Closer to Revealing My True Self-Chapter 374 - 273: What Kind of Tricks Are You Playing Up Your Sleeve_1

Chapter 374: Chapter 273: What Kind of Tricks Are You Playing Up Your Sleeve_1

From the southern to the northern side of the mountain range.

The 6 days on the southern side, all the surveillance points were completed.

After that, we rested for two days at a protection station in the middle to replenish supplies and continued towards the northern side of the mountain range for the next phase of the surveillance mission.

The climate and species distribution between the south and north sides of the mountain range are different.

But for Feng Yi, it didn’t make much of a difference.

Whether it was the south or the north, he could adapt quickly.

The team completed another point check and took a brief rest.

This time Feng Yi didn’t look around but instead raised his head to gaze at the sky above.

Perhaps it was because of moving with Captain Wen and others that the atmosphere was off, combined with some concerns, which made Feng Yi quite restrained during the journey, not fully unleashing his perception.

Even so, Feng Yi had an intuition that there must still be some secrets hidden in this mountain range.

About our ancestors.

The energy material above the clouds, supposedly, should gradually congregate towards the sea near the rocky islands, but here the free state energy material was all gathered above this mountain range, steadily remaining in place.

Was it newly produced?

Or had it been gathered here from other places?

Feng Yi decided to go into the mountains alone after the mission was over to see if he could find an answer.

A few steps away, Captain Wen finished organizing the data and glanced at Feng Yi.

Seeing him staring at the sky, unaware of what he was thinking, Captain Wen felt both surprised and oddly relieved.

It was better that he was looking at the sky. If he was looking at plants or insects around him, Captain Wen would be worried that the kid might eat them indiscriminately.

Despite being competent in other aspects, why would he have such a hobby?

Captain Wen sighed silently.

"After we finish the task on the northern side, we can rest properly for two days at the monitoring station there, and then drive back via another route," Captain Wen said.

"Mhm," Feng Yi responded absently.

Captain Wen’s gaze sharpened.

Why did he feel like this kid was holding back some idea again?

Although Feng Yi always did things that were hard to understand, overall, his performance was quite commendable.

There’s no need to mention his physical strength, as he’s never held the team back throughout these days.

What’s more important was Feng Yi’s talent.

Captain Wen now understood why Old Yuan had recommended Feng Yi to him.

Feng Yi’s perception of animals and plants was indeed very keen, with a very high accuracy rate.

No wonder the expert committee took a shine to Feng Yi. They were not only interested in his snake-catching skills but also his performances in other areas.

All things considered, Feng Yi was very capable. With this in mind, some of his other, unconventional behaviors could be overlooked.

For those with ability, Captain Wen always had more tolerance.

Looking at the sky, the group set off again to scout the next point.

It was another difficult journey.

In front of Feng Yi, his teammate Lu Pengbo was holding a bag containing the retrieved cameras and some equipment.

Seeing Lu Pengbo gasping, Feng Yi approached:

"Let me take that bag."

Lu Pengbo handed the bag over without fuss.

By appearance, Lu Pengbo was indeed more robust than Feng Yi, but these past days, everyone had noticed that Feng Yi’s physical strength was truly formidable!

When everyone else was exhausted and resting, he could still scurry around nearby, looking for mountain fruits to eat!

As if he had endless energy waiting to be released!

On this journey, Feng Yi occasionally helped his teammates share the burden. At first, his teammates would politely decline, worried that Feng Yi was just showing off.

Now, they wouldn’t say a word.

Just hand the stuff over and that was that.

Captain Wen privately mentioned: let Feng Yi help carry things so he wouldn’t have his hands free to pick mountain fruits!

With that thought, Lu Pengbo turned around unintentionally and saw Feng Yi pluck something from a nearby tree branch and swiftly dodge, avoiding getting hit in the face by the branches.

If Lu Pengbo hadn’t caught that moment, and if it had happened a little later, one might have mistakenly thought Feng Yi had simply brushed past the tree branch.

