The next morning, as soon as the sun began to shine, Lu Fan and Ling Yue, these two "exploration fanatics," were full of energy, as if they had been injected with boundless vitality, and set off with high spirits.
With simple backpacks on their backs, their eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation, and filled with curiosity about the unknown world, they plunged headlong into the mysterious wilderness.
The two walked along the winding path, sometimes pushing aside dense grass and sometimes crossing babbling brooks.
Before we knew it, we had arrived at a cliffside area.
The cliff looked quite steep, with jagged rocks covering its surface and entwined with resilient vines.
But the two of them moved with lightning speed, as if they had oil on their feet, and were not intimidated by the treacherous terrain at all. They used both hands and feet to quickly climb upwards.
[Discovery of the Century-Old Mother Tree of Da Hong Pao]
Just as they were about to reach the top of the cliff, Lu Fan's eyes suddenly widened as if he had discovered a new continent, and he shouted excitedly at the top of his lungs, "Brother Ling, look! What's that?"
Ling Yue looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a lush ancient tea tree, standing majestically beside a flat rock like a dignified king.
The two quickly approached and examined it closely, only to discover that it was a century-old Da Hong Pao tree!
This discovery thrilled them; they jumped and danced with excitement, as if they had been instantly injected with more energy.
"Brother Ling, this is truly a case of finding something you've been searching for without even looking for it! Our luck is absolutely incredible!" Lu Fan said, already rubbing his hands together, eager to start picking.
"That's right, we really hit the jackpot today!" Ling Yue grinned from ear to ear, his face beaming with joy.
Without saying a word, the two immediately started picking.
They were like two nimble monkeys, leaping and bounding among the ancient tea trees, attacking from both sides.
Hands moved swiftly among the tender green tea leaves, carefully picking the freshest tea buds.
Each tea leaf is like a precious treasure, carefully collected in their baskets.
Before long, they had harvested a small basket of fresh tea leaves.
Although they could drink herbal tea made by Anlan in the shelter, it always felt like it lacked some flavor compared to real tea leaves.
After all, the Chinese people's habit of drinking tea has long been ingrained in their blood, as if it were an innate instinct.
As people get older, they naturally develop a habit of drinking tea.
Even if you can't tell the details of a tea's origin or year, or appreciate the subtle differences in its aroma and taste, you still have a special fondness for this tea. Without it, life seems to lack a certain flavor.
So how could they possibly miss out on this rare, century-old Da Hong Pao tea?
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.
[A century-old mother tree of Da Hong Pao tea* ten million]
Live broadcast room.
"A century-old Da Hong Pao, wow, that's a luxury item."
"This stuff used to be specially supplied to central leaders and foreign guests. In ancient times, it was considered imperial tea."
"How good can a tea tree that's hundreds of years old really be? It's all about saving face and using it to flaunt privileges."
"Ten million trees! So it shouldn't be considered a luxury item anymore, which means we can drink it too?"
"Even if it's your turn to drink, you'll probably only get to drink the tea leaves; you definitely won't get to drink the real tea tips."
After picking the tea leaves, the two set off on their journey home, completely satisfied.
Along the way, they discussed with great interest how to make tea when they got back.
Is it better to use the most traditional Gongfu tea brewing method to savor the flavor of each brew, or to simply brew a large cup and enjoy a hearty, unrestrained drink, relishing the pleasure of gulping down tea?
The two shared their opinions, and their laughter echoed through the empty mountain forest.
Pheasants spotted ahead
Just then, a loud "fluttering" sound came, and a plump pheasant suddenly flew out of the roadside bushes.
The pheasant's feathers were glossy and shimmered with iridescent colors under the sunlight, making it a rare and delicious delicacy.
Lu Fan's eyes lit up, and he was about to take action when he heard a "whoosh" sound.
Ling Yue reacted swiftly, picking up a stone and sending it flying like an arrow.
The stone seemed to have eyes; it struck the pheasant precisely. The pheasant flapped its wings twice, then fell straight to the ground.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
[Chinese player Ling Yue triggers 10,000x return]
[Healthy wild pheasant * 10 million]
"Brother Ling, you're amazing! I didn't even see the speed of your move!" Lu Fan exclaimed in amazement, admiring Ling Yue from the bottom of his heart.
Ling Yue dusted off his hands and said smugly, "It's nothing. I learned this skill in the army. Besides, you're more capable than me. You managed to develop this kind of physical fitness even outside the army."
Lu Fan gave an awkward smile; he couldn't very well say that his body was enhanced.
The two picked up the pheasant, humming a cheerful tune, and continued walking back.
Along the way, Lu Fan imagined An Lan's surprised and delighted expression when she saw the harvest back at the shelter, and his heart was filled with anticipation.
Back at the shelter, Anlan was sorting through some of the herbs she had collected.
Seeing them return laden with their bounty, I was first astonished by the small basket of fresh, emerald-green tea leaves, then I looked at the plump pheasant with delight, and my face instantly lit up with a smile.
"You two are really amazing! These tea leaves and pheasants are both excellent!" An Lan said with a smile.
"Of course, this trip today was definitely worthwhile." Lu Fan smiled broadly.
The three of them stared expectantly at the small basket of tender, green tea leaves, as if they were looking at a precious treasure.
Ling Yue scratched his head, looking somewhat naive, and grinned sheepishly, saying, "As for tea making, I'm completely clueless—like trying to blow out a fire with a rolling pin. I'm a complete novice and can't be of any help."
An Lan waved her hand lightly, her eyes crinkling as she smiled and said, "I've never been through this before either. It seems I'll have to rely on you this time, Teacher Lu Fan."
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan immediately puffed out his chest, his face beaming with confidence. He patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, don't worry, I've got it covered! I've seen countless tea-frying tutorials on short videos before, and I know all the techniques and steps by heart. I'm practically an expert!"
After saying that, he carefully spread the tea leaves evenly on a clean and tidy bamboo mat, as if they were rare treasures, and then laboriously moved them to a well-ventilated open space.
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