One person: I was already fighting the Heavenly Master, but the system just came

Chapter 244 Failed
She stopped and looked around, trying to find even a hint of familiarity in the darkness.

However, all she could see were dense woods and shadowy shadows, nothing to give her direction.

Qin Jiaojiao gritted her teeth, suppressed her inner fear, and continued to grope forward, completely unaware that she was getting farther and farther away from the camp.

Qin Jiaojiao felt that she was really possessed by a ghost today, which was why she was walking alone in this remote mountain forest.

Originally, I just wanted to follow Ding Peng and catch the mistress, but I didn't expect to go further and further away, and the scenery around me became more and more unfamiliar.

At first, the road under her feet was quite solid, but since some time ago, Qin Jiaojiao suddenly realized that the ground under her feet became softer and softer. Every step she took felt like she was stepping on cotton, and she felt unsteady and empty.

She was startled and subconsciously slowed down her pace, frowning tightly.

She slowly lowered her head and her eyes fell on the ground beneath her feet. This sight made her instantly feel something was wrong.

The soil on the ground had a strange color and texture. It was neither the common brown-yellow nor the black color rich in humus. Instead, it had an indescribable dark hue that looked a little weird.

Qin Jiaojiao was full of doubts. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly squatted down, stretched out her hand and gently pushed away the layer of what looked like soil.

The moment she touched it, a warm touch came from her fingertips, making her shiver.

As she moved, the layer of stuff was slowly pushed aside, and Qin Jiaojiao was surprised to find that there was very little soil here. Under the soil was a layer of soft, sticky brown substance, like some kind of thick colloid, tightly connected together, emitting an indescribable smell.

What made her even more horrified was that on this layer of brown substance, there was some strange black grass growing.

These grasses have no leaves, but stand upright one by one, arranged extremely evenly, as if they were carefully planted here.

Their color is pure and deep black, as if they have absorbed all the light in the world, making people feel terrified when they look at them.

Qin Jiaojiao stood up and looked around, trying to find some familiar sights or clues that could explain it all.

However, all that could be seen were rolling hills and dense forests. It was so quiet that it was a little scary. The occasional calls of unknown birds made the atmosphere even more eerie.

Her heart beat faster involuntarily, and a strong feeling of uneasiness surged in her heart.

She wanted to turn around and leave the place immediately, but she was worried that she had lost her way and rash actions would only make the situation worse.

After a brief hesitation, Qin Jiaojiao decided to continue walking forward in the current direction to see if she could find a way out or meet other people.

She took her steps carefully, taking every step extremely cautiously, fearing that something unexpected might happen under her feet.

The soft brown substance dented slightly under her feet and then slowly rebounded, as if it had life.

The black grass swayed gently with her movements, making a slight rustling sound, as if whispering some unknown secret.

As she walked, Qin Jiaojiao found that the surrounding environment became more and more strange.

The originally clear sky suddenly became a little gray, as if it was covered by a thin layer of fog.

Just then, a breeze blew by, and Qin Jiaojiao suddenly smelled a faint, sweet smell. The smell was like some kind of floral scent, but mixed with a hint of rottenness, which made people feel nauseous.

She subconsciously covered her mouth and nose, quickened her pace, and the fear in her heart became stronger.

After walking for a while, Qin Jiaojiao found that she couldn't get out at all, and she was still here.

Qin Jiaojiao's footsteps suddenly stopped, her heart beating violently in her chest, and a chill ran up her spine from the soles of her feet.

The strange scene before her made her scalp tingle, but her strong curiosity drove her to find out what was going on.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heartbeat, slowly reached out her hand, her fingers trembling slightly, pinched a strand of black grass, and then pulled it up in one go.

The touch was very strange, the grass was smooth and not rough at all, unlike ordinary plants.

The moment the grass was pulled out, Qin Jiaojiao felt her hands go empty. Her whole body shook and she almost lost her balance.

She looked carefully and saw that there was a deep pit in the brown area where the grass had grown.

