Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 344 - 255 Too Kind_2

Chapter 344: Chapter 255 Too Kind_2

Once far from the scenic area, I began to speed up.

I had turned off the positioning for today’s run, and I told Jia that if anyone asked, to say that I had run into a few friends in the scenic area and would be staying longer.

I didn’t take the paved mountain paths, nor did I seek out the dirt trails carved by the villagers.

After choosing a rough destination, I naturally analyzed a faster route.

This was a skill Feng Yi had acquired after returning from the rocky island.

Previously, I could only judge the living condition of a creature based on life signals, but now, I could not only more accurately discern these signals, but also analyze which environments were more suitable for the creature, and in which areas it would most likely thrive.

For instance, some snakes prefer mountains and forests, while others favor marshes.

Centipedes, too, have preferences regarding temperature and humidity; a slight deviation might lead them to refuse food and become weak.

The centipede Feng Yi currently had in hand wouldn’t survive well in the environment of the scenic area; it was just lucky that the recent weather allowed it to hang on for a few days, but any longer would have been a deadly end.

During his time with the task group, Feng Yi had heard a few teachers talk about the local centipedes. Some tourists or hobbyists would secretly go looking for centipedes during their visits or, if they stumbled upon them by accident, would quietly take them away.

Whether to keep as pets or to soak in alcohol, once found, they would not let them go.

In some markets, centipedes of this size could sell for several hundred to a thousand yuan, and if someone with a stronger purpose came along, the price could be driven even higher.

No lights could be seen around.

Creatures that were dormant during the day began to stir more actively at night.

The quiet evening breeze carried a restless scent.

After Early March, all living things started their new cycle of life.

The small animals in the mountains communicated in their own ways.

Feng Yi moved swiftly through the woods, unfazed by the darkness in distinguishing things.

Even in the dense mountain forests, he could move swiftly.

His nightly run was actually a bit self-serving. He took the rare opportunity to come out and play, which also allowed him to test his new skill.

From one mountain to another.

Feng Yi momentarily stopped.

Pinching the centipede in hand, he raised his arm, holding it out directly in front of him.

It’s often said that centipedes are crazy.

The one in Feng Yi’s hand wasn’t too bad though.

Mainly because, no matter how crazy it got, it could only rage impotently on the tip of my fingers.

It had bitten me, but it couldn’t break the skin.

Even without scales, Feng Yi’s defenses were strong. With scales, the attacks of such small venomous creatures were no more bothersome than a tickle.

The pinched centipede could only be a docile trapped beast, a tool.

Centipede (×)

Target (✔)

Feng Yi’s gaze went past the centipede in front, towards the big mountain.

Using the centipede to aim at the mountain, he analyzed and located the target.

His body slowly rotated, and the centipede he held in front of him moved along.

"This place isn’t suitable."

"This won’t do either."

"Eh, this area seems like it might be worth a second look."

"Oh, here!"

After some comparison, Feng Yi chose a spot.

He carefully closed his hand around the centipede again and headed towards the destination.

During his "scanning and locating" process, the restless and chirping creatures around him had, at some point, collectively fallen silent, as if deliberately reducing their presence.

They became lively again only after Feng Yi had moved away.

Feng Yi, running at night, gradually approached his chosen destination.

He distinguished the scents in the air.

Hmm, there were peppermint blue-legged centipedes present.

This area indeed supported this kind of centipede.

Feng Yi then instinctively judged an even more suitable location, reached the target spot, and opened his clasped hands.

The scales in his palm receded beneath the skin.

The caged peppermint blue-legged centipede, sensing its surroundings with its antennae, then ran off as if for its life.

Feng Yi didn’t bother with it anymore and stretched out his limbs. Then, leaning back, he lay down in the dense wild grass.

He swept his hand to the side.

"Over there with you."

A shadow zipped away from beneath the grass like an arrow released from its bow, never to return.

Mosquitoes didn’t approach Feng Yi, and even if they did, it was to no avail.

Feng Yi rolled over, resting on his arm, gazing at the star-filled sky.

Ah, what a wonderful night.

Above the high altitudes, there was a distribution of energy matter, but not much; it was very sparse.

Such a good place, but alas, it was also not suitable for "transcending tribulation".

