Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 342 - 254: A Mint Blue_2

Chapter 342: Chapter 254: A Mint Blue_2

Staying a night in a courtyard like this could cost several thousand dollars here.

They had come over in advance, planning to stay until May Day—others had work and could only join over the May Day holiday, after which they’d all go back together when the holiday ended.

"The guesthouse we chose has very good online reviews, and the owner claims it’s a ’snake-free guesthouse.’ They say they’ve sprayed some kind of snake repellent all around, so you don’t have to worry about snakes entering the rooms or finding one under a pillow, like in some other guesthouses and hotels."

"But what Dou Jiu loves most is the decoration style here; it’s very distinctive, especially cool!"

Listning to them talk, Feng Yi looked over the courtyard without even walking in; one could get a good idea just from the outside.

It didn’t have the delicate charm of a quaint pastoral style; instead, it was brimming with wild rustic vibes, with a much more primitive and rugged decorative style.

The courtyard walls and the houses appeared to be made of large stones, with some moss growing on them.

Inside the courtyard, there were vines and various flowers whose names couldn’t be recalled, creating a fantasy style like in the movies.

A young man next to Feng Yi pointed out, "Look, there’s even a billboard on the courtyard wall [No snake can get in here]!"

"Even if we don’t know how true it is, it does make you feel safer, doesn’t it?"

They all chuckled as they led Feng Yi into the yard.

Feng Yi sniffed the air.

Some kind of repellent had indeed been sprayed here; snakes, sensitive to smells, wouldn’t like it and naturally wouldn’t come close.

The plants grown inside the courtyard were chosen carefully; even if they didn’t repel snakes, they weren’t the kind that would attract them.

Clearly, the locals had their own ways of avoiding snakes.

Once they reached the courtyard where they’d be staying, their own territory, the group of youngsters relaxed quite a bit:

"We’ll be comfortable here, as long as we keep the mosquitoes out of the house. Repelling mosquitoes is easy, and we’re not bothered by other little insects or crawlers."

If they cared about every little thing, they wouldn’t have chosen this place for a vacation.

Of course, they were still wary of venomous snakes! Who could have imagined encountering a King Cobra on a trip?

"They say that after the abnormal climate period, the number of venomous snakes has significantly decreased. Now it seems that the surviving venomous snakes have been reproducing, increasing in number. We still need to be cautious when going out."

A few of them tinkered with the barbecue grill without asking Feng Yi to help, telling him just to sit and rest.

Having nothing else to do and not wanting to use his phone, Feng Yi observed the decor.

One wall of the house was sheathed in distinctive decoration, carrying a wildness of the mountains, with some insect models embedded as ornaments.

The young folks seemed to find it unique and liked it a lot—of course, they only enjoyed this special style of decor. If the insects on the wall were alive, they certainly wouldn’t have liked it.

One of them came up to Feng Yi and asked:

"Brother Se, I heard online that you can detect whether there are poisonous snakes nearby, is that true?"

Feng Yi nodded, "But it’s not always accurate."

He couldn’t make an absolute statement about such things.

Normal people wouldn’t claim to detect snakes with 100% certainty either.

"Could you then... please check around here to see if there are any snakes hiding?"

It was a small favor, and Feng Yi didn’t refuse.

He pretended to inspect the area, walking around the courtyard.

Feng Yi confidently declared, "There are no snakes nearby."

The group sighed with relief.

With renewed confidence, they moved things around when fetching items from the house, handling cushions and the like.

The atmosphere became lively again.

When Dou Jiu returned, his expression was odd.

"What’s wrong?" someone asked.

Mu, who had accompanied Dou Jiu to the hospital, said,

"On the way to the hospital, someone asked about his leg, and we told them we came across a three-meter King Cobra while enjoying the scenery, and he got hurt running into a stone. I specifically mentioned he wasn’t bitten by the snake.

"But by the time we came back, we heard rumors outside that ’two young men taking photos of the scenery were bitten on the leg by a King Cobra and are now being treated at the hospital’!"

Mu spread his hands, "So we just contacted the local scenic area manager to explain the situation and asked him to clarify the rumors to avoid unnecessary panic."

Dou Jiu’s feelings were mixed, "If it weren’t me at the center of this incident, I might’ve believed such a rumor!"

The aroma of the barbecue dispelled Dou Jiu’s worries, and soon he was laughing and chatting with the others.

