The reason for setting off in the afternoon is that the villagers who go into the mountains will not go any further once it is past noon, in order to get down the mountain before sunset.

As the sun began to set, they gradually started to head back.

In this way, Lin Momo will most likely not run into them when she goes down the mountain.

She would spend the night in her spatial dimension when it got dark, and then set off again at dawn. This way, she could descend the mountain when the sun rose and the villagers went into the mountains.

Lin silently abandoned the path she had initially taken when she entered the mountains.

That road is too roundabout. What should have been a day trip down the mountain took two days by that road.

So, she took a compass and, together with Benben, figured out a shortcut.

However, this road is only halfway there and has not yet reached the foot of the mountain. She still needs to explore the rest of the road.

Fortunately, the latter half of the road is on the outskirts of the mountains, and many trails have been worn down by people going into the mountains. As long as you choose the most popular route, you should be able to get down the mountain quickly.

But Lin Momo knew it was not time to relax yet.

However, the man and his dog had not gone very far before they had to stop.

At first, Lin Momo was focused on going down the mountain and didn't notice anything.

Suddenly, the puppy Benben sensed danger and grabbed Lin Momo's trouser leg, preventing her from moving forward.

"What's wrong, Benben? What did you find out?"

Lin Momo stopped abruptly and scanned the area ahead warily.

But the woods ahead were quiet, and there was nothing unusual to be found, but she still trusted Benben's judgment.

There must be some dangerous beast lurking not far ahead.