“Mhm, I know, I’ll be careful.”
It was impossible not to go out!
She had to take advantage of the Good Luck Buff before it expired and hurry up to the mountain.
If she waited until the family members finished work in the afternoon, she wouldn't have a chance to go out.
Li Xiuli looked at her daughter’s well-behaved appearance, and her heart softened.
She thought that when her sister-in-law, who had married into the county, returned, she would ask if she had any connections to get some Brown Sugar.
Tangtang was too thin; she needed nourishment.
After watching her family leave, Lin Tang, leading Gou Dan who had been ordered by Li Mu to look after her, headed to the mountain.
Gou Dan was filled with reluctance.
Since he was young, he had heard his Grandparents say there were tigers and wolves on the mountain.
Anyone who dared to go into the mountains would surely get a beating.
But his Little Aunt wanted to go, and he didn't dare refuse.
He could only follow behind her like a little wife.
If a tiger or wolf came to eat someone later, they should just eat him.
Little Aunt didn't have much meat; she would be hard on their teeth.
Although he didn't have much meat either, he was younger than Little Aunt, so his meat would be tender!
It’s just... it’s just that if he were really eaten, he would never see his Parents and Grandparents again.
Thinking of this, Gou Dan’s tears were about to fall.
He looked back at the path they came from every three steps, his Expression becoming increasingly solemn.
He carried an air of solemnity, as if ready to face death.
Lin Tang didn't notice; looking at the familiar Big Green Mountain, she was as happy as a bird released from its cage.
Shuangshan Brigade bordered the mountains, which the villagers called Big Green Mountain and Little Green Mountain.
Big Green Mountain rose thousands of feet, its peaks standing starkly, strange rocks jagged, a giant cliff rising straight up.
Another section cut across it, looking like a dragon raising its head; the depths were covered in dense, lush forest.
Miasma permeated the outside, like a primeval jungle, and few dared to ascend.
Little Green Mountain was surrounded by water on one side, a solitary peak standing tall; the mountain was covered in lush trees and shady green bamboo, the cliff steep, and the small river gentle.
In fact, Big Green Mountain and Little Green Mountain were one mountain, the difference being between the outer area and the deep forest.
Although Little Green Mountain held dangers, those dangers were controllable.
But Big Green Mountain was different.
Once entered, it was a place of near-certain death.
Thus, the ancestors living below the Twin Green Mountains erected a stone tablet outside a secluded forest, thereby dividing one mountain into two.
In Lin Tang’s eyes, there were densely shaded trees covering the mountain and a vast, azure sky.
A few wisps of ethereal clouds formed an ink wash landscape painting full of elegant charm.
This was a scene rarely seen in the Big City of later generations.
Being here made her chest feel suddenly open.
The panic in Lin Tang’s chest, the fear that this was all a dream, gradually subsided.
She didn't notice it herself, but the restraint that had bound her in the bottom of her eyes loosened.
Having been reborn, all she wanted was to make up for the Regret of not being able to stay by her Family’s side in her previous life, and to lead her Family to safely overcome the difficulties ahead.
Lin Tang turned her head and saw her nephew’s face etched with deep grievance.
“Gou Dan, what’s wrong?”
Why does it look like you’re about to cry?
Gou Dan looked at Lin Tang miserably, feeling that his worthless life might still be saved.
He looked nervously at his Little Aunt and Said, “Little Aunt, can we not go into the deep mountains?
My father said there are wild beasts in the mountains, and if we go, we won’t come back.”
Lin Tang looked at her little nephew acting like a little adult and nodded with a smile.
“Mhm, I know. I promise I won’t go up there.”
She never planned to go into the deep mountains anyway!
Gaining strength didn't mean she was invincible!
She just hoped the Good Luck Buff would be effective.
Forget Ginseng or Polygonum multiflorum; even a Wild Chicken would be fine.
When Gou Dan heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and light returned to his eyes.
His life was finally saved!
