As Zhang Ning and 659 approached, an unpleasant fishy smell filled the air and crazily penetrated their nostrils.
"Damn, this smells so good..." Zhang Ning covered his nose and muttered softly.
"Where's the fishy smell coming from..." 659 also frowned and asked in a low voice.
After walking in the cave for so long, although the surrounding air smelled of dust, it was generally considered relatively normal.
There is no strong odor or fishy smell.
But now there was a strong fishy smell at this corner, making 659 and Zhang Ning tense up while feeling uncomfortable.
The two of them walked carefully against the wall and soon reached the corner.
When the soft white light passed through the barrier and revealed the picture in the darkness, 659 and Zhang Ning were stunned at the same time.
What is in front of me is not a scary monster, nor is it an empty passage.
But a darkness that cannot be seen to the end!
The soft white light shines on it, as if it has been swallowed up.
After waiting for about a second, Zhang Ning exclaimed in a low voice.
"Damn it, what a big pit..."
"Indeed, we almost took a step forward..."
659 also echoed in a low voice.
The huge crater in front of us was just around the corner. It was probably caused by a local collapse caused by the vibration.
Due to the obstruction of light and shadow, they could not be seen from the angle they came from before.
If Zhang Ning and 659 hadn't moved slowly enough, even if there was light illuminating their path, they would both fall into the pit at this moment.
"Little brother, turn on the light on your arm. You can't see anything..."
Zhang Ning stretched his neck and looked into the pit for a while. After finding that he couldn't see anything clearly, he turned around and spoke to 659.
As soon as he turned around, he realized that something was not right about the expression on 659's face.
"What's wrong, little brother?"
"There's something down there."
659 didn’t talk nonsense and pointed out the facts directly.
Zhang Ning's naked eyes couldn't see clearly what was in the darkness, but 659 could see everything in the darkness clearly through the infrared imaging on the lenses.
Hearing what the other party said, Zhang Ning looked into the pit again.
"Thing? What thing? Mutated snake?"
Apart from the fishy stench in the air becoming stronger, there was no other gain at all.
"See for yourself."
A low buzzing sound sounded, and the white light in 659's left palm slowly increased.
The darkness in front of Zhang Ning was dispelled, and his vision instantly became clear.
This is a huge pit about ten meters deep, and the surrounding walls are covered with densely packed caves of various sizes.
There are more or less some fungi growing in each cave, which reflect dark red fluorescence under the white light.
"Damn it, Snakehead Mushroom!"
With just one glance, Zhang Ning recognized the fungi growing in the cave and subconsciously exhaled.
"Keep your voice down, there are more than just snakehead mushrooms in the pit."
659 reminded in a low voice, moved his left palm, and moved the illumination angle downwards.
Under the caves covered with snake-head mushrooms, there are also a large number of mutated snakes.
"Black scales, poisonous anacondas...and iron-headed vipers..."
Following the light, Zhang Ning's heart sank.
Everywhere he looked, there were intertwined and twisting figures of mutated snakes.
They're mating!
Although it is normal to encounter mutant snakes in the underground house, you must know that it is a cold night outside.
During this period of time, the mutant snake in the underground nest should be in a semi-dormant state.
No matter what happens, you should hug each other to keep warm and reduce the loss of body temperature as much as possible.
How come mating is an activity that consumes a lot of physical energy and cannot maintain body temperature?
"Damn, taking a collective bath...what kind of situation is this..."
Zhang Ning scratched his head, expressing confusion about the situation in front of him, and subconsciously cast a questioning look at 659 beside him.
659 also frowned and replied helplessly.
"You, an experienced wilderness hunter, don't even know what's going on. How can I, a rookie, know this..."
But having said that, 659 still mobilized the analysis function on the monocle to retrieve the situation in front of him.
"Adapted organisms have been searched, organism serial number: 48"
"Biocode: Poisonous Anaconda"
"The adaptive creature has been searched, creature serial number: 748"
"Biological code: Cockscomb iron-headed viper"
"The adaptive creature has been searched, creature serial number: 141"
"Creature code: Black-scaled red-horned viper"
"The adaptive creature has been searched, creature serial number: 1748"
"Biocode: Snakehead Fungus"
…
A series of data flashed across the mirror, but it only presented 659 with relevant information about the creatures it saw.
As for why mutant snakes engage in collective mating behavior, there is no explanation on the glasses.
"There is no record even in the database, which shows that this behavior is abnormal..."
659 thought in his mind, connected the dots with his fingertips, and turned on the recording function on the lens.
While he was moving, Zhang Ning had already finished observing the situation in the pit and spoke.
"Although the snakes below are not dormant, they don't seem to be aggressive. They didn't react at all when your light hit them just now..."
