Animal Detective

Chapter 458 Primeval Forest
After the discussion, we reported on the proposed solutions while having a hearty meal.

After finishing their meal, the group immediately set off.

Shen Xin's group headed straight for Hudian Township and entered the mountains from there.

Before, I was just wandering around Dehong, and all I saw was a mountain.

I also heard from Pan Wenhai and the others that this area is all primeval forest.

At that time, Shen Xin did not have a precise concept of primeval forests.

I've been to quite a few forest parks.

But once you actually enter these continuous mountain ranges on the border, you realize what the so-called primeval forest is really like.

After arriving in Hudian, the group headed northwest along the winding mountain road.

It was only a little past eight in the morning, and the mountains were still shrouded in mist. Various unnamed trees stretched outwards, threatening to cover the road.

Traveling through it is like entering an unknown world; apart from the sound of the engine, there is no other sound.

Just when Shen Xin thought this was the primeval forest, a small village appeared among the mountains ahead.

But the journey didn't end there after we arrived at the village.

In Huang Delin's words, it's still a long way off.

Here, there are no proper roads anymore, only winding paths through the mountains, overgrown with weeds.

They drove straight to a place where cars couldn't go.

Everyone got out of the car.

Pointing to the dense forest hidden in the clouds, Huang Delin explained, "This place is actually still considered the outer perimeter. Our police station has the responsibility of patrolling the border, and every two days they will walk to the boundary marker to patrol the border."

Shen Xin looked at the mountains and forests on the left and right.

The trees are towering, some so thick that several people couldn't encircle them, and they may have grown for hundreds of years.

As far as the eye can see, the branches are gnarled and strong, and the vines are entwined and drooping.

There were also mosses and various unknown ferns, covering every inch of rocks and tree trunks.

It's as if each big tree has been dressed in a coat of moss.

Guo Zhaoyue, the director of Hudian Police Station whom I had met before, also came along. He pointed to the distance and said that their outpost camp was over there.

It's called a camp, but there's nothing there; it's just a regular rest stop along their border patrol route.

It was an open area on the ridgeline, with relatively flat terrain and less dense vegetation. It was located at a high point, offering views of the distant Bawa Mountain and Zhutou Mountain.

Moreover, if drug traffickers really do go through the Bawa Mountain area, they will have to take this route to ambush others in the mountains.

They travel there frequently, so they are relatively more familiar with the area.

At that moment, everyone set off with birdcages, equipment, and supplies.

Accompanying them were special police and armed police, fully armed, numbering in the dozens.

Before going up the mountain, Huang Delin went up to check Shen Xin, Ding Yuwei and the others' clothes.

Before setting off, I made a point of changing my clothes, wearing long pants, long sleeves, and a jacket.

"There are leeches in the mountains, and you never know when they'll stick to you, so you have to tie your cuffs and everything tightly," Huang Delin explained.

Mosquitoes, leeches—you name it, you can find it in the primeval forest.

Shen Xin soon witnessed it as well.

But it's not leeches, it's spicy strips!
The mountain road was rugged; in fact, there was no proper road at all.

Moreover, Guo Zhaoyue also said that at this time, the vegetation grows quickly; a road is cut out and then covered up again in just two days.

We have to rebuild the road.

However, it's clear that he knows this area very well and has an excellent sense of direction.

Anyway, once Shen Xin entered, he was completely disoriented.

Because the treetops are so high and dense, sunlight can't penetrate, so even during the day, the forest still feels quite dark.

It's still cold.

The air around us was incredibly fresh; taking a deep breath felt like it moistened our lungs.

But I could feel the chill.

After all, it's over two thousand meters above sea level.

Shen Xin walked in the middle of the group, with Ding Yuwei walking in front of him. When they encountered difficult sections, Shen Xin could lend a hand.

Just as Shen Xin was passing by a small tree, a young armed police officer walked behind him.

Real guy.

I just asked, and he's only 25, the same age as Shen Xin, but younger than Shen Xin by birth month.

He was wearing tactical gloves, and with lightning speed, he reached out and grabbed something from the left side of Shen Xin's head.

Shen Xin instinctively turned his head, his eyes widening instantly.

Without anyone noticing, he found himself holding a snake in his hand.

It's about the thickness of a finger and green all over.

He had a very precise grasp, squeezing the snake's head slightly below its head, so the snake's mouth was open.

Moreover, after he grabbed it, he didn't let go immediately, but kept his arm outstretched.

So Shen Xin was right next to it and could clearly see the snake's fangs, a chilling feeling shooting straight to the top of his head.

The armed police officer even took the snake closer to examine it, then grabbed the tail that was already wrapped around his arm with his other hand, shook it off, and threw it far away.

