Chapter 008: Xishuangbanna

By the way! Mental strength... Aoki thought of the mental strength he had worked so hard to obtain. He had always used it to see things, but had never considered applying it in other areas.

They were discussing animatedly, and Aoki listened with great interest. From their words, it felt as if they were students from Beijing, here for an internship. Aoki couldn't help but become intrigued.

On one hand, Qingmu, who is accustomed to the survival of the strong in the jungle, has lost the original anger towards humans cutting down trees and clearing paths. As long as their actions do not involve his own interests, Qingmu will allow things to take their course, showing no signs of disturbance.

Aoki was very surprised

Aoki finally confirmed that they were speaking Chinese

Unfortunately, Qingmu did not hear any discussions about "Kunlun Mountain" afterwards

Ah, actually, before I came here, I heard that the group from the neighboring class seems to have successfully obtained approval for their application to go to Kunlun Mountain

Aoki finally confirmed that they are Chinese

In the novels I used to read during boring times, those who possessed mental power either had magic or the ability to manipulate objects

Upon finishing his thoughts, Aoki immediately concentrated his mental energy into a single point and attached it to a small pebble the size of a fingertip in front of him

"Of course, you can rest assured. Our team leader is the most outstanding local tour guide in the entire Xishuangbanna region, and he is very familiar with this area. As long as we follow the team leader, we will definitely be able to see the long-tailed and * pictorial * monkeys." At this moment, the speaker was a tall and sunny male team member. He looked at the young girl with a gaze that radiated admiration.

Looking at the equipment they carry—daggers, water bottles, climbing backpacks, and various tools—it is evident that they are well-prepared for long-term exploration.

On the other hand, perhaps due to selfish motives, this group of students might very well be the younger counterparts of their original selves. Moreover, today they learned from them that this place is Xishuangbanna and that an incident has occurred at Kunlun Mountain

Aoki did not understand why he was extremely worried about those students. If the large water python swam upstream along the creek, there was a significant possibility it would encounter that group of students. The thought of that group of students being relentlessly hunted and pursued by the large water python, and then gradually diminishing one by one, made Aoki extremely anxious

In the previous group of explorers, Aoki eagerly wished for their demise, whereas in this group of explorers, Aoki does not wish for their death.

At this moment, outside, there was a group of approximately 10 people, consisting of both men and women, all of whom were young. Leading the group was a strong, bronze-skinned man, whose appearance was distinctly different from the others.

Aoki was stunned

But then I thought: "Since the matter of reincarnation has already emerged, then even the most fantastical events can be accepted"

Aoki couldn't help but find it very amusing to see her touching this and looking at that. He recalled how, during his first field internship with the professor, he was just like her, filled with curiosity about everything. Unbeknownst to him, Aoki began to develop feelings for her.

Aoki felt a bit excited, not expecting to see his own kind after being reborn. Despite having developed a sense of aversion towards humans after the previous incident, he could not help but feel a sense of familiarity when encountering his own kind.

Fortunately, that large water python returned downstream to the creek a few days ago; otherwise, they would certainly have been in great danger

For some reason, Aoki suddenly did not want anything to happen to them

What should I do? What should I do? How can I help them?

"Captain, will we be able to see the long-tailed macaques this time?" asked a rather energetic girl.

Aoki focused intently on the source of the sound, and after a few minutes, he saw the person approaching.

Magic is probably impossible; even if it were possible, it wouldn't be learned so quickly. Let's stick to telekinesis instead

They continued along the stream into the depths of the jungle until they disappeared at the edge of the forest, and no sound could be heard anymore

My goodness

As he watched the large python, measuring fourteen to fifteen meters in length, swallow the giant turtle and prepare to swim upstream, Qingmu could not help but feel an overwhelming sense of urgency

What stands out the most is what these people are saying, surprisingly, it is in Chinese

From then on, Qingmu had a sacred goal, which was to grow into a towering giant tree just like the one depicted in the mural

Could it be a Chinese person

If I were of the same kind as that tree, I wonder if I could also be as impressive as it is? Qingmu thought to himself, transitioning from shock to excitement.

