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"Ah——!"
The bleak screams resounded through the mountains. The endless despair and fear emanating from the rear made everyone feel like they had been doused with a bucket of cold water.
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"Help, help me!"
The woman's shrill scream caused a few tourists to hesitate and slow down, but some of the others ran faster! Only fear and numbness were reflected on their faces, and they hated that they couldn't run even faster than their current speeds. v674FM
As long as they ran past the others, they could survive!
"Idiot, why are you stopping here! Run!"
Lin Xi angrily scolded. Shi Tao was covered with cold sweat and found that he had subconsciously stopped moving.
The woman calling for help was Miao Fangfei, who was in the same family as him!
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Shi Tao had cooperated with her on several previous tours. Miao Fangfei was eccentric, but she was a good person. Moreover, Miao Fangfei was a High-rank One-star tourist, the strongest tourist in the tour group!
With her prowess and her titles, how could she fall to the rear of the tour group!
"Fool, what are you staring at? Do you want to die?"
No, he didn't want to die. He was carrying III-9! 8k9aVu
Lin Xi fiercely shoved Shi Tao. Shi Tao shuddered and began to step forward, though his footsteps felt extremely heavy!
"Help me! I'll give you my life, I'll give you my life——!!"
Miao Fangfei's voice sounded like she was suffering from more and more pain. Shi Tao's heart trembled, and he hated that he couldn't cover his ears. He ran slower and slower, unable to act cold and decisively, but also without the courage to go back.
This reflected how weak he was, how instinctive he was, and how afraid he was. RvDkFd
He was scared of the monsters and scared that Miao Fangfei was about to die. But above all, Shi Tao was most afraid of III-9 not being satisfied with his performance just now and thus abandoning him!
Tour guides were not ordinary people, and III-9 was even crazier than regular tour guides. Those who disobeyed III-9 were all dead, and sometimes they would even be slaughtered because of a small matter.
No one could guess a mad man's thoughts!
"Go back." Tf 8c7
Back, go back?
Shi Tao instinctively ran a few steps forward and suddenly stopped. He couldn't believe what III-9 said!
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However, the tour guide on his back really repeated——
"Go back." n6rS8z
The tourists who were running ahead found that something wasn't right. They frantically ran back and were depressed when they discovered that Shi Tao, who was carrying III-9, had turned around and ran backward!
III-9 was "at it" again. Shi Tao didn't dare to disobey III-9.
What should they do! Miao Fangfei was the strongest tourist in the tour group. If even she couldn't deal with the monsters, how would they be able to defeat them!
Although the tourists were afraid of the monsters, they were even more afraid to leave III-9's side. A few people ground their teeth and disregarded everything, continuing to run in the direction of Little Dragon Farmstead without looking back, while a few people hesitated and finally chose to turn around.
However, before they could take a few steps forward, they met Lin Xi, who was raging as he strode forward.
"Stop, what are you doing? You don't want to live anymore?!"
Lin Xi almost lost his voice screaming, with his hair struck to his face, "Brother 9 told all of you to scram, so scram! Don't get in his way!"
"Lin Xi is right. Brother 9 asked us to head there first. He will come later."
Wang Pengpai smiled, wiping the rain off his fat face, and held a broken map in his hand as he calmed the panicking people down.
"We're not far from Little Dragon Farmstead now. Brother 9 has blocked off most of the terrifying monsters, and we can deal with the rest of its minions."
"But, but..."
Some people hesitated and looked in III-9's direction, unable to make up their minds. z7iwLQ
"But what! Stupid fools, didn't you see me return! Brother 9 won't let me die!"
Lin Xi was hysterical, firing off a volley of reprimands, arguing irrationally with these people. However, contrary to their expectations, his scolding eased their hearts. They no longer hesitated and rushed to Little Dragon Farmstead. On the way, they met some people who had fled first that were struggling with some mandrill-like monsters.
Everyone was a veteran. After the tourists met up, they resolved their enemies within a short time. After that, they encountered several sieges along the road, none of which were life-threatening, before they finally arrived at their destination.
After making it to Little Dragon Farmstead, they were safe for the time being, but they couldn't enter without the tour guide. The tourists stayed outside Little Dragon Farmstead and found a place to shelter from the rain. In a daze, their hearts were soaked in fear. f4jakP
After a while, someone decided to let off some steam and cursed.
