Siheyuan: Joined the Intelligence Department, my father is a national level

Chapter 349 Traces of Treasure

The backpack containing food was bitten open by the wild boars, and the food inside was scattered all over the ground, being destroyed beyond recognition by the wild boars.

This scene made everyone smile bitterly, but at the same time it also strengthened their determination to move forward.

Although everyone felt sad about the food destroyed by wild boars, at this critical moment, no one could be distracted to take care of these details.

They picked up the scattered items quickly and orderly, and every minute and every second seemed particularly precious.

After everything was ready, they took advantage of the moonlight and found a big tree with dense branches and leaves and a thick trunk as a temporary shelter.

It was late at night and they could only make do with wrapping themselves tightly with the quilts they brought with them to protect themselves from the cold and unknown dangers of the night.

They spent a long and difficult night in this big tree.

This night was extremely difficult for everyone.

As the second half of the night arrived, the temperature dropped sharply, and the biting cold wind blew through the gaps between the sparse leaves, mercilessly attacking their bodies.

What made them even more uneasy was that the threat posed by the wild boars was always lingering in their minds, preventing them from completely letting down their guard.

In addition, they knew very well that in this wilderness, the fire might attract other wild beasts, so they could only grit their teeth and silently endure the torment of cold and fear.

When the sky just began to show a faint morning light, several people couldn't wait to climb down from the tree.

They quickly found the pile of dry firewood that had been destroyed by the wild boars last night and carefully lit a fire, hoping that the warm firelight could dispel the fatigue and fear of the night.

Bai Ling also slowly descended from the tree with a tired look on her face. She gently tidied up the quilt she used to keep warm last night, her eyes revealing a bit of fatigue and helplessness.

That night, she seemed to have become a frightened bird. Any slight sound would wake her up instantly and make her look around vigilantly.

In such an environment, she couldn't get enough rest at all and was in a half-asleep and half-awake state all night.

Everyone sat around the fire, passing warmth and comfort to each other.

While warming themselves by the fire, they moved their bodies which were sore and numb from staying in the same posture for so long.

As the fire grew bigger, their bodies gradually warmed up.

After this short rest, they each received their tasks, embarked on a new journey full of hope, and dispersed in all directions.

Everyone continued to walk outside, embarking on this long and quiet journey.

Even though they had walked hundreds of meters, the surroundings were still silent and there was not even a trace of a living creature.

Li Youquan had actually already anticipated such a scenario. He knew very well that after the wild boars' rampage last night, even if there were survivors, they would have been frightened by the thrilling scene and fled in all directions, hiding in the deeper jungle.

Li Youquan looked deeply at his men behind him, their faces filled with fatigue and desire.

However, he did not immediately take out the food or water source from the mysterious space he carried with him, but chose a more cautious approach.

He signaled for everyone to continue exploring the area, hoping to find a glimmer of life, especially the vital water source.

Fortunately, their persistence paid off.

In a hidden corner, a small pool of clear water quietly comes into view.

Although the amount of water is not much, it is undoubtedly a gift from God in such an environment.

Li Youquan secretly rejoiced in his heart, and then ordered his men to disperse and continue searching in the distance, while he squatted down and began to carefully collect this precious source of life.

After his men walked away and confirmed that their sight could not reach this place, Li Youquan quickly took out a rabbit and a pheasant from the secret space that only he knew.

He skillfully wielded the dagger, lightly scratching their bodies, cleverly faking the scene of a recent hunt in order to conceal the true origin of these wild animals.

Soon, the men returned with frustrated faces and empty hands, apparently having not found any food to fill their stomachs.

However, when they saw the rabbit and pheasant in Li Youquan's hands, the gloom in their eyes was instantly replaced by surprise, as if they had seen a life-saving straw.

They gathered around and looked at Li Youquan with almost worshipful eyes, as if he really was an omnipotent god.

Li Youquan chuckled and didn't care about his men's surprise. He explained lightly.

"I just happened to see them coming to the pond to drink water, so I took care of them."

There was a hint of pride and calmness in his words, and he naturally would not reveal that these wild animals actually came from his mysterious space.

Afterwards, everyone worked together to fetch water, and prepare rabbits and pheasants. When everything was ready, they set off on their journey home.

When we returned to the camp, Bai Ling had already started a fire, and the warm flames were flickering.

She was busy on the side, using the dry firewood she found to keep the fire stable, preparing for the upcoming breakfast.

Looking at this warm and harmonious scene, Li Youquan felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He knew that no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, as long as everyone united and supported each other, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

After everyone finished their lunch contentedly, they slowly got up from their picnic mats and prepared to continue their journey to find the legendary treasure.

Although their bodies were a little tired from the long journey, their eyes were shining with desire and determination for unknown treasures.

They knew very well that the fascinating treasures were hidden deep in the towering mountains before them.

However, the specific hiding place is like a phantom in the fog, and they need to go and uncover its mystery themselves.

This is an adventure that tests both wisdom and courage.

So, the group set out on the journey to the top of the mountain along the winding path in the forest.

These trails are natural roads formed by the long-term trampling of wild animals. They are lined with lush trees and dense bushes, adding a bit of mystery and excitement to their adventure.

During the climb, they occasionally found traces left by wild boars and other wild animals.

Some of the bushes that had been destroyed by wild boars were eaten bare, while others had even their bark peeled off, making them look particularly desolate.

These scenes not only made them feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of nature, but also made them more vigilant and ready to deal with possible dangers at any time.

Time passed quietly like running water, and in the blink of an eye it was already noon.

After some hard work, they finally succeeded in climbing to the top of the mountain.

However, to their disappointment, they did not find any trace of treasure on the top of the mountain.