Chapter 6: The True Purpose of Entering the Valley
At the same time, Zhang Fan in the tent tossed and turned for a long time, and finally decided to tell Leng Xingyun his true purpose of coming to the Demon Valley, maybe he could help him.
When Zhang Fan got out of the tent and saw that Leng Xingyun was not there, he sat in front of the bonfire and waited for him, adding some firewood by the way.
At this time, a butterfly with a faint blue light flew towards Zhang Fan.
"In the middle of the night, how can there be butterflies flying?" Zhang Fan saw the butterfly circling around the top of his head several times, and subconsciously stood up and stretched out his palm, and the butterfly obediently landed on his palm.
He looked at the butterfly curiously, except for the translucent body that glowed blue, which was not very bright but attractive, and the other characteristics were basically the same as ordinary butterflies. The appearance is not ugly, but it is a little cute.
However, when he stretched out his other hand to caress it, the butterfly's mouthparts plunged deep into his fingers.
"I'll go! How can this butterfly still bite? Zhang Fan was so shocked that he shook his hands wildly, but the three pairs of feet of the butterfly still hugged Zhang Fan's fingers tightly, and he couldn't shake them off.
He was frightened and anxious, and was about to use his other hand to pull the butterfly.
"Stop!" Leng Xingyun came back and saw this scene, and hurriedly stopped: "Don't touch it!" ā
Zhang Fan was so frightened that he shuddered and looked back.
Leng Xingyun rushed in, "It's sucking blood, kill it at this time, and you will die too!" When it is full, it will naturally fly away. ā
"Huh? Butterflies actually suck blood? Zhang Fan looked at Leng Xingyun dumbfounded, and then at the butterfly in his hand, "How much blood can it suck?" Will it suck me dry? ā
"Nope! With its size, the amount of blood it sucks is equivalent to that of a leech, but if there are many of them, it will definitely suck people dry. ā
As soon as Leng Xingyun's words fell, the butterfly spread its wings and flew away from Zhang Fan's fingers, leaving a small hole that looked like it had been pricked by a needle, and a drop of blood came out of the hole.
Leng Nebula quickly pulled out his dagger and sliced the butterfly in half before it flew high.
The two halves of the corpse that had not yet landed had already ignited two small blue flames in the air, and Leng Xingyun waved his dagger to knock the two flames that were about to land into the bonfire.
"Wow! What a lightning speed! After Zhang Fan was surprised, he asked, "What kind of butterfly is this?" How can it still suck blood, glow and spontaneously combust? ā
"Blue Fire Butterfly." Leng Xingyun explained: "It is unique to the valley and has a high concentration of phosphorus in its body. Once killed, it causes phosphorus to leak and spontaneously ignite when it encounters oxygen. It is not easy to be extinguished, just like the fire of purgatory from hell, hence the name 'Purgatory Fire Butterfly'. ā
"Blue Fire Butterfly? Purgatory Fire Butterfly? ......" Zhang Fan thought for a while and asked, "How do you know the name of this strange butterfly?" ā
"There is a simple mark on the map, but fortunately I came back in time, otherwise you would have been burned to death!" Leng Xingyun looked at Zhang Fan reproachfully, "I explained, don't go out of the tent for nothing, what are you doing when you come out?" ā
"Thank you for saving me again." Zhang Fan sneered: "You...... Where did you just go? ā
"Looking for me?" Leng Xingyun asked.
Zhang Fan nodded and sat by the campfire.
Leng Xingyun also sat down, "What's the matter?" ā
Zhang Fan hesitated: "Have you ever heard of the Immortal Flower?" ā
Leng Xingyun's face suddenly turned solemn: "The real purpose of your coming to the Demon Valley is to find the Immortal Flower?" ā
"How do you know that the Immortal Flower is in the Demon Valley?" Seeing that Leng Xingyun didn't answer, Zhang Fan asked, "Did Wang Zhen say it or where did you know it?" ā
"Wang Zhen didn't have time to say that, the reason why I knew it was because there was another reason, and it was inconvenient to disclose it." Leng Xingyun paused slightly: "How did you know about the Immortal Flower?" What to do with it? ā
"It's not that I'm looking for the Immortal Flower, it's ......"
