"I just found out that Mu Zhenzhen can be so cute too!"

As he looked at Mu Zhenzhen's flushed cute face, Hu Xiaobei couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Previously, because Mu Zhenzhen always had a stern face, Hu Xiaobei thought she couldn't smile or be shy, but now he realized she could be shy, and very cute at that.

The road after that, although still bumpy, didn't feel that uncomfortable to Hu Xiaobei anymore...

In fact, Hu Xiaobei even hoped that the road would be a bit longer...

Half an hour later, Hu Xiaobei slowly stopped the car and looked up at the towering mountain ahead...

Hu Xiaobei knew that this was Cangya Mountain, the final destination of this journey!

...

"We finally made it!"

While Hu Xiaobei was looking at it, Mu Zhenzhen let out a sigh of relief!

Quickly, Mu Zhenzhen hurriedly jumped out of the car...

Seeing Mu Zhenzhen's eager appearance, Hu Xiaobei smiled and parked the car by the roadside...

After parking, Hu Xiaobei looked at her and curiously asked, "Zhenzhen, did you really come here often to hike when you were little?"

Mu Zhenzhen, who was blushing, heard Hu Xiaobei's question and nodded, saying, "Yes! When I was little, there wasn't much to do, so I often came here to hike, but I never reached the summit."

Sensing the regret in her words, Hu Xiaobei got curious, "Why? Was it because the mountain was too high?"

As he asked, Hu Xiaobei looked up at the majestic mountain!

He noticed that the mountain was indeed not short, but it was only about one thousand meters at most, so it shouldn't have been difficult for Mu Zhenzhen...

"It wasn't the height that deterred me, but because people said there were wolves and such on the peak. So I didn't dare to climb further at that time."

"Wolves?"

"Yes! Back then, many people talked about it convincingly. Now that I think about it, it seems unlikely that there were wolves, but at the time, I was really scared!"

"I see!"

Understanding, Hu Xiaobei nodded and pointed ahead, "Alright, let's walk and talk."

"Okay!"

As they spoke, the two of them walked one after the other along the mountain path!

Cangya Mountain wasn't exactly a famous scenic spot, so not many people were willing to visit, and because of that, once entering Cangya Mountain, Hu Xiaobei felt it eerily quiet...

The climate of Sanfeng City was similar to that of Lake Heart City, so the conditions on the mountain were quite the same.

After glancing around a few times, Hu Xiaobei found it boring and subconsciously quickened his pace!

Seeing Hu Xiaobei walking faster and faster, the busy-looking Mu Zhenzhen was stunned, "Master Xiaobei, aren't we here to look for medicinal herbs? If you walk so fast, will we be able to find any herbs?"

Hearing her surprised query, Hu Xiaobei glanced at her with a smile and playfully countered, "Why wouldn't we find them?"

"Herbs grow on the ground, right? If you walk this fast, it's hard to spot them."

When she was younger, Mu Zhenzhen frequently came here to hike, so she often encountered people gathering herbs.

In Mu Zhenzhen's impression, those who collected medicinal herbs were very meticulous, and some, to find herbs faster, would even lie flat on the ground to search carefully.

Understanding her astonishment, Hu Xiaobei laughed and reassured, "Don't worry, I have my own ways."

"Oh!"

Although still somewhat skeptical, she didn't say anything more but continued to follow Hu Xiaobei forward.

Soon, she became even more frustrated, as by then Hu Xiaobei was walking even faster...

"Even with good eyesight, walking this fast, it would still be hard to find the various herbs hidden in the grass!"

Mu Zhenzhen sighed quietly to herself and rubbed her nose, feeling down...

Honestly, if she hadn't seen Hu Xiaobei's abilities before, she definitely wouldn't have continued following him now...

...

On the other side, a large group of people was climbing the mountain. They comprised both men and women, appearing like students.

"Wow, this place is really beautiful."

"Exactly!"

"Yeah."

Hearing the excited remarks of those girls, a proud-looking man spoke, "This place is indeed beautiful, but it's also dangerous, so later on, try not to wander too far."

"Dangerous?"

As they quickly huddled together...

Seeing all the girls looking somewhat nervous, he nodded and said, "Yes, dangerous! I've been to this mountain more than a dozen times before, and I've encountered various snakes here. Many snakes hide in the bushes, and there are even rumors of wolves on the mountain."

"Oh my."

Seeing the girls trembling in fear, he chuckled and said, "Even though there are supposedly wolves and such, don't worry about it. I've practiced karate before, so I can definitely help you."

"Yeah."

Watching them nod excitedly, the young man was thrilled and wanted to laugh wildly.

His name was Pi Ziqiu, a senior Chinese Medicine student at Sanfeng City Chinese Medical College.

This time, he was tasked with taking these freshman girls to learn about medicinal herbs.

Knowing he had the opportunity to take them out, Pi Ziqiu was extremely happy, as he knew this was an excellent chance to show off in front of them!

