Upon Lin Wan’er’s (ni) return to Shuanng after more than three centuries, she found that the area had transformed beyond recognition.


    While Erhai Lake remained in its original location, the passage of hundreds of years had drastically altered the appearance of its waterspared to what they were over 300 years ago.


    As Lin Wan’er (ni) stood on the vibrant and bustling Shuanng Street, she struggled to reconcile her memories with the current reality.


    Fortunately, the mountains had not changed as much. Although some peaks had been mined, the overallndscape remained rtively intact.


    Based on Lin Wan’er’s (ni) observations, her father’s tomb was situated to the northeast of present-day Shuanng Township, just over the first mountain peak that had seen limited mining activity, and behind ity a mountain resembling a turtle’s back.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie Wade and Lin Wan’er parked their vehicle in town, put on matching sneakers, and donned coordinating outfits before embarking on their hike into the mountains.


    As they set off, Charlie Wade focused his thoughts inwardly, minimizing the aura fluctuations around him, and noted how effective this mental exercise was.<fn5113> Latest content published on find~novel</fn5113>


    The mountains surrounding Shuanng were not particrly high, with elevation differences ranging from a few hundred to just over a thousand meters, making the climb rtively easy. Moreover, the breathtaking scenery offered panoramic views of Erhai Lake, attracting many young hikers to the area.


    While Charlie Wade and Lin Wan’er (ni) made their way toward the mountain pass, they encountered numerous outdoor enthusiasts equipped for hiking. As they reached the base of the mountain where the path narrowed, they found even more people venturing into the wilderness.


    Lin Wan’er (ni) looked around eagerly, her excitement mounting as they neared the foot of the mountain.


    Upon sighting the mountain pass leading upward, she whispered to Charlie Wade, “I climbed this mountain from here over three hundred years ago. Back then, a small path, worn by locals, led the way. I never expected that after all this time, the path would still be here.”


    Charlie Wade smiled and replied, “Climbing a mountain is different from just walking. It’s all about finding the best route. Once that route is established, it tends to remain unchanged as long as the mountain itself doesn’t shift.”


    “Absolutely,” Lin Wan’er (ni) agreed with a nod. “The route might be simr, but it feels different now. There are signs of artificial enhancements everywhere; the path has been reinforced and steps constructed. Additionally, there are far more people here than before. In the past, there were few visitors, as many locals would only hike this trail to pay respects to their ancestors buried in the nearby mountains.”


    Charlie Wade surveyed the surroundings and remarked, “There are benefits to these artificial enhancements. It’s clear that many people venture into the mountains regrly. With surveince set up everywhere, particrly for forest fire prevention, we could ask Mr. Sun to help us obtain ess to the monitoring data. That might lead us to Sara’s whereabouts.”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) inquired, “If you can indeed trace Sara’s movements here, what’s your n?”


    Charlie Wade replied confidently, “From here to the Hundred Thousand Mountains, it’s still a thousand kilometers away. It’s unlikely that Sara would walk that distance, nor would she sneak into China on a ne or train. The most probable scenario is that she would drive. If we can find evidence of her vehicle, we can track her movements in real time.” He continued, “There are traffic cameras everywhere now, so as long as she’s on the road, there’s bound to be footage of her vehicle. I’ve heard that traffic departments utilize big data; their surveince systems can identify license te numbers. If we can ess their records, we can pinpoint the time and exact location of every vehicle captured on their cameras recently. This information will allow us to trace Sara’s route. I suspect her car’sst recorded location isn’t too far from here.”