The aunt and nephew were Talking, finally stopping at the foot of Little Green Mountain.
The mountain was verdant green, and a clear little river flowed into the distance.
Most of the edible Wild Vegetables at the foot of the mountain had already been dug up by the villagers.
All that remained were inedible grasses, lush green trees, and wild flowers beginning to bud.
Seeing this scene, Lin Tang felt a chill in her heart.
Forget it!
Never mind a Wild Chicken; finding a rat would be good enough.
However, the air at this time was truly wonderful!
“The air is so good!” Lin Tang felt incredibly Comfortable.
In the world she Transmigrated from, food and drink were never an issue; if anything happened, a Telephone call would solve it.
She could go wherever she wanted, buy whatever she wanted, but the air was polluted.
Three air purifiers couldn't clear the swirling dust.
The sky seemed covered by a layer of hazy, gray transparent cloth.
She could never see the clear blue sky or clustered white clouds.
Gou Dan didn't Understand what good air was.
He looked at her with pity, thinking his Little Aunt was truly pitiful for never having even been to Little Green Mountain.
Did Little Aunt not know about picking wild fruit, catching fish, or digging up Wild Vegetables?!
Little Aunt, who only knew how to study, was truly pitiful!
Lin Tang was stunned by Gou Dan’s pitiful gaze, “What’s wrong?”
Gou Dan patted her Arm like a little adult, “Little Aunt, don’t worry, I’ll take you to Big Green Mountain in the future.”
He didn't dare go to Big Green Mountain now, but he could when he grew up and became capable.
Lin Tang: “Huh?”
Take her to Big Green Mountain? What for?
However, Lin Tang was very happy that the little fellow was thinking of her, so she didn't press the issue, Saying, “Okay, I’ll wait.”
Gou Dan responded with a solemn, vow-like affirmation.
“Little Aunt, if you want to relax, do it here.
I’m going to collect Firewood; don’t wander off,” the young boy said worriedly.
Lin Tang patted his forehead and Said, “Don’t worry, I won’t wander off.”
Seeing her agree, Gou Dan was finally relieved and began picking up Firewood nearby with small steps.
At this time of year, all the Wild Vegetables in the mountains had been dug up.
Lin Tang walked around but found nothing.
“Tongzi, is this what you call a Good Luck Buff? Where are the Wild Chickens? The Wild Rabbits? The Ginseng? The Polygonum multiflorum? Are you not ashamed to call this a Good Luck Buff without those?”
The System was momentarily stunned by the question, unsure itself.
The clear notification sound was suddenly tinged with hesitation, “Could it be because this place is too close to the foot of the mountain?”
This area was barren; there was nothing here.
If there were anything, it would have been picked up already.
Not to mention others, even the Host’s nephew wouldn't have missed it.
Lin Tang was silent for a moment.
That’s true!
People now were starving to the point of dizziness.
Even newly sprouted Wild Vegetables were dug up immediately, let alone anything else.
She still needed to go deeper!
It’s just...
Lin Tang saw Gou Dan diligently picking up Firewood not far away, her eyes flickering slightly.
She picked up a stick and headed up the mountain.
With her nephew nearby, she didn't plan to go far, just wanting to try her luck again.
The mountain path was not easy to walk; weeds grew thick, and there wasn't even a decent trail.
Suddenly, a series of 'fluttering' sounds came from deep within the grass.
Lin Tang’s expression brightened, and her breathing grew lighter.
She carefully shifted her feet, moving toward where the sound originated.
In the grass, a plump, brightly colored Wild Chicken was flapping its wings, startling the insects in the grass into a panicked flight.
It was clear it had run out from the deep mountains.
Seeing the Wild Chicken trapped by tangled branches, Lin Tang’s eyes curved into a smile.
The Good Luck Buff was useful after all!!!
She stepped forward directly and grabbed the Wild Chicken’s frantically flapping wings.
Thinking of the taste of Chicken Soup, Lin Tang couldn't help but drool.