Chapter 225: Bizarre
The four of them marched for another two days within the spur ranges, slowly advancing toward the target peak.
Their purpose was not making time, but rather searching for metal deposits, so they deliberately slowed their pace, letting Ju Zi check the metal detector from time to time and then choose the specific direction of advance based on her experience.
At dusk, the four set up camp and prepared to rest and regroup.
This campsite was located halfway up the mountain slope, with many pitch-black cave openings not far away on all sides.
Ju Zi did not choose to camp near those openings, instead opting for an open clearing. Although caves were natural shelters, they were also much more prone to unexpected encounters.
Huo Yuhao took on the task of making dinner, and Ju Zi sat nearby, dazed as she watched his casual yet graceful movements.
"They're done grilling."
He distributed the roasted meat to the three of them, and after thanking him, they began to dig in with gusto.
"Senior Sister Ju Zi, could you give me a few oranges?"
"Junior Brother Yuhao, do you really like eating my oranges?" Ju Zi paused for a moment, then said playfully, "Even Ke Ke complains that my oranges taste a bit sour."
"Sour is just right for cutting through the grease."
Ju Zi smiled gently and said softly, "Come out, my little oranges."
"Junior Brother Yuhao, here."
"Thank you." Huo Yuhao smiled as he took them.
Although a bit tart, the flavor was still quite good.
Ke Ke glanced at the two of them, then muttered to herself, "I'm exhausted to death. We searched for another day, yet we still came away empty-handed. Zi Mu, didn't you say this was a rich mineral vein? How come it's nothing