Of course, Ryan will not casually spy on other people's secrets, that is taboo, and it is easy to cause others to resent it. As a temporary member of the team, he was deeply conscious.

In the evening, Erin explored again, and finally Ji Ran decided on a camping place. It was underneath a huge banyan tree, and countless aerial roots had built a natural shelter. Throw some branches and leaves of trees on top of it, and a pretty nice house is built.

Sweep away the fallen leaves under the aerial roots, spread soft branches and hay, set up a tent, and sleep in a warm, dry and comfortable place at night.

For the tent of Ji Ran and others, Ryan was very envious and jealous. This thing is so convenient, it doesn't take up space when put away, and it is a small house that can shelter from the wind and rain. It's not very useful in a harsh environment, but it's not a common environment!

Then, it's time for dinner. Fresh game was taken out and cleaned up by a stream on one side. Coupled with the mushrooms and wild vegetables that Ji Ran collected halfway through, Ryan was sure that this was definitely another big meal.

Although these people say that it is just made casually when the conditions in the wild are insufficient, Ryan really thinks that it is the best food he has eaten since he was born.

Wonderful taste, I was a little unaccustomed to it at first. But once you take two more bites, you will immediately fall in love with it. The sweet and sour meat, the mellow soup, and the various staple foods made from flour and something called "rice......

Compared to the things made in the expensive restaurants I used to eat, they are no different from dry bread! Although it can withstand hunger. But it's not tasteful at all!

This allowed him to leave these people later. How can you still eat...... Sometimes. Ryan wailed inwardly.

But that didn't stop him from enjoying the delicious food in front of him - at least he could eat it now, anyway, so don't waste this opportunity!

It was also a clear night, with stars shining in the forest. Although you can't see too many stars under the aerial roots of the banyan tree, you can still enjoy the beautiful night sky from the gaps.

Ryan kept vigil today, and Ji Ran accompanied him.

The campfire was still crackling, and from time to time Ryan and Ji Ran would add a few pieces of firewood. In the middle of the forest. This kind of thing is absolutely not missing.

Ji Ran ...... What is the purpose of your adventure? ”

Maybe it was the stars in the sky that aroused Ryan's literary feelings, so he asked Ji Ran such a sentence.

Ji Ran was stunned for a moment, but immediately a smile appeared on his face.

"It's simple, I just want to be stronger."

"Getting stronger? In this world, the strong can be said to have no limits. How far does it take to be considered a strong person to stop and rest for a while? Ryan's expression seemed a little confused.

Ji Ran shook his head, took out a bottle of wine and handed it to Ryan - this kind of wine is not high, and it tastes very good. Basically, it was used as a drink by Ji Ran.

"There are probably many definitions of a strong person, but here I have only one. That is. It is enough not to force me to change my mind because of other people, and to be able to control my own destiny with my own hands. ”

Ryan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then he smiled wryly: "What you said is simple, but how easy is it to achieve this...... I'm afraid there aren't many people in the whole world who can achieve your current goal, right? ”

Ji Ran shrugged his shoulders: "The ideal is to stand taller." Only when you realize it can you feel a sense of accomplishment. Living in this world, you have to have some goals, don't you? ”

Ryan hugged his staff to the side and suddenly sighed.

"You do have what it takes to have such a high ambition. You're younger than me, and you're already at the Silver Rank. You're still an alchemy master, I'm afraid even now, there shouldn't be many people who can force you to change your mind, right? It won't be long before you can still hit the Golden Tier, and then truly become a strong man, standing on the high ground of this world and looking down on others...... But there won't be too many people like you in this world. But what about me...... I'm not even as strong as my sister until now......"

Ryan at this moment is really possessed by a literary and artistic youth, and he is not melancholy.

Ji Ran looked at him and suddenly laughed.

"I used to have your troubles, but soon, I put them to the back of my mind. If you keep worrying, will it change the status quo? If you really want to change the status quo, you have to put in the effort. Work hard from all directions to improve yourself and shorten the gap between yourself and others...... If you do it sincerely, it's not a difficult thing to do. ”

Ji Ran has also comforted people, but he thinks that he can't comfort people...... What should be said, what the other party thinks, that's his own business.

