In the end, Su Qing was unable to have dinner in Uncle Sangji's yurt.

The villagers of Xiuma Village are extremely hospitable. In recent years, there have been no outsiders coming to the village. It can be said that Su Qing is the only guest who has come to Xiuma Village in recent years. In order to express sincere welcome to the guests, the chief of Xiuma Village decided to hold a bonfire dinner in the evening to welcome Su Qing's arrival.

The location of the bonfire dinner was set on an open space next to Xiuma Village. Next to a large bonfire were various roasted mutton and beef, as well as tsampa, cheese cakes, cheese, barley wine... it was full.

In order to express their welcome to Su Qing, the villagers took out their best food to entertain Su Qing, allowing Su Qing to truly feel the enthusiasm of the villagers of Xiuma Village and receive the most sincere blessings from the elders of Xiuma Village.

"Su Qing, please try it. This cheese cake is made by Aunt Gam. It tastes really good." Zhuoma took a piece of cheese cake and handed it to Su Qing, saying with a smile.

"Okay." Su Qing took it with a smile, took a bite, and immediately opened her eyes wide: "It's delicious."

"Yeah, Aunt Gam's cheese cake is the best." A girl of similar age next to her said to Su Qing with a smile.

Su Qing nodded with a smile.

After dinner, the villagers sang and danced around the campfire. Su Qing danced with them for a while, then sat aside and talked to Zhuoma in a low voice.

After a while, the village chief of Xiuma Village came over with the help of his grandson: "Su girl, I heard from Sangji that you are going to Xiqing Mountain tomorrow?"

"Yes." The village chief of Xiuma Village is not young anymore, he is already in his sixties or seventies. Su Qing respects this kind village chief very much, so she quickly responded and helped him sit down.

"This is for you." The village chief of Xiuma Village handed a small cloth bag to Su Qing: "It's some animal repellent powder. Although it may not have any effect on large wild animals, it is still effective for some snakes, insects, mosquitoes and ants. Take it with you. Since you are going into the mountains as a little girl, don't go too deep, otherwise it will be really dangerous."

When the chief of Xiuma Village said this, there was a hint of sadness in his eyes. Although there was only the light of the campfire at night, Su Qing could still see it clearly.

"Don't worry, Grandpa Village Chief, I will be careful." Su Qing did not refuse the kindness of the village chief of Xiuma Village and took the cloth bag.

"Okay, okay." Seeing Su Qing accept the cloth bag, the village chief of Xiuma Village smiled and said, "When you come out of Xiqing Mountain and come to the village again, we will celebrate for you again."

"Okay." Su Qing nodded with a smile.

"Okay, you young people can chat, I'll go back first."

"Okay, take care, village chief grandpa."

After the village chief of Xiuma Village left, Su Qing asked Zhuoma in a low voice: "Excuse me, why did I feel that the village chief was a little sad just now?"

"Alas." Zhuoma sighed softly and whispered to Su Qing: "The village chief's second son disappeared in Xiqing Mountain and has never been found."

"Entered the mountains?" Su Qing asked.

"Yes." Zhuoma said, "Life was hard in the past few years. Our village is far from the county town, and everyone has little money. If it weren't for the cattle and sheep that every household has, I'm afraid we would have had trouble even getting food."

Su Qing didn't say anything and listened quietly to what Zhuoma said.

Zhuoma continued, "Three years ago, the village chief grandfather fell seriously ill. He was sent to the hospital and spent a lot of money but could not be cured, so he had to return home. The village chief grandfather was fine, thinking that he was old and that birth, aging, illness and death were common. But the village chief grandfather's second son, Uncle Jiamu, refused to give up and insisted on going to Xiqing Mountain to look for medicinal herbs. But who knew that he never came back after that trip."

"Later, the village chief's illness miraculously recovered, but because Uncle Jiamu disappeared, his health was not as good as before, and he needed someone to support him when he walked. Over the years, there has been no news about Uncle Jiamu, so everyone thought that Uncle Jiamu should be gone."

Zhuoma talked about the past of the village with some sadness and a low tone.

"Yes." Another girl who was about the same age as Su Qing said, "Grandpa Village Chief has been blaming himself for the past few years. He thinks that if it weren't for his illness, Uncle Jiamu wouldn't have risked entering Xiqing Mountain. If he hadn't entered Xiqing Mountain, Uncle Jiamu would still be fine now."

It is a sad thing that an elderly father lost his son, and Su Qing could only sigh along with him.

Zhuoma added: "So, my father is very worried about you going into Xiqing Mountain. In fact, I also think that as a girl, there is no need for you to go into Xiqing Mountain just to collect herbs. Even if you want to go, don't go alone. It's too dangerous."

"It's okay. I've taken precautions. Nothing will happen. Just wait for me to come back." Su Qing said to Zhuoma with a smile.

Because of the talk about Jiamu, the atmosphere became a little depressing. Zhuoma was afraid of affecting Su Qing's mood, so she hurriedly told Su Qing many interesting stories.

The bonfire dinner lasted until late at night before everyone dispersed. Su Qing stayed at Zhuoma's house for one night, and the next day she said goodbye to Zhuoma's family and prepared to go into Xiqing Mountain. Before entering the mountain, Su Qing left the reward to Zhuoma's family, and also gave Uncle Sangji some White Rabbit milk candy and brown sugar, asking Uncle Sangji to distribute them to the villagers. Uncle Sangji could not refuse, so he had to accept it, and repeatedly told Su Qing to be careful in the mountains.

Su Qing agreed.

Uncle Sangji sent Su Qing to the foot of Xiqing Mountain, watched Su Qing go into the mountain, and then returned to the village.

Xiqing Mountain at the end of November is as beautiful as a painting!

At this time of year, the emerald green of the mountains has gradually transitioned to yellow, red or brown, which is colorful, gorgeous and beautiful. The fallen leaves cover the paths in the mountains. At first glance, there is a sense of tranquility and desolation.

Su Qing walked in it, looking at the squirrels occasionally jumping between the branches, and couldn't help but take a deep breath. She didn't know if it was because Xiqing Mountain was at a higher altitude, but Su Qing felt that the spiritual energy here was much richer than that of Dahu Mountain.

Before, when Su Qing was in the ancient forest of Dahu Mountain, although she stayed in that ancient forest for nearly a week, perhaps because more spiritual energy was needed to upgrade from the fifth level to the sixth level, Su Qing did not successfully upgrade her supernatural power to the sixth level, and she did not even feel the barrier of the sixth level.

However, today, after arriving at Xiqing Mountain and just half a day into the mountain, Su Qing felt that her supernatural power seemed to have reached the sixth level.

Su Qing was delighted. If that was the case, then this time in Xiqing Mountain, she should be able to advance to the sixth level of wood-related abilities.

The sixth-level wood-related ability, she had never achieved it in her previous life. She never thought that after her rebirth, her wood-related ability would reach a new level.

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