When Vera returned to Stoneridge after more than three hundred years, it no longer looked the same as it did before. While Ensel Bay was still there, centuries of development had changed its appearance significantly compared to three hundred years ago.
Standing on the bustling streets of Stoneridge, Vera couldn't match the memories in her mind with the current scene. Fortunately, the changes in the mountains weren't significant. Despite some peaks being partially mined, the overall landscape remained relatively unchanged.
After Vera identified it, she determined that her father's grave was located northeast of the current Stoneridge town, behind the first partially mined peak and the mountain resembling a tortoise shell.
Charlie and Vera left the car in town and then changed into a pair of couples’ sneakers prepared by Vera in advance. They then began hiking toward the mountains.
As they set off, Charlie silently activated his mental cultivation method, reducing his Reiki to the minimum. It seemed that the technique was indeed effective.
The mountains near Stoneridge weren't very high with only a few hundred to a couple thousand meters of elevation difference between the peaks and the ground. The hiking difficulty was low, and coupled with the beautiful scenery and the view of Ensel Bay along the way, it had become an excellent route for many young people to hike.
As Charlie and Vera made their way toward the mountain pass, they encountered many outdoor enthusiasts wearing hiking gear. When they reached the foot of the mountain and the road narrowed, even more people were hiking up the mountain.


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