It's a love rival!

When Qi An came back after answering the phone, his expression was not very good.

In the entire No. [-] camp, there was a restless atmosphere.

Everyone's satellite phone came and went, and every team leader looked a little bit bitter.

The mountain wind at night rolled up the ice particles on the ground and made the tent rattle.

Han Yu and the others waited for Qi An to come back, and when they saw his more serious expression than usual, they immediately realized that they were afraid that things might change.

"Brother Qi, what's the matter?" Han Yu was the first to ask this question, and Sister Fang and Xiao Shan cast worried glances at the same time.

"The news from the mountain," Qi An said with a sullen face, "the wind might increase tomorrow."

Such an ever-changing weather change caught everyone by surprise.

"Master, then shall we go up tomorrow?" Xiao Shan pointed at the key point as soon as he opened his mouth - will the climbing plan change because of this?

Han Yu couldn't help but feel his heart tighten.

For Hanyu, this climb was full of twists and turns.

Before departure, the team leader was temporarily replaced.

Arrived all the way to the base camp, started adaptive training, and suffered from diarrhea.

Finally, he begged Brother Qi to give him another chance—and now he encountered such a strong wind again.

He waited anxiously for Qi An's decision.

While waiting with bated breath, Han Yu didn't know if it was his own illusion, but Han Yu felt that Qi An took a deep look at him.

At this moment, he was waiting for Qi An's final decision with longing eyes.

Qi An couldn't help but cast a glance at Han Yu just now - he could see that Han Yu still wanted to go up with just this one glance.

Sister Fang has prepared for this for a long time, and her physical fitness has passed the test.

Qi An and Xiao Shan stayed on the snow-capped mountains all year round, so this wind was nothing to them.

In this four-person team, in terms of physical fitness and experience, Han Yu is probably the only one who is most likely to have problems.

However, he really wanted to go up.

Climbing to this nearby snow peak, he will be able to solve the final mystery - what is waiting for him there?

After hesitating for a long time, Qi An's thin lips still spit out the words that are no different from the rest of his life to Han Yu: "Tomorrow's plan remains the same, first check the weather in the morning, decide when to go, take a rest in c3, and stay in c4 at night camping."

Xiao Shan glanced at his master in some puzzlement, but this time, he wisely did not speak.

Ms. Fang may not feel deeply about Qi An's special care for Han Yu, but Xiao Shan feels it very clearly.

Xiao Shan was born under Mount Everest.

The Sherpas who have lived here for generations, since the climbers successfully challenged the top of the world under the leadership and help of Sherpas for the first time, they have opened up a unique way to work——

Their job is to deliver supplies, lay ropes, and accompany climbers on the mountain.

For Sherpas, the mountains are their closest existence and the capital they rely on for survival.

If he hadn’t met Qi from China, Xiao Shan’s life would have been no different from his ancestors——

Walking on the road to work with the highest altitude in the world, for the sake of the family's livelihood, at any time to bear the risk of possible death.

Qi'an discovered Xiaoshan and thought he might be the next great talent in climbing.

This ignorant boy who grew up here has a "master" with a good reputation inexplicably.

Qi An taught all his climbing experience, and often took Xiaoshan to climb mountains all over the world, and let him join his commercial climbing team.

For the first time, Xiaoshan saw a bigger world beyond the mountain-the meaning of life is not just climbing.

Qi An is calm, rigorous, restrained, and self-disciplined, and has always been Xiao Shan's most admired object.

But now, in the face of Han Yu's various requests, Qi An's coldness and rationality seem to be gradually collapsing.

Xiao Shan thought of what Qi An had said about his youth, and also remembered the complicated look in his eyes when he looked at Han Yu's jade pendant, as well as his various abnormal reactions recently.

All of this seems to point to an impossible answer.

Koyama sighed secretly.

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The second day was indeed very windy.

The strong wind howled all night, and the tent poles were blown to some extent, but after the sun came out, after nine o'clock, the wind began to weaken.

The other teams began to discuss whether they should continue to go up, and the team leaders frowned.

But in the end, more than half of the teams still chose to move forward.

After all, everyone has been preparing for this climb for a long time, and finally waited for the moment of reaching the summit—half the way, and most of the clients were unwilling to give up.

What if, after c4, the wind weakens tomorrow?

With such expectations, people continue to climb.

Pure white snow.

Huge peaks in the distance.

Between this long mountain range, tiny people migrate like ants.

A few hours later, we arrived at c3. After a short rest, everyone began to change the jumpsuits.

Seeing Han Yu putting on his down jacket clumsily by himself, Qi An came over to zip him up in silence, and adjusted his straps and buckles smoothly.

The two were very close.

Qi An's expression was quite focused, and when he adjusted the straps, his outstretched hand was almost embracing Han Yu in his arms.

