Chapter 288 - Finding the Same Pool

“We definitely have to do it.”

Chen Yang gave a very affirmative answer, then looked in the direction of the mountain behind.

“The big mountain behind our village and the one near Old Wang’s place are part of the same mountain range.

Plus, the cave behind our village isn’t small, so finding another cave with a similar environment shouldn’t be a problem,” said Chen Yang.

“Alright, then when you have time, go and search the mountain behind.

If you need any help, just let me know, and I will support you fully!”

Wu Kexin nodded.

Wu Kexin’s words warmed Chen Yang’s heart a bit.

But instead of expressing his gratitude verbally, he just gave Wu Kexin a look.

After breakfast, Chen Yang immediately gathered herbs from around the house and prepared a new set of medicine for Wu Kexin.

Although the snake bite had almost healed, to be on the safe side, Chen Yang carefully replaced the medicine for Wu Kexin.

After changing the dressing, Wu Kexin took her leave.

There was still much work to be done in the village.

The heavy rain the previous day had flooded many seedlings, and not all had been fixed in just one day.

So, as the village chief, Wu Kexin naturally had to help out at the village head.

Chen Yang had initially wanted to take Yang Ruoxi to help, but Wu Kexin refused.

“You have your own tasks to handle!

Let me take care of the village affairs.

You go find that cave first,” Wu Kexin said with a smile before waving at Chen Yang and Yang Ruoxi and leaving.

Watching Wu Kexin leave, Yang Ruoxi immediately asked, “Chen Yang, are we going up the mountain today to find that kind of cave?”

“Of course, what else would we be doing at home?”

Chen Yang gave Yang Ruoxi a glance and then went back inside to start packing.

Preparation was essential for entering the mountains and caves; otherwise, going up and coming back down without accomplishing anything would be a huge hassle.

Chen Yang packed a machete, rope, flashlight, mobile phone, lighter, and some dry food.

Basically, everything that might be needed on the mountain, Chen Yang packed into his backpack.

Seeing Chen Yang taking such serious precautions, Yang Ruoxi realized the seriousness of their endeavor.

She immediately changed into the tight-fitting climbing outfit she had prepared during her last visit.

After a thorough preparation at home, the two of them set off.

Based on Chen Yang’s knowledge of the mountain behind the village.

There were at least seven or eight deeper caves on the mountain.

Those caves were very deep, with even the shorter ones being several kilometers long.

Exploring each one could take at least five or six days.

So, Chen Yang felt a strong sense of urgency.

Old Wang had only given the old man one week’s time.

To make the old man end his cooperation with Old Wang in a week,

he had to quickly find the right environment to cultivate those crayfish, then swiftly purchase some crayfish juveniles and start raising them.

“Time is short!

The task is heavy.”

Chen Yang muttered as he climbed.

Yang Ruoxi followed behind Chen Yang and heard his muttering.

“What do you mean ‘time is short, task is heavy’?

Chen Yang, what are you trying to do?”

Yang Ruoxi asked curiously.

Chen Yang gave an awkward smile, “Nothing much, just trying to get the crayfish growing quickly so you can enjoy ‘crayfish freedom’ sooner.”

Yang Ruoxi actually believed his offhand remark,

“Haha, glad you know what’s on my mind!”

Yang Ruoxi burst into laughter, feeling sweet inside from Chen Yang’s comment.

This made Chen Yang feel even more awkward inside, but he didn’t show it and just chuckled twice, steering the conversation elsewhere.

“The situation inside the cave is very complex, so when we go in, you must stay right behind me and not wander off, understood?”

“Also, you must watch your step closely; it would be very troublesome if you step into a void, so be extra careful.”

Chen Yang instructed seriously.

Yang Ruoxi knew the cave’s complex nature, so she listened very intently and remembered every word Chen Yang said diligently.

“I’ve got it all down.”

Yang Ruoxi nodded obediently.

“Good.”

Chen Yang nodded and then led Yang Ruoxi to the front of the first cave.

The cave wasn’t particularly hidden, and it wasn’t far from Liuhe Village.

It was the ideal spot in Chen Yang’s mind.

If he could find an environment like that of Old Wang’s place, Chen Yang could save a lot of effort.

It would also be convenient for going up and down the mountain later, hardly taking any time at all.

Upon reaching the entrance of the cave, Chen Yang and Yang Ruoxi didn’t go in right away.

Instead, they sat at the entrance to drink some water and rested for a while.

After resting well, Chen Yang then took Yang Ruoxi into the cave.

The weather outside was extremely hot, but it was very cool inside the cave.

Upon entering the cave, it felt as comfortable as if air conditioning was blowing.

Phew.

“Now, I kind of miss the air conditioning in my room.”

Yang Ruoxi took a deep breath and joked.

Chen Yang just smiled and didn’t reply.

Shining their flashlights, they walked inside.

Chen Yang was quite familiar with this cave.

Since the cave was not far from Liuhe Village and driven by curiosity, Chen Yang had visited it several times as a child.

Thus, he moved very smoothly through the initial stretch of the entrance.

But as they ventured deeper, the surroundings grew unfamiliar.

Chen Yang and Yang Ruoxi took turns leading the way through the cave, walking very carefully.

If they got tired, they would find a place to rest for a while and observe the surrounding environment.

Looking at the stalactites of various shapes around them, Yang Ruoxi couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement.

“I’ve only seen these unique formations on TV before, never thought I could observe them up close.”

Chen Yang smiled, “Pretty, aren’t they?

These stones took tens of thousands, even millions of years to form.

So in a way, they’re very precious.”

“Mmm-hmm,”

Yang Ruoxi nodded in agreement.

Then, once they were sufficiently rested, the two set off again.

After walking inside the cave for about half an hour more, Chen Yang had not yet found any pools inside, so he decided not to go any deeper.

Instead, he turned around and prepared to leave.

Walking for over half an hour without finding a pool made Chen Yang feel that even if there was such an environment inside, it wouldn’t be very useful.

Entering and exiting would take two to three hours each time, which really wasn’t necessary.

Chen Yang didn’t want to continue deeper, and naturally, Yang Ruoxi wouldn’t say anything.

Following Chen Yang, they exited the cave.

By the time they came out, it was already around eleven or twelve in the morning.

The sun outside was scorching hot.

The temperature difference between inside and outside the cave was particularly high.

“Jeez, it’s so burning.”

Upon exiting the cave, Yang Ruoxi couldn’t help exclaiming.

“It’s almost noon, the temperature has risen up, let’s hurry to the second cave; it won’t be hot inside,”

Chen Yang said with a smile.

Yang Ruoxi hummed in agreement and quickly caught up with Chen Yang’s pace as they headed to the second cave.

The location of the second cave wasn’t far from the first one.

It was just about a thousand meters further up.

So, Chen Yang led Yang Ruoxi, and they soon arrived at the entrance of the second cave.

“Rest for a while, or go straight in?”

Chen Yang asked Yang Ruoxi for her opinion.

Already sweating from just coming out, Yang Ruoxi didn’t even think about it and chose to go right in.

“Alright, let’s make it quick and get in and out to have lunch sooner.”

Chen Yang laughed, then they both entered the cave together.