Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 197-1

"Danielle, why don’t you let me lead the way?" Xavier suggested, concerned that there might be danger in the cave.

Danielle replied firmly, "Xavier, you take the rear with Mom and Dad in the middle. That’s final." She entered the cave first.

It was pitch black inside. Danielle took out a flashlight from her bag, looked around, and walked forward cautiously.

"Why is it so cold here?" Vivian clutched Howard’s arm, afraid of getting lost.

Danielle led the way. The further they went in, the colder it got. She reminded, "Mom, Dad, Xavier, be careful and stay close to each other. Something’s off here."

Hiss.

"Danielle, did you hear something?" Howard looked around vigilantly and grabbed Vivian.

Danielle took out a dagger and cautiously watched her step. The sound resembled the hissing of a snake. She said, "There are most likely snakes nearby. Everyone, be careful. Take this powder. Throw it at the snakes if you come across them." She distributed some powder to the three of them.

stood on end at

voice down so that you’ll not attract them here."

if I knew you would be so useless. You are more

sound got closer and

signal everyone to stop. The hissing sounded particularly eerie and terrifying

snake, more than 16 feet long, stood upright in front of Danielle and her family, its tongue

the first time

have fainted from fear

"It’s a snake. A real

rid of this big snake alone, but she was uncertain of her next step now that her

fixed on the snake before her. She had to resolve this quickly. They couldn’t afford

move to the side and protect yourselves. I’ll

dangerous." Howard was frustrated that he was a burden to Danielle. He vowed to learn martial arts when they got back so that he could protect

"We can’t

sense danger. It opened its mouth wide, and a large amount of saliva flowed out from its bloody mouth and wet