Chapter 238 Prejudice
This area, just looking at the appearance, is not dangerous at all.
The psychedelic soul grass looks like green seedlings, growing randomly in the jungle, with soft leaves that sway in the wind.
There are also clusters of blue wind chimes around.
In the darkness, there are soft blue lights twinkling like stars, dreamy and illusory, like the Milky Way in summer.
The fallen leaves are spread on the ground like a soft carpet. The dazed people are talking in their dreams, immersed in beautiful dreams, forgetting all their worries, and slowly walking to the end of their lives.
"call--"
Su Xia activated the mecha's built-in air supply system, and the alloy shells of the mecha's two arms retreated, revealing black air vents.
As the strong wind blew, the dead leaves on the ground flew everywhere, and the broken leaves and dead branches were blown far away, exposing the obscured scene below.
Those were skeletons that had long since rotted away.
The soft picture shattered and instantly turned into a horrifying hell scene.
These alien plants have no weapons, but their methods of killing are more terrifying than ordinary weapons.
Su Xia controlled the mecha to move forward, with the gas protection system turned on 24 hours a day. He slowly walked into the area, approaching the man who seemed to be sleepwalking little by little.
He did not wake him up directly, but controlled the arm of the mecha, grabbed the man by the collar with his big hand, like picking up a chicken, and then turned and left.
A few minutes later, Su Xia arrived at a safer area.
He dropped the man in his hand and carefully checked his data panel.
【Name: Sun Lang】
[Race: Human]
[Camp: Neutral Camp, Zero Point Tavern]
[Psychic Level: 4.4]
[Titanium particle level: Level 41]
【……】
[Psionic Talent: Luck]
[Character description: This is an extremely lucky man. He often picked up money when he was a child, and often saved his life when he grew up.]
[Sun Lang loves adventure and likes to explore the mountains and wilderness after the advent of psychic power. He has encountered high-level monsters many times, and has been in and out of various insect nests all year round. He has even explored the base of the mechanical tribe. He encounters at least ten life-and-death crises every year, but he can always turn danger into safety.]
[Yesterday at noon, Sun Lang received a secret rescue mission from the human resistance organization "Dragon City". He learned that the mission was "extremely dangerous", so he gladly accepted it. After entering the target area, he accidentally got lost and inhaled the poisonous gas of the psychedelic soul grass... Fortunately, he met the legendary commander Beifeng who also came to rescue people...]
[Friendly, likes to make friends during adventures]
[Danger level: Low]
This guy's identity is not quite what Su Xia thought.
He is actually a member of the Zero Point Tavern.
The biggest advantage of the neutral organization, Zero Point Tavern, is that it does a good job of keeping secrets, so both the human race and the mechanical race have connections with this organization.
It is normal for Longcheng to have a special channel to connect with taverns.
"Even a level 4.4 psychic creature can be trapped here. This poison gas is quite powerful. It would be great if we could collect it."
The poisonous gas of the psychedelic soul grass is invisible and intangible, colorless and odorless. Collecting and storing it is a big problem. Su Xia can only think about it for now.
His eyes moved to the man's talent and lingered for a moment on the word "lucky".
This kind of talent was the first time he had seen it .
Luck is also something that cannot be seen or touched, but it is very useful at critical moments.
If you are extremely lucky, even if someone points a gun at your head, the other person's bullet will jam.
On the other side of the Earth , there are some people who are born with particularly good luck, as if there are higher-dimensional lives that have placed all kinds of surprises on their life paths. Currently, this can only be explained by metaphysics, as science cannot explain it yet.
“Hmm…”
Sun Lang, who was lying on the ground, suddenly twitched and his eyelids trembled, as if he was about to wake up.
There is no poisonous fog in this area and the air is barely fresh.
This guy is a level 4 creature and has extremely strong recovery abilities.
In order to save time, Su Xia left the mecha, took out an antidote made according to the "Interstellar Encyclopedia", and injected it into Sun Lang.
“Ah——”
Sun Lang opened his eyes and screamed.
He was horrified to see that the needle and syringe in Su Xia's hand were even bigger than those used for injections in pigs.
"Please spare my life, I'm just passing by!"
Sun Lang was sweating profusely and his face turned pale. He thought he had been injected with some poison.
"This contains the antidote. You just inhaled the poison gas and fell into hallucinations." Su Xia slowly stood up, shook the syringe, and threw it aside.
