Chapter 46: Guo Hu's Chapter

A large area of ​​the Lidu Valley was visibly missing. Those familiar with the situation knew it wasn't a landslide, but rather a forced excavation. The Daocheng Forest ranger noticed this and immediately went looking for someone in charge.

"Me? Rangers shouldn't have superiors and subordinates, right?" Tinari sighed helplessly at the person sincerely asking for help. "But this matter is indeed strange, so I'll take charge. Without further ado, you lead the way and explain the situation."

"Understood, Mr. Forester."

"...There is no such position in Daochenglin. Forget it, business is more important." Not long after graduating from the Academy of Discipline and becoming a forest ranger, Tinari took action to standardize the forest patrol system. He did not think this was a rare thing.

He just started being called a "forest ranger" for no apparent reason, and if someone really came to him for help with something they couldn't handle, Tinari would definitely not ignore them.

"Here's what happened: After the mountain in Lidu Valley disappeared, the number of monsters in the nearby Dead Zone also decreased. I didn't connect the two things at first, but after someone on patrol mentioned it, we took a look..."

The guide said as Tinari thought about it and noticed the dragging marks on the road.

What's this?

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Ranger, it's this kind of trace that everyone started to notice. It's only on the Lidu Valley side, and it disappears where the hills disappear."

Tinari knelt down and felt the soil, his chin resting on his hand as he pondered. The edges were neat, suggesting the remains of something hard, perhaps a demon.

"Take me to see all the other places."

"Okay, okay! This way!"

After exploring the area from Lidu Valley to Xiangzui Slope, Tinari got another clue.

The ranger came to a conclusion that shocked him:

"Not all the dragging marks were left by monsters. There's also a more regular pattern, with more even pressure... So, it's human-made."

"But... who could dig the mountain away without anyone noticing?" someone asked.

"Could it be a student who was expelled from the Educational Institute?" someone suddenly said.

Tinari frowned, "Why do you say that? Do you have any basis for that?"

The man felt a little guilty when asked, "Uh... Because, because Mr. Ranger, you don't know, the student who was expelled from the Ordination Academy for researching mechanical life a few months ago is right here in Lidu Valley. I sometimes do business with him..."

"But don't worry, he's just buying some daily necessities! I only agreed to it because I wanted to learn the weaknesses of the Ruins Mecha from him so that we can have an easier time when encountering the Dead Zone!"

Tinari patted his shoulder, his expression calm. "I understand. Thank you for the clue."

"Leave it to me from now on. Everyone, just go back to patrol and collect any anomalies like this one. Just let me know."

"Have you figured it out yet?"

"Well, a little bit. If everything goes well, it should be resolved soon." He nodded, and the pair of big ears on his head shook slightly, but this did not weaken his reliable temperament.

Considering that the other type of trace vaguely started from Yuanlin Cave and was relatively continuous on the road and grassland, Tinari decided to continue investigating along this clue.

It's just that there's a possibility that Liyue is involved, but since I'm not sure about the identity of the person involved, it's not convenient to tell anyone.

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From the port of Omos to the city of Xumi, which spans most of the Xumi rainforest, when Kavi arrived at the Tianbi Pool after a long and dusty journey, he could no longer hold back and came to the water's edge, wanting to relax his depressed brain.

Nearly two years after graduation, he'd been toiling away on other people's complex projects, toiling day and night. The tension between his ideals and the harsh reality of life kept tugging at Kavi's nerves. This time, he finally found some time to renovate the iconic ancient lighthouse in the port of Ormos, and things had improved slightly.

On the way back to Xumi, I received a letter from the customer.

While in Port Ormos some time ago, Kavi had been constantly pondering the consequences of this move. He had turned down group projects with other teachers and classmates, and had proudly headed to Port Ormos alone to oversee the renovations...

Kavi is happy with his aesthetic, but he understands that aesthetics is a very personal thing and there is a high probability that renovations will cause dissatisfaction among others.

He always tossed and turned and couldn't sleep well at night. He also tried some methods recommended by others, such as lighting some incense, but the fragrance was too dull, so Kavi had to give up.

I didn't expect that after all this trouble, I could actually fall asleep.

I had this dream for several days in a row. In the dream, my father disappeared after participating in the college championship, but he did not die in an accident. Instead, he brought back a younger brother from the desert.

Although his parents later divorced because they were often apart due to research and work, which was too much for their sensitive nerves to accept...but in his dreams he always had a younger brother by his side.

Kavi even dreamed about what would happen in the coming year. This time, the Omos Port project would go smoothly, he would successfully gain fame and build his own team... Then he would go bankrupt because of a project, and be burdened with huge debts, even his house would be mortgaged, and his younger brother would still foolishly stay by his side.

Unlike now, when his mother went to Fontaine to relax and occasionally received job offers, Kavi would often feel lonely when he was alone.

——"My brother doesn't want the house, he wants me, and he even uses the money from selling the house to buy me delicious food! Hehehe, he really loves me~"

Rainforest, children, Lannaro;

Desert, beasts of burden, Tianbi Pond...

