Gecko turned the car around, shining the headlights toward the direction the smell of blood was coming from.
Then, with a grave expression, he got out of the car with Lu Xin and looked toward the area illuminated by the headlights.
The weather was somewhat gloomy. The Crimson Moon flickered in and out of sight behind the clouds.
It had just rained, leaving the air damp. As a result, the fresh smell of blood seemed even more intense.
Everything around them was dark. The headlights shone over the wilderness beside the road, making it look hazy. When the harsh light swept across the area, they could see the wild grass swaying nonstop, as if numerous living creatures inside had turned their heads toward them with vicious intent.
"It might be some wild dogs or something..."
Gecko raised his hand and fired a shot toward the wild grass.
Rustle, rustle. The wild grass in the distance shook violently, as if some beast were dashing around inside.
A moment later, the commotion ceased, leaving behind an eerie silence.
Yet behind the wild grass, they could sense numerous gazes watching them warily and viciously.
"Be careful. You can find anything in the wilderness..."
Gecko muttered, then slowly pushed aside the wild grass with Lu Xin and walked inside.
The closer they got, the stronger the smell of blood became. Gecko unconsciously furrowed his brows tightly.
He stole a glance at Lu Xin and found that Lu Xin's expression remained as calm as ever.
There was no curiosity toward the strange bloodiness on his face, nor any fear of the wild grass that was almost as tall as a person...
He was simply calm.
Who's the rookie here, anyway...
Gecko muttered inwardly.
The two of them pushed aside the wild grass and