Following Zhang Ning's movements, a fishy smell spread out and filled the entire platform.
659 frowned and took a half step back involuntarily.
The light green data stream quickly flashed across the transparent mirror, reflecting in the young man's deep eyes.
"Similar substances have been searched and relevant data are being presented."
Three seconds later, several search results were displayed on the monocle.
"Adaptation material one: poisonous anaconda snake gall, appearance compatibility is 97%, smell compatibility is 99%"
"Adaptation material two: giant mouth toad skin, appearance compatibility is 62%, smell compatibility is 54%"
"Adaptation material three: Level 5 scales, appearance compatibility is 32%, smell compatibility is 94%"
After browsing the data displayed on the lens, combined with Xiaoyi's previous description, 659 suddenly became clear.
Thinking about it, the black thing in Zhang Ning's hand must be the ground poisonous anaconda snake gall.
Watching the other person's fingers covered with black snake gall foam, he then spread it on his legs with a grin on his face.
After smearing the wound, he took a small piece and put it into his mouth.
When he swallowed it, Zhang Ning's face wrinkled up.
659 raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Is this the gallbladder of a poisonous anaconda?"
"Yes, it can effectively alleviate the erosion of toxins. It's a pity that the fist-sized snake gallbladder can only be used so much. If I am not injured, this snake gallbladder can be exchanged for a lot of credit points..."
A smile appeared on Zhang Ning's face. Even though he was in a harsh environment, his optimistic attitude remained unchanged.
659 is very clear. According to the data in the lens, if he wants to cure the poisonous anaconda's venom, he must swallow the mutated snakeberry.
However, judging from the current situation, it is difficult to escape, so the mutant snakeberry should stay back a little.
Watching Zhang Ning in silence as he finished taking the medicine, 659 turned his gaze to the distance again.
"Although I haven't seen the general-level zombies you mentioned, the strange behavior in the snake nest can also explain some problems. What are you going to do next? Are you just waiting to die on this water tower?"
In fact, 659 asked this question just to get more information from Zhang Ning.
After all, he has even seen shadow bugs with an Omega level life energy level, and he really doesn't have much fear of general-level zombies with only a dozen followers.
With such a small group of zombies, it is estimated that the level of general-level zombies will not exceed level three.
Based on 659's experience, a shot of ball lightning is enough to solve the problem.
If it really can’t be solved, let’s do the second shot!
After all, a useless third-level general may not be as threatening as two third-level horses.
Facing 659's inquiry, Zhang Ning not only showed no anger, but a mysterious look appeared on his face.
I saw him carefully putting away half a bag of snake bile foam and speaking confidently.
"It's impossible to wait to die. It's impossible to wait to die in this life~"
"I'm waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to escape the surveillance of general-level zombies!"
"A chance to escape the surveillance of general-level zombies?"
659 became very curious.
After all, according to Zhang Ning, if they are really targeted by general-level zombies, it is usually difficult to escape unless they deal with the opponent.
Because even if they escape in a physical sense, it is difficult for them to guarantee that they will not be traced by general-level zombies.
If the monster discovers the entrance to the dungeon, not only will the two of them not survive, but they will also have to bear the crime of destroying the last fire of mankind before they die.
"Yes, if possible, I would like to take little Ada's body back..."
The smile on Zhang Ning's face suddenly froze, and there was uncontrollable sadness in his eyes.
"Oh? Is that the first-level ability user who came out with you?"
"Yes, he is a kind-hearted young man. He is only twenty-four years old...I was probably about the same age when the disaster broke out. In the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed..."
Feeling the ruthless passage of time, Zhang Ning began to tie the bandage on his leg.
Along with his movements, the rancid smell that filled the air slowly faded.
"Tell me more about your plan."
659 looked into the distance again. Through the scarlet moonlight, he seemed to be able to see a few more shadows in the small woods to the east.
"First of all, you have to know that there are snakes in the snake nest, right?"
As he spoke, Zhang Ning kept moving his hands, carefully bandaging the wound on his leg.
Although the surrounding temperature had dropped to below zero, his face did not show much discomfort.
"Yes, but when I came, I only saw traces of snakes and didn't encounter a mutant snake."
659 responded calmly, with no intention of urging the other party.
After all, in his eyes, the general-level zombies that prevented Zhang Ning from returning to the dungeon were not a threat at all.
In other words, 659 is a bit bloated at the moment.
"The temperature is so low now, and snakes are cold-blooded animals, so it's normal to not see them."
After tying the bandage on his leg, Zhang Ning put his hands in front of his mouth, took a breath of hot air, and then rubbed them vigorously.
