Chapter 70 (1/2)

Everyone ran as fast as their legs could carry them — they all knew the consequence of being left behind.

However, even a fast runner like Chang couldn't completely get rid of rustle sound that followed him all along.

The millipedes were extremely fast. Although their stout figure could easily fool other animals to a.s.sume that they were slow and clumsy, they were actually quick in action. Chang breathed through his mouth to get as much air as he could, but the millipedes still showed their figures through the gaps in between the leaves above his head.

”Separate! We should go separately!” Even though Qing Shui wasn't as good as Chang in strength, his ability of observation alarmed him to the danger above them. He shouted as he hastened ”Go in different directions! If we were to be caged by these millipedes, no one can escape then.”

”But…”Chang was about to argue, half of the body of the millipede hung down from the tree in front of him, it was almost horrified to react as the blinding secretion ejected from the sharp mouthpiece of the millipede, was directed toward Chang's face.

”F*ck!” Chang made a 90 degree turn without hesitation, the turn brought him to the other side of the jungle.

As it was very close to Zhengzhou already, Chang was not worried about getting lost. As long as he was heading to the direction where Zhengzhou was, he could get out of the jungle easily. He chose to run on places where the shrubs were denser and lower compare to where it was on the Zheng Kai Avenue. As soon as he noticed the rustle sound slowly disappeared, he made another 90 degree turn to get back on track.

Chang trotted through the shrubs with caution and he gradually went far away from the millipedes.

Until the rustle sound was completely gone, he sped up again toward the east where Zhengzhou was.

From west to the east, the Zheng Kai Avenue was 80 kilometers in length. He had finally reached the exit of the avenue in his heavy breathing.

The scene changed tremendously as he went away from the jungle. All the tall trees, slippery mosses, and fungi became less visible. The branches and leaves that blocked out the sky rapidly moved backward. The plants became smaller and smaller as he ran through an area where there was a mix of gra.s.s and shrubs. Running full speed for another 20 minutes, the shrubs became even more spa.r.s.e. The moment he bolted out from the jungle, the world no longer seemed threatening to him. The air was clear and fresh, making him more lighthearted.

The highway and overpa.s.s were cracked as if wrinkles had grown on their surface. Ten meters away on his left-hand side was the exit of the Zheng Kai Avenue.

Chang stopped, his breaths were the loudest sound at the moment.

He walked to the exit with uncontrollable excitement, under the billboard where it said, ”Welcome to Zhengzhou.” He stared at the cracked path that he could barely see in the jungle, he suddenly had a feeling that it was as if a century had pa.s.sed.

The countless tribulations and hards.h.i.+ps were about to end, the journey began from ”Welcome to Kaifeng” and ended at ”Welcome to Zhengzhou.” Many tortured and died on this long march, the remaining were scarred. Yet, it was only one hour away by car before the red fog.

Chang and Jing rested for two minutes, and then walked around to look for other people. Five minutes after his search, he found Ming Yi, who was also seeking to reunite with the group.

”Ming Yi!” Chang hastened to shout as he saw Ming Yi by far.

”You got out!” Ming Yi's excitement was written all over his face. They didn't come out together because they took a different route.

”Yes I got out…” Chang held Jing tightly, but he sat on the ground dejected, ”It wasn't easy, did you see anyone else?”