"The passage leading to the outside world hasn't collapsed yet, but I can't walk through it. How about changing the way?"
After saying that, Zhang Ning pointed to the opposite side of the pit.
The light beam moved upward, and it was indeed as Zhang Ning said. The passage opposite the big pit did not collapse, but the road connecting the two sides collapsed.
Without tools, unless one could fly or could go around the bottom of the pit, it would be impossible to reach the other side.
659 pondered for a moment and then spoke.
"Since the snakes below are not aggressive towards us, let's call Li Baiyi over first and think of a way. If we can go directly, don't take a detour."
If the mutated snakes below were just mating and had no intention of attacking them, then the detour option would be more dangerous.
After all, no one can guarantee that a different path will lead to success.
After hearing 659's suggestion, Zhang Ning had no objection. He stuck the giant sword on the ground and turned around to return the way he came.
A few minutes later, he and Li Baiyi, who was carrying the body, arrived at the edge of the pit.
At the beginning, Li Baiyi had an extremely cautious expression on his face, fearing that Zhang Ning and 659 would trick him.
But after discovering that the snakes at the bottom of the pit were only focused on mating, his tense nerves relaxed.
"No wonder there was a large area of gray haze in my perception. It turned out to be a gathering of snakes..."
After explaining with relief, Li Baiyi turned his attention to 659.
"Young hero, how about we take a detour?"
His idea was the same as Zhang Ning's. If there was no way to go at the moment, he would naturally take a detour.
After all, he is a general-level zombie, not a prime-level zombie.
For such a difficult task as flying, you must first satisfy the prerequisite of having wings, right? But 659 just shook his head expressionlessly and directly rejected Li Baiyi's proposal.
"If we take a detour, we will face unknown risks. It is safer for us to go directly."
"Go directly there? How to get there? Is it possible that the technological equipment on your body, young hero, can fly?"
Li Baiyi scratched his head and expressed his doubts.
"cannot."
Unexpectedly, 659 once again gave a negative answer.
"Then how are we going to get there? We can't get there from below, right?"
Li Baiyi's eyes widened, his purple eyes full of shock.
Although the attention of the snake group below is completely focused on the mating behavior, this is also based on the premise that no one will disturb them.
If they waded under and accidentally disturbed the snakes, the consequences would be disastrous.
Just when Li Baiyi thought that 659 would give some constructive suggestions, this mysterious young man just smiled and nodded.
"That's right, we'll go down there."
"..."
A question mark appeared on Zhang Ning's forehead, indicating that he did not understand this way of passing.
Three exclamation marks appeared on Li Baiyi's forehead.
If he guessed correctly, 659 planned to rely on the blue shield on his body to walk through the snake's nest unscathed.
After all, that thing can block his sword moves, so it probably won't be a problem if it's used to isolate the snakes from attacking.
Sure enough, just as Li Baiyi was thinking about it, 659 opened his mouth to explain.
"My Jue ion shield has the function of extended protection. As long as you keep in contact with me, the Jue ion shield can also cover your body."
With that said, 659 put his left hand on Zhang Ning's shoulder.
There was a buzzing sound, and the light blue honeycomb shield quickly covered the two of them like running water.
"Oh, why did I forget that you have black technology..."
Zhang Ning patted his head, and the doubts in his heart suddenly disappeared.
659 He has also seen the effect of this shield, so he is naturally very relieved about it.
"Hehe, I just said that the technological equipment on the young hero has a way."
Li Baiyi had a flattering smile on his face, adjusted the body on his back, and eagerly moved closer to 659.
He looked at the other party expectantly, and at the same time raised his shoulders.
"What are you doing?"
659 looked coldly at Li Baiyi who was approaching and said.
"Uh... Young Hero, what's that, a shield... Don't you plan to use it for me, Young Hero?"
Li Baiyi was stunned and murmured.
"It's not that I won't use it for you. The maximum extension limit of the Jue Ion Shield is two people. Any more will not work."
659 shrugged, looking helpless.
But from Li Baiyi's perspective, the corners of the other party's mouth were slightly raised, as if he did it deliberately.
"Oh...I understand, young hero, you plan to take this big brother there first, and then come back to pick me up, right?"
Li Baiyi forced an awkward smile on his face and asked tentatively.
"No, it's a waste to drive the shield back and forth twice. I don't plan to go back after I go there..."
As 659 spoke, he scratched his chest several times with his right hand.
The light blue shield stabilized on his and Zhang Ning's bodies, and the buzzing sound became steady and powerful.
Looking away from Li Baiyi's face, 659 spoke to Zhang Ning.
"Jump down together one at a time, remember, don't leave my body contact."
"OK……"
