As for why he went to southern Xinjiang, Jiang Bai didn't know either.
This was a last-minute decision made by the two of them.
On his last night in Suzhou, Jiang Bai lay in bed, contemplating the entire map of the Great Chu.
In fact, apart from the western part being slightly smaller, the map is almost identical to that of her era.
And the southern Xinjiang mentioned above is what she calls Yunnan.
At this time, the southern Xinjiang region was probably still undeveloped and considered a wilderness. However, thanks to its unique advantages, the area was lush with vegetation and produced rare medicinal herbs.
That night, she told Zhao Yi about her trip to the southern border region.
Zhao Yi agreed to the matter in a daze. When he woke up the next morning, he recalled what Jiang Bai had told him in the middle of the night and immediately sat up in fright: "Bai'er, what did you say last night?"
At this moment, Jiang Bai said with a wicked smile, "Let's go to the Southern Frontier."
Zhao Yi's body twitched. What kind of place was the Southern Frontier? It was a desolate wasteland where countless people had gone and never returned.
It wasn't that he was afraid to go, but he didn't feel comfortable taking Jiang Bai with him. If it were just him, it would be fine.
Furthermore, although no preparations had been made beforehand, seeing how eager Jiang Bai was to go and how he had agreed last night, Zhao Yi couldn't bear to refuse.
"Are you really going?"
"Of course, it's all decided. Besides, there might not be another chance later."
Jiang Bai was certain that this trip to southern Xinjiang would not be fruitless.
She wanted to be the first to develop the southern Xinjiang region, and as one of the first pioneers, she possessed the greatest original resources and benefits.
Jiang Bai's eyes gleamed, and Zhao Yi patted her head: "Alright, let's go then."
"But we have to be extremely careful."
Don't worry.
On the deck, the sea breeze was slightly salty, and the sea surface shimmered. Jiang Bai closed his eyes, savoring the taste of nature.
She liked these kinds of days very much.
It seemed as if the apocalypse was very, very far away from her, and that she would never experience that ravaged world again.
Zhao Yi hugged her from behind. "Aren't you cold? It's windy at sea."
Jiang Bai shook her head, and the person behind her buried their head in her neck, making her feel a little ticklish.
"Alright, this time we're going to southern Xinjiang, and I have another plan."
"Oh?" Zhao Yi seemed somewhat surprised, but not entirely.
Jiang Bai would never return to that desolate place without a purpose.
What are your views on southern Xinjiang?
Zhao Yi replied almost without hesitation: "That's a deserted place. The imperial court has sent people to the southern border, but to no avail. Some of my sisters even died there."
"Even if there are legends that there are countless gold and jade treasures in the southern border region."
Zhao Yi frowned slightly: "That's why I don't want you to go to Southern Xinjiang."
"I'm afraid I can't protect you." Zhao Yi's tone was somewhat dejected.
Although Jiang Bai often managed to get out of trouble on her own, Zhao Yi always had her backing her up, which is why Jiang Bai was able to act with such confidence.
However, the southern border is not a place that the Zhao family can control.
Jiang Bai turned around and hugged Zhao Yi: "It's okay, we're together, we'll overcome any difficulties."
"and......"
Jiang Bai lowered his voice: "Southern Xinjiang is a treasure trove, it's just that it hasn't been developed yet. We want to be the first."
How did you know this was a treasure trove?
There are many such rumors in the world, but they are just rumors.
However, coming from Jiang Bai's mouth, coupled with her confident expression, these words seemed even more credible.
Jiang Bai paused for a moment, unsure of what to say.
She organized her thoughts and found a suitable explanation: "I once heard a fairy say that there are rare and precious treasures in this southern border region."
Zhao Yi looked at her, seemingly unsurprised by her explanation.
There are too many unknowns surrounding Jiang Bai, and this explanation is no longer sufficient to prove his uniqueness.
However, Zhao Yi didn't delve into it further; all he liked was Jiang Bai as a person.
As for Jiang Bai's secrets, she didn't want to talk about them, so she didn't.
"Then let's go to the southern border and look for this treasure."
Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi spoke these words in hushed tones.
As the saying goes, wealth should not be flaunted, especially after discovering such a treasure; it should not be publicized.
However, secretly, someone's eyes are still watching them.
Two days later, Jiang Bai and his group stopped at a coastline.
This place is completely different from Suzhou; it doesn't even have a dock, it's all natural beaches.
Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi disembarked from the boat, and before them stretched an endless forest.
You can only see the outermost bushes; the rest is completely unknown.
"Everyone, keep up and don't fall behind," the group instructed.
Zhao Yi led Jiang Bai into the woods, while the others followed behind or flanked them.
Jiang Bai, however, felt it was unnecessary. In fact, this place was just undeveloped, with only a few snakes, rats, insects, and ants. The legendary man-eating swamps and killer fogs did not exist.
Moreover, she possessed the Spirit Spring, which, once drunk, could protect her from all poisons.
Jiang Bai remained calm and walked step by step into the middle of the woods.
On the journey, Jiang Bai filled everyone's water bottles with spiritual spring water. After drinking it, they would not be affected by diseases such as fever unless attacked.
The servants and guards also noticed this. Walking through this area was no different from walking through the woods of the capital. Even if there were snakes, they would swerve around them.
There is no danger at all.
Jiang Bai surveyed the terrain and the greenery along the road.
The further she walked, the more she realized that she had truly found a treasure.
The entire mountain is like a natural storehouse of herbs and a mountain of gold and jade.
Especially the stones along the riverbank, they're all treasures.
Once these things are discovered, they will attract hordes of people from the Central Plains.
Jiang Bai was also a little conflicted. Should he tell others about this place?
But she can't develop it by herself alone; someone has to come.
But the world is full of people who come for profit, and people from the Central Plains flock here. What will become of this place? The consequences are unimaginable.
For the first time, Jiang Bei regretted his recklessness.
She found herself in a very difficult situation.
What should we do?
As he was pondering, a sharp sword pierced through the air.
Jiang Bai turned his head slightly and dodged the cold arrow.
Then several arrows were shot at them.
"Everyone hide behind the screen!" Jiang Bai shouted, and everyone quickly moved aside.
After a while, the arrows stopped flying.
Jiang Bai frowned: "Someone's there."
Zhao Yi nodded: "It seems someone is one step ahead of us."
Jiang Bai glanced at the arrow; it was made of refined iron and had been there for some years.
The craftsmanship also has the characteristics of southern Xinjiang. She shook her head: "It's made by locals."
"Isn't this the Emperor's brother? I've never heard of anyone here."
Jiang Bai was certain: "It was them; they never set foot in the Central Plains."
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