Chapter 955: Chasing, I mean tracking
Following the huge stair-like vines on the trunk of the giant tree, not long after walking down, they came across a wide tree hole.
Judging from the smell and traces, the scratching bird did not enter the tree hole, but out of curiosity, Gordon and Piglet walked into this huge cave, which was more like a cave than a tree hole, and investigated. .
The space inside the cave is about several thousand square meters. The light is not too bright, but it is not so bright that it is difficult to see clearly.
There are many gaps in the trunk of the giant tree, through which sunlight and wind can penetrate, and rainwater can also flow in along the gaps in the trees, making the vegetation in the cave equally dense and not stuffy.
“How is it here, meow?” Pig Chop looked around, “As a camp.”
Gordon looked around and said, "This should have been a monster's lair, and there are still some traces on the ground.
Also, the entrance to the hole we just entered is too wide, and many monsters can get in, so it is not suitable for setting up a camp. "
“Also meow.”
“But it’s not a wasted trip.”
Gordon suddenly chuckled and ran towards a dark corner at the edge of the cave. Pork Chop quickly followed.
“This is, Mine Meow?!” Pig Chop was surprised.
Although the ancient giant tree was so big that it felt like a mountain, it was not a real mountain range after all.
It’s weird no matter how you think about it, there are mineral veins growing on trees.
Gordon took out the iron pick and came to the dark red ore cluster, "This is what Hunter told me, saying that small veins of minerals would appear on the ancient giant trees.
It seems to be the crystallization of minerals absorbed by giant trees from the ground. You can often dig up good things. "
“Then you can’t let Meow go!”
One man and one cat surrounded the ore clusters, clanking and banging.
"These should be dragon vein crystals, right? It seems that a lot of equipment or protective stones in the New World can be used." Gordon happily put away the fine ore crystals.
Pork Chop held up a piece of crimson ore and said excitedly: "This looks like the Scarlet Kite Stone Meow!"
Gordon took the ore, checked its luster with the sunlight coming in through the cracks in the trees, then pulled it out and used a knife to cut it a few times, "It's definitely a scarlet kite stone, and the grade is quite high.
It's a bit strange that the scarlet kite stone can be dug out of the tree. "
With the mentality of exploring and treasure hunting, the two of them searched carefully in the huge tree hole and got some good results.
Bone materials, insect materials, and various plants. This giant tree is simply an inexhaustible treasure trove!
It’s no wonder that the commander-in-chief and others want to set up a camp in the trees. If these resources can be developed bit by bit, it will have countless benefits for the development of the star stronghold.
Gordon marked the location of this tree hole on the map. Although it is not suitable as a camp, it is still a good resource point.
After a great harvest, Gordon and Pork Chop left the tree hole and prepared to continue tracking the birds.
But Pork Chop suddenly made some discoveries.
It pointed to a spreading vine, "Let's go there and see Meow? Where can these passages lead? Meow is a bit concerned."
Gordon naturally doesn't care, and he is not in a hurry about chasing, tracking, and tickling birds.
The two of them stepped onto the suspension bridge-like passage formed by the entanglement of branches and vines.
The passages extend in all directions and have many branches. Some are dead ends at the end, while others can lead to a branch somewhere.
The two of them wandered aimlessly through the maze of vines and branches. Gordon also collected a mandala, and was just thinking about whether it was time to return to the main trunk and continue the previous tracking.
Gordon suddenly found a branch with a very good root.
The branch is palm-shaped. Although it hangs far away from the main trunk, considering the hardness of the ancient giant tree itself, it should be very strong.
If you want to get to the "palm" position at the end of the branch, you can go through the vine channel or walk along the branch.
There is no need to worry about threats from the air. The branches pointing upward like fingers are sharp and lush, making it difficult for creatures like fire dragons to approach.
Gordon took the pork chop, walked through the vine passage, and came to the palm-shaped branch.
The palm area is not too big, about thirty or forty square meters, but it is enough for a campsite.
"This is a nice place." Gordon smiled and marked the location on the map. "We can already do business, but there may be better options. Let's use it as a backup plan first."
“You just won’t let go of that scratchy bird.” Pig Chop looked at him sideways.
“Hehehehe.”
After having a guaranteed plan, Gordon suddenly became murderous.
Revenge is one aspect, but the more important reason is that if the camp is really set up on this palm-shaped branch in the future, the birds may become a threat.
Because of its size, it can pass through vine passages. What if it breaks into the camp to steal things, or threatens the safety of the members of the fourth phase group?
It’s better to forget it.
One person and one cat returned to the main trunk and continued to follow the traces of dye balls. When they saw rare plants or materials, they stopped to collect them.
As they went down, their packages became more and more bulging.
When they reached the middle of the ancient giant tree, they made some new discoveries.
There are some traces of the fight on the ground, as well as a few light yellow feathers.
Judging from the color and size of the feathers, it is obviously left by scratching birds. There are also traces of fighting around. What did it conflict with?
“Pork chop, do you smell anything special?” Gordon squatted down, picked up a piece of bird feather, put it into the insect cage, and asked the pork chop.
Pork Chop sniffed carefully for a while and shook his head, "The smell of the dye **** is too pungent. It disturbs the smell. It's hard to confirm."
Gordon scratched his chin, this is also the disadvantage of dyeing the ball.
The smell of the dyed fruit can be traced even by humans, but it is a bit too strong for Elu, who has a keen sense of smell.
Fortunately, the guide insects were not affected.
These tiny creatures seem to not only rely on scent to track their targets.
The dots of fireflies formed a path of light in the sky, and Gordon and Pork Chop stopped dawdling. They quickened their pace and chased after them.
In this way, under the guidance of the guide insect, they chased all the way from the middle of the ancient giant tree to the base of the ancient giant tree, but still did not see the scratching bird.
Fortunately, the light of the guide insect is getting brighter and brighter, which is a sign that it is gradually approaching the target.
At this time, Gordon had a lingering question in his mind.
Ever since he discovered the scratched bird feathers and traces of fighting, he has devoted a large part of his attention to continuing to search for more possible clues.
But there was nothing.
Even after leaving the trunk of the giant tree, which is difficult to leave traces, and descending to the soft ground, the footprints of the scratching birds appeared, but what about the things that were fighting with them?
Have the two been separated? Or is there any other reason?
With such doubts in mind, Gordon led Pork Chop to continue tracking.
Finally, they found the figure of the scratching bird at the bottom of the giant tree, in a huge cave formed by rocks and countless entangled tree roots.
Its movements are a bit weird. It keeps shaking its body, struggling and jumping, and chirping. From time to time, it turns back and pecks twice, looking very irritable.
“Look at the meow on its back!” the sharp-eyed Piglet barked.
Gordon squinted his eyes.
A Deter was firmly on the back of the scratching bird, waving a bone staff made from the skull of a small monster, and kept hitting the scratching bird's head.
(End of this chapter)