Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1210: Chapter 1190: The Jinx Who Attracted the Death God

When morning broke again, everyone seemed a bit subdued, eating only dry food. Luo Qianqian accepted the jerky handed over by Huangfu Yihui and thought that it tasted no different from those sold in the market for over a hundred a pound; in fact, it was even tastier, only lacking the variety of flavors available in the market.

Yan, on the other hand, was given a piece to taste and looked at Huangfu Yihui with a scrutinizing eye.

The deeper into the dense forest they went, the more ominous it became, blocking out the sky and the sun, making it hard to tell the time. They could only feel a little brightness.

The ground appeared somewhat out of the ordinary compared to places exposed to sunlight all year round, sprouting some mushrooms of unknown origin, vibrant in color but questionable if edible.

And because sunlight couldn’t penetrate, the forest seemed somewhat eerie and desolate, with occasionally a hair-raising sound of leaves rubbing against each other.

However, the dark canopy could also block out the sun’s rays, which meant no need for a lookout, seemingly a good thing.

”I don’t know why, but I suddenly feel a bit cold,” Haan Yun complained with a frown, ”Can’t we walk under the sun? How do we know when to eat in a place like this?”

”Where do you see sunlight?” Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes and continued forward, not stopping because of Haan Yun’s words.

If there were such a place, she would want to go too.

Getting tired of the almost identical scenery in the forest, it had become overcast now, with an ominous wind rising as if rain was imminent, making people irritated.

”Isn’t that sunlight there?” Haan Yun pointed in a direction with a bit of excitement in his voice, ”Let’s go soak in the sun?”

Luo Qianqian stopped in surprise, turned to look in the direction Haan Yun pointed, and indeed, there was a bright light, so conspicuous. How did she not notice it when they passed by just now?

”Then you go ahead, I’m too lazy to move.” Luo Qianqian sat directly on the intertwined roots of an old tree. The roots had protruded from the ground, appearing quite rustic.

Having walked for a long time, no one had any objections; they all sat down and began to eat.

Ethereal peace, the sound of chewing food everywhere, Luo Qianqian with bread in hand was happily munching, exchanging smiles with Tang Tianyi, creating a bit of a camping vibe.

Suddenly, a rustling noise startled Luo Qianqian’s tense spiritual power. Her spiritual power and body sensed simultaneously, and she widened her eyes suddenly, looking toward Haan Yun’s direction, instantly putting away what she held, replacing it with a dagger, and burst out cursing, ”Haan Yun, are you a jinx?”

Tang Tianyi also looked over, seeing nothing at first, but upon releasing his spiritual power sensed a familiar aura desperately fleeing with a colossal entity in pursuit, his face changed dramatically, ”What is this?”

Many pieces of food fell to the ground, and everyone held onto their weapons, presenting a defensive stance.

”Very powerful.” Yan’s voice was low, even husky from excitement.

Luo Qianqian gritted her teeth, seemingly thinking about how to deal with Haan Yun, a cold gleam flashing in her eyes.

And Tang Tianyi, naturally positioned himself protectively by Luo Qianqian’s side, narrowing his eyes slightly, a dark flash in his gaze as he took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

Gradually, Haan Yun appeared before them, receiving the group’s anger. When it came to self-preservation, Haan Yun’s escape ability was exceptionally excellent!

Yan frowned slightly, sniffing for a moment: ”It’s poisonous!”

Tang Tianyi instinctively took out a gas mask and threw it to Luo Qianqian. This time, there was deep fear in his eyes: ”Be careful!”

The rustling noise got closer, and Luo Qianqian squinted slightly, looking toward where Haan Yun had fled, but saw nothing unusual.

In the dappled forest light, concealing oneself was quite easy.

”Haan Yun, what is it?” Luo Qianqian clutched the gas mask without putting it on, not turning her head, just looking in that direction.

”A snake...” Haan Yun’s voice trembled slightly, ”A really big snake!”

Luo Qianqian looked in that direction, goosebumps already rising.

Releasing her spiritual power, she clearly sensed a colossal entity within the forest.

A triangular head with eyes the size of green beans but exuded a chilling gaze, hiding behind the trees, seemingly wary of their numbers.

”Behind the seventh tree to the right of Haan Yun’s path.” Luo Qianqian took a deep breath, eyes closed, pointing toward the direction that instilled fear in her.

Tang Tianyi trusted Luo Qianqian unconditionally and naturally gazed in that direction, vaguely seeing those eyes exuding coldness.

Huangfu Yihui also looked over, gasping in shock, ”How could it be the Death God?”

Rustle, rustle...

As if its hiding spot was discovered, the snake’s crystal body slowly moved into view before them.

Yan’s eyes went wide in disbelief, ”How could this be!”

Huangfu Yihui looked at Luo Qianqian and Haan Yun’s puzzled expressions, smiling wryly, ”Death God is the common name for this kind of snake. No one remembers its original name. Why call it Death God? What does the Death God do? It claims lives; those eroded by the Death God’s venom have no chance of survival, not even a Divine Grade Elixir! And the venom of these snakes evolves with age and prey, differing with each snake you encounter. And this creature grows an inch every decade...”

Luo Qianqian instinctively gasped, looking at the snake about three to four meters long, ”Is this an ancient, undying snake? Do they have no lifespan limit?”

”A lifespan limit? Cultivation isn’t exclusive to humans.” Huangfu Yihui showed a carefree expression, ”If we survive this snake’s pursuit, I’ll take you to feast through Southern Li!”

Ssss...

As the words fell, the other side started hissing, slowly approaching...

”If we survive, I’ll go feast through Southern Li with you!” Luo Qianqian quickly put away the gas mask. If this thing was as deadly as they say, there was no point in that restraint.

”Run.” Luo Qianqian grabbed Haan Yun, pushing him behind herself, resolutely standing behind Tang Tianyi.

She was quick to react and knew well what staying behind would mean, but Tang Tianyi remained motionless; she couldn’t leave!

Her large eyes were filled with panic, yet also with determination, the dagger in her hand vanished, replaced by a small black bow.