In the camp, Ma Tongtong was writing something in a notebook. She was very focused and didn't notice anyone approaching the archaeological team's camp.
"Dr. Ma." Ning Tao greeted, and he walked over to Ma Tongtong next to the bonfire.
Ma Tongtong was startled. She subconsciously grabbed an engineering shovel lying next to her and moved her eyes to the direction of the sound. However, she only saw two blurry figures walking towards her and could not see them at all. Know the face of the visitor clearly. She suddenly became nervous and waved the engineer shovel, "Who are you? Stop!"
"Don't be nervous, it's me, Ning Tao, do you remember me?" As he spoke, Ning Tao had already come to the area shrouded in fire. The fire illuminated his face, with a faint smile on his lips.
Only then did Ma Tongtong see Ning Tao's face clearly. She immediately relaxed and exhaled a long breath, "I was scared to death... Doctor Ning, why are you here?"
At this time, Jian Mi also walked into the area shrouded in fire and said shyly: "Hello, Dr. Ma, I brought Brother Ning here. We are here to collect medicine."
Ma Tongtong pursed her lips and smiled, "So that's it, Doctor Ning, I think this Shennongjia has become your medicine field."
"Dr. Ma, why are you alone?" Ning Tao asked.
Ma Tongtong said: "They are all sleeping in the tent. It's my turn to stand guard now, but you scared me." She added, "Sit down and chat. I originally wanted to call you." , but there is no signal here.”
Ning Tao's heart moved and he walked over, "Have you borrowed that book?"
Ma Tongtong said: "I borrowed it, but it is a very precious ancient book. I can't bring it out to you, but I took some photos for you to see."
Ning Tao sat next to Ma Tongtong, took the mobile phone from her and looked through her photo album.
The first photo is of the complete book "Yin Yang Biography". The book in the photo is a thread-bound book with yellowing color and severe corner wear. There is also the author's name on the cover, Xianyun Jushi.
"Ji Shi Xianyun?" Ning Tao had no impression at all.
Ma Tongtong said: "Probably a down-and-out scholar. There is no record in history."
Ning Tao turned over the first photo. The second photo was the text of "Biography of Yin Yue": There are all kinds of wonders in the world. I heard that there are Yin Yue people in Shennongjia, who mine clouds for mines, smelt secret gold, and speak divine words. I was so fascinated that I set off on the journey in the eighth year of Zhengde. It took more than a year to finally arrive at the place where Emperor Yan put up the wood. With the natives leading the way, I finally arrived at Yinyue City after many twists and turns. However, the city was ruined and devastated, with no Yin Yue people to be seen...
"What year is the eighth year of Zhengde?" Ning Tao is not a history major after all, so this kind of historical knowledge that is as detailed as the emperor's reign name and year is a bit difficult for him.
Ma Tongtong said: "Zhengde is the reign name of Zhu Houzhao, the tenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty. From 1506 to 1521, layman Xianyun said that he set out in the eighth year of Zhengde and found Yinyue City in one year, which was 1514."
Ning Tao continued to read, and the next content was some descriptions of Yinyue City by the author Xianyun layman: the city was shrouded in fog, and there was no daylight in the city. There is an altar in the city. There are many bones under the altar, which is eerie and terrifying. My heart is timid, and I am doubtful enough to go to hell. In the midst of surprise and confusion, a woman in red loomed in the mist, seeming to raise her head and look forward to the sun. I chased him, but couldn't find him. There are also giants with big feet, holding stones, sometimes roaring, sometimes jumping and playing...
Seeing this, Ning Tao's heart beat significantly faster.
Although he has never been to any Yinyue City, he has seen the "woman in red" and "bigfoot monster" with his own eyes. Based on just a few words in a biography, the archaeological team members could not judge whether the "woman in red" five hundred years ago actually existed, but she had appeared in his sight several times! As for the "bigfoot monster", isn't it the savage from Shennongjia? He even fought against the savages of Shennongjia, and was even chased by a large group of savages!
Lightning flashed in his mind, and a window seemed to open in Ning Tao's heart. "It's shrouded in fog and there's no sunlight. Could it be that the mysterious Yin Yue City is in the abyss and canyon?"
"Doctor Ning, what are you thinking about?" Ma Tongtong noticed the change in Ning Tao's expression.
Ning Tao then put away his thoughts. He almost wanted to tell her what he was thinking, but then he gave up the idea. If he told her, he would be telling the archaeological team, who would probably go exploring the abyss canyon at dawn. There were savages from Shennongjia guarding the canyon. He and Qing Zhui had no choice but to run for their lives. How could this archaeological team get there without being destroyed
What's more, this is just his conjecture, and it is related to the woman in red. How can he say this before he has investigated clearly
"Huh?" Ma Tongtong bent her head, looking a little playful.
Ning Tao had already made up his mind. He said: "Looking at these photos reminds me of a text I read when I was young, "The Peach Blossom Spring" by Tao Yuanming, but this one is even more weird and mysterious. You are all because of this "Yin Yue" "Have you been searching here for three years?"
Ma Tongtong said: "Of course it's more than that, but this biography describes it in the most detail. Previously, records about the Yinyue people were also found in a Warring States tomb, but the content was pitiful."
