The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1183

“Did you guys hear that? It sounded like a strange noise.” She looked around but didn't find anything unusual.

Upon hearing this, everyone started looking around, but they found nothing too.

“There certainly is a sound, but it's not loud, and I have no idea where it's coming from. How strange.”

For some reason, the more Neera listened to this voice, the more eerie it felt, causing goosebumps all over her body.

Just then, she caught sight of the fallen leaves behind the toppled tree trunk stirring out of the corner of her eye.

“Guys... just look!” Her heart was in her throat. She was so nervous she could hardly take it, and instinctively stepped back.

Upon hearing the sound, Shane turned around. His expression changed abruptly.

Beneath the tree leaves was clearly a huge python, slithering its way, swaying left and right!

“Ah!”

Neera was terrified of snakes and spiders. Upon seeing the cold eyes of the snake and its flickering tongue, she couldn't help but scream in fear. The bread and milk in her hands dropped to the ground.

She was completely taken aback as she hadn't expected the forest to be so pristine and was even home to such an enormous python!

However, although the others were also startled, they quickly regained their composure.

For these experts, dealing with a mere python was not a challenge at all.

In no time, the five individuals sent by Avery stepped forward. They drew their sharp blades and swiftly dealt with the large python.

Seeing her in a state of shock, Shane comforted her with a gentle voice.

“Don't be scared. Everything is fine now. This is a forest, so there are bound to be snakes. But rest assured, it is quite easy to deal with them.”

While they were talking, he made her another sandwich.

“Take it easy. Have something to eat. We'll be setting off soon.”

Neera reluctantly took it, her heart still pounding with fear. The image of her locking eyes with the python was still fresh in her mind. It had caused every pore on her body to stand on end in terror.

At this moment, she had completely lost her appetite. She had no desire to eat anything at all.

The thought of having to continue on her journey made her realize that it was impossible to move on without physical strength. Reluctantly, she forced herself to eat a little.

After resting for another half an hour, she finally calmed down. Everyone packed up their belongings, shouldered their backpacks, and resumed their journey up the mountain.

The light inside the forest in the afternoon was considerably stronger than in the morning, and the temperature had also risen a bit.

As they were moving forward, suddenly a group of riders emerged from the right side of the forest.

Neera and her group suddenly became tense, and stopped in their tracks.

Seeing them, the group of people were quite surprised, but they bore no hostility. Instead, they came over with smiles on their faces.

The one leading the way was Caleb.

“Ms. Garcia, I didn't expect us to meet so early,” Caleb greeted warmly and politely as he approached.

The members of the Cox family, including Charles and Wesley, all assumed a defensive stance, watching him with exceptional vigilance.

Seeing it was him, Shane actually felt less nervous.

Neera felt the same way, and said politely, “It is quite a coincidence, Mr. Medicina. Has your journey been smooth so far?”

Caleb chuckled. “It's not too bad. I haven't encountered any danger yet.”

As he spoke, he glanced at the person following her, his eyebrows slightly raised.

“It seems that your team is quite spirited. I knew you would definitely be able to dispel that miasma.”

Neera modestly replied, “It's alright. I just happened to have some medicine with me, and it came in handy.”

Caleb nodded. “Ms. Garcia's medical skills are extraordinary, so this little matter is certainly not a problem to you. However, there might be some trouble not far ahead.”

Suddenly, he said something that made Neera's heart skip a beat. Puzzled, she asked, “What's ahead?”

Caleb told her honestly, “There's a swamp ahead, and in it, there are some poisonous snakes and some aquatic creatures, all of which are venomous. I see that you are choosing that route, so you must pass through that swamp. You'll have to figure out a way to get through safely. Be very careful.”

Huh... Swamp!

Neera's eyes darkened. “As I thought, I found the miasma peculiar. Normally, the fog isn't that thick, but the one just now was different, the humidity was simply too high. So there really is a swamp here, and that explains it.”

Hearing her say this, admiration grew in Caleb's eyes.

“It seems Ms. Garcia has already thought of it. I guess I've been talking too much.”

Neera quickly waved her hand. “Not at all, Mr. Medicina. Thank you for your reminder. I will be careful. You should also take care in everything you do.”

“Sure, I will.” Caleb accepted her gratitude, smiled elegantly. Without saying anything more, he led his people and left in a different direction.

After watching him leave, Neera led the group to continue their journey forward.

The members of the Cox family hadn't let their guard down yet, occasionally casting wary glances in the direction where Caleb had left.

Some people were even surprised, and murmured, “Why would the Medicina family be so kind...”