Lu Pengbo: "..."

What kind of genius is this!

Feng Yi, who was caught stealing a snack, returned a calm smile.

He couldn’t help it; even in the energy-saving mimetic mode, he would still feel hungry, and it was convenient to gather some extra food along the way.

It wasn’t a deliberate search, but rather, as he passed by, the smell was detected, and instinct told him it was edible, so he ate it.

As for germs and such, Wu had said that his own defensive power was too high, and bacteria couldn’t harm him.

But Feng Yi hadn’t done nothing in this regard.

He sterilized.

Inside his mouth, his venom killed bacteria.

The venom not only sterilized but also aided in digestion. It combined digesting and detoxifying.

Therefore, even if the fruits picked from the trees weren’t washed and not very clean, Feng Yi wasn’t worried.

As long as there was no bird droppings or other strange smells, just a bit of dust, it was no trouble.

The venom directly eliminated it!

During the mission, there was no need to supply products to the Ancestral Factory, so he had a sufficient stock at the moment, and using it in the forest every day was no burden.

If someone else ate like this, they could have been stricken with diarrhea a long time ago.

From the beginning, Captain Wen was concerned he might eat something problematic, but as the days went on, not only was there no issue, but Feng Yi was also still bouncing around energetically.

After all, they were merely cooperating parties, so Captain Wen couldn’t keep harping on this matter. If Feng Yi did get sick from eating indiscriminately, Captain Wen wouldn’t work with him a second time.

But if he could eat like this without any problems, then it showed that Feng Yi really had exceptional abilities and Captain Wen could look forward to collaborating with him again. Captain Wen was never a rigid person.

Perhaps it was because of Feng Yi’s presence, the task group had avoided many crises and successfully completed the scouting of all points within the anticipated time, reaching the designated monitoring station. Compared to usual, this time they completed the task in the same amount of time but with much more ease.

The 6+2+6 days of surveillance were over, and next, they would rest for two days at the protection station and then drive back via an alternative route.

After many days without bathing, they all smelled strange. The four of them took a thorough shower in the station.

Captain Wen quickly freshened up and began to organize the materials.

While he was busy, Feng Yi came looking for him.

Captain Wen looked at Feng Yi.

Compared to before the mission, the kid didn’t seem to have changed much, not even getting a tan.

After two weeks of mountain patrol, Feng Yi seemed untouched by the wilderness, not a single mosquito bite in sight on his body!

Others showed signs of fatigue after completing their duties.

But Feng Yi, he was still brimming with energy!

Amid the context of his three teammates, Feng Yi seemed positively radiant!

No wonder so many people wanted Feng Yi in the entertainment industry. He certainly had the looks for it.

"Something on your mind?" Captain Wen asked.

"Hmm, it’s about the mission report. I have a few questions to consult you on," Feng Yi handed over a list of questions he had compiled.

Captain Wen was quite surprised.

Normally, young people of Feng Yi’s age would either rest well or start browsing the internet and chatting on their phone after a two-week stint in the wild, returning to human society.

How rare, he was actively working on the mission report!

Flipping through the questions listed by Feng Yi, Captain Wen could tell that he had put in the effort and had taken serious notes during the mission.

As an elder and senior, naturally, it was gratifying to see the younger generation working so hard.

Captain Wen’s expression softened, revealing a pleased smile. He patiently explained the answers to these questions.

Then he said, "There’s no rush on the mission report. Take care of your health first. Go back to your dormitory and get some good rest."

Feng Yi packed up the list of questions but didn’t move, "Uh, there’s one more thing."

Captain Wen maintained a light smile, "Hmm? What is it? Go ahead."

Feng Yi: "I would like to apply for an individual expedition into the mountains. Is there a process for that?"

Captain Wen: "..."

Captain Wen just watched him silently.

A moment later.

"You want to apply for what?!"

"An individual expedition into the mountains," said Feng Yi.

"To which mountain?" Captain Wen asked gravely.

