Chapter 126: The Death of Xu Ziqian

Chapter 126: Chapter 126: The Death of Xu Ziqian

The other short-haired girl also started to fan the flames. "Honey, he seems to have a bad temper, doesn’t he? It must be exhausting being with him.

Not like our Zhiyi, who’s so considerate."

Shi Zhile looked over at Jiang Yuxing. To be honest, being with him really was exhausting.

Jiang Yuxing was too calculating; every word and every move could be part of some scheme.

Seeing Shi Zhile nod in agreement, Jiang Yuxing was so incensed he let out a laugh.

He flopped onto a lounge chair and decided to just close his eyes and play dead.

The man leading the group interrupted them, his expression serious. "Enough chit-chat. Where are we? How did we get in here? Can we get out?"

Shi Zhile said, "This is a separate space. I can bring you in, and I can take you out.

It’s safe here; the giant python can’t get in. Your priority right now is to treat your wounds." ’Just don’t die in my space.’

She had no intention of hiding the existence of her space. For one, all the players from the previous zone knew it existed, so it was impossible to keep it a secret.

For another, with all the players gathered together, she could enlist them all as a workforce.

’If I move rare fruit trees and crops into the Planting Space, it will continue to upgrade and expand. When that happens, these people will be my labor force.’

Shi Zhile took out some medical supplies and pulled Shi Zhiyi aside to treat her wounds.

After everyone had finished treating their wounds, Shi Zhile was the first to leave the space.

The giant python was gone from the area outside the space, but the reek of blood still lingered in the air.

Worried the giant python had returned to the east side of the island and would attack the Huaxia Tribe, Shi Zhile decided to head back immediately.

It was already past noon. She let everyone out of the space, and they all headed toward the Huaxia Tribe together.

Along the way, they introduced themselves.

Of the two female players who had been with Shi Zhiyi, the one with short hair was Li Xi, twenty-nine, a nature explorer before the game began.

The one with a ponytail was Qiao Yiyi, thirty, a former armed police officer.

As for the three men, their leader was Wen Bai, twenty-eight, a retired soldier.

The other two were Ye Xun and Xu Ziqian, both active-duty soldiers.

Shi Zhile led the way, with Shi Zhiyi walking beside her.

Qiao Yiyi saw them and couldn’t help but study their faces.

"Are you two really sisters? You don’t look much alike."

Shi Zhiyi had a gentle, innocent beauty, while Shi Zhile looked so naive, like the kind of girl who would be easily fooled.

They were completely different types, with no resemblance in their features at all.

If it weren’t for their similar names and the fact that they confirmed they were related, no one would have believed it.

Shi Zhile replied, "We’re cousins. My cousin takes after her mom, and I take after mine."

Qiao Yiyi smiled. "Then your mothers must both be great beauties."

Shi Zhile didn’t respond.

After walking a while longer, Li Xi shouted excitedly, "Wait, you guys, look! That tree looks like it’s a Dalbergia odorifera!"

Shi Zhile glanced over. The tree was large and lush, but her system panel didn’t display a name, which meant it probably had little survival value.

In this game, even the most valuable Dalbergia odorifera couldn’t compare to a single bottle of fresh water during the extreme heat waves.

She carefully observed the others’ expressions. Except for Li Xi, everyone else looked indifferent.

Li Xi continued, "Compared to other woods, Dalbergia odorifera doesn’t warp or crack. Most importantly, it’s also used in traditional medicine."

Shi Zhile’s eyes lit up, and she grabbed Jiang Yuxing’s arm.

"Can you analyze its medicinal properties? What are its specific effects?"

’With the power of the pharmacy station, Jiang Yuxing could clearly analyze any item with medicinal value.’

As she thought about Jiang Yuxing’s abilities, a contemplative look flickered in Shi Zhile’s eyes.

’The island can move now, and my spiritual power is increasing. It’s time to get that pharmacy station back.’

Jiang Yuxing gave it a quick look. "It does have medicinal properties. It can help lower blood pressure and blood lipids, and it improves circulation."

Hearing her discovery confirmed, Li Xi grew even more excited.

"I want to make a bracelet from the Dalbergia odorifera! I’m going to go chop it down."

Before anyone could respond, she grabbed Xu Ziqian and ran ahead.

Just then, a powerful gust of wind carrying a foul stench blew in from the east, accompanied by a RUSTLING from the tall grass.

The Green Snake coiled around her wrist instantly lifted its head, then with a SWOOSH, it zipped into her pocket.

Several people shouted at almost the same time:

"It’s the giant python! Run!"

"The python’s here! Run back!"

’They’re too spread out. It’s impossible to get them all into the space now.’

’The giant python is smart. After we escaped twice, it actually figured out how to circle back and ambush us.’

’Last time, it tracked us and attacked from the west. This time, if we keep fleeing east, it will probably follow us right to the Huaxia Tribe.’

The giant python fixed its gaze on Shi Zhile, its enormous head lunging straight for her.

Shi Zhile rolled to the side, simultaneously pulling out an axe and swinging it viciously at the python’s eye.

The axe slammed into the python’s eye, and a torrent of blood erupted.

The python reared back and shrieked in pain, its cry echoing across the island and making the ground beneath their feet tremble.

Shi Zhiyi and Jiang Yuxing rushed over, one after the other, pulling out their weapons and striking at the python’s vital spot.

The axe and dagger scraped against the snake’s scales with a faint grinding sound, but otherwise, the python was unharmed.

Shi Zhile got to her feet and took out her Level Three Axe.

"Get back!"

As the python writhed, Shi Zhile threw the axe. It flew from her hand, striking the exact spot the other two had just attacked.

Sparks flew as the axe was instantly deflected.

The enraged python swung its tail, instantly demolishing dozens of trees.

Dust and debris filled the air as Wen Bai, Qiao Yiyi, and the other three came running from both sides, looking battered.

Just as they drew near, the python’s body suddenly rolled, crashing down in the direction of Xu Ziqian and Ye Xun.

At the critical moment, Xu Ziqian grabbed Ye Xun and violently threw him clear. The python’s massive body slammed into the ground, and with a scream from Li Xi, Xu Ziqian vanished completely beneath its bulk.

The stench of blood intensified. Shi Zhile grabbed Shi Zhiyi and Jiang Yuxing and immediately retreated into her space.

The foul air was replaced by clean, fresh air, but Shi Zhiyi’s expression showed not the slightest hint of relief.

She looked like she wanted to say something, but hesitated.

Shi Zhile spoke first. "Sis, you stay here. I’ll go get the others!"

She quickly darted out of the space. After a series of evasive maneuvers, she finally managed to bring everyone else into the Planting Space.

Bringing people in and out like that was exhausting work. Shi Zhile collapsed onto a lounge chair, letting Shi Zhiyi and Qiao Yiyi massage her shoulders.

Li Xi was slumped on the ground, her eyes rimmed with red. She stared at Shi Zhile and the other two with a look of intense hatred and resentment.

’If only Shi Zhile had pulled them into the space sooner, Xu Ziqian wouldn’t have died!’

’They were all teammates. Xu Ziqian just died, and not only are they not sad, they’re actually fawning all over his killer.’

’She knew the python was there, and she clearly had a space to hide in, but she waited until someone was dead to let them in. Was she trying to make them indebted to her?’

’She’s so malicious!’

’Why? Why wasn’t it *her* man who died?’

She glanced at Wen Bai and Ye Xun, who were sitting off to the side. Then she remembered that Xu Ziqian had died saving Ye Xun, and a vicious thought took root in her mind.