Thirty miles to the west of Jinghu City, there is a large mountain, a hundred feet high, with walls as sharp as blades, and there is snow on the top, which does not melt all year round.
At the top of the mountain, there is a lake. The lake is as green as a wash and as clear as a mirror, so it is named Jinghu Lake, and the mountain peak is named Jinghu Peak.
The magic is that no matter it is cold winter or midsummer, no matter it is heavy snow or scorching sun, Mirror Lake will never freeze or dry up.
What's even more magical is that as long as you can drink a sip of the water from Jinghu Lake, you will be in good health and free from all diseases. Therefore, Jinghu City is also regarded as a holy lake by some herdsmen and people, and there are gods living in the lake.
Every year, many herdsmen and people travel thousands of miles to come to Jinghu Peak to offer sacrifices, climb Jinghu Peak, drink Jinghu water, and worship the Jinghu God, hoping to receive blessings from the gods, good health, and everything goes well.
In addition, there are various natural and earthly treasures such as snow lotus and snow ginseng on Jinghu Peak, which attracts countless people to go there.
However, Jinghu Peak is as steep as a standing peak and is covered with ice and snow all year round, making it difficult to climb. Even a warrior with extraordinary skills may stumble and fall from the peak if not careful, killing him.
But even so, it can't stop some fanatical people or people who have aspirations, like moths to the flame, coming in an endless stream.
At this time, there was a group of people climbing Jinghu Peak in the strong wind and snow.
There were six people in this group, five men and one woman, or to be more precise, five men and a little girl.
The five men were wearing thick sheepskin furs and were tall and burly. On the contrary, the little girl was only eleven or twelve years old and wore thin clothes. Under the blowing wind of ice and snow, the little girl's hair and eyebrows were covered with frost, and her face looked pale. Pale, with livid lips, cracked fingers, and crumbling, as if the next moment, he would be blown away by the strong wind and drowned in the cold snow.
But no matter how strong the wind was and how fast the snow was, the little girl always followed behind the men and never fell behind.
Looking at the little girl behind her whose fingers were red from the cold and her consciousness was in a trance, but even so, she still stubbornly held onto the ice and snow rocks with her hands and walked forward in the wind and snow, she couldn't help but said: "Little Aman, here It’s too dangerous, you’d better go back.”
"No, my mother is sick. Only the water from the Holy Lake can save my mother. I must climb to Jinghu Peak and bring back the water from the holy lake to treat my mother's illness." The little girl trembled, although her voice Weak, yet innocent and determined.
"We'll be there soon. We won't go any further. You, a little girl, can't reach the Holy Lake."
The man shook his head and advised: "Little Aman, you'd better go back."
They are snow ginseng collectors. They have been to Jinghu Peak all year round and are very familiar with Jinghu Peak. But the more familiar they are, the more they understand the danger and terror of Jinghu Peak. The closer they get to the top of Jinghu Peak. , the more dangerous it is, not to mention the violent winds and snow that are raging and can destroy mountains and rivers, the sheer cliffs that are as smooth as mirrors and have nowhere to rely on are enough to be daunting.
Even though they are experienced visitors who have been to Jinghu Peak all year round, they have never dared to get close to the top of Jinghu Peak, let alone climbed to the top.
They came here just to dig snow ginseng. As for little Aman, they met him at the foot of the mountain.
They also felt pity for the little girl and couldn't bear to hit her, so they asked her to follow them. According to their thinking, it won't be long before the little girl retreats and goes back obediently.
But never expected that the little girl not only persisted, but also did not complain about hardship or tiredness along the way. Even though she was exhausted and scarred, she still gritted her teeth and persisted, never complaining or even shedding tears.
Now at this point, anyone with a discerning eye can already see that the little girl has reached her limit, both physically and mentally. If she goes any higher, she will undoubtedly die.
Originally, according to their rules for visiting guests, regardless of life or death, people who meet by chance should do more than do less. But along the way, they have grown fond of this innocent, kind, and strong little girl, and they really can't bear to watch her. She went to die.
"It's okay, little Aman must climb to the top of the mountain and retrieve the holy lake water for his mother."
Little Aman shook his head and said stubbornly.
"Why are you so stubborn?" the man said angrily, "Do you know that if you go up any higher, you will die!"
"Aren't you afraid of death?"
Hearing this, little Aman fell silent and had no words.
The man also felt that his tone was a bit harsh. Just when he was about to apologize, little Ah Man suddenly raised his head and grinned: "Uncle Ayi, I know you are doing good for little Ah Man, but little Ah Man is not afraid of wind and snow, nor is he afraid of death. I am afraid that I will never see my grandma again, so little Aman must climb to the top of the mountain, and he will definitely climb to the top."
Little Aman took a few steps forward and came to a few people. He bent down and saluted the five of them: "Thank you Uncle Ayi, Uncle Hong, Uncle Shi, Uncle Mu, and Uncle Zhao for taking care of you these days, little Aman." I am very grateful, little Aman will definitely remember the uncles forever."
"Oh...that's all."
Looking at the innocent, sincere and kind smile of the little girl, the five of them felt uncomfortable. They knew that the little girl would die if she left, but they could not stop her, let alone help.
They also knew that the little girl was pitiful and wanted to help her, but they could not risk their lives. The little girl came to Jinghu Peak for her mother, and they came here also for their parents and wife. Children, so their lives are not only their own, but also those of their parents, wives and children.
Therefore, even though they wanted to help the little girl and sympathized with her, they could not abandon their families and take risks for her.
It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s that I don’t dare, and it’s even more that I can’t.
What's more, with their ability, whether they can reach the top of Jinghu Peak is a matter of two opinions.
And as outsiders, they can't stop it, and there's nothing they can do to stop it.
"In this case, we won't advise you anymore. We believe that you, little Aman, will definitely reach the top of the mountain and get the water from the holy lake."
Since we can't help or stop it, we can only pray and wish.
"Well, little Aman will definitely be able to get the holy lake water." Little Aman nodded heavily.
"Then I wish little Aman all the best." The man smiled.
"The uncles also had a smooth trip."
Little Aman also grinned, his smile pure and warm.
Just as Xiao Aman and the five of them parted ways and were about to leave, Jinghu Peak suddenly trembled, and then there was a roar from the top of the mountain.
The sound is as loud as spring thunder and as loud as the roar of a tiger.
Just as the six people were shocked, the snowy clouds and mist on the peak suddenly broke through, and a majestic alien beast appeared in the clouds and mist.
That strange beast has the body of a tiger and a horse, with silver horns on its head. Its whole body is covered with scales. It is blue and flawless. Its four hooves are like snow. The water around it is surging. It flies in the water and is majestic.
