33 Global Evolution
With improved dynamic vision, he could barely capture the movement of the frog's mouth. The action appeared in his mind like a series of decomposed images. However, even though he saw it, his neural response speed could not keep up with his visual acuity.
When Cong Xia saw a pink fleshy tongue shooting out from the dark abyss of the frog's mouth, he barely had time to shout, "It has evolved!"
The frog's elongated tongue was extremely fast, taking less than half a second to reach Lie Fengyu. It instantly coiled around Liu Fengyu.
Due to Liu Fengyu's excessive weight, the tongue retraction speed was noticeably slow. Liu Fengyu extended his hand, and his left arm transformed into a huge king flower petal, smacking the frog's face with a loud slap.
The air was immediately filled with a strong stench.
Cong Xia shouted, "It's useless. Frogs don't have a sense of smell!"
Liu Fengyu cursed, "Damn it! It shouldn't even have static vision, but it evolved!"
As it turned out, this frog happened to lack a sense of smell, so it had no reaction to the foul odor. However, the digestive fluid secreted by Liu Fengyu when he slapped its face caused its body to tremble.
But its body was covered in mucus, making it too slippery. Liu Fengyu's flower petal slid off its face with a slap, causing no substantial harm.
Cheng Tianbi's submachine gun in his hand was continuously firing at the frog's big eyes. The frog's jumping ability and neural response speed were incomparable. It jumped forward, and the bullets bounced off its thick and wrinkled skin.
Since Liu Fengyu's flower petal was too large, the frog couldn't fit it into its mouth and attempted to throw it away.
Liu Fengyu wouldn't let it go so easily. He grabbed its tongue, which was more than ten centimeters wide, and frantically secreted digestive fluid.
The tongue was sticky and slimy, with a disgusting texture. Liu Fengyu shouted, "Stinky toad, go to hell!"
The frog, in pain, flicked Liu Fengyu away. Liu Fengyu was thrown more than ten meters high in mid-air, but Cheng Tianbi reached out his hand, and suddenly, Liu Fengyu's falling speed slowed down. The air resistance increased exponentially, and a brief whirlwind formed beneath him. Finally, he slowly descended to the ground without sustaining any injuries.
The enraged frog extended its tongue again towards Cong Xia.
Cong Xia ran, turned around, and hugged a sturdy tree. The frog's tongue followed closely, coiling around his waist and the tree trunk together.
The gradually tightening tongue constricted his waist and abdomen like an iron hoop. He felt the air in his chest being forcefully squeezed, making it almost impossible to breathe. His internal organs seemed to have shifted!
However, the frog couldn't manage to fit him into its mouth.
Cheng Tianbi threw away his gun and ran at an incredible speed, surpassing the frog. He leaped into the air, using the wind's force to jump over four meters high. Above the tongue, he materialized an invisible, translucent wind blade. With a loud shout, he struck down from mid-air.
The frog's tongue was cut off with a resounding sound, like a tightly stretched rubber band suddenly snapping. Blood splattered, and the massive frog's body toppled backward.
Cong Xia fell to the ground, feeling weak and began vomiting uncontrollably. He didn't care about the pain in his chest and back, but rather lamented the loss of the large piece of sausage he had eaten.
Cheng Tianbi and Liu Fengyu both ran towards the frog. Cheng Tianbi landed on the frog, and the invisible wind blade penetrated its unable-to-close mouth. Liu Fengyu extended his arms, transforming them into two huge petals, and accelerated the secretion of digestive fluid onto the frog's relatively vulnerable belly.
The frog's agonizing screams didn't last long, and it ceased to move.
Cheng Tianbi sat on the frog, panting heavily, while Liu Fengyu contentedly digested the frog's meat.
Cong Xia, sweating profusely, staggered over and asked, "Are you guys... alright?"
Cheng Tianbi jumped down and carefully inspected him, grabbing his shoulder. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, just lost the sausage. Ah, it hurts so much."
