162: Chapter 162 Split into Two Groups!

However, before An Ke's group could even formally step into the bamboo forest, they encountered trouble.

Because the Old Crocodile Couple were too large, it was difficult for them to enter the bamboo forest.

Even if they could barely squeeze in, the intricate maze of bamboo would make the Old Crocodile Couple very uncomfortable.

An Ke suddenly realized this problem.

However, in order to find the Giant Panda, it was impossible for him to take a detour.

So, he decided to have the Old Crocodile Couple take a detour, going around the perimeter of the bamboo forest.

Then, everyone would meet up at the eastern side of the bamboo forest.

Hearing this, the Old Crocodile Couple hesitated.

"Little friend, is there really no other way?" Sister-in-law Crocodile asked.

Old Crocodile also nodded repeatedly and pressed, "Yeah! Little friend, if we separate from you, we won't feel safe!"

"What if this separation ends up being forever?"

A warm current flowed through An Ke's heart.

The Old Crocodile Couple had been very friendly to him from the very beginning.

This friendliness did not come from Natural Affinity.

Back then! When he first met Old Crocodile.

An Ke's Natural Affinity level was still too low and couldn't affect him.

It was because he was naturally gentle and friendly—and of course, had eccentric tastes.

However, An Ke wasn't worried about the separation at all because Flirty was there.

"Don't worry, Jingang has telepathy and can find your location."

"There's no need to worry about not being able to reunite."

To the side, Jingang flapped his wings and said, "GPS is on! Ready to track at any time!"

Hearing An Ke's words, the Old Crocodile Couple finally felt at ease.

They were willing to bypass the bamboo forest on their own.

At this moment, Aman, who was nearby, also spoke up.

"Boss, this little one might also need to follow Old Crocodile and the others on the detour."

An Ke was surprised; although the Giant Python was large...

...its body structure meant the bamboo forest shouldn't hinder it at all.

The Giant Python quickly explained to An Ke:

"Boss! This little one doesn't know why either."

"But as soon as I enter the bamboo forest, I feel uneasy all over. Not only does my heart panic, but I also find it hard to breathe."

Is this... Claustrophobia?

The densely packed bamboo in the forest gives a sense of being trapped.

So it's easy for those who prefer open spaces to feel uncomfortable.

It's fine for a short time, but if it lasts too long, one's mental state can easily suffer.

However, this bamboo forest was not small.

Before leaving the forest, An Ke had looked down from a slope.

To walk out of this bamboo forest would take at least three or four days.

Including the time spent searching for the Giant Panda, it would take even longer.

A Giant Python with Claustrophobia certainly couldn't stay in there for that long.

An Ke looked at the Giant Python speechlessly.

Do snakes get Claustrophobia too?

But thinking about it, it seemed normal.

After all, the animals in the National Fortune Game all possessed high intelligence.

And the higher the intelligence, the greater the probability of psychological issues.

Even humans, who stand at the top of the food chain, suffer from mental and psychological illnesses, don't they?

"Alright then! Aman, you follow the Old Crocodile Couple on the detour and meet us at the eastern exit of the bamboo forest."

Pausing for a moment, An Ke thought about it and decided to let the Cow Mother and Daughter also follow the Old Crocodile Couple and the Giant Python on the detour.

The paths in the bamboo forest were uneven with steep slopes.

It wasn't suitable for the Cow Mother and Daughter to travel.

"Benefactor, I don't want to be separated from you!" Dairy Cow Mom was somewhat reluctant to leave An Ke.

"Hehe! Little sister, don't be afraid~ I, Old Crocodile, am a good crocodile!"

Old Crocodile bared his fangs and chuckled.

Beside him, the Giant Python flicked its tongue and agreed:

"That's right! Little sister, you needn't worry; we won't hurt you."

"Even before I met the Boss, I rarely ate cattle."

"Counting it up, I only eat one cow a year in my life, which is very few! Besides, you're our partner now."

"Rest assured, rest assured."

The Giant Python flicked its tongue, chuckling as it comforted the Cow Mother and Daughter.

Originally, the Cow Mother and Daughter weren't afraid.

After all, when An Ke had gone out before, it wasn't as if they hadn't been alone with these predators.

They had already accepted these predators as their partners.

But looking at the current expressions of Old Crocodile and the Giant Python, and hearing what they said...

...the Cow Mother and Daughter felt a bit uneasy.

It felt like they were human traffickers... no! Cow traffickers.

An Ke was also speechless.

It would have been better if these two hadn't tried to comfort them; their attempt only ended up scaring the Cow Mother and Daughter.

Don't they ever look in the mirror to see how terrifying they look to a cow?

But before An Ke could speak, Sister-in-law Crocodile stepped forward.

She cursed at Old Crocodile and the Giant Python, "You two are so ugly, stop coming out to scare people, okay?"

"Get lost!"

After scolding them, Sister-in-law Crocodile immediately changed her expression and said to Dairy Cow Mom in a gentle tone:

"Sister! With This mother here, you and your daughter can rest assured."

"Although Old Crocodile and the Giant Python are a bit ugly, they aren't bad at heart. You and your daughter don't need to worry too much."

Having Sister-in-law Crocodile stand up for her did indeed put Dairy Cow Mom much more at ease.

Although she still didn't want to separate from An Ke.

To avoid becoming a burden to An Ke, Dairy Cow Mom finally agreed.

Only Old Crocodile and the Giant Python looked innocent.

Are they really that ugly?

They're clearly very handsome, okay?

"Great! Then I'll leave Dairy Cow Mom and the Little Calf in your care, Sister-in-law," An Ke said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Little friend!" Sister-in-law Crocodile said confidently.

"As for you, you must also stay safe."

Then she looked at Tiger Mom, Leopard Mom, Little Scar, and the others:

"I'll leave our little friend in your care, sisters, Little Scar, and Monkey King."

"Of course, sister!"

"Sister! Even if you didn't say it, we would protect our Benefactor."

Little Scar raised his bow and arrow, "Whoever dares to harm the Great King shall die."

On An Ke's shoulder, Jingang was not happy.

He was very annoyed; why hadn't Sister-in-law Crocodile entrusted him with anything?

This was looking down on him.

Jingang immediately flew down and came before Old Crocodile, "Old Crocodile, give me a lift."

"If I don't show off my muscles, people will think I'm made of clay."

"No!" Old Crocodile immediately refused.

He had lifted Jingang last night, and afterward, this guy just threw him onto the ground.

Now, Old Crocodile wouldn't let Jingang lift him even if it killed him.

"This is too much bullying of a bird! If you won't do it, plenty of others will!"

Jingang cursed and planned to switch his target to the Giant Python.

However, he was stopped by An Ke, who wouldn't let him continue his antics.

Among the group, Kata watched everything before him in a daze.

He had seen An Ke communicate with animals before.

But he had never seen such frequent communication as this.

He had always thought the animals relied on An Ke's gestures and movements to understand what he wanted to say.

Most of the time, he even thought An Ke was talking to himself and didn't believe the animals could truly understand everything.

Now it seemed that An Ke and the animals could communicate with each other without any barriers.

Lord! How on earth did Excellency An Ke do it?

Could it be that the mysterious great nation of the East really has such a heaven-defying ability to communicate with animals?

Kata swore that once he returned to reality, he would definitely go to the Dragon Kingdom to find a master and learn the craft.