Chapter 4: Super Helplessness

After starting work, Lv Ning was not very fond of being a teacher, but nowadays jobs are quite hard to find. Lv Ning can only make do for the time being, thinking of just getting by for a few years and then considering a job change if an opportunity arises. After all, one must prioritize survival first before contemplating other subsequent development issues

Lu Ning, twenty-three years old, graduated from a renowned polytechnic university, majoring in mechanical design and manufacturing. Upon graduation last year, he was unable to find a satisfactory job and sought assistance to become a physics teacher at a certain secondary school.

In recent years, due to the popularity of mountaineering, although Lu Ning did not dare to climb high mountains such as Mount Everest, he still decided to climb Meili Snow Mountain with five colleagues from school: Chen Qi, Wang Shi, Zhu Mei, Li Na, and Li Mei. Although the elevation of Meili Snow Mountain is only 6,740 meters, it is still an insurmountable height for people from the city

Six months later, Lu Ning sold all the stocks in his hands, the reason being that he observed that people had gone mad, from rural areas to cities, from the elderly to the youth, all of them were investing their money in the stock market.

Lu Ning slightly calmed the turmoil within his heart, in such an era, it was indeed a time when people died every day. Did he have the ability to survive in such chaotic times? What skills did he possess, and what use were the things he had learned in this generation? Moreover, he could not reveal any key points to the outside world; otherwise, he would surely be labeled as a lunatic or a madman by others

Two years ago, Lu Ning was attending school, and like the people across the country, he invested all the money he had into the stock market. It can be said that he was somewhat fortunate, or perhaps Lu Ning himself did not have a strong desire for greed

From then on, Lu Ning no longer dared to enter the stock market. He unhesitatingly used the money he earned to buy a car, withdrawing his focus from the stock market to complete his studies first, as this was what he needed to do; only in this way could he graduate smoothly

This village is entirely inhabited by Tibetans, who are very simple and hospitable. The next day, the official ascent began. For the first three days, Lu Ning and his companions struggled through the dense forest, essentially climbing in the primeval forest, with the guide using a Tibetan knife to clear the path for them

Lü Ning, Chen Qi, and Wang Shi, three gentlemen, are each responsible for caring for and assisting a female companion. They proceed with caution; initially, they traverse a mixed forest, followed by a thicket. The air in the forest is fresh, and a faint fragrance emanates from the dense, pristine woods

On the second day, they arrived in Deqin County. The next day, Liu Ning and his five companions headed towards Meili Snow Mountain, parking their vehicle in a small village at the foot of the mountain. They paid a small amount of money to the locals to help guard their vehicle and also hired a guide along with two Tibetan locals to carry their tents, sleeping bags, food, and other supplies.

During his university years, in addition to studying mechanical design and manufacturing, Lu Ning had two major hobbies. The first was reading; he would borrow a variety of books from the school library, including history, modern literature, classical literature, military knowledge, and other miscellaneous topics, and read them extensively. Naturally, searching for knowledge online was also a given. The second hobby was pursuing romantic interests; he would not engage with those who were not attractive. Due to Lu Ning's wide-ranging interests, he was quite popular among beautiful women. He not only pursued his classmates but also enjoyed the company of attractive female teachers, leading to numerous romantic escapades during his time at school.

Lv Ning felt an overwhelming sense of fear, a premonition of an impending collapse. He truly dared not to invest further, as he sensed that the market was on the verge of a breakdown. However, when he voiced his concerns, his classmates and friends laughed at him, deeming him foolish and overly naive, looking down upon him.

Lu Ning would never have imagined that while climbing Meili Snow Mountain, he would be blown back to the Eastern Han Dynasty by a fierce wind. This truly feels like a myth, becoming a time traveler, and it is actually happening to him, even though he finds it hard to believe the reality before his eyes. However, the situation is such that he cannot help but accept that this is indeed real. Lu Ning understands that this is not an April Fool's joke, nor is it a myth; it is a vivid reality occurring in his life.

Lü Ning understood that if he truly had traveled back to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, he would need to hide his mobile phone, GPS, flashlight, wallet, and other belongings. He must also quickly learn the language, laws, etiquette, and systems of the time, among other knowledge, otherwise it would be very difficult for him to survive in this world

Since the problem has arisen, one can only face reality. Complaining about fate or the world is of no use. First and foremost, one must address the essentials of food, clothing, and shelter, as these are the most pressing matters at hand. Moreover, I possess over 2,000 years of knowledge compared to people today; it would be hard to believe that I cannot survive with such knowledge. As for the chaos, as long as I am a bit cautious, it should be manageable. After coming to terms with this, Lu Ning's mood has calmed significantly. Furthermore, I possess over 2,000 years of knowledge compared to people today; it would be hard to believe that I cannot survive with such knowledge. As for the chaos, as long as I am a bit cautious, it should be manageable. After coming to terms with this, Lu Ning's mood has calmed significantly.

Lu Ning unhesitatingly sold all his stocks, distancing himself from the stock market, no longer concerned about stocks, whether they rose or fell, he did not care at all. A few months later, the stock market indeed encountered trouble, and many of Lu Ning's classmates lost everything, while those in a better position had merely wasted a year of effort

In order to climb Meili Snow Mountain, Lv Ning, along with colleagues and friends from school, not only adhered to daily physical training but also made thorough preparations. Lv Ning purchased a map atlas, a pair of infrared binoculars with fifty times magnification, a GPS device, and for safety reasons, an additional sextant, a digital camera, and specifically acquired a small crossbow from the black market. The crossbow has a strong lethality within a range of fifty to sixty meters. He also obtained a multipurpose military dagger and a military command knife through a classmate in the army. Other essentials, such as daily medications and food supplies, were certainly indispensable.

This is something that people from the city cannot imagine. The cameras in the hands of Lü Ning and the other six individuals are constantly clicking, especially the three beautiful female colleagues, who find everything fresh and wish to capture everything they see in their small cameras

After passing through Qiaolinlin, Lv Ning and others entered the snow-covered peaks, which was the most arduous section of their climb of Meili Snow Mountain. Of course, they did not necessarily aim to reach the highest peak of Meili Snow Mountain; they only wished to climb as high as their abilities allowed. After all, they were accompanied by three female colleagues, and safety was the primary objective.

When Lü Ning and the six others reached the coniferous forest, the guide informed them that these trees were spruce, fir, and hemlock, with most of them having a diameter exceeding 60 centimeters, and a significant number exceeding 1 meter. The scenery in the jungle was picturesque and breathtaking.

In July 2009, during the summer vacation, Lu Ning and five colleagues—Chen Qi, Wang Shi, Zhu Mei, Li Na, and Li Mei, three men and three women—set off from Kunming to Shangri-La in two cars. They encountered no significant delays along the way and reached Shangri-La on the first day.

Upon entering the arboreal forest, the temperature has already dropped significantly, with nighttime temperatures falling below 0 degrees Celsius. Although there is a fire burning in front, the back remains as cold as ice