The sun was still hot at the beginning of August, shining on the paddy fields in the mountains, producing translucent water vapor. Standing at the top of the mountain, he looked around. The rice in the field was green, green, and swaying in the wind. The rice ears were heavy, and they had begun to turn slightly yellow, showing signs of a bumper harvest.

Within the mountains of the Far East, the Qin Village was as quiet as ever. Apart from occasional chicken or dog barks or a long cow moo, there was no other movement.

In the evening, Qin Baoshan looked at his rice again and carried his hoe towards home. Although he was the village chief, in this remote village, he still had to do some farm work, or else he would have nothing to do.

Moments later, Qin Baoshan climbed up a short slope and was stunned for a moment before a large rock that had been split in half by a sharp weapon. He lowered his head and walked forward a few meters thoughtfully. He arrived at the Qin Clan’s mansion on the top of the mountain, pushed open the double red paint door, and returned home.

“Old woman, I’m back.” As Qin Baoshan spoke, he placed his hoe in a corner of the courtyard.

“Hurry up and wash your hands. The food will be ready soon.” His wife poked her head out of the kitchen and shouted at him.

“Dad’s back ~” “Dad, I’ll get you some water.” “I’ll get you a towel.” Qin Baoshan’s sons and daughters surrounded him.

“Good, good, good. You are all good children.” Qin Baoshan took the water from his fifth son and the towel from his youngest daughter. He squatted in the linen courtyard and began to scrub.

“Dad, I’ll get you a T-shirt.” The fourth daughter said. “Alright.”

Not long after, Qin Baoshan, who had changed into a white vest, arrived at the wooden table in the kitchen under the crowd of his children and sat down.

“Dad, I’ll fan you.” “Dad, I’ll get you sugar water.” “Dad, I’ll give you a massage.”

Seeing that his children were especially enthusiastic today, Qin Baoshan knew that they must have something to ask for, so he smiled and said, “If you have any requests, just say it.”

“Dad, we want to take advantage of the summer vacation to find Third Sister in town.” “I also want to go.” “Mm-hmm ~”

The children begged. Qin Baoshan glanced left and right. Then, with a serious expression, he said, “Your third sister is learning from a great grandmaster. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You can’t disturb her now.”

“Didn’t Niuwa say that Third Sister was already an indoor disciple of the Fire Horn Temple when she came back from the town last time? Listen to him, Third Sister’s status is very high. Wherever she goes, she will be protected by a Martial Monk.” “We’re just going to see Third Sister. We don’t need to trouble her.” “Right, right, right. Let’s just take a look.”

“No!” Qin Baoshan frowned and refused loudly.

“Old man, why are you talking so loudly? I’m not afraid of scaring the children. I’m just going to see the girl, so what?” Mother Qin said aggressively as she held the spatula in one hand and crossed her waist in the other.

“What do you know? Your hair is long and your knowledge is short. If I say I can’t go, I can’t go!” Qin Baoshan insisted without changing his expression.

Just as Mother Qin was about to go berserk, a light knock came from outside the door. “Good! Old man, you’re not putting me in your eyes anymore …”

“Knock, knock, knock … knock, knock …”

“Who is it?” Qin Baoshan and his wife exchanged glances before asking loudly.

“Knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock.

“I’m coming. Wait.” Qin Baoshan pulled his fourth daughter who was about to open the door, picked up a shoulder pole by the door and walked over.

“Creak …”

Opening the door, there were two people wearing gray robes and covering their heads, covering their appearances. Judging from their figures, they should be two men.

‘”You are” Qin Baoshan hesitated, his face full of vigilance.

“Uncle Qin, it’s me.” A familiar voice rang out from the hood. Qin Baoshan was immediately shocked. He hurriedly made way for the two of them and called for them to enter.

“Why are you here?” After quickly closing the door, Qin Baoshan asked nervously.

In the courtyard, the two of them lifted their head covers one after another, revealing two young faces. A resolute line, eyes like eagles, revealing a sharp cold light; The other line was gentle, his eyes like a pool, deep and indifferent, calm and elegant.

“This is my friend, Zhao Wenke.” Tie Zha introduced.

“Village Chief Qin, hello.” Zhao Wenke cupped his fists and nodded in greeting.

Just as Tie Zha was halfway through, the children of Mother Qin and Qin Baoshan surrounded him.

Aiya, it’s Tie Zha. Hurry up, hurry up. Come in and eat something. The food is all hot ~ Mother Qin greeted him warmly. She was very rare for this golden son-in-law.

“Hello, big brother.” “Brother Tie ~” “Brother Tie ~” A man and two women called out sweetly. Tie Zha smiled and nodded in return.

“Come, come, come, come inside.” Qin Baoshan pushed his daughter and wife back to the kitchen and brought them to the living room.

After boiling tea and bringing a few pastries, Qin Baoshan asked the two of them why they had come.

“We are preparing to head deeper into the mountains, but we lack relevant experience. We need to consult you.” Said Tie Zha.

‘”Mm” Qin Baoshan lowered his head and pondered for a moment before raising his head to look at Tie Zha and asking, “Where exactly is it?”

