Chapter 80

"Sorry to bother you, but actually, I'm in the tour group and I noticed that your skin is the best. I'm being quite forward, but may I ask how you take care of it?" Sun Jing asked, bringing up the question that had been on her mind. She couldn't believe that a man's skin could be better than all the women's.

Lin Xiao let out a sigh of relief in his heart. I thought I was so charming that it was unbelievable, but it turns out to be this. I can't really answer about skin care, oh well. Lin Xiao thought.

"Don't call me 'you' so formally, it sounds strange. Just call me by my name."

"I don't really know. I just wash my face and brush my teeth normally, I don't use any skincare products or anything like that." Lin Xiao could only answer this way.

"Actually, my family is in the skincare business, so when I saw Mr. Lin's skin, I couldn't help but ask. I'm really sorry for bothering you." Sun Jing apologized again.

"Ah, I see. I'm really sorry, but I can't help you with this." Lin Xiao replied.

"Sorry for the disturbance, really." Sun Jing apologized again and got up to return to her original seat.

It seems that Sun Jing has good manners, but she keeps people at a distance. She looks very approachable, but she always maintains a distance in her heart. Lin Xiao thought.

This little episode during the trip passed, but Sun Hongda started to pester Lin Xiao, coming over to chat whenever he had the chance.

Lin Xiao felt like crying. What did I do? I was fine at home, but now I'm being bothered to death in the tour group because of Taozi's issue.

Finally, the tour guide came back with a fully equipped man and said, "Everyone, let me introduce the man next to me. He is from the Urumqi Mountaineering Association and will be our coach for this climb. He will teach you how to climb."

The man, who looked to be around 27 or 28, a typical Xinjiang native, said, "Climbing requires climbing shoes, crampons, a harness, ascenders, descenders, five carabiners, a prusik rope, an ice axe, a helmet, a down jacket, a sweater, a down suit, waterproof gloves, a wool cap, two pairs of ski goggles, a headlamp, a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, and so on."

The mountaineering coach demonstrated while explaining, showing the group his equipment.

"Don't worry, our company has already reached an agreement with the mountaineering association. They will provide any professional climbing gear you lack. Please follow me now," the tour guide added.

Everyone already had clothes, sleeping bags, and tents, so the rest was provided by the mountaineering association. Everyone was soon loaded up with gear.

The coach began to teach everyone how to use their equipment. The morning passed with the training, and after lunch, the coach ended the basic training and led everyone to the base of a small hill for the next phase of training.

The enthusiasm of the tour group was high, and they moved forward noisily. The coach demonstrated the use of all the tools, and everyone watched as he nimbly reached the top of the small hill in just a few minutes.

Everyone was envious, and at the coach's urging, they began their first climb.

Lin Xiao didn't really care much about climbing. For him, it wasn't much of a challenge, and he could conquer such a small hill in an instant without any tools.

To avoid standing out too much, Lin Xiao climbed the hill with everyone else.

Lin Xiao focused most of his attention on the information in his mind, re-reading it over the past few days.

Lin Xiao finally discovered the hidden gems in the information. All the rare flowers and herbs had their general locations marked, but Lin Xiao had never paid attention to this before. He only checked the information in his mind after encountering one by chance.

Now, Lin Xiao was browsing through the information about rare flowers and herbs that grow in snowy or cold climates. There were four such plants, and he read through them carefully.

Snow Toad Grass: As the name suggests, it grows next to snow toads. Its effect is very specific, it is a holy grail for detoxification. It can only grow in cold climates, and the entire plant is as white as snow, with a red line running through the middle of the leaves.

This description already provided a lot of information. First, it can only grow in cold climates. Second, if you find a snow toad, you will definitely find the Snow Toad Grass.

However, snow toads are very rare, so it's a matter of luck.

After reading this, Lin Xiao decided to put it aside for now and look at the others. This one clearly depends on luck, and if it's meant to be, it will happen.

Millennium Ice Lotus: Grows at the peak of a snow mountain, a variant of the ordinary snow lotus after a thousand years of growth. It is a treasure in every part. The lotus can enhance physical strength, and a single petal can make a person immune to cold. Each lotus has sixteen seeds, and one seed can preserve a corpse for a hundred years. The lotus leaves, when ground into powder and mixed with other herbs, become an excellent hemostatic agent. The most effective part is the root of the ice lotus. Swallowing the root can keep a person's injuries from worsening for five hours, providing crucial time for rescue.

Lin Xiao was truly amazed by the Ice Lotus. It was a treasure in every sense, but the "thousand years" part made it almost impossible to find. Unless it grows in a remote and uninhabited area, the chances of finding it are even smaller than the Snow Toad Grass.

Snow Melt Grass: This herb grows in places where water and fire meet, commonly found on frozen volcanoes. It is a low-level rare herb with the sole effect of treating high blood pressure and low blood sugar. Long-term use can balance the body and keep it in a healthy state.

Hmm, this one is good. I might be able to find it this time. Among these, the Snow Melt Grass is the most common and easiest to find. Lin Xiao thought.

Ice Fruit: This is a special type of rare herb, naturally grown without roots. The Ice Fruit is formed from a block of ice that has remained frozen for ten thousand years, with the essence of the ice condensed into a fruit the size of an apple. It is a top-tier rare herb, extremely rare and hard to find. It can allow an ordinary person to control ice and snow.

"Whoa." Lin Xiao inhaled sharply at the last description. Although it didn't seem particularly outstanding, the ability to let an ordinary person control ice and snow was a huge deal. It was more terrifying than any other rare herb he had seen before. Lin Xiao swallowed hard, acknowledging the power of this top-tier item.

PS: New author, seeking collections and recommendations.

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