"So, it seems that there really are some Yin Yue people and their city, but..." Ning Tao stopped and did not continue.
Ma Tongtong smiled bitterly, "It's just that we can't find it, right?" She sighed again, "It's been three years. If you work hard to do something well for three years, but there is no result, it won't be a good feeling. . To tell you the truth, this is our last chance. If we fail again, we will not be given any more funding and this team will be disbanded.”
"How long will you stay this time?"
"One month, the last month. Captain Ji said that if we still can't find Yinyue City or any valuable clues in this month, this team will be disbanded and everyone will go back to their homes." Ma Tongtong said.
Ning Tao secretly said in his heart: "There is still a month, so I don't have to rush to tell her the truth. When Zhu Hongqin's matter is settled, I will come back and go to the abyss canyon to explore in person. If there is really any Yin Yue City , I’ll decide what to do.”
There is another reason why he cannot speak now, and that is the Shennongjia savages. That abyss canyon can be said to be the best place for the Shennongjia savages to survive. If he told the archaeological team, it would be equivalent to telling the national power. At that time, the Shennongjia savages would lose even the last place to survive. The Shennongjia savage is a miraculous being, and he has no right to do that.
"Dr. Ning, you've also seen the photo. What do you think?" Ma Tongtong looked at Ning Tao expectantly.
Ning Tao said: "I am a medical student and know nothing about archeology. I believe that Yinyue people and Yinyue City exist, but after thousands of years, there is no way to know what is left. It’s a sure thing. Let’s do this. After I’ve been busy for a while, I’ll come back to you. Maybe we can explore together.”
Two small dimples appeared on the corners of Ma Tongtong's mouth, "Okay, I look forward to your joining." After a pause, she said again: "Doctor Ning, wait here for a moment, I will ask Team Ji and the others to get up. You, they will be happy."
Ning Tao hurriedly said: "No, let them rest, or you can go back to your tent and rest, and I will stand guard for you."
Ma Tongtong said: "How is that possible? How about I accompany you and we can talk."
"Okay, tell me about the Yin Yue people and their cloud ore. What information have you collected about the Yin Yue people's cloud ore?"
"I have collected some, but they are all vague descriptions, but one of them left a deep impression on me. It said that cloud ore is as pure as jade, but as soft as cotton, and almost weightless..."
Jian Mi fell asleep next to the campfire.
Ma Tongtong did not go to call the replacement, and chatted with Ning Tao wordlessly. In addition to telling Ning Tao about the civilization and legends of the Yin Yue people, she also asked some questions about Ning Tao. Ning Tao avoids the important and takes the easy. He talks about things he can talk about and deals with things he can't.
Before you knew it, it was daybreak, and a line of fish belly white appeared in the eastern sky. Then the golden sunlight started from the horizon and spread to the entire world, leaving no darkness wherever it passed.
"I didn't expect that we actually chatted all night." Ma Tongtong was still in good spirits and didn't look tired at all.
Ning Tao stretched out his hand to Ma Tongtong, "Thank you, Dr. Ma, for chatting with me all night."
Ma Tongtong shook hands with Ning Tao generously and said with a smile: "I should thank you. I haven't chatted like this for many years. By the way, I'll call Captain Ji and the others. They will be here now." My son should be awake."
Ning Tao said: "I don't want it anymore, I have to go out to collect medicine."
Ma Tongtong said disappointedly: "Aren't you going to stay and have breakfast with us? Otherwise, I will make breakfast now."
"No need. I'm in a hurry. That's it. Goodbye." Ning Tao said and left.
Jian Mi also said goodbye to Ma Tongtong, and then followed Ning Tao's footsteps.
As soon as Ning Tao and Jian Mi left, Ji Wengui and Yang Chen emerged from a tent.
"Xiao Ma, I just heard you talking to someone. Who were you talking to?" Ji Wengui looked around, but saw no one.
Yang Chen yawned, "Tongtong, we agreed that you would stay up until half the night and I would stay at the rest of the night. Why didn't you call me?"
Ma Tongtong said: "Doctor Ning has been here."
Ji Wengui and Yang Chen were stunned for a moment, and almost said in unison, "Where is Dr. Ning?"
Ma Tongtong looked disappointed, "He left, saying he was going to collect medicine."
Ji Wengui was silent for a moment before he said, "What a strange person."
A strange smile appeared on the corner of Ma Tongtong's mouth, "Yes, a very strange person."
In the forest, Ning Tao, who is in the state of smelling medicine, is equivalent to carrying a special radar for collecting medicine. With his body as the center, the medicinal materials within a radius of one kilometer are under his control. Whatever he wants, The medicinal materials are collected accurately.
While Ning Tao was collecting herbs, he taught Jian Mi how to identify the medicinal materials.
At noon the next day, the two returned to Woyun Village and returned home with a full load.
In almost two days, Ning Tao not only collected the medicinal materials needed for the new recipe, but also collected many rare medicinal materials. Although those precious medicinal materials cannot be used temporarily, they are of great value in keeping as backup.
In the afternoon, Ning Tao left Woyun Village with the prepared medicinal materials, opened the blood lock, and returned to Tianwai Clinic.
After adding the new recipe for the Ancestor-Seeking Pill, what will be the effect of the refined Ancestor-Seeking Pill
He doesn't know it himself.