Zhuge Heping took Chu Hao's hand and invited Chu Hao with a smile, "Let's go out and talk."
"Why did you come to this cave? This cave is very dangerous." As he spoke, a light flashed across Zhuge Heping's glasses.
"I think it should be the same as what you hope for." Chu Hao answered truthfully.
Zhuge Heping suddenly turned around and took a serious look at Chu Hao. After looking at Chu Hao carefully, he smiled again.
"Well, you say yes."
After saying that, the two turned around and walked out of the cave.
At the entrance of the cave, the night was as thick as ink, like a huge piece of black silk, tightly wrapping the entire world.
As soon as he stepped out of the cave, a gust of cold wind blew over him. Chu Hao couldn't help but shiver and subconsciously wrapped his tattered coat tightly.
"Oh my, this young man's body just can't stand the wind." Chu Hao couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
After all, she is only a teenager. It is inevitable that she can't bear being tormented by him every day.
If you sneeze, you will probably catch a cold.
Zhuge Heping noticed Chu Hao's actions and said, "The wind at night is so cold, but it also makes people sober."
Chu Hao looked up at the sky. The stars were twinkling like gems inlaid in the black sky.
"I've been stuck in this cave for so long, and now that I'm out and seeing the night sky, I feel a little emotional."
Chu Hao narrowed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath. The air was filled with the mixed scent of soil and grass.
But it's more of nostalgia.
There seemed to be an inexplicable connection between the arrangement of the stars in the sky and the flow of Qi in his body.
"Yes, look at those stars coming out from behind the dark clouds. It feels like they are reborn." Zhuge Heping's voice was filled with emotion in the night.
The ground under his feet was a bit slippery, and Chu Hao staggered and almost fell.
Zhuge Heping quickly reached out to support him, "Be careful, it's dark and the road is not easy to walk on."
The moment their hands touched, a thought flashed through their minds.
"Thanks, I didn't notice it just now." Chu Hao stood firm.
Both of them slowed down their pace at the same time.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on them, casting two long shadows, swaying on the rugged ground.
As they were walking, Chu Hao suddenly stopped and turned to look at Zhuge Heping with a serious expression: "Tell me, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Zhuge Heping raised his head slightly, moving his eyes away from Chu Hao's face and looking at the vague outline of the mountains in the distance. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "About how we should go next..."
At this time, the night wind blew, and the sound of rustling leaves came from the woods next to them, as if they were also quietly listening to their conversation.
Zhuge Heping smiled again and said seriously: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't look at people with tinted glasses. Because days like this have been going on for too long."
"It doesn't matter. There is still a long way to go. You will see many things..."
The wind blew gently, and the two walked towards the cliff in front of them in silence.
As night fell, the dark clouds covered the sky like a huge black curtain, leaving no chance for the moonlight and stars to penetrate.
The two stood on the edge of the cliff, the rocks under their feet were dim in the darkness, exuding a cold atmosphere.
Looking into the distance, the mountains on the opposite side are rolling, and their outlines are looming in the darkness, like a dormant giant beast.
The dense forest on the mountain now turned into thick blocks of ink, with branches and leaves intertwined and entangled with each other.
Occasionally, the night wind blew, making a rustling sound, as if a giant beast was roaring softly.
A thin layer of mist permeated the valley, pale and hazy, like a ghost's veil floating in the air.
The fog slowly surged, vaguely covering the unknown things in the valley, adding a bit of eeriness.
Below the cliff, the bottomless ravine was pitch black and terrifyingly silent, as if it could swallow everything.
Occasionally, one or two cries of unknown animals could be heard, shrill and sharp, echoing in the valley, and then disappearing into the endless darkness.
The entire valley, in this dark night, exudes a chilling atmosphere that makes people feel cold.
However, the two teenagers who were in their early teens looked as if they had a firm grasp on this horrifying Youyou Mountain, their eyes were as sharp as torches.
On the other side, Chu Tingting and her group finally arrived at the first rest point after a long journey.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling over the slightly empty camp.
In the center of the camp, teacher Wang Zhiyao had been waiting for a long time. She was wearing an outdoor jacket and her neat short hair was blowing in the breeze.
Wang Zhiyao had a gentle smile on her face and concern in her eyes.
Seeing the team approaching, she quickly stepped forward to meet them.
"Students, thank you for your hard work!" Wang Zhiyao's voice was clear and powerful, echoing in the night sky.
