647. Be careful.

Many of the exposed rocks were covered in moss, making them slippery to step on, which greatly increased the difficulty of walking. The path ahead was winding, dark, and damp, and occasionally one could see centipedes as thick as a finger crawling by.

Tang Shu's gaze briefly swept over the many small poisonous creatures; even though his backpack already contained a sufficient stock, a flicker of regret still passed through his eyes upon seeing them.

Just when victory seemed within reach, a thud was heard, followed by a scream.

"What happened?"

"My foot!"

All eyes turned back and saw Alina sitting on the ground with her right foot caught in an iron net, bending at a strange angle.

"Did you fall?"

"I think I heard something snap; it couldn't be a bone, could it?"

The group gathered around, and Alina's already weary little face turned even paler, her lips cracked and dry.

"It hurts so much—"