Apocalypse: My Sweetie Is Tough but Cute

Chapter 66: Chapter 066: No One is Leaving Alive

Yuan Xiao couldn’t figure out when exactly they had been surrounded by a swarm of snakes?!

He was so frightened that he almost screamed, but fortunately, Tang Zelin pressed heavily on his shoulder, quieting him down. Yuan Xiao turned around and saw his boss’s eyebrows tightly knitted, his gaze sharp and piercing.

“Quiet,” he said in a low voice, carrying a convincing magic that made one instantly compliant.

Being suddenly besieged by a group of snakes would make anyone tremble in fear.

The villagers stood back to back in a circle, facing outward, watching over each other, daring not to make any reckless moves.

After the initial moment of panic, Yuan Xiao also immediately entered a state of tense alertness; he had encountered being targeted by snakes before, but never had he imagined being targeted by so many at once.

Tang Zelin’s expression grew solemn as he carefully surveyed the surroundings, his body naturally entering a combat stance. Looking at the sprawling patch of brightly colored snakes ahead, if they weren’t careful and angered them, each individual could receive a fatal bite from the snakes, let alone if the entire swarm attacked, the outcome was unimaginable.

As everyone held their breath in concentration, Hunter Zhang’s face turned ashen once again.

“When you went to worship, did you take anything from the Forbidden Area?” he asked.

Village Chief Peng Chunlai was taken aback by the question and shook his head: “No, I didn’t take anything. I thought about it, but both Third Uncle and you advised against it. I dismissed the idea. Our village is doing well now; I cannot risk the villagers’ lives.”

Peng Chunlai was also pale with fright.

Hunter Zhang furrowed his brows and his scrutinizing gaze swept through the crowd, unsure where the breach had occurred.

The forests around Between Cliffs Mountain had been a place of disputes since the time of our ancestors, yet the game here grew exceptionally well, making the imbalance in wildlife in the mountains apparent to him; he had observed it for some time and noticed that the situation, far from improving, was growing increasingly severe.

Hunter Zhang had agreed to lead the team this time because he feared that if the mountain’s imbalance continued, next year the wildlife would descend from the mountains and wreak havoc on people and crops.

However, he had never anticipated that they would stir up a swarm of snakes without even doing anything.

He appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was filled with unease.

He was certain that he had led the Hunting Team north because beyond this area was the region where wildlife liked to roam, perfect for hunting. After hunting, they planned to collect the traps on the way back, ideally timing it to descend the mountain and return to the village.

The plan was sound, but unfortunately, an accident had occurred.

Below their feet, the land was covered with Red Ganoderma, shiny, and brightly colored. Top-grade Red Ganoderma was the finest of the fungus found in the mountains, and gathering it during an expedition was usually a cause for joy.

But now, none of them could feel any joy.@@novelbin@@

Because, amidst this patch of Red Ganoderma, a top-grade Lingzhi had grown, its color, shape, and natural charm were deemed perfect.

With it present, even the finest Lingzhi paled in comparison.

However, because it was there, whether it was Hunter Zhang, Village Chief Peng Chunlai, or anyone else, their faces turned ashen within moments!

Only Yuan Xiao, who was oblivious to the situation, had cheeks flushed with excitement at the sight of this rare treasure.

Tang Zelin was a natural warrior, sensitive to any movement around him; when he heard the muted gasps around him, he knew the situation was extremely bad.

“Uncle Zhang, all these snakes are highly venomous; everyone must be careful,” Tang Zelin whispered.

He knew that even if he didn’t say it, the villagers already understood, but he also knew that in moments of extreme danger, even a single word could unite everyone’s focus.

Because fear was right in front of them, it would bring them closer together.

Hunter Zhang growled in a very low voice, “Whoever took something they shouldn’t have from Between Cliffs Mountain, hand it over immediately, or no one will get out alive!”