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Chapter 35: Perilous Journey Through the Deep Mountains, Crisis Strikes Again

Braving dangers in the deep mountains, another crisis looms.

Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan followed closely in Xiong Da's footsteps. The further they went into the mountains, the thicker the fog became, as if the entire forest was shrouded in a mysterious veil.

Sunlight filters through the sparse branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground like leaping sprites.

The birdsong was clear and melodious, yet it carried a hint of the unknown, making one feel uneasy.

Su Yunlan's fingertips were slightly cool. She could feel Xiao Yuhan holding her hand tightly, conveying his silent strength.

Xiong Da walked ahead, his broad back making him appear exceptionally reliable.

As he walked, he would occasionally look back at Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan, his rough voice echoing through the forest: "There are many wild animals in these mountains, so you must stay close to me and don't get lost!" He then pointed to some marks on the ground and said, "Look, these are wild boar footprints, and here, there is wolf droppings. These are common creatures in the mountains, but they are also dangerous creatures."

As Su Yunlan listened, she remained secretly vigilant, glancing around from time to time, trying to memorize the surrounding terrain and environment in order to deal with any unexpected situations.

Xiao Yuhan remained silent, his sharp gaze sweeping around as if searching for hidden dangers.

Suddenly, a bottomless ravine appeared ahead.

The mountain stream is flanked by steep cliffs, with only a few slippery vines hanging down, like fragile lifelines.

Below the mountain stream, mist swirls, obscuring the bottom and giving the impression of unfathomable depth, like a black hole that swallows everything.

Seeing this, Su Yunlan felt a chill run down her spine, and she instinctively gripped Xiao Yuhan's hand tightly.

Xiong Da walked to the edge of the mountain stream, without saying much. He simply grabbed the vines with his strong arms and, like a nimble monkey, climbed down lightly.

He was agile and fast, disappearing into the mist in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Su Yunlan frowned and looked at Xiao Yuhan, whose face also showed a hint of seriousness.

Unlike Xiong Da, Xiao Yuhan did not rush to climb, but first observed the surrounding environment.

He discovered a protruding rock on one side of the ravine that he could use for leverage, and quickly devised a plan.

He took a deep breath, turned his gaze to Su Yunlan, and said softly, "Lan'er, hold onto this rock for now, I'll help you up." His words were firm, and his voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet mountain forest.

Su Yunlan nodded, smiled slightly, and felt a warm current welling up in her heart.

Following Xiao Yuhan's guidance, she carefully climbed up the rock.

Xiao Yuhan held her waist firmly with both hands, like a solid mountain, giving her a sense of security.

After Su Yunlan successfully gained her footing, Xiao Yuhan also began to climb, his movements agile and steady.

He followed closely behind, each grip firm and powerful, as if no obstacle in the forest could stop him.

Xiong Da stood on the opposite bank, watching Xiao Yuhan's every move, a hint of admiration in his eyes.

This cautious and calm attitude made him look at the couple with new respect.

Finally, they successfully crossed the ravine, and the ground beneath their feet became more solid.

Su Yunlan looked around and found that the place was full of all kinds of strange flowers and plants, and the air was filled with a faint herbal fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

She recognized some of them as common medicinal herbs with medicinal value, and her heart couldn't help but flutter with excitement.

She immediately squatted down and began to pick the fruit carefully, a satisfied smile on her face.

Xiao Yuhan silently protected her from the side, constantly scanning the surroundings to make sure there was no danger.

He watched Su Yunlan's busy figure, and suddenly, he caught a strange movement. His brows furrowed slightly, and he said softly, "Lan'er, be careful. It seems there are more than just medicinal herbs here." Although his voice was low, it carried an undeniable warning.

Su Yunlan looked up, and the two exchanged a glance. Their unspoken understanding strengthened their resolve.

In this unfamiliar mountain forest, they not only found hope for survival, but also found strength in each other's company.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, bathing Su Yunlan in a golden glow.

She squatted on the ground, carefully picking the herbs that emitted a faint medicinal fragrance, her movements gentle and skillful, as if she were handling precious treasures.

Xiao Yuhan stood beside her like a guardian angel, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily, not missing a single suspicious movement.

His eyes were filled with tenderness and concern for Su Yunlan.

Su Yunlan would occasionally look up at Xiao Yuhan, their eyes meeting in the air, both with gentle smiles in their eyes.

Without needing any words, they could feel each other's emotions, and a sweet and warm atmosphere quietly spread around them.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the surrounding flowers and plants seemed to sway gently, as if offering blessings to the loving couple.

The air was filled with the fragrance of herbs, and the birds sang sweetly and melodiously; everything seemed so beautiful and peaceful.

Suddenly, a cold voice shattered the beautiful scene, sweeping in like a chilling wind and instantly freezing the surrounding air.

