CH 36

TL: Moonlit

In the end, Gu Langu’s squad decided to leave because one of their leaders, Yu Jin, wanted to go catch grasshoppers! Yes, they were going back to the Mountain range to catch grasshoppers all over the mountains and find the four best-looking ones.

The team members were bewildered. While they were still debating whether or not to follow Yu Jin, they never imagined they would be assigned such a task.

As for Yu Jin, he initially thought he would be flattened into a two-dimensional plane by Gu Langu. However, the little dormouse cried and grabbed hold of Gu Langu’s trousers. “Don’t hit Yu Jin. Yu Jin is good, for example…”

“For example…” Shu Shui Shui stuttered for a while, then while crying, picked up a grasshopper and stuffed it into his mouth. “For example, grilled grasshoppers actually… aren’t bad…” After saying that, he hiccuped while still crying.

Seeing Shushuishui like this, Yu Jin was almost moved to tears. Gu Langu also instantly softened his heart, not towards Yu Jin, but towards the little dormouse. As for why he didn’t stop Yu Jin from roasting grasshoppers, that simply didn’t exist. It can only be said that Gu Langu didn’t expect Shu Shuishui to keep the four grasshoppers for himself as pets.

Although Yu Jin managed to avoid being beaten up, Gu Langu demanded that he compensate Shu Shuishui by catching the four most beautiful grasshoppers in the mountains. Yu Jin, although not particularly aesthetically inclined when it came to grasshoppers, accepted without hesitation. As for how to distinguish the most beautiful ones, it was simply a matter of catching as many as possible and letting Shu Shuishui choose for himself.

So when the members of Gu Langu’s squad packed their things and prepared to leave, the Zone B squad hiding in the energy barrier was equally confused. They had witnessed the whole process and never expected to be saved by four grasshoppers!

Liu Du, watching Gu Langu’s squad busily packing up and preparing to leave, felt like he might be in a dream, one with a horrifying beginning and an incredibly unreal ending.

“Shuishui, don’t worry, I will definitely find the four most beautiful grasshoppers!” Yu Jin spun around Shu Shuishui in determination.

Shu Shuishui’s little ears perked up, but he wasn’t particularly excited. After all, the best position in that mountain range was the Fengzhi Wind Cone, and the best grasshoppers were also nearby. Shu Shuishui had already swept through the nearby area, capturing most of the grasshoppers.

Seeing that Gu Langu’s squad was really about to leave, Liu Du, inside the energy barrier, couldn’t sit still. “Hey, guys, are you really leaving like this?!”

Yu Jin was packing his things. “Should we stay and wait for the grasshoppers to come to us?”

Liu Du felt extremely helpless. If only he hadn’t activated the energy barrier in the first place. This life-saving equipment was disposable, once used, it was gone, and it was highly valuable. Now he felt like it was wasted for nothing.

As the two squads planned to bid farewell, suddenly a shadow floated across the sky, and almost reflexively, everyone looked up at the moving circular shadow on the ground.

“Simulator!!!” Someone’s voice sounded a bit distorted.

The simulators were not deployed all at once in a single day, so this was the one released today! Everyone’s gaze involuntarily followed the movement of the simulator.

It was shortly after noon, the sun was scorching and blinding, but no one wanted to close their eyes for a few seconds. Everyone was mentally predicting where the simulator would land because, with Gu Langu present, they didn’t dare rush forward to snatch it. And even if they managed to snatch it, they couldn’t defend it.

Shu Shuishui, who was sitting on a small rock feeling sad, suddenly felt the sunlight blocked above his head. He stood up, took a couple of steps, and sat down on another small rock.

But soon, the shadow covered him once again. Shu Shuishui lifted his little head, annoyed, and changed his position.

However, the shadow soon enveloped him again. The little dormouse jumped off the small rock in frustration, raised its tiny head in anger, and saw the familiar parachute. It immediately became a bit flustered. “Why is it you again!”

Everyone else: “…” That tone full of disdain was too real!

But regardless of Shu Shuishui’s complaints, the parachute continued to descend slowly and landed perfectly on Shu Shuishui’s face once again. Shu Shuishui was hit in the face by an airdrop for the second time.

The little dormouse was almost furious like a pufferfish. But soon, Shu Shuishui sniffed the air and caught a familiar scent carried by the wind – the sweetness of sweet potatoes, a faint hint of spiritual energy, and the fragrance of tornado grass. Shushuishui suddenly realized that it was a gift from his newfound friend!

Shushuishui skillfully untied the parachute, instantly forgetting about the grasshopper incident. Holding the parachute, he happily approached Gu Langu. “Gugu, look! This is a gift from my new friend yesterday. Your tent has gained an extra piece of fabric.”

Everyone: ?

Gu Langu didn’t understand either.

What friend had the ability to control the landing point of simulators? That was clearly impossible. Before anyone could ponder the meaning of his words, another shadow gradually approached in the sky.

The people in Zone B were almost on their knees! What kind of sorcery was this!

In the gaze of everyone’s disbelief, the parachute once again landed steadily in front of Shu Shuishui.

In Zone B squad, someone whispered in Liu Du’s ear, “Brother Du, do you think their squad is hiding some experts?” Otherwise, how could they explain the phenomenon of two parachutes landing in the same spot? It should be noted that with the number of simulators deployed this year, at least seventy to eighty percent of the nearby simulators were already in their hands.