“Is… so…”
Sun Lang felt his whole body and found that there was no missing part.
The pants underneath are still intact.
After the initial shock, he rubbed his head and felt a little dizzy. A feeling of nausea came over him, making him feel uncomfortable all over.
Sun Lang knew that this was the aftereffect of poisoning.
Previously, he accidentally ate some poisonous mushrooms in a small city in the southwest. In addition to hallucinations, he also suffered from nausea, discomfort, and headaches.
"Oh, that illusion was too real. I really thought I was back in elementary school." Sun Lang patted his head and sighed sincerely, "I was still planning to debut as a singer, copy all the good songs in the future, and then pursue the goddesses I didn't chase before."
"Can you stand up?" Su Xia asked.
"Thank you...thank you. Let me lie down and rest for a while."
Sun Lang moved around, feeling sore all over, so he decided to lie down.
He knew that his luck had saved him once again, preventing him from dying of hallucinations in the deep mountains and forests.
"My friend, my name is Sun Lang. I am grateful for your kindness. Feel free to call me if you need me in the future."
He looked at Su Xia, his eyes rolling, and said, "You are a good person. You didn't take the opportunity to kill me or take the treasures from me. You are definitely not a mercenary or other killer, and you don't look like someone who has surrendered to the mechanical race. You have a mecha and you are still so young... Are you the legendary commander Beifeng?"
"yes."
Su Xia was not surprised, it was normal to be recognized.
After defeating An Lan in the last battle, Commander Bei Feng’s mecha and photos had spread all over the streets.
In some cities, his wanted photo is posted on the streets and telephone poles.
"I knew that when people from Longcheng disappeared, the resistance organizations in this area would definitely receive the news." Sun Lang exhaled a few times and touched his stomach, trying to suppress the uncomfortable feeling.
Su Xia squatted beside him and asked, "Besides you, is there anyone else in the Zero Point Tavern who has received this mission?"
“I should be more than one.”
Sun Lang had no intention of hiding anything from his savior.
He liked making friends during adventures, and now that he met the legend Su Xia, he was eager to find more topics to talk about.
"On the outskirts of this forest, about half a day's journey from here, there is a hidden branch of the Zero Point Tavern in the southwest area, which is dedicated to receiving members from the northwest area. Many members have come in the past few days, including the only Level 4 creatures in many small cities."
"Is it for the Masked Man?"
"Yes."
Sun Lang nodded and said without reservation, "I just arrived yesterday morning. At that time, there were already more than 20 Level 4 creatures gathered in the tavern. They were all well-known people from all over the place and ranked among the best in the entire continent. It is rare to see so many Level 4 creatures."
The hunt for the masked monster brought a rare grand occasion to the Zero Point Tavern.
In addition to the fourth-level creatures, there are also a large number of third-level creatures.
Psychic creatures are also made of flesh and blood after all.
Even if he absorbed some more titanium an particles to strengthen his own strength, his body strength could at most be comparable to that of the wild beasts and monsters in the wilderness . Ultimately, he could not withstand the bombardment of firepower.
"Third-level creatures, second-level creatures, and even many beginners. Anyone who has some confidence in their ability to kill people, such as sniping, traps, stealth, and poison, has come to try their luck."
Throughout history, there have been many cases of fourth-level creatures being killed by lower-level creatures.
Some level 4 creatures were even killed by ordinary people with sniper rifles, and their deaths were quite miserable.
Many killers thought they could be the lucky one, kill the masked man, win the prize worth hundreds of millions, and become one of the next generation core members trained by the Zero Point Tavern.
“But the masked man is not that easy to kill.” Sun Lang sighed, “I’ve seen the scene after the great battle in Yuling City. It was too scary. Even a level 5 creature could not cause such terrible damage. Moreover, a normal level 5 creature could not escape the full-scale hunt of the mechanical race…”
"So you're here to try your luck, too?"
"No, I just want to make friends with the masked man." Sun Lang shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, he appears and disappears like a ghost, and moves like the wind. I don't know where he is now."
As he spoke, he moved again, his face twitching, and enduring the discomfort after being poisoned, he reluctantly sat up from the ground.
Talking while lying down always made him feel disrespectful to the legendary Commander Beifeng, so it would be better to sit up.
The injection of antidote was working and was quickly clearing the remaining toxins from his body.