"Shi Tao, this dumb idiot... We were almost killed by him."
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"Now, let's see how III-9 tortures him to death."
They knew that III-9 had ordered Shi Tao to run backward, but they knew that it was definitely not to save Miao Fangfei. 6RDLK
Most likely, it was to punish Shi Tao for not obeying orders and stopping without his permission.
It was said that III-9 often did this. In his tour group, he must be the sole king. Anyone who dared to have other thoughts would not meet a good end.
"Pft... When you're in danger, no one will come and save you."
It was unknown who uttered that mocking statement. R DhUv
"Since you're so kind-hearted, why don't you head back and save them?"
The man choked and rebutted coldly, "We're all flies in the same nest, so why pretend to be a moth?!"
Their surroundings descended into silence, and only the sound of rain could be heard.
That was right. They were afraid of death. They were all afraid of death. WJjiGO
The more they traveled on tours, the more they feared death.
"How could I be chosen to visit Intoxicating Xiangxi..."
Someone broke down and sobbed, "We will all die, we will all die in the end..."
"Maybe III-9 is going there to save her——" 37zy t
Some people seemingly wanted to comfort that person. However, just when they opened their mouths, they were rendered speechless again.
Was it possible for III-9 to save someone?
It was impossible.
They knew what kind of tour guide III-9 was. GcFXpv
It was better to despair now than hope for more.
"Why, why me..."
Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.
The desolate atmosphere enveloped everyone. It was the kind of dread similar to how, when the rabbit dies, the fox mourns, and they hopelessly awaited the trio's return.
Only Lin Xi and the fat man were still staring at the mountain road as though waiting for someone to appear. Lin Xi's gaze was fixed on the road emotionlessly, merely waiting for them to return, but the look in the fat man's eyes was a bit more thoughtful. WYr65n
III-9...seemed to be a little different now.
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Without the other tourists, the mountain area suddenly became desolate. Carrying III-9 on his back, Shi Tao stepped toward Miao Fangfei, who was constantly howling shrilly.
His brain was blank, and his leg's tendons were already clicking, but his past experience as an athlete enabled him to move normally, even when his nerves were highly tense. RbY6Nv
"You want to save Miao Fangfei, don't you?"
III-9's careless words resounded in his ears. As fear descended, Shi Tao almost wanted to shake his head, but he heard Miao Fangfei's scream and choking voice as she despaired.
"Yes."
When Shi Tao heard his own reply, he felt he was almost going crazy. IKn53F
He was afraid that he would die here.
Shi Tao's heart cooled. He knew that III-9 was a tyrant, and he hated tourists that had their own thoughts.
He regretted speaking that sentence very much, but paradoxically, he didn't feel too much regret. This was because he really didn't want to see his teammates die.
Even if he was in the midst of a cruel tour. 4GotjH
"Good."
III-9's voice still sounded cold, like rain falling on the branches and leaves. Shi Tao even thought that his voice sounded a little pleasant.
"Carry me well in a while."
When Wei Xun ordered him, he saw Shi Tao's stunned expression. Wei Xun was afraid that Shi Tao did not hear him clearly, so Wei Xun repeated, "Carry me steadily." hJAPqQ
Something flashed in Shi Tao's heart, but he was unable to describe his mood at that moment. In a hurry, he tightly wrapped the climbing rope around III-9 several times. Then, he remembered that he had not answered III-9 and said hurriedly:
"Yes!"
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Wei Xun did not pay attention to Shi Tao any longer. He was staring at the red monster on Miao Fangfei's shoulder, while shaking his tour guide's flag. The red cloth soaked in the rain fell like a red tassel gun in Wei Xun's hand.
"Run." mcRgW2
Shi Tao suddenly ran as fast as a gust of wind. It had been two or three minutes since Miao Fangfei had met with danger, but she was still alive. A fierce, little spotted snake an arm's length long was curled on Miao Fangfei's shoulder, fighting with a skinned, baby-like monster.
With the cover of the spotted snake, Miao Fangfei desperately tried her best to kill the monster, but the knife in her hand only made a dull sound when it came into contact with the monster, as though she was trying to cut through hard leather. However, the monster's sharp teeth could easily tear the snake apart!
