Chapter 525

Went to participate in some secret activity.

Or is there another hidden reason?

If she's still alive, so much time has already passed, such a long time.

Why still can't contact me?

Ever since learning that Si Shiya hadn't died.

Ning Chen's feeling had always been slightly different from usual.

He realized that recently, the frequency with which he thought of Si Shiya had become very high.

High enough that he thought of her every minute.

Even during battles inside the An Yu warehouse, it was the same.

Even when facing intense combat, he could still think of her.

His mind was almost entirely filled with Si Shiya.

Ning Chen looked at that snow mountain, and a sudden sense of loneliness enveloped him.

He stood alone, gazing at the dark silhouette of the massive mountain range.

As if the person he loved and missed was right there.

Right at the summit of that mountain.

Zhang Xiao lay in the side bed, also staring out the window—dark, quiet.

"It feels like life has really changed so much."

Zhang Xiao said dully.

373. This trip was worth it

Morning.

The RV began to drift smoothly along the road.

Live stream started.

Countless people instantly flooded in.

【I'm here! I'm here! I came to watch Brother Shiguang go to Mount Yulongxue!】

【Hahaha! Finally, I've waited for this!】

【I stayed awake all night yesterday, just waiting for today! I planned it all out—I'll stay up all night watching until Brother Shiguang comes down the mountain, then I'll sleep!】

【The live stream ended too abruptly yesterday! I hadn't had enough! Brother Shiguang, you just ran off! So unfair!】

【Here it is! Worth it that I came early this morning—I knew you'd start streaming early, hahaha, that's the instinct of a long-time fan!】

Countless people flooded the chat.

Ning Chen, however, drove with great seriousness.

The speed was much faster than before.

So they would arrive earlier than expected.

Zhang Xiao was still half-asleep, but she still came to the passenger seat.

Watching herself slowly draw closer to Mount Yulongxue.

This scene instantly revived her spirits.

Soon.

By noon, Ning Chen had driven the RV to the foot of the Yulong Mountains.

There were many shops and vendors here.

There were also many tour groups.

This time, Ning Chen's only goal was Mount Yulongxue, so he had no intention of visiting other scenic spots.

In the morning, the crowd wasn't large.

Probably because the New Year was approaching.

Before entering.

Ning Chen took Zhang Xiao to buy a set of gear to prevent danger during the climb.

This included items like oxygen tanks.

Back when they were on the Samir Plateau of Mangshan.

Zhang Xiao's altitude sickness was still vivid in his memory.

If it wasn't relieved for a long time,

With Zhang Xiao being just a little girl, serious problems would likely arise.

"Over here! Over here! Big brother! Right here!"

Zhang Xiao wore a full set of climbing gear, held a climbing pole in hand, and wore goggles on her head.

She waved at Ning Chen with great excitement.

Ning Chen nodded at her—this gear was top-notch.

In contrast, Ning Chen carried nothing.

All original.

Only his shoes had been swapped for treaded running shoes.

These shoes also had a hidden function.

That was slip resistance.

After buying tickets, Ning Chen and Zhang Xiao waited in line for a while.

Then they entered the scenic area.

Looking at the massive snow mountain, clouds were visible just by raising one's head.

Zhang Xiao swallowed hard, then looked at Ning Chen and said, "Big brother, are we climbing up now?"

Ning Chen nodded: "Today's goal is to reach the very peak of Mount Yulongxue."

"But there's a lot of cloud today—won't it be unsafe?" Zhang Xiao asked hesitantly.

Ning Chen looked at Zhang Xiao and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you."

"Alright!" Hearing this, all of Zhang Xiao's earlier unease vanished.

Zhang Xiao trusted Ning Chen one hundred percent.

Soon.

The two found a path long ago carved out by earlier climbers.

They began climbing upward along its edge.

For Ning Chen,

after having challenged the legendary Death Mountain, Mangshan, this level of mountain was truly simple.

He could clearly feel the difference: if it were Mangshan, he would need to be fully focused.

But Mount Yulongxue required no such concentration.

The reason wasn't just that Mount Yulongxue's terrain was favorable, with no hazardous zones.

Ning Chen's proficiency and mindset were also why he could handle this challenge so easily.

But.

Zhang Xiao was different.

This was her first time climbing a mountain.

At first, there were no problems.

But as they climbed higher, gradually,

the rocks on the mountain were coated with a pale, misty layer of snow.

Stepping on them was especially slippery.

Just then,

Zhang Xiao accidentally stepped on the edge of a prismatic rock, her foot slipped, causing viewers in the live stream to gasp in alarm—had Ning Chen not reached out and grabbed her, she would have fallen.

Seeing Ning Chen save her,

Zhang Xiao gave a playful smile.

Ning Chen looked at Zhang Xiao and said: "Climb ahead, I'll watch you from behind. Be careful. Don't worry about danger—this mountain is still quite simple. But whether your oxygen and stamina can carry you to the top—that's the key. Carelessness will cause many accidents."

Facing Ning Chen's grave words,