In the darkness, the fierce and bloodthirsty eyes hidden in the nearby underbrush and woods seemed to be measuring whether the "creature" that had appeared could become their food.

As they tried to approach, Feng Yi turned his head, and invisible information matter surged in that direction, carrying out a silent intimidation.

Tranquility and peace returned to the surroundings once again.

Perfect for sleeping.

"What a pity."

Feng Yi stood up, brushing the grass from his clothes.

He needed to get back to the monitoring station, or else the task team leader would need to have a talk with him.

On his way back, Feng Yi continued to familiarize himself with his skills by releasing information matter to engage in cross-species communication with the wild creatures of the mountain.

Besides intimidation, there should also be more peaceful and friendly messages to convey...

The little bugs that were serenading each other intensely suddenly stopped their calls.

"Don’t mind me, keep going."

The silence continued around.

"Ah, never mind."

HIs skill use was not proficient, and he might have sent the wrong message. He still needed more practice.

After Feng Yi left, the passionate duets in various corners of the forest started up again.

Only, the resumed "singing" had more hesitation, and it took a good while to return to normal.

Along the way, Feng Yi picked wild fruits that were edible, trying them as he ate and occasionally baring two large sharp teeth to scare the small animals.

The intimidation was quite effective, having even encountered some that played dead.

Was it really necessary!

No longer bullying the small animals, and approaching the scenic area, Feng Yi honestly hurried on his way.

He was still thinking if he could encounter a robber, he could act for justice, eliminate violence and bring peace, and perhaps even get some bonus or something in return, as well as an excuse for being late.

Unfortunately, there were none.

He did, however, find a trap.

A tool that was explicitly banned in this area.

Feng Yi picked up a stick and poked at it.

Snap!

The stick broke, and the trap closed.

Feng Yi picked up the trap and, on his way back, threw it at the scenic area’s fire and rescue station, where they would take care of such dangerous items and check the nearby scenic area after finding it.

The night shift worker at the fire and rescue station asked Feng Yi for the approximate location and made a record of it.

They were quite displeased to see the trap. In the past, on missions in the mountain, someone had been caught by one, and it was so painful it was worse than death, not to mention the risk of disability.

Feng Yi dawdled back to the monitoring station.

In the dormitory, the task team leader sat with a serious expression on his face.

Feng Yi: "..."

Looking at the time, it wasn’t too late, right?

"Why are you back just now?" the leader asked.

His gaze swept over Feng Yi, who looked as if he had rolled in a pile of grass, but seemed unhurt. The heart that had been hanging was set at ease.

In their task group, Feng Yi was the youngest, but in no way lacking in ability.

However, he was still young, and it was inevitable that sometimes he would be unsteady. As the team leader, it was necessary to pay more attention to him.

Just like today, he knew that Feng Yi had been staying at the monitoring station writing reports recently and hadn’t planned to find Feng Yi tonight so as not to disturb his report writing. Unexpectedly, from news feeds and other chat groups, he had learned about Feng Yi’s whereabouts.

Really, he had run off when unwatched!

Feng Yi defended his lateness by recounting his encounters with the king cobra and the centipede.

"This is what those tourists captured."

Feng Yi handed over the photos and videos sent to him by Dou Jiu and others to the team leader to see. He didn’t mention the trap; that would only worry the leader more.

The leader had already seen more than enough photos online, but still took the phone, enlarged the images, and studied the details carefully.

The king cobra was easy to explain, definitely local. The centipede, on the other hand...

"It’s indeed possible that someone secretly caught it on another mountain and brought it here."

Handing the phone back to Feng Yi, the leader said, "I know you meant well, but your own safety is more important! The scenic area has people specially handling such incidents. You could have turned the centipede over to them, and there was no need for you to adventure into the mountains at night!"

"Yes, I’ll remember that," Feng Yi obediently admitted his mistake.

The leader glanced at the time, "Alright, you get some rest now."

As the leader left Feng Yi’s side, he met another expert from the group.

"Feng Yi’s back?" the person asked.

"Yeah." The leader smiled helplessly, "Feng Yi is young, prone to be erratic at times, but he’s a good kid at heart."

The expert had also heard about Feng Yi taking the centipede back to the mountains and sighed,

"Too kind-hearted."