Chapter 658: Journey Together

esn't know.Turning around, she was about to leave the study, so as not to bump into anything and move it.But as she turned, her gaze fell upon the solid wood school desk before her, and her steps came...Strazzi Islands Map 。Jun's shepherd laid the yellowed, ancient map flat on the rock. A few gathered around to analyze it, "...the island we are currently on is known as..." 。"

" gave us a clue. According to her, the palace on the Wild Man Isle was just like a pleasure resort built for summer getaways. 。Jun Zhu's long fingers traced across the map. "

This area, right in the center of the map, is where the Strozzi Archipelago’s largest island lies. It's the most prosperous heart of the entire archipelago, and that's our destination this time." 。The place where their island owner lives 。The island right in the center of the map is the true stronghold of the Strozzi family. 。 Qiao Bao'er stood on the sidelines. Although she couldn't squeeze in, she was still surprised to hear their discussion. 。It's estimated that her mother, Gu Ruqing, lives over there. Otherwise, with such a desolate place as Wild Man Island, her mother would have left long ago. 。The Strozzi Islands are mainly composed of three large islands, with many satellite islets on the edge. Now, except for the eastern one which is the island of savages, the second island in the center and the third island in the north, we know nothing about them. 。"...we questioned the female chieftain of the wild people, using both threats and inducements, but she did not lie or conceal anything. She claimed to be unaware of the existence of the other two large islands." 。Raphael is missing, but he most likely went to the second island. Also, the elder of the Wild Man islands is also missing. 。Throughout history, the chieftains of this island have always been women, while elders are respected male elders. 。Besides the elder of Outcast Island, there has always been a rumor in the Strozzi Archipelago that there are eight elders in total. The other seven elders are most likely all gathered on the second island. 。From the primitive island, to the second island, there is no bridge. According to the map, we have to cross a big river. 。"I don't know how deep this river is"

"We can make a raft and cross the river then." 。The discussion over, Junzhi Mu packed up the map. Lao Gui and the others looked ahead, their eyes filled with both anticipation and unease. 。Their small unit of 17, Qiao Bao'er was the only woman. She was clearly being ostracized, standing in the corner. These men were discussing something, not giving her a word. 。"...Why did you have to come with me" Qiao Baor asked, somewhat displeased. 。You were the first to notice the vegetation on both sides of the river starting to turn yellow, and you have immunity to the polluted water. 。

"Yet another official explanation"

Qiao Bao'er began to suspect that these were just excuses. 。“I haven’t told Samba that I’m leaving the island…”

At first, they only said they were going to inspect upstream along the river, and didn't tell her they were leaving the island. Otherwise, she would have said goodbye to Samba, and knowing she wouldn't be back for a while, Samba would definitely start worrying again. 。Jun Zhimu gazed at the river beside her, as if observing it intently. Lu Qinan and Lao Gui and the others acted as if they were deaf, pretending not to hear her complaints. 。Jo Bao'er knew that their journey was a long and arduous one, she didn't dare to take it lightly, "Wouldn't it be troublesome for you guys to bring me, a woman, along"

Lu Qinian had his back to her, looking up at the sky with a roll of his eyes expression. Heaven knows, he had strongly opposed Jo Bao'er joining this trip from the beginning >>> 。

Jun's shepherd added her name, what could they possibly do 。"Why didn't you bring Zhu Xiaowei along At least she could cook for you." 。“Jo Bao’er was indignant, feeling more and more that she had been tricked.” 。She complained for a while, and finally Jun Zhi Mu Pingping calmly retorted, “Zhu Xiaowei is weak and not suitable for long journeys. She has a good language foundation, so it’s better for her to stay and learn the native language of the savages.” 。Zhu XiaoWei does indeed have a strong talent for language learning. In a short period of time, she has surpassed Qiao Bao'er's level in the tribal language. 。That is to say, Qiao Bao'er isn't very smart, but her limbs are quite strong, making her suitable for enduring hardships on this long journey. 。。Before, Lu Qinan and Lao Gui were indeed a little worried, afraid that Qiao Bao'er would hold them back. 。This journey is momentous and fraught with peril. 。Before this, Zhu Xiaowei had walked with them for a while. Although she tried her best to hold on, her face was pale and she was clearly exhausted. 。Luckily, being women, Qiao Baoer hasn't shown any adverse reactions for the time being. 。She even walked more lightly than their pace. 。"Of course, we all carry heavy burdens, she is the only one who is light on her feet." 。"Jun Zhi Mu carried her share as well." 。qiao Bao'er didn't know about all the worries these men had for her. 。

Prove herself not a burden through action, after all, she had spent so long with Samba, learning the most orthodox survival techniques of the wild. 。The journey was fraught with danger, anticipation, and unease, yet the process itself was monotonous. 。They marched upstream along the river in an orderly manner. As rivers were usually flanked by lush vegetation, they kept a watchful eye on any changes in the water quality, such as discoloration or foul odors, and observed if the plants were wilting. 。 Qiao Bao'er walked and picked fruits and leaves while munching on them with relish. Sometimes, she would just pop a fruit directly into her mouth.

She also picked many flexible vines, weaving a soft and dense basket as she walked. 。Her handicrafts made a pretty rough wicker basket, but it was practical, big enough and tightly woven. 。Joe Bao'er didn't walk in a straight line like they did, she darted about, going east and west, picking things up here and there. 。In a short while, she had picked up most of the things in the bucket and filled her soft wicker basket to the brim. 。Lao Gui and Lu Qinan looked at her like this, their hearts were very down, feeling that she was just out for a picnic. 。"... I'm not obstructing your journey." 。 。She saw several tall, lush trees about 500 meters ahead and hurried her pace to get there. 。Behind Lu Qinian was a little anxious, "Hey, don't run so fast" 。“This dead woman really doesn't worry at all, what if she encounters danger” 。

And their leader, Junzhi Mu, watched it all with a calm demeanor, as if he were herding sheep. 。

Qiao Baier was agile, like a monkey, using both hands and feet. With a whoosh, she climbed up the old tree. The dense foliage concealed her body, and no one could tell what she was doing in the trees. 。By the time Lu Qinian and his companions quickened their pace to arrive under these towering trees, Qiao Bao'er nimbly climbed down from a branch. Her shabby basket now held over 20 eggs, each a dusky gray and slightly larger than a goose egg. 。

Originally, I wanted to scold her words, but when I saw the eggs in her pocket, everyone was taken aback. 。qiao Bao'er acted as if nothing had happened, doing her own thing. She even ran to the riverbank, picked a large patch of leaves, similar to lotus leaves, and covered them directly over her head, like she was wearing a big green hat. 。It's kind of ridiculous looking, but it actually does a good job of blocking the sun. 。Lu Qinan watched her walk ahead with ease, wearing a large green leaf on her head and carrying such an ugly basket filled with a jumble of things. 。 speechless facepalms To survive is the highest standard. 。Jun Zhimu went to pick a large lotus leaf. When Lu Qinian and the others saw him wearing a green hat, they all fell silent, their expressions were very interesting. 。

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