Spirit Stone Hunter

The car drove for nearly an hour and a half before leaving the urban area of ​​Hexi City.When we reached the outskirts of the city, a large field appeared in front of us.

In fact, these farmlands are not planted with the vegetables and grains that are needed daily, but medicinal materials or some special expensive fruits and vegetables that can only be cultivated in the open air.And it is impossible to waste a large area of ​​land to plant more crops. Of course, Ma Xiaotian has never seen what the real planting space looks like. Anyway, what he watched on TV were all tall buildings, and then one floor after another. He planted many things one by one, and many of them were grown without soil. He felt that he didn't have such a down-to-earth feeling that made him feel at ease.So even though he knew that these fields were not crops, he still had a feeling of returning home, the home that had long since ceased to exist in his previous life.

Sensing that Ma Xiaotian suddenly stopped speaking, Zhan Jiu leaned over and took a look worriedly.Ma Xiaotian noticed his movement and turned to look at him curiously: "Why?"

Wen Tao laughed first. "Come on. I'll switch seats with him." Saying that he stood up, and sat down on the side of Zhan Jiu.It is approved that the car can seat eight people, but of course it is more than enough for only five people.

Ma Xiaotian blushed a little, but when Zhan Jiu sat beside him, he really felt a sense of security, and his body leaned unnaturally towards him.When they found out, the two were already close.He subconsciously turned his head to look out the window.

Zhan Jiu really smiled, the sweet feeling in his heart was strange and wonderful. "What are you looking at? No more talking."

It was only then that Ma Xiaotian realized why Zhan Jiu looked at him specially just now. Indeed, he had been chattering endlessly before, and didn't stop until he saw the field. "I'm tired. I can't always say that you will have tinnitus."

Wen Tao burst out laughing at that moment.Ying Feng handed him a bag of candies: "You can't be without something in your mouth."

Now Ma Xiaotian smiled.Because after getting in the car, Wen Tao took out a pack of snacks.It is a compressed dry food made of grains, vegetables and fruits, but he eats it as biscuits.He said to himself, he just ate, and he didn't forget to chat with himself after eating well.That pack was just eaten. "Brother Wen, why do you love to eat so much?" Although I also like to eat, but only if I am full or not hungry.For snacks or something, he had no idea in his two lifetimes.

Wen Tao took the candy without any restraint: "When I was young, my parents went to work and forgot me at home. I was hungry all day and night. After that, I started to like to hoard all kinds of food and always wanted to eat. My parents never cared about how much I ate because they felt guilty. Fortunately, I am the type that will not gain weight no matter what I eat, otherwise they must be very sad. Hahahaha."

Ma Xiaotian also laughed out loud. "That's right for you to say that. How many people envy you to be able to eat without getting fat. Many people in the school are all focused on losing weight, but they end up gaining weight even without eating. It's very strange."

Wen Tao seemed to have found a confidant, and nodded face-to-face: "Yes! They also said that I was strange. I also exercise, and it is not in vain to work out for two hours a day. By the way, you should also insist on exercising every day. Spirit stone hunter, this is very important. Besides, look at your Zhan Jiu's physique..." After finishing speaking, he smiled cheaply.

Ma Xiaotian didn't understand at first, he was stunned for a moment, and then he glanced at Zhan Jiu who was looking at him with a smile on his face, he immediately reacted, and then became furious. "Hey! Don't talk nonsense! Ban you for an hour!"

Because they set off at noon, the sun had already set by the Chestnut Mountain Tunnel.

The Lishan Tunnel is the only way for Hexi City to go to the wild. It is excavated according to the direction of natural caves and artificially.The whole journey is limited to speed, and it will take at least [-] hours to complete the journey.It stretches almost half the length of the mountain range.This is also the shortest route into Beiguan Forest.Of course it is also possible to hike across from Chestnut Hill, but no one would choose to do that.Even though there were no ferocious beasts on Chestnut Mountain, ordinary people were not allowed to pass through the several peaks full of rocky cliffs.Even Quebec's incarnate armor is not suitable for passage.It is even called a long-distance vehicle, which is an impossible task.

