The Ultimate Versatile Soldier King Chapter 899 903: The Pig-Slaughtering Knife

At this mont, the whole small room was plunged into silence. Apart from Luo Chao, everyone furrowed their brows. Lanya slightly parted her red lips: "Since we're here, we can't just go ho empty-handed!"

Ye Bing said, "But we can't just risk our lives for an adventure, and we still don't know what's terrifying in this nature reserve."

Ruan Qing nodded: "Ye Bing makes a good point. Knowing the enemy and yourself is the only way to prepare. We don't even know what the danger is, it's like toying with our lives."

Zhan Fei also didn't want to go anymore, but in front of Lanya, he didn't want to seem like a coward. Yet he didn't want to recklessly act brave either, so he chose to remain silent.

"With Luo Chao here, rest assured. Even if we don't find any trace of the wild man, we should be able to retreat safely," Lanya was single-minded, having co all this way, turning back empty-handed wasn't her style. Moreover, she trusted in Luo Chao's abilities to protect them, otherwise why bother bringing him along?

Everyone looked at Luo Chao, who coughed lightly twice: "Don't look at , you guys decide."

Initially, Luo Chao didn't want to venture into this godforsaken wilderness, but the mysterious disappearance of those six strong n piqued his interest. Could there really be a wild man in Huaxia capable of taking down six grown n? That's not sothing a single wild man could accomplish.

Zhan Fei spoke up: "I agree with Lanya's view, let's go but not too deep. Now that we know there's danger within, we'll just be more cautious."

"Alright then," as Zhan Fei's buddy, Ye Bing reluctantly agreed. With three people supporting the continuation of the archaeological mission, what say does Ruan Qing really have?

Ruan Qing sighed softly: "Before we go, I'll start by writing my last testant."

Lanya pinched her little nose, laughing and teasing: "What nonsense are you saying? I guarantee you'll co back without losing a single hair."

"I hope so," Ruan Qing squeezed out a slight smile, though she wished to stay in the small village, she'd be in greater danger left alone as the others left.

"Alright, let's all go to sleep," Lanya said, then they tidied the dishes, turned off the lights, and passed the night without a word.

Early the next morning, Luo Chao led Lanya and the four others from a small trail on the mountainside directly into the woods. As they entered the forest, they were imdiately greeted by the screeches of insects and birds, which were very piercing. Who knows how many bugs were around, possibly even poisonous ones.

Ruan Qing's heart pounded wildly, clinging tightly to Lanya's clothes. Lanya, being a young girl, clung nervously to Luo Chao.

Seeing this, Zhan Fei felt a bit discontent, and couldn't help but clench his fist. Ye Bing whispered: "Hey Zhan Fei, what do you think the relationship is between Lanya and that guy?"

Such intimacy is indeed prone to misinterpretation. Zhan Fei shook his head: "I don't know. I think Lanya probably wouldn't like him, he's just a small-ti employee. Why would Lanya take a fancy to him?"

"That's true," Ye Bing nodded: "But that guy does seem a bit uncanny."

Zhan Fei said sternly: "Don't speak ill of him. We're relying on him for our safety now. If he overhears, we'll be dood."

Ye Bing quickly shut his mouth, following Zhan Fei behind Luo Chao.

Looking ahead, the fog was dense, just as the village chief surnad Ke had said, the forest was very foggy, making it hard to see into the distance, especially in the morning when it was all the more obscure.

"Make marks along the way!" Luo Chao suddenly turned back and said.

Both Zhan Fei and Ye Bing, preoccupied with talking, had neglected this crucial task. Heading deeper in, they might forget the way they ca in, and leaving could be a real issue.

Ye Bing hurriedly took out a marker, writing marks on trees every short distance, while the others checked the surroundings.

"Look, footprints!" Lanya pointed to a patch of soil on the ground.

On the soil were twelve clear footprints, indicating six people had been here. Six people? A chill ran through their minds, it must be the six people the village chief spoke of who went missing, having co this way.

Luo Chao looked around, having walked roughly a kiloter. There wasn't much of a discovery along the way, and going further would only render them more lost in the thickening fog.

Just then, beastly roars occasionally echoed from afar, sounding like wolves or bears, hard to distinguish. Luo Chao said seriously: "Let's rest here for now and check the surroundings for any discoveries."

After speaking, Luo Chao took out a cigarette and lighter, leaned against a big tree, and lit a cigarette. But smoking in such a foggy place was unpleasant. After only two puffs, he tossed the cigarette.

Ye Bing and Zhan Fei put down their bags, took out magnifying glasses, and crouched down to carefully inspect the twelve footprints. anwhile, Ruan Qing and Lanya took out binoculars to look ahead, but couldn't see anything.

"The footprints are all large. That village chief didn't deceive us, they're six n," Zhan Fei stood up, saying solemnly.

Then, Zhan Fei and Ye Bing checked the surroundings again, finding nothing. Luo Chao said: "Let's follow the direction of those six n's footprints."

"Do we really have to?" Ruan Qing said fearfully.

Originally heading straight east, the footprints led south. Changing direction might actually lead them lost, which is a serious problem!

Zhan Fei hadn't found any wild man footprints. Could the online story be false, about finding footprints of a barefoot wild man, true or fake?

If this archaeological trip proved fruitless, they'd have to track down and deal with whoever spread the rumors. Zhan Fei thought to himself, but hearing Luo Chao's words, his heart sank. Following those six n's trail might be a road to death!

Lanya snorted: "Since we're here, what is there to fear? Get your gear ready. If danger arises, take action imdiately."

Ye Bing pulled out a stun baton, Zhan Fei brandished a sharp fruit knife, Ruan Qing held a croquet stick, all fairly practical. But when Luo Chao saw Lanya's kitchen knife, he froze montarily, chuckling: "Impressive, the knife ca in handy."

Lanya blushed and snapped: "I didn't bring anything else, so I took the village chief's kitchen knife for self-defense."

"Actually, a butcher's knife would be more powerful," Luo Chao teased.

"Haha," everyone laughed aloud. Lanya's cheeks flushed crimson, feeling embarrassed and annoyed: "If it was a butcher's knife, I'd be the first to butcher you, you pig!"