The terrain of the Heavenly Mountain differed from that of many other places. Its outer reaches consisted of several layers of earthen and gravel mountains. At first, nothing grew on them; farther in, there were scattered weeds and shrubs, and only deeper inside did the shrubs and trees grow thicker.
Farther still, the mountains were covered with turf or pine and cypress trees. After crossing perhaps a dozen steep mountains, great expanses of gentle slopes would suddenly appear.
Almost no trees grew on these slopes, only excellent pasture grass. Seen from afar, their undulating curves were beautifully arranged, like a woman's figure. In later years, they became known as the Human Body Grassland.
Kalajun, Qiongkushitai, and the Nalati Sky Grassland were examples.
There were grasslands like these deep in the Southern Mountain of Ma County too, but one had to cross many rugged mountains before seeing them.
At that moment, Li Long was striding through the mountains with his gun.
He was still a little excited-it had been a long time since he had gone searching for game in the mountains with a gun. Now this was hunting.
Li Long lacked an old hunter's tracking skills, but he was observant. Down in a ravine, he could tell whether the turf and shrubs had recently been disturbed and whether there were animal droppings or urine nearby.
Such clues could reveal whether wild animals had recently passed through-of course, Li Long did not have that expertise. Relying on his long legs, speed, strength, and good eyesight, he simply took the most direct approach, crossing one ravine after another and forcing his way through.
Back at Jade Mountain River's Winter Camp, Li Xiangqian was resting and panting heavily.
He had not done any proper physical labor for some time. After moving bricks for