Rong Zhi was from Tan State, the provincial capital that was nearly crushed by the floods from Dongting Lake.
Tan State was nationally famous as a fierce furnace. Every summer, it seemed like people got roasted front and back, and then with a sprinkle of cumin, they could be served up in a body feast.
He thought he had long grown accustomed to the heat, but at this moment, his assumption was completely overturned.
Naïve boy!
Due to the capricious mutation of the environment, Snake Island, located off the northern coast, unexpectedly demonstrated a tendency to evolve into a tropical rainforest. Layers upon layers, clusters upon clusters of green vegetation tangled together, much taller than those on the mainland. The air was saturated with moisture, leading to extreme humidity, heavy enough to fall at any moment.
Taking a step here felt like stepping on squishy, wet mud. Your clothes were soaked through long ago, and the sweat trapped inside simply couldn't evaporate.
