Since the little wild boar can find matsutake mushrooms here, it means there are more matsutake mushrooms here.

Su Ran's heart was filled with anticipation and excitement, and he decided to start picking these precious ingredients.

Walking carefully into the dense forest, Su Ran's eyes shuttled among the leaves, looking for the matsutake mushrooms hidden under the leaves.

He knew that these matsutake mushrooms were gifts from nature and that there might be a surprise under every leaf.

The sun shines through the treetops, casting mottled shadows, adding a touch of mystery to the forest. The breeze blows by, bringing bursts of fresh air, making Su Ran feel relaxed and happy.

He couldn't help but slow down his pace, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty.

At the same time, his eyes moved through the woods, carefully observing every piece of land and every pine tree.

Matsutake likes to grow in the soil at the base of pine trees, so he pays special attention to areas that look a little unusual.

Finally, he found a patch of matsutake mushrooms.

He squatted down and gently pushed away the fallen leaves and dead branches on the ground, revealing clusters of fresh and tender matsutake mushrooms.

They are dark brown in color, shaped like small umbrellas, and have a unique aroma.

Su Ran carefully reached out to the matsutake mushrooms, gently touching their surface with her fingertips, feeling their texture and temperature.

Picking matsutake requires extreme caution to avoid damaging their structure or harming the roots of surrounding pine trees.

Take out a small knife, gently cut off the matsutake mushrooms, and put them into the basket.

Every time he picked the fruits, he kept his movements gentle, trying not to disturb the surrounding natural environment.

As he went deeper into the forest, Su Ran discovered more and more Matsutake mushrooms.

They grow beside tree trunks, in the grass, and even hidden under rotten wood. Each matsutake exudes an alluring aroma that makes people salivate.

Su Ran picked the matsutake mushrooms carefully, fearing that he would hurt them. He knew that these matsutake mushrooms were treasures of nature and needed to be carefully cared for.

Every time we bend down and stretch out our hands, it is an expression of awe and gratitude to nature.

As time went by, there were more and more matsutake mushrooms in the basket, and Su Ran's heart was filled with satisfaction and joy.

After picking the last matsutake, Su Ran stood up, looked around, and admired the beautiful forest.

I can't help but sigh, "It is everyone's responsibility to protect the environment and cherish natural resources. I will continue to work hard and contribute my own strength to the sustainable development of nature."

However, at this moment, a sudden noise from deep in the forest broke the silence.

Su Ran looked around vigilantly, trying to find the source of the sound.

As the sound got closer, Su Ran's heartbeat quickened and he felt a strong sense of uneasiness.

Suddenly, he found that the wild boar that had just passed by him was walking towards him.

This wild boar is huge in size and exudes a wild aura. Its eyes reveal a ferocity and vigilance.

But soon, this feeling disappeared instantly, and the wild boar's eyes fell on the little wild boar beside him.

It seems that this is the little wild boar’s parent?
The little wild boar ran over happily after seeing his father. The family was reunited, and the little one rubbed his father hard. Su Ran felt very relieved watching this.

I didn't expect that it had such a strong connection with these two wild boars.

Perhaps to express gratitude to Su Ran for saving its life, the wild boar actually took the initiative to take Su Ran to a place in Changbai Mountain.

Su Ran was very surprised and moved by the wild boar's behavior.

He realized that animals also have their own emotions and gratitude. The wild boar obviously understood that Su Ran saved its cub and decided to repay him in its own way.

They embarked on the journey to Changbai Mountain together.

The picturesque scenery along the way, the magnificent mountains and dense forests made Su Ran feel the magic and beauty of nature. He couldn't help but sigh that he could have such an experience and explore this mysterious land with a wild boar.

When they arrived at their destination, Su Ran discovered that this place was a hot spring hidden deep in the mountains. The hot spring was surrounded by verdant trees and clear streams, and the air was filled with a fresh scent. Su Ran felt that both his body and mind were greatly relaxed and soothed.

The wild boar seemed to know that this place had a special meaning to Su Ran. It stood quietly by, silently observing Su Ran enjoying the tranquility of the hot spring.

Su Ran looked at the wild boar with gratitude, but was a little curious about what was different about this place.

"A natural hot spring? Hmm...it's really rare."

The formation of natural hot springs is complex.

One way of formation is the magma inside the earth's crust, or the accompanying phenomenon of volcanic eruptions. In the extinct volcanic terrain area where volcanic activity has occurred, there is still uncooled magma under the surface that has been uplifted by the movement of the crustal plates. This magma continuously releases a large amount of heat energy.

Due to the concentration of heat from this heat source, when there are porous water-bearing rock layers nearby, the hot water will not only be heated to become high-temperature hot water, but most of it will boil to form steam. Such hot springs are mostly sulfate springs.

Another reason for the formation of natural hot springs is the infiltration and circulation of surface water. When rainwater falls to the surface, it penetrates into the aquifer deep in the earth's crust and forms groundwater.

Groundwater is heated by the geothermal heat below and becomes hot water. When the temperature of the hot water rises, if there is a rock layer above it, the pressure will gradually increase. Once a crack appears, hot water and steam will rise rapidly.

As the hot water rises, the pressure gradually decreases, and the gas contained in it expands, reducing the density of the hot water. This expanding vapor helps the hot water continue to rise.

The rising hot water mixes with the cold water that was heated later, and the pressure generated by the difference in density causes convection. In open fissures, the resistance is small, and after the hot water and cold water mix, the hot water will rise through the fissures and gush out of the surface, forming hot springs.

Many times, the lack of a certain insignificant condition may make it impossible to form a natural hot spring.

Although this place is very nice, it doesn't have what Su Ran wants.

Because the purpose of this trip is not only to find the tomb robbers, but also to find a way to decipher the words on the stone wall.

Just as Su Ran was about to go ashore to rest, he suddenly found something under his feet.

It was a stone slab hidden under the water.

The surface of this stone slab was covered with traces of time, as if it had witnessed countless historical changes. However, what surprised Su Ran even more was that the stone slab was engraved with various unfamiliar patterns.

The patterns are intricate, with smooth and delicate lines.

Su Ran stared at these patterns, trying to find a clue to solve the mystery. He carefully observed every detail and tried to connect these patterns with the knowledge he knew. (End of this chapter)