Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 1707: Taking Photos

That thing is probably still nearby looking for an opportunity, and judging by its movements, it doesn’t seem stupid. So trying the same trick again likely won’t work—it can’t be baited anymore.

No matter what, we absolutely cannot go deeper into the forest. This time, both Gu Fan and the boss insisted on leading everyone to charge out.

So, everyone put on a united front, marching in lockstep with determination, gritting their teeth, and following the boss to rush toward the forest’s edge.

Rustling sounds emerged once more from the treetops—it was clear that thing was moving again, and it seemed anxious, as though it didn’t want them to leave the forest. This only further solidified Gu Fan’s resolve.

"Run, everyone, hurry!" the boss shouted anxiously, and the others pushed themselves to sprint with all their might.

Li Shi, being a woman, fell behind. Watching herself grow further away from the group, panic gripped her heart. The more anxious she became, the more prone she was to making mistakes, and she accidentally tripped and fell.

That was bad. Though Li Shi’s fall didn’t hurt much, by the time she got up, she realized the others were already out of sight. In the darkness of the forest, it was all too easy to lose track of people.

Despite Li Shi’s youthful beauty, at this critical moment, who would care about her? Everyone was focused on saving their own lives, and besides, they weren’t even close to Li Shi.

Surrounded by the pitch-black forest, the pervasive, eerie silence filled Li Shi with terror. She was trembling, frightened and unsure of what to do. Tears streamed down her face out of sheer desperation.

"Damn it, Gu Fan, how could you leave me behind?" Li Shi cried as she wiped her tears. Just as she considered chasing after them, she saw a figure rushing back toward her.

Li Shi was stunned—wasn’t this the Gu Fan she had just cursed moments ago? The bastard really came back for her.

"What are you standing around for?" Gu Fan grabbed Li Shi’s hand without hesitation, pulling her with him as they ran.

Li Shi hadn’t yet reacted, but instinctively followed Gu Fan, her gaze fixed on his determined back. She could feel the heat radiating from his palm and a sense of responsibility. In that moment, Li Shi silently made a decision.

Reality, however, was harsh. Having been separated from the group for too long, Gu Fan and Li Shi couldn’t find them anymore. With only the two of them in this dangerous forest, things were incredibly perilous.

"What do we do now?" Li Shi, completely helpless, placed all her hopes on Gu Fan.

Gu Fan uttered: "I’m suddenly wondering, maybe being at the front isn’t necessarily a good thing."

"What do you mean?" Li Shi asked, perplexed.

Suddenly, screams erupted ahead, followed by guttural growls and gunshots—three distinct sounds mingling together.

Startled, Gu Fan and Li Shi instinctively backed away.

In that moment, Gu Fan felt even more certain: that thing wasn’t going to let anyone leave the forest easily. It was forcing them into the forest’s depths. That’s why it hadn’t attacked Gu Fan and Li Shi at the back but instead targeted the larger group ahead.

Moments later, the noises stopped, almost too quickly, leaving the forest eerily silent. Gu Fan and Li Shi stared wide-eyed into the darkness, wondering if that thing had taken care of the others so soon.

"That’s impossible. That thing’s ultimate goal is to drive us into the forest’s depths—it wouldn’t kill them all outright," Gu Fan muttered through clenched teeth, body tense.

Just as Li Shi attempted to pull Gu Fan to retreat, several figures emerged from the shadows of the forest, moving closer.

It turned out to be the boss, Old Five, the driver, and two others.

"Are you alright?" Gu Fan immediately ran to meet them.

The group was panting heavily, too winded to answer his question. After catching their breath for a long while, they finally managed to speak.

According to the driver, the group had been attacked by the monster. Two people were taken, and whether they were alive or dead no longer mattered.

That thing moved incredibly fast, darting through the surroundings like a violent wind, its strength immense. A single claw swipe was enough to maim someone, and it seemed to deliberately target those at the front of the group.

With no other choice, they had fled to preserve their lives for now.

After hearing this, Gu Fan furrowed his brow. The events that had just unfolded further validated his suspicion: that thing was indeed driving them toward the depths of the forest.

But what lies in the heart of the forest? Gu Fan stared into the dark expanse, nerves taut with fear and curiosity building within him.

Someone suggested, "Why don’t we wait until dawn? Daylight would give us an advantage. That thing seems unaffected by the darkness, and it’s fast and agile. Even with our numbers, we’re no match for it."

"Don’t bother—waiting won’t change anything. It’ll keep attacking us, quickening the pace at which we’re forced into the forest’s depths," Gu Fan replied with a sigh. The current situation was entirely out of their control.

This time, even the boss agreed with Gu Fan’s view. He rallied the others to stand up and proceed deeper into the forest together.

Old Five approached the boss, voicing his concern—what if something even more terrifying awaits in the forest’s depths?

"This..." The boss hesitated, as it was indeed a possibility.

Yet, Gu Fan continued ahead, his voice calm but resolute: "I don’t know what’s in the forest, but right now, we have no choice."

"Yeah, no choice." The boss gritted his teeth. He had always prided himself on being in control of his fate, detesting being manipulated. But the reality was clear: they weren’t dealing with humans, but monsters.

Carrying their deep unease, the group took slow, reluctant steps into the forest’s depths. And for now, that thing no longer attacked them.

They ventured a long stretch in silence. The tranquility was so profound it was almost deceptive, creating the illusion that the thing had left and safety was within reach—they could even turn back.

But the gruesome lessons from before still weighed heavily on their minds. No one dared to look back, fearing they’d find the creature trailing them.

"Hold on a moment!" Gu Fan frowned. He sensed that the thing was undoubtedly watching their every move. If it was leaping through the treetops, it wouldn’t be able to move silently amidst the dense foliage. This meant it was most likely stalking them on foot.

Gu Fan moved to the back of the group, discreetly pulling out his phone. He pointed the camera behind him and turned on the flash. freёweɓnovel_com

He had no idea what might happen next. The fear lingered as he hesitated for what felt like an eternity before finally building the courage to press the shutter.

The flash illuminated the darkness in an instant, jarring everyone’s nerves. They all turned back to question Gu Fan about what he was doing.

Gu Fan simply made a gesture for silence. His attention entirely focused on the phone, he held his breath as he opened the recently captured photo.

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