Chapter 1708: A Door
The photo was not very clear, and due to the distance, it was hard to make out what that thing really looked like. But vaguely, one could see a long, angular head and a raised tail that seemed to have numerous sharp spikes.
Gu Fan guessed correctly; the thing was indeed trailing behind them. However, because the angle of the photo wasn’t well chosen, no one could see it.
No, now it was more fitting to call it a monster. None of them had ever seen such a bizarre and unsettling head.
Gu Fan didn’t know what kind of extreme reaction the flash might provoke from the monster, but he hoped the creature would recognize their value and not lose control, pouncing on him and biting him.
Thankfully, after some time had passed, the monster hadn’t launched any attacks, and Gu Fan finally exhaled in relief.
The boss couldn’t help but comment, "Kid, looks like you’re brave, meticulous, and thick-skinned."
Hearing this, Gu Fan felt a little puzzled. Brave, perhaps, because he dared to take the photo. Meticulous, maybe, because he sensed the monster was likely following them. But thick-skinned? How did that make sense?
The boss merely chuckled and glanced at Li Shi, who was standing beside Gu Fan. That smile and look carried a deep meaning, as if implying something.
Li Shi didn’t understand, while Gu Fan pretended to know nothing, though his expression betrayed slight embarrassment.
The boss didn’t explain further and led the group onward.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, the group began imagining various possible scenarios, such as encountering a sacrificial altar where the monster would slaughter everyone to complete its ritual.