Feng Yi pointed in the direction they had come from, "That mountain... range."

Captain Wen took a deep breath.

"Do you know what you’re talking about?"

"I do," said Feng Yi.

"I suggest you take a good rest first, and we can talk about this topic tomorrow."

Captain Wen suspected Feng Yi was feverish in the head and needed a night’s rest to cool down; perhaps he would change his mind upon waking the next day.

But very quickly, Captain Wen realized - this kid wasn’t impulsive!

Approaching him at this time with a mission report in hand was clear evidence that the kid had begun preparing this several days in advance!

If it wasn’t for entering the mountains, there was no hurry to clear up any doubts about the mission report, as he could be contacted anytime.

However, if he was going into the mountains, contact would be lost, and any queries left unresolved. Coming out of the mountains, there wouldn’t be much time to sort out the issues, and mission reports have deadlines - they must be submitted within a specified timeframe.

Looking at Feng Yi’s current actions, he was intending to resolve questions regarding the mission report in advance!

He had suspected all along the mission that this kid was harboring some scheme!

Right up until the completion of today’s mission and arrival at the station, marking the end of their trek, Feng Yi had been silent. Captain Wen, who was still considering this issue while organizing materials, felt a tinge of guilt, thinking that his prejudice against Feng Yi might be unwarranted.

Turns out, the kid had been waiting for this moment!

"Where’s the application you’ve written?" Captain Wen asked.

"Here it is," Feng Yi handed it over.

It was his first time writing such an application, and he was not familiar with it. This version was only a draft, which he would further revise based on Captain Wen’s suggestions and feedback before submitting.

As per regulation, one wasn’t allowed to enter this mountain range alone. However, as a member of the expert committee, Feng Yi’s level allowed him to apply for individual entry, although submitting the application took a bit more work. Feng Yi had been toiling for several days to come up with it.

Captain Wen looked at the application Feng Yi had written, sneering inwardly.

Ha, the reasoning was impeccably clear; this wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision!

And the mission objective is to search the mountains for the Qin Emperor’s Brocade Snake?

True, they hadn’t encountered the Qin Emperor’s Brocade Snake on their way here.

But!

To submit an application for immediate re-entry into the mountains after completing a two-week forest task, and to do so alone, all just to find the Qin Emperor’s Brocade Snake?

You think I’ll believe that?!

Captain Wen’s gaze was fixed on the application in his hand.

Merely looking at the written application and considering Feng Yi’s field of expertise, it could be viewed as the persistence of an expert.

But why didn’t he buy it!!!

Recalling Feng Yi’s behavior over the past two weeks.

Indeed, for the kid, it seemed too easy to be anything like a mountainous task; it felt more like a field trip.

"A trip" meant for enjoyment.

Captain Wen had the fleeting impression that the kid hadn’t had enough fun and wanted another round in the wilderness.

Dismissing such a ludicrous thought, Captain Wen stopped looking at the application and turned his gaze to Feng Yi, firmly stating:

"Tell me honestly, what’s the real reason?"

Feng Yi replied calmly, "I just feel that there are some questions in my heart. I want to go back and find the answers; if I could find the Qin Emperor’s Brocade Snake, even better. I could record more videos for the researchers. It’s not easy coming here."

Captain Wen: "You can go next time. Other teams will enter this mountain range on their mission next time; there’s no need to rush like this!"

Feng Yi: "But I am in a rush. I can’t sleep at night! I dream of snakes in my sleep."

Feng Yi wasn’t lying. He did have dreams of vague images while sleeping in the mountains. However, to be precise, it wasn’t a snake he dreamed of—it was a snake’s tail!

This must be an instinctual hint!

Of course, there was no need to mention any of this.

He only wanted to take this opportunity to look around. He had traveled all this way, after all.

The room was silent for a while.

Captain Wen’s piercing gaze swept over.

Feng Yi met it with a look of earnest sincerity.

Captain Wen: "..."