While the temperature in Chang'an City is dropping, it is the opposite on the Australian side.

"This ghost weather is really uncomfortable."

Li Geng kept incitement with his hand next to his neck, hoping to reduce some of the hot feelings.

After the "Gewu Academy" docked at Yongping Port, everyone went ashore.

In the first half of the month, basically they were busy building new settlements on the shore, and after almost having a fixed foothold, everyone began to march to the inland area in three ways, and everyone agreed to go forward for a month If they have not reached the end, they will start to return the same way and gather back to Datang in Yongping Port.

Li Geng took fifty or sixty people to the south, and he had been walking for almost a month, but as far as the eye could see, it was a vast semi-desert land.

Now what Li Geng has to worry about is not what else is ahead, but how to find the water source, otherwise these people will probably not be able to go back.

He never imagined that there would be such a large semi-desert area in Australia.

As a result, the fresh water reserves in the team are seriously insufficient.

"Li Langjun, I just looked at this hill, and there seems to be a canyon ahead, should we go there and have a look? The valley is relatively low, and it is likely that there will be a source of water. If there are none, it will be difficult to find a water source nearby. ”

Yang Qiwa came to Li Geng sweatingly.

This exploration to the inland, at the beginning, everyone was still moving along the river impact of the current, and when they arrived, there was no formed road for everyone's reference.

Fortunately, I have a compass, so I don't have to worry about getting lost.

In addition, at the beginning, some wild goats could be hunted almost every day, and the food problem was not obvious.

So everyone kept moving forward, moving forward, even after the geographical environment deteriorated significantly, they did not turn around immediately.

"Is there a canyon? Far from it? ”

Li Geng's face had some more anticipation.

"You should be able to walk for half a day, and if there is no water there, I suggest you return tomorrow, otherwise it will be dangerous to walk any further."

As the lookout on the ship, Yang Qiwa's status is higher than that of ordinary crew members.

In addition, Li Geng is more compatible with him, so in the exploration team, he is basically second only to Li Geng.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Li Yixie, Zhu Yin, and Zhu Tong are not in this team.

"I hope that the water source can be found this time, otherwise even if I go back this time, it will be very troublesome to explore this land again in the future."

Li Geng is now more and more interested in the huge area of Australia.

According to the nautical chart given by Li Kuan, he would have to walk forward for at least a few months before he could cross this land.

"Even in the middle of the desert, there are oases. I believe there must be a water source nearby, but we are not familiar with the place and have not yet discovered it. ”

Yang Qiwa's words were a little unconfident even for him.

I didn't drink much water for a day, and Li Geng was not in the mood to talk to Yang Qiwa there, so he silently led the team to the direction of the canyon.

Wangshan walked and broke his leg.

Although it was the ground of the endless semi-desert Gobi, Li Geng and his party walked for two hours before appearing at the edge of the canyon.

"Li Langjun, look, there is a stream in the canyon."

God didn't bother them anymore, and as soon as they reached the edge of the canyon, they saw a small stream meandering at the bottom of the valley.

Although we don't know where the source of this stream is or where it will flow, everyone is completely worried about it.

As long as there is water, everything is easy.

Even in this barren area, there are some animals from time to time.

Now that you have found such a canyon with a stream, you don't have to worry.

Human settlements are often located near water sources.

Animals are not stupid than humans in many cases, and there is no water source in a large area of land around them, only in this canyon, so many animals will inevitably haunt here.

There was food and drink, and Li Geng even had the idea of whether to continue walking south.

"Let's separate and look for it, and see how we can get down into the canyon."

Feeling the cool breeze blowing in the canyon, Li Geng felt that the heat disappeared without a trace.

In the past, the teachings of the academy said that the heart is calm and naturally cool, which is still very reasonable.

"There's a slope here, so if you're careful, you can go down the canyon."

Dozens of people scattered to look for it, and soon found a way down.

This naturally formed canyon is also very steep, but there are still some places where it is relatively gentle.

……

In the middle of the canyon, a herd of wild goats drink water by the stream.

