The next morning, at the break of dawn.

Cheng Youquan and the other two packed their things and went downstairs to meet Old Chen.

This trip was completely spontaneous, and they hadn't prepared any outdoor adventure gear.

They only brought a change of clothes, as if they were going on a casual trip.

So, even though they had done some frantic buying the night before, they didn't acquire much useful gear, mostly just food and water.

But this wasn't a significant issue.

After all, Old Chen didn't expect them to venture too deep this time.

At most, they were just going to drive around the outer area and would return by afternoon, like a day trip to the suburbs for some fishing.

"It's not early anymore. By the time we get there, it'll probably be past ten o'clock. Let's get going."

Old Chen rolled down the car window, gesturing for the three to get in.

He was driving a large SUV, quite suitable for this trip.

The places they were going to were in the outskirts, where some areas didn't even have paved roads. It would be difficult for an ordinary private car.

"It's just past seven, isn't it only twenty-something kilometers? Why would it take three hours...?"

Cheng Youquan grumbled in complaint.

The plan was a one-day trip, leaving early and returning late.

If they followed this schedule, there would only be a short time to explore the immortal mountain, quite different from what they had initially anticipated.

Old Chen, up front, heard him and explained:

"Kid, that's just how it is. You know what those roads are like, through rural fields. Reaching there before noon is already something."

"Oh, and I know there's a farmhouse over there that serves food these days. We can have lunch there..."

"..."

As an experienced driver, Old Chen couldn't help but start chatting once he was behind the wheel.

The way was filled with his vivid descriptions of that area's stories, making the time pass faster, and before they knew it, they arrived at the destination.

Just as Old Chen had mentioned, the roads here were indeed rough.

Mostly countryside paths, and having recently experienced a rain shower, the roads were muddy and more challenging.

Fortunately, they arrived before noon and managed to have lunch in a small village.

Here, Cheng Youquan and the others saw many explorers sneak over like them.

However, neither side greeted or interacted, quickly leaving after lunch.

It seemed like there was a tacit understanding. They instinctively split up, going in different directions, with a slight tension in the air.

Perhaps subconsciously, these explorers saw the "peers" as competitors.

After all, the chance for immortality was limited. If someone else got it, there'd be less for themselves, which naturally brought resistance.

And so, they set off again.

This village was the closest point to the immortal mountain. Beyond this was the deep forest, where no one lived.

Inside the house, Liu Lu cleaned up the dishes just finished by the guests, humming a tune with a content look on her face.

Previously, she was worried about her income stream after her streaming account got banned, considering moving to another platform.

But she never expected the sudden appearance of the immortal mountain to bring her a good source of income.

The people calling themselves the Abnormality Department said the area around the village would be a key protection site, reassuring the villagers to stay peacefully.

Initially, the villagers were worried about strange beasts from the mountains coming out to attack people.

But after witnessing those people's extraordinary powers, everyone calmed down.

Liu Lu was even more astonished.

It was like something out of a novel.

This world not only had strange creatures, but also humans with Extraordinary Power, silently protecting them in the shadows.

Despite the surprise and amazement, life goes on.

While Liu Lu was fretting over what to do next, she suddenly realized many strangers were coming to the village recently.

Initially, people asked if there were any restaurants. Some even wanted to stay over.

But in such a small village, where would there be a restaurant?

Luckily, Liu Lu had a flash of inspiration and thought of opening a farmhouse.

Now that business was coming their way, why not seize the opportunity?

Unexpectedly, within three to four days, she had already earned thousands, something she never dared dream of before.

For the explorers, after spending thousands on travel expenses, who would mind a bit on meals?

After all, finding a little eatery in such a place, even if it's a bit costly, is better than going hungry.

Cheng Youquan and his group, heading towards the immortal mountain, probably didn't know that their supposedly stealthy endeavor had long been under the Abnormality Department's surveillance.

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