There are only six rows of lanes side by side in the tunnel, which is not as spacious as the main roads in the urban area. In fact, there are not many vehicles coming and going. After all, there are only a few people with special jobs who go out of the city. Those who go on business trips to other provinces and cities do not drive by themselves.

Although the brightness of the light was almost the same as that of the daytime, Ma Xiaotian, who was entering the tunnel for the first time, was not used to the feeling of not being able to see the sun. The longer the time, the more depressed he felt.

Wen Tao handed him two pieces of lemon candy. "Put this in your mouth, it tastes in your mouth, and you won't think about it. I also felt this way when I came out for the first time. I heard from my dad that Chestnut Mountain has also detected mineral veins before, but some of them were mined. It is a crushing waste mine, and there are very few mine sources. It will be discarded. But it may still have some impact on us spirits. But it doesn’t matter, just get used to it.”

Ma Xiaotian put the sugar in his mouth, the sweet and sour taste was really good. "So that's the case. Then you will feel this way when you enter the mining area?"

Wen Tao nodded: "Yes. In different mining areas, everyone feels different after the spirit enters. Especially in new mines, some veins have a large radiation area after being excavated, and the spirit will have a close contact. But usually in such a situation, there is no need for a spirit stone hunter to come forward, the mine owner will dig out and sell it himself. Only some ore pockets, or spirit stone mines with many inclusions, are the most popular spirit stone hunters. Of course The most popular one is definitely jade identification. Even if half of the mine is sometimes exposed, it is unknown what is in the other half.”

Ma Xiaotian narrowed his eyes when he thought of the jade jewelry and pendants he had seen. "Actually, these spirit stones look really good when made into jewelry. After absorbing the spirit energy, the appearance of the waste stone remains unchanged. Why don't people like it?"

Wen Tao replied: "Because those who wear those spirit stone decorations are rich people, why would they wear waste stones? More people prefer to use the shape armor pendants as decorations, that's why there are so many people in the shape armor project I like it. After all, anyone can learn it. By the way, Xiaofeng showed me the photos of your works. They are really beautiful. If they are made of spirit stones instead of waste stones, there is another special Sell ​​it where it’s sold, and it’ll be a good price.”

Ma Xiaotian sighed: "I left a blood-red agate ring in a store before school started, and there is no news of it being sold. There is no news on the Internet either."

Wen Tao smiled: "Xiaofeng told me. The place you put it in is wrong. That's it. My family has a Lingshi finished product store, but it's in the capital, and I just plan to develop a branch in Hexi City recently. When the store opens, You can pack up what you made and put it in my shop. Put light and shadow on it, put it in a beautiful box, and then write the words handcrafted, unique, etc. Guaranteed to have a market! I know people who have money and nowhere to spend it What mentality!"

When it comes to making money, there is nothing Ma Xiaotian cares about more.So his eyes lit up and he started discussing with Wen Tao.This made Zhan Jiu a little anxious, and in the end he had no choice but to change places with Wen Tao again.His expression made Huo Congting and Ying Feng really dumbfounded.

It was exactly [-]:[-] in the afternoon, and their car arrived at the rest area of ​​the Chestnut Hill Tunnel.

The seating area is actually quite large.There are about 50 parking spaces, and there are hotels and supply stations on the side.Of course, there are some small shops, but the shops are very small. After getting off the bus, they look more like small shops selling souvenirs in tourist attractions.But Ma Xiaotian is still quite interested.

Huo Congting's other resident named An Yong went to check in for accommodation.The other eight people were taken to the only restaurant by that man named Zhao Shu.

Everyone ordered what they liked when ordering.Ma Xiaotian ordered two vegetarian dishes.Mai Na, who was sitting not far from his right, frowned: "Why do you order so little, and it's still plain?"

Ma Xiaotian was instinctively a little nervous. "I'm used to eating these."

