Chapter 1265: Illusory Reality

Roasting meat is an art.
Fresh snake meat quickly contracts under high temperatures, releasing a rich aroma of meat.
The fragrant oil, laden with fat, wafts through the air as the charcoal burns, making one salivate.
The wood here has a unique caramel aroma. When it is grilled, the smoke produced by burning charcoal blends with the meat fragrance, creating a wonderful chemical effect that permeates the smoked fragrance of snake meat.
"It smells so good!"
A participant named Red Spider is acting as a sparring partner for Song Ziyu.
"I didn't expect that besides being skilled at hacking people, Mr. Song is also excellent at grilling meat."
Another companion begins using the skill of flattery.
After hearing this, Song Ziyu chuckled and said, "Actually, these things are not the most impressive ones." .??.
"Then what is the most impressive thing about you?" a companion asked, with a hint of confusion on their face.
"You guess?" Song Ziyu appeared mysterious and inscrutable.
"Oh... I understand now, you must be very skilled in that area, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to conquer Miss Julie."
The companion suddenly realized, showing a hint of wisdom
Song Ziyu smiled but remained silent, neither admitting nor refuting, appearing enigmatic
"Is it almost done roasting? Can we eat?"
One of the companions beside watched with his mouth watering and asked.
"Don't panic, there is one last step!"
Song Ziyu said.
"What else do you want to do?"
The subordinate was a little puzzled.
Song Ziyu magically pulled out a small handful of cumin seeds from his pocket and sprinkled them on the roasted meat.
Instantly!
The aroma of the barbecue became even more rich.
"Hehe, without cumin, there is no soul."
Song Ziyu said.
"It smells so good."
The subordinates flocked over and began to feast eagerly.
At this time, in the distorted jungle of the surrounding world, countless pairs of green eyes were staring at this side, but no wild beast dared to launch an attack.
这些怪兽们盯着眼前的场景，眼神之中还隐隐然透露着恐惧。
Scary!
可怕的怪物。
怪兽们窃窃私
语，纷纷在议论，这些恐怖直立猿，到底是哪里来的入侵物种？
Not because these twisted creatures are timid…
It's just that…
This jungle has a very strict class hierarchy.
The twisted python killed by Song Ziyu is the top predator in the food chain, and it is a highly feared superior predator by other beasts.
In general, in the territory where the Twisted Python lurks, other twisted beasts will choose to avoid its sharpness selectively.
This is because of the social status of the Twisted Python!
However!
A python that terrifies other twisted creatures has been killed by someone!
What the hell, not only was it killed, but it was also roasted and eaten!
Isn't this too horrifying?
The twisted creatures were all uneasy in their hearts.
Within their shallow understanding, they naturally feared flames. Yet these terrifying upright apes actually roasted and ate a giant python with torches... No other creature in this realm has such a strong appetite... These fellows are too terrifyingly spicy.
Due to various considerations, the monsters lost the courage to come forward and challenge, and could only cower on their own turf.
Of course!
Such a result was also unexpected by Song Ziyu.
Song Ziyu didn't consider that the beasts in this place have such high intelligence.
Doing this, purely for one purpose, that is to eat, eat, eat.
What is the biggest highlight of survival shows in the wilderness?

Of course, it's about watching the contestants go without eating for nine meals in three days.
Song Ziyu is very serious about eating. Since there is an opportunity to experience exotic flavors, why not seize it?
……
With everyone being full and satisfied, they can now focus on the main business.

“诸位，我有一个问题。”
一人开口说道。
“你有话就说！”
"Said Song Ziyu."
“宋老
大，我们现在这么闲，难道不用考虑去完成任务？”手下问道。
"You want to complete the mission? Then just go."
Song Ziyu pointed to the wild beasts lurking not far away.
The followers immediately fell silent.
The outside is full of wild beasts, and everyone doesn't have the courage for it.
"So how do we report to our superiors?"
The subordinate asked.
Song Ziyu said, "Don't worry, I have already figured out this problem."
"Oh?"
"What is your solution?"
His subordinates asked one after another.
"My idea is ... we stay nearby, and as long as another team brings back loot, we just rob them. Wouldn't that be more efficient than collecting on our own?"
Song Ziyu stated her ultimate goal.
"Can we do this?"
Her subordinates widened their eyes. "Doesn't it say on top that we cannot kill each other?"
Song Ziyu chuckled and said, "That eunuch only expressed disapproval of killing each other. It doesn't mean we can't snatch from others, right? We are only snatching people, not killing them. There's no need to burden ourselves with guilt."
The subordinates thought about it and felt that it seemed to be true.
Coincidentally, just when Song Ziyu was talking about her robbery plan... someone brought a pillow while she was getting sleepy!
只见不远处，两三道人影正操着这边飞快的跑来。
“说曹操曹操就来了！兄弟们操家伙。”
宋子瑜吆喝道。
听到宋子瑜的招呼声，手下们全部都来了精神，纷纷掏出各种武器，准备拦截这返回的二三人。
At this moment, the twisted forest was surrounded by mist, making it difficult for everyone to see clearly. However, Song Ziyu's eyes were noticeably sharper than the others.
Soon!
Song Ziyu realized that something was wrong.
前方跑来的几个家伙，明显是在害怕！
And then...
在这几个家伙身后，似乎有一个恐怖的庞然
大物正在尾随。
That's right!
地面开始颤抖，空气出现腥臭味……宋子瑜甚至看到了一个潜伏在自己前方的扭曲巨树赶紧拔起了自己的根部，然后就像是偷鸡不成的黄鼠狼一般迅速挪开了身位。
"Be careful, don't move forward!"
Song Ziyu warned, "Hide behind me."
As soon as they heard this, everyone hid behind Song Ziyu, then their eyes were fixed on the front.
Behind the Red Spider Corps, a group of twisted jungle creatures also lurked, their small eyes nervously focused ahead.
These monsters were not dumb.
They knew that a fierce battle between dragons and tigers was about to unfold!
……
Outside the spatial rift, Mr. Wen looked worriedly at the rift, his face full of concern, wondering about something.
"Mr. Wen, are these guys useful?" the chief of the guards asked.
"Is it useful? How would I know!"
"There is no other way but this..." said Mr. Wen palely.
"Let my people in!"
The commander of the guards spoke up, "Searching for our Lord City Master is our duty, how can we let those guys do it for us?"
The court official said, "You have already lost half of our manpower in the secret realm. If we lose more manpower now, Night City will completely lose control... With our Lord City Master absent, it is our responsibility to defend the city, so we absolutely cannot afford any more sacrifices!"
"So what should we do? Just wait?"
The chief guard asked.
"Wait! All we can do is wait!" Minister Wen said, "For ordinary people who enter this hidden realm, they will surely go insane within twelve hours. Only those with formidable strength and resolute will, like the Lord of the City, can explore it... So... Within twelve hours, we will definitely have a result."
"What do we do if we can't find the Lord of the city? What if the Lord of the city is dead?"
The Chief Guard asked a question that made Minister Wen dare not even think about.
Hearing this, Minister Wen trembled and said with a trembling voice, "Don't ask me, I don't know either."