Liu Fengyu couldn't help but laugh. "With such a big piece of frog meat, you're still thinking about sausage."
Cong Xia's eyes lit up. "Yeah, let's roast it and eat it. Frog meat is tender." He approached the frog and began absorbing its energy. He felt a constant stream of pale blue energy being absorbed into his body.
This... water energy? This frog was huge, and its energy was indeed much stronger than that of insects like mantises or mosquitoes. This was his first time absorbing water energy, and the pure, ocean-like energy contrasted sharply with the frog's ugly appearance, making him feel very comfortable.
Cheng Tianbi frowned. "Have you had enough? Put away your petals quickly. Do you want to suffocate us?"
Liu Fengyu glared at him and retracted the king flower petals, continuing to secrete digestive fluid with his hands. In a short while, a large hole appeared on the frog's belly, and the putrid smell mixed with the bloody scene made them all feel uncomfortable.
Cong Xia said, "There are still frogs nearby. What should we do? Should we leave or stay?"
Neither option was ideal. This frog was not only enormous in size but had also evolved static vision. However, its static vision didn't seem to be very effective. They were able to observe the frog just now, but it appeared to be stationary for a while, only extending its tongue. Perhaps this was due to its recent evolution.
So staying in their current location, hiding behind the dead frog, might allow them to avoid detection. However, if too many frogs come their way, they could be in danger. Therefore, deciding whether to stay or leave is a dilemma.
Liu Fengyu gritted his teeth. "Let's stay. We haven't eaten enough."
Cheng Tianbi nodded. "Let's stay."
"Alright, we'll stay and wait for the fog to dissipate."
Squatting next to the frog's webbed foot, partially obscured by its leg, they were betting on the frog's newly evolved static vision not being very effective, that it wouldn't be able to see them.
Over the next hour or so, a total of three frogs appeared in their vicinity but failed to notice them. They went off to search for other prey.
After the sun set, the fog dissipated, and the frogs' croaking ceased. However, the forest at night was even more terrifying than the forest shrouded in fog.
And just like everyone else, they were clearly separated.
Cong Xia patted the fat, greasy frog. "Anyway, let's eat first. Having a full stomach will help us move."
Liu Fengyu had already digested a large hole in the frog's belly, thanks to his ability. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to cut through the frog's slippery and thick skin.
Cheng Tianbi tore off a large piece of meat from the frog, and they skillfully started a fire to roast the frog meat.
The frog meat was tender, juicy, and easy to cook. Although their only seasoning was salt, it still tasted delicious.
The fire attracted some humans that hadn't run too far away. They gradually returned, numbering in the hundreds. They hadn't eaten anything other than wild grass for many days, and seeing this frog was like finding a treasure. They were just one step away from pouncing on it and eating it raw.
This tens-of-tons giant frog was completely dismembered, and more and more bonfires were lit in the forest, roasting the frog meat in batches.
The forest was illuminated by the flickering flames, and the scent of food filled the air. Ordinary animals dared not approach. Those who had scattered and lost their way but saw the fire returned one by one. The fate of those who couldn't find their way back can be easily imagined.
Tonight, for ordinary citizens, it may be the happiest night they have had since leaving Kunming. Despite having just experienced a life-or-death ordeal, they were now able to taste real and substantial meat, which was priceless.
The large frog weighing over ten tons was quickly devoured by everyone, leaving only the skeleton in less than an hour. Those who arrived late had to search through the pile of bones, scraping off the scattered bits of meat and blood with their fingers.
After satisfying their hunger and thirst, the three of them gathered around the fire and intended to get some sleep.
Liu Fengyu was the first to fall asleep. Cheng Tianbi took the first watch and said to Cong Xia, who was about to lie down, "Take off your clothes and let me see."
"Huh?" Cong Xia was momentarily confused.
"Just let me see."
