Chapter 876: The Sable Squeaks
Along the way, Gu Ran was envious of the animals that came and went, running around without fear of people.
"It feels even better here than in the Kunlun Mountains. Look at these animals, their fur is so smooth! And look at their speed, reaction, and muscles. If I were here before, wouldn't I have broken through to the next level by now? By the way, is there a barrier here? I didn't know there was such a place."
Zhou Wansheng explained, “There is indeed something unusual here. All electronic devices near the lake are unusable, the plants are unusually lush, and animals cannot get close. However, the things grown there are exceptionally good for people. No matter how much we say, it’s not as good as you seeing it for yourselves.”
"Ready? Over there." Li Dalong made a sharp turn, and the base appeared in front of them.
If Gu Yin were here right now, she would definitely complain: This country is indeed a construction maniac. Before, the base was just bamboo houses and scattered dormitories, but now what is displayed in front of us are rows of earthen buildings. Looking down from the top, the area is as big as a small town!
"With so many houses, are there many people?" Chi Xing asked doubtfully.
Zhou Wansheng shook his head: "No, this place is only for military personnel and staff. Outsiders can't come in. You can think of these buildings as factories; most of them are not residential."
The car soon arrived at the residential area after going downhill, and then began layers of security checks.
“Usually, strict checks start at the foot of the mountain, but our special plane can land directly halfway up the mountain. Li Dalong has a special status, so he was able to get through the streetlights without any obstacles. But here, even I, or even the leaders of the base, have to be checked when they come in or out. So if you need to come in or out, remember to come find us and don’t act alone, because you are not permanently stationed here and we haven’t arranged ID cards for you. We hope you can understand.”
None of the four cared; they just wanted to see what it was and had no interest in anything else.
Xiao Sheng had never been here before, but he had heard that some of the food his family ate was taken from here. He even knew that the medicine Gu Yin used to treat his illness, as well as the items used by the two people next to him to undergo tribulation, all came from here. He was both curious and looking forward to this place.
"All the medicine you two took before was taken from here," Xiaosheng muttered quietly from behind.
Chi Xing and Gu Ran's eyes lit up; they were even more excited about this place.
Zhou Wansheng, who was standing nearby, also heard this and explained with a smile, "Simple medicines are indeed available here, but the ones you took before weren't from here. They were made by Gu Yin herself. Only she can make those medicines, and the ingredients are very scarce. Once they're used up, they're gone. Not everyone is so lucky! Hahaha, you two are truly destined to meet!"
Jin Wanli, who was standing next to him, had heard before that Gu Yin had helped the two girls a lot when they were undergoing their tribulations. So that's what it was.
"What kind of medicine are you talking about? Do you have any more? Let me see?"
Hearing Jin Wanli ask this, Xiaosheng smiled with a troubled expression: "I only have the regular version. I took the special effects one to cure my illness. Gu Ran and Chi Xing used it on the spot before, and it's all gone now. You should have asked earlier; maybe the Gu family has it."
Thinking of Jin Wanli's identity, Zhou Wansheng took out a jade bottle from his coat pocket and handed it to him: "I have another one here, here you go. This was left to me by Ayin, I don't need it here."
His family members all carry this medicine with them, so he really doesn't need it here.
Jin Wanli didn't stand on ceremony and took it. As soon as he touched the cold jade bottle, he knew that this thing was not from this world. It was made of thousand-year-old cold jade!
Wow, this little girl has so many secrets.
Upon opening the bottle, a strong spiritual energy rushed out. Jin Wanli's eyes flashed slightly. He lowered his head to smell it, smiled, closed the bottle, and returned it to Zhou Wansheng.
"This medicine is good, keep it, it's like a second life."
After saying that, he looked at the two people next to him who couldn't take their eyes off it: "Stop looking, you've eaten enough, there's no point in eating anymore." These two have eaten too much of this stuff, they're just greedy!
Chi Xinghe and Gu Ran were indeed craving it; it smelled so good and had such abundant spiritual energy! They hadn't eaten this in a long time. While the food they ate outside satisfied their cravings, it didn't satisfy their inner desires!
Seeing the two of them like this, Zhou Wansheng smiled and handed them the pills: "Here you go, you two share this, there's only one pill."
The two looked at Jin Wanli, who smiled but remained silent, but the meaning in his eyes was clear: if you dare to take it, just wait and see.
