"Third Brother, the key isn't whether that stuff is edible, but whether we can find that place. Once we get there, roe deer, fish, everything will be ours for the taking. I have a feeling we're heading in the right direction, and maybe we'll even have some unexpected gains. In short, are you coming with me or not?"
Xiang Wan was exhausted. It would have been so much better if he had just been direct. Instead, she had to go through all this trouble and explain things to him. Was this silly third son really born of the same mother? Whether he shared the same father or not was completely irrelevant to Xiang Wan.
The snowflakes are much smaller than they were a few days ago; at least I can see the road up to a hundred meters ahead. Even if I can't see clearly, she has a cheat code—who's she afraid of?
Bai San's eyes darted around, and he didn't agree immediately. Xiang Wan knew he was thinking, so she patted his shoulder and raised an eyebrow: "Third Brother, you're the first person I've invited. If you don't agree now, you'll regret it later."
Bai Sanzhi clicked his tongue, but in his mind he was wondering when he and Lao Yao had become so close? Could it be that after he took those two punches, Lao Yao was looking for an opportunity to make it up to him?
No, that's not right. If he's going, he can't just take the youngest one alone. He has to find the eldest and second eldest to go with him. If they get beaten by their father when they come back, at least they'll have two others to take the blame.
Bai San glanced behind him, and Xiang Wan knew what he was thinking. She'd finally gotten a chance to abduct him; how could she let him ruin it?
"Third Brother, if the four of us go out together, the hunting team will definitely come looking for us when they find out we're missing. That will not only slow down the team's progress but also delay our return journey. Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother, you two definitely need to stay behind to cover for us, otherwise we won't be able to go. Think it over carefully, whether you want Eldest Brother or Second Brother to come with me, or you to come with me by yourself."
If Bai Da weren't here, he'd definitely stand out. As for her, who's practically dispensable, disappearing for half a day should be enough to fool everyone. As for the second brother, there's no doubt he'll follow the eldest. The third brother is the best choice; Xiang Wan made up her mind the moment she saw his face.
Given that the third brother didn't have a very good impression of him before (who can take a beating and still feel justified and convinced?), it was necessary to bring him along this time to improve their relationship.
Bai Da's face flashed before Bai San's eyes: This seemingly simple-minded but actually cunning guy, every time we get beaten up, we have to drag him along, PASS!
The moment Bai Er's face appeared, it was promptly deleted: "Cunning and treacherous is the perfect description of Lao Er. He always gets nothing from the good things, but he always drags me into the bad things and doesn't include me!"
After a moment's thought, Bai San's eyes welled up with tears: it seemed that among his brothers, the only one who treated her with mixed feelings was the youngest brother in front of him. Oh well, if he could really find a place like that, he could turn his life around, and maybe even snag a beautiful female. He'd had his eye on Bai Hua next door for a long time; if it weren't for Bai Er always interfering, he might have even gotten his hands on her cubs.
After thinking it through, Bai San gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! I'll go with you!"
Xiang Wan narrowed her eyes to slits. "Third Brother, then I'll go tell Eldest Brother and Second Brother. You go and prepare your things. We'll meet here in a bit, okay?"
"Yes, let's hurry up, otherwise if someone comes back later, we won't be able to leave."
"Don't worry, Third Brother, I'll do it as soon as possible."
The two parted ways, and about fifteen minutes later, Bai Da and Bai Er arrived with Xiang Wan. Seeing Bai San's wary and questioning expression, Xiang Wan nodded to him, indicating that everything was settled.
Bai Da sighed, walked over, patted Bai San on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Third brother, when you're out and about, don't just think about yourself. Put half your heart on the youngest brother."
As he spoke, he took out the stone knife from his pocket, put it in Bai San's hand, gave him a light hug, and took a step back.
Bai Er sighed, stuffed the package into Bai San's arms, and said with a sigh, "Third brother, you've grown up. Don't lose the youngest one. We're waiting for your good news."
Bai San was deeply moved, looking at his eldest and second eldest brothers, his eyes reddening slightly: they really are brothers, they still care about me when it matters.
Bai Da and Bai Er exchanged a glance, took a step back in unison, and waved their hands, saying, "Remember to hurry back. If you don't make it back before we return, Dad will kill us."
"knew."
Bai San, carrying the package and the stone knife, took the lead and walked forward.
Xiang Wan shrugged, waved goodbye to the eldest and second eldest brothers, and followed Bai San's footprints toward the other side of the valley.
Bai Da and his companion were left looking at each other, mimicking Xiang Wan's gesture, waving their five fingers together from side to side, thinking to themselves: As expected of the youngest, he can take on five at once. It seems they need to step up their game and not let their brother outdo them.
Bai San and Xiang Wan headed towards the pool. They encountered some orcs on guard around the area. They told them they were going to talk to their father, and the orcs let them pass.
After descending into the canyon, in a blind spot, Xiang Wan pulled Bai San to the other side.
In some places along the canyon, the snow was blocked by protruding rocks. There wasn't much snow on the sand and gravel under the rocks. If you just kicked around, you couldn't tell that it was the footprints of orcs. It looked more like the footprints left by a large animal running.
Bai San made marks on the rocks along the way, and Xiang Wan did the same. It was still quite necessary to put on a show.
The snow gradually stopped, and Xiang Wan and Bai San walked along the frozen water, only hearing the crunching sound under their feet, and the surroundings were very quiet.
After walking for about two or three hours, the surrounding mountains and peaks were suddenly left behind, and in front of them was a vast expanse of white ocean, boundless and magnificent.
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