"However, although I haven't seen the masked stranger yet, I have met the legendary Commander Beifeng. This trip is worth it."
Sun Lang grinned and laughed twice while enduring the pain. He is a very optimistic person.
He said, "When I go back to the tavern, I'll have something to brag about. After all, I was saved by Commander Beifeng. Of course... I'm probably not the only one you saved tonight."
Let’s get back to the beginning.
At about 11:30 yesterday morning, Sun Lang, who was flirting with the female killer in the bar, suddenly received a secret message.
He remembered that besides him, there were more than a dozen level 4 creatures who also lowered their heads and checked their phones at the same time.
If he guessed correctly, those more than ten people received the same message as him.
[Red Emergency Mission]
[Longcheng issues rescue mission]
[This task is for a small number of senior members of the tavern, please keep it confidential]
[Half an hour ago, the Longcheng Exploration Team lost contact in the southwestern mountainous area. The last contact address has been sent to your mobile phone]
[The bounty for this mission is provided by Dragon City, 20 million, and a fifth-level psychic equipment]
[If you are interested in accepting the task, please reply "X" and set off immediately]
【……】
Although the mission stated that confidentiality must be maintained, Sun Lang directly handed his phone to Su Xia.
After all, he was his savior.
Moreover, he knew that Su Xia was a rebel leader, and subconsciously thought that Su Xia was also connected to Longcheng, otherwise he would not have obtained the exact address here.
"Yesterday at half past eleven..."
Su Xia thought about it and realized that at that point in time, he had just finished the simulation and got enough "S" ratings.
But Longcheng did not send any message to the Oasis Camp, preferring to issue a mission to a killer from a neutral organization.
Until Su Xia left, Zhang Fang didn't know what had happened.
It seems that Longcheng has a strong prejudice against Oasis Camp.
If nothing unexpected happens, Shi Sishi and others at the joint camp should have received the news and may be on their way.
"When can we take action?" Su Xia returned the phone to Sun Lang.
"It will be fine right now."
Sun Lang struggled to get up and moved his limbs. He still felt a little sore, but he could move without any problem.
He brushed off the broken dead leaves on his body, took a deep breath, and said, "Commander, this forest is very abnormal. You must be extra careful."
"Yeah, alien plants, you'll just get used to it."
"Alien plants?"
"We'll talk as we go."
"good!"
This forest is indeed dangerous to those who don't understand it.
But as long as you have a thorough understanding and various antidotes, wandering around in there is not a problem.
The two continued on their journey, searching for someone in the dark and vast forest. Su Xia also explained the characteristics of some plants to Sun Lang.
"Try to keep this matter confidential."
"Don't worry, Commander. My mouth is tighter than a rock!"
Sun Lang made a solemn promise. He liked to brag after drinking, but he was selective in his bragging.
Under Su Xia's guidance, he also tried several alien fruits and was pleasantly surprised.
Not long after they walked, they came across a swamp.
Of course, just looking at the surface, you can't tell that this is a swamp area.
There are still trees and fallen leaves ahead, and ordinary people or animals may not notice the danger at all and will just walk straight past.
Even Sun Lang, a fourth-level psychic creature who loves adventure, didn't notice it.
"Watch your step." Su Xia reminded.
"Is there something?" Sun Lang subconsciously thought of a poisonous snake, but he quickly reacted, "Commander, is it a plant that moves slowly?"
"Um."
Su Xia controlled the mecha. A sharp alloy blade with a cold glow popped out from the heavy mechanical right arm and stabbed down fiercely.
There was a click, and the "ground" in front was pierced, and a turbid liquid came out.
There was no solid ground below, but a swamp.
Mobile trap.
This plant likes to grow in swampy areas, where its roots become tangled and cover the surface of the swamp, but leave some hidden traps.
A little cold sweat appeared on Sun Lang's forehead. He didn't expect that this plant was even more insidious than Su Xia described.
Psychic creatures like him are actually not that bad. Even if they step into a trap and fall into a swamp, they can basically break free with their own strength.
Ordinary people are miserable.
Su Xia ordered: "Follow me and watch your step."
"good!"
The two continued to move forward, quickly passing through the area.
During this period, Su Xia suddenly thought - if some alien plants were planted outside the oasis camp, would it be able to provide effective protection?
As long as members with antidotes are sent in regularly to trim the plants and prevent them from spreading, and form a circle around the camp, some uninvited guests can be blocked.
