Chapter 178: Tengchong Volcano (1)
As I sat in front of a map of the Central Plains—one that was even less detailed than something I could’ve drawn with my foot—I was deep in thought.
Then, Hwa-eun pointed to a specific location.
“So-ryong, if we’re heading out, we should go here first.”
She was indicating a spot near the border between Sichuan and Qinghai—one of the villages that had come up from the information I received in exchange for the Queen Bee Royal Jelly Wine.
“Here?”
Hwa-eun nodded and explained.
“Yes. The Governor of Sichuan said he would help gather information about the Tiger Salamander, but since we’re looking for someone who actually saw it ten years ago, it’ll take quite some time to find the right person.
And Qinghai is the farthest destination.
But this village—we already know exactly where it is, and it’s on the way to Qinghai. So it makes the most sense to check it first.
Besides, it’s impossible for us to visit all the locations in one trip.”
Her reasoning was logical and well-structured, and I couldn’t help but nod along.
It was the same conclusion I had reached.