Ryan sighed again, "You're right...... But if there's a goal in front of you that you can't catch up with no matter how hard you try, it will make you disheartened and have no motivation to work hard......"

Ryan's figure looked very lonely.

To be honest, Ji Ran can experience that feeling. It was still in the original world, and there was always someone who made him feel out of reach no matter how much he chased him......

That kind of person is called a scholar.

“…… How to put it, as you just said, there are only a few people in this world who can achieve this. But what about most of the others? Could it be that they all committed suicide? Of course it can't be, right? ”

Ji Ran took a sip of the wine in his hand and felt a surge of heat rushing into his body.

"Everyone has their own position, and for some of the people around him, he's unique. As long as I find this position, it is enough to find the direction of my efforts - what I said before, controlling my own destiny, in fact, means that all the people around me who I care about can live a happy life. And most of the other people in this world are destined to not be able to intersect with me. From this point of view, I can only affect a small area around me...... But that's enough to give me a sense of satisfaction. In fact, it's the same with anyone. The direction of efforts is not necessarily to stand above others...... Forget it, I can't quite tell. But my goal has nothing to do with anyone else. Do you understand? ”

Ji Ran did speak a little incoherently. He had set a very big goal of his own - but he didn't want to stand on top of everyone else and be the object of worship for everyone else. All he wants is a happy life for himself, and a happy and stable life for the people he cares about and the people who care about him.

In a sense, he can be regarded as the type of person who is small and prosperous - but in this world, it is not so easy to achieve this. That's why his goal has become so high, and there is even a feeling that it is difficult to achieve.

But that doesn't mean he wants others to do the same. After all, not everyone has the conditions to do this...... Unrealistic ideals are called delusions.

It's not that he looks down on others, it's just that Ji Ran believes that everyone has their own different lives, and their ideals should naturally not be exactly the same. Every professional dreams of becoming a strong person beyond the golden level, but it is inevitable that everyone's dream will come true - the best that best meets their own ideals is the best.

“…… I didn't really understand it, but I could tell you were comforting me. Ryan smiled and took a sip of his wine.

"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who has lost my purpose in life and has nothing to love. I also have my own ideals to become a great necromancer - although I am not willing to become a necromancer myself, but since I have embarked on this path, I cannot go back. So, if you can do a little good, do a little better! It's just that there is a mountain in front of me that is difficult to cross, which makes me feel a little discouraged. ”

"Other people's success is someone else's ability, and it doesn't affect you, does it? So, don't be frustrated. Look carefully, and you'll find something unique about you! ”

Ji Ran didn't know what to say. In fact, what he said just now confused him. Maybe if you have time, you should organize your thoughts, right?

If you don't figure it out, when you are promoted to the Golden Rank, the test of your state of mind will definitely be a big difficulty for you......

The night passed, and the group set off again.

On the way this time, although everyone also encountered a lot of dangers, most of them were brought by demonic beasts. And as long as it's not a gold-level Warcraft, it's not a big problem for everyone...... Of course, the number can't be too much.

If a person accidentally provokes a sixth-level sword-backed porcupine family, and then the group is chased and fled, naturally it won't happen often......

It wasn't until everyone fled to the edge of the forest that the group of sword-backed porcupines snorted unwillingly and turned away. And Ji Ran and the others also wiped a cold sweat - sure enough, they underestimated the heroes of the world - no, it was a demonic beast. Dozens of sixth-level swordback porcupines are really not something they can deal with......

The group of guys who are covered with countless swords and can fly out of the swords at any time are also ridiculously strong, and one or two people can still deal with them, dozens of them...... It's only a matter of escaping.

Otherwise, at least half of the people will have to add a few transparent holes to their bodies.

And now, they have finally left the forest and entered the steppe zone.

To be precise, this grassland area is connected to the grasslands of the Ere Empire. But in between, in addition to the snow-capped mountains, there is a huge swamp that separates the two grasslands. Therefore, the Ere Empire did not include this steppe in their territory.

There are also many animals living in the grasslands, but after all, this is already the north, and the cold weather is very long. There are naturally not as many animals living as the savannah.

This grassland is called a barren grassland. (To be continued......)