Chapter 660: Hallucinations, Lost

a few words, "That Mo surname really dares to let you drink an entire bottle of whiskey... Has his brain gotten waterlogged, or did he eat a leopard's gall"Xia Chui Xue wore a weak smile on her face....Jo Baoer wasn't sure what was wrong with her body, she started to hear things that weren't there.

You should go back.

"...You, didn't you hear any sounds just now" She looked puzzled and hesitantly asked the person beside her.

Led by Jun Zhu, their small group of 17 people marched forward with brisk steps, following the map's direction. Their target was the second-largest island. Among them, only Qiao Bao'er was a woman. At first, Lao Gui and the others had many concerns, worrying that Qiao Bao'er would hold them back. However, after spending two days together, they sincerely developed respect for their elder sister-in-law.

To be frank, Qiao Baoer adapted to the island's survival environment better than any of them. She could find food quickly, camp in the open, trek for days under the scorching sun, and never complained once.

I have to admire Qiao Baoer's resilience, she's truly a strong woman.

"Sister-in-law, I didn't hear anything just now." Crab replied respectfully.

This was the third time Qiao Baoer had asked him the same question.

"Sister-in-law, did you find something"

Qiao Baoer found it really awkward to be addressed as “sister-in-law” by so many people. She turned her head around and looked at the surroundings for a while, with some confusion in her eyes. She had indeed heard many voices calling her that.

But why could only she hear it.

Is this an hallucination

"...Nothing." Qiao Baoer didn't say much to him.

She is not the kind of person who is outgoing and warm, she is a bit slow to warm up and can come across as cold.

The crab didn't press further. The first thought that came to its mind was that their leader must have had a hard time pursuing Qiao Baoer, a long and painful process.

"Qiao Bao'er, what are you two talking about" Lu Qinian ran over, his handsome face beaming.

Lu Gongzi's personality is naturally sociable and charming to people of all ages.

The crab spoke plainly, "Our sister-in-law said she heard some sounds."

Lu Qinan found it rather vulgar when he was called "sister-in-law" like that. He thought quite lowly of Qiao Baier's character. On the surface, she seemed cold and aloof like a delicate flower, but in reality, her heart was soft, and she was petty and vengeful—just a manipulative woman.

"What sound did you hear" Lu Qinan was a little curious.

Jo Bao'er might be related to Raphael, perhaps she could really sense something abnormal.

Qiao Baoer didn't want to pay attention to this self-proclaimed Lu Gongzi, changed the subject, and perfunctorily pointed to the river beside her, "The taste of the river water is getting heavier."

The wide river that runs through the islands has turned, with all the fish and shrimp dying. The vegetation along the water's edge has also withered and yellowed. The water looks clear and clean, but if you smell it closely, there is a chemical, pungent smell mixed with something like sulfur. The taste of the water is bitter.

They journeyed upstream along the mighty river, and as they neared its source, the stench emanating from the water grew increasingly potent and foul.

"...It seems the problem is really with the source of the river."

"You say, is this man-made or a natural disaster"

"If someone deliberately poisoned the water source, that would be really **ing despicable."

Lu Qinan and the crab chatted while walking.

They were completely oblivious, as Qiao Bao'er's face suddenly drained of color, her eyes wide with terror. She came to a sudden halt.

A voice in his head roared urgently and angrily, "Stop! You can't go any further!"

"Stop, stop!"

Jo Bao'er cried out in panic.

As soon as she shouted, the teammates all turned to look at her. Jun Zhimu and Lao Gui walked to the front, they heard Qiao Bao'er's panic, and immediately walked up to her and asked, "What's wrong"

"I don't know."

Jo Baoer's tone was harsh, her expression blank, as if she had been suddenly stimulated and hadn't come to her senses for a moment.

"Why are we stopping" Jun's Mu patiently repeated.

"I don't know."

qiao Baoer wasn't lying. She truly didn't know, she was clueless about what was going on. She had just been scared by hallucinations in her head.

Everyone stared at her in bewilderment.

She asked uncertainly, "We, we... wouldn't it be dangerous if we keep going forward"

According to the map, we'll be able to see the junction between the Wild People Islands and the second-largest island group after walking 20 more kilometers. We can reach our destination by crossing the river.

