Was he a snake?
Brilliant scales, a cold body temperature, and sharp fangs~
Lu Mingming made an instinctive judgment based on what she observed.
"But this mark is indeed very special."
Lu Mingming whispered, reaching out to touch the wine-red trident.
The next second, the little cub's small, soft fleshy hand blocked her forehead, stopping Lu Mingming's movement.
The little one seemed to know what Lu Mingming was going to do, shook its head silently, indicating refusal.
"Okay."
Lu Mingming regretfully withdrew her hand. Without understanding the habits and characteristics of other races, it was best to remain respectful to avoid offending their taboos.
"Do you want to eat something? Baby, you didn't eat last night, you must be hungry today, right?"
After speaking, Lu Mingming tore open a box of double-skin milk and fed it to the little one.
The little cub gnawed at the edge of the box bit by bit. The smooth, tender double-skin milk easily slid down its mouth and into its stomach.
The little one's face was expressionless, but its small belly quietly bulged into a round little arc.
Lu Mingming was amused and couldn't help but touch its belly. The texture was almost like soft tofu.
"Mingming, are you ready? We need to prepare to move!"
From a distance, the Dragon Clan leader called out loudly, also making sure Lu Mingming hadn't run into any accidents in the secluded forest.
"I'm coming right back."
Before Lu Mingming could reply, he continued, "As we were traveling, we overheard them discussing something... they obtained a hidden rule?
It said there was a token, labeled number two, in the central area, but their strength was too weak, and they were afraid of encountering strong monsters, so they decided to wait until the competition ended.
So we headed towards the central area, and the next step was to fall into a trap."
"Is that so? That's quite a coincidence."
Lu Mingming pondered.
If it was indeed someone from the Witch Clan, along with Gray Red, the situation would become more troublesome.
She raised her head and made eye contact with the camera.
Through the camera's broadcast, Lu Mingming's moist, raven-black eyes were projected onto the stadium's big screen.
Gud Fen picked up a smile, downed the wine in his cup, his face inscrutable.
With a definite answer and direction, the team gained a goal and motivation.
The cubs were left in the rear, protected by Cheng Shiqin and Hua Xia Duangwei, for easy protection of the little cubs.
Xu Jiajia and Lu Mingming stood in the middle. The Dragon Clan was responsible for clearing dangers at the front, and Hua Yu, with her agile movements, could scout the situation.
The narrow path was brighter and more open than before, with less of the gloomy oppression. At the same time, venomous creatures that hadn't appeared the previous day began to hang from the trees, ambushing them when they weren't paying attention.
The journey was relatively peaceful.
However, even though nothing happened during this period, Lu Mingming's nerves remained taut.
Lu Mingming's sixth sense was always accurate; she felt something dangerous approaching her.
The Dragon Clan leader instructed:
"We are about to approach the central area of the outer perimeter. Although we are still not in the danger zone, this is the area closest to the inner forest. Everyone, remember to protect yourselves."
As soon as he finished speaking, a startled cry echoed from the distance, accompanied by a heavy thud.
"Help! Help! Are there any teams nearby who can help us?! We're going to die!!"
"What's wrong? Did something happen up ahead?"
Cheng Shiqin, standing at the rear, asked. The Dragon Clan leader's brows were furrowed with concern.
"It seems there's something there. Let's go and see."
A rustling sound arose. Lu Mingming clutched her clothes tightly, mobilizing her spiritual power to be ready for self-defense.
As they got closer, the strange sounds became clearer.
The Dragon Clan leader's steps slowly halted, his face filled with disbelief.
"Have mutated animals already appeared?"
Lu Mingming poked her head out to check the situation.
Up ahead—
It was a giant wild boar, about a meter tall, with tough, thick skin and a body as stout as a large water barrel. Sharp thorns grew all around it, resembling sharp long swords.
It was vigorously digging the wet mud on the ground with its thick hooves, its eyes blood red, staring at a tree that would require several people to embrace.
Its hooves stomped heavily on the ground, splashing up a patch of dark dust, and it charged directly at the thick tree trunk.
"Bang—!"
Another violent and muffled impact.
Lu Mingming's pupils constricted sharply, and goosebumps rose all over her body, almost uncontrollably.
This must be a product of a biochemical crisis. What kind of pig is like this!!
"Help!!!"
The team on the tree could barely hold on, their cries echoing throughout the area.