Tomb Raider: Starting from the Valley of Insects, integrating Golden Silkworm Gu

Chapter 3 Returning to the Inn, Miao Girl

After changing clothes, the sky has completely sunk.

The climate is warm and humid at night, and due to the towering terrain of the mountains, the breeze brings a few bursts of coolness.

Shi Lei approached and found that the bus had already left, leaving only a few fellow villagers walking together.

"Uncle, wait a minute." He shouted at their backs and trotted after them.

"Is there something wrong, young man?"

"I just want to ask if you have any reliable guides here?"

"Where to go?"

"Cross Zhelong Mountain."

Although Shi Lei knew the general plot, he was still not familiar with the specific route when he was on the scene, so it was more reliable to find a guide.

But when they heard about Zhelong Mountain, the faces of those people turned ugly.

"What are you doing there? It's not a peaceful place."

"Collecting samples is a job assigned by the boss, and I can't turn it down." Shi Lei said, took out a few tickets from his waist, and stuffed them into the uncle's hand.

Money can turn ghosts around, and it is more effective in this backward place.

"Well, the elder brother of the Peacock family often goes hunting at the foot of Zhelong Mountain, so he should be familiar with it."

After getting the news, Shi Lei walked back with a smug smile.

Hu Bayi and three others were waiting for him by the car. When they saw him coming, they nodded and smiled politely.

"Fatty, how do you feel? Is there anything uncomfortable?"

"It's nothing, Commissioner Shi, don't worry, I have a strong physique!" The fat man moved his arms and legs, his voice was loud, and he seemed to be fine.

"You still have a strong body? Don't put too much pressure on yourself. It was obviously Commissioner Shi who treated her thoroughly." Hu Bayi changed his previous prejudice and did not hesitate to praise Shi Lei.

"Don't be so polite, everyone, just call me Xiaoshi from now on." Changing the subject, he turned and got into the car.

"It's getting late, let's go back to the inn quickly."

The three of them put their bags in the trunk and got into the car.Shirley Yang was in the front, and Hu Bayi and Fatty sat in the back row.

"I have to say, sitting in this car is more comfortable than a bus."

Shirley Yang glanced at him in the rearview mirror and ignored his nonsense.

"Xiaoshi, how did you cure the fat man? I've seen bloody pustules on his body, and it's not easy to heal." However, now even the scars can't be seen.

"Yes, I didn't feel anything during the treatment. It seemed like I was cured after a good sleep."

As soon as these words came out, the three of them stared at him with piercing eyes.

Shi Lei raised the corners of his mouth slightly, remaining calm as always.

He understood Shirley Yang's character, she was very serious and would not shed tears until she saw the coffin, but he had already found an excuse.

"Sister Yang, I have learned about this insect poison before. Although the fat man's injury looks scary, the poison is still shallow and not difficult to treat."

After hearing this, the three of them were skeptical, but unexpectedly he added another sentence.

"If you don't believe me, Fatty and I will demonstrate it to you again that day."

"Don't, don't, forgive me, I don't want to suffer a second time!" The fat man waved his hands again and again, shrinking back, the remaining curiosity disappeared without a trace with these words.

The road ahead was rough, but luckily they were the only car, so they returned to the inn not long after.

Get off the car, in front of you is an antique building, two stories high, with a small yard in front, where you can raise some poultry and grow some vegetables.

Seeing someone coming in, the big yellow dog barked twice.A handsome Miao girl came out with deep facial features and healthy brown skin.

"I'm back." Spoken in non-standard Mandarin, with a smile on his face, he reached out to take their package.

"Peacock, find two more rooms."

"okay."

Peacock was busy and never idle for a moment, and the fat man was following behind her, asking questions.

"Girl, what about your family?"

"My parents died early, and there is still an elder brother. He has gone hunting and will not be back until tomorrow morning."

The fat man nodded, he still wanted to ask something, but the peacock poured a cup of tea and ran towards Shi Lei.

"Drink water, freshly soaked."

Smiling, took it over and took a sip, "Thank you."

"Hey, why don't you have mine?" The fat man saw it and felt aggrieved.

"Stop talking nonsense, the rice is ready, hurry up and eat."

There are many mosquitoes in the courtyard, and dinner is eaten on the second floor.

There are five sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, three vegetarian and one meat, which are not enough for a fat man.

Shi Lei glanced at the dining table, his eyes finally fell on the peacock's bowl, there were only one or two vegetable leaves.

Frowning, he got up and took a piece of chocolate and a can of milk from his backpack.

"what is this?"

"It's delicious, try it."

A pair of black grape-like eyes stared curiously at the two bags of finely packaged snacks, opened them carefully, and took a bite.

"So sweet!"

Smiling and bending his eyes, he couldn't help but take another sip.

"Eat slowly, there are plenty of them."

Seeing how happy she was eating, Shi Lei had a little smile in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by reason.

"Peacock, we are going to Zhelong Mountain to collect biological samples tomorrow morning, can you take us there?"

"You want to pass Zhelong Mountain?"

The peacock froze, shaking its head like a rattle.

"No, it's too dangerous there, and those who go in won't come out."

"Don't worry, we are all prepared." Hu Bayi pointed to the equipment they brought.

"It's useless. There were a few waves of people who didn't listen to persuasion and sneaked into the mountains with big bags and small bags. In the end, they didn't even find the body."

"I really can't help you with this matter."

After saying this, Peacock put down his things and stood up to leave.

"I'm full, eat slowly, and call me if you don't have enough."

"Peacock girl, don't leave in a hurry, tell us about the customs and customs here!" The fat man stood up and stopped her.

The peacock pushed the fat man away, and shouted as he ran, "I will get up early tomorrow to pick up brother home, go to bed first, don't call me if you have nothing to do."

Seeing that figure disappear, Shi Lei sighed, and picked up the human skin map that Hu Bayi had put on the table.

"The terrain here is complicated. The guide Chen Xiazi was looking for had lived in Zhelong Village all his life and almost got lost. It would be difficult for us to do it alone!"

Hu Bayi rubbed his forehead with rough hands.

"Don't worry, there will be a way, maybe we should start with her elder brother."

Unlike the three of them, Shi Lei knew about the existence of waterways.

Just let him find the mountain, and no guide is needed.

After eating, the four returned to their rooms without washing up.

Shirley Yang and Shi Lei share a room each, while Hu Bayi and Fatty share a room.

After the last two went back, they fell asleep with their heads covered. Shirley Yang was about to lie down when she heard a knock on the door.

Open the door and see Shi Lei.

"Is something wrong?"

"Well, I'll go out tomorrow morning. Don't make any noise and wait for my news."

Shirley Yang blinked and understood, "Are you going to follow the peacock?"

"I can't help it. I'll send you a message after I find it."

(End of this chapter)