The younger brother in the dream was very naughty, and it was easy for Kavi to think of him when he connected these things.

When he saw children, he would think of Lanaro, his brother who loved to play mischief even when he grew up; when he saw the mercenaries of the Gilded Brigade, he would think of his brother who came from the desert; when he saw pack animals, he would think of his brother who loved them; when he saw the river wetlands, he would think of Tianbi Pond, and still think of his brother...

The struggle in Port Omos had unknowingly eased somewhat. However, in reality, Kawi not only had no brother, but also lost his father at an early age.

Those dreams often brought Kavi a mixture of pain and relief in the port of Ormos. His father had died unexpectedly and hadn't been able to return, let alone bring his younger brother back, who was still in the desert.

Kavi didn't dare to think too deeply. Was his father unable to come back because something unexpected happened in the process of bringing his brother back?

...After completing the project at Omos Port, Kavi was able to catch his breath. When he returned to Xumi City, he hired the Gilded Brigade to escort the caravan and take him with them.

Kavi hadn't mentioned anything along the way, only saying he wanted to rest at the Tianbi Pond. Of course, the Gilded Brigade didn't refuse such an easy-going, easy-to-use employer.

Kawi didn't have any extra thoughts about what the future would hold. Right now, he just wanted to be quiet in the Tianbi Pond, to have a chance to breathe and some rare peace...

There are many wild pack animals living near Tianbi Pond, and some hunters occasionally come here to catch them. However, the pack animals here always come in groups, and some are wild and difficult to tame, so they usually choose young ones.

However, it is not easy to distinguish the gender and age of pack animals, except for those that are just born or are about to die of old age. Even the most experienced veterans need to observe for a period of time to be sure of not making any mistakes.

In addition, there are many things to pay attention to when capturing wild beasts of burden. If you accidentally make them go crazy, the catcher will become catcher-chan.

The situation has been fine in recent days. The catchers guarding Tianbi Pond don’t have to worry at all because they have no way to shoot now.

And once you hear words like "Huahua" or "Guolai", it is best to stay away from them immediately.

Wild beasts of burden only recognize the owner of this voice. For those who make a living by their skills, it doesn't matter whether it is the catcher or the catcher-chan.

Of course, this has nothing to do with the "new" breeder Ming Chong, Grandpa Ming. Let alone sauce, he doesn't even eat green onions, let alone dipping sauce.

In order to find the flower he longed for——

Ming Chong dug out the old titles that had been updated, such as "Curtain of Farewell" and "Blessing of the Doll", and replaced the objects with Huahua. He fed the pack animals in Tianbi Pond for a few days and served as a pack animal succubus for a few days.

[Retrace] and [Bond Value] both appeared too late, and before they could be stamped, the corresponding option simulation channels were covered, leaving no chance to exploit any bugs.

Fortunately, he has a cheat. As long as he has the channel and the method, no matter what restrictions there are on the use of the previous title, for him, finding bugs is as easy as breathing.

Just tear down this old title and modify that one, and you can use it.

Alas, the world is in tatters, and Chong is patching it up.

Before Ming Chong could finish expressing his admiration for the water in Tianbi Pond while leaning forward, he turned around and saw the golden shadow of a big boss rushing towards him.

"younger brother--"

Ming Chong was so scared that he quickly pressed the person's face and took a closer look. Oh my, the guy appeared as soon as he mentioned him. It was the brother in the simulation channel that covered Huahua.

"Brother, is that you? Brother!" Kavi, whose face was held down, had tears in his eyes and was about to burst into tears.

After confirming his identity, Ming Chong was silent for a moment. He then sleekly let go of his hand and accepted Kawei's hug, pretending that he had just been hugged. "Brother! It's me!"

"You, you're okay, that's great!" Kavi said stutteringly with red eyes and a tearful voice.

"I thought that meeting you just now was just a dream!... I didn't expect it to be real. It's my brother, it's A Chong!"

Ming Chong had never seen such a crybaby man before. He felt a little bit numb and let the man turn him over and over, crying and mumbling what he was saying.

I took a break and even played a [Memory], and finally understood why. It seemed like among my old acquaintances in real life, only Ningguang was still living a normal life. Everyone else seemed to be unable to live without her...

——Ah! There’s really nothing I can do about them. After all, I’m just so outstanding. No wonder they can’t leave me!

"Brother, I'm from Liyue and just arrived in Xumi! Don't cry, I'm awesome now. I'm no longer that student at the Ordination Academy stuck with her graduation thesis!"

Ming Chong patted his chest and confidently declared, "Don't worry! With me here, your future life will definitely be wonderful!"

Kavi almost stopped crying, wiped his tears, and felt much more relaxed. He smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I know!"

"It's good to be in Liyue, it's good to be in Liyue... How are you doing over there? Are you needing anything? Is the journey to Xumi smooth? Are you injured?"

Balabala asked a lot of questions, which overloaded the human pig brain. Before Ming Chong could finish loading, he continued -

"I made that Lannero figurine for you. I also bought the rice-shaped tower (snort). It seems to have broken down, but I learned how to make it..."