"Big Bear, who are you bringing into the mountains with?" The voice was clearly questioning and displeased, giving off a sense of oppression.

Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan felt the icy aura emanating from Mo Liehu, as if they had been doused with a bucket of cold water, and felt a chill run through their bodies.

The warm atmosphere from just moments ago vanished instantly, replaced by a tense and oppressive feeling.

The two unconsciously stood up, back to back, watching Mo the Hunter warily, ready to deal with any crisis that might occur at any moment.

The air was thick with tension, as if a fierce conflict was about to erupt at any moment.

Ignoring Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan's wariness, Mo the Hunter turned his gaze to Xiong Da and said in an icy tone, "Xiong Da, didn't I tell you not to bring outsiders into the mountains? Did you take my words to heart?" Xiong Da's face also showed an embarrassed expression. He wanted to explain something, but didn't know how to start.

Mo the hunter snorted coldly, then turned his gaze back to Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan, saying in an unfriendly tone, "Since you're here, it proves you have the ability to enter the mountains. Don't cause us any trouble." His gaze swept over the medicinal herbs in Su Yunlan's hand, as if he were plotting something.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold smile playing on his lips, and said, "Since you're here, don't just stand around, go help me find..." He paused, giving Su Yunlan a meaningful look, but didn't finish his sentence.

Mo Hunter's words were like a cold knife, shattering the tranquility of the mountains and casting a shadow over the hearts of Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan.

Su Yunlan felt her palms sweating slightly. She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and quickly thought of a solution.

"Don't panic." Xiao Yuhan sensed Su Yunlan's tension. He gently held her hand and comforted her in a deep and firm voice, as if to tell her that he was there for her.

Xiao Yuhan's palms were dry and warm, bringing Su Yunlan a sense of comfort.

Seeing that they did not respond immediately, Mo the Hunter's lips curled into a mocking smile. He walked slowly to them with his hands behind his back, looking down at them as if they were two lambs to the slaughter.

“I won’t make things difficult for you,” he said, glancing around dismissively before pointing to a dark corner in the distance. “Over there, there’s a herb called ‘Heartbreak Grass.’ If you can bring it to me within an hour, I’ll allow you to continue following me. Otherwise, get out of this forest immediately.”

As soon as Mo Hunter finished speaking, the atmosphere around them seemed to freeze, and the air was filled with tension.

Su Yunlan knew that the Heartbreak Grass was a highly poisonous herb, which was cold in nature and often grew in dark and damp places. It was also extremely difficult to identify, and it was impossible for an ordinary person to find it in such a short time.

Mo the hunter was clearly making things difficult for them on purpose.

Anxious, she quickly recalled the records of the Heartbreak Grass in the medical book in her space, hoping to find clues from them.

Xiao Yuhan silently observed Mo the Hunter, his sharp eyes like those of a cheetah, not missing a single subtle change in his expression.

He knew that the most important thing now was to stabilize the situation and find the poisonous plant to resolve the current crisis.

Su Yunlan closed her eyes, her mind racing through the contents of the medical book.

Suddenly, she remembered the detailed description of the Gelsemium elegans in the book, which specifically mentioned that the back of the leaves of the Gelsemium elegans had fine hairs and that the roots had a special black color.

She suddenly opened her eyes, an idea forming in her mind.

She tugged at Xiao Yuhan's sleeve and whispered a few words in his ear. After listening, Xiao Yuhan's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of approval appeared in his eyes.

Without further hesitation, the two immediately headed in the direction Hunter Mo had pointed.

Su Yunlan squatted down and carefully observed each plant on the ground. She reached out and gently stroked the leaves, feeling the veins on them.

Xiao Yuhan stayed by her side closely, vigilantly observing the surroundings.

Time passed second by second, and a suffocating sense of oppression permeated the mountains and forests.

Finally, Su Yunlan's gaze settled on an inconspicuous plant.

Indeed, the underside of its leaves has fine hairs, and the base also has a distinctive black color.

She was overjoyed and carefully pulled it up by the roots.

When Su Yunlan handed the Heartbreak Grass to Mo the Hunter, his expression changed visibly.

He didn't expect that Su Yunlan could actually find the Heartbreak Grass in such a short time, and that she looked completely unharmed.

His eyes were filled with shock and a hint of barely concealed apprehension.

Mo the hunter took the Heartbreak Grass, examined it carefully, and after confirming that it was genuine, he snorted coldly: "You guys have some skill, but don't think you can be so smug. There are still many dangers in these mountains, so be careful!" After saying that, he ignored Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan and turned to walk into the depths of the forest.

Xiao Yuhan's eyes were deep. He looked in the direction where Mo the Hunter had left, then turned to look at Su Yunlan and said in a deep voice, "Lan'er, he just said that there are still many dangers ahead." His words were tinged with worry, and his gaze was filled with solemnity.

Su Yunlan's heart tightened.

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