Chapter 207: Unfamiliar

Chapter 207: Unfamiliar

Jiang Cheng’s expression recovered slightly when they exited the building and bathed under the sun. Fatty turned around to glance at the building. His heart wouldn’t stop pounding. It was a strange feeling. He didn’t see or hear anything but he was still affected by the Doctor.

He pulled back his gaze to look at the Doctor. He opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, the Doctor cut in, “Did Su Xiaoxiao and Chen Ran say where they were going?”

Fatty thought about it and shook his head. “No.” Fatty suddenly asked, “Could they have gone into the forest?” Looking at the verdant yet lifeless forest, Fatty was averse to it. He had personally experienced the strangeness inside the forest. The mist inside the forest was like a quicksand. He didn’t want to experience that ever again. However, they failed to find Chen Ran and Su Xiaoxiao. The beach was empty, and so were the cliffs.

Therefore...

The result was clear. While the Doctor was asleep, Chen Ran and Su Xiaoxiao entered the forest.

“Come,” Jiang Cheng headed to the forest, “Let’s go check it out.”

Even though Fatty really wanted to persuade the Doctor against this, it was clear that the forest had a very important secret about this mission. It might be related to its source. After all, everything strange happened after the white plate was discovered. It was the case for both the assimilated ‘zombies’ and the curse.

Fatty also wondered what exactly the curse was. And the things from Black Stone Town... what was their goal?

Jiang Cheng ignored Fatty and entered the forest. The rustling sound entered his ears. It sounded like wild cats scratching on the bark. Fatty was stunned. Why was the Doctor acting so strange? However, that thought only lasted for a moment. Then, he ignored the resistance in his heart and followed the Doctor. They slowly moved deeper into the forest.

“They have entered the place.” Su Xiaoxiao’s voice began. There was no warmth and emotion. She turned to glance at Chen Ran, who was still looking at the forest. She added, “Mr Chen, your plan has succeeded.”

Chen Ran pulled back his gaze before focusing it on Su Xiaoxiao’s exquisite face. He grinned, “Miss Su is being too kind. This is not just my handiwork.” He paused before adding, “You have contributed too.”

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t say anything in response. One should always place oneself first in the nightmare realm. Plus, Su An might not be able to hold on much longer. She knew what kind of person Chen Ran was. The risk of working with him was extremely high. To be honest, she had a better impression of Hao Shuai than Chen Ran.

However... one’s impression changed with understanding, especially, after Chen Ran showed her what he had found. It was a very crucial clue.

It was... a carved painting. It was behind a broken stone pillar that they always passed by. It was across from the stone door that they first broke down. There was nothing around the pillar. No one expected the clue to be somewhere so obvious, so they ignored it.

“Mr Chen, I wish to know how you noticed this painting.” Her eyes glowed with... not hostility but curiosity.

Even though the stone pillar was obvious, the carving was not. The pattern was carved into the stone. One could barely notice it without using water or dust to reveal it.

Chen Ran’s lips curled up exaggeratedly. He pulled out a folded piece of paper from his pocket and shook it before Su Xiaoxiao’s face.

“Miss Su,” He smiled, “Do you have any more questions?”