Chapter 974: Chapter 974: Is This the Mountain She Climbed in Her Past Life After Wandering Aimlessly? Chu Chengfeng lamented, “If I had known at the time, I would have run here, but unfortunately, by the time I knew, there was nothing left.” Xiao Wen chuckled, “Ten years ago, you were only thirteen, right? What use would it be even if you knew?” Chu Chengfeng laughed awkwardly. He just liked listening to Xiao Wen talk, even the word “useless” sounded so delightful. But in Gu Qiaoqiao’s ears were the voices of two people, yet she didn’t hear a single word. Her mind was in utter chaos. She didn’t recognize this road, but she recognized that lightning-struck wood. In her past life, after she handled her brother’s funeral and took care of everything at home, she waited for Master Fong for three days. Unfortunately, Master Fong never returned. And she decided not to wait any longer. Chang Qing and Master Fong, without her burden, might find things a bit easier. After leaving a letter for Master Fong, she boarded a bus and headed to the outskirts. Then, she saw a mountain path leading who knows where, and she walked straight ahead. It was golden autumn in September, the mountains full of red, yellow, and some still green leaves, extremely beautiful, but her heart was barren and full of despair. Then, she saw this dark and straight lightning-struck wood. There wasn’t a single branch, just a bare trunk. Amidst the vibrant woodland, it stood out distinctly. At that time, she thought the tree was just like her, stripped of branches and leaves, leaving only a solitary self in the world. Not even knowing whether she was alive or dead. And now, she saw this tree for the second time. This is a century-old tree struck by lightning. Walking further in was the mountainous area. Chu Chengfeng said this is Cloud Mist Mountain. Could it be the high mountain she climbed in her past life after wandering aimlessly? That mountain isn’t large. About the size of a football field. Below is a bottomless deep pool. Gu Qiaoqiao’s face turned a bit pale. To prevent the perceptive Xiao Wen from noticing anything wrong, she took her hat and covered her face, then leaned back against the chair. She seemed to be feigning a nap. Ling Nan, sitting beside her, asked with concern, “Sister Qiaoqiao, are you sleepy?” Gu Qiaoqiao replied dully, “Mm, I got up early this morning, a bit sleepy.” In front, Chu Chengfeng promptly said, “Sister-in-law, we have another hour to go, you can rest for a while.” Xiao Wen also turned to look, saw Gu Qiaoqiao with her face covered by a hat, and subtly furrowed her brows before turning back to look forward. However, there was a hint of thoughtfulness in her eyes. And Gu Qiaoqiao, seeing that no one noticed her anomaly, let out a soft sigh, but her earlier good mood was gone. Her heart became very heavy. Since settling back in the Imperial Capital, she hadn’t stopped thinking about the place where she died in her past life. Though she had no desire to see it, occasionally recalling it brought a complex feeling. This was her only secret. She just knew that after leaving the Imperial Capital City, she wandered aimlessly. She didn’t even know where she ended up. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ N0velFire.ɴet She probably took a shortcut. So she arrived there by noon. Because that day’s sunshine was extraordinarily bright, in stark contrast to her gloomy mood. She naturally didn’t know the name of this mountain. She didn’t even know which direction, east, west, south, or north, she was heading. And today, just now, she finally found out.