No wonder! Why do I always feel that I look somewhat familiar like this? Aoki recalled the first and second murals on the wall, and upon comparing them with his own appearance, he realized that there was indeed a resemblance.

In the following days, Aoki was constantly agitated by this exciting thought. Eventually, he gradually calmed his mind, stopped overthinking, and focused on strengthening himself. After all, no matter how impressive he might become in the future, he was still just a plant that could be bullied by anyone except for insects.

Kunlun Mountains? Upon hearing this term, Qingmu felt a stir in her heart, and a peculiar sensation involuntarily surfaced within her. Unfortunately, the team members had ceased their conversation.

Upon thinking of this place, Qingmu recalled its relevant information: Xishuangbanna, in ancient Dai language "Mengbalanaxi," means "an ideal and magical land." It is located at the southern end of Yunnan, connected by mountains and rivers to Laos and Myanmar, with tropical rainforests covering nearly 400,000 square kilometers. The main river system connecting China to the Indian Ocean, the Lancang River (also known as the Mekong River), flows through here. The region experiences high temperatures year-round, divided into two seasons: the rainy season from May to October, and the dry season from November to April. The main river system connecting China to the Indian Ocean, the Lancang River (also known as the Mekong River), flows through here. The region experiences high temperatures year-round, divided into two seasons: the rainy season from May to October, and the dry season from November to April

The captain is a person with extensive jungle experience. After examining these makeshift shelters and analyzing the situation at the time, he easily discerned that there were 5 individuals present, and that an experienced person was leading the group

Xishuangbanna? I am actually in Xishuangbanna?! After hearing what they said, Qingmu did not know what words to use to describe his feelings at that moment. Initially, he thought he was in the Amazon or Indonesia, but later realized it was a tropical monsoon climate zone, and then thought it should be somewhere in India, all the while avoiding the idea of Yunnan or Hainan. Now it is finally confirmed: Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. Initially, he thought he was in the Amazon or Indonesia, but later realized it was a tropical monsoon climate zone, and then thought it should be somewhere in India, all the while avoiding the idea of Yunnan or Hainan. Now it is finally confirmed: Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China.

Upon reflecting on this, I am no longer so shocked

Unfortunately, it is unclear what exactly happened in Kunlun Mountain that led their school to impose internship restrictions. During Aoki's time at school, there were no such restrictions.

What are you saying?! How can you say that?! The little girl immediately retorted, "We have traveled a long way from Beijing to get here, and it is so dangerous. As long as we can find the long-tailed macaques and study their habits, our class will stand out among the others."

Ten days have passed, and that group of students has not yet returned. According to the survival methods in the jungle, following the direction of the water flow can lead one out of the jungle quickly, so they should logically be returning along the stream.

Captain! Look here! One of the team members has keen eyesight and has actually spotted the five makeshift shelters next to Aoki.

This time, these individuals did not arrive by boat, but rather they came by walking and trekking.

After six months, someone has finally arrived

Ah! In fact, even if we find the long-tailed monkey this time, we have nothing to boast about. This is what a slightly overweight team member next to me said, feeling disheartened

Ah? Is that really the case! The young girl immediately felt disheartened

Aoki quickly skimmed through the materials without deep contemplation, instead redirecting his attention to these individuals again

Having just had a simple lunch, there was no need to rest again, so the captain did not intend to stop here. With this in mind, the captain directed the team members to continue on their way

Upon thinking of Kunlun Mountain, Qingmu could not help but recall the twelve giant murals he had seen before his death

The water python swam upstream and arrived beneath the location where Qingmu was. At that moment, it was biting a large turtle and slowly swallowing it.

The surrounding team members fell into silence upon hearing these words

These simple shelters have been in place for over six months now, and have long been covered by numerous grass clumps and vines, with the wood already decayed. The area where the original campfire was located is also now covered by grass

Could it be that I was reborn because of these twelve murals? This is too fantastical, isn't it? Aoki thought of this and couldn't help but be startled by his own thoughts

However, when the familiar giant python appeared before Qingmu with the arrival of the heavy rain, Qingmu began to pray that the students would not walk along the creek