txolops Chapter 335 Fully Equipped for Cave Exploration
Chapter 335 Fully Equipped for Cave Exploration
After she finished, she picked it up and tried it out. It was quite light, completely within her tolerance.
Everything is ready, the problem now is how to store the car?
She stepped out of the van with her backpack on, looked around, and saw that no one was paying attention to her.
Moreover, it's very dark inside the cave now, with only a few dim emergency lights, and the light from those lights can't reach this corner at all.
From her vantage point, it was pitch black.
Right now.
She took a deep breath, put on her baseball cap, pulled the brim down, and then focused her mind. In an instant, the car disappeared.
She quickly turned around and hid in the corner, shrinking behind a large stalactite.
Listen carefully.
A minute passed.
Two minutes passed.
Five minutes passed.
No one shouted, no one cried out, no one ran over to investigate; the footsteps continued, the voices continued, everything was the same as before.
No one noticed anything unusual.
She let out a long sigh of relief, and her tense body slowly relaxed.
"Great!" She leaned against the stalactite, panting heavily, her palms sweaty.
Once her heartbeat calmed down, she peeked out and looked towards the army.
The soldiers had already assembled and were lined up in several columns, listening to a man who appeared to be an officer speak.
The person's voice was very low, and it was impossible to hear what they were saying, but judging from their gestures, they were probably assigning tasks and explaining precautions.
Looking at the people following the vehicle, they were also packing their things.
Some were stuffing food into their backpacks, some were changing batteries in their flashlights, and some were helping each other tie up tents—it was all very chaotic.
She stood up, picked up her backpack, slung the tent over her shoulder, and walked towards the army.
Once you blend into the crowd, you won't stand out.
She walked quickly, head down, hat brim pulled low.
As I passed by a few cars, I could see people still sleeping inside, probably either not yet awake or too tired to move.
As I passed by a few people, I could hear them whispering:
"Are we really going to have to walk?"
"Look over there, they've all gathered; they're definitely leaving."
"What about the car?"
"There will definitely be someone guarding it, don't worry."
"I'm not worried about the car, I'm worried about not being able to walk."
"You have to walk even if you can't, or you'll just die."
She listened to these words without stopping, and soon she blended into the group of people following the car.
Someone glanced at her, then looked away.
She found a spot on the side, put her backpack on the ground, sat down, and waited.
The army is still assembling its troops and won't be able to leave for a while.
Xu Xiaoyan looked around at the people, and wow, they all had the same idea: carrying tents and backpacks.
On the left is a middle-aged man carrying a large black backpack with a water bottle hanging on his side.
On the right is a young woman, about the same age as me, carrying a red hiking backpack with a tent tied underneath, and holding a trekking pole in her hand.
A family of three was in front of us. The man was carrying the largest bag, the woman was carrying a smaller one, and the child was carrying a children's backpack that was bulging like a small hill, with something inside.
Looking at the people still packing up in the distance, backpacks, tents, water bottles, flashlights—everyone seemed to be thinking about the same thing.
Those who could bring their belongings and follow the army all the way, and those who were prepared to hike deep into this cave with the army, were all smart people.
Everyone understands the principle that following the general direction is always the right thing to do. In the current situation, relying on capable people is the key.
The army has weapons, equipment, communication devices, and is organized and disciplined. Following them, at least you don't have to worry about getting lost.
Although the military won't specifically look after these "tails," you can still benefit from following them.
This is not cowardice, but clear-headedness; individualism is so insignificant in the face of natural disasters.
She looked up at the army. The soldiers had already lined up and were distributing something. The ranks were quiet, with only the rustling sound of supplies being exchanged.
Looking at the people following the vehicle, they were all ready, standing in twos and threes not far away. Some were drinking water, some were checking their equipment, and some were talking in hushed tones.
No one pushed forward, no one made a fuss, they just waited quietly. This tacit understanding made her feel a little more at ease.
About ten minutes later, the army finally made a move.
It wasn't a command to set off as a whole, nor was it any grand mobilization.
Instead, one soldier moved. He carried a backpack and something, and walked directly towards the dry riverbed. Then came the second, and the third.
No one spoke, no one shouted slogans, and the soldiers walked into the riverbed one by one.
The figure was quickly obscured by the dense stalactites, with only the beam of the flashlight occasionally visible flickering between the rocks.
Xu Xiaoyan stood still, watching the beams of light gradually disappear into the distance. Those people carrying backpacks like her stood in their respective positions, staring motionless in the direction of the army.
No one pushed forward, no one rushed to catch up; they just waited quietly.
She knew what they were waiting for; everyone was waiting for the last soldier to leave.
This is a tacit understanding, and also a rule.
The army led the way, and the civilians followed behind, without cutting in line, causing trouble, or creating problems for the army.
Anyone who dares to push forward, cut in line, or break this unspoken agreement will definitely not be tolerated by the people around them.
Finally, the last soldier disappeared behind the stalactites.
A few seconds later, the crowd began to move, not rushing forward, but gradually moving towards the riverbed.
Some people walk very fast; some walk very steadily; some are still looking back, probably waiting for their companions or family.
Xu Xiaoyan picked up her backpack, slung the tent over her shoulder, and started walking towards the riverbed.
She wanted to be among the first to leave; this was a choice made after careful consideration.
There are too many people behind us. If something happens in front of us, those behind us won't be able to see anything and will just run around blindly following the people in front.
If there's a bad apple ahead of you, and you make the wrong choice.
For example, if someone sees a fork in the road and immediately goes into it, or if they encounter danger and run back, or if they impulsively choose a dead end and the people behind them follow in a daze, then there will be big trouble.
She didn't want to entrust her life to others; rather than hoping that others would be more reliable, she preferred to trust herself.
Although there are risks in going ahead, at least she can see with her eyes, hear with her ears, and judge with her brain.
Even if something really happens, she can adapt to the situation instead of being swept along by the crowd and blindly heading towards unknown dangers.
What's more, she had a trump card—the precision-aiming crossbow. With such a powerful weapon, she refused to believe she couldn't protect herself! Therefore, she had to go first.
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