Free Web NovelChapter 813: Chapter 155: Searching for the Man-Eating Saltwater Crocodile
After receiving the blessed entry, before Chen Wen could think much, the system acted again.
This time, it was the bay crocodile offering an entry.
The entry offered by the bay crocodile was top-tier.
The first entry was one that enhanced perception ability. It looked good, but Chen Wen had too many similar entries and did not choose it directly, only considering it.
The second entry was somewhat of a prank-like entry–[Anti-Japanese Crocodile].
The effect of this entry was increasing the fear of Japanese people towards Chen Wen, useful but not greatly.
Because Chen Wen himself was enough to instill fear among the members of the Japan Team.
However, the source of this entry likely came from a widely spread online incident–the Battle of Lanli Island.
It is said that in this battle, over a thousand Japanese were eaten by the bay crocodiles in the mangrove forest of Lanli Island.
Of course, the truth is subject to personal interpretation.
The third entry was similar to an entry that enhanced transformation into different shapes.
However, Chen Wen did not need this entry.
Moreover, since Chen Wen most desired to acquire the ability to transform into a bay crocodile, he casually selected the first entry.
Then he let the bay crocodile reverse-pick, gaining the transformation ability of the bay crocodile.
The reverse-picked entry by the bay crocodile was undoubtedly the longevity entry Chen Wen earned during survival.
Chen Wen wasn’t clear how much longer this entry could prolong the bay crocodile’s life.
But judging from the bay crocodile’s excitement, the effect of this entry was decidedly extraordinary!
After selecting the entries, Chen Wen let the bay crocodile find a place to rest nearby, waiting for tomorrow’s action.
Having determined the loyalty of this bay crocodile, Chen Wen was not worried about it doing a turnaround.
Yet, this trust from Chen Wen made Tata very concerned.
He was worried that releasing the bay crocodile might bring disaster to everyone.
Chen Wen, hearing this, patted Tata’s shoulder, telling him to ease his mind.
Simultaneously, to make Tata believe in him.
Chen Wen instructed him to watch the bay crocodile returning to the water, calmly lying in a muddy pit by the water’s edge to rest.
Seeing the bay crocodile reverting to peace, Tata rubbed his eyes vigorously.
He felt he hadn’t fully awoken.
Under Chen Wen’s repeated assurances, Tata eventually believed his words, trusted that Chen Wen had tamed this bay crocodile.
Tata returned to the trees with a look of awe.
And Chen Wen widely summoned the wild horse, soothing it before continuing to rest on its back.
He showed no concern for the bay crocodile.
This sense of relaxation once again left Tata in the trees deeply astonished.
Sleep having fled, Tata began talking to his uncle and cousin about Chen Wen’s formidable traits.
Provoking them to continually exclaim in amazement.
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Next day.
Early in the morning, having slept comfortably, Chen Wen arose early and met with the bay crocodile.
Meanwhile, he introduced the Taipan Snake, Screaming Kite, and Dahuang to the bay crocodile.
Incidentally, enabling the bay crocodile’s communication ability to let it communicate with Dahuang and the others.
Regarding the bay crocodile, Taipan Snake and Screaming Kite showed no hostility or rejection.
On the contrary, they were fairly curious about this huge new friend.
However, Dahuang held a grudge over the bay crocodile’s surprise attack last night.
Yet, under Chen Wen’s simple hint, the grudge vanished without a trace when the bay crocodile went into the water to catch a big carp and brought it ashore.
Dahuang was successfully ’bribed’ by a big carp.
More accurately, it yielded for the sake of Chen Wen’s face.
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Compared to the harmonious animals.
On the side, Tata and the other two appeared somewhat apprehensive.
Sitting by the campfire, they occasionally glanced at the bay crocodile, their expressions nervous.
Moreover, seeing Chen Wen approach the bay crocodile without any defense, casually take the carp from near its mouth, and cut off some meat afterward.
Their expressions became extremely peculiar.
Tata and Darren fared better; the young men had stronger mental resilience.
They probably accepted the scene with some difficulty.
They considered Chen Wen as an adventurer extraordinarily skilled in beast taming.
But Tata’s uncle Wuge linked this scene to the miracles orally passed down in his tribe.
With eyes narrowed, he muttered words to himself.
Appearing to converse with immortals.
When Chen Wen arrived and saw this scene, he felt somewhat helpless.
Nevertheless, he said little, instead firmly confirmed a piece of news with Tata.
"Our guess was right; the man-eating bay crocodile is here between here and the downstream town. From the battle scars on this bay crocodile, the man-eater couldn’t compete with it, hence it’s stuck between downstream and this area."
After hearing this, Tata’s mind finally returned to business.
He took out a map of this area, marking a river section on it.
Beside him, Darren also gestured alongside, marking a land area beside the river section.
The two seemed to reach a consensus in their discussion.
Later, Tata conveyed the result of their discussion to Chen Wen: "We plan to carefully search this river section and swamp area; if the bay crocodile wants to find a place to digest, it will definitely be here."
Hearing this, Chen Wen nodded.
Being local, Tata and his team were definitely more familiar with the terrain than he was.
Therefore, he’d just follow them.
After the itinerary was confirmed, they ate some grilled carp and bay crocodile broth.
Then they prepared to proceed.
However, in proceeding, Tata seemed a bit troubled.
Because this time, advancing required speeding to the target area via waterway, leaving Chen Wen alone onshore seemed inappropriate.
But Chen Wen waved his hand, indicating not to worry about him.
Chen Wen placed supplies on a canoe and had the wild horse follow along the shore.
Then jumped into the river, riding the bay crocodile he tamed the previous night, closely following behind the canoe.
Seeing Chen Wen riding the bay crocodile, and the bay crocodile not resisting, even somewhat happy with this scene.
Uncle Wuge instantly entered dialogue mode with the immortals.
He began muttering again.
While Tata and Darren, with hearts pounding, indicated to Chen Wen to keep up as their curiosity about this incredible adventurer grew.
Following the canoe downstream, the bay crocodile vigorously swayed its tail, carrying Chen Wen forward.
The bay crocodile’s elongated and wide body floated in the water, roughly like a canoe.
And it was a canoe with an inherent intimidation halo.
Nearby bay crocodiles, freshwater crocodiles, various fish, upon sensing the bay crocodile’s presence, decisively turned to flee, truly daring not gaze more!
After all, when the bay crocodiles are starving, each is a Hannibal!
Same species?
Crunch crispy!
So riding the bay crocodile, Chen Wen definitely indulged in a bit of glory as the king of the water.
Even more addicted than Chen Wen, however, was Dahuang.
Dahuang stood impressively near the neck of the bay crocodile, looking even more majestic than Chen Wen.
While the wild horse onshore was a bit strained.
It constantly moved its hooves, traversing all sorts of complicated terrain.
If not for Screaming Kite flying low now and then to guide the wild horse.
It definitely wouldn’t be able to keep up with Chen Wen.
But the amount of time wasn’t much, about an hour later, Tata raised his hand, indicative for Chen Wen to approach the shore.
In front of them, the large river opened up wide, revealing a vast expanse of water.
This water area was expansive; the east bank was a large swamp.
Seeing the situation here, the bay crocodile immediately expressed its great fondness for here.
And here was most likely the hiding place of the man-eating bay crocodile!
Chen Wen rode the bay crocodile to the bank, waiting for Tata and the others.
The few needed to determine how to find the man-eating bay crocodile, and subsequent work.
