Just as the wild bees were about to reach her, Yun Luohe managed to buy a torch. She quickly raised it and aimed the flame at the swarm.But to her surprise—these things were not afraid at all!Not only were they unafraid, they charged at her like moths to a flame. Even with their wings scorched off, they rushed forward without hesitation.Qin Sisi, standing beside Yun Luohe, was equally shocked.“These things… why are there so many of them!”She frowned, her voice tense, and quickly pulled a vial of potion from her backpack, spraying it at the venomous bees.But the bees barely glanced at her. It was as if they did not register her as a target at all, and instead, they surged straight toward Yun Luohe.There was no time to figure out why. It could not possibly be because she had a lower Luck stat… right?Yun Luohe had no choice but to run.The swarms of venomous insects were already at her feet.They surged forward with terrifying speed, as if crawling out from underground.Who knew how many more of them might be hiding here?She turned to head back—but the moment she did, she saw an entire cloud of venomous moths.And each one of them was enormous.Yun Luohe’s heart skipped a beat. Thankfully, she had purchased several torches. Gripping two in her hands, she waved the flames at the incoming bees. Even though the fire did not scare them, it still injured them.But there were just too many!Yun Luohe had no time to worry about Qin Sisi. She shouted, “Run!” before picking a direction and sprinting away at full speed.She remembered she had brought a raincoat. She quickly pulled it from her inventory and threw it on, wrapping herself tightly. The raincoat was made from waterproof cloth, thick and sturdy. Even when several wild bees managed to land on her, they could not sting through it.Seeing that, Yun Luohe felt a small surge of relief.But the swarm had not given up. They were still relentlessly pursuing her.Damn it. Why are they chasing only me?The sharp, droning buzz haunted her from behind, making her ears ache.She ran deeper into the swamp, fending off the attacks as best she could.Gradually, Yun Luohe’s stamina was almost completely drained, but she had no other options.She pushed herself to run faster and faster, refusing to look back for fear of slowing down and getting caught by the swarm.If she could just shake them off, she would be safe.She had no idea how long she had been running. Gasping for breath, her entire body on the verge of collapse, Yun Luohe was almost at her limit—and the venomous bees and insects were still chasing her.They were like a curse that refused to lift.Utterly exhausted, she kept stumbling forward. Her body had reached its limit. Just ahead stood a massive ancient tree—its trunk so thick it would take five people to encircle it. Its crown stretched high into the air, blooming with lush pink flowers.She hesitated for a moment, then decided to use the last of her strength to climb it.Yun Luohe had been climbing trees since she was a child and was still agile. In no time, she had made her way onto a sturdy branch.But now, she had only 2 stamina points left. If she used any more, she would collapse into unconsciousness.She dared not move again, nor did she dare eat. The scent of food might draw the venomous swarm back to her.Curling up among the branches, hidden by the leaves, she noticed that the tree exuded a sweet, captivating fragrance. It should be enough to mask her scent.She closed her eyes and silently counted the seconds. Time passed slowly. About ten minutes later—Yun Luohe gently parted the leaves and peeked downward.Nothing seemed to be there.There were no signs of the venomous bees or insects nearby.Carefully, she took out some food and slipped it into her mouth, chewing with utmost caution.As her stamina points gradually recovered, she finally felt her heart settle.Since arriving in this game, this was the first time Yun Luohe truly felt helpless.She opened her light screen and saw messages from Qin Sisi and Mu Zitang.She first let Qin Sisi know she was safe and asked about her situation, then checked in with Mu Zitang as well.Afterward, she resumed eating and leaned back to rest a little longer against the tree. Once she was sure the danger had passed, she prepared to descend.However, before climbing down, she decided to pick one of the tree’s flowers to see if it had any use.The tree was massive. There was no way she could chop it down with an ordinary iron axe. Besides, it was too beautiful. She did not recognize the species, and even with her Gathering skill active, there was no prompt telling her she could harvest it—but something about it stirred her instincts. She just wanted to pluck one.From afar, the pink blossoms resembled delicate bells. Up close, she noticed the petals gradually deepened in color, darkening from the edges toward the center until they became a vivid rose-red.[A Mysterious Flower]Even the system provided minimal information about it.Yun Luohe found it odd, but was about to climb down—when she suddenly spotted a /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ small, easily overlooked hole in the tree trunk just above her head.…A tree hollow?Her eyes widened. She quickly stood and pushed aside the surrounding branches and leaves.It really was one.The hole was quite small, and it had been completely hidden—it would have been nearly impossible to find without a closer look.Yun Luohe realized… this was a trait.She hesitated for a couple of seconds, then crawled over. The inside of the hole was pitch-black, so she aimed her torchlight at the opening and peered in.There seemed to be something inside!She reached in and quickly grabbed it.Pulling it out, she looked at the object in her hand—On the cover were the words: Main Islands of the Four Seasons: Spring Volume.Yun Luohe’s expression froze.The manual was made of rough cowhide paper, showing signs of wear and use.As she opened it, she saw that the writing inside was messy and uneven, with diagrams drawn using mineral pigments. The pages were edged with scorch marks and some torn corners.Her first thought was—this looked like a treasure!She began reading carefully.The author’s handwriting was so terrible she had to pause and guess what some of the characters even said.“There are two main islands in the Spring season: Rainforest Island and Swamp Island, along with eight smaller resource islands and some unidentified barren islands.”