Chapter 474 Hiking Adventure
Chapter 474 Hiking Adventure
The following day, at the Silver Sand Valley Scenic Area in Snow City.
A light mist lingered in the forest in the early morning, and the preparation area for hiking was already full of tourists waiting to set off.
People were either yawning as they packed their gear or carefully reading the hiking instructions and equipment list, not daring to make the slightest mistake.
"Please check the battery level and working status of your personal alarms. This is an important device to ensure everyone's safety."
Not far away, the tour guide was giving a presentation to each tourist who was about to depart, and everyone listened attentively.
Nanjia fish is no exception.
The catgirl was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with a hooded jacket over it and a woolen hat on top of her head, with two raised gaps left for her ears. It looked like an outfit that was perfect for a hike.
The golden fox girl beside her, who was still half asleep, was dressed similarly, except she was missing a hat.
"Tianqing, I'll carry these heavy ones."
"Hmm...uh...sleepy..."
"Now is not the time to be sleepy, let's perk up and get our gear ready."
Nan Jiayu chuckled and poked the fox's ears. The fluffy ears immediately stood up, but the fox itself still looked sleepy and droopy.
"Okay...then I'll carry this and this..."
Two little heads huddled together in front of the open backpack, chattering away as they assigned their respective items.
"Sister Jiayu and Sister Tianqing, they both look very professional."
Lin Muyao stood not far away, organizing the various equipment in her backpack, and curiously watched the cat and fox sticking together inseparable in the distance.
"Hmm?...Oh, you mean Sister Jiayu?"
Nan Xiaofeng was checking the outdoor rations for the hike when he heard Lin Muyao say that. He glanced at her and didn't find it strange.
"Mu Yao, do you know that when Jia Yu was studying in Shanghai, she participated in a mountaineering team and climbed two or three snow-capped mountains without any equipment?"
"Wow! Sister Jiayu is that amazing?!"
"Of course!"
When talking about his older sister's abundant energy and physical fitness, Nan Xiaofeng couldn't help but show a proud expression, even though this physical fitness was often used to beat him up.
Nan Xiaofeng and his two companions were the first to finish preparing and embarked on their treasure hunt on foot with their map in hand.
Next up was Su Tianqing, who had just woken up from her sleepiness, and Nan Jiayu, who was quite efficient and experienced. The two of them walked onto the trail chatting and laughing.
Grey Wolf grabbed Burn Mountain, who was about to rush into the woods empty-handed and start having fun, and with his other hand, he grabbed Aurora, who was walking onto the trail without a map. He sighed helplessly.
"I'll look after them. Tao Tao, you... you should go with your sister."
"Don't run away! Xiao Wang, take this bag and the transmitter, and don't stray too far from me, and Aurora too—"
Watching Fei Yelan lead the two of them disappear around the corner of the path, Xia Taotao felt a little lost.
"Looks like the three of us will have to work together."
Jin Lanshuang smiled and turned to look at the two pink-furred rabbit girls beside her.
"I've been here two or three times already. This hiking trail adds some new and interesting activities every year, and the scenery is really nice."
"I see..." Xia Youyou replied hastily.
"Hmm? Youyou, you've never been here before?" Jin Lanshuang asked subconsciously, slightly surprised.
But he quickly realized his companion's family situation, and awkwardly scratched the back of his head, his cheeks slightly red.
"Oh, sorry, sorry, I talked too much. Anyway, let's set off! If we arrive at the campsite around noon today, we might be able to have a hot lunch."
"It's okay, I'm quite interested in this place, it's great to have the opportunity to come and visit."
Xia Youyou didn't pay attention to her companion's words, her tone full of anticipation.
Then, he turned his expectant gaze to Xia Taotao beside him.
"Sister Tao, let's go!"
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Four teams, four different styles.
Nan Xiaofeng and his group walked at the front, and Bai Ling and Yue Tianxin, who had been hiding in the magic space, finally had a chance to come out. The group chatted and laughed as they explored on foot, referring to the map.
When passing by the fun attractions set up on the trail this year, the three of them would also play around with great interest.
Next up is the Cat and Fox Picnic Group:
"Little fish, look, it's an owl!"
The golden-haired fox girl stood by the path, extending her fingers, encased in thick gloves, to point to an owl dozing in a tree branch.
Nan Jiayu looked up and met the sleepy eyes of the owl, blinking her eyes.
"I didn't expect there to be owls in this forest. The ecological environment is pretty good." Nan Jiayu commented.
"Ah, speaking of which, could there be wild foxes or wolves?"
"I heard that the Hero Association has specifically controlled the large carnivores in this area. The S-class hero [Ice Pine] set up a psychic beacon in the central area, and animals like wolves and bears dare not approach it."
Nan Jiayu offered an explanation.
"I see~ Little Fish did her homework! Ah, is that the hiking trail recreation project over there this year? Let's go play there!"
As for the third group...
"It's a squirrel!"
Wang Xiaowang walked in front and saw a squirrel perched on a tree by the roadside. Curious, he went closer to it.
"Little Wang, you can't go catching squirrels!"
"Woof!"
Fei Yelan's call scared away the squirrel, and Wang Xiaowang immediately wagged his tail and trotted back, but then quickly became interested in a patch of snow that had not yet melted.
Aurora strolled peacefully along the trail, her steps light, as if she had entered a state of ethereal tranquility, listening to the quiet, distant sounds from the woods.
Golden hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her deep blue eyes seemed to pierce through the dense forest before her, gazing into the secluded depths of the woods.
Fei Yelan felt that Aurora was somewhat like an elf girl from a story, both in appearance and demeanor.
"...The environment here reminds me of the fjords of Norway."
Aurora suddenly spoke up,
"But this grove is quieter, and more...vast."
"Is that so?"
Fei Yelan didn't quite understand these things. She looked back at the trail winding into the depths of the forest and the backs of a few scattered hikers.
...But where exactly is the treasure of the previous magical girl?
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"The specific contents of the treasure..."
Jin Lanshuang leaned on her hiking stick, looked back at Xia Taotao who had raised the question, and pondered for a moment while pinching her chin.
"As far as I know, no one has ever claimed to have found the treasure, but Kalia said that everyone who finds the treasure should keep it a secret, so I don't know what the truth is."
"That's actually true."
Xia Taotao nodded and replied.
When there are many people around, Rabbit will suffer from social anxiety and cyberbullying, but once there are fewer people or when they talk about topics they like, Xia Taotao will immediately become a chatterbox.
"If someone has found treasure, but has strictly adhered to Kalia's request, then no one will announce that they have found treasure."
"But how could those adventure video bloggers on social media platforms be so tight-lipped? That's actually a bit strange."
Hearing her sister say this, Xia Youyou nodded in agreement.
After all, video platforms have no shortage of streamers eager to gain attention, and "[Magical Girl Kalia's Treasure]" is a well-known adventure project and gimmick, naturally attracting their attention.
There were even adventure streamers filming videos not far away.
Judging from their lines during filming, they had been exploring Silver Sand Valley for three or four years in a row, but had never found any treasure.
If someone really found it, how could no one have posted it? That's the biggest question.
"……call."
Xia Youyou sighed softly, unnoticed by anyone.
Whether there's treasure or not, I'm already very content as long as I can be with Sister Tao Tao.
Being with Sister Tao Tao is the most precious treasure.
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