Chapter 661: The Third Island

sister-in-law! Qiao Bao'er is Si Chen's wife, and he, relying on his status as the young master of the Jun family, did such an outrageous thing. What should we do How can others look at our Yi family...They finally arrived at the intersection shown on the map.

The map showed that the border between Wildman Island and the second largest island lay just ahead, a wide river spanned before them.

“This river…” Lao Gui’s voice, full of surprise, cut off abruptly.

This river is completely different from what they expected.

According to the map's zoom level, this river is about 50 meters wide. But judging by my eyes right now, the opposite bank seems to be at least over a thousand meters away.

And this river, at first, they were only worried about the depth of it. If the water was swift, they feared a normal raft would be unable to cross. In fact, this river could not be crossed by raft at all, because it was densely populated with lush aquatic plants. Each stalk of these plants rose above the water surface an average height of half a person's.

The river water looked very clean and clear, with the black silt at the bottom visible to the naked eye. This stretch of it looked more like a swamp.

"Is something wrong"

At this very moment, the same word flashed through their minds: lost.

"We were following the map."

How could it possibly go wrong

Lu Qinan held the precious ancient map in both hands, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at the coordinates displayed on it. Then, he glared fiercely at the vast swamp before him.

The map clearly shows a river, how did it turn into a large swamp

Perhaps it was because of the vast swamp, with heavy steam rising and humid air that made everyone feel sluggish, their bodies and steps seemed heavy, and a chill ran down their spines.

The sun overhead was obscured by thick clouds, and the gray sky seemed to muffle all sound. Perhaps it was just my perception, but since arriving here, the world felt eerily silent.

Deep down, there was a shiver of instinct, and I felt a surge of nervousness.

“No crickets or birds chirping could be heard.” The crab directly voiced what everyone else was thinking.

It was as if this place were some forbidden land, devoid of any life.

Or perhaps there are some frightening things lurking nearby, driving away all the small animals.

Everyone held their breath, looking at each other in astonishment.

This feels like they're in the wrong place.

What should we do now

Do you want to continue forward Or return

All eyes turned to Jun Zhimu involuntarily.

Jun Zhi Mu's brow furrowed, and he surveyed the surroundings. He didn't immediately order what to do, but his voice remained calm.

"...The pungent smell was gone."

Suddenly, Lao Gui and the others all showed expressions of surprise. The stimulating chemical smell that had been spreading in the air was indeed gone.

Remembering their morning trek, they had also followed the riverbank. The pungent smell from the water grew stronger, leading them to wonder if there was a problem with the river's source.

But, when we arrived here, the pungent smell in the air suddenly vanished.

What place is this

How did these people, seemingly in the blink of an eye, traverse to a completely new realm

They all had a creepy feeling.

"...The third island," Qiao Baoer murmured, her eyes glazed over.

She stood straight, her eyes unfocused as she looked around the scene, just like in her dream, “The thick white fog will rise here at night.”

"The white fog will dampen our fire, and there is no dry wood around to burn."

They all remained silent, so Qiao Bao'er’s low voice reached their ears distinctly, word by word.

In this damp and cold place, staying for a short while will already make you feel chills all over. Let alone spending the whole night here, wouldn't that be torture

"...return the way we came." Junzhi Mu made his decision instantly.

He is not one to seek glory, in this unusual situation, everyone's safety should come first.

Lu Qinan secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He really didn't have the courage to cross this swamp; he always felt that there were some terrible things in it.

"Return the way we came! Return the way we came!!" Lu Qinan shouted excitedly.

While it's still early, let's get out of here and find a normal place to rest for now. We can deal with whatever else comes up tomorrow when the sun is shining. Sunshine always helps calm things down.

Everyone hesitated for a moment before quickly retreating.

"Retreating according to the map..."

Lu Qinan and Lao Gui were holding a map and looking for the way, comparing it with the direction of the compass, "Southeast 23 degrees." They were arguing and quarreling as they searched for their way.

Qiao Bao'er walked behind the main force, her shoulders bearing a rattan basket woven with vines. She drooped her head listlessly.

"Why did you just say this is the Third Island" Junzhimu's footsteps lightened as he came beside her, asking in a low voice.

"There's a voice in my head, auditory hallucinations. I have a gut feeling that past this swamp, on the other side, is the third island."

Joe Baby didn't hide anything from them, but she was confused about it herself.

"The Third Island, very dangerous, many ferocious beasts"

The Shepherd knows little about this archipelago. Conversely, Jewel and Raphael, who may be related by blood, likely know more.

In Junzhi's view, the wild islands were a place of survival of the fittest, inhabited by a large group of uncivilized savages. Could the third island be even more dangerous

Qiao Bao'er shook her head, "That phantom voice hasn't appeared again."

And at that moment, a loud argument broke out ahead of the team.

Jun Zhi Mu frowned and looked, Lu Qi Nan and Lao Gui seemed to be quarreling, this is the time, there's still time to argue.

Jun Zhimu's face darkened, and he strode forward, preparing to give a reprimand. However, Lu Qinan rushed over and shouted, "Zhimu, we can't get out!"

"You goddamn fart!" Lao Gui cursed, his face black with anger. "Do you even know how to lead a team Can you read a map"

Lu Qinian rarely spoke in such a hurried, enraged tone. "We've been walking for half an hour now, and look, it's still this swamp on our right… You think you can lead the way better We're lost, just going in circles!"

The sky was still overcast. Judging by the time, the sun would begin to set in another hour. The longer it took, the worse the situation would become.

"... keep looking."

Their team was divided into three small squads, and they had to make the most of their time, searching for a way out in all directions.

The result, after much roundabout maneuvering, found them gathered together once more. Suddenly, everyone's faces contorted in astonishment, followed by a surge of fear within their hearts.

"How could this be"

It all feels so surreal, so unreal.

Just as they were feeling uneasy, a faint mist began to rise in the air around them, and they could truly feel their visibility decreasing.

Qiao Bao'er looked at them and suddenly spoke, "…If we can't get out, we can cross this swamp. On the other side is a lush grassland."

A plain, it's safer than a swamp, isn't it

"Crazy, the map of this place's geography doesn't match up at all. We shouldn't have rushed forward."

"Yeah, this swamp is the only way we can wade through. The water isn't deep, but who knows what could pop up in a place like this"

Can we go back out

Qiao Baoer gently countered, extinguishing all their unrealistic fantasies. Even if a flood of ferocious beasts appeared before them, they could only face it. But Qiao Baoer didn't dare to say the words in her heart. She felt that as they arrived here, something seemed to be guiding them forward, with no other path to choose from.

The air was humid and cold, everyone's spirits were tense, their cheeks chilled as they stared hard at the surroundings - before them lay a lush expanse of swampland. There were shallow waters, seemingly clear rivers, interspersed with reeds-like aquatic plants, silent and tranquil.

Damn it, if I die, I die. At worst, I'll still be a good man after eighteen years.

Everyone gritted their teeth and went on.y person, please don't come to work, we can't afford you...you will only cause trouble."Zhu Xiaowei immediately rushed over and dragged her to the tea room when he saw her, "You didn't reply to my mes...