At two o'clock in the afternoon, on a plain in the eastern suburbs of Baichuan City. 0

In the distance, the outlines of distant mountains undulated under the azure sky. But there was a lush green forest close by.0

The forest bordered a sparkling lake. It was not very large in area but had clear and beautiful water. Aquatic plants swayed abundantly, fish and shrimp swam, and white birds circled overhead. From above, the lake resembled a teardrop-shaped gem.0

Half of it lay within the forest, while the other half was embedded in the verdant grassland. The terrain of the plain didn't have much undulation; even an ordinary person could vaguely see places several kilometers away at a glance. Occasionally, cattle and sheep roamed the small grassland, chewing on tender grass.0

A tiny black dot remained motionless in the middle of the plain. Zooming in, it was a man sitting cross-legged. He had a tall and robust build, handsome and noble features, and medium-length hair as smooth as golden velvet that shone brilliantly under the sunlight. As it danced in the breeze, it reminded one of a lion's mane.0

His bangs parted over his forehead, gaze fixed into the distance. The man's lips curled slightly upward, seemingly carrying an inexplicable confidence.0

"Emerald Lake Grassland, located fifteen kilometers east of Baichuan City… There are no hills or mountains within an eight-kilometer radius. Hence, landslides, mudslides, or inexplicable rolling stones are absolutely impossible. Since Emerald Lake Grassland is an undeveloped area, the industrial zone...0