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“So you’re saying that the snake will shrink after it gets bigger?” Shen MO asked.
“Yes…” The man nervously swallowed, stuttering in his explanation, “If it doesn’t eat for a long period of time, the snake will shrink, get shorter, and that’s extremely dangerous! Because it’s hungry! It’ll raid all the houses on the side of the road!”
As he spoke, he seemed to recall the gruesome state of his dead companions, shaking uncontrollably, and muttering under his breath, “They’re all dead…everyone’s dead…”
Bai Youwei rolled her eyes in irritation, “So they’re dead. You’re still alive, right? Stop beating around the bush, be clear!”
Shen MO silently shot her a glance.
With a pout, Bai Youwei snorted and fell silent.
Shen MO then asked the man, “When you and your companions entered the maze, apart from the snake, you also must have encountered the skinny little monsters with big heads, right?”
“Those little monsters…they are the snake’s food.” The man’s expression was filled with even more fear, his lips quivering uncontrollably, “They’re poisonous, can’t touch…will rot…if anyone touches them, they’ll rot! You can’t touch them!…can’t…
His speech was garbled, but they could barely make sense of his warnings.
Bai Youwei frowned at Tan Xiao’s face.
Just now, Tan Xiao had been covered in monster blood, but it seemed alright now, with no signs of disintegration. Was the man lying?… Or perhaps, one would only be exposed to the poison if bitten by the monster?
This place was repulsively nauseating, seriously obstructing her ability to think. She even found breathing painful!
Bai Youwei covered her mouth and nose in irritation.
Shen MO, however, seemed undisturbed. He discussed with the others, “From what I see, there are mainly two threats in this maze. One is the snake that can elongate and shorten, the other is its prey – the little monsters we’ve encountered. If we follow the pattern of the game Snake, we just need to follow the snake once it has grown to a certain point, and we’ll find the exit.”
“But that’s not easy…” Teacher Cheng fretted, “The maze is huge. Trying to follow the snake is too risky – it’s a test of speed and stamina.”
What if they were left behind midway?
What if they were discovered midway?
What should they do if they bumped into those skin-peeling monsters?
What if the exit never turned up? What then?
Shen MO contemplated, then said, “Tan Xiao and I are the fastest. We could try to follow the snake first to scout. If we find the exit, we’ll come back and let you guys know. If we can’t find the exit…”
He paused for a moment, his gaze landing on Bai Youwei’s face, “If we can’t find the exit, we will still hurry back. In the meantime, you should lead the group and stay here, don’t run about.”
Bai Youwei wasn’t keen on separating from him. While she knew her wheelchair was a hindrance, she mumbled resentfully, “…just make sure you guys come back soon.”
Shen MO nodded, reminding her, “If anything happens, discuss it with Teacher Cheng, don’t act rashly.”
Bai Youwei immediately raised an eyebrow, “When have I ever acted rashly? Stop nagging!”
Shen Mo chuckled lightly, then turned to Tan Xiao, “Let’s prepare to head out.”
Tan Xiao nodded, following him out.
Bai Youwei silently bit her lip, watching as the two men entered the front restaurant. They emptied their backpacks, filled them with a small amount of food and water, then picked up their preferred weapons. ‘ She quietly followed them, tugged at Shen Mo’s sleeve.
Shen MO turned around to look at her.
Bai Youwei took a doll out from her bag and pushed it into his hand, murmuring, “Take this with you.”
The moment the doll touched his palm, Shen MO understood its purpose. He squeezed the doll, a slight smile curving his lips, “Looks a lot like you.”
Bai Youwei’s eyes brightened. “Then you could say that you’re bringing me along..”