Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start
Chapter 329 - 328: Unique Terrain, Magical Treasure!

Chapter 329: Chapter 328: Unique Terrain, Magical Treasure!

After the Treasure Compass had been upgraded, it gained many new functions.

Map level determination, an increase in the number of treasure hunts, and even a chance to trigger a Rare Treasure Hunting Task.

For Xu Yang, Huaxia had truly become a giant playground.

And now, the system indicated that the Kunlun Mountain Range offered the best treasure hunting rewards.

Therefore, Xu Yang set off for Kunlun Mountain at the earliest opportunity.

He stayed at a small town’s homestay, situated over 3000 meters above sea level.

Initially, Xu Yang worried he might suffer from altitude sickness, as he had heard that the more physically fit a person was, the more susceptible they were to such reactions.

In fact, the opposite was true; those who exercised regularly were able to adapt quickly to high altitudes.

It was just that the breathing was a bit uncomfortable, but if you didn’t pay attention, you couldn’t even notice it.

Kunlun Mountain stretches across the western part of Huaxia and is known as the "Ancestor of All Mountains," with a preeminent status. Almost all of Huaxia’s ancient lore is connected to Kunlun in some way.

Xu Yang stood on an open ground, gazing at the seemingly endless mountain ranges in the distance.

This mountain evoked a profound sense of oppression, yet at the same time, the continuous expanse of snow on its peaks resembled a fairyland.

The scenery here was truly stunning.

It was different from any lusciously layered hills Xu Yang had seen before. These mountains were more open and more wild.

A look of awe only appeared in Xu Yang’s eyes.

The mighty Kunlun indeed deserved its reputation.

This thick sense of oppression wasn’t something any other mountain range could offer.

The Kunlun Mountain Range is vast, encompassing many peaks.

For instance, the East Kunlun Mountain and the West Kunlun Mountain. Just the East Kunlun Mountain alone has eight peaks exceeding 5000 meters in altitude, truly immense.

Xu Yang selected his point of entry into the mountains on the map.

He couldn’t get there on foot, so he contacted an outdoor club, which after a three-hour drive, dropped him off at the foot of the mountain.

Only then did Xu Yang begin his ascent.

He was dressed in full mountaineering gear, warm and comfortable, with a mountaineering bag on his back, and inside was a simple tent.

The rest was all food.

Little Black trotted curiously beside Xu Yang, taking in the environment of Kunlun Mountain.

As a native Pasture Dog, it had experienced flying and now climbing Kunlun Mountain—a truly exciting life.

Once inside the mountain, Xu Yang started livestreaming.

The moment the livestream began, the number of viewers rapidly increased.

[Old Xu, you finally started the stream!]

[Holy shit! Where is this?]

The netizens were dumbfounded by the vast scene in the livestream.

The place was desolate, with hardly any grass on the ground—just the occasional few dried-up tufts.

The overall tone was dark, but it was clearly a mountainous area surrounded by mountains.

Livestream title:

"Deep into Kunlun Mountain, outdoor survival for 3 days."

[Kunlun? Damn, you went to the west?]

[I’m from that area, the environment around him indicates he’s already quite deep in!]

[Old Xu is truly brave!]

[He even brought Little Black, who has really become a guard dog!]

The atmosphere in the livestream started to pick up.

Little Black ran around beside Xu Yang, extremely spirited.

Bringing Little Black was Xu Yang’s own consideration. The dog was robust, agile, and practically the Boss in the village’s Pasture Dog hierarchy.

In the wilderness, such an environment didn’t really affect Little Black at all.

The physical condition of Pasture Dogs is excellent. There were instances of tourists paying guides to summit snow mountains, and they had to kneel and crawl near the peak.

Meanwhile a little yellow dog wagged its tail, cheerfully and effortlessly reached the summit.

It even roamed around back and forth.

Who would you even argue with over this?

Next, Xu Yang, shouldering his mountaineering bag, continued to walk inland.

The livestream showed just one man and his dog.

The number of viewers in the livestream was substantial.

People chatted and teased each other in good spirits.

As they watched the surrounding scenery, they couldn’t help worrying about the sudden appearance of a pack of wolves.

If that were to happen, it would be dire indeed.

After all, in these parts, it was not uncommon for solo adventurers in uninhabited areas to meet with tragedy.

Xu Yang kept heading deeper in.

The Treasure Compass showed that the treasure hunting tasks in this area were not of high enough grade. He still needed to go further.

He occasionally stopped to enjoy the scenery, which was quite enjoyable.

Before long, guided by the Treasure Compass, Xu Yang arrived at a magical place.

He was stunned by the breathtaking view before him.

In the distance, he saw vast swathes of pale red and light yellow intertwined.

Rows of low-lying hills lay like sprawling dragons upon the ground.