Zhang Fan told Leng Xingyun that a man came to their expedition mission club a week ago, claiming to have been entrusted by someone to hand Zhang Fan a cardboard box wrapped in duct tape. Before he could ask, the man pulled his leg and ran.
When the carton was opened, it was filled with a box of 100 yuan bills and a transparent sealed bag containing a skinned cat. Also, there is a photo of a strange flower.
The back of the photo reads: "Pay a deposit of 500,000 in advance, the task is to go to the Demon Valley to find the immortal flower, bring it back and pay the balance of 500,000." The timing and manner of the transaction will be arranged in secret.
Remember, this is not a prank, you are not allowed to say it to anyone, and you are not allowed to take money or do anything! Otherwise, this skinned tanuki is your end! ā
After Zhang Fan finished elaborating, he sighed: "The mysterious man threatened me to do this kind of task, even if I didn't want to, I had to go into the valley to find the immortal flower."
Otherwise, I'm in the light and the other party is in the dark, and I'm really afraid that I don't even know how to die. And Qian Lang, although he automatically invited Ying to follow me into the valley, he was also affected by our friendship. ā
Leng Xingyun said coldly in a deep voice: "The rumors about the Demon Valley are well known. Eight out of ten people who enter the valley are missing, and although the remaining one or two are out of the valley alive, they are all seriously injured and disabled without exception, accompanied by amnesia and madness!
It is impossible for the mysterious person not to know that it is impossible for you to enter the valley to find the immortal flower by entering the valley alone, let alone completing the task. It seems that the drunkard does not mean to drink. ā
"I've thought about it." Zhang Fan let out a long sigh and stared at the bonfire: "This 'knife' from the mysterious nature, no matter who it kills or how many people it kills, people can't hold it accountable." There are also no clues and evidence to prove who is the person who borrowed the 'knife'.
But what I don't understand is that none of the people I know are interested in immortalism, and almost all of them have a sneering attitude, including me. So, who exactly? Where did I offend the other party? Why are you assassinating me in this way? ā
Leng Xingyun looked at Zhang Fan in a complicated manner, stopped talking, and then said: "It's probably a coincidence, don't think too much." ā
"Coincidence? Hehe! Zhang Fan smiled bitterly and looked at Leng Xingyun, "But didn't you just say that 'the drunkard's intention is not to drink'?" Why do you say that this is a coincidence in the blink of an eye? ā
"I'm just guessing." Leng Xingyun added: "All inconclusive things, you can make any guess. ā
Zhang Fan was speechless, silent for a moment, and looked at Leng Xingyun sincerely, "I see that your kung fu, speed, and strength are beyond ordinary people, so I want your help." May I? ā
"How can I help?" Leng Xingyun asked.
"Whether you're here to explore the Devil's Valley, or if you're just like us for another purpose, I hope you can help us find the Immortal Flower out of the Valley safely. Remuneration...... You make an offer, but it's ......"
Zhang Fan paused, and said with a wry smile: "I am not a rich generation or a rich second generation, I was born in an intellectual family, and my family background is not very solid. Moreover, my expedition mission club has only been open for more than a year, and I haven't accumulated much money. So, please keep your mouth high, don't ask for too much. IāI'm afraid I can't afford it. ā
Leng Xingyun shook his head expressionlessly.
Zhang Fan thought that he would not agree, and was about to say something more, but Leng Xingyun spoke: "What I want is something that no one can afford, so I can only rely on myself." ā
When Zhang Fan heard this, his heart was cold: Yes! It's no fun.
Unexpectedly, Leng Xingyun followed up and said, "You are so busy, I'll help." But I have two conditions: first, you must believe in me unconditionally; 2. Don't ask anything about me. ā
Zhang Fan didn't think about it, and hurriedly agreed.