Chapter 37 Arriving at the Destination
Kashan and the others had been back and forth to the lake several times, so they knew the situation there better, so when Wu Yun decided to carefully explore that side, Kashan led Xiao Lei and the fat man to start preparations. Unlike the previous time, this time Kasan carried a big bag on everyone's back, especially the fat one, which was almost bigger than himself when it was placed on the ground. Under Wu Yun's curious questioning, Kashan had to explain it to him in detail.
Since the Grey House and the lake are not in the same direction, it is impossible to return the same day for this distance, and the exploration is not certain to be completed in a few days. So camping is a big problem. Fortunately, everyone has plenty of money now, so she got a camping tent back from Ledo's shop, which is enough for four people, the only drawback of this thing is that it is not small in size and light in mass, but it is indeed necessary equipment for this field exploration operation.
After understanding, Wu Yun also wanted to help get some things, but Kashan handed him an orange backpack that had already been prepared, Wu Yun took it and gently swiped it, the backpack was light and fluttering, obviously not matching its volume. Wu Yun opened the bag with curiosity, and was surprised to find that it was full of baobabs, no wonder it felt weightless.
"I'll leave the food to you." Kasan didn't say that she was worried that Wu Yun would be paralyzed halfway like last time. And the following events proved that her decision was indeed wise.
Since his burden was so light, Wu Yun really had to prepare only his own weapons, and he lost some of his marbles in the forest. So he had to go to Ledo and figure out what to do.
Ledo haphazardly dragged a tire of unknown value from the grocery pile in the cage at the door. He gently knocked the damaged unsightly thing to the ground, and many marbles rolled out of it with a clatter. Only then did Wu Yun discover that marbles turned out to be a kind of ammunition that was not very afraid of consumption. After saying goodbye to Ledo, he returned home.
Originally, Wu Yun thought that this would be fine, but as soon as he saw the backpack full of food, he decided to bring something more. He walked into the kitchen. Grab a vial of sugar and salt and put it in the pocket of your jacket. Kanun has been stocking up on sugar and salt lately. Don't worry about not having enough at home. He looked down at the empty kitchen platform and pulled off a sprinkler from the stove and put it in the inside pocket of his jacket. Lately he's learned a lot about this lighter-like thing. It doesn't hurt to have one more.
Wu Yun looked down at the pile of pockets of clothing on his body. He found more and more that the functionality of this mechanic suit is indeed very powerful, of course, Wu Yun is not clear, first of all, because the mechanic's profession itself will often repair machinery in the war, so the fire resistance of this suit is very good, and secondly, many tools and equipment of the mechanic cannot be exposed to water. Therefore, the inside of the large and small pockets of this garment is lined with an imperceptible waterproof membrane. So don't worry about water. This is very important for people who often live in the wild.
After all the preparations, everyone went to rest early. Kasan means that the sooner you go, the better. After all, it's nearly a day's journey. Arrive early and don't have to worry about camping halfway.
The next day everyone got up early. The four of them simply said goodbye to the village chief of Solu and disappeared into the dark night.
"Could it be that there will be any real discoveries?" Soru muttered as he looked at the twinkling stars in the night sky. "I hope nothing happens."
It's basically the feeling of night outside, Wu Yun had to take Kashan's hand and follow her one foot at a time, and the team was still led by Xiao Lei, because the things on the fat man's back naturally fell behind at most. The four-man team silently marched forward.
At this time, Wu Yun found that his exercise really had obvious results, although it was quite difficult for him to walk because he couldn't see the road clearly, but he completely lost the feeling of panic and palpitations before. After walking for more than half an hour, he didn't sweat at all. Wu Yun felt like he was reborn, but thinking about fighting wits and courage with those logs every day, this is really not a big deal now. The only thing he felt was that everyone's night vision was much stronger than his own. I don't know if this can also be exercised, it seems that I have to ask Ledo when I go back.
After stumbling like this, the sky was already dark. At some point, the sun was slowly peeking out of the horizon of the undulating mountains in the distance. On top of the blue-black thick ink, it was as dazzling as a slowly flowing hot magma. The nearby jungle and meadows are taking shape. Wu Yun was overjoyed. Naturally, my feet are fast. And the speed of the squad has also been raised a notch.
Under the guidance of Ray's pink rabbit, Bobby, everyone spent the morning without danger. Kashan's meaning is to reach the destination directly, even if there is prey halfway, you can't do it, so when an oil drum monster walks less than ten meters in front of the team, obviously Xiao Lei and Kashan in front of them are not very calm, even if they only see the backs of the two, Wu Yun can feel their eagerness, he looked back, the fat man was pulled a little far, probably did not notice the movement in front. So in this way, the lucky oil drum monster disappeared into the depths of the jungle under the reluctant gaze of the two, and Wu Yun seemed to hear someone in front of him sigh lightly, and it was unknown who it was. If you return without success this time, I don't know how sad everyone will be. Wu Yun's original plan to understand the nature of the investigation now seems to be far from enough.
