Tomb Raider: What the hell is this strange commission?

After all, before everything became clear, there wasn't much to discuss between Zhang Haixing and Chi Yu.

Chi Yu's attitude towards daily life is completely different from what Zhang Haixing is used to, so there is always some strange awkwardness in getting along with her, and this is the same for Chi Yu as well.

So when they finished their discussion about Zhang Haike, the remaining time became difficult to kill. It was rare for the two of them to develop a tacit understanding at this time, and they soon separated.

Until everyone in the tour group gathered together again, Zhang Haixing pretended not to see the accusatory look from Zhang Haike.

The wonderful scenery of the Grand Canyon made for a fulfilling day for the group, but Boss Zhao was still worried about his nephew who had been missing for a long time. On the way back, he and Liang Zhao stopped people to ask about him several times.

There are not Tibetans who can speak Chinese everywhere, and they do not understand Tibetan. If there are no local guides, the negotiations between them will probably not be smooth.

Fortunately, there is no if. Liang Zhao and others followed the guidance of the locals and came to the entrance of a hotel under a snow-capped mountain. There, Boss Zhao found a target with dark skin, but obviously a Han Chinese.

This is also the unified question and answer given by those Tibetans:

"You should ask Chen Xuehan about what happened in the mountains. He is the only one who knows the most about this place."

"Who is Chen Xuehan?"

"Keep walking along this road, and you will see the Lama Temple halfway up the mountain. The owner of the restaurant at the foot of the mountain is Chen Xuehan."

Chen Xuehan heard someone calling his name, so he shifted his attention. He looked at the large team, seemed a little surprised, and asked them what was the matter.

Since the other party did not use the local language, Liang Zhao no longer needed to trouble the guide to relay the message to them and simply described the characteristics of Zhao Xingyang and others to him.

"A few days ago, a group of young people did go into the mountains. Their guide was Aga, and I know the route." Chen Xuehan said, "If you want to find them now, I can take you there as long as the price is right."

Liang Zhao's purpose was clear and the conversation ended quickly. Chen Xuehan then asked them if they needed to rest and eat, and after getting a positive answer, he took them into the hotel.

"You should be the last guests this year."

Chen Xuehan told them: "If we are late, the mountain roads will be inaccessible when the snow falls. It is too dangerous. No one is willing to risk their lives for a little money now."

Although the weather looks good now, nature is always unpredictable and no one can guarantee that their predictions will be accurate.

As it was already late today, Chen Xuehan needed to prepare some things for himself in advance, and Liang Zhao agreed with him to set off the next day.

Before that, they can stay in the Lama temple on the mountain for one night, so that they can set off directly when the sky clears up tomorrow.

"I don't know who told you this, but the masters wouldn't mind if travelers passing by asked them for accommodation."

Chen Xuehan warned them, "I can take you there, but you must not wander around. If you accidentally walk into a place in the temple that you are not allowed to go to, then your journey to find someone will end here."

Everyone responded and went up the mountain with him, but when they really arrived at the place, they were dumbfounded.

Unlike the long stretches of temples that could be seen from afar at the foot of the mountain, the Lama Temple that now appeared before their eyes was far less spectacular than it had been at that time.

Its door looks a bit dilapidated. Not only that, it is also very small. The wooden temple door is only half a person's width, and you can directly see a small courtyard with stone tables, chairs and millstones in it.

The lamas in the courtyard looked at the visitors with calm eyes until Chen Xuehan stepped forward and explained his purpose to them. After getting their approval, he led them into the house and provided them with several rooms.

The members of the tour group spent a peaceful night like this. Except that the temperature on the mountain was much lower than that at the foot of the mountain, there seemed to be nothing worthy of special attention.

Chi Yu sat on the bed with an unopened charcoal stove next to him. The felt with a slight smell was put aside by him. Many things were temporarily replaced with things placed in the system backpack.

This Lama temple was built against the mountain, and many of the rooms inside had no windows. Chi Yu's gaze lingered on the beam next to the mountain wall for a while, and he clicked on the map interface.

The area sign connected to where Chi Yu was was flashing continuously.

[The terrain is changing: Due to unknown factors, the terrain here will change randomly. 】

[Remaining time: 6:59:47]

I don’t know why this thing suddenly went crazy.

Chi Yu looked at the countdown that was constantly decreasing and silently estimated in his mind that when the remaining time returned to zero, it would be exactly three o'clock in the morning.

However, the area that is about to change is not where he is, so he will not be disturbed for the time being. He just doesn't know whether this change is good or bad.

Thinking about the route planning mentioned by Chen Xuehan and Liang Zhao during their discussion, Chi Yu smiled gently.

The countdown disappeared as suddenly as it appeared. As time came to an end, the data streams digitized into nothingness disappeared in the air.

Mountains somewhere roared silently in the night, light-colored eyes opened and closed again in the darkness, and everything happened quietly without anyone noticing.

However, the next morning, before Chi Yu received the result, there was a call from Xie Yuchen.

When the phone rang, Chi Yu thought about whether he should answer the call, or just ignore the call and consider himself as one of the people who had lost the signal in the mountains.

His mind wandered for a moment and then he quickly gave an answer. When the ring rang for the third time, Chi Yu connected the signal to the communicator: "What's the matter?"

Then Xie Yuchen's smiling voice soon sounded over there, and he softly asked him if he would like to attend his birthday party this year.

That's really unfortunate. He is still playing guessing games with others outside. Let's put off the idea of ​​celebrating the child's birthday for now.

Chi Yu thought about it and chose to reject the invitation without hesitation, but Xie Yuchen didn't seem to be in a hurry to hang up the phone. Instead, he started chatting with him about what had happened during this period.

This had nothing to do with business and seemed to be just a casual chat between friends, but before someone came to see Chi Yu, he didn't mind using this to pass the time.

Chi Yu casually talked about his experiences, and suddenly thought that although he would miss Xie Yuchen's birthday party this time, since the other party had invited him, he would have to give a gift out of social etiquette.

What should I give this time?

Steady footsteps sounded in the corridor, light and purposeful.

The other party walked to Chi Yu's door and knocked twice gently.

"Chi Yu, are you awake?"

Chi Yu responded and hung up the phone. He walked out the door and looked at the person who came.

Zhang Haike was waiting for him outside the door. His usual cheerful smile was gone, and he looked a little distressed instead.

"The situation is a bit bad. There was an avalanche outside last night, which just happened to bury the road we took to enter the mountain today."