At the height of the 4,000-meter ice cliff, it is no different from an ordinary mountain, it is covered with snow and some plants suitable for growing on the snow-capped mountain. Don't think that no plants will grow when the temperature is low in the snow-capped mountains, nature is very magical.

For example, although there is a high temperature of 50 or 60 degrees in the desert, and the temperature of the sand can even reach 70 degrees in summer, there is still a plant called "Suoyang" growing. Naturally, it has become the love of the men of the Dragon Kingdom.

The same is true on the snow mountain, the environment in which the snow lotus grows is extremely harsh, and the general plants in the environment in which it grows cannot survive at all, but the snow lotus can grow tenaciously in the cold of dozens of degrees below zero and in the lack of oxygen in the thin air. It is also the unique survival habits and unique growth environment of Snow Lotus that makes it naturally rare, and creates its unique pharmacological effects and medicinal value.

The yield of snow lotus is extremely low, it takes five years from germination to flowering, its seeds germinate at zero degrees Celsius, grow at three to five degrees Celsius, and the seedlings can withstand the low temperature of -21 degrees Celsius, but the actual growth period is less than two months. In this short growth period, the snow lotus has a vigorous vitality, and the height of the plant can exceed that of other plants by five to seven times.

For example, Snow Lotus soaking wine, Snow Lotus stewed black chicken, Snow Lotus stewed soft-shelled turtle, etc., are some of the specialties of the Dragon Kingdom, which have become a delicacy for a few people, and there are miraculous effects in legends.

It is generally believed that the snow lotus is the best in the Tianshan Mountains of the Eastern Dragon Kingdom, and that is because the snow lotus in the Tianshan Mountains is easy to be found and picked by humans, and it is suitable for the growth of the snow lotus, and it is found that the snow lotus over there is relatively dense and has a large yield, so it has created the reputation of "Tianshan Snow Lotus".

But in fact, in the Tibetan region of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, although the production of snow lotus is small, it has a unique effect.

The general snow lotus growth environment does not exceed minus 20 degrees, no more than 4000 meters of snow mountain snow line, but in Tibet, snow lotus can grow in the environment of minus 30 or 40 degrees, can survive in the environment of 4000 to 5000 meters, the general snow lotus plant height is less than 40 cm, but the snow lotus in Tibet can even be as high as one meter.

Of course, if Cui Ning hadn't seen it in person, he wouldn't have believed that on the top of the snow mountain of more than 4,000 meters, there was a snow lotus that was more than 1 meter high, and it was not one, but dozens of trees.

In the past, when alpine herders encountered snow lotuses on their journey, they were considered to be auspicious and treated with holy objects.

It is rumored that this lotus flower in the snow was sprinkled by the fairies when the Queen Mother of Yaochi went to the Tianchi to bathe, and the snow peak at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters opposite is a beautiful mirror, which is the place where the fairies groom their makeup. Snow lotus is regarded as a sacred object. If you drink the dew droplets on the bud leaves, you think that you can drive away evil spirits and diseases, and prolong life.

As for the growth period of snow lotus here, it must not be only twenty days, but the time should be longer.

Of course, in addition to the Snow Lotus King, there are some rare plants that, if seen by botanists, will definitely rewrite the existing botanical history and even glacial history.

These plants grow in a relatively flat col on the top of the snow-capped mountain, and then leeward on three sides, forming a relatively closed environment, about a few hundred square meters, and then there is a small natural hot spring in the middle of the col, and the plants grow around the hot spring.

"There is a hot spring on the iceberg, which can be regarded as a wonder of heaven and earth," Cui Ning said to himself while standing by the hot spring. And at this time, the Snow Wolf King was also standing on the edge of the hot spring, looking at Cui Ning very proudly, as if he also knew that this was a spectacle in itself, and the wisdom of the Snow Wolf King was really amazing.

Then looking at Cui Ning's surprised expression, the snow wolf king let out another kind of howl on the top of the mountain, some kind and some of the majesty of the leader, with the howl, more than a dozen little snow wolves appeared in the col, one by one they really wanted to be held in their arms, and then a few female snow wolves were behind, watching the little snow wolves jump around like mothers.

The Snow Wolf King saw the little snow wolf, nodded at Cui Ning, and then took Cui Ning's clothes to the corner of the col, walked to the mountain col, and then took Cui Ning into a natural cave entrance in an unnoticed corner.

The entrance to the cave is in a very leeward corner of the col, and a few meters down, like the entrance to the basement, there is a huge cave. The cave is very big, and it is much bigger than Cui Ning's expectations, as if the top area of the entire mountain is the space of the cave, about thousands of square meters, and it is ventilated, and the temperature is much higher than that on the snowy mountain outside.