At this moment, Cai Xiaoxiao rushed out of the team like a gust of wind and ran straight towards Wang Zhiyao.
She held Wang Zhiyao's arms tightly with both hands, her body trembling slightly, and a pitiful look on her face.
"Teacher Wang, I'm so miserable!" Cai Xiaoxiao said in a tender voice with a hint of tears in her voice.
"My thigh was injured during the fight. The situation was extremely critical at the time. I was so focused on protecting everyone that I didn't take care of myself at all. As a result, I was scratched." She pointed to her thigh as she spoke, her eyes full of grievance.
Wang Zhiyao's brows immediately frowned, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Xiaoxiao, are you okay? Let the teacher take a look."
Liu Yichen stood in the team, watching Cai Xiaoxiao's performance. He couldn't help but frowned slightly and whispered to his companion beside him: "This performance is too exaggerated. It was not as dangerous as she said."
Du Ruohong touched him gently, signaling him to be quiet.
Wang Zhiyao turned around, quickly took out a medical kit from the backpack beside her, and handed it to Wang Lin: "Wang Lin, help Xiaoxiao treat the wound quickly."
Then, she looked at Cai Xiaoxiao and gently comforted her, "Xiaoxiao, don't worry. The teacher has arranged the best place for you to set up the tent. You should have a good rest and try to recover as soon as possible."
Cai Xiaoxiao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smug smile, and then she pretended to be in pain: "Thank you, teacher, you are so kind."
The night enveloped the camp, and the dim light of the campfire danced on people's faces. Du Ruohong and Liu Yichen were assigned to one place, sorting out their camping equipment together.
Du Ruohong stopped what he was doing, his expression solemn, and looked at Liu Yichen earnestly, "Yichen, I want to tell you something from my heart. You must think twice before you speak or act in the future, and don't be so reckless again."
Liu Yichen was fiddling with the tent poles in his hands. Hearing this, he frowned slightly and muttered softly, "How am I reckless?"
Du Ruohong sighed, "Today, you and Zhao Kai had a conflict. It was so dangerous. Zhao Kai's family background is not simple. We can't afford to offend him. If we are not careful, our life will be difficult in the future."
Liu Yichen turned his head away, looking unconcerned. Du Ruohong continued, "And don't provoke Cai Xiaoxiao easily. She's a scheming person, and we don't need to cause trouble for ourselves."
Liu Yichen tugged at the corner of his clothes impatiently and said unhappily, "I know." His face was obviously unhappy, as hard as a cold stone. After a while, Liu Yichen realized that his attitude was not good, and whispered, "Okay, I know you are doing this for my own good, thank you."
Du Ruohong patted his shoulder and said, "When we are out, we need to take care of each other. Stay calm when things happen, so that everything will go smoothly."
Liu Yichen nodded silently, but in his heart, he was still full of resistance to these warnings, but he hid it deep in his heart.
He knew that no matter what, Du Ruohong was doing it for his own good.
Under the hazy moonlight in the camp, Chu Tingting swept her eyes across the entire camp and finally resolutely chose the most remote corner.
She knew very well that although this position was inconspicuous, it allowed her to better pay attention to the movements around her and protect her companions.
She squatted down silently and began to set up the tent skillfully.
Not far away, Zhao Kai was secretly watching Chu Tingting's actions.
Seeing her choose a position, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He thought for a moment, then deliberately raised his voice and said loudly: "Everyone listen carefully, there may be dangers around this camp. I, Zhao Kai, have decided to stay at the edge to protect you all!"
After saying that, he swaggered towards the open space next to Chu Tingting with his equipment.
When Chu Tingting heard what Zhao Kai said, she frowned slightly, knowing that he had other intentions.
But she didn't say anything and just continued with what she was doing.
Zhao Kai quickly set up the tent, moved closer to Chu Tingting, and said in a flattering manner: "Tingting, I thought that we could stay close to each other so that we can take care of each other. There are many dangers in this wilderness, and you can rest assured that I am here."
Chu Tingting glanced at him coldly and said in a flat tone: "I can take care of myself, you should take care of yourself."
Zhao Kai didn't care and continued to brag about his "Guardian Plan", completely ignoring Chu Tingting's cold attitude.
It was late at night and the entire camp was in dead silence. Only the mosquitoes by the river were flying around wildly, playing an irritating nocturne accompanied by the sound of rushing water.