Chi Xing reluctantly refused, "No need, you keep it, we don't need it!" After saying that, she turned and left, worried that if she continued, she would be unable to resist snatching it and eating it!
Gu Ran hesitated for a moment: "Well, you're A-Yin's grandfather, which means you're my grandfather. Can this be considered a greeting gift?"
"Ahem!" Jin Wanli coughed and then turned to leave.
Zhou Wansheng! We're all family now, he's your grandfather! It's alright to take it!
"I cannot refuse a gift from an elder!"
Zhou Wansheng placed it in her hand and walked forward.
Gu Ran thought about it and agreed, so she put it away and decided to think about what gift to give him in return.
The group rode mountain bikes to the top of the mountain. Cheng Dong happened to come out from the experimental area, saw the group, and went up to them with a smile.
"Our former boss has been in the lab for two days and hasn't come out yet. He's still busy at a critical moment and can't come out, so I came to meet you. We're familiar with each other. How was your journey?"
Everyone except Jin Wanli knew Cheng Dong.
Gu Ran stepped forward and greeted him: "Old Cheng, it's been a long time."
Cheng Dong smiled and nodded: "Long time no see, how's Ayin doing over there?"
"It was fine when it came out, and it's currently being tested."
Cheng Dong nodded, then looked at Chi Xing: "You must be Chi Ye's younger sister, Chi Xing. Your appearance has changed a lot; you're even more beautiful than before. So, how is the outside world? Is it the same as you imagined?"
Cheng Dong had seen Chi Xing before at the base, but after Chi Xing underwent tribulation, her appearance changed drastically. She had almost completely lost her former mermaid appearance, and her long white hair had turned into long golden hair.
Chi Xing nodded obediently: "Yes, Grandpa Cheng, I am Chi Xing. The outside world is more wonderful than I imagined. It's quite fun."
"That's good. When we go down the mountain, I'll have Xiaosheng take you to see the sea in the south!"
After speaking, he looked at Jin Wanli, who had been silent but maintained a smile: "Hello, sir. I didn't have the chance to meet you when I was at the base, but it's fate that I see you here! I am Gu Yin's teacher, Cheng Dong!"
Jin Wanli smiled and nodded: "I know you. You guys helped arrange the medicinal herbs for that girl's medicine. I know all that. Now, can we go see that lake? I'm quite curious."
"Please wait a moment, let me ask."
Cheng Dong looked at Zhou Wansheng: "What's the situation now?"
Zhou Wansheng nodded: "We can go now. I've already completed all the formalities before going down to pick them up. Let's go."
The group began walking towards the lake.
The further they went in, the more lush and tall the vegetation became! The bushes that were knee-high at the foot of the mountain were taller than them here!
"Squeak squeak squeak!!!!"
"What is that?" Xiao Sheng looked around in confusion.
Zhou Wansheng explained, "It's a sable. Gu Yin rescued it when she came here before, and it's become friendly with people ever since. I hadn't seen it for a couple of days, but it came back today. It's probably out of food and came to get some more."
As soon as he finished speaking, a small ball of something fell from the sky and landed in Chi Xing's arms.
Chi Xing wasn't frightened; instead, she was quite happy holding the fluffy little thing.
"So cute! I love it!"
The sable carefully examined the other party, realized it was a stranger, pursed its lips, called out twice to Chi Xingjiao, then turned around and jumped into Zhou Wansheng's arms, whimpering.
"What does it mean? Does it dislike me?" Chi Xing looked at the little thing in disbelief. She was a dragon! Every animal would tremble in fear at the sight of her, and this little thing actually disliked her!
Zhou Wansheng hugged the aggrieved sable and explained helplessly, "It mistook you for Gu Yin. It has been waiting for Gu Yin, but Gu Yin has not come. Are you wearing Gu Yin's clothes? You have her scent. The sable remembers Gu Yin's scent, so it probably mistook you for her. After realizing it wasn't you, the little guy is sad, not disgusted with you."
Hearing this, Chi Xing became curious and stepped forward with a smile: "The clothes I'm wearing are indeed from Sister A Yin's closet. This one was too small for Sister A Yin, so Grandma gave it to me. Little one, do you miss Sister A Yin? Shall I ask her to come and see you?" Chi Xing smiled and reached out to touch its head.
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