My Substitute CEO Bride

Chapter 406

“Do those poisonous creatures actually live that long?” Derek thought of the deathworms, and goosebumps appeared on his tanned arms.

“Those poisonous creatures live much longer than ordinary creatures, but it’s still only

around 70 or 80 years. However, they have high reproductive ability, and their offspring can evolve into even more venomous forms,” Bradley explained patiently.

Heidi’s good mood from earlier evaporated instantly. “So, can we actually safely pass through Soul-Splitting Ridge?” she asked despondently.

“If it were anyone else, no. But we’re different.”

Bradley smiled confidently and then took out a transparent glass bottle from his backpack. Inside it was a powdery substance resembling flour. “This is the multi-poison powder we refined based on the Tomb Sect’s scriptures.

“Apply this powder to your body and those poisonous creatures will steer clear of you.”

With that said, he dusted the powder all over his clothes and pants. Each of them received a portion, and ultimately, the nine of them emptied half the bottle.

Once that was done, the party descended to the ground using the ropes. There were no large carnivorous animals in Soul-Splitting Ridge, only venomous insects, ants, snakes, and rats.

saw colorful spiders, crimson scorpions, and white rattlesnakes with triangular iron heads. These were all creatures rarely

poisonous creatures kept their distance. Excited, Nico asked, “Grandpa, can we reach the Seven Pinnacle

them less than

smile and replied, “We can. We’ll be at the foot of it after crossing Soul- Splitting Ridge.”

spirits lifted as they continued forward without hesitation.

a team of over 30 people was setting up camp. Some were operating drones to observe the surrounding area while others were preparing their meals.

jacket holding onto a compass in his hand as he

Seven Pinnacle Peaks

join us before setting out together. Undead corpses are not easy to deal with,” Professor Law replied.

the tailcoat became even more excited when he heard this. “After so many years of searching, I still haven’t seen an undead corpse! Books have described them to be such evil creatures. If I

young man a faint glance and said, “You’d better not wet yourself when you

man in the tailcoat laughed heartily. “When has the Herera family ever been afraid. of

direct descendant of the Herera family, a raider family whose ancestors were also tomb raiders for dozens of generations. They had

had changed and the modern Herera family had transitioned into legitimate business. Even if they occasionally delved into tomb raiding, it was mostly smaller tombs that did not pose much

Law smiled wryly. “I’ve seen plenty of people like you, arrogant and self-assured. In the end, they

people tend to become afraid of death as