Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 385 Serum!
"What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?"

The group exchanged bewildered glances. They had just thought Hu Ming was about to say something profound.

As it turned out, it started strong but ended weakly.

However, they also knew that if Hu Ming didn't want to talk, they wouldn't be able to get anything out of him no matter what.

Helpless, they could only follow Hu Ming and get into the car.

To be honest, after only a few minutes in this torrential rain, the group was almost completely soaked.

He's still wearing a raincoat!
Five kilometers is a very short distance under normal circumstances. Even on foot, given their average physical fitness, they can reach it quickly.

The problem is that the weather is so bad these days that even off-road vehicles can hardly go any further.

The entrance to the oasis that Hu Ming mentioned is a natural canyon.

A natural passage leading to the oasis, sloping across the cliff.

"Alright, as you can see, this canyon in front of us is the entrance to the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West. Let's part ways here."

"Oh, right...this is for you."

Upon reaching this point, Hu Ming took out several small packages from his bag and tossed them to the group.

"This is... a biochemical agent?"

The fat man opened the package, took out the bright green syringe inside, and his mind went blank.

"Biochemical drugs? Are you some kind of bastard? Why the hell would I give you that stuff for no reason?"

"This is serum, an antidote for crested snake venom. Friendly reminder: the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West is a paradise for crested snakes."

"Because of certain habits, this type of snake will not kill outsiders directly, but its neurovenom can paralyze nerves within a short breath, rendering you unable to move."

"I had a hard time getting this stuff, it works really fast, but the quantity is limited, so use it sparingly."

Hu Ming rubbed his temples, his head aching. Biochemical drugs? Had he been reading too many novels or playing too many games?
"I understand the logic, but Uncle Ming, what do you mean by 'crow'?"

The fat man nodded knowingly, then asked blankly.

The fat man wasn't highly educated, and he genuinely didn't understand the obscure words and pronunciations involved, so he didn't hesitate to ask questions.

"The guapi is an auspicious and noble animal in the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi Province."

"This word describes a person with kind and noble qualities; it is an elegant term of praise and commendation."

Hu Ming revealed an impeccable, perfect smile.

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Immediately, Wu Xie and the other knowledgeable people looked at Hu Ming in shock.

In terms of utter nonsense and blatant misrepresentation, we would call you, Hu Ming, the strongest!
Damn, that pronunciation says it all. That fat guy's a complete idiot, can't he even understand that?
Listening to Hu Ming's explanation, she was as happy as a 200-pound child.

This was the first time Hu Ming had praised him!
"Kind Uncle Gaoming, hey, it's kind of embarrassing to hear you say that. Am I really that kind?"

The fat guy actually got embarrassed!
"Come on, let's go, little fatty, let's hurry up and set off. The Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West is almost here. Aren't you excited at all?"

Wu Xie was a good kid. Seeing the fat man, he couldn't bear it and quickly pulled him down the canyon.

"No way, you naive girl! Uncle Ming just praised me a couple of times, can't I even hear it again? This is the first time in my life that someone has ever praised me for being kind and noble."

The fat man's unwilling voice came from afar.

"Hu Ming, it's wrong to bully honest people!"

The blind man's lips twitched, and he slung his backpack over his shoulder and followed. "Damn it, is it my fault?"

"Who knew that Fatty couldn't understand such obvious words, which are just changes in syllables?"

Hu Ming was also helpless; how could he not understand such obvious teasing?
Sure enough, everyone who followed Wu Xie and Fatty into the canyon cast strange glances at Hu Ming.

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In the blink of an eye, everyone had left.

Hu Ming opened the car door and leisurely lay down in the back seat.

Now is a rare time to rest, but once you step into this oasis, it won't be so easy to relax.

I have to sleep with one eye open and one eye closed, for fear that something might happen in my sleep.

An oasis is indeed a miracle of life, but it is not a paradise for humankind.

The many poisonous insects and snakes inside are not friendly to humans at all.

To the crested snake, humans are merely a breeding ground for its eggs.

Remaining cautious, Hu Ming slept for about three hours when someone knocked on his car window from the outside.

Opening my eyes, I saw Chen Wenjin wearing a raincoat.

"Tsk, I'm struggling to get through this awful weather, while you're just holed up in the car and having a good sleep."

After getting on the bus, Chen Wenjin looked at Hu Ming, whose eyes still held a hint of sleepiness, and couldn't help but complain enviously.

"Come on, weren't you resting well at the campsite when we set off?"

"Here, this is for you. If there are no problems, you can set off now."

With a soft chuckle, Hu Ming tossed a small package to Chen Wenjin.

"What a heartless man! We've been friends for ten years, and he didn't even exchange pleasantries before kicking me out?"

"Seriously, what are all these things?"

Chen Wenjin rolled her eyes, opened her bag, and asked curiously.

"Antivenom, cobra venom antivenom, is very rare, use it sparingly."

"Also, here is a detailed map of the Queen Mother of the West's Kingdom, which should be helpful to you. It's worth mentioning that I didn't even give it to your old lover."

Helpless, Hu Ming explained again.

This is the disadvantage of dividing the army into multiple groups, especially when one group remains hidden and doesn't want others to know.

"learn!"

"Then why aren't you leaving? What are you waiting for?"

Chen Wenjin carefully put it away; in the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West, this was a valuable item for saving one's life.

She lacked Jiangnan's skills, and she had never been here before, so she knew nothing about what was inside.

The things Hu Ming gave her were truly a great help.

"Me? I'm waiting for a signal, a signal that the guest has arrived."

Hu Ming said calmly:
(End of this chapter)