"Don't be afraid, it's a bamboo viper, no one will die." He grinned, revealing a set of yellowed teeth.

Shen Xin nodded stiffly.

I'm quite afraid of snakes.

Last time a snake got into the police dog base, it scared everyone quite a bit, and they almost called the fire department.

Also, the combination of "bamboo leaf green" and "it won't kill you" sounds so incongruous.

Because of this little incident, the line stopped for a moment.

Huang Delin also reminded Shen Xin and the other "outsiders" to be careful and to stay away from small trees and bushes when walking. That way, even if they were bitten on the foot, being far from their head would make the situation less serious.

It doesn't feel like I'm trying to comfort someone.

The team starts again.

"Thank you."

Shen Xin turned to thank him before asking the young man his name.

"Li Niu".

He grinned, noticing Shen Xin's strange expression, and said, "My dad named me hoping I would be exceptionally awesome, and it is. Look at me, I've only been in the army for a few years, and I've already made it into the special forces."

His face was full of pride and joy.

This group of people was a special forces team, elites.

Shen Xin quickly gave him a thumbs up and chatted with him for a few minutes.

When asked if he had ever been on a mission, he said yes, in the mountains, and that he had even personally killed a drug dealer.

When he said this, his face was calm, showing only the confidence that justice had been served.

After walking for more than an hour, the group arrived at their destination.

Just as Guo Zhaoyue described, it was a relatively open area with sparse trees.

Huang Delin pointed to the undulating mountain peaks in the distance and introduced that the area was Bawa Mountain.

As far as the eye can see, there are only mountains; nothing else can be seen.

No wonder cracking down on drug traffickers is so difficult; in places like this, you feel like you'll be skinned alive if you don't die.

Li Niu and his team began setting up camp and installing communication antennas in the trees.

For the next few days, everyone will stay here.

The main reason for venturing deep into mountainous areas is the communication distance.

There is absolutely no cell phone signal in these mountainous areas.

We discussed this issue in a meeting last night, and the solution is to include communication equipment and enhance the radio frequency antenna.

Then, a miniature signal terminal is attached to the bird's leg.

Their size and weight are acceptable; they shouldn't affect their flight.

This allows for communication over a distance of more than ten kilometers, covering border areas.

The key to the mission is Shen Xin.

Huang Delin couldn't help either, and could only watch Shen Xin with longing eyes.

Shen Xin didn't even have time to catch his breath before he quickly joined Ding Yuwei in the work.

Shen Xin brought an airplane and a teddy bear.

Wear a helmet and attach a communication module.

The plane shook its legs, looking a little awkward.

Shen Xin grabbed him and warned, "Airplane, don't you dare let me down or disobey orders, or I'll have Teddy deal with you."

I deliberately brought the plane with me because I was afraid it wouldn't obey me.

The plane turned its head to look at the self-assured and elegant Teddy, and spoke in human language: "Fear."

The people around were amazed.

It's not just that the mittens can speak, but also because they understand.

Shen Xin ignored him and continued, "Repeat your task."

The plane spoke clearly: "Looking for someone."

His inner thoughts also confirmed that he understood his mission.

She glanced at Ding Yuwei and gave her an OK sign.

Shen Xin didn't hesitate. He stuffed a piece of food into the airplane's mouth, waved his hand, and signaled that it was time to go.

With a flap of his wings, he soared into the sky.

Shen Xin immediately went to the laptop; the antenna had already been set up and connected to the command center.

The map data for the software has been imported.

On the map, a red dot immediately appeared indicating the presence of the gray plane.

"Airplane, head north."

Shen Xin quickly gave the order.

In the distance, an airplane flapped its wings and obediently flew north towards Bawa Mountain.

This place is like a command center. After it was set up, the four seasons in the Wuyashan area to the south were also launched simultaneously and connected to the software.

Shen Xin remotely activated the helmet for all four seasons.

A video pops up.

You can see that Siji is also in the mountains right now, locked in a cage. Outside the cage, there are also special police, armed police, and Lianjiang's colleagues.

As required, they didn't get too close; the two of them stood guard beside the cage, curiously watching the four seasons.

Shen Xin immediately notified them that the Four Seasons could be released.

It was clear that the person on the other end was full of curiosity, but they didn't ask any questions and simply opened the cage as requested.

"Four seasons, let's set off."

Shen Xin's order was clearly transmitted dozens of kilometers away.

Those that obey the seasons will take off immediately.

With the view rising higher, the mountains and forests are all at your feet.

Shen Xin did not hesitate and gave the order to search the target area.

(End of this chapter)