608 Mysterious Flames in the Sky (1/2)
”Inferno. As the name suggests, whether it's a human or a beast, anything that comes in contact with this mysterious fire would be set ablaze instantly and turn to ash! But this mysterious fire wouldn't burn any rocks or plants. These are raised by witches and they are used to guard important places in the forest! In other words, Xiangxi Phantom Lord's hideout must be getting close. Besides raising spirits, he must have also specializes in voodoo! At the very least, he's proficient in breeding these beetles! In other words, we may encounter more of these hexes as we proceed.
”If you bump into any of them again, remember not to provoke them! Once they detonate, you must ensure you are nowhere near the flames. I'm sure you're all familiar with the consequences of being in contact with the flames by now.” Chen Xiaobei carefully explained what he knew about the situation.
Everyone heeded the words, bearing them in mind. This kind of lesser known valuable experience could often save lives at crucial moments! Most of them felt grateful towards Chen Xiaobei's advice, changing their perception of him as well.
Of course, those four guys who wanted to set a death trap to Chen Xiaobei were not shaken. Not only were they ungrateful, they turned more hostile towards him!
”Okay! Let's keep moving!”
Luo Puti commanded them in a loud voice, ”Now that we're already getting closer to the hideout of Xiangxi Phantom Lord, we shouldn't be separated anymore. We all have to be aware as this is not a drill!”
The divisions were vigilant; all ready for combat and assembled. As they proceeded, the atmosphere was surprisingly calm and uneventful.
After a while, they stumbled upon a door built on a stone wall. Judging from the erosion by the wind and frost, the stone door was estimated to be hundreds of years old.
”I'm going to take a look.”
Lin Nutao impatiently stepped forward.
He was no fool. Making use of his training experience in Jianghu, he observed the door for a moment. After deciding that there was no danger, he slowly approached the side of the stone gate.
He was absolutely not a foolhardy boorish person. He used his experiences of training in Jianghu first. After observing it for a few times and confirmed that there was no danger, he then slowly approached the side of the stone gate. He stretched his arm to push it twice but the stone door did not budge.
*Boom!*
Lin Nutao calmed down and concentrated his True Qi in his palm and pushed it forward! His tremendous strength caused the door to collapse and shake the mountains.
”What are you doing?!” demanded Chen Xiaobei who was shocked.
”Are you blind? Can't you see that I'm opening this door?” Lin Nutao responded nonchalantly.
”I've said it earlier, remember not to provoke the Infernal Flying Beetle! You made such a loud commotion, as though you're seeking death!”
Anxious, Chen Xiaobei was on high alert looking around as he shielded Luo Puti behind him.
”Heh, after identifying some voodoo bug you think you're the greatest?” Lin Nutao smiled scornfully. ”I've been walking in Jianghu for a decade and I recognize all kinds of traps. I've never missed a sight of those traps. If there's danger, I would already have discovered it first!”
”That's right!” Lin Qisi quickly boasted, ”Earlier, when Shixiong Lin went to Demonic Tribe's Thousand Traps Temple alone, he managed to went through hundreds of trap, unharmed. In the end, the elder of Demonic Tribe was captured alive! As compared to Thousand Traps Temple, this cave is nothing!
Hearing all that, Chen Xiaobei was not relieved. He sternly said, ”As I said earlier, those Infernal Flying Beetles specializes in guarding important places! Since that door was easily broken, this proves that we are surrounded by dozens of those Infernal Flying Beetles in hiding!”
”Tsk!” Wang Poqiong glared at Chen Xiaobei then put on a fake smile. ”Everyone has eyes, if there is such a thing of that flaming beetle, can it still not be seen? I only see a know-it-all in front of me who is begging to get everyone to respect him!”
”I'm acting like I know everything? Well, that's the least of my concern. I'm afraid that you wouldn't know when you will die!” Chen Xiaobei blinked and immediately opened his clairvoyant eyes! Since there was no abnormality seen on the surface, the danger must be hidden in the dark!
With a false smile, Ouyang Jingxin said, ”Young one, you really don't have to be too nervous! Brother Lin is always super sensitive to danger and his judgments are not wrong! What's more, those cursed bugs may be from another place, it's not certain that Xiangxi Phantom Lord raised them.”
Everyone nodded in agreement. They all believed in Lin Nutao's experience and thought that Chen Xiaobei was overreacting.
Luo Puti could not help but whispered, ”Xiaobei, aren't you a little too agitated? I don't sense any danger either…”