“This volume focuses on the two main islands. First, Rainforest Island. Its terrain includes the Decay Leaf Forest: this area is filled with endless timber resources, with various types of high-grade wood everywhere. However, the rotting leaves conceal quicksand traps underneath, making it easy to fall victim.”“There is also the Poison Mist Zone, full of green moss and strange vines. The air is thick with poison mist, and among the vine webs are carnivorous flowers.”Below the text were several rough illustrations—a depiction of a carnivorous flower, sulfur grass, and a basic sketch of Rainforest Island’s terrain and resource distribution. Certain resources were marked on the map in red cinnabar: Centennial Hardwood, Sulfur Grass, and other dense zones.A small stream was drawn connecting to a pond, which was also circled in red, labeled “Poison Frog.”Although Yun Luohe remained outwardly calm, inside she was nearly bursting with joy.With this in hand, if she ever visited Rainforest Island again, she could avoid the hazards, locate supplies faster, and prepare in advance.Even if the information was limited, it was already a massive advantage compared to other players who knew nothing.She kept flipping forward—and as expected, the next section described Swamp Island.“Swamp Island has three main zones: the Meadow Zone, the Swamp Pit Zone, and the Poison Forest.”“The Meadow Zone has limited resources, but it is very safe. You can gather unlimited Fiber and Grass Seeds here, though other gains depend heavily on luck.”“The Swamp Pit Zone has better resources—hidden within the mud are large quantities of Clay and Peat, along with dozens of crocodiles. Where the swamp bubbles rise, there is likely a biogas pool below. Careless movements can lead to gas leaks and explosions.”“Lastly, the Poison Forest—this is the most dangerous area on the island. All kinds of venomous insects, bees, and moths will immediately attack players who enter. But the greatest threat is not them—it is the Parasitic Vine hidden deep within the forest.”“However, if you manage to kill the vine and dig out its root, you will obtain something truly valuable.”On the following page was another illustration. A skull and crossbones had been drawn over a map section—clearly signaling danger.The drawing of the Parasitic Vine was extremely abstract, rendered in purple pigment. Its form was twisted and grotesque, with many bulging growths along its tendrils. Beside it were the words: Can stretch over dozens of meters.The thing looked terrifying.That marked the end of the information on the two main islands. On the final page was a sketch of an erupting volcano and a handwritten note:“I left the other three volumes on the other main islands of the remaining seasons.”So the rest of the manual volumes would have to be found on those other seasonal islands.Yun Luohe closed the book and stored it carefully in her backpack.It was too late to explore further into the forest or try her luck with the Parasitic Vine. Not only was she in no shape to handle the poisonous creatures, but there simply was not enough time. She had to let it go for now.She did not even know if she would get another chance to return to Swamp Island. There was another island entry opportunity tomorrow—but who could say which island they would be sent to?It might be one of the eight Spring resource islands—or, with bad luck, some worthless barren island.Yun Luohe considered the manual's value. Could she trade it for more resources?If she told Du Ruan-tian or Wu Jing that she had something like this, they would probably try every method they could to exchange for the information inside.Then again, if she shared this knowledge with the members of the Lucky Club, how much benefit could she really get from it?She was not sure.Maybe she should just post it on the trading hub for sale. That way, even if someone bought the info just to resell it, she still had the original manuscript—the firsthand source. Anyone with real purchasing power would still come to her.…After Yun Luohe fled, Qin Sisi had arrived at a peculiar location.She had quietly followed a few of the venomous bees and discovered their hive. Most of the bees were already out, and the few that remained showed no hostility toward her.Qin Sisi figured it must be due to her Trait.Her Trait was [Animal Affinity], which boosted her favorability with wild animals by 50%.She had always thought it was kind of useless—after all, you barely encountered animals on the reef. But today, she realized there were moments where it could come in handy.Especially when she recalled Yun Luohe’s frantic retreat. The thought made her shudder. If it had been her being attacked by that swarm, she might have already died from the poison.She wondered how Yun Luohe was doing.Opening her light screen, she sent Yun two messages before deciding to harvest some honey from the hive.[Obtained: Hellfire Bee Honey (Purple)]Qin Sisi stared at the purple-quality honey in her backpack, stunned.[Can be used in medicine. When crafted into anti-inflammatory pills, it rapidly promotes wound healing, stops bleeding and inflammation, and prevents infection.Even for severe cuts and burns, application accelerates skin regeneration.Has detoxifying properties. When made into antidote pills, it neutralizes many toxins—especially those from venomous insects and snakes.Can also be used in cooking as a rare top-tier seasoning for high-quality dishes.May be consumed directly to restore stamina.]Qin Sisi’s expression shifted repeatedly as she stared at the hive.Such a valuable item—what a shame only one unit could be harvested per hive.Should she search the area to see if there were other hives nearby?But… it was getting late.Just then, she received a message from Yun Luohe. Relieved to know she was safe, she relaxed.She hesitated for a moment, then decided to keep searching. This might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Missing out on this kind of top-tier material would be too great a loss.What was more, thanks to her Trait, the venomous bees did not attack her. As long as she did not collect from a hive still swarming with bees, she should be fine.After all, regardless of the bee species, they were extremely protective of their honey.Even earlier, the dozen or so Hellfire Bees had become quite agitated when she harvested from their hive.Just one more collection—then she would leave.

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