Chapter 116: The Calm Forest
Chapter 116: The Calm Forest
To ensure accuracy during reconnaissance, Lin Sai locked her game modules to RPG and hunting simulations. The former provided excellent base attributes, while the latter offered insights into Beastfolk.
As night fell, with the western sky still retaining a hint of twilight, Lin Sai discovered some fresh green footprints in the southern forest.
Having encountered these traces in the Black Mountain World, she knew without a doubt that they belonged to Corrupt Venom Spiders, and their presence was increasing in the south.
Following the trail, Lin Sai soon encountered the web of a Corrupt Venom Spider, causing her to halt immediately.
There was no doubt.
These Beastfolk, with their intelligence, had likely set up an ambush ahead for their prey.
"I can't let you discover me..."
Lin Sai gazed at the seemingly peaceful forest ahead and decisively turned to take a detour.
She flipped through her Hunting Notebook, which also mentioned the Corrupt Venom Spider's sensitive senses.
Even if she tried to move quietly, it might be futile once she got closer.
However, this didn't mean she was out of options.
Lin Sai navigated around the forest, occasionally checking the map to ensure her safety.
Half an hour later, as darkness enveloped the forest, Lin Sai found her target.
"You're it!"
It was a towering Silver Fir, standing tall and robust, likely exceeding fifty meters in height, exuding the grandeur of a mighty tree.
Even in the forest, it stood out, offering a commanding view.
Lin Sai approached.
Whoosh—Clap!
White spider silk shot out from behind her, immediately pulling her up.
With this back and forth, she had climbed eight meters in just a few breaths.
Lin Sai quickly located the spider's sticky spot and climbed to the top of the Silver Fir.
He didn't even need to find a foothold.
Using the spider silk to hang himself on the tree, he gazed into the distant forest.
"I can't see clearly..."
The night forest was pitch-black.
Even with Lin Sai's enhanced perception from the Essence boost, he couldn't discern the details. With the forest's dense trees blocking his view, he could only make out the white of the spider's nest.
But Lin Sai wasn't discouraged. Instead, a smile crept onto his lips:
"Interesting..."
"This thing was just made, and it's already proving useful!"
The next moment, Lin Sai took out the telescope he had crafted a few days ago from his backpack.
He positioned the compact tool in front of his eyes, and the optical instrument immediately brought the distant forest into clear view.
Lin Sai took in the entire scene.
Indeed, Corrupt Venom Spiders were nesting there, but they didn't exhibit strong outward aggression.
These dangerous species, originating from the Black Mountain World, were formidable but had been repelled by the town's Awakened during their previous farm raid, significantly reducing their numbers.
Despite their ability to thrive and reproduce in the forest, it would still take time for their population to expand.
At this moment, the spiders seemed content to guard their territory, continuously trapping and devouring prey within or near their lair, appearing entirely uninterested in external expansion.
"They're still in the early stages of consolidation..."
"Unfortunately, you don't have much time left..."
Lin Sai shook his head slightly. Sitting on a fir branch, he continued observing the Corrupt Venom Spiders' activities.
During the first half of the night, Lin Sai prepared to observe the spiders' movements and summarize their patterns. Later, he planned to venture further into the area of common monsters to conduct similar observations.
After a night of reconnaissance, Lin Sai would return with the intelligence he gathered the next morning, which coincided with the time Andre was set to launch his plan.
...
As night fell and the moon rose high, Lin Sai perched on a tree, witnessing the spiders' ferocious hunting scenes. However, they also remained vigilant, defending their territory without any signs of expansion.
After three hours, Lin Sai confirmed that the corrupt venom spiders showed no unusual behavior. He then slid down from the treetop to the ground.
Fortunately, his luck held.
While descending, Lin Sai heard rustling in the nearby bushes. A rabbit darted through them.
Without hesitation, Lin Sai chased after it, grabbing the rabbit by its ears.
The little creature kicked its legs frantically, even attempting to struggle and kick at Lin Sai, occasionally bumping into his forearm with a defiant attitude.
Lin Sai wore a smile on his face.
In his "Hunting Notes," only rabbits and pine chickens had earned the Rank C title, allowing him to understand and mimic their language.
He began to speak:
"
"……"
The rabbit froze, unable to comprehend the situation.
mind too limited to grasp such an unusual reality.
—A clear danger predator, speaking to it, despite not being a rabbit?
Lin Sai continued:
"
"
The poor rabbit, with its limited cognitive abilities, responded almost mechanically:
"
Lin Sai pressed on:
"
The rabbit continued:
"
With the rabbit's confirmation, Lin Sai was even more confident in his judgment.
True to his word, he placed the dazed rabbit on the ground, allowing it to leave:
"
"……"
Once on the ground, the rabbit turned to look at Lin Sai hesitantly for a moment before hesitantly fleeing into the night.
Lin Sai watched the rabbit disappear into the darkness, shook his head with a smile, and resumed his work.
The reconnaissance of the corrupt venom spiders was complete for the first half of the night.
Next, he would head south to investigate the large group of beastfolk Andre had mentioned.
The journey was uneventful.
However, halfway through, as the footprints indicating beast activity in the nearby forest began to increase, Lin Sai had yet to see any Beastfolk.
His ears picked up on some faint sounds before his eyes did, causing his eyebrows to furrow:
"
The sound was markedly different from the Beastfolk activity, sounding more like an argument between two people.
Lin Sai opened his map, revealing two friendly green markers not far from his location.
"
Lin Sai muttered to himself.
He approached without hesitation, intent on discovering what was happening.
(End of Chapter)
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