Chapter 38: Over the Malaya Mountains (2)
Liu Yu was the first to react, and shouted in the intercom while rushing upward: "Xiaoqi, stop." Zhou Sheng, hurry up and keep up. ”
Zhou Sheng heard Liu Yu's call and quickly followed. Liu Yu caught up with Zhang Tianqi in a few steps and pushed him to the ground. Peel off the snow around him, take out the steel drill and hammer from the ring, use all his strength to nail the steel drill into the mountain, and then put the locks on himself and Zhang Tianqi on the steel drill. Zhou Sheng, who came from behind, also learned from Liu Yu's practice, took out the hammer, nailed the steel chisel to the ground, and then put the lock on it.
As soon as they had done all this, the collapsing snow rushed towards the three of them like a mountain of snow, and the entire mountain shook violently. The three of them lay tightly on the mountain wall, trying to turn their heads in the direction of the top of the mountain to reduce the impact of the falling snow on their bodies, and repeatedly making swimming movements with both hands to pull the falling snow to both sides, so that their bodies always keep the snow surface on the surface.
It took ten minutes for the snow to cease and calm to the peak. After a desperate struggle, the three of them lay on the hillside tiredly, gasping for breath.
The three of them glanced at each other with palpitations, and the entire mountain peak had become unrecognizable. Large expanses of snow slid down to the base of the mountain, washing away everything that was exposed on the slopes. Luckily, since they had already climbed more than half of the mountain, there wasn't too much snow at the top of the mountain, and they managed to manage it properly, so they managed to escape.
After resting for a while, Liu Yu said solemnly: "Xiaoqi, you can't mess around like this. We were lucky this time, and we may not be so lucky next time. Got it?"
"I know, I will definitely listen to you in the future. Zhang Tianqi said regretfully.
"Alright, let's keep going. It's no wonder Zhang Tianqi, who would have thought that there would be such a great danger when the snow rolled down. Fortunately, everyone is fine, learn the lesson of this time, and be careful in the future. Zhou Sheng came over to make a round.
On the road again, Liu Yu walked in the front, carefully clearing the snow that had not yet slipped, and climbed to the top of the mountain step by step. It was not until late afternoon that the summit was reached. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking north, I saw the peaks reaching into the sky, and the mountains were undulating with no end in sight. A vast sea of clouds surged at the mountain peaks, and it was impossible to see what was going on in front of them.
"How many more mountains do you have to climb to reach the territory of the orcs?" Looking at the endless mountains in front of him, Zhang Tianqi couldn't help but ask.
"As far as I know, from the mountain where we are now, after passing a glacier to the north, and then climbing the highest mountain, Mount Everest, we enter the territory of the orcs. There are a few mountains to climb to get to the orc-populated plains, but it's much easier. Liu Yu said, "Let's find a sheltered place to rest here tonight, and then go on the road early tomorrow morning." ”
Finding a place where the mountain wind could not blow, the three of them sat down around the fire. Liu Yu took out the bacon and roasted it slowly on the fire, and after a while, there was a burst of meat aroma in the air. Sprinkled with a little salt and roasted for a while, Liu Yu said, "Okay, you can eat it." ”
"Hurry, hurry. I'm going to starve to death. With that, Zhang Tianqi snatched the barbecue and devoured it. While eating, he couldn't stop shouting: "It's hot, it's hot." ”
"Xiaoqi, you slow down, there is something for you to eat. With that, Liu Yu took out some bacon and continued to roast it. handed the grilled bacon to Zhou Sheng: "You can taste it too." ”
After taking the barbecue, Zhou Sheng blew it, waited until the meat was slightly cool, and then put it in his mouth and ate it slowly: "Liu Yu, your skills are really good! ”
"Living in the mountains and forests is mainly about grilled food, and the more you do, the more you will become proficient. Liu Yu said.
When the meat was almost roasted, Liu Yu took out a small pot again, poured out a pot of water from the bucket and put it on the stove to boil. The three of them chatted while eating barbecue.
