Of course, Yan Aohan was on the phone nearby, contacting the hospital. Soon, ambulances arrived, taking the survivors who had narrowly escaped disaster away from the scene.
The aftermath had nothing to do with Zhu Yanyi and her companions. By the time those people returned to offer their thanks, Zhu Yanyi and the others had already left.
"I’ve noticed that doing things quietly like this makes me feel very happy afterward," one of them said.
Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly beside her. "I feel the same way. I really like this feeling. Of course, there are some people who shouldn’t be saved, and I won’t save them."
A doctor is not a naive fool. She would not help those who did not deserve it.
"The center of Dabaishan is ahead. Shall we go in and take a look? We can also gather some herbs," Yan Aohan asked Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi smiled. "We came here to train, so it’s fine to go see."
Yan Aohan nodded, found a quiet spot, and parked the car. After everyone got out, he directly stored the car away.
Although Yu Qingyun had never seen this before, everyone knew that such things would be common at the Sage Academy. It was better to let him get used to it now rather than let him be shocked later.
In fact, after receiving the storage bag Zhu Yanyi had given her, Yu Qingyun was no longer surprised by Yan Aohan’s ability. To her, it was strange but not shocking.
"It seems Senior Brother Qingyun has gotten used to our way of doing things," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.
Yu Qingyun looked at Zhu Yanyi and smiled. "It’s not that I’m used to it. It just feels natural. Since you gave me such a storage bag, I think this is very normal. There’s nothing to be surprised about."
Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. "Indeed, it is normal." She added, "When we reach the Sage Academy, you will find that many things considered bizarre in this world are actually quite common."
Zhu Yanyi did not explain other aspects of the Sage Academy. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to, but there was no need. Sometimes, words were less effective than letting people understand for themselves.
"Dabaishan has existed for countless years. I remember it appearing on ancient historical maps, so this place is truly a paradise for herbs," Zhu Yanyi said as she walked up the mountain.
They did not take the usual paths others used, but instead chose a route no one had walked before.
Except for Yu Qingyun, the others, although unable to use their cultivator powers, were still highly skilled martial artists. Combined with Zhu Yanyi’s innate abilities, avoiding dangers here was very easy. Finding aged herbs was also simple.
Yu Qingyun was not a master, but he had been practicing martial arts for years. Except for some particularly difficult spots where he needed help, he generally did not require special care.
"There is a small stream ahead that people usually don’t notice. The water is very clean. Let’s rest near it tonight," Zhu Yanyi said.
"Good." The others had no objections. Since they had come out, they had not expected to live in luxury.
Guided by the plants, Zhu Yanyi and her group quickly found the stream.
Though called a small stream, it was not small. It was about two meters wide, with flat, open spaces on both sides. Resting here was safe, as long as Zhu Yanyi sprinkled a circle of insect-repelling powder around them to prevent bugs and ants from attacking at night.
Yan Aohan took out tents and began setting them up. He built three tents in total: one for Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi, one for Sikong Xuran and Yu Qingyun, and one for Yi Yunfei and Ouyang Tianyun.
While setting up the tents, Zhu Yanyi started preparing dinner.
When traveling, others kept things simple, but Zhu Yanyi never let herself suffer. Pots, bowls, and spoons were all present, along with a full set of seasonings and ingredients she carried with her.
"With this kind of storage tool, traveling is really convenient," Yu Qingyun said while helping wash the dishes.
Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Yes, especially for us doctors. If we go out to train or work as traveling physicians, carrying large bags would be inappropriate. This storage tool is indeed much more convenient."
Yu Qingyun agreed from the bottom of his heart. "Indeed, it is."
For dinner, Zhu Yanyi made a pot of three-fresh soup and roasted some corn buns. Although simple, the food had a unique flavor.
"To be honest, the more ordinary the food, the more it shows the cook’s care," Ouyang Tianyun said seriously to Zhu Yanyi. "Fifteen, your soup and food amazed me."
"It’s just some simple soup and food, yet you speak of it as if it were dragon liver and phoenix gall," Zhu Yanyi said, then laughed.
"I have never eaten dragon liver or phoenix gall, but I think food that brings happiness is much better than eating such rare delicacies," Ouyang Tianyun replied.
Yi Yunfei gave a thumbs-up from the side. "Third Brother is right. Fifteen, your food is really good."
"If you think it’s good, then eat more. It won’t be a waste of my rare chance to cook," Zhu Yanyi said.
Since going to the Sage Academy, Zhu Yanyi had been busy with many things and had less time to cook. Plus, she was not a culinary cultivator, so she rarely cooked anymore. Instead, she ate more of what others made, especially Ouyang Tianyun’s food.
Yu Qingyun nodded as well. "These foods seem simple, but sometimes eating a bowl feels very happy. Every time I eat compressed biscuits during missions, I think, 'If only I could have a bowl of hot soup.'"
"Alright, a bowl of ordinary soup makes you so emotional. Then please eat without holding back," Zhu Yanyi said with a helpless smile.
"The nights in Dabaishan are very quiet," Yi Yunfei said, listening to the insects chirping and looking at the starry sky.
"Yes, the quieter the night, the more dangerous it is in such places," Yan Aohan said.
"Lord Yan, did you find something?" Yi Yunfei asked curiously.
Yan Aohan smiled faintly. "Ani, did you notice?"
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "The plants told me the latest news. About thirty miles from here, three mysterious people appeared. More accurately, they are masked people."
"Masked people?" Remembering the masked person from the R country, Sikong Xuran and the others looked at Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Yes, it’s that masked person. Well, it just feels similar. We don’t know for sure yet, and haven’t confirmed it. But…"