Ling Xiao’s trip is not purely for tourism. He will also take the opportunity to investigate the two main mountain ranges of the West Coast of the United States, Sierra Nevada and the Spiritual Qi node of the Coast Mountains. , Find a suitable closed-door cultivation site.
The Spiritual Qi in the secret cave under the cliff villa in Los Angeles has become increasingly unable to supply his cultivation. He urgently needs a new cultivation site. Otherwise, the lack of Spiritual Qi will lead to his repair. To slow down, or even stagnate.
Mount Whitney is the highest mountain range in the mainland in addition to Alaska in the United States, with an elevation of 4418 meters. It is the entire Sierra Nevada ridge and is also the focus of Ling Xiao’s observation this time.
On the west side of Sierra Nevada is the famous Central Valley. Central Valley is located between Sierra Nevada and Coast Mountains. It is two mountain range converging grounds. There are dense forests and many scenic spots. Several famous national parks are here for visiting Holy Land.
For example, Mount Whitney, it is in Sequoia National Park, and just north of Sequoia National Park is King Canyon National Park.
The magnificent redwood trees, towering mountain range, deep canyons, and roaring rivers attract countless tourists every year.
When I came to Tulare, it was natural to take a stroll around these two national parks. However, the crowds of people flowed in, and the eyes were all tall redwood trees, not very long, not two people. What’s the interest, but Lake Ka-ho at the foot of the mountain attracted the attention of the two.
Lake Ka-ho is a living lake with a long and narrow direction, about 500 to 1,000 meters wide and about 5,000 meters long. The Kern River passes through it and originated on the snow peak of Sequoia National Park on the northwest slope of Mount Whitney. The snow, all around, hills and orange groves all around, this is the place to really relax.
The two of them lived in a farmhouse in Lake Ka-ho for two days and relaxed their nervous nerves. Ling Xiao also deliberately or unintentionally inquired about the situation of all around.
Tulare is a small basin in the Central Valley. In addition to tourism, more locals are engaged in farms and pastures.
However, in recent years, the temperature in Central Valley is generally high. In summer, it is even more dry. Even if it is next to Lake Ka-ho, it can be watered with lake water, but the income in these years is also Decrease every year.
Not only that, Sierra Nevada, which is full of dense forests, causes large-scale fires every year due to drought and heat. Last year’s fire caused losses as high as 9 billion USD. It is close to the foot of Sierra Nevada. Few farms and pastures are on sale, and the prices are generally low.
Ling Xiao remembered this in his heart, left Tulare, and the two went straight to Yosemite National Park for a full day of fun.
As one of the masterpieces of nature, the majestic granite, imposing manner majestic waterfalls and tranquil valleys make Yosemite look like Immortal Realm from any angle.
The towering giant tree, high mountains and flowing water, unbearable cliffs carved by glaciers and sparkling lakes, seem to be in a hidden land of peace and prosperity.
The environment here is very good, and there is also a problem, that is, there are many tourists. More than 3.7100,000 tourists visit here every year. Compared with Sequoia National Park, there are many more tourists here. The surging popularity has long since diluted the Spiritual Qi that spreads between the mountain range.
Leaving Yosemite, Ling Xiao and Gan Jing drove to Sacramento. Compared with Los Angeles and San Francisco, Sacramento, the capital of California, has a relatively small population, and of course it is more peaceful. But again, the prices here are not cheap.
When Ling Xiao was in Los Angeles, he had contact with other groups of Agent Lisbon of the California Bureau of Investigation. However, apart from Lisbon himself knowing that Ling Xiao was an informant for Beckt, everyone else He is not very understanding.
Of course, with the exception of Patrick Jane, this person has extraordinary sensing abilities. Over the years, as a consultant in the California Bureau of Investigation, he has helped Lisbon solve many major cases. Even if Ling Xiao is in Los Angeles, Also heard from time to time.
Although I arrived at Sacramento, Ling Xiao not at all planned to contact them. He and Gan Jing rented a yacht to enjoy the different beautiful scenery of the new city and the old city on both sides of the river bank on the Sacramento River. Here, you can even feel the western aura that has been permeating decades ago.