The wind whipped up sand and dust, enveloping the desolate expanse ahead.

As the drone shot towards the front, when everyone saw that extraordinary view in the distance, they were momentarily at a loss for words.

This... what place is this?!

The netizens hadn’t expected such scenery to emerge from the wilderness.

[My God, what a beautiful place, what is this?]

"[What am I seeing? Has someone been cultivating immortality here?]"

"[It’s really beautiful!]"

"[Old Xu has found another treasure location!]"

People were exceptionally astonished.

At this time, all one could hear was Xu Yang saying,

"This is called the Yadan Landform Group, it used to be known as ’White Dragon Mound’. I’ve read about it in books before."

"This kind of landform is very unique, but it’s still possible to find it around here."

"These protruding hills, I wonder how many years of erosion they’ve endured, to only leave them looking like this."

Xu Yang quickened his pace and moved forward.

He walked into the midst of the Yadan Landform Group, looking at the surrounding earthy yellow hills that were rising all around.

It seemed like all these hills were made of earth, but for them to remain unchanged through the harsh winds over so many years was rare.

At this moment, Little Black ran onto a patch of soft sand and began to wildly dig with its front paws.

It also treated this place as a treasure-hunting site.

Xu Yang took a few steps forward, but when he noticed Little Black wasn’t following, he turned back to look.

Seeing Little Black digging, Xu Yang couldn’t help but laugh and say,

"Little Black, what are you doing there? Are you thinking of treasure hunting too?"

"In such a desolate place, how could there be treasures!"

While he was speaking, he heard Little Black bark twice.

It looked up at Xu Yang with a hint of expectation in its eyes.

Xu Yang sensed something unusual about its behavior, so he walked over to check the spot Little Black was digging.

At that glance, Xu Yang was dumbstruck.

"No way, is this..."

"Really? There is one!"

Xu Yang extracted a semi-transparent object with a brownish tinge from the hole Little Black had dug.

"Goodness, this is amber rough."

"I knew that there was amber rough in the Yadan Landform, but it’s so difficult to find; many people search every day and might not find any."

"And Little Black just found one?"

Xu Yang, holding the amber with a face full of surprise, noticed how especially beautiful the color was under the sunlight, looking translucent.

A pity, if one had to say, was that there were no insects or leaves inside; it was a piece of pure amber.

The internet audience was flabbergasted.

"[Old Xu, did you bury that beforehand? It must have been you, right!]"

"[The amber rough really looks good, and he’s made a profit again!]"

"[What? Little Black can hunt for treasure? That’s absurd!]"

"[Old Xu, let’s negotiate. Is Little Black for sale? I want to buy!]"

The live chat immediately became lively.

Little Black seemed very happy, with its silly appearance.

Unable to resist, Xu Yang patted its head and praised,

"Little Black, well done!"

Finding one piece of amber meant there were definitely many more to be found here.

Xu Yang suddenly felt his Treasure Compass was eager to be used.

The Yadan Landform was vast; trying to find amber by digging was incredibly challenging.

But if one could pinpoint the target, that would make things much easier.

His Treasure Compass had now accumulated 15 uses.

Therefore, Xu Yang decided to use the Treasure Compass immediately, just to test the waters.

Before long, the Treasure Compass had located a treasure spot.

It was about 3 kilometers away from him, not too far,

and since the area was mostly flat, it was easy to get there.

The wind was picking up.

The yellow sand was whirling into the air,

adding a desolate hue to the journey of the man and the dog.

The netizens were still buzzing about the piece of amber rough he had found.

Treasures weren’t scarce in these wild, remote areas!

But then again, not everyone had the courage to search for them.

At least 99% of people wouldn’t risk their lives treasure hunting.

Soon, Xu Yang arrived at the desired location.

He still used his usual routine, adjusting the drone’s direction elsewhere, then turned off the microphone, before calling Little Black over to treasure hunt.

All one could see was Xu Yang pulling a metal shovel out of his backpack, digging repeatedly as Little Black started to furiously paw at the ground, helping him.

A man and a dog were digging for treasure together in a desolate, uninhabited area.

The drone captured the distant hills, showcasing the desolate geomorphology of the Northwest Mountain Area to everyone.

Some netizens even doubted whether Xu Yang’s piece of amber rough was something he had buried in advance, not realizing that many times, he didn’t show all the good finds.

As they kept digging, it didn’t take long for Xu Yang to find the target.

He reached out and lifted the piece of amber, which had been buried for untold years, and shook off the dirt clinging to it.

He held the amber up to the sunlight to take a look.

He could clearly see that inside the ancient amber, there was a small yellow butterfly, forever preserved within.

"Indeed, a big catch!"

Xu Yang, looking at the exquisite Butterfly Amber, allowed a smile to form on his face.