Meanwhile, Wu Xie packed the last of his remaining food into Xiaoge’s backpack, placing it right out in the open so that Xiaoge wouldn't miss it when he returned.
He knew Xiaoxiahua and the others were right—Xiaoge's combat skills were formidable, and nothing bad would happen to him—but Wu Xie couldn't help worrying. Master Hei was right too: fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Their most urgent task now was to find Third Uncle. The rainforest was perilous, and Third Uncle's capable right-hand man, Panzi, wasn't by his side. Without a reliable person to protect him, Third Uncle was in serious danger if anything went wrong.
Hurrying along, the group finally reached the spot where the signal flare had been sent up. The situation was indeed grim: the men brought by Third Uncle were panicking as they tried to beat back the snakes. Even the old fox himself, Third Uncle, had jumped into the fray, swinging a burning stick to drive the creatures away.
Chapter 24