Chapter 147 Looking for Huanghuali
In the evening, everyone happily ate barbecue and ate to their heart's content. The meat was fresh and even more delicious with the seasonings prepared by Shu Yan. Li Xu and the others were especially happy. Such delicious food was like a divine delicacy to them.
They were all grateful in their hearts. Apart from the fact that they felt grateful for what they had received, their simple thinking made them feel a little embarrassed and guilty - they couldn't eat the other person's delicious barbecue for free after having eaten it.
So they racked their brains to think about the conditions in the mountains and came up with ideas on how to find the wood they needed.
The next morning, everyone got up early, washed up, heated up the leftover food from yesterday and ate some, then divided into groups and went out to search in different directions.
About ten people were left here to guard the base, and they were also responsible for hunting and preparing daily food.
Zhong Jing and others originally wanted Zhao Liya to wait here. She didn't need to go hunting, she just needed to look after the camp, but Zhao Liya refused.
"I'm going to look for it too. I have a better idea and might find it faster than you guys!"
Just kidding, Yu Xiaofang came here to collect herbs, so that doesn't count. There were only her and Hu Ling on their side. Although she was the one who took the lead on this matter, she was the one who suggested the location, and she was the one who drew the picture of the huanghuali wood, it was natural for her to stay and rest without any effort, which was not good at all.
Brother Zhou and General Zhong won’t say anything, but it’s hard to say about others.
Zhou Hansheng said, "Aya and I will be in the same group. We don't need to bring anyone else."
Zhao Liya felt sweet in her heart, and the corners of her lips rose unconsciously: "Well, Brother Zhou, don't worry, I won't hold you back."
She can't wait to spend more time alone with the person she loves, so that she can have more material for beautiful memories in the future!
Zhou Hansheng smiled: "Of course."
Hu Ling opened his mouth, but in the end he said nothing. He nodded and looked at Zhao Liya: "Aya, take care of yourself and be careful."
Lingnan is different from the capital. There is not such a strict separation between men and women here. Besides, the girl is not a fool, so he doesn't need to worry too much.
Everyone quickly divided the work, and a total of six teams went out, heading from six different directions.
Everyone brought some food for lunch. Please pay attention to the time so as not to miss your return.
This is a truly deep mountain forest that almost no one has ever set foot in. Located in the tropics, the trees are exceptionally tall and lush, and there are also a wide variety of grasses and vines. In addition to wild beasts that can hurt people, people must also be wary of various poisonous snakes, insects, ants, and poisonous plants.
Although each team has a lot of people, the efficiency of clearing the way, advancing and searching in such a forest can be imagined.
Everyone thought in unison that it was a good thing that Doctor Yu was here. The medicine that Doctor Yu gave was really effective. Poisonous snakes, insects and ants all retreated away, and they didn't encounter any along the way. Otherwise, their progress would have been much slower.
In comparison, Zhao Liya and Zhou Hansheng, who were in a group of only two people, traveled much faster.
Zhou Hansheng is a martial arts expert, and the sword he carries with him is sharp. No matter how old and tough the ancient vines or difficult branches are, he can easily kill all the obstacles with a wave of his hand, and he and Zhao Liya can flexibly shuttle through the deep forest.
The two people chose the third peak in the northwest direction, which was the direction chosen by Zhao Liya.
The journey was smooth. Occasionally they would encounter some ferocious beasts that were not easy to deal with, such as wild boars, and even a tiger, but Zhou Hansheng discovered them early and took Zhao Liya away.
Zhao Liya didn't feel scared at all, and she felt calm and at ease. After all, her big brother Zhou was very good at martial arts, and her safety would be guaranteed even if she faced a ferocious beast head-on.
If the timing wasn't wrong, she would even want to sneak up and see what a wild tiger looks like!
There are even more kinds of other animals, as well as all kinds of strange and unusual plants, some that bloom, some that bear fruit, and some that have branches and leaves that look strange but very beautiful. It is a paradise for animals and plants!
She tasted a delicious sour jujube, which was slightly sour at first, with an exceptionally fresh fragrance, and a sweet aftertaste.
She also found wild mangosteen, but unfortunately it was not ripe yet.
Zhao Liya exclaimed that it was an eye-opener and she gained a lot of knowledge!
Seeing that she liked it, Zhou Hansheng couldn't help but smile and said, "The mountains and rivers in Shu are also very quiet and beautiful, and there are many things that other places can't compare to. Aya, do you want to go and see it?"
Zhao Liya's eyes lit up, and she nodded happily: "Okay, okay, I'll definitely go when I have the chance in the future!"
She would love it!
After traveling here, she had never considered simply wandering around the small plot of land at home. Once she made enough money, she would definitely travel and see more. Going out to sea or exploring foreign lands wasn't part of her plan; after all, it wasn't something she could just go on. The risks and uncertainties were too great. However, she had long planned to explore every corner of the Qin Empire and appreciate its beautiful scenery.
The scenery in Shu is so beautiful, you must go there!
Brother Zhou's words really touched her heart.
Having an acquaintance taking you shopping, and a powerful acquaintance at that, isn’t that a win without any effort?
Zhou Hansheng was delighted to see her agree, "Then it's settled!"
He didn't dare to tell her his identity yet, nor did he dare to confess his feelings easily, but it didn't matter. He would wait until she got used to him, and then there would naturally be a chance.
"Um!"
The two smiled at each other.
The two walked for most of the day and stood on a high ridge looking out into the distance. Zhao Liya perked up and pointed to a high peak in the distance and said, "Brother Zhou, that's where we're going. As the saying goes, 'A horse will die if it's seen too high.' We can see it now, but I'm afraid we can't walk over it today."
Zhou Hansheng nodded.
Zhao Liya was torn. Could she not make it? Should she go a little further and then turn back? Should she continue tomorrow? Since she had opened the way today, tomorrow would definitely be much faster. If she hurried, she would definitely get there. However, she still felt a little reluctant to walk the same path again.
In fact, there was a large area along the way that had not been searched. If a thorough search was conducted, it would take a lot of time. Zhao Liya only focused on the third peak, anticipating that it was the most likely place to have wood, so she just wanted to go there quickly to take a look.
Zhou Hansheng glanced at her and said with a smile, "Why don't we just stay here tonight and find a place to stay? Are you afraid?"
Zhao Liya was delighted and quickly shook her head: "I'm not afraid! But if we don't go back, will they be worried? What if they run out to look for us because of worry..."
That's not good.
Zhou Hansheng: "Don't worry, Zhaonan, Zhong Jing and the others understand and won't do anything rash. Not every one of their teams will go back. This is often the case when searching in the mountains."
(End of this chapter)
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