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Chapter 970
The following morning, in the early hours.
Dustin and his crew embarked on their journey, heading towards the Black Forest.
Since the terrain was rugged and driving was out of the question, everyone had to proceed on foot.
In fact, as early as yesterday, numerous warriors had already taken their chances, planning to test their luck.
However, the Black Forest was vast, and those who ventured inside seemed to be wandering aimlessly, unable to
find any trace of the treasure.
Half an hour later, Dustin and his group finally reached the entrance to the Black Forest.
They could see people entering one after another.
“Ms. Shen, do you have any idea where the burial site might be?” Dustin inquired suddenly.
“At this point, it remains uncertain,” Shen Yao replied with a touch of helplessness. “Upon entering the Black Forest,
everyone is essentially relying on luck. Whoever is fortunate enough to discover the treasure first will return home
with great fortune.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was akin to searching for a needle in a haystack, with no better alternative at present. The only advantage was
that they were locals in Youzhou and were familiar with the Black Forest, which could help them save time.
“The Black Forest is vast, and it all comes down to luck. It might take ages to find it,” Dustin remarked, shaking his
head.
“Do you have any good ideas, Brother Dustin?” Shen Yao inquired tentatively.
“To be honest, I have an informant within the Jade Lady Palace. If Miss Shen can trust me, I can lead the way,”
Dustin revealed.
“You have a mole? Excellent!” Shen Yao’s face lit up with joy. What she had considered a mere idle remark had
turned out to be a stroke of luck.
“Hey, are you just bragging?” Shen Chong raised an eyebrow suspiciously.
“Believe it or not,” Dustin retorted, uninterested in providing further explanation, and took the lead.
The members of the Jade Lady Palace had entered the Black Forest an hour earlier. According to their
arrangement, Nikki would leave distinctive marks along the way. All they had to do was follow these markers to
reach the burial site.
“Let’s go, everyone, follow me,” Shen Yao declared decisively, gesturing for the others to follow.
“Damn! Why the dawdling? Don’t you know that when we enter the Black Forest, you’ll need me to protect you?”
Shen Chong grumbled, spitting on the ground and appearing rather displeased.
He was the team leader and should be in charge. How could some outsider steal his spotlight? It was truly
infuriating!
Upon entering the Black Forest, the surroundings instantly grew darker, and the temperature plummeted.
Looking around, the entire forest was shrouded in a layer of white mist. Moreover, the dim lighting and dense
vegetation obscured visibility. Ordinary individuals could see no more than fifty meters ahead.
Dustin walked at the forefront, his feet sinking into damp soil and the dense canopy of trees blocking out the sky
and sun.
Occasionally, he spotted startled poisonous insects, snakes, and ants.
The Black Forest exuded an atmosphere that was chilly, humid, eerie, and fraught with peril!
As they continued, they encountered numerous snake and insect attacks. Thankfully, everyone was highly skilled
and remained vigilant, so no one suffered any injuries.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“The miasma is becoming denser. Everyone should take the antidote now, or inhaling too much miasma could lead
to poisoning or even hallucinations,” Shen Yao cautioned.
No one hesitated, quickly consuming the antidote.
The Black Forest’s dreadfulness was largely due to the miasma that permeated it. Ordinary people who stayed for
more than two hours risked their lives if they did not exit promptly.
“Look! There’s a corpse here!” someone suddenly exclaimed as they walked.
Everyone turned in the direction of the sound and saw a male body lying behind a large tree.
The man’s head had been severed, and his body was being devoured by insects and snakes. It was a gruesome
sight.
Upon witnessing this, two of the more timid women immediately began vomiting. “He was killed with a knife, likely
by a sneak attack. Everyone, be cautious!”
Shen Yao drew her sword slowly and kept an alert eye on her surroundings.
The Black Forest was frightening, but even more frightening was the human heart. In this lawless place, where
moral standards held no sway, murder and robbery were all too common.
“It should be just ahead. Let’s go take a look,” Dustin suggested, his keen ears catching faint sounds in the distance.
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