Reborn In the Apocalypse: My Hotel Has Unlimited Supplies-Chapter 174

However, Chu Jiangyue’s method of handling things is indeed the most convenient for them at the moment.

Shen Zhigui walked beside Chu Jiangyue, tightly gripping a bow and arrow in his hand.

The two silently arrived about 50 meters away from the willow tree. Under Little Fox’s guidance, Chu Jiangyue found a wall half-buried in snow, and they leaned against it for cover.

"We’re already within the bow and arrow’s range. I’ll give it a shot."

Shen Zhigui took an arrow from the quiver on his back, placed it on the bow, and carefully aimed toward the mutated willow tree.

Chu Jiangyue gave a slight nod to Shen Zhigui, with her wood element ability ready in her palm, prepared to act without hesitation at any sign of danger.

Pulling the bowstring to its full extent, Shen Zhigui swiftly shot an arrow after taking aim.

The arrow flew with a "whoosh," but as it approached the willow tree, it was deflected by the mutated willow tree’s branches.

Soon after, the branches of the mutated willow tree began to flail wildly, like whips cracking through the air with a "snap," suggesting that the force of these branches was enough to break bones upon impact.

"After the mutation, this willow tree grew taller, with a thicker trunk, and countless branches extending freely, blocking the entire road. It’s really troublesome."

Mutated plants also have crystal cores, usually located in the best-protected parts of the plant.

Just like zombies, mutated plants won’t truly die unless their crystal core is obtained.

"Don’t get discouraged. Even if we can’t outsmart it, we can handle it with a war of attrition, given how many of us there are."

However, for a war of attrition, the team needs a leader everyone is willing to follow; otherwise, without strategy, their strength would be greatly diminished against the mutated willow tree.

Song Chengjun and the others were watching from a distance, faintly seeing the flailing branches of the mutated willow tree.

"Boss Chu and the others won’t get into trouble, right?"

Jin Churan looked toward where the mutated willow tree was, unable to hide the worry in his eyes.

"If they get into trouble, then it’s best we call it quits and head back."

Although Chu Jiangyue rarely took action, the guests at Jianglin Hotel never doubted her abilities.

And Shen Zhigui is now recognized by the guests as the top superpower user at Jianglin Hotel.

"The branches of that mutated willow tree keep flailing around. Its attack range is almost fully revealed. Let’s get a bit closer, and I’ll see if I can strike it."

Shen Zhigui moved closer to Chu Jiangyue, his cool voice sounding in her ear.

Chu Jiangyue felt slightly uncomfortable for a moment but quickly adjusted her emotions when she saw Shen Zhigui’s calm expression.

"Alright, I’ll let Little Vine scout ahead."

Little Vine is also a mutated plant. If it can communicate with the mutated willow tree, perhaps they can turn enemies into friends and clear the path.

Chu Jiangyue suddenly remembered how Little Vine craved her wood element ability, and she had a sudden idea; maybe she could "lure" the mutated willow tree with her ability.

Shen Zhigui glanced at the Little Vine on Chu Jiangyue’s wrist and nodded slightly.

Having someone to scout the path was, of course, ideal.

Chu Jiangyue gently tapped Little Vine and fed it a bit of her ability. Little Vine excitedly dashed toward the mutated willow tree.

Moreover, since it was a vine, it could burrow directly into the snow, leaving no trace from above.

"Let’s wait for Little Vine’s feedback. If we can resolve this peacefully, that would be best."

The mutated willow tree hadn’t attacked them yet, and peaceful coexistence was certainly preferable to a fight.

Shen Zhigui nodded and had no objections to Chu Jiangyue’s plan.

"I’ll send a message to update them; otherwise, if we’re gone too long, they’ll think something happened to us."

Saying this, Shen Zhigui turned on a virtual screen, keeping it carefully reduced to the size of a regular smartphone screen.

Chu Jiangyue kept focusing on the feedback from Little Vine.

Although she could sense Little Vine’s emotions, it wasn’t very clear, so she had to do her best to analyze and understand.

Soon, both Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui noticed that the mutated willow tree’s branches had stopped flailing around.

Soon after, there was a "rustling" sound from within the snow. Chu Jiangyue quickly noticed a strip of bright green vine, standing out against the white snow.

Little Vine excitedly twirled its tendrils in front of Chu Jiangyue, whose feelings now conveyed that the mutated willow tree wished for Chu Jiangyue to come closer.

Yes, it only wanted Chu Jiangyue to approach, not Shen Zhigui.

"Little Vine wants me to go over. You wait here for me."

Chu Jiangyue trusted Little Vine would not harm her. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Compared to humans, the minds of plants and animals are incredibly pure.

"No, it’s too dangerous."

If negotiations failed, facing the mutated willow tree alone, escaping unscathed wouldn’t be easy for Chu Jiangyue.

"Don’t worry, I’ll be fine."

At the very least, she still had Little Fox as a backup.

However, Chu Jiangyue wouldn’t tell Shen Zhigui about this.

The hotel’s protection is her last card, one she wouldn’t reveal easily.

"I’ll go with you."

Shen Zhigui was unwilling to let Chu Jiangyue go alone, but as he was about to move forward, Little Vine blocked his way.

To Little Vine, this human Shen Zhigui had no right to participate in their important botanical meeting.

Of course, Chu Jiangyue was an exception.

"Don’t worry, I’ll be fine."

Shen Zhigui was just worried about her, and while Chu Jiangyue appreciated it, she didn’t want to do anything to displease the mutated willow tree.

With no other option, Shen Zhigui could only watch as Chu Jiangyue slowly approached the mutated willow tree with Little Vine’s help.

Meanwhile, Song Chengjun and the others, who had been waiting for feedback from Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui, were gathered around a fire they had made using wood they collected nearby, lit by a fire ability user.

When there are many people, there’s always a way to gather what you need, and now Su Zhucheng was using a telescope he had borrowed from another superpower team to watch Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui’s directions.

"No! Why is Boss Chu walking toward the mutated willow tree alone? What’s Shen Bro thinking?"

"What?"

Su Zhucheng shouted, drawing many people over.

"Brother Shen isn’t the type to leave someone behind like this."

Su Zhucheng was full of questions, unable to comprehend how the situation deviated so much from what he expected.

"There must be a reason. I’ll message Brother Shen to find out."

Lin Xuyuan idolized Shen Zhigui, refusing to believe Shen would put Chu Jiangyue in harm’s way.

As Chu Jiangyue went to meet the mutated willow tree and Shen was left with nothing to do, he immediately responded to Lin Xuyuan’s message, explaining the reason.

Meanwhile, Chu Jiangyue finally reached the mutated willow tree.