He knew he was very knowledgeable about medicinal herbs.

Just a little display was enough for them to learn.

When the time came, they would definitely idolize him.

If handled well, he might even have the chance to share their admiration deeply.

While thinking this, Pi Ziqiu heard some surprised exclamations!

"What's wrong?"

Muttering to himself, he looked towards the girls and noticed they were also looking surprised at something in the distance...

With a slight frown, he quickly turned his head...

In that instant, he saw two people quickly walking towards them.

"Are they here to climb the mountain?"

As he muttered to himself, Pi Ziqiu saw that the woman walking behind had a basket on her back.

"It looks like they are here to gather medicinal herbs."

Thinking this, Pi Ziqiu noticed the man's speed quickening.

"Idiot, who gathers herbs like that?"

While ridiculing, Pi Ziqiu glanced at the curious-faced schoolgirls and said, "See? Those two up ahead also want to gather herbs. But they are clearly amateurs, you can't possibly gather herbs moving that fast!"

Hearing Pi Ziqiu's cold ridicule, they unconsciously nodded.

They had previously learned some professional knowledge and knew that collecting medicinal herbs must be done carefully.

Walking in such large strides really wouldn't work.

"Senior brother, they look so pitiful, why don't you go and teach them how to gather herbs?"

"Exactly!"

"Yes."

Hearing these junior sisters' words, Pi Ziqiu said with pride, "Since you all say so, I'll go over there and teach them, let them know not everyone can gather herbs."

After saying this arrogantly, Pi Ziqiu walked forward proudly under their gaze.

The girls quickly followed Pi Ziqiu when they saw him approaching...

...

"Hmm?"

Hu Xiaobei frowned slightly as he was directly blocked.

"Do you need something?"

Hu Xiaobei asked, clearly unhappy...

Just now, he had spotted some medicinal herbs he needed under a tree ahead...

He was about to hurry over and pick them when he was suddenly blocked, naturally making him unhappy.

Feeling annoyed by this cold interrogation, Pi Ziqiu was somewhat irritated...

With a cold glance at Hu Xiaobei, he arrogantly said, "I am a student of the Sanfeng City Chinese Medical College, and I want to teach you how to gather herbs!"

"Sorry, I'm not interested! Please step aside!"

"Look who's too proud to accept a favor!"

With a slight smirk, Pi Ziqiu turned to look at Mu Zhenzhen!

Suddenly, he realized Mu Zhenzhen was incredibly beautiful!

"Darn it! How can such a beautiful woman follow such a rude man, it's like a flower stuck in cow dung!"

Thinking this, he angrily turned back to Hu Xiaobei and arrogantly said, "Don't refuse the favor I am offering, I'm taking the trouble to teach you."

Hearing Pi Ziqiu speak arrogantly, the schoolgirls felt it was a bit too much!

But recalling Pi Ziqiu's skills, they softly backed him up...

"This brother, our senior is really skilled, let him teach you how to gather herbs, it's really for your own good."

"Yes, yes!"

Hearing those pretty and cute junior sisters speak for him, Pi Ziqiu arrogantly raised his head, "Hear that? Now apologize properly, and I might still forgive you. Otherwise, even if you kneeled and called me 'daddy', I wouldn't teach you!"

Seeing his arrogant demeanor, Hu Xiaobei looked even colder...

Quickly, Hu Xiaobei retorted, "You think you're that skilled?"

"Yes! I am very skilled! I'm not bragging, among people my age, I can't find any challengers. Not even one who can compete."

Hearing Pi Ziqiu boasting, Hu Xiaobei directly said, "If I can prove I am better than you, will you get out of my way?"

"Ha ha, you better than me? That's the funniest joke I've heard this year! Alright, I'll give you a chance, if you can prove you're better than me, then I'll get out of your way. But what if you can't prove it?"

"If I can't prove it, then I will apologize to you. And let you teach me how to gather herbs!"

"Okay, but when that time comes, I want you to kneel and apologize. Furthermore, I want you to become my disciple and do my bidding!"

"No problem!"

Seeing Hu Xiaobei agree to his conditions, Pi Ziqiu was slightly stunned; soon after, he sneered, "Wow, you actually dared to agree! Looks like you really have no brains! Alright, tell me, how do you want to compete?"

As Pi Ziqiu spoke, everyone looked towards Hu Xiaobei.

Pi Ziqiu's junior sisters shook their heads; they really didn't have much faith in Hu Xiaobei.

Mu Zhenzhen was quite optimistic about Hu Xiaobei, but she also felt uneasy because Pi Ziqiu seemed quite formidable.

"Hmm? There are quite a few people gathering over there, what's going on?"

"Exactly!"

"Let's go and see!"

With mutual murmuring, many of the mountaineers playing nearby curiously approached...

Soon, they all understood what the situation was...

After knowing, they all looked at Hu Xiaobei as if he were a fool...

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