Chapter 23: Through the Rainforest (5)

They hurried through the rainforest, chasing the dragon with an Aka rifle in his left hand and a saber in his right hand to slash and cut off the vines that were entwined between the two trees to block passage.

Before reaching the hills and heights ahead, he relied only on his watch's compass. He will climb to the top of the mountain and will take a bird's-eye view of the rainforest landscape to make his next steps.

It was noon and the sky was clear.

The sun was blazing on the earth, and the air in the rainforest was unusually hot and humid, and they felt like they were in a steamer.

They were armed with Acre rifles, sniper rifles, Browning pistols, various types of ammunition packs, medical kits, etc., and wore thick special operations suits. Running on foot in the wild under such a heavy load, heat stroke is always present.

"Let's rest here for a while. Maina said that she was carrying dozens of pounds on her body, and it was inevitable that she would get tired when hiking in this mountainous terrain.

Chasing the dragon walked to the shade of a tree, his tired body leaning against the trunk of the tree, his bronzed face was already sweating like rain, and his wet hair was hanging down on his face and ears, which made him extremely uncomfortable.

Sweating profusely made him feel thirsty, he untied the kettle from his waist and shook it in his hand for two seconds, the empty feeling indicated that there was not much water left, which meant that they had to find a new source of water as they moved forward.

He lifted the jug and took a few sips, then reached out and handed the unscrewed jug over.

"It's good to live this life only once!" said Mina, taking the kettle and smiling.

At this time, she sat beside Chasing Dragon, her face was dripping with sweat, and the bean sweat was crystal clear, hanging on her chin like dewdrops.

"It was a really hard day...... I hope that good days will only be late and never absent. Chasing the dragon said with a wry smile.

"What do you think of a good day?" said Mina, looking at him.

It was a free sky, doing what you loved and marrying your beloved. Maybe this is a good day in my heart...... He thought so.

"Do you really want me to say it?" said Chasing Dragon, looking at her as well.

"You don't have to...... But I see you've changed. Maina said with a smile and looked into the distance.

"Where has changed?"

"You know how to take into account my feelings...... I also began to take into account my feelings. Mina turned her white cheeks to him again.

"You've changed ...... too," Chasing Dragon said.

"Where has changed?"

"People like me are like the sparse and lonely stars in the night sky, which no one will understand. But you're like an astronomer with a sub-telescope, and you're observant of it and getting to know it more and more......" Chasing Long said with a smile.

"Do you think that's a good thing or a bad thing?" said Mina.

"There is no such thing as absolute good or bad. What started out as a bad thing can turn into a good thing in the end!" said Chasing Long frankly.

"I believe it's always a good thing. Maina said with a determined gaze.

"Alright...... It's time for us to set off, and once we've reached the high slopes of this mountain, let's get some rest. Chasing the dragon said.

They got up to check their equipment, and then headed for the high ground of the mountain. The initial gentle terrain, although crisscrossed by vines, but the presence of a saber blade in hand does not affect the forward speed.

Suddenly, the wet and soft mud under the feet of the chasing dragon has gradually turned into a mixture of sand and gravel blocks, and the terrain is getting steeper and steeper.

The rainforest plants in front of you also change significantly, and are almost all small evergreen trees. The barren sandy soil, which is not conducive to the growth of tall trees, may be approaching the top of the mountain, Chase Long speculated.

Whenever they encountered a steep hill, the soft sand under their feet slid down, so they had to climb with the help of vines.

"Come and grab this green vine. Chasing the dragon stood on a high place, picked up the thumb-thick vine next to him and threw it down.

Maina caught it, then wrapped the rattan around the palm of her hand and slowly climbed up the steep slope with both feet.

They finally reached the top of the mountain, chasing the dragon and observing the environment in front of them, the open ground was covered with mountain rocks, and dwarf green leafy plants grew out of the cracks in the stones, which was the tenacity of life.

Several lush palm trees stretch out their huge foliage, absorbing the nutrients given by the sun.

The sun was scorching on his head, and the skin of his mouth was already covered with layers of dry folds, and the skin on the top of his head was scorched by the sun as if it was about to be torn apart.

"Mina, you rest under the palm trees for a while, and I'll take a look at the rainforest first. Chasing the dragon said.

"I'll cover you up...... The scorching sun makes people suffer from heat stroke. Mina ran over and covered the top of his head with the severed branches and leaves of the palm tree.

Chasing the dragon reached out and pulled out his binoculars, and found that they were at the back of the peak of this rolling rainforest, and the meandering course of the Mekong River behind them was vaguely visible at the end of the view.

In the foreground is a vast rainforest, in which ancient trees rise to the sky as if the world has been forgotten. On both sides, there are towering peaks and lush trees.

Chasing the dragon knew that in order to reach the territory of Thailand, he had to travel through the pristine rainforest in front of him.

Compared to the danger of python attacks in the past, the pristine rainforest in front of us clearly retains the diversity of wild species, and the hidden dangers are self-evident.

Chasing the dragon turned the camera and found that there was a huge ravine in the area where the hillside at his feet connected with the mountain peak on the left. It is highly likely that there is a source of life there, and any attempt is necessary in the face of a chance of survival, he thought.

"Let's go to that ravine first. Chasing the dragon put down the binoculars and pointed to the ravine in the distance.

"Alright!" said Mina.

The undulations of this mountain are not as steep as before, and the descent is much easier. They had reached the mountainside through the dense woods, and then turned around and ran towards the ravine.

After a while, the sound of gurgling water was faintly heard......

