Chapter 6: Distress Signals and Emergencies

Oh God, its speed is very fast, its claws are very sharp, I cannot see clearly

Affected by his sorcery, a nearly two-meter-long dark brown and black striped snake fell from the treetop, but instead of landing on the ground, it was caught by a branch that jutted out at an angle.

If a decision is not made quickly, it is feared that soon there will be no opportunity even to attempt to refine the power of the witch insect. He can only reluctantly shift his focus to a highly venomous long-limbed tree lizard.

However, since he had already ventured deep into the forest, Zhang Lisheng was reluctant to leave empty-handed. After resting for a while and feeling somewhat rejuvenated, he stood up from beneath the dead tree and began to chant a spell. This startled countless insects from their hiding places, as he intended to take a gamble and see if he could catch his second witch insect.

However, having been born in a mountain village, he still possesses a basic understanding of the jungle. At the very least, he can discern that although the surrounding trees are dense, they are all common species such as birch, locust, jujube, and mulberry. The ground is damp yet quite solid, indicating that he is in an area undergoing reforestation. Several years ago, the land beneath his feet was still the terraced fields of a mountain farmer from Guo Wo Village.

Qinghong emerged from Zhang Lisheng's pant leg, crawling around the trees in the forest within a radius of 10 meters, startling many venomous insects and small animals to flee in its wake

What a load of nonsense, that is a leopard, which is rarely seen, you are truly 'lucky'.

Exhausted from the countless legends passed down through the mountain village, Zhang Lisheng understood that this deeply forested area was fraught with peril at every step, so he released his shamanic insects, which were a vibrant red and green.

Silence enveloped the surroundings; perhaps the traveler in distress had already met with misfortune. Zhang Lisheng slowed his pace. As a mountain dweller raised in the Sichuan region, dying in the mountains and being buried in the place of death is a beautiful resting place. He could inadvertently gather the remains of the deceased.

A black leopard, measuring just over 1 meter in length and using its 70 to 80 centimeter long spotted tail to maintain balance, leaped silently towards Zhang Lisheng

After all, sometimes simply not following the officially designated routes can turn well-known scenic spots into invisible hells of death

After a long time without discovering any satisfactory rare exotic centipedes, Zhang Lisheng gradually felt that the magical power within him was beginning to wane

Unfortunately, in response to his kind reminder, the traveler could only utter a mournful cry of "Ah..."

Zhang Lisheng does not have much fondness for adventurous travelers who, in their pursuit of excitement and a sense of conquest, bring a great deal of trouble to themselves and others due to their unwillingness to adhere to conventions, yet he finds it impossible to stand by and do nothing when they are in peril

There is someone here, thank you, thank you, here, here, there are very fierce animals, their size is not large, resembling small black Labrador dogs, but with cat faces

short-tailed viper, forest skink, forest python

After becoming a novice witch, reciting spells is imbued with supernatural power, and exercising this power requires a certain expenditure.

In such deep mountains and forests of western Sichuan, if he hears a call in Mandarin, Zhang Lisheng might consider whether it is the ghost of a mountain traveler. However, if the cry for help is in English, it can only mean that it is a foreign adventurer who enjoys exploring without a guide.

The jungle was rugged and difficult to traverse. Even if Zhang Lisheng ran at his fastest speed, it was impossible for him to reach the scene of the attack quickly. Upon hearing the screams, he could only shout, "What happened to you?"

Under the influence of m.hetushu.com, the brown-black king snake raised its body and danced gracefully in the blood mist. Its body rapidly expanded, stretching its scales and flesh into a distorted form. Moments later, with a loud "bang," it exploded into a puddle of flesh.

When learning a foreign language, the most important aspect is the context

Zhang Lisheng finally felt a bit safer, swallowed hard, and, dragging his aching body, sat down to rest under a dead tree covered in slimy moss

Having caught his breath, he felt that his energy had somewhat returned, yet his mouth was drier than ever. He began to realize that his impulsive decision to enter the jungle without any preparation was indeed a grave mistake

Fortunately, this is merely the beginning. A small setback cannot dampen Zhang Lisheng's spirits for long. Regaining his composure, he sighed, lamenting the half of his magical power and a mouthful of blood he had expended, and then continued deeper into the dense forest

The forest floor is home to countless fungi and a variety of peculiar flowers and plants, impeding the footsteps of travelers

Remember to stay away from the trees, for the leopard is the finest hunter in the jungle, especially when it leaps down from the branches. If it weren't for the fact that he had become a 'sorcerer', upon hearing of the leopard attacking travelers, Zhang Lisheng would have long since taken care of himself and turned to flee, yet at this moment he boldly shouted.

The light in the dense forest is dim. Although Zhang Lisheng's understanding of insects and reptiles, thanks to the harsh education from his father and the realistic and detailed illustrations and videos provided by computers, even surpasses that of some naturalists in breadth, it is still quite challenging to identify the animals scurrying about in such an environment

He understands very well that even if he becomes a 'sorcerer', he is merely a 'novice sorcerer', and without reciting the incantations, he will not be immune to the bookworm beast.

