I Received Messages From Future Self!

Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Keep Moving Forward!

05:30 AM.

Fang Xiaocao and her group extinguished the campfire, packed up the tents, shouldered their backpacks, and continued on their journey.

This time, Fang Xiaocao took charge of the team.

Zhi Qi did not object but instead cooperated fully.

“Xiaozhou, Qian Xia, you two go ahead. Be careful, Capricorn might appear at any moment. Don’t fall into Capricorn’s traps.”

Fang Xiaocao instructed Wan Xiaozhou and Qian Xia.

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“Alright, leave it to me.”

Wan Xiaozhou responded with a smile.

Qian Xia looked at Ye Lingchen, who, fearful of reprimand, quickly nodded his head.

“I understand.”

Qian Xia replied solemnly.

“Lin Meng, Aquarius, you two take the rear of the team, and be careful not to be followed.”

Fang Xiaocao then told Lin Meng and Aquarius.

“Yes, Princess Your Highness.”

Aquarius responded respectfully.

“No problem!”

Lin Meng nodded and said.

“Everyone else, be alert and help each other out.”

“Let’s set out!”

Fang Xiaocao organized everyone’s roles effortlessly, displaying true leadership skills.

The personnel arrangement was well thought out by Fang Xiaocao, who purposely paired Lin Meng and Qian Xia with Wan Xiaozhou and Aquarius respectively.

This not only allowed Wan Xiaozhou and Aquarius to keep an eye on Lin Meng and Qian Xia to prevent any tricks, but also kept Ye Lingchen under control next to her, deterring Lin Meng and Qian Xia from misbehaving and ensuring their efficiency.

After walking about three thousand meters, Qian Xia, who had been scouting ahead with Wan Xiaozhou, returned.

“What happened?”

Fang Xiaocao asked upon seeing Qian Xia.

“We found traces of activity up ahead.”

“Friend or foe, it’s unclear.”

“Miss Wan asked me to come back and report.”

Qian Xia said gravely.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaocao frowned.

“Go back and call Aquarius here.”

Fang Xiaocao instructed Qian Xia.

“Alright.”

Qian Xia nodded and responded.

Three minutes later!

Qian Xia and Aquarius hurriedly came from the back.

“Princess Your Highness, what do you need me for?”

Aquarius came to Fang Xiaocao’s side and asked quietly.

“Xiaozhou and Qian Xia have discovered traces of people’s activities ahead.”

“Do you think it could be Capricorn and her group?”

Fang Xiaocao asked solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Aquarius looked around and then spoke, “There are no signs belonging to the Blacklist around here, and judging from the location, Capricorn’s activity area should be at least three kilometers away.”

After listening to Aquarius’s words, Fang Xiaocao blinked and murmured, “Isn’t it Capricorn’s group?”

“Then…”

“Could it be some other guests who were invited?”

Fang Xiaocao thought for a moment and then said, “Aquarius, switch places with Wan Xiaozhou. You are familiar with the Blacklist’s codes and Capricorn’s group. You and Qian Xia take charge of scouting.”

“Alright, Princess Your Highness.”

Aquarius respectfully nodded in response.

“Go, but be careful.”

“Immediately return and report any findings.”

“Try to find the person who left those traces.”

Fang Xiaocao said solemnly.

“Yes!”

Aquarius responded, and together with Qian Xia, they ran ahead of the team.

“Let’s rest here for ten minutes!”

Fang Xiaocao told Zhi Qi and the others.

“Hurray~”

Su Wanqing cheered and, removing her backpack, sat down on the ground.

Wen Shi, Yun Luoshu, and Zhi Qi also quickly took the opportunity to rest, replenishing their water and nutrients.

Fang Xiaocao leaned against a tree, sat down, and took out her phone to check it.

It had been several hours, and there had been no messages from Hot Noodles.

She didn’t even know if messages from Hot Noodles could still be sent without a signal.

Right now, Fang Xiaocao desperately needed information from her future self.

If she made just one wrong move, it could lead to someone’s death in the team.

This feeling of treading on thin ice with every step was driving Fang Xiaocao crazy.

She tried to compose a message and clicked send.

[Contact does not exist!]

“Sigh…”

Seeing the “Contact does not exist” alert, Fang Xiaocao sighed helplessly,

“It seems I can’t rely on Hot Noodles for now.”

Fang Xiaocao muttered to herself and glanced at the time, ten minutes had already passed.

“Strange?”

“Why hasn’t Wan Xiaozhou come over yet?”

Fang Xiaocao furrowed her brows and muttered doubtfully.

Given Wan Xiaozhou’s speed, it should have been enough time for him to return.

“Could something have happened?”

Fang Xiaocao murmured to herself.

Thinking that something might have happened, Fang Xiaocao immediately stood up and shouted, “Everyone up, get ready!”

“Wan Xiaozhou hasn’t come back, something might have happened.”

Hearing Fang Xiaocao’s shout, everyone was startled and hurriedly got up, shouldering their backpacks.

Ye Lingchen and Zhi Qi even took out their weapons.

Fang Xiaocao pulled out a silver pistol, slid open the chamber, and chambered a bullet.

“Be ready, if something happens, don’t panic, return the way we came, run towards our previous campsite, and if we get separated, we’ll regroup there,” she said sternly.

Hearing Fang Xiaocao’s words, everyone nodded, indicating they understood.

Fang Xiaocao took out a dagger and handed it to Yun Luoshu, saying, “Luoshu, take the weapon, and make sure to protect Wanqing and Wen Shi.”

“Okay!”

Yun Luoshu took the dagger and responded affirmatively.

After being kidnapped by Gemini, Yun Luoshu had become much more mature and steady. With her taking care of Su Wanqing and Wen Shi, Fang Xiaocao felt much more reassured.

“Shh shh shh…”

Footsteps were heard from ahead in the woods.

Fang Xiaocao was startled and immediately raised her gun, turning off the safety.

“Everyone, take cover.”

“If there are too many of them, split up and run.”

Fang Xiaocao called out quietly.

Zhi Qi and the others, immediately following Fang Xiaocao’s order, dove into the bushes.

Ye Lingchen, however, holding a spring knife, stepped beside Fang Xiaocao and said, “I’ve learned Kung Fu; I can help.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaocao glanced at Ye Lingchen.

Pulling a dagger from her waist, she handed it to him, saying, “Use this instead, and keep the spring knife as a backup.”

Ye Lingchen excitedly accepted the dagger, putting away the spring knife, and smiled, “I’m really strong!”

“You had better not be bluffing.”

Fang Xiaocao gave Ye Lingchen a look and spoke impatiently.

Ye Lingchen shrank his neck, holding the dagger, and walked a little further ahead, then crouched in the grass.

This position was perfect for an ambush.

If Fang Xiaocao’s shots missed and the opponents, unarmed, tried to attack Fang Xiaocao or snatch the gun, they would have to pass right in front of Ye Lingchen.

Seeing this, Fang Xiaocao nodded in satisfaction.

“It seems I underestimated him.”

“He’s not as foolish as I thought,” Fang Xiaocao muttered.

Upon hearing Fang Xiaocao’s words, Ye Lingchen’s face was instantly covered in deadpan lines.

“You’re the foolish one!”

“Your whole family is foolish!”

“This young master is smart indeed!”

Ye Lingchen complained inwardly.

“Shh shh shh…”

As the footsteps drew nearer,

Fang Xiaocao’s finger tightened on the trigger.

Such chaotic footsteps couldn’t be just one person.

Nor could it be Aquarius, Wan Xiaozhou, or the three of them. @@novelbin@@

All three were trained; their footsteps would not be so disorganized.