"Chasing the Dragon...... Listen!" said Mina, as excited as if she had discovered a new world.

"Yes, that's right...... This is the sound of water flowing in a mountain stream. Chasing the dragon replied.

Maina sped up and ran towards the sound of the water, and the chasing dragon followed behind slowly, because he had python eggs in his bag, and the violent running action could easily break the hard-won food.

"Hi...... You slow down...... Watch out for the beasts. The dragon shouted, but the back of Maina running was long gone.

When she reached the ravine, she was greeted by a huge ravine, a stream that meandered down from the top of the mountain, and white pebbles of all sizes dotted the ravine. The stream cascades down from the boulders, creating a small waterfall with a huge drop.

Under the impact of the stream's accumulated water, a pool has formed under the waterfall, the water is crystal clear, and there are no weeds in the water, which makes her feel comfortable to get closer to the past.

Mina walked over to the pool and crouched down, set the Aka rifle aside, and then reached for a puddle of water to wash the sweat and dirt from her face. The water of the stream was unusually cool and refreshing, which made her feel refreshed, and she washed it several times before she got up.

"You're running so fast and aren't worried about a beast nearby?" said Chasing Dragon with a smile.

"With you behind me, I'm not worried. Mina said, picking up her rifle on the ground.

"Hungry!" asked Chasing Dragon.

"Of course!" Mina replied with a smile.

"I'll give you something pleasant to do. Chasing the dragon said.

"You say. ”

"I've got the python eggs here...... You can pick up some firewood nearby and cook it. Chasing the dragon said.

"Won't you cook with me?" Myna asked.

"I'd better take a shower first, and you should do what women do, so it's more feminine. Chasing the dragon praised.

"Alright!" said Mina.

"Take off the bandages when you take a shower, and I'll change it for you when I've picked up the firewood. Mina said.

"Don't go too far...... I'm worried about a python around here. Chasing the dragon said.

"If a python does appear, I'll kill it as soon as possible. Mina turned and walked out into the rainforest.

Chasing Long stood by the waterhole, untied the sniper rifle and bullet pack on his back, and placed the whole set of equipment not far from Tan's side.

Visually measuring waist-deep waterholes and surrounding flat terrain gives him excellent visibility and ability to keep an eye on what's going on in the vicinity. Even if a beast were to find it, he would be able to quickly pick up a weapon and kill it.

Taking off his full camouflage uniform, he then walked naked into the waterhole......

In an instant, he felt that the water in the pool was cold to his bones, and the scorching sunlight seemed to have stopped his anger at this time, and it no longer raged on him.

He stood in the middle of the waterfall, the cascading water washing over his body, a sense of physical and mental pleasure radiating through every nerve. Since stepping into the Mekong River Valley, his tense body and mind have long been exhausted, and it is only now that he has to completely relax.

Finally, he untied the bandage on his neck and washed it in water, and the bright red blood quickly spread in the water, indicating that the wound had not fully healed.

"Hi...... Did you do this on purpose?" said Mina, standing in the shade of the tree at the edge of the pool, looking at him.

"No, I didn't think you were going to pay attention to me, I'm sure you'd turn a blind eye. Chasing the dragon said.

"I didn't mean to pay attention to you...... I will also turn a blind eye. Mina said.

"But you've been watching me......" Chasing Dragon said with a wry smile.

"Okay...... I don't have to worry about you! The dry wood is ready, so come up and make a fire. Mina said, pointing to a pile of dead leaves on the ground.

"Really?" questioned Chasing Dragon, standing in the waterfall.

"Then you just wait to eat the parasites inside the python's eggs. Seeing that he was indifferent, Mina did not go ashore to light a fire.

Chasing the dragon slowly walked out of the middle of the waterfall, countless crystal clear water droplets, hanging on his strong and sexy chest skin, revealing a kind of male strong charm.

When Mina saw him walking ashore naked, her heart was already full of mixed feelings, both shy and angry, and her heart was pounding in surprise and surprise.

She didn't speak, her face flushing crimson.

Chasing the dragon walked to the waterhole, put on his camouflage uniform and rearranged his equipment, and walked to the firewood pile.

"Watch me demonstrate it, and you'll be able to light a fire in the wild. Chasing the dragon said.

"Here you go!" said Mina with a nod.

Chasing Dragon picks up a pebble nearby and places it on a flat side facing the sky. Squatted down and then took out a brand-new rifle bullet, skillfully took out the bullet with a saber, and poured the black ** particles on the stone. Spread the dried grass around the perimeter, and take out a pistol and aim it at **.

"Bang!" the haystack ignited.

He added large twigs to the fire. Then take out a few python eggs and place them in a row near the fire.

"You're here to concentrate on the python eggs, I'll clean them too!" said Mina softly, but Chasing Dragon didn't answer.

Chasing the dragon glanced at it, and Maina had taken off her camouflage uniform and walked towards the center of the waterhole.

The snow-white and smooth skin, moist like jade under the sun, and the sexy carcass curve, show the woman's beauty flawlessly. The long flowing black hair falls down the shoulders, and the whole person stands in the waterhole, which is integrated with this nature, forming a unique realistic picture.

He had to admit in his heart that Maina was indeed a perfect woman. It's just that little-known life experiences have affected her character and concepts.

In the hot season, the fire is also the easiest to burn and burns the most.

In a moment, the firewood had baked the snow-white shell of the python egg into a dark yellow, turning the snake egg over, and it should be fully cooked in a few moments, he thought.