“From here to the southwest, about 11,000 kilometers.” Said Tie Zha.

“Hiss” Qin Baoshan couldn’t help but take a deep breath. After a while, he said, “Our ancestors haven’t been that far. The altitude there is too high. Not only is the temperature below minus 40 degrees, the air is also very thin. Humans can’t survive there. You guys” Qin Baoshan frowned and hesitated for a while before saying, “Do you have to go?”

“I have to go.” Tie Zha said firmly.

“Then you need to bring along enough oxygen cylinders and oxygen-producing equipment. If you are exposed to hypoxia and hypothermia for a long time, your organs will gradually die.” Qin Baoshan said.

“I am a Tier 7 Psionic Adept. With the protection of the Power Armor, I should be fine, right?” Zhao Wenke asked.

Qin Baoshan was first shocked and looked at Zhao Wenke. After all, Tier 7 Psionic Adepts weren’t cabbages, so he wouldn’t be able to see them normally. Then he shook his head and said, “It’s useless. If you stay in low temperature for a long time, the transmission oil in the power armor will gradually solidify. Unless you can maintain the operation of the power armor all the time, including sleeping, you will wake up the next morning and find that the power armor won’t start.”

“Yes.” Zhao Wenke nodded to show that he understood.

“Also, there are some ancient creatures living on the snow mountain. They are much more powerful than the black tigers. Some of them can even resist the Saint ranks of humans. If you encounter them, you may not be able to escape under hypoxia and low temperatures.”

“No matter what, we must go.” Tie Zha said calmly.

Looking at Tie Zha’s firm attitude, Qin Baoshan pondered for a long time. Finally, he patted his thigh and said, “How about this? Leave the equipment to me. I will be responsible for purchasing the necessary supplies. Then, I will organize the hunters in the village to take you three thousand kilometers away. Then, I will stay there and wait for you to return.”

“Alright” Tie Zha nodded and asked, “How much do you need?”

“There’s no need for money. Last time, you brought a lot of gold and silver jewelry. I’ll use that money to buy things for you.” Qin Baoshan waved his hand and said.

“This” Tie Zha hesitated and looked at Zhao Wenke. The latter immediately understood and took out two purple coins from his bosom and stuffed them into Qin Baoshan’s hand.

Looking down, this coin was the size of half a palm. It was neither gold nor silver. Its material was very special. It was engraved with intersecting warhammers and long sticks. Below it was a pot of flames, surrounded by a wreath of rice, honeysuckle, lotus root, and melon vine.

“Ancient coins!” Qin Baoshan cried out.

Zhao Wenke nodded. An ancient coin could be exchanged for 888 gold coins in the Ancient Temple. But in reality, ancient coins were far more valuable than that. Because of their scarcity, they could usually be sold for more than a thousand gold coins.

‘”No … I can’t …” Qin Baoshan murmured with a dull gaze, as if he was muttering to himself.

“We have been ordered by the Ancient Prophet to explore the depths of the mountain. Please accept it.” Zhao Wenke said.

“We are our own family. Don’t be so polite to me.” Tie Zha pressed down on Qin Baoshan’s shoulder and said with a grin.

‘”Alright” Qin Baoshan sighed and said, “Then let’s stay here first. Whenever you want it in the future, come and get it.”

Afterwards, under Mother Qin’s arrangement, the two of them had a sumptuous peasant meal, including red chili pepper fried pork trotters, parsley fried beef, stewed chicken with chili seeds, salted eggs, mustard slices soup, pork dregs fried vegetable heart, and then took a comfortable hot bath. After changing his clothes, Tie Zha said that he could sleep in the same room as Zhao Wenke. There was no need to arrange two rooms specifically. As a result, Mother Qin was very suspicious.

“You two grown men sleep in the same room?” Mother Qin asked in surprise.

“Yeah, what’s wrong?” Tie Zha asked with a confused expression.

Mother Qin hurriedly shook her head.

After Tie Zha entered the room, Mother Qin quickly walked to the living room and pulled Qin Baoshan to a corner. She looked around and whispered in his ear, “Old man, is it normal for Ke Er’s man to sleep in the same room as that man?”

“Ah!” Qin Baoshan was immediately shocked. This news even made his heart skip a beat more than when the Temple Princess had come to the Qin Village. Forget about your daughter being someone else’s mistress. At the very least, she’s still a normal man, to say the least, 10,000 steps back. It’s good now, not even a normal man …

Just as the couple was worried about their gains and losses, Tie Zha and Zhao Wenke were sitting at a wooden table in the side room, drinking the little farmhouse wine that Qin Baoshan had just dug out of the cellar while discussing the matter.

“These past few days, Bi Qinglan has repeatedly urged me to get in touch with William of the Reinhart family. I really don’t understand what her intentions are.” Tie Zha frowned and said. Even if he could not guess her purpose, he knew that Bi Qinglan would never help him.

Zhao Wenke smiled warmly and said, “Judging from the current situation of the Snake Race and the political situation in Silver City, her intentions are very obvious …”

“Tell me.” Tie Zha made a “please” gesture.