just an ordinary mutated tree.
Luo Yuan was a little confused. He hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked forward. The bones under his feet were very brittle, and when he stepped on them, they made a crisp cracking sound.
His Sensory Perception was like a holographic radar, reflecting everything around him. Even the roots of the tree were not missed. He held the handle of his Zhanmadao tightly, his muscles tight. Every step he took was in the best position to exert force. If the strange tree made any move to attack, he would be greeted with a thunderous attack.
But gradually, his expression became more and more doubtful. All the circumstances showed that this strange tree was completely harmless. Even when he stood in front of it and touched its strange and rough bark, there was no reaction at all.
"No, if this tree is really an ordinary mutated tree, then how could there be so many bones, and …" He picked up one of the bones and broke it with a crisp sound. "This bone is too fragile. Not to mention mutated beasts, I'm afraid an ordinary wooden stick before the doomsday would be stronger than it. Obviously, a large amount of organic matter has been lost."
Suddenly, his Zhanmadao flashed, and a palm-sized piece of bark was cut off. A dark red liquid that looked like blood slowly seeped out of the trunk, and at the same time, a strange aroma gradually filled the air.
He picked up the piece of bark and used his identification technique. Suddenly, his body shook.
"Wisdom Bark."
"Rarity: Blue."
"Weight: 300 grams."
"Attribute: None."
"Additional Ability: None."
"Evaluation: This is the bark of a rare Wisdom Tree. Behind every wild Wisdom Tree, there will be an intelligent race. Its value cannot be estimated. As for this piece of bark, it might be a good collection."
He was stunned for a while before he came back to his senses and looked at the fruit on the tree again.
The fruit was quickly shot down by a stone. He picked it up and used his identification technique again.
"Wisdom Fruit."
"Rarity: Blue."
"Weight: 100 grams."
"Attribute: None."
"Additional Ability: Awaken Wisdom."
"Evaluation: This is a rare fruit of the Wisdom Tree. It can slightly stimulate the development of the cerebral cortex and awaken wisdom! Effective for those with intelligence below 11. "
His face was a little solemn, and his heart felt heavy as if it was pressed by a huge stone.
"How can there be such a mutant tree? How can there be such a fruit? Is this a coincidence of natural evolution, or is it deliberately arranged by some mysterious force? "
In fact, he always had a feeling that this mutation seemed to be targeting humans. Beasts could naturally evolve, insects could naturally evolve, and even plants could evolve. However, humans were the only ones that did not change. It was as if there was a mysterious force that was suppressing humans, or even trying to exterminate them.
In terms of biological nature, there was no essential difference between humans and other creatures. Even mice, which had a huge difference in size, shared 80% of their genes and 99% of their similar genes. As for primates, their genes were almost exactly the same as humans.
However, primates could mutate and evolve, but humans were not much different from before the apocalypse. Only a few individuals could break through the blockade of this force by devouring the flesh and blood of other mutated creatures.
The reality was cold and despairing. It was as if humans had been forgotten by nature. There was no change, and they were completely left to struggle and die.
"I'm afraid this thing is also produced by some mysterious force. Its purpose is to support another race to replace humans." Luo Yuan had some doubts. He looked at the fruit that looked like a devil in his hand. He squeezed it hard and it was crushed into pieces. The pink flesh splattered everywhere, filling the air with a tempting fragrance.
He looked at the tall Wisdom Tree with a sharp gaze. The next moment, he suddenly raised his Zhanmadao.
His expression changed.
Time passed slowly. He looked like he was petrified and did not move for a long time.
Finally, he slowly sheathed his Zhanmadao and looked at the corpses on the ground.
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