PFC Chapter 522 Sand Sea 16
Chapter 522 Sand Sea 16
The energy has now been collected to 40%, and Zhang Chuzhen is currently in the central ancient city of Gutongjing.
The progress bar jumps faster here than anywhere else.
What she didn't expect was that it would take her ten days to finish collecting everything. Fortunately, she managed to collect a mountain of gold, so it wasn't a complete loss.
However, she didn't collect them all; she left just enough for those from the Nine Gates to come and die, without affecting the original plot at all.
As for why it took so long, it was because the progress bar moved very fast when we first entered, but it slowed down more and more later. However, Zhang Chuzhen also confirmed that there was a lot of energy here.
So, by the time she left, the progress bar had reached 95%, with the remaining 5% scattered in different places.
As she emerged from the ancient city, she looked up at the platform dozens of meters high and asked, "Xiao Qi, is this the only place I haven't been to yet?"
"Yes, host, the remaining energy has been detected and is scattered on it."
"Hmm." Zhang Chuzhen flashed to the high platform.
There was only one entrance. She walked in, passed the nearest room, and opened the door to go inside.
Judging from the decor, this should be a lounge, with a sofa and simple tables and chairs.
Collecting energy from a place requires at least half an hour, so Zhang Chuzhen took out her two-piece set that she had been using for the past few days: a single sofa and her mobile phone.
Just as she was engrossed in reading the novel, a loud explosion rang out not far away, causing the walls of the entire room to shake.
Zhang Chuzhen remained seated, staring at her phone: "Xiao Qi, what's going on?"
"Host, have you forgotten the plot? We've reached the point where Li Cu has brought his men to the desert for the second time. That was the sound of him blowing up the tunnel just now."
"Oh, I'm collecting energy every day, I don't have time to think about them."
"I think the host is clearly too engrossed in reading the novel."
Zhang Chuzhen was engrossed in the movie and didn't want to be interrupted: "Let me recommend a good one for you, don't bother me!"
"Okay, host, send it to me quickly!"
"No signal."
"I will connect the host to the network."
"Why didn't you say so sooner? Oh well, it's not too late now."
After sending Xiao Qi to read the novel, Zhang Chuzhen was about to continue reading when she heard footsteps approaching.
Soon, the door to her room was pushed open, and Hei Xiazi helped an unconscious person in.
Zhang Chuzhen, turning around, asked, "How did you happen to end up in this room?"
Hei Xiazi first placed Su Wan on the sofa to the side before pulling up a stool to sit down and look at her: "I saw light coming from the crack in the door when I passed by."
"You can see even this little bit of light from a cell phone; your night vision is pretty good."
He chuckled and adjusted his sunglasses: "And you? What's this hobby of yours? Reading novels in this pitch-black place?"
Zhang Chuzhen hadn't left yet after so long, which surprised him somewhat, especially since he hadn't encountered him in so many days.
As he passed by her, he glanced at her phone screen and was somewhat surprised to find that she was reading a novel.
Zhang Chuzhen didn't know how to explain that although she liked reading novels, reading them in this kind of place wasn't her preference.
Fortunately, Su Wan seemed to be waking up, and the noise he made diverted their attention.
Su Wan woke up and struggled to sit up slightly: "Where am I? Blackie, where are Ya Li and the others?"
He was right opposite Hei Xiazi, so he saw him immediately.
"Little brat, you're finally awake!" Black Bear stood up and lit the kerosene lamp.
Then, he went back and sat down as if he were glued to the stool; he seemed a bit off.
Zhang Chuzhen, who was not far away, could see him clearly. She also noticed the subtle changes in him when he stood up: "What's wrong with you?"
The sudden female voice made Su Wan look over, and when he saw Zhang Chuzhen's appearance clearly, his previously dazed eyes lit up.
"Hey Blackie, who's this lady?"
Seeing his expression, Black Bear slapped him: "Keep your eyes to yourself. You can't even move, and you're still looking at pretty girls."
"Ouch!! You're going to kill me! You hit me so hard!"
Su Wan was already in pain, and after being slapped like that, he felt like he was about to vomit blood.
Hei Xiazi immediately changed the subject: "Li Chu is about to die, and you still have the mood to think about other things?"
"What! Is Ya Li going to die? Ouch~" Su Wan suddenly sat up, only belatedly realizing the pain.
"He was closest to the explosion site, but it shouldn't be that soon."
Su Wan: "Why did Ya Li suddenly set off explosives?"
"Who knows why that madman Li Cu would blow things up like that? He almost killed us all here."
Hei Xiazi's words not only answered Su Wan's question but also Zhang Chuzhen's question. He only said that the explosion caused his strange behavior.
Su Wan was somewhat dazed after hearing this, and worried about Li Chu's condition.
"It's not just that, is it? You don't look too good. Did something in here bite you?"
Zhang Chuzhen had just recalled the plot and realized that he had indeed run into some trouble.
Hei Xiazi, who had been enduring the pain and didn't want to say it aloud, asked, "You can tell?"
"Guess."
"Hey, what really bit you? Was it a black-haired snake? What do we do now? Sister Wan isn't here either." Su Wan was on the verge of tears as he spoke.
Hei Xiazi rolled up his sleeves, revealing what was spreading on them.
Seeing that Su Wan was about to start crying again, Zhang Chuzhen interrupted him first: "Stop! Be quiet!"
She rarely encountered boys who cried so much; their crying seemed a bit of a headache.
Su Wan looked at her expectantly: "Sister, what's wrong?"
Zhang Chuzhen shook his head, stood up, and walked to Hei Xiazi: "Give me your hand, let me take a look."
Hei Xiazi raised his hand and placed it in front of her, his smiling face suggesting he didn't care much about his situation.
Zhang Chuzhen lowered her head, looking at the toxin patterns spreading on her skin, and noticing something beneath her skin.
Hei Xiazi stared at her for a while before looking away: "I'm afraid I won't be able to get out. Su Wan, you go find Li Chu yourself and tell him to hold on for three more days, and I'll tell you how to get out."
"No, how could I leave you? Let's go find Sister Wan, there's still hope," Su Wan said, her eyes brimming with tears.
"I can't leave now."
Su Wan thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I'll carry you on my back!"
Zhang Chuzhen overheard their life-or-death conversation, then quickly tapped Hei Xiazi's body twice:
"You're not going to die yet. Not only do you have the venom of the black-haired snake and the residue of the corpse beetle in your body, but you're still alive. That's pretty good."
Hei Xiazi chuckled: "I am indeed lucky, but I might not make it out today."
Zhang Chuzhen knew he wouldn't die so easily; this man's body was also somewhat special.
"Do you want my help to get the carrion beetle out of there while you're not in serious condition yet?"
Hearing this, Hei Xiazi looked up at her, and Su Wan asked from the side, "Sister, have you also studied medicine?"
"That's it!"
Su Wan immediately looked at Hei Xiazi: "Hey, Blackie, let's dig!"
Hei Xiazi was not as simple as he thought. He knew this would be difficult to handle, but he saw Zhang Chuzhen's confident and composed demeanor.
He still smiled and said, "Then please, when we go out later, I'll treat you to fried rice with green peppers and shredded pork."