[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-350":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ancient Tears BloodLine",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1256178,1684,"Chapter 350 Inner Area: Safe Zone","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-350",350,"\u003Cp>(From MC's Perspective)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inner area: Insect forest,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending so much time walking, I arrived a little bit deeper in the inner area. Because I keep picking up red dots in mind from my surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the outer area, now I need to move at snail's pace. Suddenly, I spot a few red dots coming towards my direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My senses got alarmed. I quickly crouched down to avoid getting spotted by them. At the same time, I concealed my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These bugs usually don't have good eyesight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I can't say for sure, so it's best to hide for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buzz! The buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swarm of bugs went past me in the blink of an eye. Seeing that they were gone, I breathed a relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I make the right decision to come here?\" I muttered to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything around me is like an explosive artifact. If I make a simple mistake, I might get exposed to danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of all of this, these overgrown bushes were tiring me out. Various thoughts come to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I decided to look for some open land. There must be a place for these bandit groups to rest. A quick glint flashed in my eyes as I made my decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time went by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continue to move deeper while avoiding the red dots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CLANGGG\" \"CLANGGG\" \"CLANGGG\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard a clashing sound coming from the front direction. I quickly moved ahead to see. When I saw the situation at the front, it completely horrified me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulp\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swallowed my saliva in fear. The bandit groups were fiercely fighting against a swarm of bugs. The bandits' warriors are charging at tiny bugs. They release all sorts of attacks on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what most scared me was that a few of the warriors were completely enveloped in shadow like robes. But through my perception, I clearly saw the truth. The shadowy thing isn't a robe, but rather bugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through my perception, I observed groups of dots covering the warriors. When I continued to watch, I witnessed something unbelievable. It's a pure act of horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors were reduced to bones by the swarm of bugs. A shiver ran down my spine.These bugs are not venomous monsters. But it belongs to the most deadly category, like the plant monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Carnivore,\" I uttered in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I have double repair strength. But facing carnivore bugs, I really feel clueless right now. As far as I recall, this is the first time I came across a hurdle like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those mosquito pseudo-monsters at mountain Liz are ants compared to these tiny bugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helplessly, I continued to watch the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atleast these bugs are doing the jobs of bandit-hunting warriors. No wonder the bandit boss has recruited so many warriors under his wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It may seem like the count of bandit warriors sounds astounding from outside. But I guess they had to deal with lots of casulalities in this inner area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the number of warriors fighting against bugs will continue to reduce. These bugs don't leave anyone alive. After consuming one warrior, they immediately target the next nearby warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brother tells me to move away from this place. But I knew if I did, it would immediately alert others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also involves certain risks. If I choose to fight against these bugs, it's possible to attract surrounding bugs towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't have infinite lightning essence to fight against these monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10 minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the bandit warriors were reduced to bones. I even saw some of the bugs try to consume it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've made my decision to not go deeper anymore. Rather, I'll go sideways in search of open land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swarm of bugs quickly left the area in the blink of an eye. \"Phew,\" that was something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jonathan, who was secretly guarding Zack, was completely impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zack has good surviving skills. I wonder who taught him these methods, \"Jonathan said to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Zack avoiding danger just like that. It's not an easy skill to learn at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also knew Zack's background. If James really taught him, then it's really something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jonathan knew that, so far, Zack had successfully avoided the dangers. Earlier, Mr. Jonathan sensed multiple groups entering the inner area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will be a matter of time before he comes across these people. When it happens, he would like to see what Zack would do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I expected, I finally found the narrow path. After choosing this path, I began to observe the footprints and other small traces. I want to check whether anyone has used this path recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through perception, I noticed this narrow path was not a straight one. It's leading in a zig-zag manner. But my instincts tell me that it will surely lead to some resting spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking that there were no recent footprints, I walked along this path. I also used my perception to look out for the dangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20 minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile blossemed on my face. I found a medium-sized tent house ahead of me. By looking at its size, it's enough to accommodate twenty warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used my perception to see whether anyone was staying inside or not. Fortunately, I didn't find any living signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I got closer to the entrance, I found a few deadly traps. Deep pits were covered with deadly poison arrows in disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't surprised by this. The poison is most deadly in this area. If not treated in time, death is the only end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After avoiding these traps, I went forward to open the door. Then again, I showed some caution. I didn't step inside immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked in after confirming there was no trap inside. I saw there were three rooms and one large kitchen. As I expected, this place must be a resting spot for bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, I thought about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there a secret basement built under this place? It's normal to have secret places like bunkers in dangerous areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not expecting anything sophisticated like that. As curiosity rose in my heart, I decided to check this place out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than a few shabby pillows, there was nothing left in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20 minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I searched every nook and corner of this wooden house. Yet, I didn't come across any place leading to the basement. I felt disappointment in my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, several red dots popped up in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly used the backdoor to walk out. I decided to observe these red dots from this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My expression condensed after hearing the sounds of conversations. Bandits? Or Warriors? I turned to look for an exit. But the backyard is covered with vegetation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twitched. There was no proper place to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having no choice, I leaped up to land on the roof gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard that recently a large number of our warriors entered our territory?\" One of the bandits is talking to his team members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harrupmh, these guys came to seek their death.\" Their bandit boss uttered this in disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were five bandits in this small group, including their leader. They plan to take a rest here for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My curiosity was piqued after hearing their conversations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another warrior asked, \"So, who sent them here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandit boss halted his footsteps for a moment. Seeing that the other four warriors had quickly become alert, they immediately looked around their surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a possibility of a swarm of bugs attacking them. So five of the bandits went into battle mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even after five minutes, there is no danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I wrong ?\" The bandit boss muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his years of experience, he had developed the knack of knowing someone's presence around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It may seem like an insignificant ability, but in this insect forest, this ability saved him countless times from danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a presence nearby when he reached for the door knob. But there were no monsters or bugs around here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he thought of something and opened the door to enter inside. After he walked in, the bandit boss quickly went to check the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought someone must have stayed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he dispelled his thoughts and joined his team members to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandit boss recalled the previous conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, \"I remember, these warriors were sent by the Fire Sword Team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere becomes quiet all of a sudden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, the oldest bandit in the group burst out in laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha...Ha...Ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old bandit asked, \"Leader, Are you sure? The Fire Sword Team never acted against our bandits. What happened to them now? \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same questions bugged everyone's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandit boss said in disdain, \"Their black fist team got annihilated; many teams were dispatched here to search for evidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Vereran bandit commented, \"Despite fooling everyone, they are living comfortably in the city. But we are rotting down here. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandit boss replied, \"Okay, leave the topic. Don't you know? It's taboo to talk about them. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roof,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart is set on storms. These guys are really hiding enough. And they dared to play on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>",1544,"2026-06-05T15:56:39.137Z",1,"novelbin.me","07ef6f6b658ecdc24193b50061042c28cc6109dc0538e67a008361fde7f9c3c6","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-101","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-349",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]