Liu Du couldn’t figure out the current situation either. Could it be that Gu Langu’s squad was harboring someone even more formidable than Cheng Que? Someone who could not only predict the landing point of the simulators but also change their landing point? This speculation seemed a bit far-fetched. Could it be Gu Langu himself? But if Gu Langu wanted a simulator, he would have snatched it directly. There was no need for such a hassle.

The members of Gu Langu’s Squad were initially reluctant to take on a task like capturing grasshoppers. However, at this moment, everyone fell silent, unable to explain the current situation.

Shu Shuishui, on the other hand, was very happy to receive a gift from his friend. Tornado Grass, naturally inclined towards wind, had a strong affinity for it. After years of scavenging nearby spiritual energy, the grass had become proficient in controlling the wind.

Not only the members of Gu Langu’s squad, but also the members of the Zone B team, were eagerly watching the two simulators stacked together by Shu Shuishui. The surface of the simulators shimmered with a dazzling light, and the sci-fi blue glow resembled the surface of the sea, mysterious and elegant.

Liu Du watched as Shu Shuishui carefully put away the parachute, and suddenly felt a stroke of luck. “Shu Shuishui, hello. Can you sell me those two simulators? We can negotiate the price.”

The members of Zone B team within the energy shield immediately looked at Liu Du with admiration. Yes, considering the current situation, Gu Langu’s Squad would not interfere too much with the actions of the dormouse. If the dormouse wanted to sell, the recently troubled Yu Jin should also dare not intervene. The success rate of this transaction seemed high!

On the other hand, the members of the Gu Langu Squad, especially Yu Jin, immediately cast a murderous gaze at Liu Du. Yu Jin was about to retort, but then noticed the twitch of the little dormouse’s ears, seemingly very delighted, causing Yu Jin’s words to choke back.

Shu Shuishui indeed showed great interest and turned his little head happily, looking expectantly at Liu Du. “How many grasshoppers do you have?”

Liu Du “…”

Zone B squad “…”

Gu Langu Squad “…”

Yu Jin couldn’t help but chuckle. “Hahaha, Shuishui, they’re very poor, they don’t even have a single one.”

“Who said that! I have one!” Liu Du’s expression twitched a couple of times as he reached behind and pulled out a grasshopper, obviously trapped after the energy shield was activated, unable to escape in time.

Yu Jin paused for a moment but quickly showed disdain. “Even if you have one, what’s the use? Do you think you can exchange one simulator for a single grasshopper…”

Yu Jin’s words were cut short because the little dormouse had already scampered over with pitter-pattering footsteps, reaching the side of the energy shield. It earnestly tiptoed, its entire body pressed against the shield, making a great effort to get a clear view of the grasshopper.

Liu Du didn’t expect Shu Shuishui to react this way. He had seen Shu Shuishui roasting grasshoppers during lunchtime, and although he couldn’t smell the aroma, he couldn’t help but feel a strong craving for them. So he casually caught one, but he hadn’t mustered the courage to actually take it out and roast it. He didn’t expect that keeping it would come in handy.

Holding the grasshopper, Liu Du also walked to the edge of the energy shield, bringing the grasshopper close to the shield for Shu Shuishui to see clearly. Outside the shield, the little dormouse scratched its head with its small paw and gave instructions, “Don’t hold its legs, it can cause disabilities.” The little dormouse extended its tiny paw and earnestly guided Liu Du on where to hold the grasshopper.

To Liu Du’s surprise, he involuntarily followed along and learned earnestly. After completing the task, Liu Du snapped out of it, unsure why he had been so obedient just now.

After examining the grasshopper, the little dormouse nodded in satisfaction. “It looks good, and it has a nice physique. Alright then, let’s make the trade.”

“What… what!” Yu Jin nearly choked on his own saliva, wearing a bewildered expression.

Liu Du was also taken aback and almost let go of the locust. Fortunately, the dormouse outside the energy shield jumped around in fright. “Be careful! It might escape!”

Liu Du quickly regained his senses and held the locust very carefully, as if he was not holding a locust but a fragile simulator. He felt his heart racing uncontrollably. “Are you serious? Trade this locust for the simulator?”

Not only Yu Jin, but even Liu Du himself couldn’t believe it. The people from the Zone B squad were also on high alert. Could this be a scheme by the dormouse? Deceive them into opening the energy shield and then capture them all?

Shu Shuishui earnestly nodded his little head. “Yes! Although this one isn’t as good as the four I had before, it’s still quite rare.”

Yu Jin couldn’t hold back any longer and stepped forward. “Shuishui, you don’t understand what the simulator is and its value.”

Even Liu Du, who was initially ecstatic inside the energy shield, calmed down and realized that trading a grasshopper for a simulator was too crazy and didn’t speak up.

Yu Jin dutifully explained the importance of the simulator, from its functionality and quantity to the current situation on the Cang Zhan Star. “Do you understand now, Shuishui? The simulator represents life, it means hope to survive, and it is priceless.”

Shu Shuishui looked at the two simulators that had just landed, realizing that he had taken away so many invaluable things from tornado grass. When he returned to the mountain range later, he would have to bring back spiritual stones. He didn’t want to be a dormouse who only took advantage of others.

Yu Jin reached out and poked Shu Shuishui’s little belly. “Shuishui, are you listening?”

Shu Shuishui quickly shifted position, avoiding Yu Jin’s finger. “I understand.”

Yu Jin showed a relieved expression.

Shu Shuishui turned around, scampering over to grab one simulator, and then ran back to the front of the energy shield. “Come on, let’s trade for the grasshopper! But this time, I want two!”

Yu Jin nearly stumbled, feeling like he was experiencing auditory hallucinations.

Liu Du also thought he was hallucinating.