Chapter 27: The Rainforest, a Mysterious Legend

Chasing the dragon stopped his gaze in the dark night outside the cave......

"When I failed in a mission in Cambodia, I was wanted by Southeast Asian countries with a bounty, and people in the white and triad circles and mercenary circles wanted to slaughter my valuable head in exchange for a rich bounty.

With nowhere to escape, I hid in a remote and backward mountainous area like a sea of escape. The village I live in is primitive, and it's closed to traffic. For a long time, there were no faces in the village, which made me feel at ease. Until one day......" Chasing the dragon paused, picked up the kettle and took a sip of water.

"What about one day?" asked Mina urgingly.

"Suddenly, a group of people came, holding all kinds of instruments and luggage, about a dozen people, who called themselves the United Nations Environment Programme, mainly surveying environmental ecosystems around the world. Later, I learned that they were going to investigate the rainforest under our feet. Chasing the dragon said.

"Then they've been to the rainforest too!" Myna asked.

"Been here...... At that time, when the village elders learned of the purpose of their trip, they profoundly warned them not to rush into the rainforest to investigate, where primitive beasts and man-eating beasts lived. Chasing the dragon said.

"The group eventually got in!" Mina guessed.

"Not bad...... That was their first and last time in the rainforest. Chasing the dragon said.

"They're all dead?"

"They're all dead!"

"Within a month, a team of centaurs inexplicably disappeared into thin air in the rainforest. Chasing the dragon said.

"And such things!" said Mina, incredulously.

"Later, I learned from the old elders that legend has it that there is a ferocious and mysterious primitive tribe living in this rainforest, which lives by eating meat, probably called cannibals. It is estimated that the mysterious disappearance of that team of centaurs is inseparable from the cannibals. But that's all the elders said at the time. "Chasing the dragon is eloquent.

"Why didn't the elder just tell them that there were cannibals living inside. Mina said.

"Even if the elder reveals this information, how can people outside who don't know easily believe what he says? Perhaps the elder still has deep concerns, if this news spreads to the world, it is estimated that this rainforest will attract more people to explore and investigate, and the peaceful living environment of the village will be disturbed and destroyed. The old elder didn't want this to happen, so he deliberately concealed it. Chasing the dragon said.

"The team of UN scouts may not have died, nor did they encounter the so-called cannibals, and they may have gone back directly after crossing this rainforest. Mina said with a smile.

"You're so beautiful, you're right about anything. Chasing the dragon quipped.

"You think I'm pretty?" asked Mina with a smug smile on her face.

"I don't think so. Chasing the dragon replied.

"If you meet a cannibal in the future and need my support, you will find out what I am good about!" said Mina, pretending to be haughty.

"If you really encounter cannibals, there is a high probability of death, and you don't need others to rescue you. Chasing the dragon said solemnly.

"Phew...... Don't say those unlucky words, crow's mouth. I don't want to die yet, and I don't want to meet the cannibals you call them. Mina said.

"I don't want to die...... Then hurry up and go to bed. When the rain stops, let's set off quickly and leave this ghost place as soon as possible. Chasing the dragon said as he stroked her head.

"Good!"

At this time, it was pitch black outside the cave, and I couldn't see my fingers. The sound of the rain hitting the leaves gradually weakened, and the rain should be lighter, Chasing Long speculated.

The warm glow of the firewood burning in the cold night made people feel very comfortable, and Maina, who was lying on his lap, had unconsciously fallen into a dream.

He reached out and took off the camouflage uniform and draped it over her, his quiet movements for fear of disturbing her sweet dreams.

"She really needs a good rest. ”

Thinking of these days, Mai Na followed herself to fight with the enemy, worrying and laborious, trekking through the mountains under the scorching sun and encountering a giant python attack.

And the road ahead is full of more unpredictable difficulties and obstacles. In other words, anyone would be physically and mentally emaciated and overwhelmed, not to mention that she was still a woman.

After thinking about it, Chasing Dragon refilled the pistol and put it beside him, and any creature that rushed into the cave would be shot and killed as soon as possible.

The appearance of giant bats indicates that the creatures fed by this rainforest are primitive species. Their size and strength surpassed that of ordinary forest species, forcing him to re-examine the rainforest.

Rainy nights are always cold and long......

A wave of fatigue hit, chasing the dragon's eyelids were fighting, he tried his best to open his eyelids, and a moment of fatigue came to pull him back to his dream. I don't know how long this has been going on......

Until a chirping sound came and woke him from his light sleep.

At this time, there is a dawn on the horizon, and the giant Malayan flying foxes fly out of the forest in groups, and after a busy night, they have filled their stomachs and set out on their way home.

Maina awoke from her sleep and looked up to see a group of giant black bats flapping their wings on the roof of the cave. Several bats seemed reluctant to return to their nests, their feet hooked to the top rock and hung upside down in the air, a pair of bright black eyes staring at them.

At this time, when Mina saw this scene, she was still apprehensive and uneasy. The little head that had just woken up immediately fell into the arms of the chasing dragon.

"These guys should be well fed and drunk, and they shouldn't rush to attack other creatures. Chasing Dragon said as he stroked her head.

"You're not a bat...... How do you know what they think?" Mina said, burying her head.

"You're not me...... How do you know, I don't know what they think?" retorted Chasing Dragon.

"Hmph...... I don't debate with you, you keep dealing with the bats, you let them all go home. Mina stuck her head out and said.

"This ...... I'll try it. Chasing the dragon said helplessly.

