Chapter 256: Grand Cloud Mountain
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Jiang Xia’s expression turned serious.” We’re unfamiliar with this place, so it’s very dangerous. I think we should go find Zhang Ling again before we leave and ask her about the places we need to pay attention to along the way.”
Zhou Lan agreed.
Being the head of the household, she managed many of the family’s daily affairs. Naturally, she was more thorough in her considerations. “The weather is getting colder. We must dress warmly when we go out. We’re going to pick up our daughter, so we must prepare clothes for her too. Please give me at least one day to adjust the clothes at home.”
Jiang Chuan said, “Let’s make it two days. When we’re traveling far, it’s better to be fully prepared. I’ll also take the opportunity to go to town to exchange some money and food tickets. It’s better to travel with some money in hand.”
Jiang Xia chimed in, “We have a silly roe deer, a few wild rabbits, and over a hundred eggs in the interspace. That should be enough to barter for supplies.”
Jiang Gu wanted to help, too. Recalling what the little white rabbit told her today, she quickly informed Jiang Chuan, “Dad, the little white rabbit mentioned a hidden stream on the mountain. It doesn’t flow much, but there are many small fishes in it. We can go fishing!”
Jiang Chuan was overjoyed and praised,” Xiao Gu is awesome!”
Jiang Chuan always talked about taking his daughters to the river for fishing. He knew very well that during droughts, the stream had little water, making it impossible for fish to survive. Hence, a single fish in the market could fetch a lot more than a roe deer.
Knowing the location of the fish, Jiang Chuan took his two children up the mountain to fish after lunch.
Jiang Xia had the ability to create a storage space, where she could instantly store fish. So, Jiang Chuan didn’t bring a basket.
Zhou Lan stayed at home to sew the clothes and pack.
The mountain had many forks, and many places appeared desolate due to lack of foot traffic.
Upon reaching the mountain, they released the little white rabbit. Jiang Gu communicated with it, and the rabbit led them to the hidden stream.
The rabbit led them not up the mountain but through untrodden paths at the base.
After about twenty minutes, they found the place.
The stream was roughly two meters wide, with a water depth of less than half a meter. However, the water was clear and cold – definitely spring water.
There were groups of two or three carps swam in the water. Due to insufficient nutrients, they were very thin, nowhere near the size of mature crucian carps.
After observing the terrain, Jiang Chuan realized that the stream flowed down from the mountain. He deduced there must be a water source up the mountain, which he could explore in the future.
Now he understood why many animals gathered here: there was water and wild grass, sufficient for herbivores to survive.
Jiang Chuan was an experienced fisherman but had never tried catching fish barehanded. He removed his shoes and cautiously stepped into the water.
Jiang Xia stood by the water’s edge, ready to take the fish from him.
Catching the nimble fish proved challenging. Every time Jiang Chuan attempted to grab one, it slipped away, often leaving him almost tumbling into the stream.
Seeing his frustration, Jiang Gu knelt by the bank. Fascinatingly, the fish gravitated towards her. She playfully patted the water, drawing even more fish.
Jiang Chuan and Jiang Xia exchanged glances, recalling that Jiang Gu had an ability to attract small animals.
With the fish gathered, catching them became easier. In no time, Jiang Chuan had caught five fish, storing them in Jiang Xia’s interspace.
Realizing they’d taken enough from nature, they packed up to head home..