Every day is one step closer to reality

In the long river flowing through the rainforest.

A small boat moves along the current.

There were four people on the boat, two obviously dressed as native residents and the other two outsiders.

This is a temporary team formed due to business cooperation.

Eja, one of the natives standing on the bow of the boat, is the leader of this operation.

Compared with Sulem's tribe, Eja's tribe has more contact with the outside world, maintains more frequent business contacts, has more advantages in language adaptation, and is a tribe with a strong sense of modernity.

Oh, it's called a village now.

Their village's main source of income is completely different from Sulem's.

Sulem's village is mainly engaged in pig raising, with planting or other supplements.

And Eja's village is for raising swallows.

Eja's parents have been "bird's nest hunters" for generations, specializing in finding bird's nests in the rainforest and selling them to merchants.

Every year, many businessmen come from far away to buy the golden bird's nests here. Their tribe is good at collecting bird's nests.

Before the abnormal climate period, they mainly went to nature and looked for bird's nests in caves in the rainforest.

After the abnormal weather period, the control became stricter, and some villagers were unwilling to take risks in the rainforest caves. It was a gamble with their lives, and the amount of collection was not large. Due to various factors, artificial breeding gradually emerged.

Now the villager in their village is a swallow farmer, and they have built a swallow house in an enclosed area very close to the village to safely obtain a larger amount of nests.

Some factories will come to them to purchase, and business has been good.

Now that there is a safer way and a lot of money can be made, the new young people in the village are not willing to go into the rainforest to gamble their lives.

However, this time they ventured into the rainforest, a big businessman placed an order with them, specifying that they wanted wild bird's nests, and they had to be bird's nests from a large cave deep in the rainforest, and he was willing to pay a lot of money for them.

Eja had some financial needs recently, so he found another person in the village, and the two families jointly took over the order.

There is now the temporarily formed Bird's Nest team - Eja, a villager, and two adventurers sent by the businessman. The four-person team set out from the village and entered the rainforest by water.

"It is rumored that because this place is so beautiful, the gods like it very much, so they sent monsters to guard it before leaving!" Eja said, looking at the woods on both sides.

An adventurer answered: "Are the monsters you are talking about - lizards with huge claws like raptors, flexible and slender tails like steel whips, and ferocious and terrifying looks? They are really weird, and they really don't pick anything. Ah, he will eat anything that can fit in his mouth! Even poison!"

Eja shook his head and said, "I mean Naboo!"

The adventurer wondered: "Who is Naboo?"

Eja's eyes were far-reaching: "Naboo is a terrifying giant snake. It is thirty meters long! It has seven nostrils!"

The two adventurers chuckled.

God, these natives are so good at boasting!

This group of people like to blow up pythons that are six to seven meters long and blow them down to twenty or thirty meters. In the past, when newspapers only relied on newspapers to spread information, there were many data falsifications. Some so-called researchers came here to take photos and then falsified the data. Even now with the development of Internet information, there are still a group of video makers living in tropical areas who use visual deception caused by the shooting angle to blow a five- to six-meter python into a dozen meters!

Not to mention the length.

An adventurer smiled and coughed lightly: "Is it possible that the exaggerated statement of seven nostrils is actually the three pairs of heat-sensing lip sockets of the python?"

It’s so funny, those stupid natives!

Only these natives would believe this exaggerated legend! But there is no need to continue arguing on this topic.

After all, these natives were still needed to help find things, so the two adventurers quickly changed the topic.

The trip was a bit boring, so the four members of the team found something to talk about, but soon they couldn't be so leisurely anymore.

The afternoon rain interrupted their leisurely pace, and they had to stop on the shore to wait for the heavy rain to pass.

After setting up the boat, they looked at the distance to the nearest mountain, which was also one of the goals of this trip.

The mountain seemed close, but it was actually quite a long distance to walk over. This kind of weather was not suitable for traveling in a hurry. They also carried rock climbing equipment, which was not light. We can only wait until the heavy rain stops before setting off.

However, while they were waiting, they did not stay in a daze. Instead, they discussed their next itinerary. After picking out the bird's nests here, which route should they take to the next destination?

Should we continue by water or by land?

The team was divided.

The second target location is not too far from the first.

The natives wanted to take the water route, which was faster and easier. They had made the trip many times.

