The plane arrived at the destination quickly. The so-called Pingchuan Gorge was actually a small gorge located at the border of Yunnan Province and another region. Fortunately, the area was surrounded by primeval forests, so hardly anyone paid attention to it.
"Once we pass through this forest, we will reach Pingchuan Gorge," Ma Zhongyuan said, pointing the way. He was the soldier who had brought back the nine-leaf flower.
"Alright. How much longer will it take?" Yan Aohan asked casually.
"About thirty minutes," Ma Zhongyuan replied directly.
"Fine. Let's go. We can rest once we reach the gorge." Yan Aohan looked at Zhu Yanyi. "What do you think?"
"I have no problem. Let's go." Zhu Yanyi really didn't feel tired. After all, she was now at the late stage of Dark Force, so the word 'tired' was far from her.
Ma Zhongyuan led the team. Yan Aohan followed behind her, then Zhu Yanyi. At the very back were Luo Gang and Li Yang. Although there were only five people, they were all experts. Even Zhu Yanyi was an absolute master.
The path was not difficult to walk. However, because it was a subtropical rainforest, it rained from time to time. For instance, it started raining again at this moment. Fortunately, the trees here had stood for countless years, with lush branches and leaves. Although it was raining, as long as it wasn't a thunderstorm, walking under the trees was like having a natural large umbrella.
"This weather. So damp and sticky," Li Yang cursed helplessly. "I haven't been here for years, so I'm not used to it anymore."
Zhu Yanyi laughed upon hearing this. "Brother Li has been here before?"
"I went on missions when I was in the army, traveling everywhere. I came here to execute some missions too," Li Yang smiled. Then he looked around. "Miss, be careful. There are many strange insects and ants here. It is said that mutated man-eating ants have appeared in this place before." Li Yang spoke seriously, his mental power highly concentrated, constantly monitoring the surroundings.
After listening, Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment, stopped, and put down her backpack. She took out a box from it, opened it, and revealed pills inside. She distributed the pills to everyone. "These are not for internal use. They are for external application. You need to crush them hard. Inside, there is a packet of water. Mix the outer powder with the water inside, knead it together, and apply it to our exposed skin, such as our faces, necks, and backs of hands. This can prevent insect and ant bites."
After speaking, Zhu Yanyi prepared to demonstrate first. She put the remaining box back into her backpack, then gently squeezed the pill in her hand. It broke, and indeed, a stream of water came out, carrying a faint medicinal fragrance. Zhu Yanyi rubbed her hands together, mixing the powder, and then applied it to her face, neck, hands, and other exposed skin.
The others naturally followed suit, applying the mixture, and then continued their journey.
As they walked, Yan Aohan said, "Ani, is this insect-repelling pill easy to make?"
"It's okay. As long as the herbs are complete, I can make five or six hundred pills a day. Why do you ask?" Zhu Yanyi looked at Yan Aohan curiously.
Yan Aohan smiled. "Did you forget that many people go on wilderness missions?"
Zhu Yanyi laughed. "Oh, that. I prepared for it long ago. I gave a simpler formula to Grandpa Yao to make. The army should be using it now. The version they use is simpler than mine, but faster to produce."