Haitang, however, did not sense Ning Beichen’s death, making the first possibility highly unlikely, which offered her some solace.
If it wasn't the first, then it had to be the second or third.
Regardless, Liu Yilin could only search for answers within the scope of the second and third possibilities.
“Ning Beichen, no matter where you are, I will find you!”
Liu Yilin vowed silently in her heart.
When Ning Beichen was around, Liu Yilin always felt a sense of reliance, unafraid of whatever happened.
But now that Ning Beichen had gone missing, Liu Yilin realized she could no longer do without him, and that he was the most important person in her life.
Ning Beichen had disappeared in the Siberian snow mountains. Whether he was trapped or had gone to another world, it was all connected to the Siberian snow mountains.
Currently, it was the coldest time of year in Siberia, with the mountains almost completely covered in snow. However, Liu Yilin couldn’t wait until next year; she couldn’t afford to. She knew that if she waited, she would go mad.
Therefore, she decided to venture back to the Siberian snow mountains, this time better prepared, even mentally ready for a one-way trip.
But her plan was discovered by the other women, who clamored to go with her. Haitang was the most insistent.
In the end, Liu Yilin had no choice but to agree to go with Haitang.
This was because Haitang was a Miao shaman, and if Ning Beichen was trapped in the snow mountains, she could use her witchcraft to locate him.
As for the other women, such as Ye Ya’er, Liu Yilin refused. Their strength was too low; in such a situation in the Siberian snow mountains, they wouldn’t even be able to protect themselves, effectively walking into death. Liu Yilin naturally wouldn't agree.
Regardless of their relationships with Ning Beichen, now was not the time for jealousy, but for unity.
Liu Yilin excelled in this regard. Although she wasn't the oldest among the women, her personal charm immediately won them over.
Moreover, with her cultivation as a Grandmaster, nearing the level of a Great Grandmaster, she was the strongest and most imposing among them, which allowed her to command their respect.
After making all the preparations and arrangements, Liu Yilin and Haitang set off for Siberia.
Not long after, a small private jet landed in the snowy landscape. This was as far as a small private jet could reach at this time of year.
“Two beautiful ladies, I wish you luck.”
The pilot, lowering his head against the knife-like ice and snow, quickly said a word to Liu Yilin and Haitang before immediately flying away.
To him, two Eastern women arriving here at this season were clearly insane. He had no intention of going mad with them.
If it weren't for the irresistible price they offered, he wouldn't have come even this far.
So, after dropping them off, he didn't dare to delay for a second and immediately turned his plane back.
In the vast expanse of white snow, only two tiny, insignificant black dots remained.
Liu Yilin and Haitang adjusted their thick, plush clothing, exchanged a glance, and completely ignored the harsh weather ahead, resolutely heading towards the snow mountains with their luggage.
In their hearts, nothing was more important than finding Ning Beichen, even if it meant facing a sea of fire and mountains of swords.
Meanwhile, Ning Beichen had no idea about Liu Yilin’s situation. He was still worried that James might have died in the snow mountains in his absence.
He also missed Liu Yilin and wondered if she would be heartbroken upon learning of his disappearance.
He had been in this mysterious world for nearly ten days. During this time, he had gloriously become a cleaner on a ship.
His daily job was to clean the ship. Fortunately, the people on board were kind to him, not treating him harshly or making things difficult.
A few days later, the large ship finally returned, and Ning Beichen followed them to their living area.
This settlement was not large, with a sparse population, much like a village in his own world.
However, this village was ruled by the ship captain, and everyone had to obey his orders.
Through observation, Ning Beichen found no particularly formidable individuals in the village.
Compared to the villagers, those who participated in fishing expeditions were considered the most capable. The rest were mostly the old, the young, women, and children.
This village made a living by fishing for saber-toothed fish. Under the leadership of the ship captain, their lives were relatively prosperous.
However, Ning Beichen was indifferent to these matters and had no intention of staying to live there.
It was just that the captain’s beloved daughter frequently came to find Ning Beichen, which was somewhat of a headache for him.
He could sense that the captain’s daughter harbored some affection for him, but this affection was mostly born of curiosity, as if she had encountered a foreigner or a new toy.
Finally, when the captain and his crew went into town, Ning Beichen breathed a sigh of relief.
But as they prepared to depart, the captain’s daughter once again appeared by Ning Beichen’s side with a triumphant air, making his eyelids twitch.
However, at this point, he was too lazy to bother with her. For the captain’s daughter, this was a trip for fun, while Ning Beichen was determined to leave and never return.
To leave this place and return to his own world, Ning Beichen needed to understand more about this world and its strongest powers. Only then could he formulate a plan.
Otherwise, if this world’s martial prowess was too overwhelming, he, Ning Beichen, would be nothing more than cannon fodder, and the thought of returning would be out of the question.
The captain and his crew did not use ships to travel to the great human cities. Instead, they used animals resembling deer but several times larger than ordinary deer.
One deer could carry five people, and there were even larger deer used specifically for transporting goods.
Thirteen people, three riding deer, and three cargo deer, set off in a grand procession towards the human city.
Ning Beichen initially thought they would arrive quickly, but upon inquiring, he learned that it would take a continuous month of travel to reach the great human settlement.
This astonished Ning Beichen, as the speed of these deer was not slow, covering about a hundred kilometers per hour, comparable to the speed of vehicles in his own world.
Furthermore, there were no wide roads here; they traveled on uneven mountain paths. Especially after leaving the ice fields, the surrounding scenery captivated Ning Beichen, making everything seem incredibly novel.