97: Chapter 97 The Key to the Mysterious Treasure?

An Ke just greeted Little Scar, Tiger Mom, and Leopard Mom before leaving the Camp with Hamster and Jingang.

After all, he was only going to check the situation this time, not to explore, so he wouldn't be out for long.

Therefore, there was no need to give too many instructions.

As for danger, have you heard of [Spider Sense]?

Once [Spider Sense] was triggered, An Ke would turn around and leave without hesitation.

Then he would return to the Camp to plan further.

Little Scar originally wanted to follow, but An Ke refused.

After all, acting alone was more convenient.

No one knew what they would encounter this time.

Soon, under the Hamster's guidance, An Ke set off.

An Ke originally thought it was a territory he had never set foot in before.

However, he soon discovered to his surprise that the location where the Hamster dug up the card was exactly where the mango trees were before.

An Ke's heart immediately relaxed, but at the same time, he felt a bit disappointed.

Because he understood that there was a high probability he wouldn't find any useful clues this time.

After all, he had been to this place before; if there were any abnormalities, he would have discovered them long ago, so why wait until now?

Besides, for a while afterward, Little Scar and the others had also frequently visited this place to harvest from the mango trees.

"Speaking of which, a grove of mango trees growing here alone... could they be an invasive species?"

An Ke felt that his speculation was very likely.

If that were the case, one could infer that even if others had been here before...

...it must have been over a decade ago.

After all, the mango trees had already grown so tall.

Of course! All of this was predicated on An Ke's guess being correct.

He still began to investigate based on the location pointed out by the Hamster.

In the bushes, there was a clear sign of digging, which was the Hamster's handiwork.

Unfortunately, An Ke didn't find anything else.

He even spent a lot of time conducting a carpet search within a hundred-meter radius.

Yet, he still found nothing.

In the live broadcast room, the audience's hearts were also in their throats.

Many people hoped that An Ke would discover something.

After all, once a product of civilization could be materialized, it might have the potential to change the current state of Blue Star.

At the very least, changing the Dragon Country would be good.

With resources scarce and species going extinct on a large scale, everyone was looking forward to a miracle.

Because in a few more years, Blue Star might no longer be suitable for human survival.

When that time truly comes, it will become a dark age for humanity.

Without food, how could everyone survive...

Meanwhile, many Foreigners in the live broadcast room were praying that An Ke wouldn't find anything.

For capitalists, what they valued most was their own interests.

If the Dragon Country materialized top-tier technology and achieved a monopoly...

...how would they still reap profits?

Or if that thing gave the Dragon Country Kid a massive boost.

Then how could the National Destiny Bearers representing their respective countries compete with An Ke?

It was already hard for them now; it would only become even more difficult then.

Therefore, most Foreigners didn't want An Ke to find even a single clue.

In the broadcast, An Ke didn't give up but continued to search nearby for any possible clues.

He treated it as increasing his exploration progress while he was at it.

However, until it began to get dark, An Ke still had no gains.

Not to mention a clue, he didn't even see half of a similar card.

"Phew!" An Ke let out a long breath and wiped the cold sweat from his cheeks.

It might also have been rainwater.

Although it was still only drizzling, An Ke was soaked through after the entire afternoon.

Fortunately, because of his excellent physical fitness, An Ke didn't feel much.

However, it was different for the Hamster and Jingang.

Halfway through, the two little guys were shivering all over.

In the end, An Ke left them under a large tree to take shelter from the rain.

"Jingang, Little Mouse, let's go home." An Ke walked to the tree and said to the two little things.

Hearing about going home, Jingang was extremely excited.

"I think I can still be saved!"

An Ke was already used to Jingang's inexplicable words. "Stop talking nonsense, let's go."

Jingang flapped its wings and landed on An Ke's shoulder.

The Hamster was also picked up by An Ke, who then asked with a smile:

"Do you want to come home with me?"

"Or do you want to go back to your original home?"

An Ke gave the Hamster a choice.

After all, if the Hamster couldn't get over its internal hurdle, it would only live in worry every day at the Camp.

This little guy was very timid.

The Hamster seemed a bit conflicted.

It was very afraid of the two big cats and the group of monkeys at the Camp.

But it also really wanted to stay with An Ke.

Staying with him, the Hamster inexplicably felt very happy and at ease.

There was a sense of intimacy and warmth.

After thinking for a moment, the Hamster finally made a decision:

"This Little Mouse wants to stay with you and go home together."

"Oh?" An Ke laughed. "Aren't you afraid of the tigers and leopards?"

"Of course this Little Mouse is afraid!" The Hamster seemed very excited.

"But as long as I dig my hole deep enough, they won't be able to do anything to me."

"..."

In the live broadcast room, although the audience couldn't understand the exchange between An Ke and the Hamster, they were still melted by the little guy's cuteness.

However, most people were still discussing the main business.

"Sigh! What a pity!"

"If only some clues could be found."

"Yeah! Not to mention the specifics, at least we'd have some peace of mind."

"Everything is a mystery now; I always feel uneasy."

"Do you think this has anything to do with the disappearance of that corpse?"

"Who knows?"

"According to Boss An's deduction, shouldn't the traces of civilization be from over a decade ago?"

"In that case, how could there still be a connection?"

"Speculation is just speculation."

"By the way, do you think it could be a clue to the mysterious treasure?"

"For example, that card is the key to opening the mysterious treasure?"

"That possibility can't be ruled out!"

"In any case, let's hope it's beneficial for our Dragon Country!"

"..."

The Foreigners in the live broadcast room were also secretly glad that An Ke hadn't found any clues.

If he really found the mysterious treasure, the gap would only widen further.

Now, most countries pin their hopes of surpassing An Ke and the Dragon Country on the mysterious treasure.

As for relying on the strength of their own National Destiny Bearers, there's basically no chance.

While the audience in the live broadcast room was discussing, An Ke returned to the Camp with Jingang and Little Mouse.

Before he even got close, Little Scar and the group of monkeys lined the way to welcome him.

"The King is back!"

"Let's go! Welcome the King's return!"

"It's wonderful that the King has returned in triumph!"

"Cooking Squad!! Time to eat!"

"..."

An Ke's return made all the animals breathe a sigh of relief, and the previously silent Camp became lively in an instant.

Surrounded by The monkeys, An Ke returned to the Camp.

Then he began to dry himself by the campfire.

Although his physical fitness was excellent, warming up his body was still necessary.

Jingang, having warmed up on the side, became spirited again. "Full health revived!"

"Master! Crazy Thursday!!"

An Ke knocked on Jingang's head. "All you think about is eating all day."

He ignored Jingang and looked at the map in his consciousness while waiting for the Cooking Squad to prepare the meal.

He planned to organize the footprints he had left once again...

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