Cong Xia immediately understood that Cheng Tianbi wanted to check if he was injured, and he felt embarrassed about his momentary strange thoughts.
He quickly lifted his clothes, and by the light of the fire, Cheng Tianbi took a look. Cong Xia's back had a wide bloody mark, as if it had been encircled by a red waistband, which was somewhat alarming.
Cong Xia touched it, grimacing in pain. If he hadn't acted quickly and grabbed onto a tree, he might have ended up in the frog's belly. Compared to that, this injury seemed insignificant.
Cheng Tianbi's rough fingertips pressed lightly on Cong Xia's skin and gently touched it. "It's just bruised, nothing serious."
Cong Xia smiled and said, "Apart from a little pain, it's nothing major. But you and Liu Ge must be exhausted."
Cheng Tianbi nodded. "I haven't fully recovered yet." His abilities were still insufficient to manipulate the natural forces of the wind for too long. Otherwise, he would have been completely drained.
Today's battle was the most he had used his abilities, and if they hadn't eaten so much meat, he would still be weak.
"A good night's sleep will restore your energy. You should take the first watch. Rest for now."
"It's alright. Practicing is also a form of rest."
Cong Xia nodded. "Then I'll sleep first. Wake me up when it's time."
Cheng Tianbi said, "Come closer. It's not safe to have your back exposed."
Cong Xia turned over and moved closer to Cheng Tianbi, resting his head against Cheng Tianbi's thigh. He said, "Brother Bing, do you think we can trust Liu Ge?"
Cheng Tianbi asked, "Why do you ask?"
"We've gone through life and death together so many times. Although Liu Ge has a bad temper, I think we can trust him."
"What do you want to say?"
"I want to tell him about the cultivation method."
Cheng Tianbi fell silent.
Cong Xia looked up and asked, "Brother Bing? Do you think it's not appropriate?"
"If you think it's fine, then it's fine." Cheng Tianbi replied somewhat stiffly.
Cong Xia had carefully considered this matter. He wanted to do this for the sake of their collective safety and survival. Liu Fengyu's abilities should not be underestimated, and he had always cooperated well with Cheng Tianbi. If his abilities could be effectively enhanced, their journey of over two thousand kilometers might be a bit smoother.
The road ahead was too long, and there were too many dangers. Becoming stronger was the only way to survive.
Based on the fact that Liu Fengyu had been working with them in solidarity, Cong Xia felt that he could trust him.
So, even though he knew that Cheng Tianbi didn't like Liu Fengyu and probably wouldn't support this proposal, Cong Xia still wanted to convince Cheng Tianbi.
"Brother Bing, this is for all of us to stay alive. You should be able to understand, right?"
Of course, Cheng Tianbi could understand. In fact, he had already considered this matter. Along this journey, their situation would be exponentially more dangerous without Liu Fengyu. Similarly, without him, Liu Fengyu might not have made it this far. In other words, they were a community of shared interests, and they could only survive this desperate situation by growing stronger together.
But he hadn't brought it up because once Cong Xia revealed the information related to the Five Elements energy to Liu Fengyu, it wouldn't be a secret between him and Cong Xia anymore.
He couldn't explain what was going on in his mind. They had traveled a long way together, just the two of them, and suddenly, there was Liu Fengyu, causing him to feel a strong resistance in his heart.
Perhaps it was because Liu Fengyu was too feminine and too annoying, he thought.
Cheng Tianbi nodded absentmindedly and said, "Go ahead, speak."
Cong Xia patted Cheng Tianbi's waist and smiled, "Brother Bing, the road to Beijing is so long. I hope the three of us can become stronger together and reach our destination, with no one left behind."
Cheng Tianbi quietly watched the swaying shadows of the trees in the depths of the forest and whispered, "We will."
There was one belief that he had never wavered from, and that was to bring Cong Xia back to Beijing.
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Translator’s note: What a clueless man! Haha.
