Chapter 1 of 100

Chapter 1

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Qi Ping felt that none of this was what he had hoped for; it even made him feel as if his values had been completely overturned, and he truly could not bear it.

When he was a child, watching TV, he saw Bao Qingtian. At that time, Qi Ping did not fully understand, but he knew that Bao Qingtian was a good person, a great figure praised by the people. So, Qi Ping was inspired; he wanted to become a person like Bao Qingtian.

Serving the people, upholding justice, avenging the wronged, and eliminating evil...

So, Qi Ping studied law, hoping that one day he could become a remarkable person, a Qi Qingtian.

After graduating from university, Qi Ping indeed joined a very good law firm. Although he was just a small assistant at the time, he felt that he was getting a little closer to his grand goal.

But looking back at the past two years, what had he seen? What had he experienced? The famous lawyer, who was originally thought to be very reputable, was actually more often working for the rich and powerful. Busy collecting information, busy exploiting legal loopholes; this was not upholding justice, this was desecrating the law.

Moreover, sometimes the law seemed to be just a piece of paper, a plaything for the rich and powerful. Clearly, many of the powerful people were not punished as they should be; for them, the law was more like a protective umbrella.

Qi Ping felt that all of this completely made him unable to accept it. He felt that his ideals should not be like this. Although he had grown up and was no longer as idealistic as before, thinking that Bao Qingtian was the most remarkable person, he really did not want to stay here anymore. He really did not want to continue seeing these things.

So, he decided to quit. Since this was not his ideal, he might as well leave. Although it seemed to be a very good job, the somewhat emotional Qi Ping felt that he needed to do what he liked. His heart was too tired, so he needed to relax and find his true self.

"Mom, don't worry. There's no problem with the job. I don't want to stay there anymore. How can I put it? One of the cases I'm handling is about helping someone with a divorce, thinking about how to get all the family's joint property for themselves. I'm really tired of it. I'm only twenty-four, but in the past two years, I've seen too many dark things. I need to relax."

Lying in a small hotel, Qi Ping was on the phone with his family, reporting some of the situations.

"Don't worry. I'm going on a trip. I just needed to get out and walk around because my mood was bad. This is actually good for me." Qi Ping still felt warm. Although his parents were just ordinary farmers, they were always the most supportive of him. They were the most sincere, knowing that some things could be avoided to keep a clear conscience.

In the past two days, Qi Ping had felt the concern of his family. His parents had always been worried about him. He thought that his brother, who had already started a family, would have less contact with him, but his brother called him every day to chat and comfort him. Blood is thicker than water, and this made Qi Ping notice more things he had not paid attention to before.

"Bro, I've told you many times, my mental strength is very strong. This little thing doesn't affect me. If it comes to it, I can just find a new job. I was just a small assistant there. Now, with my education and qualifications, finding a job at a small law firm shouldn't be a problem. If not, I can take the civil service exam."

With a large backpack, Qi Ping set off.

"The civil service exam isn't easy these days. I'm relieved that you're okay. I won't talk to you much; explain clearly to Dad and Mom. You've always been a worry since you were young. I didn't understand before, but now that my nephew is born, I realize how hard it is for Dad and Mom." Qi Ping's brother, Qi Lei, also sighed in relief. He was proud that his brother was a top university graduate and worked at a famous law firm, but now it didn't matter. He knew his brother was a free-spirited person.

"I told you, I'm in the Kunlun Mountains now. I'm going to see the charm of the 'Ancestor of All Mountains.' Maybe I'll see a god. If one person attains enlightenment, our whole family will prosper!" Qi Ping's joke was met with the harshest ridicule. So many people in the world want to see a god, but none have the luck.

Of course, Qi Ping did not expect to meet a god. He just wanted to relax. He still had some money in his pocket, which was somewhat embarrassing. Although he was not very happy with his job, he had indeed saved some money. Not rich, but living well.

The Kunlun Mountains are known as the "Ancestor of All Mountains" and the "Land of All Gods." Many ancient myths and legends are associated with the Kunlun Mountains, which are considered the birthplace of the Chinese nation.

Qi Ping felt that he was really being foolish. In the past, he would scold those hikers who went into the mountains without preparation, wasting social resources and even risking their lives. Now, he had impulsively entered the mountains himself, thinking he was well-prepared, but he was far from it.

Idealism can be deadly, and Qi Ping was now in deep trouble because of his idealism.

The mountains here were continuous, with snow-capped peaks standing out. The peaks were towering and majestic, the slopes frozen and snow-covered, and the waist of the mountains shrouded in white clouds. Although the misty clouds looked mysterious and inviting, the climate was cold and humid, the air thin, the ecosystem unique, and the natural scenery spectacular, all of which greatly increased the difficulty.

Qi Ping felt that he was lost. He did not know where he was. Although he had some emergency equipment, it was far from enough. His phone had no signal, leaving him no way to call for help. Now, he could only try to find a way out of these mountains.

He had only planned to walk around the edge of the forest, but without any experience, he got lost. This was not like the small hills in his hometown, where he could easily find his way out. This was real, rugged terrain. So, it was certain that Qi Ping was lost.

"Idealism can be deadly!" Qi Ping looked at the compass again. Now, he could only go forward, "I haven't done anything to offend heaven or earth. I've done some good deeds. I believe I shouldn't die!"

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