After a while, he saw him take out a piece of yellowed paper from inside, and moreover, the paper was folded in half, making it impossible for anyone to know what it was without unfolding it.
"Elder, what is this?"
"This is the hand-drawn map from those years, and it's very, very formal. As far as I know, this is the only copy in existence."
"Brother Lin, you, you told that the map had been destroyed, didn't you?"
Lin Yi rembered very clearly that he had indeed told him so this morning, which seed to an that he had been tricked at that ti.
"If I hadn't said that, how could you possibly have given up on this matter? But I realized that I was wrong. Even saying that, it seems that your confidence hasn't wavered, so I had no choice but to take it out."
As he spoke, Dean Lin spread out the hand-drawn map and placed it on the table.
Lin Yi and Ling'er hurriedly looked down, seeing the map was drawn in great detail. It showed several routes down the mountain, several routes up the mountain, and the exact location of these pathways, marked very clearly, save for a large question mark in the final area.
"Dean Lin, what does this an?"
Lin Yi looked up and asked the dean.
"That is the undeveloped area, and also the most dangerous region. It is rumored that many standard dicinal herbs are concentrated there."
"Are you saying that if we want to go in, we must pass through this place and go all the way to the deepest part of the mountain?"
"Yes, only then can you get the most valuable dicinal herbs. Otherwise, the herbs you collected earlier won't be of much use."
"Okay, I understand. I will take good care of this map. Also, after so many years, has there been any change in the topography of the mountains?"
"Even if there have been changes, they are basically minor variations. You just need to rember to enter through this spot. Back then, I took this route, and roughly here, I encountered so fierce beast attacks, after which I didn't continue any further."
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Lin Yi silently committed all these details to mory.
"Good, this map is indeed very powerful, and we will bring it with us when we enter the mountain. I believe it should be helpful."
"The sa advice as always, be very careful. If you feel that you cannot proceed any further, you must retreat in ti. Besides, it's better to prepare more manpower. Back when we inherited this task, I think we were a bit hasty and didn't prepare thoroughly in advance."
"Don't worry, this ti, I will make all the necessary preparations. Otherwise, I wouldn't act rashly."
"Good, with your word, I am satisfied. Let know if there's anything else I can assist with."
"No, elder, you just wait patiently here. After we enter the mountain, we will survey all the areas and then draw a more detailed map. That is the only way to truly benefit future generations."
"Very well, I have great confidence in you and fully support you."
"Alright, Dean Lin, it's already so late, we shouldn't disturb your rest any longer. We will visit another day if there are matters to discuss."
With those words, the two of them stood up, ready to leave.
"Elder, take good care of your health. I will co to visit you from ti to ti on behalf of my master to fulfill my filial duties."
"Hehe, I know you are busy, but whenever you have the ti, co over for tea and a chat. I believe it can provide you with new insights."
"Very well, then I shall take my leave now, farewell elder."
Dean Lin escorted them to the door, then, with a wave of his hand, he watched as they disappeared from his sight.
Once outside, Lin Yi could clearly feel that Ling'er was indeed very excited.
Because her smile seed to never fade.
It was as if she hadn't seen her family for many years, and now she finally had that feeling of reunion.
"Ling'er, you're in a good mood now, aren't you?"
"Yes, why? Have you noticed it?"
"Yes, I have. You seem to have not been this happy for a long ti."
"Right, it has indeed been a long ti since I felt this happy. I'll tell you, this elder to , has been a significant ntor. Whether it was my father or my master, they always looked up to the elder as their example, so in my heart, the elder has always been like a god to ."
"By the way, about your father and your master, and the elder, were they really that close?"
"Yes, very close. And you know, back then, my father didn't go into hunting but stayed by the elder's side and had so accomplishnts."
"What a pity."
"There's nothing to pity, it was all an accident. But Lin, have you really made up your mind?"
"Made up my mind about what?"
"About entering Xi Lian Mountain. Didn't you hear the elder? Xi Lian is extrely dangerous."
"Oh, that. Well, he already ntioned it to this afternoon. He even showed the wounds on his body from when he was torn by beasts; it was really shocking."
"Right, so knowing that, do you still want to go?"
"Of course, this is what I plan to do next. Moreover, if we didn't have this information, our journey ahead would likely not go smoothly."
"And what about Hei Lang? Is he ready?"
"Don't worry, I've asked Hei Lang to arrange for enough manpower. Together we'll enter the mountain, and I estimate we should be able to co out in about two or three days."
"Okay, I understand, but I advise you to explain things well to your wife and children before you leave."
"Explain? How should I explain, that I'm going on a death mission? I could never say that to them. I'll have to find another reason. Otherwise, with my wife's temperant, she surely won't let leave."
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