"Those mutated creatures are hiding in their nests in the ground and entering a semi-dormant state. They will not come out again until the night passes and the temperature rises..."
Just as Zhang Ning said, the night in the Red Moon World is very long, six hundred and fifty standard hours.
As midnight approaches, the temperature gets incredibly low.
For those mutated snakes, it was like a short winter.
But what is the connection between the semi-dormant mutant snake and the general-level zombies stuck in the woods?
Is it possible that general-level zombies, like these mutated beasts, fall into dormancy when the temperature drops to a certain level?
659 recalled the information about zombies in his mind, but could not find any information related to 'hibernation'.
Zhang Ning was not aware of the storm of thoughts in 659's mind, so he still explained at his own pace.
"Originally, little Ada and I had already hunted four black scales at dusk and were preparing to return to the dungeon."
"But little Ada said he was getting married and needed a lot of credit points..."
Hearing this, 659 raised his eyebrows.
"So you took the risk and stayed in the snake's nest for a while?"
"That's right." Zhang Ning nodded and breathed into his hand.
"It was because of staying here longer that little Ada died..."
659 tried to follow Zhang Ning's thinking, but the other party kept laying the groundwork and did not highlight the key points of the incident.
"...As night approaches, the temperature drops. Based on your previous description, the activity of snakes should weaken. Is it possible that your companions were killed by general-level zombies?"
"No, little Ada was bitten on the calf by a poisonous anaconda and dragged to the ground..." Zhang Ning answered, a trace of sadness flashed in his brown eyes.
"Uh... okay, can you talk about the key points..."
659 has lost his patience. Although he is not in a hurry to leave, it does not mean that he likes the other party's procrastinating narrative style.
However, Zhang Ning did not cooperate with him. He put away the sadness on his face and continued. .
"After little Ada was dragged away, in order to save him, I followed him into the hole..."
Having said this, Zhang Ning paused and suddenly gave up in a coquettish manner.
"Do you know what I saw in there?"
"What?" A trace of helplessness flashed across 659's face.
"A royal mutated creature in the stage of metamorphosis—the cockscombed viper!"
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While 659 was stunned, a string of light green characters crossed the mirror in front of his right eye.
"Adapted organisms have been searched and relevant data are being presented."
"Biological serial number: 748"
"Biological code: Cockscomb iron-headed viper"
"Description: Viper mutant, which is essentially a pure virion organism, a carnivorous reptile, with a comb-shaped fleshy tumor on the top of its head. The snake's head is gray-black, mobile and extremely fast. A mature crested iron-headed viper. It can reach three meters in length, and its main attack method is ambush.”
"Warning: The cockscomb viper moves at an astonishing speed, don't be fooled by its small appearance! Some cockscomb vipers will acquire the ability to mimic scale skin after molting three times, which makes their ambush capabilities even more powerful. "
"Warning: The cockscomb viper is a highly venomous mutant snake, and no corresponding antidote has been found. If you are bitten by it, the injured organ should be removed as soon as possible to prevent the spread of the toxin!"
"Note: This type of creature will have a very small chance of becoming a king branch after molting five times."
"The snake king who has completed the transformation will grow slightly in size, and two pairs of membrane wings will grow on his back. After the seventh molt, he will have the ability to fly."
659 did not hear what Zhang Ning said later because his attention was completely focused on the information.
"Invincibility starts with sacrificing the ancestor"
"It's the king branch again. It should be said that this timeline is indeed the timeline that has come to an end. It's really dangerous..."
Silently complaining in his mind, 659 focused his attention on Zhang Ning's face again.
At this moment, the variant of his great-grandfather was vividly describing the appearance of the cockscombed viper.
"Good guy, do you know how big that thing is? It's more than ten meters tall, and its body is as thick as my waist..."
Probably guessing Zhang Ning's plan, 659 waved his hand and interrupted helplessly.
"So your plan is to light a fire between the Snake King and the general, right? Then while the two are in a stalemate, you can escape on your own?"
"...Uh, yes! Young man, you understand me very well..."
Zhang Ning scratched his messy hair and said with a look of surprise.
"Haha, you don't even know what the relationship between us is..." 659 silently complained a second time in his heart.
However, although he guessed Zhang Ning's plan, he didn't know how the other party planned to implement it.
So after a pause, he asked again.
"What are you going to do? Lead the snake out of its hole? Or lead the corpse into the town?"
Hearing 659's inquiry, Zhang Ning had a mean smile on his face and spoke mysteriously.
"Remember what I said at the beginning, you have to wait for the right time?"
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