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"How did you take on such a distant mission? Didn't we agree to find an easier one nearby? You're going to the mountains in Sichuan Province, Yibin, to investigate the living environment and status of monkeys, searching for traces of the Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey? Are you really going to dive into the mountains again?" Emma was furious and couldn't help but lash out at Bai Yujing.
Bethany was hiding behind Emma, making faces. When they first picked them up, she had heard that Bai Yujing was going to Sichuan Province to see monkeys and had insisted on going along, saying she wanted to catch a Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey to take home. Of course, Bai Yujing had refused, and now it felt like retaliation was coming.
Bai Yujing innocently said, "Isn't it just that I happened to be assigned this mission?"
Emma immediately replied, "You could have requested a swap with the on-duty personnel; this isn't a mandatory mission."
Bai Yujing deflected, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate? Since it's my turn, passing it off to someone else would show a lack of responsibility!"
Emma shot back, "I think you're the one lacking responsibility. You run off for a month without a word. Do you know how worried I am about you?"
Bai Yujing felt somewhat guilty and quickly said, "I'm really sorry, Emma. I promise I'll call you every day while I'm out. We can even video chat! This time I'm not going deep into the mountains; most of the work will be done in the Research Station within the nature reserve."
Hearing this from Bai Yujing eased Emma's anger significantly. "Alright, you're leaving tomorrow, right? Let me help you pack."
Emma stood up and said to Bai Yujing, "By the way, I quit my job at the Endangered Species Conservation Organization. I have a month for the transition period, and I'm planning to do something else."
Bai Yujing exclaimed, "You quit? Didn't you really like that job?"
Emma nodded. "I did like it, but it was really exhausting and busy. I didn't have time to spend with you. Didn't you say before that you wanted us to be travel enthusiasts together? We could drive an RV around the world. What do you think?"
Bai Yujing was incredibly surprised. "Really?"
Emma nodded again. "Don't you love that kind of life? Then I'll join you!"
Bai Yujing excitedly picked up Emma. "That's great! But what about Bethany?"
Bethany looked at Emma with sparkling eyes and said, "Yeah, yeah, you two can't leave me behind!"
Emma pinched Bethany's little nose and replied, "We'll take you with us. There's a saying in China: 'Reading ten thousand books is not as useful as traveling ten thousand miles.' But you have to bring your textbooks along; I will be your teacher!"
"Oh! No!"
Just after Bethany had shouted "Hooray," her expression turned to one of disappointment. Bai Yujing glanced at Bethany, who had now fully grown into a young girl. Having drunk from the Fountain of Life, she had also inherited the traits of the Lake Fairy—wise and intelligent, she could even sensitively hear the thoughts and feelings of those around her. Bai Yujing estimated that once she reached adulthood, she would be almost like a true Lake Fairy, including the long lifespan of the Lake Fairy.
This little one probably realized her uniqueness. Bai Yujing thought that taking her on a global journey might be better for her than just studying.
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The next morning, Bai Yujing was once again sent to the airport by Emma, embarking on a journey to Sichuan Province. At this time, the weather had begun to cool down; Sichuan was slowly entering winter. Emma had specially helped Bai Yujing pack some summer clothes, while Bethany was sulking because Bai Yujing didn't take her to see the monkeys and was making faces at her.
As soon as Bai Yujing entered the waiting area, two women in suits wearing sunglasses sat down beside her, one on each side. "Wow, your outfits really look uncomfortable," Bai Yujing remarked.
Qian Jia took off her sunglasses and asked, "What's wrong? Not handsome?"
Bai Yujing nodded, "It's not that; it's quite stylish, but it just feels uncomfortable!"
"Could it be something's wrong down there? You should go see a doctor!" Qian Jia said sympathetically while patting Bai Yujing's shoulder. Bai Yujing was infuriated and pushed Qian Jia's hand away.
After sitting on the plane for two hours, the three of them immediately took a car from Chengdu to Yibin. The driver was at the front while Qian Jia used her laptop to show some information to Bai Yujing.
"This is the information we've gathered; it's similar to what Ning Cheng told you before. The first ruler of Bohou Kingdom was named Ji, a marquis appointed by Zhou Wuwang. He followed Zhou Wuwang in battles across the south and north. During the Warring States period, after King Qin destroyed Bashu, Bohou Kingdom became a vassal of Shu. It is said that it was eventually defeated by Li Bing, the governor of Shu County, leading to the fall of Bohou Kingdom. However, the Bai Ren clan survived and became a prominent family in the southwestern region."
Bai Yujing nodded, "Can we find more information about Bohou Kingdom? Is there any record about the thorns, and can we locate the Royal Tomb of Bohou Kingdom?"
Qian Jia shook his head, "Bohou Kingdom was just a small nation, and it was destroyed during the Warring States period, leaving very few records!"
Bai Yujing immediately asked, "What about the records from the Ming Dynasty? The emperors of several generations pursued and exterminated the Bo People, so there should be quite a bit of information about them!"
Qian Jia quickly replied, "Aside from some official external records, there isn't much noteworthy information. However, there is one place that is very worth our attention; this information was found by Xiaojin!"
Xiaojin, who had been silent until now, immediately turned the computer around and introduced to Bai Yujing, "Bai Wang Mountain is one of the most important places for the ancient Bo people to thrive. It is located in Yibin Wuxing County. I checked the data; after Wanli Emperor Zhu Yijun mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops and ultimately exterminated the Bo People, he sent a large army to surround this area, sealing off the mountain for several years and dispatching a large number of craftsmen and slaves here. I believe this information will be very useful to us."
"Why did Zhu Yijun place such importance on this place after exterminating the Bo People? It indicates that there must be a significant secret here for Zhu Yijun. Moreover, the name Bai Wang Mountain—don't you have any associations when you hear it?"
Xiaojin held the computer, speaking animatedly to Bai Yujing and Qian Jia. Qian Jia turned to Bai Yujing and said, "So, what do you think? My assistant is reliable, right?"
Bai Yujing smiled, "More reliable than the previous one. How long until we reach Yibin?"
Qian Jia immediately responded, "It's over two hundred kilometers away; it will take about three more hours to get there. The transportation in that area isn't very convenient; many places are inaccessible by vehicle due to difficult mountain roads. We'll rest for a day in Yibin and set off tomorrow; someone will meet us there!"
Bai Yujing nodded, "Alright. By the way, once we get there, let's find an expert to ask; there should be people studying Bai Ren culture locally. This will be very helpful for us!"
Qian Jia immediately said to Xiaojin, "Have them make arrangements over there!"
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