Under the orderly command of Knight Aura, the team members were busy and efficient in carrying out various tasks. They carefully cleared the weeds in the col, carefully inspected each cave, and conducted a rigorous assessment of the water source.

When everything was ready, the bonfire was lit and preparations for dinner began. Everyone sat around the fire, enjoying the rare tranquility and harmony.

Lieben explained to Matthews that this rest stop was only a temporary stop for the team. Although there was a cave that could be used, due to the limited space in the cave, most of the personnel would have to camp and rest in an open space close to the mountain wall tonight.

After dinner, everyone moved quickly and laid hay as a temporary bed beside the mountain wall so that they could rest and recover their strength as soon as possible. They knew that adequate sleep was the key to storing energy and coping with the long journey and herb collection tasks the next day.

Although the night was cold, everything was fine. The next day, everyone got up early and began to pack their luggage to prepare to continue their journey.

Knight Auburn assigned tasks, requiring each family to leave behind some herbalists to search for rare medicinal herbs in the surrounding area. At the same time, he reminded his own guards to light signal smoke regularly to indicate the direction for the herbalists and to accurately record the types and quantities of medicinal herbs collected every day.

The team moved in a compact and orderly manner, aware of the importance of time, and no one dared to slack off. They passed through the forest, climbed over the hills, and moved forward quickly until the sun set, and then they arrived at the second safe rest point - a hidden cave.

Knight Aura quickly directed the family members to work together to remove the huge rock that was blocking the entrance of the cave.

The cave is a mysterious and dark space. Knight Aura dispatched some members to go deep into the cave and carefully check every corner to ensure safety. At the same time, he also assigned others to go to the water source to conduct a comprehensive test of water quality and water quantity to ensure the safety of drinking water for herbalists.

After making sure everything was safe, everyone lit a bonfire and began to prepare dinner, revealing warmth and tranquility in the busyness.

Lieben revealed to Matthews that this rest point was the core base of the Albert family in the Andes Mountains. There was a huge cave here that could accommodate hundreds of people.

Matthews walked into the cave and was shocked by its spaciousness. The cave had been carefully renovated, with a flat floor and well-designed vents to keep the air flowing, creating a safe and comfortable environment. He continued to explore and came to a pool not far away. He saw clear mountain spring water gushing out from the cracks in the rocks. The water was pure and transparent, and it was obviously an ideal water source.

During the break, Matthews expressed his strong interest in herbal medicine to Teacher Lieben, knowing that the teacher had profound knowledge in this area. The teacher had focused on exploring the effects of various herbs on the human body, especially their stimulation reactions on acupuncture points.

In view of this, Lieben suggested to Matthews that if he wanted to learn more, it would be best to leave the team temporarily so that they could focus more on finding various medicinal herbs. In this process, they could discuss in detail their growing environment, medicinal value and how to use them while collecting medicinal herbs. This way of learning would help Matthews understand medicinal knowledge more comprehensively.

Matthews accepted the advice of Instructor Leben, and he was unwilling to follow the main force all the time, so he found Knight Ola and told him his decision to explore the wild.

Knight Ola expressed concern about this, but his concerns were slightly alleviated when Matthews insisted and explained that Knight Lieben would accompany him.

Despite his hesitation, Knight Aura finally agreed to Matthews' plan, and specifically asked Lieben to ensure Matthews' safety during the expedition, because he knew that Lieben was very familiar with the Andes Mountains.

Matthews and Leben spent a night at the rest stop. The next morning, they left the rest stop with necessary supplies and personal equipment and embarked on an expedition to find medicine.

Lieben unfolded the map and pointed to the most eye-catching mark on it. He said, "This is the core base of the Albert family. These two small marks are the first and third rest stations. The other points represent temporary places for rest. We will move forward along this road."

Matthews had no objection to this, so they set out immediately on a journey to find the medicine.

On the way, Lieben introduced the properties of various herbs to Matthews in detail, and especially pointed out those with higher economic value.

Matthews's exploration was motivated by his strong interest in medicinal knowledge rather than by life's pressure. They traveled through dense forests and climbed steep cliffs, striving to gain a more comprehensive understanding of various medicinal herbs.

Although they did not deliberately look for those precious medicinal herbs, thanks to Lieben's deep understanding of the growing environment of medicinal herbs, they still successfully collected many precious medicinal herbs, including a large amount of wild ginseng and mountain ganoderma.

At night, they rested at the temporary stopovers they had chosen, occasionally hunting small animals and wild fruits to fill their stomachs. Although black bears are large animals in the mountains, their activities have decreased due to the drop in temperature.

Every day, Matthews can see the signal smoke rising at the rest point, which is a sign for them to navigate in the dense forest and ensure that they will not deviate from the established route. This ancient signal transmission method plays an extraordinary role here.

In the dense forest, Matthews naturally displayed his ghost step skills, deftly avoiding trees, thorns and entangled vines. This practical application greatly promoted the improvement of his ghost step skills, which once again proved that learning through practice is the most efficient. This not only improved his movement speed, but also strengthened his ability to adapt and cope with changing terrain.

Lieben followed quietly behind, not disturbing Matthews' practice. The two of them kept moving forward and unknowingly passed the third rest point. For them, as long as they controlled the time of leaving the mountain, self-sufficiency was not a problem.

Matthews and Instructor Lieben arrived at a warm area near the Andes Mountains volcano, and the comfortable environment here made them stop and rest involuntarily. They lay on the grass on the hillside facing the sun and enjoyed the quiet moment.

During this time, Matthews accidentally noticed a small stick-shaped plant that poked its head out of the soil with a dark brown top. His eyes immediately flashed with excitement. He recognized the plant and quickly and carefully dug it out with a shovel, confirming his discovery in his heart.

Then he shouted excitedly: "Coach Leben, come and see! Look what treasure I found!" His voice was full of joy and anticipation, as if he had discovered a priceless treasure.

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