The pit is deep and dark, yet extremely even.

It was just pitch black inside, I couldn’t see anything, and the pit was too small.

Look at the grass in your hand again. It has no roots and a sharp tip at the bottom, flashing a cold luster in the dim light.

Qin Jiaojiao frowned, and an indescribable strange feeling surged in her heart.

Is this really grass?

She repeatedly looked at the thing in her hand, and the more she looked at it, the more she felt that it was not like a plant. Instead, it looked more like hair growing from some creature.

All kinds of strange-looking creatures covered with black hair appeared involuntarily in front of her eyes. Those creatures were baring their fangs and claws, as if they were about to pounce out of her imagination.

Qin Jiaojiao's breathing became rapid, and she threw the black grass in her hand away in panic, as if she was throwing away a hot potato.

Her eyes wandered around, trying to find something familiar that could make her feel at ease, but all she saw was the strange brown substance and dense black grass.

Her legs felt weak and she could hardly support her body.

She forced herself to calm down and kept reminding herself to stay calm.

She tried hard to think about what to do next, should she continue forward or return the same way?

But no matter which choice is made, it seems to be full of unknown dangers.

Qin Jiaojiao gritted her teeth and decided to walk around to see if she could find some clues or find the direction to leave here.

She carefully avoided the black grass, moving slowly step by step, her eyes vigilantly observing everything around her.

With every step she took, she could feel her heartbeat quickening, and every slightest sound made her tremble with nervousness.

What secrets are hidden in this mysterious and strange place?
She didn't know, but she knew that she seemed to have fallen into a dilemma from which it was difficult to escape.

Qin Jiaojiao took a deep breath, trying to free herself from the extreme tension.

Her eyes were fixed on the strange land before her, her mind quickly recalling the techniques she had learned from Zhengzhong.

At this moment, the skills she learned in class became her only hope.

She spread her feet slightly apart, took a horse stance, and quickly formed seals with her hands, muttering something. The Qi in her body was like an awakened beast, surging through her meridians and gathering in her palms.

With a low shout, a powerful force burst out from her hands, like an invisible sharp blade, attacking the ground swiftly.

"Boom!" With a dull loud noise, the ground shook violently, as if it was being shaken by a giant hand.

The top layer of soil seemed to be swept up by a gust of wind and instantly splashed everywhere. Countless pieces of soil mixed with dust filled the air, forming a turbid smoke.

When the dust gradually settled, the mysterious brown outer layer was revealed to Qin Jiaojiao without reservation.

This layer of material emits a strange luster in the dim light, and it seems to be slightly undulating as if it has life.

The black grass still stood tall above the brown, as if the previous attack had no effect on them. They swayed gently in the breeze, as if protesting to Qin Jiaojiao.

Qin Jiaojiao widened her eyes and looked at the scene in front of her, feeling shocked and confused.

What is this brown outer layer and why is it so tough?

What secrets are hidden in those black grasses?
She clenched her fists, and the Qi in her body began to flow again, preparing for the danger that might come next.

Because no matter what was waiting for her ahead, she couldn't retreat...

Suddenly, Qin Jiaojiao felt that the ground beneath her feet was being violently shaken by an invisible giant hand, and it began to tremble violently without any warning.

Her body instantly lost balance and she staggered left and right, waving her hands frantically in the air, trying to grab even a little support.

Before Qin Jiaojiao could react to this sudden change, the ground beneath her feet collapsed like quicksand, and she fell straight into an endless dark abyss.

In an instant, all the light around her was swallowed up by darkness, and fear completely overwhelmed her like a tide.

At this moment when darkness shrouded everything, a disgusting stench surged over.

The stench was so strong that it seemed like a hodgepodge of thousands of rotten smells.

The first thing that rushed into her nose was the stench of rotten meat, like meat that had been left out for a long time and had already gone bad and become infested with maggots. The sour smell went straight into her brain, making Qin Jiaojiao's stomach churn.

