Chapter 131 Worm Valley

The night wind is picking up.

Another flurry of ice chips began to fall.

It hits trees and rocks, making a crackling sound.

Following the marks on the map, the team stopped at an abandoned jade mine.

The settlement built by Jade Factory is still there.

Although they are just some dilapidated stone houses, they are already rare overnight accommodation conditions for people who have traveled long distances.

"Hey, there's something good!"

"Good boy, you are so big."

"Be careful, don't get caught in it!"

Several low shouts came from not far away.

Then there was the sound of Cang Langlang drawing his sword.

Not long after, several young people with happy faces dragged a python out of the hibernating mine.

Wei Xin screamed and subconsciously covered her eyes.

Under the light of the fire, Wei Tao couldn't help but look slightly sideways.

This big snake is thicker than a bucket and must be at least ten meters long from head to tail. It is not known what it eats to grow to such a size.

Unfortunately, its luck was not very good.

It can only be turned into barbecued meat and eaten by them.

Wei Tao personally took action and skillfully peeled off the skin and picked out the flesh.

Then sprinkle with salt seasoning and roast on the campfire.

On top of another bonfire was a large iron pot.

Qu Shang took two Qingshan Club disciples, unloaded a box of medicinal materials from the carriage, selected several medicinal materials and added them to the pot.

He also explained to them from time to time, "Snake meat removes wind and dampness, activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis, reduces swelling and relieves pain. It can be made into snake soup with suitable prescriptions, which is most suitable for consumption in this situation."

Soon after, Wei Xun came over with a soup basin and gave Wei Tao a bowl of meat soup.

Wei Tao drank it slowly.

His body suddenly felt warm, and even his qi and blood began to circulate spontaneously.

"This soup is good."

He exhaled a breath of hot breath and handed the bowl to Wei Xin.

"This is the nourishing qi and blood soup prepared by Sister Qu Shang herself. There are many medicinal materials in it."

Wei Xin smiled and added specifically, "What we drink is mixed with a lot of water. My little brother, this pot is original, with a lot of extra things added."

The pot of snake soup was quickly finished by Wei Tao. Just as Wei Xiang was about to get up and clean it up, Qu Chang snatched it away and took it to the side of the carriage to get water for washing.

"Sister Qu Shang is really nice. Not only does she not have any airs, she also understands everything.

Unlike me, who can’t even recognize words, others can only identify herbs and polish jade..."

Wei Xing looked at that slender figure, and there seemed to be little stars popping out of her eyes.

"But my brother Tao is even more powerful. As long as I have my little brother by my side, even in such a wilderness, I am not afraid at all and feel very at peace."

"Oh, Sister Qu Shang just said that this place has been managed by Jade Workshop before.

However, just a year ago, a large number of workers who were cutting stone and mining jade here disappeared. The Zhou family sent martial artists to find out the reason, and the mineral veins were barren, so they were gradually abandoned."

"I understand. Sister, please go get some sleep. We will be on our way again soon."

Wei Tao threw a few firewood into the fire, stood up and walked outside.

"Sir." Shang Bian happened to be coming back from outside with a few people.

"Just now, my subordinates led people to patrol the surrounding areas and discovered some strange things."

"What weird thing?" Wei Tao stopped and looked through the flying ice shards towards the mountains in the distance.

"There were a lot of strange flying insects in the valley just ahead. I didn't dare to get too close, so I hurried back."

"insect?"

Wei Tao frowned slightly, "Is that valley on our route?"

Shang Bian sighed, "If we don't pass through the valley, we have to retrace our steps from here and make a big circle."

"You go eat something first, and then take me to have a look." Wei Tao stood up.

Shang Bian shook his head and said, "I won't eat anymore. On the way back, my subordinates always felt that there was something strange about that place."

He paused and slowly exhaled a white breath, "If there is danger, we'd better go back and find another path."

"You stay to organize their vigilance and be ready to go at any time."

Wei Tao waved his hand and called the young man who was patrolling with Shang Bian, "Xiao Dongqian and I will go."

The valley is not far from the abandoned mine.

It's only about three to five miles away.

The two of them were very fast, and they reached the valley in less than half a cup of tea.

"Where are the bugs?"

Wei Tao stopped and his eyes fell on the stone wall not far away.

Large areas of dark green moss extend out, with large and small black mushrooms growing in the middle.

Moss appears in moist areas.

This is normal.

It is normal to find wild mushrooms outside.

When he was collecting medicinal herbs in the Cangmang Mountains, he would often bring some mushrooms home and boil them in some coarse salt water to make a rare delicacy.

But now it is a freezing cold winter, and you can still see mushrooms growing lushly, which is a little unusual.

Wei Tao slowly stepped forward and squatted down next to the nearest mushroom.

Xiaodong followed behind, wondering, "What about those luminous flying insects? Why can't I see any of them?"

Um!?

Wei Tao's eyes suddenly condensed.

"Xiaodong."

He held his breath and concentrated, calling softly.

"What are your orders, sir?"

Xiaodong held the handle of the knife tightly and looked around cautiously.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiaodong suddenly became nervous and stared at the black mushroom that was slowly unfolding in front of him.

"Sir, this mushroom is actually moving!"

Wei Tao gently exhaled a breath, stood up and took two steps back, "Stop talking."

The two of them were silent and motionless.

Apart from the howling cold wind, there was no other sound in the valley.

The mushroom bloomed in front of me like a flower, then shrank back silently.

After taking a few breaths, Wei Tao moved his toes slightly and picked up a piece of gravel.

There was a crisp sound that echoed in the valley.

He waited in silence, observed carefully for a moment, then coughed lightly, "Xiaodong."

"grown ups……"

Just as Xiaodong spoke, his pupils suddenly shrank, "Sir, these mushrooms are moving again!"

His voice was extremely low and slightly trembling, "The wind doesn't move, the stone doesn't knock. Only when we talk can these mushrooms stretch and bloom."

Wei Tao said, "Give me your knife."

Taking the long knife, he slowly reached forward.

The moment the scabbard was about to touch the black mushroom, Wei Tao's expression suddenly changed.

boom!

Qi and blood suddenly exploded, and the muscles swelled.

The sand and gravel on the ground exploded. He reached out and grabbed Xiaodong and stepped back suddenly.
To be continued...