It was a bit expensive. However, it boasted great material and fine craftsmanship, offering excellent value for money, so Zhang Beixing didn't dwell on the price.

Next was the sleeping bag. Camping is different from being at home; the environment isn't as comfortable. You don't get to lie on a soft, comfortable bed. When camping, you sleep on the ground. Even if you painstakingly clean the ground beforehand, small pebbles will inevitably remain. It's like eating stir-fried pork intestines—you occasionally encounter little 'surprises.' Therefore, the quality of the sleeping bag was especially important. Zhang Beixing didn't want to wake up feeling unrestored, his body aching as if he'd been beaten up. That just wouldn't be worth it. He also picked out a good one for this, and unsurprisingly, it cost him nearly another thousand.

The last thing he bought was a moisture-proof mat. Its purpose, as the name suggested, was to prevent dampness, keeping the tent relatively dry. There wasn't much to consider with this item. The only difference between cheap and expensive ones was that the latter were thicker and could be slept on directly. The cheaper ones were just simple mats. Considering an expensive, thick mat would be inconvenient to carry, and he'd already splurged on a thick sleeping bag, there was no need for another thick one. Zhang Beixing spent just fifty or sixty yuan on a basic one, large enough to cover the tent floor when spread out.

And with that, Zhang Beixing had sorted out the 'shelter' aspect of his camping trip. The remaining preparations were much simpler. It was just a matter of food and supplies. He wasn't in a rush to buy these. This was because the food and supplies he needed were numerous and bulky, making them inconvenient to carry. Zhang Beixing planned to buy them upon arrival.

Right, and the spear! Zhang Beixing muttered to himself. After all, I'm going into the mountains for martial arts training. A spear is a must; otherwise, how could I practice the Yue Family Spear Arts? But there's no rush for now. After all, a spear is considered a controlled weapon, and you can't bring them on trains or high-speed rail. I'll just buy one when I get there. If they don't sell them, I'll order one with next-day delivery from JD.com. If that fails, I'll just make one myself. It's quite simple anyway—all I need is a sturdy wooden staff and a spearhead.

He then took out his phone and bought a ticket from Talltree District directly to Yiling City. He messaged Zheng Jituo, telling him he was heading to Yiling now and would arrive tomorrow at two in the afternoon. Although Zheng Jituo was a bit puzzled as to why Zhang Beixing was coming so soon, he still extended a warm welcome. He said he would pick Zhang Beixing up and show him around. Zhang Beixing readily accepted his kind offer.

He then took a bus to the Shishi train station. After waiting for a while, he boarded the T49 train to Yiling.

* * *

"Hey, are you... Zhang Beixing?"

Zhang Beixing was on the lower bunk of the hard sleeper, just about finished organizing his belongings, when he heard a tentative, surprised voice from the opposite bunk. Hearing this, Zhang Beixing raised his head and looked over. He saw a teenager, who looked two or three years younger than himself, holding a phone and staring at him in astonishment.

Hearing his words, Zhang Beixing was slightly startled, then nodded and said, "Yes, that's me. I'm Zhang Beixing. Can I help you with something?"

"Wow, it's really you! Shishi One-on... no, I mean, Beixing Bro! I'm your fan! I've been following you since you posted those Yue Family's Linked Fist videos. I can't believe I ran into you here! Could we take a photo together?" the young man asked excitedly, his camera already on, looking at Zhang Beixing with eager anticipation.

Seeing his enthusiasm, of course, Zhang Beixing wouldn't refuse. After all, the kid had almost blurted out his old ID. Anyone who knew that was either an old fan or had been following him for a considerable time.

With a CLICK, their photo was captured on the phone.

The young man glanced at his phone, made sure the photo wasn't crooked or blurry, then happily put it away. Noticing the various packages Zhang Beixing had stuffed under the bunk, he couldn't help but ask, "Beixing Bro, you're carrying so much stuff. What are you planning to do?"

"Nothing much, just off to do some martial arts training!" Zhang Beixing replied. The fact that he practiced martial arts was hardly a secret. Anyone who paid even a little attention to him generally knew this.

"Martial arts training? With all this stuff?" the young man blinked.

Zhang Beixing replied, "Normally, I wouldn't need this much. But this time, I feel like I'm on the verge of a breakthrough, so I'm preparing for a secluded training session in the mountains!"

"A breakthrough? Secluded training? Beixing Bro, does this mean you're going to follow through on another fan suggestion and post a video soon?"

"More or less," Zhang Beixing confirmed.

"That's fantastic! Your account has been inactive for almost a month since your last videos. A lot of the guys were wondering if you'd... well, you know. Anyway, Beixing Bro, can you give us a hint about what you'll be releasing this time? What suggestion are you tackling?" the young man asked eagerly.

Zhang Beixing smiled faintly. "Celestial secrets must not be divulged. If I told you now, and you knew in advance, wouldn't it spoil the surprise when you watch it? Stay curious, keep your hopes up. Don't worry, this video definitely won't disappoint you!"

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