The Greatest Village Doctor In The World

Chapter 2326 - 2325: Summit

Two girls flitted around the mountainside like butterflies, much more nimbly than Ling Feng.

Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu quickly discovered more crystals, pried them down, and tossed them below, where Ling Feng was responsible for collecting them. In no time, they gathered over a hundred pieces.

Once a pile had formed on the grass, and noticing the sun had risen, Ling Feng shouted, "That’s enough for now, let’s take a break, no need to rush!"

"Okay, got it. This cliff face will soon be thoroughly searched, we’ll be done in a bit!" Mu Mu replied.

Their enthusiasm was high, and telling them to stop now was simply impossible!

Ling Feng didn’t urge them any further, watching them with a smile as they busied themselves on the cliff.

After a while, upon unearthing all visible crystals and finding nothing new, the two girls finally jumped down.

Seeing the pile of crystals on the ground, Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu beamed with joy.

At their rate of absorbing Xuan Qi and training, these crystals were enough for a hundred people.

But it was still quite a ways from their goal of serving a thousand.

Xiao Xiao looked up at Ling Feng and said, "Brother, I have an idea. I’m not sure if I should say it."

"Go ahead, we’re all family here, what’s there to keep?" Yang Guang chuckled.

"Okay!"

Xiao Xiao nodded and pointed to the mountain above, "This mountain is tall, though overgrown with weeds, I feel it’s quite mysterious, maybe there’s something valuable up there. Why not take a look?"

"Sure!"

Ling Feng nodded, "I thought about it last night. Just didn’t find the time to discuss with you all. This mountain is high, but climbing it should be easy with our skills!"

"Yes, I want to see if there are more crystals up there, that’s the main thing!" Xiao Xiao smiled.

"Alright, let’s rest a bit and eat something, then head up."

Ling Feng nodded and began preparing the beast he brought back last night.

Opening the sachet, a rich fragrance immediately spread out. Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu, cherishing it like treasure, promptly applied a bit to their wrists.

This made the girls smell delightful all over.

Seeing this, Ling Feng couldn’t help but laugh, "Indeed, no matter the circumstances, girls never forget beauty."

"Too bad there’s no pond here in the forest; it’s been two days without a bath," Xiao Xiao pouted.

"Yeah, I’d love a bath too," Mu Mu joined in.

"Don’t worry, we’ve only just walked into the forest; we’ll surely find one. Once on the mountain top, we’ll prioritize finding water!" Ling Feng laughed.

Once the meat was roasted, the three ate their fill, packed their things, and headed to the cliff base, ready to start climbing.

"By the way, with the unknown conditions on the mountain, you two shouldn’t compete. Stability comes first, alright?" Ling Feng said.

"Oh."

Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao had indeed thought of competing, but after Ling Feng’s reminder, they exchanged a glance and stuck their tongues out at each other.

They were obedient, deciding against competing for who’d reach the summit first after Ling Feng’s suggestion.

Then, the three leapt up, bouncing off rocks twice before landing on the grassy slope.

Ling Feng led, with the two girls following as they climbed the steep, nearly fifty-degree incline toward the summit.

As the elevation increased, the view broadened, and Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu were captivated by the scenery of the Dark Forest behind, slowing their pace.

Ling Feng didn’t rush them, climbing while waiting, as they seemed like tourists leisurely ascending.

Reaching the summit rock platform, Ling Feng paused, stunned by the sight.

Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu followed and were surprised to see a stone chamber on the platform.

"Why is there a house here?" Mu Mu asked in confusion.

"That question, even brother and I can’t answer!" Xiao Xiao rolled her eyes and stepped forward, "Let’s check it out!"

Ling Feng and Mu Mu quickly followed, arriving at the chamber door.

The house was small, with just one room, built entirely from long stone slabs.

Seeing the dry grass in the cracks, it was clear the stone chamber had been there for years.

The building had no windows, only a rectangular door frame, and it was unclear if it ever had a door, but now only the frame remained.

It was dark inside, and Ling Feng first stepped in, adjusting to the darkness to see the interior.

The chamber was empty, except for a cylindrical stone standing in the center, nothing else was present.

The stone was a meter high, a bowl’s width, and stood upright on the ground, not embedded in the soil.

"How strange, what’s this supposed to mean?"

Mu Mu studied it closely, finding nothing on the stone that could offer clues.

Ling Feng and Xiao Xiao also drew blanks.

"Is this some kind of prank? To scare people?"

Xiao Xiao said while reaching to touch the stone.

As soon as she lightly touched it, the stone wobbled slightly and then toppled over!

"Ah!"

Xiao Xiao gasped and reached to catch it, but found she couldn’t lift it, almost tumbling to the ground!

With a thud, the stone fell.

Xiao Xiao rubbed her wrist, "Why is it so heavy? Even with my increased strength, I couldn’t hold it up!"

"There’s something fishy here, it seems like a mechanism!" Ling Feng narrowed his eyes and hurriedly said to her and Mu Mu, "Let’s get out first, something might happen!"

The trio immediately exited the chamber, and as soon as they did, they felt a tremor underfoot!

The whole mountain then started to quiver, accompanied by rumbling sounds like an earthquake!

Ling Feng and the others exchanged worried looks, thinking the mountain was about to collapse.

If that happened, they’d be in trouble.

But as Ling Feng was about to lead the girls in fleeing the summit, the trembling suddenly stopped.

The surroundings quickly returned to calm, yet Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao still wore shocked expressions.

"Brother, what’s going on?" Xiao Xiao asked.

"Not sure."

Ling Feng shook his head, turned to the platform edge, and looked around.

The mountain showed no signs of collapse, which eased his mind. He then scanned the horizon, realizing the vastness of the Dark Forest, with no end in sight!

About ten kilometers away, he spotted a hint of light blue amidst the trees and said, "Found your bathing spot!"

"Really?"

Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao hurriedly came over, peering in the direction he indicated.