"Yes, we'll get there soon. It should be fine."

The only thing that mattered was how deep the riverbed was at the crossing. It wasn't clear if a normal raft would be able to get across…

Anyway, everyone thought the problem wasn't big. The second-largest island group is where the Strozzi family lives and resides, so it's estimated that the environment over there will be more modernized, making them all look forward to it a bit.

Even after hearing their analysis, Qiao Baoer was still a little uneasy.

Upon the command of the lord shepherd, "...Rest in place for one hour. Arrive at the border before sunset."

They lay down to rest, munching on jerky and leaves to regain their strength.

Qiao Bao'er had no appetite. She sat leaning against a tree, closing her eyes to rest. Her breathing was somewhat disordered, and the clamoring voices in her head made her feel agitated and restless.

"...What did you hear" Junzhi Mu sat quietly beside her.

Before that, he had heard the crab mention that she had experienced hallucinations similar to his because of her memory gap with him. Qiao Bao'er seemed less trusting of them as a result.

Just as Jun Zhi Mu softly questioned her, Qiao Bao'er closed her eyes and fell into a dream. Her brain was muddled, and she felt herself in a strange environment.

In her dream, she stood on a vast plain covered in lush green grass. The air was thick with moisture, and faintly, she could hear the sound of a large waterfall cascading in the distance.

Qiao Bao'er looked around in panic. There was no one around her in this dream, only herself. "Who is it" she mustered her courage and asked loudly.

"Who has been talking to me!"

"Hey, who are you" Her voice trembled nervously.

Suddenly, the dream became hazy. The verdant grasslands and trees before my eyes were shrouded in a mist, making everything appear unreal and indistinct.

In her dream, she was even more panicked, and the voice came again, cold and eerie, [You shouldn't be here].

Leave quickly, mortals are forbidden from entering the Third Island...

Qiao Bao'er woke up abruptly, her eyes dazed, cold sweat dripping from her temples.

His deep, dark eyes were filled with worry as he looked at her. When she had calmed down, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke, "I had a nightmare."

"What nightmare"

Qiao Bao'er shook her head. There were no terrifying things in her dream, "I dreamed of a grassland, and it seemed like there was also a waterfall." But the atmosphere was too oppressive, making her feel a chill.

"...Shepherd, do you think...do you think we might be lost" she asked hesitantly.

Junzhi Mu frowned and asked her, "How could you get lost"

"Aren't we going to the second largest island now"

"Yes."

"Do you know about the third island"

"Unclear at this time."

Junzhi Mu's answer was concise and to the point. His voice was calm and steady, giving off a reassuring feeling.

"Maybe I'm overthinking it," Qiao Baoer said, looking at him, her heart gradually calming down. "These days, I've always felt that the direction we're heading in is very dangerous, a forbidden zone."

It's impractical for her to just head back home based on her own whims.

"We have enough weaponry and Lao Gui's combat experience is very sharp. If something goes wrong later, we can return immediately." Jun Zhi Mu comforted in a low voice.

Joan nodded.

After an hour's rest, they continued on their way.

Junzhi Mu walked beside her. Perhaps she had calmed down, for Qiao Bao'er didn't hear any more phantom sounds along the way.

This gave her a little bit of reassurance.

The sun gradually set in the west, casting a soft golden glow over the land. The surrounding grasses and trees seemed to have softened, their spirits no longer so taut.

“There seems to be some noise.” The crab suddenly stopped and looked toward the sunset.

Qiao Bao'er was startled and nervously looked around, she didn't hear anything that sounded like a hallucination.

"What, what sound" she hurriedly asked.

Everyone came to a sudden halt.

Old Ghost spoke first, "…in the distance, that is the sound of a waterfall."

Waterfall.

Qiao Bao'er was startled by the memory of her dream.

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Author's Note: I apologize for the hiatus, and I will catch up on the updates later. There has been a serious illness in my family, health is paramount, and besides life and death, everything else is trivial. Cherish the present moment, and may everyone be healthy and happy.the door.Qiao Baoer's face couldn't help but become a little awkward, and she walked closer to the room.The entire Pei family was in the room, they seemed to be very taciturn and immediately stood up,...