They mentioned they wanted to thank their savior; they hadn’t let Feng Yi lift a finger, and now they passed him the cooked meat.

"Just enjoy your meal!"

After the barbecue ended, it had grown dark.

The lights among the mountains were not as dazzling as those in the city, but they had a unique charm.

In keeping with the local decor style, one could truly appreciate an authentic beauty!

They wanted Feng Yi to stay overnight, but he refused, saying he had things to do when he got back.

"Then be careful on your way back, it’s not safe in the mountains. Oh, I have an electric bicycle in my room; you can ride it back," Dou Jiu said as he stood up from the wooden chair.

"No need, I’ll take a walk to help digest." Feng Yi said as he walked toward the courtyard gate.

Dou Jiu also limped over, feeling it was only proper to escort his lifesaver to the gate.

After getting acquainted for half a day, they were more familiar with each other in conversation. Previously, calling him Brother Se was a mark of respect, but now it felt like calling his own brother.

He casually slung his arm over Feng Yi’s shoulder, chummy like brothers, walking out together.

Once past the courtyard door, Dou Jiu leaned in and lowered his voice,

"Brother Se, did that cobra really leave?"

Despite Dou Jiu’s hearty laughter on the surface, deep down he was truly afraid. After all, not only was the snake venomous, but it also chased after people.

Only those who have actually been chased by such a deadly snake can understand the feeling of terror and the profound psychological shadow it leaves behind.

"It shouldn’t appear nearby for a while," Feng Yi said.

"That’s good. Thanks, Brother Se!"

Dou Jiu smiled, his eyes scanning over the stone courtyard wall beside him.

"Whoa, I’ve stayed here two days and only just noticed—our courtyard wall is embedded with a centipede! Pretty cool."

Feng Yi: "It’s real."

Dou Jiu: "..."

The smile on his face instantly froze.

His gaze fixed on the large centipede on the stone wall.

What was worse, in just a moment, the centipede clinging to the wall dropped down, landing right by his foot.

"Whoa!!"

Dou Jiu yelled loudly.

The man jumped on the spot.

Several people in the yard rushed out upon hearing the scream, only to see—

a burly rough man looking terrified, cradled securely in Feng Yi’s arms in a princess hold.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Regaining his senses, Dou Jiu’s face showed a momentary expression of ’no will to live’.

A moment of social death.

"This... I can explain! Just now, there was a ..."

Feng Yi tossed him aside, strong enough to allow Dou Jiu to stand on his own, then turned to chase the centipede.

The few people in the yard exchanged looks.

"Dou Jiu, what happened?"

Dou Jiu gestured: "This—so big a centipede! It was longer than my phone! It just dropped by my foot!"

"Umm... It’s just a centipede, common around here." Someone said.

"I’m not used to it! In my twenty-some years, I’ve never seen such a big centipede!!!" Dou Jiu protested.

By then, Feng Yi had already caught the centipede.

It was about seventeen or eighteen centimeters long, its long antennae still frantically waving while in Feng Yi’s grip.

Dou Jiu: "See, didn’t I tell you?"

"Damn! My skin’s crawling with goosebumps!"

"Thinking of getting some chickens for the yard."

"Is a centipede beneficial or a pest?"

"My grandmother said they used to catch centipedes to sell to herbalists. Can we sell this one?"

"Times have changed. Besides, I haven’t seen anyone buying them in the scenic area."

"Is it very poisonous?"

"One of the five poisons, so it should... not be weak, right?"

"To encounter two of the five poisons in one day, what luck!"

Although it looked terrifying, compared to the over three-meter-long king cobra, the threat was minor. They quickly regained their composure.

"What kind of centipede is this? Its legs are even blue!" Someone asked.

Feng Yi said, "Mint blue-legged, but this little guy shouldn’t be appearing here in the scenic area; it’s more likely in the mountain further back. It’s just that the recent temperature and humidity have allowed it to last a bit longer, might have been brought over by someone. This part of the scenic area doesn’t suit its survival, I’ll move it somewhere else."

Dou Jiu: "Then we should get a box..."

They were about to look for a box to put the centipede in when they saw Feng Yi bring his hands together and with a "no need," he gathered the centipede in his hands and ran off.

Everyone: !!!

Gathering the centipede with bare hands!

What a tough guy!!!