The events in reality did not affect the micro-world; the people at the Xindu camp were still building, and Chen Yang and his two companions continued their journey.
The wind wasn't as strong as it was yesterday, so they were able to move much faster. Soon, they could see a river stretching across their view in the distance.
Chen Yang's guess was correct; the river did indeed extend into the plains.
"Let's speed things up."
The group spurred their horses and hurried towards the river.
Soon, the sound of the rushing river reached their ears, growing louder and louder, which further invigorated them.
But as the distance shortened, they gradually became stunned.
When they reached the riverbank, the three of them looked towards the opposite bank and were somewhat dumbfounded.
"Is this scientific?" Li Su'er murmured to herself.
Chen Yang shook his head and said, "Obviously, this is not scientific."
Across the wide river lies a golden desert, with undulating sand dunes layer upon layer, and nothing else at all, not even a single plant in sight.
On this side of the river, where Chen Yang and the others stood, although the vegetation wasn't lush, there were still many weeds, trees, and animals.
Although they are only a few hundred meters apart, they are like two different worlds. The river is like a line that cuts the desert and the plain in a clear distinction.
This is unscientific; no matter how you analyze it, there is no way to create such a gap.
“This is the micro-realm, so we can’t make inferences based on common sense. We can be certain that there is a desert on the other side of the river, and it’s definitely not a mirage,” Chen Yang said.
"And I suspect," Chen Yang said, looking at the snow-capped mountain still in sight to the north. "The climate at the foot of the Cang'er Snow Mountain is also drastically different, and the mountain's height may be beyond our imagination."
No matter where in the micro-world they were, as long as they looked up from a wide-open area, they could see the Cang'er Snow Mountain. Moreover, the size of the snow mountain did not change much, which proved that the true height of the snow mountain was likely far greater than they had imagined.
They walked north along the river, wanting to see where the narrowest part of the river was and whether there was any hope of crossing it. If it was wide all the way across, they would also look for a place where the current was calm.
"It's not cold here anymore. It seems that the climates of the two places do influence each other. The temperature in the desert is very high during the day and very low at night."
All three of them felt the change in temperature; the breeze blowing along the riverbank carried a hint of warmth. It was as if spring had suddenly arrived, and green grass grew on the riverbank, winding along the river like a green ribbon.
Soon, they saw that the upper reaches of the river were covered by dense jungle. Not only on this side of the plain, but also on the opposite bank, the desert had suddenly turned into a jungle.
“If those geologists saw this, they would probably go crazy,” Li Su’er said with a smile.
Now, let's talk about the present situation: the simultaneous appearance of deserts, jungles, and plains is a scene that will certainly give geologists a headache.
"Wait, that patch looks like nettles," Jiang Bo suddenly exclaimed.
Chen Yang was taken aback. Nettles? Isn't that the ingredient for making sesame paste?
They sensed that Jiang Bo had dismounted and looked around for a while before turning around with a look of surprise on his face.
"Perhaps due to the temperature, nettles are currently in the seed-producing stage. We can collect the seeds and sow them in the spring."
The three of them collected the seeds together and carefully preserved them.
"Next year we can wear hemp clothes. If we can plant cotton, that would be even better, then we won't have to worry about winter."
Chen Yang smiled and said, "I'm satisfied for now. Once I can connect the micro-world with reality more in the future, then I won't have to worry anymore."
He had his reasons for saying that.
Just now, Weijie sent him a message.
"Congratulations! Your micro-world development level has reached 99%. Please go to the center of the world to receive the advancement task."
This exploration has greatly accelerated the development of the micro-world, especially with the discovery of the desert on the other side of the river, which has certainly increased development significantly.
However, Chen Yang did not expect that upgrading the micro-world would require a quest. This quest must be no simple task, after all, it is an upgrade quest.
Previously, a mere 50% was enough to trigger a wolf pack attack; who knows what this upgrade will bring?
However, the mission rewards are definitely worth looking forward to. Chen Yang is now increasingly appreciating the benefits of his wolf-like bloodline. It didn't make him stronger all at once, but it is subtly changing his physique.
"Let's go back," Chen Yang said.
He couldn't wait to go back and collect the mission, and then upgrade the micro-world as soon as possible.
This sharp drop in temperature made Chen Yang realize that they still have no way to resist nature, and if it snows, it will be even more troublesome.
“Wait, I saw some houttuynia cordata. It can cure colds, and we might need it,” Jiang Bo said.
Chen Yang and Jiang Bo picked some houttuynia cordata together. He had actually been worried about this issue; what if someone got sick?
He is already considering whether to proactively recruit a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.
There were too many things to consider, and Chen Yang was feeling overwhelmed. Building a town from scratch was no easy task.
The weather is good now, so they are speeding up and trying to get back to camp by tomorrow.
After several days of galloping on horseback, their delicate little bottoms were almost worn out. If there was any cowhide available next time, Chen Yang would definitely make it into a saddle.
They told others about their discovery, making everyone eager to see the unique landscape. The river was then named the Western Boundary River, a name chosen by Hou Yu.
Today, the Microworld Inn is fully booked again, which is rare, and not a single guest is a local resident.
Chen Yang instructed Wang Bing and the two women to keep a close eye out for any residents who might be the kind of talent that Microworld urgently needs. If so, they should maintain contact with the person and observe their character.
Wang Bing took a liking to a student who was studying ancient architecture. He was said to be very knowledgeable in this field and had already joined a studio for an internship, participating in several ancient building designs.
China's ancient architectural culture is vast and profound, with countless exquisite mortise and tenon joints that can create sturdy and durable buildings without using a single nail.
"This little brat seems to like Yining a bit, so he's come to stay several times already," Wang Bing said with a smile.
Chen Yang smiled knowingly. People like Jiang Yining are indeed very attractive to honest college students; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her a heartbreaker.
Chen Yang hasn't used up his three spots yet, but he's in no hurry and is taking his time to select based on the principle of "better to have none than to have bad ones."
Upon re-entering the micro-realm, the weather remained fine. Chen Yang, Jiang Bo, and Li Su'er, enduring the discomfort in their little bottoms, galloped on horseback all day, their lunch consisting of only dried meat and wild fruits and herbs. They always arrived at the limit camp at dusk.
For the three who had been traveling for several days, the people who stayed at the Xindu camp prepared a sumptuous dinner.
Chicken and mushroom soup, strawberry jam pancakes, mashed potatoes, Lao Wang's roast meat, and fruit for dessert.
Everyone enjoyed the meal and discussed the future plans for the micro-world together, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
Chen Yang went to receive his mission after the meal and walked to the stone slab in front of the cabin.
(End of this chapter)
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