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

Chapter 346: Unexpected Night

Whether it was out of anger that he wanted to scold him, or out of helplessness that he wanted to beg him to help clarify the misunderstanding, these thoughts swirled in his mind.

However, whenever he thought about putting aside his self-esteem and facing the figure that was once familiar but had become unfamiliar, he always felt an indescribable bitterness and struggle. In the end, he couldn't bring himself to do it and chose to remain silent.

In fact, he knew very well that even if he mustered up the courage to find Li Youquan and ask him for help, Li Youquan might not agree.

Because the relationship between the two had already become subtle and complicated for some reason, Li Youquan's attitude was no longer as friendly and trusting as it was at the beginning.

This realization made him feel even more helpless and desperate, and he felt that he was completely in a desperate situation.

What's more, Li Youquan has now embarked on a journey to find the treasure. Time is tight and the task is arduous.

Yi Zhonghai knew very well that his own affairs would not allow Li Youquan to invest time and energy at all, and in fact, he was showing leniency by not adding insult to injury.

He could only bury this grievance and unwillingness deep in his heart and move on.

Li Youquan was naturally unaware of the farce and dispute in the courtyard.

He was now fully focused on the task of finding the treasure and had no time to think about anything else.

Even if he accidentally learned the ins and outs of this farce, he would only say lightly, "It's your own fault."

Because he knows that everyone is responsible for their own choices and actions, whether the results are good or bad.

At this time, Li Youquan and several of his capable men were in the mountains, taking turns wielding their machetes to open a narrow passage for the way forward.

The sun moved slowly from east to west until it set. Their shadows lengthened in the afterglow, and every swing of their swords was filled with sweat and tenacity.

At the end of the day, my clothes were soaked with sweat and my arms were sore from countless swings.

Whenever they stopped and found a slightly flat place to rest, they felt as if they were bound by invisible chains. They just wanted to sit quietly, and even moving seemed extremely difficult.

During this long journey, they did encounter some mountain creatures, such as nimble pheasants and jumping hares.

But at this moment, they only have the desire to reach their destination as soon as possible, and have long lost interest in catching these small animals that might normally arouse their hunting interest.

Time passed silently like the sand in an hourglass, until the last bright color in the sky was swallowed up by the night, and they finally stood at the foot of the mountain.

Looking at the flat land vaguely visible ahead, an indescribable sense of relief welled up in my heart.

"We are finally here. Along the way, I almost thought that my physical strength had reached its limit."

There was a hint of fatigue in Bai Ling's voice. She quickly looked around and finally chose a seemingly stable stone to sit on, as if by sitting down she could release all her fatigue to the earth.

She closed her eyes gently, her breathing revealing deep fatigue, but more of an anticipation for the new challenge that was about to begin.

Seeing this, Li Youquan took the water bottle from his back and took a few big gulps. The clear water instantly relieved the thirst in his throat. Then he gently patted the back of Bai Ling's hand, motioning her to drink water.

Bai Ling didn't say much. She took the kettle and drank from it in big gulps, as if she wanted to turn all the hardships along the way into this sweet water and drink it all in one gulp.

Because Li Youquan added a small amount of spiritual spring water into the kettle, Bai Ling felt refreshed after taking a sip.

But she didn't doubt anything too much, she just thought she was very tired today.

This mountain road was indeed much more difficult than they had expected.

Although everyone tried to take as little responsibility as possible for Bai Ling to clear the way out of concern for her, the long hours of walking and occasional assistance also drained her energy.

At this moment, both of them seemed out of breath and could only rely on a short rest to recover their strength.

Li Youquan looked into the distance with a bitter smile on his face.

He originally thought that with their physical strength and perseverance, they would be able to reach here within half a day, and then have plenty of time to explore the legendary treasure.

However, reality is always more cruel than plans, and they have to face this sudden challenge and try their best to overcome it.

Not far away, several men also found a place to sit down, and their breathing also seemed rapid and heavy.

Although the temperature in the mountains and forests was relatively low, which brought them a hint of coolness, it also made them feel their physical fatigue more clearly.

However, it is this exhaustion that bears witness to their indomitable spirit and their persistent pursuit of their goals.

"The terrain there is relatively flat. Let's rest there for the night and then continue our journey tomorrow."

After a quarter of an hour's rest, Li Youquan seemed to have escaped from the abyss of fatigue. He slowly stood up, his eyes swept around, and finally stopped on a flat and open ground.

He nodded slightly, conveying his decision to everyone, his eyes revealing determination and calmness.

"Since everyone is exhausted, especially my hands, which feel as heavy as lead, we really need to rest well, otherwise it will only affect our performance in the future."

Although Bai Ling's voice sounded a little tired, it also revealed a hint of helplessness and compromise.

She just took a quick glance and nodded in agreement. Obviously, her physical strength at the moment did not allow her to think too much.

Li Youquan quickly issued instructions to his men, and with a simple gesture, everyone regained their morale.

They supported each other and barely found a corner that could shelter them from the wind and cold. They took off their backpacks and immediately started collecting firewood.

The surrounding woods and bushes seemed to be a generous gift from nature. In just a few moments, everyone collected enough firewood to last the entire night.

The flames danced in the night, illuminating everyone's faces and warming their hearts.

The steamed buns gradually turned golden and crispy on the fire, the roasted meat gave off an enticing aroma, and the pots of hot water dispelled the coldness from our bodies, making dinner especially warm and satisfying.

However, just as everyone was about to let down their guard and fall asleep, a sudden panic broke the silence.

The night watchman ran back to the camp with a terrified look on his face. His expression made Li Youquan instantly alert. He pulled out the dagger hidden in his shoe without hesitation, and stared at the direction his men pointed with his eyes sharp.

"What on earth happened to make you lose your composure like this?"

Li Youquan's voice was deep and powerful, revealing unquestionable majesty.

Bai Ling was also awakened by this sudden change. She hurried out of the tent, her face full of worry and tension.