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"Achoo!"
After sneezing, Ye Mingshang rubbed his nose.
"Who is talking bad about me behind my back?"
Not wanting to waste time, Ye Mingshang prepared to rent a car, as it was too far to run and would consume a lot of energy.
"I want to rent a car."
"Hello, what type are you looking for?" A saleswoman approached and asked softly.
"An off-road vehicle," Ye Mingshang replied without hesitation. Although he wouldn't be driving up Mount Everest, he at least needed to get to the foot of the mountain. This place was not like the city; the roads were difficult to navigate, and a sedan wouldn't suffice.
"What kind of off-road vehicle? We have various imported off-road vehicles, joint venture cars, and domestic ones. Which one do you prefer?"
"The one with the best performance."
"Alright, regarding the price, a decent imported vehicle costs three thousand per day, plus three hundred for mandatory insurance. Considering the rough terrain you might encounter, I recommend spending an additional five hundred per day for full coverage."
The salesperson rambled on, and Ye Mingshang felt annoyed. He waved his hand dismissively.
"No need to explain so much. I can't say how long I'll need it, so just give me one month. You can calculate the total cost, and I'll pay."
Seeing the other party's wealthy demeanor, the salesperson was delighted and hurried to offer tea. Ye Mingshang declined and urged her to hurry; he was pressed for time.
"Okay, sir, please wait a moment. It will be ready shortly."
Before long, the Salesperson came over with the bill.
"Hello, sir. The total for the car rental and insurance fees is one hundred thousand and seventy. Since you are on a monthly plan, we’ve given you a discount, so it will be ninety-eight thousand in total."
After tapping on the calculator for a while, the Salesperson showed Ye Mingshang the numbers.
"May I ask if you will be paying in cash or by card?"
"By card. Who carries that much cash around?"
"Alright, please show me your ID and driver's license. We will process your paperwork right away; it will only take about ten minutes."
After handing over the documents and completing a series of procedures, along with making the payment, he soon saw his car—a Land Rover. He didn’t recognize the model, but it should be priced around two to three million.
After putting his belongings into the car, Ye Mingshang sat in the driver's seat, pressed down on the accelerator, and gradually drove away while the Salesperson waved enthusiastically.
"Wow, Xiao Li, you made a good sale today."
"Haha! It’s not bad."
...
At an altitude of eight thousand eight hundred and forty-eight meters on a peak covered in pristine white snow, the mountain was adorned in silver, making it appear mysterious and noble.
The towering peak pierced through the clouds, stretching endlessly across the horizon.
Majestic, tall, beautiful, mysterious...
Every year, many people trek through mountains and waters, traveling thousands of miles to come here, just to witness the mystery and beauty of the snow-capped mountains. They want to see the grandeur of the World's Highest Peak.
Every year, many adventurers attempt to conquer this high mountain, showcasing their strength. Yet, despite having advanced equipment, many still lose their lives in the vastness of the snowy mountains.
The power of nature is not something mere mortals can underestimate.
In the snow-capped mountains, the cold wind howls, stirring up the endless white snow.
It is very cold.
At this altitude, temperatures are often several degrees below zero year-round, far exceeding what humans can endure.
In the snowy mountains, beneath the thick blanket of white snow, a middle-aged man wearing glasses and a black windbreaker is desperately running while clutching a briefcase.
Ahead lies a fork in the path, and the middle-aged man quickly dodges past it.
Before long, about seven or eight people come running from behind, all gasping for breath.
The leader has ear-length hair tied back with a headband, wearing a leather jacket and a black knit hat on his head.
“Damn it, how dare you bully me? Where did that guy go?”
All around is a sea of white. Prolonged exposure to this environment has dulled their perception of color; if they continue like this, they might suffer from snow blindness.
“I don’t know. He disappeared as soon as we turned the corner.”
The response comes from a man wrapped in a thick wool coat, wearing an old-fashioned military hat with his face covered by a large mask. Due to the extreme cold, his breath has formed a circular patch of ice on the mask.
The leader glanced around a few times and waved his hand. “Damn it, how dare you bully me? With such a short distance, I don’t believe this guy can run to the sky. Go after him!”
The leader ran ahead, while the others followed behind.
After a few moments, hearing that the people had moved far away, the Middle-Aged Man cautiously peeked out from behind the rock.
Seeing that there was indeed no one around, he let out a heavy sigh. The warmth escaped his mouth and instantly turned into ice shards, transforming into White Mist that fell to the ground.
At the foot of the mountain...
A Land Rover off-road vehicle came to a stop. A thinly dressed Black-Clad Youth stood beside the car, carrying a thickly wrapped ink gun on his back.
Looking at the towering and magnificent snow-capped mountains before him, Ye Mingshang murmured softly.
"Mengyu, I have arrived."
With a click, he locked the car and resolutely stepped onto the mountain path, leaving a trail of footprints behind him.
...
Seeing the snow that had already buried his knees, Ye Mingshang frowned.
Since its existence, the snow on this mountain had never melted, remaining covered in white snow year-round. The accumulation over countless years had made its snow layer very thick.
What was buried up to his knees was still considered shallow; in some places, a person could be completely buried.
Walking on such a snow-covered mountain, it was best to have a pair of water spiders, similar to those used in racket sports, which could increase the surface area and prevent sinking.
That was for ordinary people; for Ye Mingshang, it only required a slight consumption of his magical energy.
He can fly, although it consumes a lot of energy. However, there is snow, and even if the snow is soft, it allows him to save a significant amount of magical power.
With his hands spread open, his body slowly rises and then gently lands on the snow in front of him.
This time, he does not sink in but stands firmly on top, as if walking on solid ground.
"This is much better; it's more convenient."
As he walks, only faint footprints are left in the snow. If one does not pay close attention, they are nearly invisible.
Climbing Mount Everest may be difficult for others, but for Ye Mingshang, a Human Immortal, it is much easier.
His steps are light and casual, as if strolling through a garden.
Some may wonder why he chooses to walk slowly along the mountain path instead of flying up when he clearly has the ability to do so.
As mentioned before, his Flying is merely a form of levitation; he can only hover briefly at low altitudes. At nearly nine thousand meters high, he lacks the ability to ascend further.
However, if it were a powerful demon like those from the Underworld River with advanced magical abilities and Flying skills, it would be quite easy for them.
At this moment, Ye Mingshang somewhat regrets not bringing a Flying mount from home. (To be continued.)
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