"In a moment, everyone follow my instructions, then we’ll teach that kid Chen Tianlong a harsh lesson," Hao Jian said through gritted teeth.
The group nodded, and Hao Jian took Li Kai and Liu Wenbin, while Mo Shaoyun led Zhou Kang, splitting into two groups to avoid suspicion from others.
Chen Tianlong casually glanced at Hao Jian and Mo Shaoyun and suddenly noticed they weren’t together. Instead, they had formed separate groups, which was quite odd.
However, this outing was meant for fun and relaxation, and Chen Tianlong didn’t want to dwell on anything troublesome. He quickly caught up with Wu Mengting and walked alongside her.
"Classmates, we’ve arrived at Yongqing Mountain Manor. Let’s store our luggage together first, and we’ll make arrangements after dark," Shen Yan announced loudly from the front. Her naturally strong voice didn’t require a microphone to be heard clearly, showing her great skill.
The students nodded and quickly got to work.
After about twenty minutes, everyone gathered again, ready to set off!
First, everyone passed through a lush green rice field with a yellow dirt road leading into the fields, stretching for about a kilometer across the countryside. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ noⅴelfire.net
Since autumn was approaching, the rice was very plump, ready for harvest. The students were excited and took various photos and selfies to capture the memories.
Looking at the endless golden view, Chen Tianlong took a deep breath. Perhaps one day, he’d grow tired of the bustling city life and, like Tao Yuanming, pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, leisurely gazing at the southern mountains.
After indulging in such thoughts for a while, they soon reached a mountainous area.
Most outings involve hiking and wading through water, so everyone was mentally prepared. However, the mountain wasn’t the southern one; it was called Bugei Mountain.
When the tour guide mentioned the name, everyone was taken aback.
Damn, who dares to hike there when it means you’ll never return?
"Haha, everyone, don’t misunderstand. Bugei Mountain isn’t what you think. It got its name because most tourists arrive around noon, and so by the time you reach the top, it’s nearly evening. You’ll need to stay overnight on the mountain, hence the name Bugei Mountain," the guide explained hastily as she saw everyone stopping abruptly upon seeing the sign with "Bugei Mountain."
"Oh, so that’s why." Zhao Lei was the first to relax. Truthfully, he was the most timid in his dorm, and seeing "Bugei Mountain" made him think of horror novel plots.
"Haha, no need to worry, everyone. I’ll be with you the whole time. If anything happens, just tell me right away," Shen Yan, being the team leader, assured everyone.
The group nodded and began to follow the tour guide and Shen Yan up the mountain.
The scenery along the way was endless, and the companions weren’t calm anymore, running around taking selfies and photos, clearly very excited.
It’s no wonder, as high school life is often dull and frustrating. Finally, they could let loose, forgetting everything and immersing themselves in nature.
The summer sun warmed everyone, exuding the rhythm of life.
Unknowingly, they reached halfway up the mountain. Besides the normal trail to the peak, there was another option.
It was to enter through the cave, leading directly to the top.
So, the tour guide began to speak, "Everyone gather around. In a moment, we’ll enter through the cave together. But be careful, there are places inside you shouldn’t enter, especially those marked with ’danger ahead.’ Never go there, understood?"
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.
Behind the group, Hao Jian, Hao Jian, and Mo Shaoyun were clearly indifferent. They came this time to take down Chen Tianlong, so danger suited them perfectly.
"Did you guys hear that? It’s a good opportunity, in a moment, we’ll..."
Mo Shaoyun began discussing their plan with the two, preparing to act separately to find a chance to leave Chen Tianlong stranded here.
Isn’t this Bugei Mountain? Then let’s make sure Chen Tianlong can’t return.
After finalizing their plan, they vanished among the crowd. Chen Tianlong casually glanced backward and noticed they had dispersed, furrowing his brows.
"Chen Tianlong, what are you doing? Your beloved Wu Mengting has already gone ahead; aren’t you going to catch up?" Lin Wushuang and Lu Xiaoyu noticed Chen Tianlong standing there alone and approached to check.
"I’m staying back to protect the young lady," Chen Tianlong replied, giving a cheeky compliment.
"Come on, you never remember me in front of Wu Mengting!" Lin Wushuang was obviously a bit upset.
"Exactly, Tianlong, I’m not saying you should, but our dear wives should be in your heart. Wu Mengting may be pretty, but in many things, Wushuang and I are much better," Lu Xiaoyu said ambiguously, which instantly led Chen Tianlong’s thoughts astray.
"Tianlong must be thinking wrongly, but it’s okay, that’s his style. I like it," Lu Xiaoyu quickly exposed Chen Tianlong’s thoughtful expression.
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Wushuang grabbed Lu Xiaoyu’s hand, pulling her towards the cave to catch up with their classmates.
Chen Tianlong chuckled bitterly and followed along.
Inside the cave, despite it being summer, it was chilly, and the air carried a seemingly fresh, yet somewhat suffocating smell.
With his strong sensing power, Chen Tianlong felt it as soon as he entered the cave.
He thought for a moment and took a small mask from his waist bag, putting it on.
At that moment, he suddenly sensed danger approaching and immediately became highly alert.
A figure jumped out from behind a large rock, and Chen Tianlong dodged, ready to counter with a kick, only to find a familiar face.
At that precise moment, the sole of Chen Tianlong’s foot was only two centimeters from the person’s face.
"Boss, spare me! It’s me, Zhao Lei!"
"Damn, are you courting death? Why are you hiding here to scare people?"
Chen Tianlong was speechless. If not for his strong self-control and ability to stop quickly, Zhao Lei would have been kicked right in the face.
"Hehe, I was just with Yang Fan, but he’s so quiet, not saying a word, suffocating me. So I came here to play with the boss," Zhao Lei quickly explained.
"By the way, boss, I noticed Hao Jian and Mo Shaoyun from our class heading for another cave entrance, looking sneaky. I thought they might be smoking, so I didn’t tell the teacher." Zhao Lei secretly reported.
"Don’t worry about other people’s business, just enjoy the scenery," Chen Tianlong decided not to bother with it and began moving forward. Zhao Lei quickly followed him, spewing nonsense along the way.
"Chen Tianlong, what are you doing with a mask on?" Noticing Chen Tianlong approaching quickly with a mask on, Lin Wushuang asked curiously.