Suddenly, one of the leading goats raised his head and looked warily into the distance.

"Wow!"

The goat quickly moved its limbs and ran by the pebble stream.

The sheep's hooves stepped on the stones, and there was a loud noise.

The other goats immediately followed suit.

"These brutes are very clever. After walking for most of the day, everyone has no strength, so let you go first. ”

Li Geng and his entourage had already discovered the flock of sheep by the stream, and they thought about whether dinner would be solved directly here, but they didn't expect that these goats were quite clever.

"Lang Jun, as long as there are goats in this valley, don't worry about where they can go, let's fill the skin bag with water first."

Yang Qiwa was not discouraged, she took off her boots directly and walked barefoot to the stream.

The cold stream water was clearly transmitted from under her feet, which made Yang Qiwa feel comfortable.

He didn't die in the sea, but he almost died of thirst on the land.

This feeling is too ......

The whole team was full of middle-aged men, and they hadn't showered for almost a month.

Can you imagine what that taste would be like?

Soon, under the leadership of Li Geng, everyone enjoyed a natural bath in the stream.

The clothes that had already smelled were also washed casually and put on the shore to be exposed.

Soon, the members of this exploration team returned to the state they had when they first came to this world.

The pendulums are dangling around, and they are really spicy to the eyes.

……

"Lang Jun, this canyon is really a good place, there are water, animals, and rare trees, it is very suitable as a transit point for us to move forward."

Yang Qiwa nibbled on a roast leg of lamb and burped comfortably.

After replenishing the water and washing up, the people set up a tent next to it, preparing to recuperate here for a day or two before returning.

Of course, the wildlife in the vicinity suffered.

I don't know if it's the group of goats I just encountered, anyway, when a few members of the team with excellent archery skills walked around, they came back with goats on their shoulders.

The size of these wild goats is not small, Yang Qiwa weighed it casually, and felt that there were at least seventy or eighty catties, and some of the big ones might be more than a hundred catties.

It's enough for everyone in the exploration team to have a full meal.

When I set off from Puluozhong, the ship also brought some spices, and these roast mutton now have no smell at all.

"It really can be used as a transit point. Before, His Royal Highness the King of Chu said that there are high-yield grain crops in the Americas, I wonder if Australia will also have them? I think before we go to the Americas, we have to understand the situation in Australia in general, otherwise if there are crops here, we will have to travel all the way to the Americas, it will not be so meaningful. ”

Li Geng is now full of interest in the vast land of Australia.

"With such a large piece of land, there is indeed a possibility of anything. I think tomorrow we can walk along this creek and see where the source is, to see how long this creek really is. There are new crops, and the greatest possibility is that there is a water source. ”

Yang Qiwa looked up at the starry sky, although the night had not yet completely fallen, but the sky was already full of stars.

Although this scene can also be seen in Datang, Yang Qiwa's mood is completely different now.

……

"Goo! Cuckoo! ”

In a burst of birdsong, Yang Qiwa walked out of the tent.

Everyone had a lot of experience in the wilderness, but it was only half an hour's work before the large army began to walk along the stream.

Although the temperature has not changed significantly compared with yesterday, walking by the stream, Yang Qiwa does not feel the heat.

The stream is not very large, only two feet wide, and the water is not deep, not knee-deep in many places.

"In the middle of a desert, there is a canyon with birds singing and flowers, and this place is really interesting."

Li Geng walked in front very relaxed, chatting with Yang Qiwa.

"The world is full of wonders, and that's really the case."

Yang Qiwa's nature is also relatively high, and she kicks the stones on the soles of her feet a few times from time to time.

"It's much more interesting to come out and walk the world than to stay in Chang'an City."

"That's true. Although every time I go to sea, I want to go back early, but after I really go back, I can't stay for a few days, but I want to come out again. ”

Yang Qiwa's words touched the hearts of many people.

In this way, they talked and talked, and at noon, everyone casually divided the goats they hunted on the way into pieces, threw them into the pot and boiled them, and then ate them in a big gulp.

Rushing in the sun is still very physically demanding, and everyone's appetite is very good.

