ushernet Chapter 185 Finding the Spirit Stone
Chapter 185 Finding the Spirit Stone
After resting for half an hour, the team resumed their advance under Ruan Mianmian's command.
Ruan Mianmian occasionally glanced at the prompts on the system map, then directed everyone to move forward.
“There’s a big tree ahead. When we get there, we’ll turn left.”
Now he was walking ahead, having been here many times before and was quite familiar with the terrain.
So as soon as Ruan Mianmian mentioned the big tree, Ye knew the location the leader was referring to.
So he led everyone there.
After walking for more than ten minutes, a towering tree suddenly appeared ahead. Its dense branches and leaves grew straight upwards without end.
Ruan Mianmian's mouth dropped open in surprise when she saw the tree. Wasn't that a redwood? It had grown so big!
Sen saw Ruan Mianmian's expression and assumed she was surprised by the tree's height.
But in the Orcish continent, such tall trees are everywhere, so there's nothing surprising about it.
"Ruanruan, is there anything special about this tree? I've seen you staring at it for a long time," Sen couldn't help but ask.
Ruan Mianmian looked back at Sen and said, "Where I used to live, although these trees were tall, none were nearly as big as this one, so I was quite surprised. Also, this tree has medicinal value; it has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, and the bark can be steeped in water to make a drink."
Upon hearing this, the gray wolf next to her asked if she needed to collect some tree bark to take back to the tribe, but Ruan Mianmian said that she didn't need it for the time being.
The group slowly passed through the thick tree, and then walked firmly to the left.
Before long, a striking sight appeared before everyone's eyes: a series of pitted and irregularly shaped rabbit holes, as if they were scars deliberately left by the earth.
"Another rabbit hole. Is this place really only inhabited by rabbits?"
Gray Wolf's already somewhat ferocious face was now filled with anxiety. His sharp eyes were fixed on the rabbit holes, a hint of anger and helplessness flashing in them.
He had been tripping over these holes repeatedly in this area, his sharp claws nearly injuring him several times. His disheveled state fueled an indescribable rage within him.
At this moment, when he saw so many holes in front of him, a nameless fear welled up in his heart, and his scalp began to tingle slightly.
He couldn't help but wonder to himself, what kind of place is this, and why are there so many rabbit holes?
The remaining orcs remained highly vigilant, their eyes scanning every corner like sharp swords, fearing that something unexpected might suddenly happen.
"Okay, this is the place."
A soft yet firm voice rang out, and she gently gestured to the black wolf beneath her to put her down.
The black wolf obediently stopped and carefully placed the soft, fluffy thing on the ground.
The moment her feet touched the ground, she immediately began to intently observe the surrounding soil.
"System, are you sure this is the place? It doesn't look like it to me at all!"
Ruan Mianmian's clear voice was filled with doubt. She looked at the dense forest and intricate bushes around her, along with the numerous rabbit holes, and began to have deep doubts about whether the spirit stone was really here.
She couldn't help but squat down and gently stroke the soil beneath her feet, trying to sense something unusual.
"Don't doubt it. Everything in this world has its unique characteristics, and animals are no exception. They seem to be born with a kind of spirituality, able to keenly perceive changes in their surroundings, and will naturally seek out the terrain that is most advantageous to them."
After repeatedly communicating with the system, Ruan Mianmian decisively instructed Tu Heyuan to begin carefully searching this land.
Not only Tu and Yuan, but other orcs who also loved digging holes responded to the call and joined the search.
They deftly swung their claws, digging deep holes in the ground.
The scene was truly lively and extraordinary!
As for Sen, he had also transformed into his beast form and was quietly lying there.
His massive body was like a sturdy fortress, gently and loosely surrounding Ruan Mianmian in the middle.
On one hand, he was using his own body to shield himself from the possible onslaught of strong winds, creating a relatively safe environment for Ruan Mianmian.
On the other hand, it was also out of a deep desire to protect her, fearing that she might suffer even the slightest harm.
"Ruanruan, are you sure what you're looking for is here?"
Sen looked at Ruan Mianmian with concern and trust in his eyes. He had no doubt about the accuracy of Ruan Mianmian's search for the items. After all, in his heart, Ruan Mianmian was such a magical and reliable person.
However, he was still full of doubts, wondering what the use of the mysterious stone she had mentioned was that made it worth their painstaking search.
“That’s right, the jackal clan dug that stone out of the rabbit hole, which is enough to prove that there must be precious mineral deposits hidden beneath this land. That stone is of great use to me, and I must do everything I can to find it.”
"Keep it up, everyone! We'll be able to dig it up soon!" Ruan Mianmian encouraged everyone.
As time went by, a large pit appeared before everyone.
"Look! There's light!" an orc shouted.
Sure enough, at the bottom of the pit, a stone emitting a faint light lay quietly.
Ruan Mianmian excitedly ran over like an arrow released from a bow, her hurried steps seeming to crush the ground beneath her feet, her eyes gleaming with an irrepressible light.
"Finally found it..." she murmured softly, her words filled with emotion and joy.
“Everyone, dig a little deeper, this should be the right spot,” she said firmly, her eyes revealing an unwavering determination, as if she could already see the treasure waiting for them not far ahead.
However, fate always likes to play tricks on people. Just then, several huge rabbits, as big as small mountains, rushed out from the side like lightning, their speed astonishing.
Their eyes gleamed with ferocity as they charged straight at Ruan Mianmian, as if they wanted to devour her.
"leader!"
"Soft!"
The orcs and the forest immediately sprang into action, rushing towards the rabbits without hesitation and ultimately succeeding in eliminating them on this land.
Ruan Mianmian looked at the rabbits in front of her, which were the size of goats, and their ferocious appearance filled her with fear.
Looking at their teeth, so sharp they seemed capable of easily piercing steel, her body trembled uncontrollably, and a strange chill ran through her.
"Are you alright, Ruanruan?"
Sen asked with concern, his eyes filled with worry and care, which made Ruan Mianmian feel a sense of warmth.
She forced a smile, suppressing her fear, and said, "I'm fine, everyone be careful and keep digging."