Chapter 19: Clouds of Suspicion at the Mountain Valley Camps

ith her high school classmates and returned to the countryside when she unexpectedly found a letter from a handwriting that was both unfamiliar and familiar. 。After a moment's hesitation, she finally..."Crossing through the forest and over the snowy mountains," the feat, was accomplished by Great Uncle Three, Great Uncle Five, and two elderly relatives sitting on a sled. They raised their cups to toast each other, Great Uncle Three even sang his heart out, prompting surrounding elders to join in. The younger generations laughed and chatted non-stop.

Jiang Yan then wrapped himself tightly in the wolfskin mat, riding on the old horse's back. In his hand, he played with a pair of seemingly ordinary small round balls. Although they weren't big, their intricate patterns inside could only be seen with a magnifying glass. 。Two spheres rotated silently, until they reached the iron chain bridge. 。Jiang Yan got off the bus at the bridgehead, shouldered his burden and walked forward. His backpack was filled with knives, water bottles, medicine and seasonings. He carried a large pot in each hand to meet the needs of a crowd. 。Her petite frame stood in stark contrast to the heavy cookware, drawing chuckles from onlookers. 。Faced with this, Jiang Yan did not pay much attention, focusing on coping with the difficult snowy road. Every step was as strenuous as pulling a rope. 。Seeing this, He Jian Guo felt pity and couldn't help but chuckle for a moment. 。He walked over, gently lifting Jiang Yan as if pulling a carrot out of the ground. He rescued her from the snow and then took the pot from her hand. Although he already had two bags of supplies on his back, carrying a pot didn't seem to be a burden at all. 。Jiang Yan gave him a grateful smile and silently followed behind, continuing to walk in his footsteps. 。He Jian Guo's cheeks flushed slightly, looking at Jiang Yan's smile, his heart secretly admired. He then shook his head, slowed his pace, and focused on the road ahead. 。In the massive crowd, the original campsite was obviously no longer suitable. Nevertheless, a few uncles stayed behind to handle logistical support. 。Jiang Yan looked at them in bewilderment, unable to understand what their mission was. 。"They were left behind as logistical support." 。John noticed her confusion and carefully explained things to her. 。Deep down, I sighed. Whether it was a hunt or a military operation, meticulous planning was essential. 。Jiang Yan deeply agreed, looking around, a firm smile played at the corner of her mouth. Grandfather sent her to this mountain village, there must be deeper considerations. 。This thought stemmed from last night's memories. Since the last hunt, she had meticulously prepared, adhering to the principle of "forewarned is forearmed." Before leaving, she double-checked everything, ensuring everything was in order, then went to the kitchen to prepare a feast for herself and her two feline companions. 。There, she saw a mother cat and her kittens playing. She casually steamed two fish as a treat for them. 。When the food was ready, as she called her cats to eat, she noticed that seemingly ordinary "toy" ball actually brought back a memory. 。It was a small gold necklace and bracelet, engraved with auspicious patterns of the four seasons, as well as blessings like "Good fortune, longevity, and good health". 。To Jiang Yan's astonishment, the five-colored bead pendant hanging from the collar was embedded with a jewel that looked exactly like the small sphere she held in her hand!Because Jiang Yan was born prematurely, Jiang Han worried about her life. From childhood, she had possessed this set of ornaments that had been blessed by the temple for many years. 。Until her fifteenth birthday coming-of-age ceremony, she kept it on. 。This tranquil village hid secrets, a feeling Jiang Yan had upon accepting her identity. These secrets seemed closely linked to her, making them hard for her to accept. 。In the apocalypse, Jiang Yan had no grand ambitions beyond his personal desires. He even thought about settling down and living a simple life of farming. 。However, since one carries the bloodline of the Jiang family, one must accept the responsibilities and destiny that come with it. 。Although Jiang Yan was alone, she had never been afraid. At this moment, a flame of inquiry into the truth burned in her heart. 。The main force chose to set up camp on a hill, where the climate was pleasant and unaffected by bad weather. Occasionally, wild animals would come to them, providing opportunities for practical combat training for the children. 。"Look, you guys family, they subtly encouraged Jiang Yu to make a move. 。Jiang Yu pretended to hesitate, seizing the opportunity, gritted her teeth and agreed to inquire later, then in everyone's anticipation, she h...