33 Global Evolution
With improved dynamic vision, he could barely capture the movement of the frog's mouth. The action appeared in his mind like a series of decomposed images. However, even though he saw it, his neural response speed could not keep up with his visual acuity.
When Cong Xia saw a pink fleshy tongue shooting out from the dark abyss of the frog's mouth, he barely had time to shout, "It has evolved!"
The frog's elongated tongue was extremely fast, taking less than half a second to reach Lie Fengyu. It instantly coiled around Liu Fengyu.
Due to Liu Fengyu's excessive weight, the tongue retraction speed was noticeably slow. Liu Fengyu extended his hand, and his left arm transformed into a huge king flower petal, smacking the frog's face with a loud slap.
The air was immediately filled with a strong stench.
Cong Xia shouted, "It's useless. Frogs don't have a sense of smell!"
Liu Fengyu cursed, "Damn it! It shouldn't even have static vision, but it evolved!"
As it turned out, this frog happened to lack a sense of smell, so it had no reaction to the foul odor. However, the digestive fluid secreted by Liu Fengyu when he slapped its face caused its body to tremble.
But its body was covered in mucus, making it too slippery. Liu Fengyu's flower petal slid off its face with a slap, causing no substantial harm.
Cheng Tianbi's submachine gun in his hand was continuously firing at the frog's big eyes. The frog's jumping ability and neural response speed were incomparable. It jumped forward, and the bullets bounced off its thick and wrinkled skin.
Since Liu Fengyu's flower petal was too large, the frog couldn't fit it into its mouth and attempted to throw it away.
Liu Fengyu wouldn't let it go so easily. He grabbed its tongue, which was more than ten centimeters wide, and frantically secreted digestive fluid.
The tongue was sticky and slimy, with a disgusting texture. Liu Fengyu shouted, "Stinky toad, go to hell!"
The frog, in pain, flicked Liu Fengyu away. Liu Fengyu was thrown more than ten meters high in mid-air, but Cheng Tianbi reached out his hand, and suddenly, Liu Fengyu's falling speed slowed down. The air resistance increased exponentially, and a brief whirlwind formed beneath him. Finally, he slowly descended to the ground without sustaining any injuries.
The enraged frog extended its tongue again towards Cong Xia.
Cong Xia ran, turned around, and hugged a sturdy tree. The frog's tongue followed closely, coiling around his waist and the tree trunk together.
The gradually tightening tongue constricted his waist and abdomen like an iron hoop. He felt the air in his chest being forcefully squeezed, making it almost impossible to breathe. His internal organs seemed to have shifted!
However, the frog couldn't manage to fit him into its mouth.
Cheng Tianbi threw away his gun and ran at an incredible speed, surpassing the frog. He leaped into the air, using the wind's force to jump over four meters high. Above the tongue, he materialized an invisible, translucent wind blade. With a loud shout, he struck down from mid-air.
The frog's tongue was cut off with a resounding sound, like a tightly stretched rubber band suddenly snapping. Blood splattered, and the massive frog's body toppled backward.
Cong Xia fell to the ground, feeling weak and began vomiting uncontrollably. He didn't care about the pain in his chest and back, but rather lamented the loss of the large piece of sausage he had eaten.
Cheng Tianbi and Liu Fengyu both ran towards the frog. Cheng Tianbi landed on the frog, and the invisible wind blade penetrated its unable-to-close mouth. Liu Fengyu extended his arms, transforming them into two huge petals, and accelerated the secretion of digestive fluid onto the frog's relatively vulnerable belly.
The frog's agonizing screams didn't last long, and it ceased to move.
Cheng Tianbi sat on the frog, panting heavily, while Liu Fengyu contentedly digested the frog's meat.
Cong Xia, sweating profusely, staggered over and asked, "Are you guys... alright?"
Cheng Tianbi jumped down and carefully inspected him, grabbing his shoulder. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, just lost the sausage. Ah, it hurts so much."