After Yang Qiwa killed two catties of mutton, she stroked her belly and walked around the stream to relieve her satiety.

The sun shone brightly in the stream, reflecting bursts of phosphorescent light.

Yang Qiwa couldn't help but look away from the creek.

However, as soon as he turned his head away, he immediately turned back again.

No matter how much sunlight shines, it will only make the surface of the water glow, how can the stones under the water also shine?

Yang Qiwa opened her eyes wide again and looked at the bottom of the stream, and immediately noticed the abnormality.

"Whoa!"

He didn't bother to roll up his trousers and walked straight into the water.

The other people around didn't feel strange when they saw Yang Qiwa walking towards the stream.

"It should be the flash of this thing!"

Yang Qiwa was talking to herself as she lifted a stone the size of a child's head from the stream.

This time, the sunlight shone directly on the stones, and the feeling of golden light was even more obvious.

Wait a minute!

Glittering?

Yang Qiwa was excited, and thought of the boxes of gold she saw in the Wa Kingdom at the beginning.

How does this thing look like gold?

Although the color is not as pure as those gold nuggets, the golden yellow dots scattered throughout the stone are highly similar to the appearance of gold.

"Whoa!"

"Whoa!"

Yang Qiwa quickly walked to the shore with this stone and walked towards Li Geng.

Among the team, Li Geng's background is the best, and he is also the most familiar with things like gold.

"Qiwa, what are you doing with a big rock?"

Li Geng saw Yang Qiwa walking towards him, and asked a little puzzled.

Calm down!

Be calm yourself!

Yang Qiwa silently read it several times in her heart.

Then he spoke: "Lang Jun, look at this stone, it doesn't seem to be an ordinary stone. ”

"Huh?"

Li Genghu glanced at Yang Qiwa suspiciously, and then turned his gaze to the stone in his hand.

"Huh?"

In just an instant, Li Geng discovered the strangeness of this stone.

Gold and silver, for ordinary people, are just legendary things, and many people have never studied them up close in their lives.

But Li Geng is different, with his background, he is destined to have no shortage of gold and silver treasures.

The [www.biqugew.xyz] stone in front of me is a stone rather than a huge piece of gold.

Although it seems that there are still some sand and stone impurities in it, this thing is gold, and Li Geng is eight or nine points sure.

"Lang Jun, this ...... Is this gold? ”

Yang Qiwa asked in a trembling voice.

Is it gold and not gold, how different this meaning is, Yang Qiwa is naturally clear.

Although this thing has only been discovered, if there is a piece, there will be a second piece, and a third piece......

Yang Qiwa didn't dare to think about it.

"Qiwa, congratulations! With this stone, it should not be gold, and you will have no worries about food and clothing in this life. ”

Soon, the other team members around also gathered around.

"Lang Jun, although I found this thing, it belongs to everyone. And if there is one piece in this creek, there must be others, and we can go and look for it together. ”

Yang Qiwa had also seen a big scene in the Wa Kingdom at the beginning, but she didn't have the greed to take it for granted.

"Yes, there must be some in the creek."

"Let's go and see!"

"This thing looks a lot like a dog's head, or maybe it's called a dog's head?"

While the crowd was talking, they walked into the stream.

Stimulated by gold, no fatigue is gone.

Everyone rolled up their sleeves and found the dog's head gold in the creek.

"I seem to have gold in this stone."

"This handful of sand is also golden in the sun, and it feels like golden sand."

"The gold of this stone is so pure, but it is only the size of a fist."

Soon, the creek resounded with everyone's surprise.

Although no one found a dog's head gold as big as a child's head like Yang Qiwa, a fist-sized gold nugget was found.

As for some of the smaller ones, it goes without saying.

"Lang Jun, there are so many gold nuggets here, there must be a big gold mine nearby, this canyon, we are here right."

Yang Qiwa looked at the surrounding scene.

At this time, everyone had come to the vicinity of the source of the stream, and at a glance, they could see that about a few miles away, it was the source of the stream.

However, what is surprising is that the source is actually a cave at the bottom of the canyon cliff.