In the most remote corner of the camp, Chu Tingting wrapped herself tightly in her sleeping bag and struggled to fall asleep amid the siege of mosquitoes and the noise of the river.
In the tent next to him, Zhao Kai had already been tortured beyond recognition. His body was covered with red mosquito bites, which made him extremely itchy. The sound of the rushing water made his head ache.
"I'm really impressed. What kind of horrible environment is this? I'm Zhao Kai, the eldest son of the Zhao family. How dare you let me live in such a shabby place?"
"Whatever! You guys will be in trouble when I get back!"
In the second half of the night, Zhao Kai, who could no longer bear it, decided to leave secretly.
But after all, I just made a boast, so...
He packed his belongings quietly, being careful with every move, for fear of making the slightest sound.
In the moonlight, his figure stood out in the camp.
Zhao Kai went straight towards Cai Xiaoxiao's tent.
Cai Xiaoxiao has had a crush on Zhao Kai for a long time. In order to have more opportunities to spend time with Zhao Kai, she drove away the people who were originally arranged to stay in the tent next to her early on.
When Zhao Kai approached tiptoe, Cai Xiaoxiao was actually not asleep.
She heard faint footsteps and was puzzled. She opened her eyes slightly and was surprised to find in the dim moonlight that it was Zhao Kai.
Before Cai Xiaoxiao could say anything, Zhao Kai made a gesture to silence her and whispered, "Xiaoxiao, I really can't stay there any longer. Can I set up a tent next to you?"
Cai Xiaoxiao suppressed her inner excitement and nodded in a reserved manner.
Zhao Kai quickly set up a tent nearby, got into his sleeping bag, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Cai Xiaoxiao was in her tent, her lips curled up unconsciously, thinking sweetly that this might be an opportunity for their relationship to take a step further.
And all this happened quietly in the second half of the night when no one knew about it.
The night grew darker and darker. In the inky darkness, the silvery moonlight that originally sprinkled on the campsite suddenly changed.
At first, there was just a faint blush on the horizon, as if someone had accidentally splashed paint on it.
In the blink of an eye, the red quickly spread, dyeing the entire moonlight into an eerie scarlet color.
As the night deepened, the eerie red moonlight poured down, immersing the camp in blood.
Suddenly, a pungent smell of burning broke the silence of the night.
The flames suddenly appeared from nowhere, like a released demon, and instantly raged on a tent at the edge of the camp.
The firelight was particularly dazzling in the dark night, interweaving with the eerie red moonlight, illuminating the surroundings in flickering light.
At first, the flames just licked greedily at the fabric of the tent.
In the blink of an eye, the fire spread rapidly to the neighboring tents.
Cai Xiaoxiao was the first to be awakened by the thick smoke. She screamed in fear: "It's on fire! Help!"
The sharp sound cut through the night sky. She rushed out of the tent in a panic, her hair disheveled, her face full of fear and helplessness.
When Zhao Kai heard the shouting, he also rushed out of the tent.
The fire was out of control and the entire camp was engulfed in flames.
The scorching air rushed towards him, burning his cheeks. "Everyone, don't panic, find some water to put out the fire!"
Zhao Kai shouted loudly, trying to organize everyone to rescue, but in this chaotic scene, his voice was quickly drowned out by the crying and shouting.
Chu Tingting was also awakened, and her eyes quickly looked around.
She found that the fire was mainly concentrated on the east side of the camp, while the fire on the west side was relatively small.
"Everyone run west and avoid crowding!" she shouted at the top of her voice, rushing towards several nearby tents and waking up those who were still sleeping.
In the raging fire, the tent was crackling, and flammable materials such as canvas and wood were turned into ashes by the flames.
Some items that were not taken away in time were also caught in the fire, making crackling sounds.
The flames danced like ferocious beasts, baring their fangs and claws, ready to devour the entire camp.
Thick smoke filled the air, and the pungent smell made it hard to breathe. Everyone ran away while coughing in the smoke, and their vision was severely obstructed.
Teacher Wang Zhiyao was extremely anxious. While directing students to evacuate, she tried to find fire-fighting tools.
But the fire was so fierce that all efforts seemed to be in vain.
"Students, please stay away from the fire and be safe!" Her voice became hoarse with anxiety.
At this time, Liu Yichen and Du Ruohong supported each other and moved forward with difficulty in the thick smoke.
Everyone's face was flushed. (End of this chapter)
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