Chapter: 1262

Normally, two people would never want to venture out under such circumstances, but because there was a clear request, they had to go into the mountain to gather herbs.

Only by gathering enough medicinal plants can they exchange for food, medicine, and heating materials like coal oil and firewood.

After all, it's so cold outside that daily energy consumption is huge. Just relying on gathering firewood would be difficult, and they need to rely on a certain amount of coal oil to cope.

But Wei Changming did not give up. He knew that his father's health was getting worse by the day, and he had to find a way to get some medicine for him.

So, with the help of his physical strength, he pulled his father along the mountain path, step by step.

The cold wind howled, and the darkness was absolute. But Wei Changming's determination never wavered.

He knew that as long as they could make it through this night, everything would be okay.

But father and son only managed to gather six or seven roots of herbs today, just enough to exchange for tomorrow's food.

Wei Yongzheng was exhausted and hungry, his lips turning purple from the cold.

Although Wei Changming was physically stronger than him, he also felt a huge physical burden.

The Long White Mountains have started to accumulate snow now, making it extremely difficult to walk through the deep mountains, consuming a lot of physical energy. The less herbs they gather, the deeper they need to venture into the mountains each time.

It's only half past midnight now, and they might have to stay in the mountains at night again soon.

Wei Yongzheng grasped a handful of snow and stuffed it into his mouth to thaw it out, then said with dry lips: "Son, if you keep going like this, I'm afraid I won't make it through this winter. After I'm gone, you must be strong enough to live on your own. You have to find ways to leave some legacy for the Wei family and perhaps one day return to Jinling and reclaim our Wei family pharmacy."

Wei Changming panted heavily and consoled him: "Don't say such things, Dad. The conditions in Long White Mountain are indeed harsh, but I feel that since you came here, your physical strength has actually improved a bit."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh: "You've been mistreating your body all along, exhausting your original energy and never exercising. You even stopped walking frequently, and your body is weakening day by day. Now, every day in Long White Mountain requires so much physical activity, I think you're actually getting stronger."

Wei Yongzheng sat down heavily on the thick layer of snow, feeling emotional: "You're right, Dad. I do feel that my body has become stronger than before. Before, just a few steps would leave me gasping for air. Now, we can gather herbs in the mountains all day."

He sighed again and warned: "It's all because I didn't understand how to cherish my youth back then. I depleted my physical energy too early. You must learn from this and never follow in my footsteps."

Wei Changming sat down beside him, using his flashlight to illuminate the surroundings. The white snow and trees seemed gloomy as he said, "I'm thinking of taking your old path, but it's no use. Look at this old forest deep in the mountains, even the mother bears are hibernating now. Where can I find a woman to borrow her physical strength from?"

Wei Yongzheng couldn't help but smile.

It was hard to say who was more lacking in women between him and his son.

When he was young, he really did leave emotions everywhere, playing with many women, probably more than what his son had seen.

Thinking about it, this life hadn't been wasted.

As soon as Wei Changming thought of women, he couldn't help but sigh: "Talking about women, that Xue Rui in the Jinling Xue family is really someone I miss, I don't know if there's still a chance to go back this lifetime. If I can go back, I'll definitely find her and fight for three hundred rounds."

Wei Yongzheng patted his shoulder, encouraging him, saying: "I believe that my son and I will definitely have our day of turning things around!"

It was a beautiful dream for Wei Changming and his son, Wei Yongzheng, to turn their fortunes around. However, suddenly, a fierce cold wind blew down from Long White Mountain, causing them to shiver with fear. JrNovels.com