Ren Xiaosu did not have to go out to look for food anymore. In the fear of death, Liu Bu had even forgotten about Ren Xiaosu and food. They were now thinking about how they could survive the night, or rather, how they could make it out alive instead of worrying about what to eat for dinner.
Some of them did not even set up their tents tonight as they were afraid of delaying their escape. However, Xu Xianchu stopped them. "Set up your tents. It's late autumn now, so if you don't even have a tent to shelter you from the wind, you really won't be able to make it out of the Jing Mountains if you get sick!"
Everyone started a bonfire and sat around it in silence. Although they didn't dare to walk too far when they were collecting firewood, nor did they dare to enter the forest again, they still managed to collect quite a lot of firewood by working together. It seemed that the bigger the fire, the safer they felt.
This time, Ren Xiaosu did not start a fire alone because Xu Xianchu had requested that he join them in the discussion.
"What right does he have to sit here?" Liu Bu said unhappily, "How can we sit together with a refugee? Ren Xiaosu, sit back a little. "
No one refuted Liu Bu because there was no need for them to offend someone like him over a refugee.
Originally, everyone was sitting in a circle, but Liu Bu insisted that Ren Xiaosu sit alone outside of the group. It was as though he was listening in on the discussion.
They really needed Ren Xiaosu's opinion. But in Liu Bu's opinion, Ren Xiaosu could just sit back and answer whatever they asked.
However, Xu Xianchu was much more rational than Liu Bu. "Let's not talk about irrelevant matters anymore. We have to seriously discuss whether we should stay or leave."
Xu Xianchu was the one who insisted on going to the Jing Mountains because he had to consider his future and his situation in the stronghold. But now, he was also thinking of retreating. Even if he were to be driven out of the stronghold and become a refugee, it would be better than dying here.
The soldiers of the private army trusted the cold guns in their hands. But when they realized they were facing something that guns might not be able to handle, they would become extremely fearful.
Their greatest reliance could no longer provide them with a sense of security.
When Xu Xianchu saw that everyone had quietened down, he said, "We're facing a dilemma right now. On one hand, we can pass through this canyon, but there's an unknown danger in there. It might even be a creature that even those supernatural beings can't handle. Otherwise, it'll be very difficult to explain who could have come here alone and left behind the words' Do Not Enter Alive. '"
"On the other hand," Xu Xianchu continued, "there are also hidden dangers in the forest. Xu Xia's mysterious death and disappearance of Xu Xia's body are all unsolved mysteries, so we're not sure what we'll encounter on the way back."
Luo Xinyu suddenly said, "Actually, although there was danger in the forest, it wasn't enough to wipe us all out. After all, there were still so many of us alive after we came here. However, it's hard to say what's behind the canyon. I think it's better for us to face the forest."
Only one of them had died when they passed through the forest. Even if another died on the way back, they might not be the unlucky ones. Therefore, turning back was probably their best option.
However, Xu Xianchu was still a little conflicted. Should they really go back? He did not know how his superiors in the stronghold would make things difficult for them once they got back.
Everyone fell silent again. Ren Xiaosu looked at Yang Xiaojin and realized she was still very calm. It was as though it did not matter if they stayed or left.
Wait a minute, could Yang Xiaojin be a legendary supernatural being?
Ren Xiaosu could not be sure, but for some reason, he suddenly felt that Yang Xiaojin's purpose for coming here seemed to be different from everyone else's. When they were eating fish, Ren Xiaosu thought Yang Xiaojin might be Luo Xinyu's friend, so she came to protect Luo Xinyu.
But the problem was that Luo Xinyu and Yang Xiaojin did not seem to have a particularly close relationship. They were just employer and employee.
Ren Xiaosu was a little interested in the supernatural beings that Xu Xianchu and the others were talking about, but he was not jealous of them. That was because he himself was also a so-called supernatural being. It was just that he had not matured yet.
Luo Xinyu observed Xu Xianchu's expression and said, "Sir, are you worried about your situation when you return to the stronghold? You don't have to worry about that. When we get back, I'll help you find someone to transfer out of the private army. Even if you're assigned to a clerical job, that's fine too."
Xu Xianchu was taken aback. "Really?"
Luo Xinyu said in a serious tone, "Of course. I, Luo Xinyu, still have some influence in the stronghold."
These words seemed to have helped Xu Xianchu make up his mind. "Alright, then we'll set off early tomorrow morning to avoid disaster at the stronghold!"
At this moment, the wind in the canyon stopped. The loud noise suddenly disappeared, and the entire forest fell silent.
But in this silence, everyone suddenly heard the sound of chewing coming from the pickup truck. Everyone's hair stood on end. Liu Bu said in a trembling voice, "What's that sound?"
"It sounds like it's coming from the back of the pickup truck!"
Everyone looked over in horror. They could not understand. Weren't there only supplies in the back of the pickup truck? And Ren Xiaosu was right beside them, so where did the sound coming from the back of the pickup truck come from?
Xu Xianchu's expression darkened after his initial shock. "I don't believe there's anything that can stop a bullet!"
With that, he gestured for the private army to slowly approach the pickup truck. The chewing sound had probably been going on for a while. It was just that they did not hear it as the wind in the canyon was too loud!
Ren Xiaosu also stood up. It seemed that after his physical fitness had improved, he was not too cold even though he was only wearing a thin jacket in late autumn.
He was holding the bone knife in his hand the entire time. When he turned around, he saw Yang Xiaojin had also placed her hand on the pistol she carried with her.
Xu Xianchu and the others slowly approached. But suddenly, a dark shadow jumped out of the back of the pickup truck. Xu Xianchu and the others were startled and opened fire without any hesitation.
The black shadow was suddenly hit by fierce gunfire in mid-air and was sent flying backward by a few bullets. This was the sound that came from the back of the pickup truck again. Xu Xianchu and the others did not even think about it and shot wildly into the back of the pickup truck.
Click click!
The sound of the guns emptying rang out. The group of private soldiers had actually emptied their entire magazine of bullets, and the entire pickup truck was riddled with holes. It was a tragic sight to behold. The pickup truck's fuel tank started leaking. Someone had actually fired at the fuel tank, leaving a bullet hole in it.
However, Ren Xiaosu was not worried that the truck would explode. That was because the related knowledge was provided in his Advanced Firearms Proficiency: Unless an incendiary bomb was used, it would be very difficult to blow up the fuel tank with a shot.
Xu Xianchu slowly approached and was about to check on the dark shadow that had jumped out. But when he saw it, he was a little annoyed. The dark shadow that had scared them turned out to be a rat that had come to steal their food!
"How did that rat grow so big?" Liu Bu was still in a state of shock. "It's probably the size of two human heads."
Xu Xianchu let go of his fear and looked into the pickup truck. There was another rat inside, but it had already been shot full of holes.
So it was just a false alarm. Everyone was too tense, and even the slightest movement would make them suspicious.
It was time to go back. If they didn't go back now, no one would be able to withstand the immense mental pressure.
But at this moment, Ren Xiaosu suddenly turned around and looked in the direction they had come from. He saw a silver wolf standing on the top of a mountain not far away and looking in their direction. It was the Wolf King!
We're doomed! Why did they return so quickly?!
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