After noticing that her teammates had abandoned her, Miao Fangfei's heart was filled with crushing despair. Still, she kept trying to resist the monster's attack.
She didn't want to die! qy90w
"Hiss——"
A weak hiss was emitted by the spotted snake. Then, like a broken pipe, it collapsed and was unable to move again. Without the hindrance of the obstacle, the monster bit Miao Fangfei's throat directly! However, Miao Fangfei didn't give up. She opened her mouth and fiercely clamped down. Her teeth were as sharp as the snake's teeth, and both she and the monster bit onto each other, locked in a battle that would decide their life and death!
Bang——
The warm and smelly animal blood splashed all over her face. Miao Fangfei was confused. For a moment, she didn't know what had happened, and it was as if a thunderbolt struck her soul. 0r9wX8
"Miao Fangfei, return to the tour group!"
The tour guide's flag was scarlet, the color of the monster. The flagpole swept by, and Wei Xun dexterously picked up the stunned Miao Fangfei, allowing her to avoid a sneak attack coming from a red shadow in the forest!
"Waaaah——!!"
The beast's sharp roar sounded like a baby's cry, full of resentment and hatred! The monster was not dead. Even though Wei Xun almost caved its skull inward, it was still alive. At this time, Shi Tao alertly moved forward and blocked Miao Fangfei behind him. Thus, Wei Xun didn't have to care about her anymore, and he could focus on the battle in front of him! 5rNX1u
His right arm was numb because of using excessive force. Wei Xun waved his hand, and the flagpole in his palm turned hot.
The tour guide's flag was heating up. It had been heating up ever since Miao Fangfei left the tour!
[An experienced tour guide can lead his tourists to gather as a tour group under any circumstances!]
Sure enough, the tour guide's flag displayed its great prowess in the face of the skinned monsters, which were hindering Miao Fangfei's return to the tour group! sBd4ZM
"Wah——!!"
"Wah——!!"
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The bloody shadow hovered in the gloom beneath shady trees, letting out a strange cry that sounded like it was breathing. Immediately after the voice spread, another monster appeared!
The seriously injured Miao Fangfei gritted her teeth before turning over and standing up. She held a sharp blade in her hand, the look in her eyes as vicious as a female wolf. She looked at Shi Tao secretly. Shi Tao's body was low to the ground with his entire body taut, ready to take III-9 to escape. jd0HfK
Miao Fangfei had been rescued, so they could take advantage of the current moment to flee. The two monsters were too powerful, unimaginably powerful!
They would be safe when they reached Little Dragon Farmstead!
But——
"Go." l CxcW
Wei Xun never wanted to escape! He wanted to try fighting, to test out the power of the tour guide's flag, and to test his strength after inheriting III-9's attributes!
Because of the duties a tour guide had to undertake, Wei Xun was destined to walk in the front of the tour group and face all kinds of dangers. Since he might have to battle with these monsters anyway, he felt that it was the best chance to do so now!
They had yet to reach the first scenic spot, so the monsters they encountered now should be relatively weak. With Shi Tao here, Wei Xun could try out the power of the tour guide's flag and could order Shi Tao to flee with him.
Wei Xun was seriously playing this exciting game with the role of a tour guide. B3WQ0E
Most importantly, Wei Xun's nature of pursuing excitement and danger had never disappeared. He liked to take the initiative to fight and take risks and never succumb to becoming ordinary!
The two monsters, one on the left and one on the right, pounced towards Wei Xun. Their terrifying cries could scare people so much that their livers and gallbladder would rupture. Shi Tao's brain was blank, but his body faithfully obeyed Wei Xun's order and took to rush forth!
They had gone insane, completely insane!
Straightening his upper body, Wei Xun revealed an excited, almost crazy smile, before raising his hand to lift the flagpole and stab it at the monster! U3Guv
Go to hell!
The author has something to say:
In the upcoming chapter: little lunatic Xun Xun!
Sob, sob. The number of people who added this novel to their reading list was thrice the number of clicks on this novel. Do you little angels add to your reading lists but don't read the novel? QAQ lPuGEI
Do not stop fattening me qaq. I want to let Xun Xun have more face to stand at a spot with better rankings qwq