He now has a pistol by his side, and he can solve it with just pulling the trigger, and several giant bats hanging upside down on the roof of the cave. Chasing dragons clearly didn't want to do this, because they were not hostile, but had invaded their territory themselves.

Chasing the dragon pulled out his pistol and aimed it at a giant Malayan flying fox hanging upside down on the roof of the cave.

"Run for your life...... Little brute. Chasing the dragon thought to himself.

"Bang!"

A gunshot accompanied the falling of rock debris, which he deliberately shot at the rock next to the giant bat. The effect of the shot was remarkable, and several giant bats flapped their wings and flew back to their nests.

"The rain stopped outside...... Let's eat and drink enough and let's go. Mina said.

"You grill more crocodile meat, let's spend as much time as we can on the road. Chasing the dragon said.

"Okay. Mina said.

Chasing the dragon is in the midst of a tight supply of ammunition, and the only weapons available now are pistols, sniper rifles, and a saber. And there are about 200 rounds of sniper rifle ammunition left, and about 150 rounds of pistol ammunition. This means that weapons and ammunition should be used as much as possible in emergency situations on the way.

After a while, a burst of meat fragrance wafts through the air, and the smell of meat in the early morning is always mouth-watering. Dozens of crocodile skewers were stuck next to the fire on the ground, making sizzling sounds.

"The crocodile meat is cooked, so let's eat as much as you can. Mina said.

"The rest of the skewers are packed with plantain leaves. Chasing the dragon said.

"Okay...... Mr. Chasing Dragon. ”

A round of sunrise climbed the mountain as scheduled, the sun shone on the earth, and the forest air after the rain was exceptionally fresh and comfortable, but the ground became muddy after the rain penetrated overnight.

They were treading on the slippery ground after the rain, and they hadn't gone far when the rain hanging from the tips of the leaves had soaked their clothes.

"Hi...... Manna keep up and slip carefully!" said Chasing Dragon.

In the blink of an eye, we have reached the swamp where we fought with the crocodiles yesterday, and there are more concrete pits in the mud that has been watered by the heavy rain all night. A large number of dead crocodiles floated on the muddy surface with bulging white bellies, and the blood-stained surface was washed away by the rain, and there was no trace of the fierce battle.

"There shouldn't be many crocodiles left, and if there are, they're also old, weak, sick and disabled, so let's go through them quickly. Chasing the dragon said. He clutched the pistol in his hand and ran with small steps.

Thick military boots made a loud noise against the muddy ground, and muddy water splashed on the low leafy vegetation around them.

At the same time, the sound of running seemed to wake up the sleeping crocodiles in the mire, and the chasing dragon saw that the crocodiles in the mire in front of him were ready to move, but they did not know that the gray-brown back had exposed their actions.

"Quick...... You run over first, and I'll give them some color and see. Chasing the dragon said.

As she scrambled forward, there were more and more crocodile carcasses on the road, and she had to slow down and try not to step on them, because no one knew if the crocodiles lying on the waterlogged ground were really dead or if some of the clever crocodiles were disguised.

Sneak attacks are often crocodiles' hunting methods, and what they have to do is to see through these snares and tricks. If necessary, they will be told with bullets that they should be obedient in front of humans!

Hulala......

The two crocodiles pounced on the dragon with a vengeful spirit.

"Bang...... Bang bang!"

Chasing the dragon raised the pistol, and several bullets were shot at the crocodile's head, the pistol bullets were not as powerful as the assault rifle, and did not cause fatal damage to the crocodile. The two crocodiles were still swinging their fierce bodies and pounced frantically.

"That's not good!" thought to himself. Then he ran on his feet, following in the footsteps of Mina.

"Bang!

Two more gunshots.

The crocodile that followed him no longer chased, but rolled on the spot, as if its sturdy body had suffered a fatal blow.

"The only way to deal with this creature with thick shell and scales is to shoot the eyes. Mina said, standing on the ground of the bushes in front of her.

"Okay. Chasing the dragon said. "Go ahead!"

The sun is shining, the sun shines on the surface of the earth through the sparse branches and leaves, and all creatures are in the early morning to welcome a beautiful day.

They stooped over the vines, through the low bushes, and their vision widened. The forest is home to countless stout and tall trees, towering into the sky, and low, evergreen broad-leaved plants thrive under the shelter of the trees.

After a half-day trek, they have gone deep into the heart of the rainforest, and all kinds of strange and bright plants are presented in front of them.

"Hi...... I discovered new plants...... Nepenthes!" said Mina, with a stirred voice.

She walked towards the green foliage, where a three-meter-tall vine clinged to the tree, several emerald green leaf tips ending with a stem, bottle-like fruit growing from the rhizome.

The bright red exterior is particularly eye-catching, and the smooth mouth of the bottle is used to catch insects and the like, and the bottle secretes a special fragrance during the day, but any insect that is attracted to it will fall into the trap of the pitcher plant. Maina leaned close to her nose and sniffed, and a faint fragrance came to her nose, and the fragrance was indescribable.

"Look there's still half a bottle of water in there!" Mina observed.

"You stay here and take a closer look. Chasing the dragon strode forward.

"Hey...... Wait for me! Don't you want to admire such a beautiful plant?" said Mina.

"I'm not in such a good mood right now. Chasing the dragon said.

"And when have you ever been in a good mood?"

"Never. ”

"Then you go first...... I'd like to admire it a little longer......" Mina turned and walked towards a cluster of bright flowers.

After walking dozens of meters, Chasing Dragon turned around and looked back, the dense green leaves had blocked the view, and Chasing Dragon was about to return the same way, when suddenly a rapid and sharp sound came from the forest......

He was shocked, could it be......