But the merchants wanted to go overland. They knew that it was really difficult on land. The wet and muddy environment was very annoying, but it was practical! Moreover, to get to the second target location, you have to walk through a wild river, and there are ferocious crocodiles in this river! So big! If any of the crocodiles goes crazy, will their little broken boat be able to carry it? If it loses its balance and falls into the water, it will be a disaster!

The dispute failed and the rainstorm had stopped. They decided to run the first stop first.

But precisely because of this dispute, the atmosphere in the team was a bit strange.

The indigenous people feel that "you outsiders know nothing".

The adventurer believes that this trip is with a mission, not an ordinary adventure trip, and safety must come first. The employer only paid the deposit and will pay the rest after the mission is completed. It has just begun, so don’t wait here.

In a strange team atmosphere, they still completed the collection task at the first destination. As they walked down the mountain, they discussed whether to row a boat.

An adventurer was distracted and accidentally slipped to the side. Eja rushed over to catch him and pulled him back. However, Eja had even worse luck and fell off the cliff. Fortunately, there was a river below, not a cliff. Extremely high.

The bad thing is, there are crocodiles in the river.

Eja knew that there were giant killers lurking in this river that cut off the jungle. The sound of him falling into the water was heard in the water. Those ambush killers would soon come looking for the sound, so he had to get ashore as soon as possible!

But there was a cliff on one side and he couldn't climb up. He had to swim forward for a while.

Just as he was about to swim over there, he spotted ripples in the water and a crocodile swimming over there.

Without any delay, Eja decisively changed direction and decided to swim to the other side.

Two crocodiles chased after him, and Eja was a fast swimmer. Fortunately, he reached the opposite river bank first and quickly moved away from the dangerous area.

Eja heard the whistle blown by his companion and knew that the other party would come to him soon, so he whistled back.

The crocodiles in the river are still hanging around.

Eja was also puzzled.

He has been in this river many times by boat, but the crocodile he encountered today seemed to be particularly grumpy.

Has anything affected their mood?

No matter what, in this case, there is still a certain risk for the companions to row over immediately. It is estimated that the companions will wait until the crocodiles calm down or leave here before the companions come over.

It's okay, he is the brave Eja!

Even if you live alone in the rainforest for a month, there will be no problem!

While waiting for his companions to come over, as a native, Eja's living skills in the rain forest are much better than those of outsiders.

Avoid plants with barbs and spikes, as well as poisonous insects that can injure him.

Find food and use herbs to disinfect wounds and stop bleeding.

In the process of finding food and herbs, he would also set aside a small portion of the food and herbs.

Choose a location, insert a tree stick on the ground, split a few forks on the stick, and clamp leaves wrapped with a little food and herbs on it in turn, and clamp something on each fork. Finally, the leaves are folded into a shape that represents a certain message and clamped to the top of the stick.

This is how they have conveyed messages in the rainforest for thousands of years.

He wants to tell his companions: I am still alive and eating, but I am a little injured, nothing serious.

Leaving the message behind, Eja looked for a place to rest.

"I'm getting older. I just competed with a crocodile and I actually felt weak. But it's okay. I'm the brave Eja!"

Half an hour later.

The brave Eja discovered that his wound was still infected.

I was accidentally bitten by a poisonous insect.

My head feels dizzy.

But it's okay. Look at the time, his companions will be here soon. They also brought medicine with them on this trip, and they will be fine after taking the medicine.

The sky is gradually getting dark.

The ground was dangerous, and Eja wanted to climb up a tree, but he didn't have the strength.

Weakness in the limbs.

So Eja found a convenient place to light a fire, did some processing, and lit a fire with the fire-making device he carried.

Their ancestors would also light fires to roast food when hunting in the jungle. When learning these skills, their ancestors would also teach them how to use fire safely.

Looking at the fire, Eja recalled the jungle skills the old men taught them.

rustle--

rustle--

There seemed to be footsteps approaching.

Why do you say "seems"?

Because it didn't sound like simple footsteps, it seemed like something was dragging on the ground.

people?

Beast?

Eja approached the fire and drew out the dagger he carried.

The footsteps were getting closer and closer. Eja shook his dizzy head and paid attention to the approaching sounds.

He could tell that someone was dragging something...

Hua Hua Hua——

The branches of the plants swayed, and a figure walked out of the bushes ahead.

Under the dim firelight, the figure of the other party gradually became clearer.

one person?

There was a giant python wrapped around the human body, and there were four, five, six or seven venomous snakes.