They began to march again, and in a short time they came to the edge of a dense jungle that towered into the sky. A clear stream flows out of the forest. Kashan stopped. She looked up at the sky.
"We're halfway there. The source of this creek is the Scarlet Lake, where everyone rests, eats something and sets off. Wu Yun was very happy to hear the news. Although he was not as tired as before, his legs were already starting to feel sore. If this state continues for a while, it is estimated that the last collapse will be repeated.
He opened his backpack and divided the breadfruit between the two, and the fat man caught up after him, and it was estimated that he was the most tired on this journey, but when he saw the fat man who put down the tent and took a bite of half a breadfruit. Wu Yun couldn't help but envy his physical strength and strength.
"Wu Yun, what are we going to do after we go?" Kashan handed over the shell pot in her hand, Wu Yun took it, it was full of a pot of freshly connected stream water, and Wu Yun looked at a few people. Obviously, everyone had the same question, and although everyone's eyes were on him, he couldn't think of anything for a while.
"Did you find anything before?" He had to throw the question away, after all, the three people who had been hanging around for a few days were the ones who had the most to say.
"We've seen almost everything around the lake, and there's no man-made structure at all. I didn't even find a cave. Little Ray replied quickly, "Unless it's on the other side of the lake." β
"No, it won't." Kasan objected, "The lake is full of mountains. The wreckage of the road we found was on this side of the lake. If so, wouldn't it be too hard for the builders. β
The road leads to a base in the mountains cut off by a lake? Wu Yun thought for a moment, maybe it was possible, but he still thought that even if the ruins were really in the mountains, they wouldn't find nothing on the lake.
He was only worried now that judging from the age of this road, the existence of this ruin would naturally not be very short, and after such a long time, what could be left there. Wu Yun picked up the kettle and took a sip, and as soon as the cold stream water entered his throat, he suddenly sobered up a lot.
Xiao Lei obviously wanted to say something all along, but he didn't open his mouth when he saw Wu Yun thinking before, and now Wu Yun put the kettle down. It's a good time to speak.
"One time I was exploring, I had the same earthquake as last time." Xiao Lei said with palpitations. "It's kind of like the last time I met it in the woods."
"What?!" Wu Yun immediately remembered the huge hole like the big mouth of the black monster, and he jumped up in shock. "Why didn't you say it earlier? Wouldn't it be dangerous if that monster was there? β
"I told him not to tell you yet. Because I only encountered it once from beginning to end. Kashan stepped forward, she was clearly thoughtful, "Of the three, only the direction that Little Ray was exploring met him, and neither I nor the fat man felt any shock. Even Ray discovered a slight earthquake only after Poppy's commotion. I'm pretty sure it's not the same thing as last time. β
"That's good." Wu Yun put his mind at ease, "After all, it's not worth risking too much for a relic that doesn't necessarily exist. β
"How could it not exist? Could it be that the wreckage of the road we found is fake?! The fat man picked up another breadfruit, "Hmm... Well... Since the road is the same as you say, well. Well.. I believe in the existence of the ruins you said. Just take it slowly. Uh-huh... Look for it and you'll find it. β
"The fat man's words make sense." Wu Yun looked at his flushed face, and hurriedly handed over the kettle in his hand, "I don't believe that such a long road will appear here for no reason." The builder must have had his purpose. β
Wu Yun originally wanted to cheer everyone up, but when he saw the starry eyes of the three of Kasan and a pair of fantasy states, he felt that it was a bit redundant for him to do so.
Everyone quickly finished eating, and the three of them set off happily as if they had added blood and soul to be lucky, and Wu Yun's worries became a reality. My legs were fine before, but after resting, they became sore and unbearable. But he can't be blamed for this, after all, this morning's journey is really not easy.
It didn't take long for everyone to find out. Kasan also came over to support him, and Ray picked up his weightless backpack. It seems that my workout is still far from good. Wu Yun regretted a little why he hadn't pushed a few more rounds of logs before. Of course, the truth is that if there is such an idea when he pushes, it can only mean one thingβββ he is crazy.
Thanks to Kassan's plan, she had actually walked most of the way in the morning, and the rest of the road was far less than before, and the area of the towering forest was not as large as the one near the village. Within two hours, everyone could see the shimmering water like fish scales in the forest.
Looking at the trembling wisps of silver light, Wu Yun felt his strength surge up, and he gently got rid of Kashan's support. Gritted his teeth and trotted up. Both Kasan and the fat man were stunned, and Kasan smiled and followed closely. The fat man also sped up with a haha, and the huge backpack didn't seem to be on him. Xiao Lei, who was originally in the lead, heard a few people chasing after him, he smiled slightly, kicked his feet, and rushed out quickly. In this way, the four of them rushed out of the woods like a gust of wind in laughter.
Everyone stood still, and a slightly cold cool air came to their faces. All four of them shuddered. A huge lake is presented like a huge blue gem.