He Kao turned the car onto a dirt road and stopped amidst the hills. He took a tour up the mountain, found the location unsuitable, then drove down to continue.
Nowadays, many mountain forests and water sources have seen good vegetation recovery, but the shrubs in this area are too dense, the night Earth Qi is cold and damp, and there are many old graves, making it unsuitable for staying overnight.
He Kao finally stopped deep within a scenic region, a spot less than a kilometer from a highway, yet the mountains were dense with forest and devoid of humans.
Many places have such characteristics, appearing close to habitation, yet rarely visited by anyone.
He Kao took a mat and sat leaning against a large tree, seemingly dazed, yet with his eyes slightly closed.
The tree had a soft layer of pine needles under it, providing dryness, and the surrounding foliage offered wind protection; he chose to cultivate here at night.