Liu Fengyu couldn't help but laugh. "With such a big piece of frog meat, you're still thinking about sausage."
Cong Xia's eyes lit up. "Yeah, let's roast it and eat it. Frog meat is tender." He approached the frog and began absorbing its energy. He felt a constant stream of pale blue energy being absorbed into his body.
This... water energy? This frog was huge, and its energy was indeed much stronger than that of insects like mantises or mosquitoes. This was his first time absorbing water energy, and the pure, ocean-like energy contrasted sharply with the frog's ugly appearance, making him feel very comfortable.
Cheng Tianbi frowned. "Have you had enough? Put away your petals quickly. Do you want to suffocate us?"
Liu Fengyu glared at him and retracted the king flower petals, continuing to secrete digestive fluid with his hands. In a short while, a large hole appeared on the frog's belly, and the putrid smell mixed with the bloody scene made them all feel uncomfortable.
Cong Xia said, "There are still frogs nearby. What should we do? Should we leave or stay?"
Neither option was ideal. This frog was not only enormous in size but had also evolved static vision. However, its static vision didn't seem to be very effective. They were able to observe the frog just now, but it appeared to be stationary for a while, only extending its tongue. Perhaps this was due to its recent evolution.
So staying in their current location, hiding behind the dead frog, might allow them to avoid detection. However, if too many frogs come their way, they could be in danger. Therefore, deciding whether to stay or leave is a dilemma.
Liu Fengyu gritted his teeth. "Let's stay. We haven't eaten enough."
Cheng Tianbi nodded. "Let's stay."
"Alright, we'll stay and wait for the fog to dissipate."
Squatting next to the frog's webbed foot, partially obscured by its leg, they were betting on the frog's newly evolved static vision not being very effective, that it wouldn't be able to see them.
Over the next hour or so, a total of three frogs appeared in their vicinity but failed to notice them. They went off to search for other prey.
After the sun set, the fog dissipated, and the frogs' croaking ceased. However, the forest at night was even more terrifying than the forest shrouded in fog.
And just like everyone else, they were clearly separated.
Cong Xia patted the fat, greasy frog. "Anyway, let's eat first. Having a full stomach will help us move."
Liu Fengyu had already digested a large hole in the frog's belly, thanks to his ability. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to cut through the frog's slippery and thick skin.
Cheng Tianbi tore off a large piece of meat from the frog, and they skillfully started a fire to roast the frog meat.
The frog meat was tender, juicy, and easy to cook. Although their only seasoning was salt, it still tasted delicious.
The fire attracted some humans that hadn't run too far away. They gradually returned, numbering in the hundreds. They hadn't eaten anything other than wild grass for many days, and seeing this frog was like finding a treasure. They were just one step away from pouncing on it and eating it raw.
This tens-of-tons giant frog was completely dismembered, and more and more bonfires were lit in the forest, roasting the frog meat in batches.
The forest was illuminated by the flickering flames, and the scent of food filled the air. Ordinary animals dared not approach. Those who had scattered and lost their way but saw the fire returned one by one. The fate of those who couldn't find their way back can be easily imagined.
Tonight, for ordinary citizens, it may be the happiest night they have had since leaving Kunming. Despite having just experienced a life-or-death ordeal, they were now able to taste real and substantial meat, which was priceless.
The large frog weighing over ten tons was quickly devoured by everyone, leaving only the skeleton in less than an hour. Those who arrived late had to search through the pile of bones, scraping off the scattered bits of meat and blood with their fingers.
After satisfying their hunger and thirst, the three of them gathered around the fire and intended to get some sleep.
Liu Fengyu was the first to fall asleep. Cheng Tianbi took the first watch and said to Cong Xia, who was about to lie down, "Take off your clothes and let me see."
"Huh?" Cong Xia was momentarily confused.
"Just let me see."
