Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 789 Target Changed!

After being injured, the broken vine-like creature quickly left the area, abandoning even its intended prey.

At the same time, Hu Ming flicked his wrist, and the precious sword was thrown out like lightning, pinning the giant python's head to the spot in the center as it tried to escape after surviving the ordeal.

However, Hu Ming had no time to pay attention to the giant python. Instead, he and the blind man who had rushed over were examining the severed tentacles and flesh.

Hu Ming unceremoniously pulled out his black and gold dagger from the blind man's waist, used the blade to cut the tentacles, and peeled out the bloody substance inside.

"Damn it..."

The blind man glanced at the precious sword that had pinned the giant python to its death, then at his own short sword in Hu Ming's hand, and his face turned ashen.

"I find it disgusting, and who knows what this thing even is..."

"However, from any angle, the filling material here doesn't look like plants at all; it's genuine flesh and blood... The world is truly amazing."

"A plant's outer shell, flesh and blood inside—I'm very curious, how exactly does this kind of being survive?"

Hu Ming was unusually curious. He kept poking at the flesh and blood that had been almost minced into a paste with his short knife, and his eyes gleamed.

"...Judging from the outer shell, this thing is definitely a Hydra Cypress, but inside...I just saw you sprinkle some white powder on it, is it Heavenly Heart Stone Powder?"

"It seems the reason is the flesh and blood inside. This snake cypress has probably undergone some kind of mysterious mutation, becoming even more terrifying."

"

The blind man stroked his chin and guessed.

"I don't quite understand what you mean by 'snake cypress.' However, you two, the perfect fusion of plant and flesh... this is the greatest discovery of the 21st century!"

"Believe me, as long as we can take this creature out of the world and conduct research, I will... we will definitely be remembered in history, and our names will be etched in the annals of world scientific development!"

Researcher Tu, his eyes shining, stepped forward, wearing rubber gloves, and unabashedly took his hands, his tone excited.

"..."

Hu Ming and the blind man looked at each other in silence.

Is this... a researcher?
When they encounter something that interests them, do they not even care about their own safety?
Clearly, this creature is carnivorous and extremely ferocious. Faced with the threat of a predator lurking in the shadows, its first thought is actually about making a name for itself in history?
Is this... what a scientist is?
However, one thing is certain: perhaps it is because this ruin is indeed permeated with some kind of mysterious power, or perhaps it is because this cypress tree has eaten too many pythons since ancient times, which has led to this unknown mutation.

However, this makes the danger of this cypress tree increase dramatically!
……

No matter what lies ahead, it is clear that the team must continue forward. The place where Gu Huaisheng's GPS signal disappeared is at the deepest part of the ruins!

Along the way, in the grass, we could occasionally find some snake skins, some dry and some fresh. Judging from the patterns and size, they were clearly the pythons we had encountered before.

For thousands of years, this fertile land, untouched by human hands, has still formed a complete and unique ecosystem.

"Pythons prey on living creatures in their vicinity, while the mutated plants deep within the ruins use pythons as prey."

Hu Ming crushed the snake molt in his hand and said softly.

At the same time, Hu Ming's ear trembled slightly, and from the distant horizon, there could be a distinct rustling sound.

This place is both the rooting ground of the cypress and the lair of the pythons!
These creatures defy the laws of nature. Generally speaking, the more powerful and aggressive a species, the less likely they are to live in groups. But here, Hu Ming has heard of no fewer than dozens.

"Why are you so happy? Such a big snake could swallow a person whole. What if one suddenly jumps out of the grass under your feet? Wouldn't someone definitely die?"

Gu Ziqing rolled her eyes, unable to understand the upturned corners of Hu Ming's mouth.

"I've heard some interesting things, so I'll let it go. Revealing everything in advance would be a bit boring. Anyway, let's just keep going."

Before they knew it, Hu Ming and the blind man had reached the front of the group and were directing the entire team.

With the direction of travel unchanged, Okitajima merely paused for a moment, then said nothing, tacitly agreeing.

As I said before, Okitajima doesn't care about the process as long as he can achieve his goal.

The appearance of the giant python clearly tells everyone that in this remote and untouched wilderness, firearms cannot bring safety.

When faced with a python that resembles a savage behemoth, it's already a struggle for a bullet to even shatter its scales, let alone its even more bizarre tentacles and vines.
Professional matters should undoubtedly be left to professionals, and Hu Ming and the blind man are professionals in this field.

Having roughly figured out the situation of this ruin, Hu Ming has even begun to construct a preliminary structural diagram of the ruin in his mind based on the information brought back by various sounds.

Aside from the eerie cypress trees deep within and the strange pagodas and Buddha statues, this ruin held no more secrets for Hu Ming.

Including those lurking in the shadows, hidden in underground stupas…

"Watch out, it's coming again!"

Suddenly, Hu Ming's expression changed, and he whispered a warning.

The blind man reacted immediately, understanding what Hu Ming was referring to. Without thinking, amidst Gu Ziqing's screams, he grabbed Gu Ziqing around the waist and jumped up on the spot.

The next moment, several "ghost claws" suddenly emerged from the grass and grabbed at the spot where Gu Ziqing had just been.

Gu Ziqing's scream stopped abruptly. She covered her mouth, her forehead covered in cold sweat.

Just now, by a hair's breadth, she would have become the dinner of this creature that was both plant and flesh!
"Thank you," Gu Ziqing whispered to the blind man, her face pale.

"You're welcome."

Feeling a slight itch near his ear, and under Hu Ming's strange gaze, the blind man subconsciously pushed Gu Ziqing away from his arms, just like a straight man.

"Hey, blind guy, have you lived too long, to the point that you've lost some kind of function, both physically and mentally, and your personality has become twisted to the point that you've fallen for men?"

"As far as I know, during the most difficult years of his life, even though he had forgotten you, you still stayed by his side. Is that true love?"

Hu Ming seemed to have thought of something and suddenly realized.

The blind man smirked: "...So, where did this bizarre logic of yours come from? Why did you even think of this?"

"So you didn't refute it, therefore what I said is true, be careful!"

Hu Ming casually remarked, while simultaneously offering a reminder. Ghost Claw, having missed its first strike, was incredulous. With a twist in mid-air, it temporarily abandoned Gu Ziqing, who was being protected by the blind man, and Hu Ming, who had just inflicted considerable damage on it, and set its sights on the mercenaries!
In the dimly lit space, gunfire erupted, and gunshots rang out everywhere!