sbdcsierra Chapter 482 A Bad Guess
Chapter 482 A Bad Guess
As it turns out, when birds get jealous of each other, they might chirp at each other or even fight.
Even if the parties involved intervene to mediate, they will still attack each other with their eyes, while not forgetting to ask Lezhi to judge.
Lezhi, what did he do to deserve this?
"Peace is precious, peace is precious. Sigh, I'm talking to you two. If you really can't handle it, don't fight in front of me. You're making a mess of things everywhere, and I can't eat properly!"
"Chirp chirp..."
“Chirp…”
With the insistence that the birds who chose to stay away from the fight, the peace was temporarily maintained.
As for the behind-the-scenes drama, Lezhi said he was powerless to do anything about it.
He was still completely bewildered by how things had turned out this way.
The birds originally thought it was a good thing that they brought food, and it's understandable that they would be grateful and repay kindness, regardless of their species.
But they failed to anticipate their own unparalleled competitive spirit.
Lezhi didn't want to recall how awkward the atmosphere was when the birds' eyes were fixed on him, asking him to choose his favorite prey.
He even unconsciously softened his breathing.
To have to go through such a chaotic situation at such a young age is simply putting his already limited emotional intelligence to the test.
Fortunately, Coke was reliable and came back in time. Although I felt bad, I figured I might as well use this readily available shield.
The birds seemed to accept Lezhi's choice of cola fairly well, on the surface.
Excluding external factors, internal strife can only arise, and even the pitiful Lezhi cannot remain uninvolved.
The good thing is that he only offered advice, and the birds were relatively obedient, not to the point where violent suppression was necessary.
The meal started off bumpy, but thankfully it was delicious and the ambiance was just what I wanted, which made up for the slight disappointment.
After finishing his meal, Lezhi sat by the pond to enjoy the scenery and digest his food.
When Lei Xiu finished tidying up and came over, he saw him leaning back with his arms behind his back for support, his face facing the sky, basking in the sunlight.
With my calves submerged in the water, feeling the frequency of the rushing water, I felt completely relaxed, a stark contrast to the triumphant Lezhi who had spread his wings to intimidate everyone earlier.
"Be careful, it's cold." Knowing that this temperature wouldn't affect Lezhi, Lei Xiu still subconsciously reminded her. After saying that, he probably found it funny and changed the subject.
What are your plans next?
Although this trip was an unexpected complication, the outcome was good.
Among the species living on the continent of Jormungand, the Treants are probably the fewest in number.
The number of insectoids and birds of all forms is many times that of the treants.
Based on the proportion of tree spirits infected with the shadows, the birds and beasts that came to Zhizhi for treatment twice can only be considered a minority.
The Zerg are nowhere to be seen yet.
Lezhi was also good at calculations; he never thought that simply walking through the entire clan would completely eradicate the shadow.
From the moment the mushroom spawn was first introduced into the aquarium, Lezhi's plan was to proceed gradually.
His previous experience underground was unexpected, but it also allowed him to see part of the truth.
If the mother tree is unwilling to speak, can't he see for himself?
No one knows that Lezhi can now absorb a huge amount of shadows every day through the mushroom sub-mother bodies that are gradually spreading in various places.
The key point is the sheer volume.
And this number is breaking records every day.
The number of shadowy figures in Jormungandr is far, far, far greater than they have ever seen or imagined!
This is no longer just about saving one person or one clan.
After a long silence, Lezhi didn't answer him, but asked something else, "You mentioned to me before about those elders of the tree spirit clan. You said they returned to the mother tree and fell into a deep sleep. Did someone see it with their own eyes, or was it just hearsay?"
Hearing that Lezhi was actually curious about this, Lei Xiu's brow twitched, but he still thought about it seriously and replied, "When they return to the Mother Tree, their people will see them off, and they're not always asleep; they'll wake up occasionally..."
After waking up, some seniors will choose to go back to sleep, while others will contact the clan to gossip about current events, answer questions from juniors, and satisfy their curiosity before going back to sleep.
"Is there no one willing to re-enter the world?"
If you can be curious, it means you're still young at heart. With that kind of mentality, how could you possibly fall asleep peacefully?
Upon hearing this, Lei Xiu paused, "...No, none of the predecessors who chose to return to the embrace of the Mother Tree chose to re-enter the world."
Most importantly, Mu Ming brought the latest news that it had been a long time since the senior had sent any messages; it had been more than ten years since the last time they had contacted the senior.
In the following decade or so, not a single predecessor awoke, which was quite unusual.
The fact that Mu Ming specifically told him meant that he also sensed something was wrong.
They may have noticed it, but they couldn't disturb their senior's peaceful rest based on this speculation.
There seems to be nothing we can do but wait and see.
I never expected Lei Xiu to be such a law-abiding person!
Lezhi glanced at him curiously, but said nothing, her bad premonition growing stronger.
"Get ready, we'll leave tomorrow." Putting aside the worries in her mind, Lezhi decided to take it one step at a time.
No matter how close his guess is to the truth, one thing is certain: the problem with Jormungandr is ancient.
Rome wasn't built in a day, so we can't expect it to be solved immediately.
Since that's the case, let's focus on the task at hand first.
……
Outside the stone forest, Lie Zhao led his men to this place, but ultimately lost track of the birds, beasts, and Le Zhi due to the complex terrain.
But don't panic, this is their territory after all. Soon, the team member responsible for contacting the tribe came to report. Based on the clues recently discovered by the patrol team, he quickly delineated the possible range where the birds and beasts might exist.
"It should be in this area. Lie Zhi, take two men and flank from this side. Keep a low profile and don't make any moves without my orders."
"……Yes."
Seeing his beloved captain's excited, reddened eyes, Lie Zhi suspected that the order not to intervene was merely a restriction on him.
Never mind, he's the boss, so I'll listen to him.
Suppressing their grievances, Lie Zhi and Lie Zhao ran towards the direction he had marked, and along the way they began to spot traces of birds and beasts.
Their eyes met for a fleeting moment, and the next second the group split into two groups, disappearing into the jungle without a sound.
That night, the Five-Colored Stone Forest proved to everyone that the origin of its name was not unfounded.
Red, yellow, green, blue, and purple hues intertwine and reflect on the stone walls, making this area incredibly dreamlike, as if one has stumbled into some fairyland.
The birds didn't find the scenery particularly appealing; they were more concerned about whether there were any threats to their safety nearby.
The bird on night watch is also a nocturnal creature, and it should be the same species as the one Lei Xiu subdued before.
They fly silently, with round eyes and round heads. They look fierce and timid, but once you meet their eyes, you'll know they're not easy to get along with.
Because they have never had a conflict with birds and beasts, most of the tree spirits lack experience in fighting them.
The same applies to the Golden Armor Clan. Lie Zhao's location was very accurate, and he arrived quickly. According to the plan, he and Lie Zhi would each lead a group to guard several key points, so that they could keep the situation under their control without alerting the main force of birds and beasts.
Although Lezhi assured them that nothing would go wrong, they couldn't just stand by and watch, even if it meant the worst.
At least there are people of our own nearby, so if something really happens, we can look out for each other.
He had a good plan, but unfortunately he underestimated the birds' and beasts' reconnaissance abilities and the range of their vigilance.
What he thought was seamless was full of flaws in the eyes of birds and beasts.
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, the birds and beasts launched the first attack.