Cong Xia immediately understood that Cheng Tianbi wanted to check if he was injured, and he felt embarrassed about his momentary strange thoughts.
He quickly lifted his clothes, and by the light of the fire, Cheng Tianbi took a look. Cong Xia's back had a wide bloody mark, as if it had been encircled by a red waistband, which was somewhat alarming.
Cong Xia touched it, grimacing in pain. If he hadn't acted quickly and grabbed onto a tree, he might have ended up in the frog's belly. Compared to that, this injury seemed insignificant.
Cheng Tianbi's rough fingertips pressed lightly on Cong Xia's skin and gently touched it. "It's just bruised, nothing serious."
Cong Xia smiled and said, "Apart from a little pain, it's nothing major. But you and Liu Ge must be exhausted."
Cheng Tianbi nodded. "I haven't fully recovered yet." His abilities were still insufficient to manipulate the natural forces of the wind for too long. Otherwise, he would have been completely drained.
Today's battle was the most he had used his abilities, and if they hadn't eaten so much meat, he would still be weak.
"A good night's sleep will restore your energy. You should take the first watch. Rest for now."
"It's alright. Practicing is also a form of rest."
Cong Xia nodded. "Then I'll sleep first. Wake me up when it's time."
Cheng Tianbi said, "Come closer. It's not safe to have your back exposed."
Cong Xia turned over and moved closer to Cheng Tianbi, resting his head against Cheng Tianbi's thigh. He said, "Brother Bing, do you think we can trust Liu Ge?"
Cheng Tianbi asked, "Why do you ask?"
"We've gone through life and death together so many times. Although Liu Ge has a bad temper, I think we can trust him."
"What do you want to say?"
"I want to tell him about the cultivation method."
Cheng Tianbi fell silent.
Cong Xia looked up and asked, "Brother Bing? Do you think it's not appropriate?"
"If you think it's fine, then it's fine." Cheng Tianbi replied somewhat stiffly.
Cong Xia had carefully considered this matter. He wanted to do this for the sake of their collective safety and survival. Liu Fengyu's abilities should not be underestimated, and he had always cooperated well with Cheng Tianbi. If his abilities could be effectively enhanced, their journey of over two thousand kilometers might be a bit smoother.
The road ahead was too long, and there were too many dangers. Becoming stronger was the only way to survive.
Based on the fact that Liu Fengyu had been working with them in solidarity, Cong Xia felt that he could trust him.
So, even though he knew that Cheng Tianbi didn't like Liu Fengyu and probably wouldn't support this proposal, Cong Xia still wanted to convince Cheng Tianbi.
"Brother Bing, this is for all of us to stay alive. You should be able to understand, right?"
Of course, Cheng Tianbi could understand. In fact, he had already considered this matter. Along this journey, their situation would be exponentially more dangerous without Liu Fengyu. Similarly, without him, Liu Fengyu might not have made it this far. In other words, they were a community of shared interests, and they could only survive this desperate situation by growing stronger together.
But he hadn't brought it up because once Cong Xia revealed the information related to the Five Elements energy to Liu Fengyu, it wouldn't be a secret between him and Cong Xia anymore.
He couldn't explain what was going on in his mind. They had traveled a long way together, just the two of them, and suddenly, there was Liu Fengyu, causing him to feel a strong resistance in his heart.
Perhaps it was because Liu Fengyu was too feminine and too annoying, he thought.
Cheng Tianbi nodded absentmindedly and said, "Go ahead, speak."
Cong Xia patted Cheng Tianbi's waist and smiled, "Brother Bing, the road to Beijing is so long. I hope the three of us can become stronger together and reach our destination, with no one left behind."
Cheng Tianbi quietly watched the swaying shadows of the trees in the depths of the forest and whispered, "We will."
There was one belief that he had never wavered from, and that was to bring Cong Xia back to Beijing.
****
Translator’s note: What a clueless man! Haha.