Zhou Sheng said: "This is the first time I have spent the night on such a peak. Looking up at the night sky, it seemed like I was getting closer to the sky. I don't know what the hell is like in the sky, I really want to go up and see it!"
"That's not it, what's there to see. When I was full, I slept first. Zhang Tianqi yawned, found a flat place, took out his sleeping bag, and got in. After a while, a deafening snoring sounded loudly.
The starry sky was extraordinarily shining, and a bright moon shone on the earth. The mountains were bathed in moonlight and shrouded in a faint silvery white. "Liu Yu, you are really a person who can't see through. Zhou Sheng said.
"Oh, why do you say that?" asked Liu Yu puzzled.
"You seem to know everything, everything that is happening in Bokan City now has something to do with you, right? Also, I have never heard of the equipment you prepared this time. If it weren't for the hiking clothes, hiking boots, and this sleeping bag, I think it would be difficult for us to sit here and chat so comfortably, right?" Zhou Sheng muttered, "There is a long road ahead, and I think my decision this time is the right one." With you, life will be more exciting in the future. ”
"Don't say that, you're also a very capable person, and no matter where you put it, you'll end up standing out. Liu Yu said.
"You didn't understand what I meant. Zhou Sheng said, "Actually, I can be a good commander, but I always like to take risks in my bones." Life without passion was not what I wanted, so I chose to apply for the Scouting Department with the ambition to become the most outstanding Scout. This time going deep into the territory of the orcs is exactly what I wanted. Liu Yu, do you know? It's been a long time since we humans entered orc territory. Without the enterprising spirit, sooner or later we will be forgotten by history. Your presence changes all that. Various reforms and innovations followed, stirring up a torrent in the empire, and the empire will be changed as a result. I can't predict your future, but I think meeting you will be a turning point in my life. ”
Listening to Zhou Sheng's words, Liu Yu fell into thought. From leaving the Malayas to coming back again, although only a short year. But what I experienced was much more exciting than being in the mountains. What will his appearance bring to the Dragon Empire? Is it right or wrong? Liu Yu's heart was full of confusion.
Early in the morning, the three of them packed their bags and walked down the hillside. The way down the mountain was not long, through the clouds and mist surging at the peak, and they didn't go far down before they saw a frozen world in front of them, and a huge glacier appeared in front of them.
The glacier passes between the two peaks and moves slowly from west to east. The river more than a dozen kilometers wide is full of dangers. The glacier moves very slowly, and it doesn't advance a few meters in a year. When the ice cubes are pressed against each other, they form protrusions of different sizes, and light and dark cracks are distributed on them.
Carefully stepping on the glacier, Liu Yu held a long metal rod and probed in front of him. Bangbang bangs on the ice surface, judging the thickness of the ice layer based on the sound. Zhang Tianqi and Zhou Sheng followed Liu Yu more than ten meters away, stepping on Liu Yu's footprints and marching forward.
Zhang Tianqi had a rope tied around his waist, and the other end of the rope was tied to Liu Yu's body. Zhang Tianqi held his hands tightly, for fear that Liu Yu would not have time to rescue when he encountered danger.
About two kilometers on the glacier, an ice trench appeared ahead. The ice ditch is more than five meters wide and more than ten meters deep, the head and tail cannot be seen from front to back, and the ditch wall is as smooth as a knife and an axe. Liu Yu looked up at both sides and said, "This ice ditch is too long, it seems that it can't be bypassed." Stay on top, and I'll go down and see first. ”
"I'd better go down. Zhou Sheng grabbed Liu Yu and said, "I'm small and light, so it's easier for you to pull." Besides, I can't let you rush to the front all the time, and I have to share a little. After that, he walked to the side of the ice ditch to prepare.
"Well, be careful yourself. Liu Yu said.
Pulling the rope and slowly sliding down, it didn't take long for Zhou Sheng to go down to the bottom of the ice ditch. After gaining a firm foothold, Zhou Sheng walked a few steps and tested the strength of the bottom of the ditch. Turning his head, he was about to beckon Liu Yu and Zhang Tianqi to come down, but his right hand was just halfway raised and froze.