What surprised Cui Ning the most was that the entrance to the cave was naturally formed at first glance, but there were definitely traces of human excavation and even habitation inside the cave, although the cave was obviously the home of the snow wolves. But whether it is the traces of the axe chisel, or the details of some decorations, and even the presence of ancient petroglyphs, it shows that this cave once had traces of human civilization. I just don't know if humans once lived and then the snow wolves later discovered and occupied the place, or if the snow wolves and humans used to live together.

According to Tibetan legends, animals like snow wolves were friends of humans at first, but as they became so-called rare animals and even commodities, in the past hundred years, snow wolves have been far away from humans, and have become enemies with humans, poachers regard snow wolves as treasures, but the living habits of snow wolves are very unique, and the wisdom of snow wolves is very high, so the price of snow wolves is gradually rising, and the probability of seeing snow wolves on the snow mountains is getting smaller and smaller.

As for the Snow Wolf King bringing Cui Ning to his homeland, although it is a place that is difficult for humans to climb and discover, it also shows the Snow Wolf King's unconditional trust in Cui Ning. It is also a kind of dependence on Cui Ning in his bones.

In the huge cave, the Snow Wolf King took Cui Ning to visit everywhere like a guest, and the petroglyphs on the cave wall surprised Cui Ning, like ancient totemic petroglyphs, describing ancient stories:

The first few petroglyphs seem to be before the birth of human beings, integrating some legends and stories of Eastern and Western cultures, such as fire, the birth of mountains and rivers, as well as dinosaurs, giant dragons, large turtles, snow wolves, unicorns, etc.

Then the following petroglyphs are after the birth of human beings, humans and animals, including snow wolves, get along and are very friendly, including creatures that have long been extinct in history, similar to paradise or paradise-like life, more like a fairy tale world;

Then there is the war between humans and animals, there is hunting, and the blood of humans and animals stains the ancient times, including the legendary werewolves, sphinxes, bear people, etc., all participated in the battle, and these strange races do not know how they came about;

And human beings began to build houses, began to have classes, began to invent writing, began to stay away from caves, and gradually established human society, like a long scroll, especially similar to the Oriental Dragon Kingdom said "Zen Rang", symbolizing authority and leaders on the flower crown and high platform, like Yao Shunyu's general story is vividly depicted by rock paintings, and the people under the stage began to dress differently from the leader;

Then there was a war between human beings, no longer a world of "Zen Rang", but an era when the strong were respected and the Warring States were respected, and the generals and soldiers raised the banner of the king, and then there were stories of new dynasties......

Although Cui Ning is not a historian or archaeologist, after all, he is highly educated and understands world history and the theory of human origin, but the harmony between humans and animals, including those strange races, still gives Cui Ning some strange associations, which is not the result of human and animal indecency, but Cui Ning did not think too much, but followed the Snow Wolf King to visit the cave to his heart's content.

A little snow wolf, according to human beings, is a cute little guy who makes people's hearts melt, and like some trained puppies, he can walk upright, holding a cup (really a cup, a cup made of stone, but it is very exquisite, and has a jade-like texture) Super clear, I don't know what it is, followed the Snow Wolf King and Cui Ning as if flattering, and then stretched out a paw and tried to hand the cup to Cui Ning.

But even if he walked upright, the height of the little snow wolf was only less than one meter, Cui Ning saw the appearance of the little snow wolf, and he also felt very cute, so he quickly took the cup, looked at the eyes of the snow wolf king and the little snow wolf, and looked at the liquid in the cup, smiled slightly, and drank the liquid in one gulp.

The Snow Wolf King, the Little Snow Wolf and the onlookers all showed happy expressions, the Snow Wolf's expression was really more vivid than that of a dog, and he was also a master of selling cuteness. It can be seen that the frescoes, as well as the legends, show that the snow wolf used to be man's best friend, which should make sense.

And the liquid Cui Ning drank, I don't know whether it was snow water from hot springs or melting snow mountains, not only was it not cold, but it also had a slight sweetness, which went straight into the heart, which was definitely much higher than the so-called mineral water and mountain spring water on the market.

What's more, Cui Ning's physique has always been very strange, after a glass of water, Cui Ning feels that the fatigue and sleepiness of the past few days have disappeared a lot, after all, in the past few days in Shenmu Village and the top of the Snow Mountain, whether it is physical strength or energy, it is an overload state.

"It's delicious, it's delicious" is the voice of Xiaolong.

"You just talk nonsense, a spirit body, can you still drink water?" Cui Ning was a little confused.

"There is a high energy in the water, and it has an aura, don't you feel it?" Xiaolong snorted twice, "Haven't you heard of the jade liquid elixir?"

"Since you like it, then feel it, including what is good for your cultivation, you can also tell me, I will try my best to satisfy you," Cui Ning said.

"Talking counts" Xiaolong is very arrogant.

And the snow wolves saw that Cui Ning drank the liquid, and showed enough friendliness, and the encouraged snow wolves hugged over one by one.