Next, there was a pungent smell of feces, which was rich and heavy, mixed with a damp smell, as if it was in a cesspool that had been closed for many years and was filled with filth.

The stench dominated her senses, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

There was also a smell of rotten plants mixed in it, as if large tracts of vegetation were rotting and fermenting in a dark and humid environment, emitting a dizzying musty smell. It was the smell of life that had decayed to the extreme, revealing despair and deathly silence.

In the stench, there was also an indescribable strange smell, like the secretion of some unknown creature, fishy and smelly, with a hint of pungent spiciness, which made Qin Jiaojiao's eyes instantly sting and tears flow, and her nasal cavity felt as if it was burned by fire.

A variety of odors intertwined together, forming an all-pervasive miasma that filled every inch of space around her. Qin Jiaojiao couldn't help but cover her mouth and nose, but the stench still penetrated through her fingers, causing her to retch.

She coughed desperately in the darkness, trying to cough the stench out of her lungs, but with every breath she took, she only inhaled more disgusting smell.

The stench seemed to have a physical form, tightly wrapping around her and making her fall into extreme fear and despair. She didn't know what kind of horrible place she had fallen into.

"I...I can't do that!" Qin Jiaojiao thought in despair.

On the other side, the moonlight was like water, sprinkling on this quiet camping site.

Tents are scattered around, casting shadows in the night.

Zhao Kai crouched down and tiptoed towards Chu Tingting's tent, looking left and right with every step, as if he was afraid that his secret action would be discovered.

When he got outside the tent, he cleared his throat nervously, then lowered his voice, his tone full of flattery: "Tingting, you know what? I saw you observing by the stream today, you looked like a fairy descending to earth. I was thinking about you all day and had no appetite for food."

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together like a fly eating the rice on the table.

Moreover, his eyes kept glancing into the tent from time to time, as if he was expecting an immediate response. This only made people feel that he was a reincarnated fly, which was disgusting!

Seeing no movement in the tent, Zhao Kai licked his dry lips and continued, "Tingting, I really care about you very much. As long as you are happy, I will do anything for you. Look at how beautiful the moonlight is tonight. Let's chat together."

He waited for a while, but still didn't hear Chu Tingting's voice. He wondered in his heart, was this a sign of consent?
Girls are all shy, let alone a goddess like Chu Tingting? She would definitely not be willing to take the initiative.

Boys should take the initiative, not to mention who he is? He is Zhao Kai!
There was no girl he was afraid to take the initiative against.

I guess Chu Tingting also likes his domineering nature, right?

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth slightly raised and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Zhao Kai couldn't contain his excitement any longer. He gently unzipped the tent with both hands and slipped inside.

But when his eyes adjusted to the darkness in the tent, he found it empty and there was no sign of Chu Tingting.

For a moment, the smile on Zhao Kai's face froze, and his eyes were full of disbelief.

He frantically searched the tent for a few times, as if he still hoped that Chu Tingting was joking with him and hiding in some corner.

But the fact is, there was no one in the tent except for some simple daily necessities.

Zhao Kai's face turned red instantly, as if he had been slapped hard in the face.

He clenched his teeth and clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.

The anger in his heart suddenly rose up, and he felt like he was being fooled like a fool.

Zhao Kai, angry, suddenly unzipped the tent and climbed out using his hands and feet.

Standing outside the tent, he was breathing heavily, his eyes wide open, staring at the tent fiercely, muttering: "What's going on! How can we go out in the middle of the night?"

Zhao Kai paced back and forth, thinking about waiting for Chu Tingting.

After waiting for a long time, Zhao Kai looked around, but there was still no movement, so he had no choice but to leave.

Zhao Kai returned to the boys' camp area and saw his tent. He felt even angrier and didn't want to go in for a long time. He even kicked the stones next to him from time to time to vent his anger and grievances.

At this moment, Chu Tingting was in a quiet rose bush.

She held the flashlight tightly in her hand, and a beam of pale light swayed in the darkness, barely illuminating the narrow path in front of her.

(End of this chapter)