No matter how much worry and advice there is, it can't stop the steps of leaving.

"Father, Mother, it's about time we leave."

Having glanced at the red sun slowly rising above the clouds in the east, Yang Ruqing turned to Yang Huazhong and Sun Shi and said.

Yang Huazhong nodded. "Good."

Yang Ruqing smiled at Mrs. Sun again, reassuring her.

Then, he went straight to the front of the mule cart team and waved his hand. Ten or so mule carts started together.

At the village entrance, many villagers also stood to see them off.

Because the mule team had more than ten members, they were all selected from the village.

Today is their first time traveling far, and the whole family came to see them off.

Under the watchful eyes and blessings of their loved ones, the convoy rumbled through the village, heading straight for the imposing Niuniu Mountain at its back.

...Full of hope.

On the way back to that distant place, everyone in the convoy was very excited and thrilled.

They weren't born and raised here, even their ancestors had never left this sleeping ox mountain in their entire lives.

Everyone is very curious, when they cross over these towering mountains of Mian Niushan.

What kind of new and strange world will there be on the other side of the mountain?

The crowd was agitated, and the donkey had grown fat and strong from good feeding. It traveled quickly.

After a long day of hiking, crossing mountains and rivers, we successfully conquered several mountain peaks in one breath.

Occasionally I would stop along the way, eat some dry food if I was hungry, and drink some spring water from the mountains if I was thirsty.

As the sun set, the light around them gradually faded.

Chang Geng caught up to Yang Ruqing and asked, "Ruqing, it's getting dark soon, and the mountain road is difficult to walk at night. How about we find a place to spend the night?"

Yang Ruqing nodded and took out a sheepskin map she carried with her.

"Chang Geng Shu, Da Er, you two help me spread out the map."

She said.

The map is very large, stretching out as wide as an adult's arm when unfolded.

What is depicted above is the terrain of Mieniu Mountain, stretching for hundreds of miles.

Every mountain peak, every gorge, every waterfall, every ravine, and even the name of every village nestled in those ravines...

On this map, you can find.

The map is what Luofeng Tang brought back from her trip.

At this moment, Chang Geng and Li Da'er spread the map out and held it up to Yang Ruqing's eye level.

How convenient! Yang Ruohui stands in front of the map and looks at it. Let me know if you'd like me to translate any other text!

Her gaze swept inch by inch across the map before her.

Then he stretched out a finger and pointed to one of the spots: “We have now passed five mountain peaks and arrived at a place called ‘Cha Shu Po’.”

She watched and explained the situation to Chang Geng, Li Da'er, and Daniu who were beside her.

>According to the map's trajectory, there will be another steep cliff outside of five miles ahead.

"Big Bull, you go tell the brothers to get here now and rest in place."

This is a continuation of the previous sentence.

"Big Ears, go find a slope with water nearby. Remember, it has to have a wide view."

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With a wide field of vision, if any wild animals approach at night, one would be able to have early warning.

Otherwise, even if wild animals surrounded you and stuffed you into dumplings, you wouldn't know.

The bull and Li Da'er went their separate ways.

Here, Chang Geng put the map away and asked Yang Ruoqing, "What should I do now?"

Yang Ruqing said, "When Da'er finds a slope, Uncle Chang Geng, you can take them to set up camp."

"Good."

Soon, Li Da'er came back and found a suitable slope.

Yang Ruqing arranged things in an orderly manner.

Let Chang Geng take a few brothers to set up tents quickly.

Li Da'er led several donkeys to drink water and feed them.

The big ox then started building a small fire with two people, inserting bamboo sticks and hanging a cooking pot.

Put the rice brought in to cook porridge.

After a day's journey, they ate very hard biscuits during the day.

Only rice porridge can be cooked at night.

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This is indeed lacking in nutrition for everyone.

But when you're out and about, this is all that's possible.

While Yang Ruqing herself came to the vicinity of the slope, climbed onto a large rock, and gazed far into the distance.

As dusk fell, the horizon was obscured by layers upon layers of forest and trees.

Changping Village was long abandoned, far, far away in the rear.

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The sun sets.

Looking at the big guys excitedly setting up tents on the slope below.

Though all of us are far from home, our spirits remain high.

There was laughter and conversation while setting up the tent.

Yang Ruqing curled her lips into a smile.

If they were conscripted or went to serve in the army.

Right now, I'm just thinking about all the people back home—my wife and kids, my parents...

But this situation is quite different.

They just went out for a short trip, and they will return to their familiar home after delivering the goods.

Moreover, because this journey is long and arduous, crossing mountains and ridges, the reward is also high.

Upon returning, each individual will be able to settle up with a substantial paycheck.

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... Providing clothes for his wife, buying food for his children, and showing filial piety to his parents ...

The feeling of earning money, there's hope and motivation!

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Seeing the high spirits of her brothers, Yang Ruqing was also very happy.

Although he missed his parents and two younger brothers at home.

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But, there is more excitement as well.

Going south! Over five or six mountains, getting closer to Tang Ya Zi, hehe!

"Boss, boss, it's not good, it's not good, we can't stay here..."

Just as they were about to enjoy the mountain scenery at night, Li Da'er suddenly rushed over in a panic.

His shout startled everyone else.

“What’s up with the big ears?” Chang Geng shouted loudly while setting up his tent.

Li Dahu ran out of breath, pointing behind him: "Over there, over there..."

"What's going on over there? Take your time and tell me, the sky isn't falling!"

A crisp female voice cut in.

Everyone followed the sound and saw that Yang Ruqing had arrived.

Seeing Yang Ruqing coming over, Li Da'er hurried to her side: "Mistress, this place can't be lived in, there are many snakes over there, it's a snake den!"

A snake's nest?

Everyone gasped! Let me know if you have other text you'd like me to translate!

Snakes are common in farm households.

Yet, they all feared it deeply.

Why?

Perhaps it's the human genes that reject these cold-blooded animals.

Let me know if you'd like to translate something else!

"What kind of snake is it? Isn't it a venomous snake?"

Someone asked in the crowd.

"If it's a poisonous snake, we need to change places quickly. If we got bitten out here in the wilderness, we'd be done for!"

“Yes, yes. Last time when we harvested rapeseed, a man from Li Jia Village was bitten by a 'Land Lady' hiding under the rapeseed pile. He died in less than an hour!”

When this person spoke, the faces of the others changed, and their emotions instantly became tense.

Yang Ruqing also frowned.

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This kind of snake, the 'Land Goddess', she knows.

At this time of year, there are many things growing in the fields.

The abdomen is red and highly poisonous.

Everyone is afraid of this kind of snake.

Seeing the crowd panicked, Chang Geng himself was a little scared.

But the man still shouted loudly, “What are you panicking about? It’s just a nest of snakes. We are all big gentlemen. Even Qing'er hasn’t said anything, so show some backbone!” Please note: The original text you provided was empty between the <<< >>>tags. I have preserved the HTML tag as instructed but there is no content to translate.

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