Leaving Sacramento, heading west to San Francisco, Ling Xiao and Gan Jing originally planned to spend a day or two to see the beautiful scenery of San Francisco, and then walk along California Highway One. Return to Los Angeles and enjoy the scenic Monterey Peninsula along the way, the famous Seventeen Mile Bay, the bohemian Carmel town, and the 90-mile-long coastline of Big Sur before arriving in San Simeon, Los Angeles .
This is the originally planned travel route for the two of them, but upon arriving in San Francisco on noon the next day, an accident happened.
Just off the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, before driving far, Ling Xiao saw a park not far away filled with people, and in the middle of the park, one wearing A blond young man with a flat head in a blue black uniform driving a large-powered motorcycle is performing a speed show with a few friends.
Why is he here?
Ling Xiao slightly frowned, said to Gan Jing, first found a place outside the park to stop the RV, and then took her to the park to enjoy the exciting speed car performance until the end of the performance. Ling Xiao walked towards the acquainted person.
“Hey, Jonathan, why are you here?” Ling Xiao walked behind Jonathan Storm, gently patted his shoulder, and asked in surprise.
Yes, this is the Human Torch, one of the Fantastic Four, performing a speed show in the park.
“Ling!” Seeing Ling Xiao’s appearance, Jonathan, who just took off his helmet, gave him a hug with joy, and then greeted Gan Jing behind Ling Xiao: “Hey, Hello. Ling, who is this beauty?”
“This is my girlfriend Gan Jing.” Ling Xiao glanced back at Gan Jing who was lowering his head and chuckles, and introduced her: “Gan Jing , This is a friend I met in New York, Jonathan Storm. By the way, Jonathan, haven’t you been in New York all the time? When did you come to the west coast?”
“I’m here to participate A flying car show.” Jonathan shrugged slightly and said, “Ling, I originally planned to go to Los Angeles to find you, but you couldn’t get through on the phone. Stark said you were traveling, so I could only be with other friends. I played in San Francisco.”
“Then I’m sorry.” Ling Xiao shook the head with a chuckle, and said, “It’s annoying to come out to play, and what to do with the cellphone.” “
“Yes.” Jonathan agrees with nodded very much. As one of the Fantastic Four, in New York, which has one of the highest crime rates in the United States and the world, how could he be free, brother-in-law Mister Fantastic is a mad scientist. The elder sister Invisible Woman’s life has been revolving around her brother-in-law. Only he and Rock-Man took turns to go out and fight crimes.
“That’s right!” Jonathan suddenly looked up at Ling Xiao and Gan Jing and said, “If you two are fine in the afternoon, why not come too, Steve Stadium, where we will have a flying car show in the afternoon. This is the ticket, you guys have to come and cheer for me!”
“You really know how to play!” Ling Xiao helplessly shook his head and said funnyly: “Well, at worst we are in San Francisco. Stay for one day.”
“Thank you, Ling, see you this afternoon.” After Jonathan greeted him, he left with his own friend.
Back in the car, Gan Jing could give Ling Xiao a bottle of iced cola, and then curiously asked: “That Jonathan is also a superhero?”
“You should I heard of him.” Ling Xiao said as he started the RV, “Human Torch in Fantastic Four, he is talking about.”
“It turned out to be the playboy.” Gan Jing was a little nodded. Since the Battle of New York, superheros such as Spider-Man and Fantastic Four, which were originally only circulated in the east coast New York State, suddenly became famous all over the United States, and Gan Jing is no exception.
“Let’s go, let’s find a place to have a good meal, and then go to the show in the afternoon.” As soon as Ling Xiao stepped on the gas pedal, the touring car rushed forward.
The Steve Stadium, which can accommodate 40,000 people, was already full by this time, and there was a rush of roars in the crowd.
Jonathan is the second-to-last appearance among many speed riders. Even if he didn’t use his own ability, his performance was very wonderful. Just after Jonathan’s performance was over, the whole stadium suddenly became quiet, and a loud voice suddenly sounded: “Welcome the great Johnny Blaze below.”