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.

snakes here?" exclaimed Xavier, who was walking last. His hair stood on end at the mention of snakes. They were his biggest fear. He

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

useless. You are more of a burden than I am," Vivian

hissing sound got

stop. The hissing

stood upright in front of

of Howard, Vivian, and Xavier were trembling. This was the first time they had seen such a large snake

fainted from fear if not for his strong determination

"It’s a snake. A real

alone, but she was uncertain of her next step

and moved forward slightly, as if testing them. Danielle gripped the dagger tightly, her eyes fixed on the snake

"Mom, Dad, Xavier, slowly move to the side and protect yourselves.

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

can’t

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