The other party's eyes reflected the firelight, but they seemed not to feel any warmth at all.

Eja's eyesight went straight.

The dagger fell to the ground and his lips trembled:

"God, God!!!"

Feng Yi, who was playing cosplay: "..."

Feng Yi had long known through scent information that there was a human here, and that the situation was not good.

But there is no strong smell of blood. in all aspects.

Maybe they were indigenous people, and they even lit a fire.

So he decided to come and have a look.

Originally, he could have thrown away all the snakes on his body, but he didn't do that in the end.

First, because these snakes were thrown aside, they might have run away when he came back. When Feng Yi caught them, he had already decided to put them back wherever he caught them. He couldn't let them run away casually!

Secondly, Feng Yi had an idea. He wanted to see how the natives would react if he went out like this. Anyway, he didn’t show his tail, so he wasn’t afraid to look at it!

Then we waited for the scene in front of us.

What's going on with you bunch of natives?

Why is it that your first thought is about gods, ghosts and demons? !

Before Feng Yi could say anything, Aijia knelt down beside the fire and fell to the ground!

He was saying words that Feng Yi couldn't understand.

There was no way, the other person spoke too fast and his accent was too thick, and Feng Yi couldn't keep up with his understanding.

However, the emotional information Feng Yi received through perception contained strong fear, fear, and an inexplicable excitement.

Oh, do you really think you saw some supernatural creature?

It just so happened that Feng Yi wanted to take this opportunity to refute the rumors!

Let the other party know that he is a snake charmer who came to the rainforest for inspection, is certified by the UN Security Bureau, and is an expert in catching snakes!

"伱......"

As soon as Feng Yi opened his mouth, the other party turned aside.

Passed out.

Feng Yi was silent.

Checked the man's physical condition. Fortunately, there are no major problems for the time being. The indigenous people's physical fitness is indeed very strong and they are better able to adapt to the climate and environment here.

However, the natives should be sent out as soon as possible.

Judging from the smell, this person must have an accomplice.

Feng Yi first placed the man in a safer lying position, and then touched his fingers to the ground.

Some deterrent odor information substances emitted from the fingertips.

Feng Yi drew a circle on the ground and trapped the man inside to prevent him from falling asleep and turning into the excrement of wild beasts.

A fire is not necessarily a panacea.

Afterwards, Feng Yi returned the snakes, large and small, to their original places, and then used the scent information to find the aboriginal companions to see where the gang was.

Yes, Feng Yi had smelled the scent of at least three people from this injured native.

It’s easy to find someone.

Judging from the smell that the man came from the river, Feng Yi started looking for him from the river.

Not long after, Feng Yi spotted the boat coming across the river.

Feng Yi had no intention of showing up at first. With the efficiency of these people, they should soon find his lost companion. After all, the fire was lit.

If there is nothing you need help with, just leave quietly.

After watching for less than a minute, Feng Yi took action.

What's going on with these crocodiles?

Why are you so fierce?

On the small boat, the three-person mission team was tense.

They had been waiting for an opportunity to row over, but the crocodiles were wandering on the river like crazy, and two of them even started fighting.

Waiting until night, they discovered the fire in the jungle opposite. It's just that they sent out a whistle message, but the other party didn't respond. Maybe they were not in good health and they had to get there as soon as possible.

The river calmed down and they didn't see the crocodiles before they took action. Unexpectedly, not long after the boat was rowed out, the group of crocodiles surrounded us.

One adventurer used a paddle to beat the crocodile away, but the crocodile became more aggressive and tried to attack.

Just when they were thinking about the danger of this trip and whether to retreat first, the crocodiles surrounding them changed.

Another native on the boat was more sensitive to the surroundings. He found that the crocodiles were not reacting properly and their attacks were not so fierce. It seemed that something was driving them away.

He held a flashlight and shined the light, but he only saw dark shadows swimming underwater.

He was completely frightened

Another explorer shouted his name loudly before he came to his senses.

But at this time, the dark shadow like a giant snake that I saw just now kept flashing in my mind!

Obviously, in the short period of time just now, he only saw a very vague shadow, but everything was completed in his mind.

"Naboo! It's Naboo!!!"

"The ultimate evil beast sent by the gods to guard the rainforest!"

Feng Yi, who had already swam ashore and was hiding and paying attention secretly:? ? ?

What is the ultimate thing? !