Rebirth: Leading Families to Survive in the Apocalypse - Chapter 861: Exploring North Mountain Again

Chapter 861: Chapter 861: Exploring North Mountain Again

He had often heard members of the Heart Talk Team say that much of the meat they used was hunted from the North Mountain, and this time he certainly wouldn’t miss this great opportunity.

“It’s quite dangerous there at night, I wouldn’t recommend going.”

Lu Hao said, they hadn’t actually been to the North Mountain for a long time, passing by only occasionally, but Qiqi had mentioned that the Mutated Beasts there were now all over the place, much more than when they went to hunt Beast Cores originally.

“It’s okay, it’s okay, I’m not scared of Zombies, why would I be scared of a few animals?”

Kou Ning waved his hand dismissively.

Although the lunch wasn’t freshly cooked, it still filled everyone up. The Heart Talk Team continued to provide everyone with clean and hygienic trays of food, except for Kou Ning who only loved to eat meat.

When everyone arrived at the foot of the North Mountain in the afternoon, they were surprised to find that the mountain still looked lush and green, even though the surrounding fields had long cracked. The North Mountain inside the iron fence seemed unaffected.

“The only explanation could be that there’s an underground water source below.”

Ren Yingjie said while looking at the mountain forest.

“When we came here before, there were streams on the mountain, but it’s unclear about the underground water.”

Su Xiangzhe replied.

“Sister Xiao Jin, Lu Xi and Lu Wang shouldn’t go, there’re many Mutated Beasts up there.”

Mao Qiqi said worriedly.

“Alright, I’ll wait here for you.”

Su Jin also knew that the North Mountain was full of venomous creatures and Beasts, the children’s skin was tender, and besides, they didn’t plan to go deep into the mountain, just a quick look around at the foot of the mountain. With Lu Hao and so many Special Ability Users going along, she wasn’t worried.

“I’ll stay too, you all can go.”

Huang Yunxiang said, considering if there was danger or they needed to enter Space, she felt Su Jin needed someone to stand guard.

“Be careful, we’ll be back soon.”

Lu Hao naturally knew he didn’t need to worry, but couldn’t help but say.

Watching a group of newcomers to the North Mountain excitedly walk into the iron fence, Su Jin and Huang Yunxiang shut the door of the camper tight to avoid attracting any danger.

“Hehe, meat, here I come.”

Kou Ning rushed excitedly to the front.

Wei Junhao and Lu Hao’s group were well aware of Kou Ning’s skill, so they didn’t stop him. Liang Wei, however, shouted worriedly, “Xiao Ning, it’s safer to stick with everyone!”

“Pfft, Xiao Ning?”

Having heard of Kou Ning’s fearsome reputation at the B City Base, Wei Junhao honestly still didn’t dare speak to him, but Uncle Liang called him with such a down-to-earth name.

Ren Yingjie, wearing gloves and carrying a backpack, carefully dug up every useful plant he could find, not even sparing the fungi growing in the shade of tree trunks.

“This is wild mustard greens! It’s mustard greens!”

Ren Yingjie crouched down, excitedly looking at a large clump of mustard greens on the ground.

“Something’s coming.”

Mao Qiqi pointed to a location.

Amidst a hissing and crawling sound, Lu Hao and Lin Xiuyuan swiftly shielded everyone behind them.

Kou Ning also eagerly stared ahead, wondering if the meat was tasty.

Hiss!

A dark green giant python revealed most of its body from the fallen leaves. Lin Xiuyuan immediately recognized it as the same species as the foul-smelling python they had killed before. It seemed to be the habitat of such pythons at the foot of the mountain.

“You can tell it doesn’t taste good just by looking at it.”

Kou Ning waved his hand in disappointment. The giant python, raising its body, was instantly cut into three pieces, falling heavily to the ground.

“So powerful.”

Ren Yingjie said in awe.

“No wonder he’s ranked first in combat prowess.”

Luo Hongyi and the others were convincingly impressed, Level Seven Gold Element truly was formidable.

“Let’s go, its kind will come to eat it soon.”

Lu Hao, satisfied, dug out a Beast Core. Bai Ying immediately used her Water Element Ability to wash the green liquid off the Beast Core.

Ren Yingjie took the chance to dig up a few mustard greens, roots and all; regardless of whether he could cultivate them successfully, he had to give it a try.

Their efforts paid off, encountering several attacking Mutated Birds and Mutated Gorillas, a group of Mutated Wild Boars finally appeared behind them.

Eyes gleaming, Kou Ning followed the Heart Talk Team, and within minutes, they had killed all the Mutated Wild Boars cleanly.

“I really want to roast and eat one.”

Kou Ning said to Zheng Shu, who helped him pack the Wild Boar carcasses into Space.

“Didn’t you just have lunch?”

Lin Xiuyuan was speechless; it had been less than two hours, could he really stomach such a large Mutated Wild Boar?

“I regret not coming here sooner.”

Ren Yingjie, discovering a treasure, dug up a few more green plants.

“But I heard, there were also many teams that came here before to hunt, but never returned?”

Liang Wei felt that the North Mountain wasn’t as formidable as rumored, probably because this group’s strength was relatively strong.

However, they quickly discovered the reason.

Driver Xiao Liu, not initially concerned after his calf was scratched by a plant’s leaf, later found a plant with suckers had wrapped around his calf, trying to burrow into his pant leg!

Bang!

A Fireball was hurled at Xiao Liu’s little foot. The plant seemed to let out a sound but swiftly retreated into a heap of greenery.

“We need to leave quickly; this is a carnivorous Mutated Plant.”

Lu Hao recognized the plant, introduced to them by Si Tian during their first visit, as a Sedum, said to prevent mosquitoes. But after seeing the Sedum’s size and its blood-red leaves post-feeding, he thought it must be a Mutated Sedum.

“Isn’t this…”

Nie Qing recognized it too, recalling that Su Jin still had a small plant in Space.

“Mutated Sedum”

Lu Hao, while retreating, threw a Fireball at where the Sedum was to cover for Liang Wei and others’ exit.

“It seems those two are likely dead too.”

Nie Qing sighed, having wondered if those two might still be here, knowing well it was a long shot.

“Were there people here?”

Wei Junhao curiously asked.

“Yes, two very skilled individuals.”

Lu Guanhai talked to everyone about Si Tian and Zhong Ruyue while walking, and as they listened in surprise, Lu Hao realized Kou Ning was missing.

“That kid…”

Lu Hao frowned, having just seen Kou Ning leisurely walking ahead.

Given the strange things in this forest, plus they were nearing the mountain foot, Lu Hao decided to have Liang Wei and Wei Junhao’s group head down first, while he and Lin Xiuyuan went to look for Kou Ning.

“Lu Hao, be careful.”

Liang Wei said.

Lu Hao nodded, gave a few more instructions, then retraced his steps with Lin Xiuyuan.

“If you smell something strange later, remember to hold your breath.”

Lu Hao said to Lin Xiuyuan.

“Do you suspect it’s a Mutated Weasel?” Lin Xiuyuan immediately considered the possibility.