Being Followed

Lu Heng stored all three treasure chests in his Wristband's storage slot and turned to leave the teleportation array ruins.

The energy surge in the entire area just now was extremely powerful, with a chilling aura and spatial tremors that carried far.

This unusual commotion attracted a large number of survivors who were wandering around the perimeter.

The sounds of running and rustling leaves echoed throughout the forest as everyone converged on the battlefield deep within the Frost Forest, hoping to find the source of the disturbance and perhaps salvage any remaining resources.

Lu Heng did not linger.

After a series of intense battles, his body was truly exhausted. Moreover, he had gained too much, and if he were to be harassed and surrounded by onlookers, it would inevitably cause trouble.

He didn't want to interact with anyone. Using the shade of the trees, he steadily withdrew from the core war zone, intending to find a completely deserted, secluded area to rest and unpack.

He used his mental energy to conduct basic reconnaissance, scanning the surrounding environment.

After traveling some distance, he sensed five hidden figures.

This group of people had been drawn to the huge commotion in the distance and were heading towards the battlefield. As they passed through this area, they happened to run into Lu Heng, who was retreating alone.

They hid in a low-lying area of the woods to the side, keeping their bodies low and watching silently without making a sound.

Lu Heng glanced at these auras but didn't take them seriously.

The other person was merely passing by and observing; they neither blocked his way nor made any move. He saw no need to cause trouble, so he continued walking without stopping, passing directly to the side and continuing on his way.

At this moment, he had just finished a tough battle. His breathing was not rapid, but his posture was steady and relaxed. To outsiders, he looked exhausted and weak after the battle.

In addition, he was alone, his blood-red armor was of excellent quality, and the Goblin Battleaxe in his hand was of a quality far superior to ordinary weapons.

The group exchanged glances and instantly reached a consensus.

Such a large-scale battlefield disturbance will undoubtedly yield substantial rewards.

In the entire area, only this one person emerged from the core war zone alone, carrying a set of top-tier equipment.

Without a doubt, all the benefits will inevitably go to him alone.

Moreover, the opponent was acting alone and looked weak, most likely having been injured or exhausted in the previous battle.

To these survivors, this was an opportunity handed to them.

Isolated, overpowered, and weakened after the battle.

They are the easiest targets for assassination.

They didn't rush forward immediately, keeping quiet and quietly following behind Lu Heng.

Lu Heng didn't pay attention at first.

Even after traveling a considerable distance and being completely isolated from the noise of the battlefield, the five auras behind him remained firmly attached to his path, following him relentlessly without dissipating.

He confirmed it instantly.

He was being watched.

The other party wasn't just going that way; they were deliberately following him, planning to find a secluded spot to steal his property.

Lu Heng gradually slowed his pace.

He originally only wanted to leave quietly and develop his skills in peace.

But this group of people were blinded by greed and, seeing an opportunity for profit, insisted on provoking trouble.

Lu Heng's eyes remained expressionless; his mind had turned completely cold.

Since you've taken the initiative to cause trouble.

Then I won't stand on ceremony.

With a thought, Lu Heng directly summoned the Blood Taisui.

There was no sound, no unusual phenomenon.

Countless slender, blood-red Mycelium sprouted from the cracks in the frozen soil beneath our feet, spreading silently along the ground, Withered Branch, and tree roots.

The Mycelium spreads all over the entire forest floor, forming a hidden net that is completely invisible to the naked eye.

They only set traps, without making any offensive moves.

Silently lock down all movement, retreat routes, and advance angles in this area.

Having finished everything, Lu Heng maintained a steady pace and continued walking forward.

He remained outwardly calm, seemingly unaware of the deadly threat lurking behind him.

The five people behind him were getting closer and closer.

Looking at Lu Heng's consistently relaxed posture, they became even more certain that he was seriously injured, weak, and completely unprepared, and their greed grew even stronger.

Without the interference of the battlefield crowds, the secluded forest was the perfect place to make a move.

A few seconds later, the footsteps following behind suddenly accelerated.

Five figures simultaneously emerged from the shadows of the trees, quickly spreading out to form a fan-shaped encirclement, completely blocking all of Lu Heng's routes of movement and evasion.

The five men held steel pipes, machetes, and homemade short spears—all common melee weapons in the apocalypse.

All eyes were fixed on Lu Heng's red armor and battle axe, their eyes filled with undisguised greed.

The man in the lead stepped forward, his voice cold and threatening.

"Stop."

"Hand over all your equipment and supplies."

"You took all the benefits from that commotion, didn't you? If you know what's good for you, hand over everything, and I'll spare your life."

The other four quickly took their positions, blocking all directions to prevent Lu Heng from escaping.

In their view, the outcome was already decided.

Five people surrounding and killing a wounded lone traveler after a battle would leave no room for error.

A sure-fire way to double-cross someone, it's all within easy reach.

Lu Heng stopped completely.

He slowly turned around and looked at the five people who had surrounded him.

His face showed no panic, no fear, only indifference.

Thinking they had found a weakness, the other party set their sights on his supplies.

Little did they know that from the moment they began to follow him, they had already stepped into a deadly trap he had laid.

The invisible Mycelium covering the ground had already completely locked down the five people's positions and movement paths.

Since the other party has taken the initiative to come to us.

Lu Heng's gaze was calm and composed.

In this double-cross, it's still uncertain who will ultimately take the hit.