Chapter 935: Chapter 935

Lan Xingyue glanced at everyone and said, "Don't feel burdened. I believe with the strength of our team, we can definitely break this curse."

"Captain, how much do we know about this primeval forest?" Lin Chen suddenly asked.

Lan Xingyue sighed and said, "Zero knowledge. Originally, entering the secret realm wasn't this troublesome. We could directly pass through the Alcan Rift Valley, but ten years ago, a massive earthquake blocked that route. So now, we have no choice but to go through this forest to access the secret realm."

"Crossing through a primeval forest we know nothing about!" Lin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly.

"Xiaoshuai, can you find any information about the forest?" Lin Chen asked in his mind.

"Master, records about this primeval forest indicate that some exploratory teams went in before, but not a single one made it back out," Xiaoshuai replied.

"That's all the records? Isn't there anything about what's inside?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

"Since no one came out, naturally nothing is known about the inside. This area is a forbidden zone for humans. Even the local tribes dare not enter," Xiaoshuai said.

Lan Xingyue looked at everyone and clapped her hands, saying, "Alright, go get your equipment and have your lunch. We're moving out soon."

"Captain Lan, I need to remind you that entering that forest means we're likely to encounter the group who ambushed us," Lin Chen said in a deep tone.

Lin Chen had a gut feeling that the strength of that group was anything but ordinary, possibly rivaling or even surpassing their own squad's combat abilities.

Lan Xingyue nodded. "Zhanlong just conducted a wide-range search of the surrounding areas and didn't find their camp. Those people are likely a small faction of armed militants. As long as we're cautious, there shouldn't be any major issues."

Lin Chen neither agreed nor disagreed with her words. As for the opposing group, Lin Chen didn't feel the least bit intimidated. No matter how strong they were, anyone blocking his path would simply be eliminated.

They quickly gathered their gear, which included the most advanced special forces equipment in the world.

The bulletproof vest Lin Chen wore, for example, could even withstand sniper rifle rounds. The most impressive part was that it was made of a special metal, feeling weightless on the body.

Then there was the grappling hook, crafted from a unique material. It could effortlessly pierce through even the hardest rocks.

Moreover, the grappling hook was incredibly durable; even if it was holding up a tank, it wouldn't snap.

As for weaponry, Lin Chen chose a Chinese-made large-caliber rifle, known for its long range and firepower. Its only drawback was its slightly lacking accuracy.

However, with Tianyan, Lin Chen could make any weapon as precise as a sniper rifle.

What's more, unlike regular snipers, he could fire rapidly without needing frequent reloads, an advantage akin to having hacks in a video game.

In Lin Chen's backpack were other forest survival essentials: insect repellent, medicine, and even a gas mask.

Seeing everyone geared up, Lan Xingyue spoke seriously, "Everyone, because we're crossing the national border this time, our squad will have no backup or supply support. Everything will depend on ourselves. I must tell you, this is an extremely dangerous mission. I can't promise to bring everyone back alive, but I can promise to fulfill one wish for each of you. Write down your wish now."

Hearing this, everyone grew somber.

Lan Xingyue handed each person a piece of paper to write down their wish.

Lin Chen casually wrote down a few words, then folded his paper. Using his X-ray vision, he glanced at the other girls' wishes.

To Lin Chen's surprise, Zhao Xiaohua was already finished, but when he peeked, her paper was blank.

Zhao Xiaohua had clearly caught Lin Chen snooping and flashed a smug smile.

"This sly girl definitely knows I can see through things, so she wrote nothing on purpose," Lin Chen shook his head helplessly.

Lin Chen's gaze shifted to An Xiaodi. On her paper, she had written: "Always be with Brother Chen."

Seeing An Xiaodi's delicate handwriting, Lin Chen felt a warmth in his heart.

He had always felt guilty toward An Xiaodi. After all, she was still young, while so many women were already at his side. He had always seen her as a pure, innocent lotus he shouldn't desecrate.

Yet Lin Chen could feel her love for him, and he couldn't bring himself to reject her outright.

After sneaking a look at An Xiaodi's wish, Lin Chen turned to Wang Zixuan.

Wang Zixuan carefully folded her note, but Lin Chen saw her wish as well—it left him stunned.

Her wish was also about him. She had written: "Make that pervert Lin Chen obediently bow under this lady's skirt."

"Wow. Who knew Wang Zixuan had such a queenly side," Lin Chen thought with a sly grin.

Noticing his mischievous smile, Wang Zixuan clutched her paper tightly, as though fearing Lin Chen would snatch it. Little did she know her wish had already been revealed to him.

Next, Lin Chen glanced at Mu Yuqiu's paper. Her wish was odd: to reunite with her child soon.

"What?! Mu Yuqiu is already a mother? No wonder she has such a mature charm," Lin Chen thought, a bit taken aback.

As for Yue'er, her wish made Lin Chen speechless—it was to protect Miss Xingyue.

Yue'er had always followed Lan Xingyue around like a shadow. Lin Chen thought their bond resembled that of siblings, if not deeper.

Lin Chen then attempted to see Lan Xingyue's wish, but she hadn't written one.

"Captain, don't you have a wish?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

Lan Xingyue rolled her eyes at him and said coolly, "My wish lies in the secret realm. If we don't make it back, I can't fulfill it anyway."

"I see," Lin Chen nodded.

Lan Xingyue collected everyone's wishes and said, "Alright, fifteen minutes to eat. After that, gather immediately."

"Ah, we need to enjoy this meal; once we're in the forest, it'll just be compressed biscuits," Wang Zixuan complained.

"Who says? I'll catch some wild game for you to roast," Lin Chen joked.

As the group bantered and left, Lan Xingyue smiled, her gaze drifting to the wishes.

She carefully placed the wishes into an envelope.

Her curiosity got the better of her as her eyes paused on Lin Chen's wish.

"What could this guy have written?"

"No, it's unethical to peek at others' wishes."

"But he's not exactly a good person, so why should I care about ethics?"

With that justification, Lan Xingyue cautiously opened Lin Chen's paper.

When she saw what he wrote, she was instantly furious!