Tangting Mountain
As evening approached, they successfully reached the second mountain, Tangting Mountain.
They found an open space and rested for the night, just like the day before. Everyone was in great spirits these past few days. Su Yu even specially prepared a "hot spring" for Malfoy and the others to take a bath. Su Yu used a Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu, and the water in the tank instantly boiled. The girls in the team were especially happy; who wouldn't want to enjoy a nice bath while surviving in the wild?
The students watching from outside the screen are incredibly envious; they've never had such a great time at school...
The Tangting Mountain was teeming with white apes, long-armed and covered in white fur. When the Kurama Fox roared in a powerful voice, even the Monkey King was terrified and obediently lined up to offer fruit to Su Yu and his companions, fearing that they would be eaten by this dreadful fox.
The girls, including Fa-jie, were each holding a baby white ape. Su Yu took out his camera and kept taking pictures of them. The adorable appearance of the baby white apes melted the girls' hearts. Only Callis kept feeding the baby white apes cherry tomatoes, saying repeatedly, "Come on, swallow, swallow."
The little white ape's cheeks bulged from eating it. It struggled to escape its predicament, unable to swallow or chew properly. Theodore and Su Yu turned and smiled at Blaise, thinking how hard it had been for him to survive so long in Callis's clutches.
"No, why are you two looking at me like that? I'm really not that rabbit..."
"We understand, we understand, no need to say more." The only response to Blaise Yousu Yu and Theodore.
Young Master Malfoy and Kurama, drooling at the sight of the crystal in the mountains, excitedly rushed forward. Goyle and Crabbe followed behind, constantly hammering away with chisels. If Su Yu hadn't stopped them in time, Kurama would have used the Tailed Beast Bomb.
"Don't stop me! All these crystals are mine today!" The Kurama, held in Su Yu's arms, had red eyes. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had gone mad. She was just a little greedy and couldn't stand seeing such shiny things buried underground.
The Hogwarts Academy students watching on the screen were practically in tears with envy. This wasn't a competition; it was a shopping spree! They should have signed up too. Ron's eyes were also red with envy. He had seen his two older brothers carrying loads of gold and crystals. They were even discussing not wanting to leave and choosing to live in the Secret Realm from now on!
"Watch out for vipers! They're triangular-headed and extremely venomous!" Su Yu had to warn the group, who were already engrossed in the joy of mining, to be careful of the local venomous snakes in case they had to rescue someone later.
Under strong protests from Kurama and the others, everyone had no choice but to rest on the spot for another day. Su Yu even gave Kurama a few Storage Ring. Free labor, you know? Believe it or not, Kurama would forget how many crystals she had mined in the blink of an eye. It was a classic case of losing the watermelon to pick up a sesame seed. In the end, it all ended up in Su Yu's pocket.
The girls had been having a blast these past two days, clinging to the little white ape and refusing to let go. They even stopped holding onto Su Yu when they slept at night, letting him sleep alone. Finally, in the early hours of the third day, the group set off again.
According to the description in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the group bypassed Yuanji Mountain, because there was nothing there except strange fish and monsters, nothing fun to do, and it was full of cliffs and dangers.
Continuing south, you'll reach Niuyang Mountain. From afar, you can hear a song-like cry echoing through the valley.
"That must be the Deer Shu." Cho Chang pointed to a grassy slope on the mountainside. She had been cramming on her knowledge of the Classic of Classic of Mountains and Seas and Seas these past two days. Not far away, the strange beast resembled a white horse with a white head and a red tail, its body covered in tiger stripes. It was raising its head and singing loudly, its cry like a human singing, echoing several times in the valley.
Daphne, holding a parasol and wearing sunglasses, pursed her red lips and began to speak.
"It's a pity we can't extract the fur now, but according to the book, wearing its fur can bring prosperity to the family and future generations. I wonder how to wear it—do you wear it all the time? Or cut a piece and hang it around your neck?"
Fa-jie chuckled beside her. "So you also want to have a baby with Su Yu soon? Why are you asking so clearly?"
"It's clearly from the Classic of Mountains and Seas and Seas... I never had such thoughts..." Daphne's face was already flushed red, and Su Yu felt that Daphne looked exceptionally beautiful like this.
"Master, what do you think about us catching a few horses to ride? I'm so tired..." Young Master Malfoy, who had never walked this far before, was already reaching his limit, and he really wanted ice cream, but in this desolate wilderness, where could he find any...?
"Chief, I also think we need a means of transportation. After all, we still have a long way to go, and walking all the time isn't sustainable. According to my calculations, their stamina won't last much longer." Theodore pushed up his glasses and offered a rational analysis.
"Kurama, it's up to you now, go!"
Before long, rows of Deer Shu lined up, waiting for the Hogwarts Academy team to choose. After everyone had made their selections, Su Yu used his Wood Release to make many saddles and stirrups. The girls wrapped themselves in cloth and animal hides, making everyone comfortable. They rode their horses through the primeval forest, enjoying the beautiful scenery around them, feeling indescribably relaxed.
After crossing Niuyang Mountain, the river rushes eastward with a swift current, and the banks are lined with strangely shaped rocks. Not far away on the riverbank, a group of black Whirling Turtle lie leisurely basking in the sun.
They had bird heads and snake tails, and their cries sounded like chopping wood. When Callis first heard them, she thought there were savages cutting down trees.
"Whirling Turtle." Su Yu squatted down and picked up one of the larger ones. "Their shells can cure deafness and calluses. I think we should take some back and give them to Headmaster Dumbledore, just in case. Hopefully, he won't need them later."
"I think we're going to make a fortune when we get back!" George and Fred have acquired a lot of good stuff these past few days, and Tenten 've been discussing how to divide the spoils when they get back.
"Kurama! Why did you turn them all over?" In the short time Su Yu turned his head, Kurama had already run down and started teasing the group of Whirling Turtle. The girls picked up some turtle shells on the shore and continued on their way.
Sure enough, riding Deer Shu was fast. It was barely dusk, before the sun had completely set, and they had already crossed Di Mountain and caught a fish called a lu. Catching fish shouldn't be illegal, right?
However, this leopard looks like a cow, hibernates in winter, has a snake tail and wings, its call is like a cow, and it tastes like beef. Moreover, eating it won't cause lumps or carbuncles. Su Yu complained that he should have brought a House-elf with him. Right now, he wanted to eat braised beef.
However, for tonight's feast, Mafal and his companions specially used Ancient Magic to create some ice blocks, which they then crushed and made into shaved ice. They also snatched some Fizzing Whizzbees from Goyle and added jam made from fruit picked along the way. Plates of fresh fruit shaved ice were laid out on the table, paired with roasted tuna, and they ate with great relish.
Theodore was still playing the harmonica on the side, Weasley twins were putting on a show for everyone, with laughter and joy never stopping.