Zi An bit his lower lip, trying to keep his movements within the range of restraint and courtesy.

In fact, it is quite normal for climbers to help each other, and these physical contacts occur.

This kind of careful avoidance, on the contrary, highlights a bit of strange deliberation.

Xiao Shan checked Fang Jie's equipment on the other side.

This corner is now neglected.

Nowhere in the body is really touching together.

But it seems to be more heart-shattering than hugging with all your strength.

Qi An's slender fingers looked particularly good against the orange jumpsuit.

Han Yu didn't dare to look directly into his eyes, and tilted his head a little uncomfortably.

Is it because the altitude has risen to 7290 meters?

Han Yu only felt that his breathing was a little difficult.

Rapid heartbeat.Oxygen supply is reduced.

How did altitude sickness come so late.

The brain seems to be getting too little oxygen, and it feels a little dizzy.

He shook his head vigorously, trying to wake himself up.

In exchange for Qi An's puzzled look.

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When they arrived at c4, it was already late.

It is now March 5th.

Tomorrow afternoon, we may start to climb to the summit.

Not as excited as I imagined.

In fact, at the c7900 camp at 4 meters, the reason why Hanyu tossed and turned was not the upcoming summit.

The sky full of stars seems to be within reach.

The tent that was still lit in the middle of the night meant that Qi An hadn't slept yet.

Get along day and night for a month.

Irregular heartbeat when near this man.

Han Yu seemed to understand what emotion this implied.

Thinking of what Xiao Shan once mentioned, Qi An's "girl he likes".Han Yu's heart was a little blocked.

Try to get rid of all distracting thoughts - what I have to do now is to have a good rest!

Time gradually passed to 5 pm on May 14th.

The wind speed slowly decreases.

After stepping up to the 8000-meter zone, everything went very smoothly.

The holy mountain has finally begun to show tenderness to the climbers, the golden sun is pouring down, and the wind is almost no longer blowing.

However, the higher you climb, the greater the load on your body.

Han Yu finally realized the power of the "death zone"—the brain was working very slowly, moving forward almost mechanically.

He couldn't even speak—the altitude was too high, and the oxygen-deprived brain could not support more complex thinking, and his thinking seemed to be frozen by the temperature of minus [-] degrees, and only instinct was left to support himself.

The last section of the climb to the top is a bit difficult. The road to the top is only 40 centimeters wide, but there are cliffs on both sides. If people who are extremely tired accidentally slip down, they will end up with no bones left.

Qi An had already led Sister Fang to the summit first, and after letting Xiao Shan accompany him down, he quickly turned back to look for Han Yu.

On the way forward, they have encountered one after another climbers returning to the summit.

An uncontrollable excitement filled his tired face.

At 8600 meters, the wind started to get stronger, and Qi An's face became more and more serious.

The last 200 meters are really like an insurmountable moat.

Time seems to have passed a century.

"Hello, Qi? Where are you!!" The satellite phone call from the base camp was very anxious.

"We are at 8790 meters, what happened?" Qi An had an ominous premonition.

"The meteorological agency has detected changes in the clouds, and the wind is getting stronger. I don't know what the weather will be like afterwards, so retreat!" The people over there spoke very quickly, "Qi, why are you climbing so slowly this time? Withdrew."

"Okay, I see," Qi An asked Sister Fang calmly, "My apprentice, Xiao Shan, where are they?"

"They're with Song from China right now," flipping through the records quickly, "about 8300."

"Thank you!" Qi An felt a little relieved, "We will evacuate as soon as possible."

"Listen, we can't go any higher." Qi An grabbed Han Yu's arm.

Han Yu stared back at him blankly.

"The weather is getting worse. You may be able to climb to the top, but you may not have the strength to go down." Qi An's tone was hurried, with unconcealable worry, "I can't let you continue to take risks like this."

The distance didn't advance very far, but the mountains started to snow.

The wind was blowing with snowflakes--at this height, a blizzard would be a nightmare!

However, there are only the last 60 meters left from the summit!

Only 60 meters left.

Han Yu knew in his heart that going up was the safest way for him.

Once he reaches the summit successfully, he will be able to complete this task, and he will be safe—according to the mysterious voice, he will jump to the next world.

Otherwise, after the one-year period expires, he who fails to complete the task will face an unknown ending.

Han Yu's eyes revealed a little unwillingness - the summit is so close, but at this moment it is like a moat.

Seeing Han Yu's silence, Qi An quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

They were indeed not far from the summit.

But the Hillary Step at 8790 is a famous existence on the climbing route on the southern slope of Mount Everest.

This nearly vertical boulder brought a greater test for the next climb.

It will take another hour.In order to truly reach the peak of 8848.

"If you really want to go," Qi An spoke slowly after consideration, "I can accompany you up and let our Sherpas withdraw first."

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