Mai Na took the menu and ordered another garlic fish ball and a cup of chocolate milk tea. "The rest is all physical work. If you don't have physical strength, you will be slowed down. All these will be eaten."

Uh... Ma Xiaotian was a little dizzy.Doesn't the senior sister have opinions on herself?Why do you suddenly care about your diet?

Seeing Ma Xiaotian looking at him, he still looked puzzled.Mina was a little embarrassed. "What are you looking at? Eat even if you don't want to! I'm a senior sister, so you have to listen to me. Teacher's students are not only top-notch in appraisal ability, but also in top-notch physical fitness."

Ma Xiaotian smiled.Then he nodded vigorously: "Yes! Senior sister ordered, I will definitely eat it!" But even though he said so, he was still quite puzzled.But it is said that women have needles in the bottom of their hearts, he really doesn't understand.

Wen Tao on the side touched his nose, always feeling that he was a villain for nothing.But he was really not sure what the eldest lady was thinking.This thought came out once, who knows what it was thought of again, anyway, it is good that she can care about Ma Xiaotian.

Zhan Jiu didn't care about Mai Na's attitude.On the contrary, he was very concerned about letting Ma Xiaotian eat more.So when the food was served, he personally sliced ​​the barbecue for Ma Xiaotian.Also cut up endlessly. "You have to eat them all too."

Ma Xiaotian felt like crying. "It's not that I don't want to eat. But my stomach is still an ordinary human!"

Ying Feng hurried to help: "He really can't eat that much."

Mai Na frowned: "Then pretend it and save it for eating on the road."

Ma Xiaotian acted as if he had received the decree of pardon: "That's right, that's right, Senior Sister is right!"

Then Mai Na suddenly looked at Wen Tao: "But don't be snatched away by this person. He won't be able to survive if he leaves."

Wen Tao immediately put down his chopsticks: "Hey! How can you expose your shortcomings, a woman?!"

Mina watched Wen Tao's fury, and immediately raised her eyebrows with a smile, looking provocative.Then he ate the food in front of him happily.The movements are so graceful.

Huo Congting has a big head.So these two people feel so noisy.

They had just finished their meal, and the ten of them planned to go back to the guest room to rest.As soon as he walked out of the restaurant, a person walked up to him.

This person has dark skin and small eyes, but he is neatly dressed and looks shrewd.He came over and took a palm-sized rough stone in his hand, and he saw Mina at first glance.After all, the only women who come out with the spirit stone hunting team are spirit stone appraisers.Female Quebecs would not join the hunting team. Apart from the fact that there were not many female Quebecs, most of them would be engaged in guarding or medical work in the city.So he decided that among these people, Mai Na must be a Lingshi appraiser. "This beauty is a great appraiser at first glance. I have a few high-quality spirit stones here. Have you ever been interested in seeing them?"

Mina has seen this kind of thing several times, and she is no stranger to it.But Wen Tao was so sour just now, she was in a good mood, so she reached out and took the rough stone.

The warm feeling of the tentacles gave her an idea.This spirit stone should be agate and crystal inside.The outer layer is lava inclusions, but because of the size, neither crystal nor agate will be too big.No matter how smooth the skin is, the value will not be too high.So she handed it to Ma Xiaotian: "Try what this is."

Ma Xiaotian hesitated for a moment, but still took the spirit stone.In his hand, the stone suddenly seemed to be stabbed by something, and his hand shook so that the stone fell to the ground, but he held it firmly, knowing that if the spirit stone fell, he would have to pay for it, so he would be safe. Living.But the uncomfortable feeling persisted.He frowned naturally. "Senior sister, I can't say this well, but it's not very comfortable."

Mina was a little surprised, what does it mean to be uncomfortable?At the same time, Zhan Jiu noticed a trace of dodge in this man's eyes.He immediately raised his vigilance.He took out the spirit stone from Ma Xiaotian's hand and returned it to the man. "Get your fake and get out!"