The Eerie Village

Under Chi Li's gaze, which seemed to be scrutinizing the fish tail through Si Jinyan, Si Jinyan once again checked Chi Li's luggage inside and out, as if Chi Li were a child about to leave home for his first day of kindergarten.

When it was time to depart, they boarded the spacecraft and headed together for the rainforest region in southern Country E, near the upper reaches of the E River.

They crossed half the planet, taking a full five hours to reach their destination.

This was a primeval jungle with extremely little development. The surface vegetation was dense, and the closer one got to its center, the more luxuriant the plants became and the greater the biodiversity. There were also more swamps, wild beasts, poisonous creatures, and hidden dangers.

Although the spacecraft had a cloaking system that could block most signal surveillance, it was still too large. They could only land at the edge of the rainforest, then use lighter aircraft and other equipment to search the middle of the jungle for clues.

Si Jinyan ordered them to rest for the night first and refrain from any large-scale operations. During that time, they were to familiarize themselves with the surrounding terrain.

The soldiers moved about freely. Some rested, some replenished their strength, and some went to investigate the nearby area...

Chi Li followed Si Jinyan off the spacecraft. The rainforest's heavy, damp vapor, mixed with the rich scent of grass, trees, and soil, rushed over them.

Si Jinyan asked, "Can you adapt?"

Chi Li looked around, stretched his stiff muscles after sitting for so long, and replied, "I can." He had carried out plenty of missions in places like this.

Si Jinyan nodded. He had probably investigated Chi Li as well and knew some of the mercenary group's