The road is becoming increasingly difficult to traverse

I am injured, and my boyfriend is also injured. Please help us, help us!

The cries grew closer, and Zhang Lisheng knew he was not far from the traveler who was about to be attacked by a ferocious beast. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, feeling a surge of excitement within him.

Feeling somewhat regretful, a sudden rustling sound came from above Zhang Lisheng's head. He looked up and saw a vague shadow flash between the intertwined branches and leaves of the treetops.

Once past the boundaries of the reforestation area, towering trees with their bizarrely shaped roots and the intricately entwined vines on their trunks begin to form natural barriers throughout the forest

However, in the dense forest, the ferocity of this agile hunter can be amplified tenfold or more. Encountering it, which can climb mountains, wade through water, and ascend trees with ease, is even more dangerous than facing a fierce tiger or a mountain bear

The first time he cast witchcraft on an insect without blood sacrifice, it transformed into something akin to a green-red entity that could be commanded at will, which filled Zhang Lisheng with immense joy.

However, at the moment when his mood was slightly fluctuating, a nimble figure suddenly flashed out from a towering tree on the right.

Oh God, I don't want to die, I don't want to die... However, the cries that soon echoed again proved Zhang Lisheng's guess to be wrong, forcing him to quicken his pace once more in the dense forest

However, since it was captured by Zhang Lisheng, how could this non-venomous ordinary brown-black rat snake possibly escape? Before long, it twisted its body in response to Zhang Lisheng's hissing and rustling sounds, slithering down from the branches and coming to rest at the feet of the young man

At that moment, the leopard was about to strike decisively, biting through the neck of its prey, delivering a fatal blow

The general perception of the ferocity of leopards has been greatly exaggerated due to misconceptions and imaginative portrayals in films. In reality, when on the plains with a wide field of vision, any type of leopard appearing alone is not particularly dangerous.

Oh, God, oh God!

The previous lesson of the ordinary non-venomous brown-black rat snake being transformed by sorcery, resulting in its skin bursting and dying, led Zhang Lisheng to deliberately avoid selecting snakes this time when choosing the sorcerous insects. Moreover, after careful consideration, he believed it would be best to hunt a highly venomous centipede, as he had the successful example of Qinghong to draw upon, which gave him greater confidence in refining the centipede.

Vaguely, he saw what appeared to be a tree snake slithering through the forest. Zhang Lisheng suddenly became excited, hurriedly reciting a spell, and shouted the word "Capture" towards the place where the shadow had disappeared.

Moreover, he possesses a certain talent for languages, so he can fully discern that the cries in basic spoken English, the most widely spoken language in the Western world, are indeed "Help, someone save me, help..."

I injured my shoulder and bled a lot; perhaps I will never be able to wear a bikini again

The casting of the witchcraft caused Zhang Lisheng's complexion to pale somewhat, and the subsequent failure of the transformation of the witch insect made his expression even more unpleasant

Although Zhang Lisheng grew up in a remote mountain village in western Sichuan, he had a genuine foreign teacher who taught foreign language classes without speaking a word of Chinese.

In fact, at various renowned natural attractions around the world, incidents of tourist injuries and fatalities occur to some extent every year. Among these casualties, a small portion can be attributed to the negligence of the site managers, while the majority are due to the tourists themselves.

Such a sudden and fierce attack left Zhang Lisheng, who was merely an ordinary person, with no way to evade. He was immediately knocked to the ground by the black-spotted leopard, and soon after, he felt a warm, foul breath on his neck

Looking at the shadowy figure of the round-headed rat snake beneath his feet, he did not criticize the fact that it was merely an ordinary brown-black rat snake, which is not known for its ferocity even among non-venomous snakes, relying solely on consuming mice and bats to survive. Without hesitation, it spat out a mouthful of black blood to complete its unfinished sorcery.

The incantation flowed continuously from his mouth as he widened his eyes, fixating intently on the long-limbed tree lizard with its four slender legs, crawling across a patch of mud, just as he was about to utter the word 'capture'.

Staring at the clean clothes that were just changed, now stained with blood, he was stunned for a moment before realizing that even sorcery has a chance of failure; the path of witchcraft is not as simple as he had imagined.

Occasionally, a few oddly shaped, withered trees can be found in the forest. However, despite their decay, these trees seem to have not lost their vitality, as the plants growing on their trunks reproduce ingeniously, presenting a myriad of forms that are breathtakingly beautiful

Zhang Lisheng's English proficiency has not yet reached the level where he can understand uncommon nouns like 'Labrador Retriever', but this does not hinder his understanding of the rescuer's meaning. 'A cat that looks like a small black dog' is undoubtedly a type of leopard

Suddenly, a piercing cry echoed from afar: "Please! Help! Help! Who rescues me......"

Unfortunately, Zhang Lisheng was not a boy who enjoyed adventure and curiosity in the past. Although he grew up in a mountain village, it was still his first time venturing alone into the dense forest.

After some thought, he sighed and decided to let go of the long-limbed tree lizard that had already fallen into the trap. He quickly ran in the direction from which the cries for help were coming, shouting loudly in English: "What trouble are you in? Don't stop making noise, tell me immediately, I am on my way."