By the time Xiao Yichen and his group arrived at the foot of the mountain, the sun was already setting.
The mountains and forests are always more dangerous at night.
For safety, everyone stayed together.
To avoid getting lost, we marked the way up the mountain.
They also agreed on what kind of mark to make if they got lost.
He always carried matches with him.
If you really get lost, there's a way to deal with it.
Several people were carrying flashlights.
Zhou Maolin led the way.
Xiao Yichen followed closely behind.
This mountain forest, although not adjacent to Shangwan Village.
But it's not very far from where they are.
It could be considered his territory.
However, the further Xiao Yichen went, the more puzzled he became.
Is there definitely a cave here?
Is this definitely not an enemy trap?
As they became more familiar with their surroundings.
Xiao Yichen's worries grew stronger.
He was as familiar with this place as he was with his own home.
In his memory, there were no caves or tunnels in this place.
Xiao Yichen's expression was solemn.
Give Captain Zhang a look to warn him to be careful.
Unfortunately, the lighting was extremely poor at night, and Captain Zhang did not notice it.
A few black lines appeared on Xiao Yichen's forehead.
Their teamwork is terrible.
Left with no other option, Xiao Yichen could only remind him, "Captain Zhang, be careful later!"
Taking advantage of Zhang's glance, he gave him another wink.
Thank goodness, this time, Captain Zhang finally saw it.
Upon receiving Xiao Yichen's reminder, Captain Zhang's expression immediately became even more serious.
While Zhou Maolin wasn't paying attention, he even exchanged glances with the others.
Everyone was on high alert and ready for anything.
Fortunately, nothing happened.
They followed Zhou Maolin to a cliff face.
It just stopped moving.
Zhou Maolin pointed to a cliff face and said, "This is it."
Everyone looked left and right, but couldn't see anything.
Some of the hot-tempered individuals even considered going up and hitting people.
Is this definitely not a lie?
Xiao Yichen also looked at the mountain wall.
There was some uncertainty in his eyes.
Is there definitely a cave here?
It doesn't look like it at all!
To everyone's surprise, Zhou Maolin first cleared away some tangled weeds, and then, to everyone's astonishment, pried open an irregularly shaped stone slab.
Upon opening the lid, one was surprised to find a tunnel.
Deputy Captain Zhao picked up a dry branch, lit it, and threw it in. A section of light dropped more than a meter, illuminating a winding passage into the mountainside.
As the fire grew larger, the light became clearer, and the traces of human excavation on the passage walls became clearly visible.
After a while, the withered branches gradually died down.
The entire passage darkened, and under the eerie moonlight, it resembled a monster with its mouth agape.
It wants to devour everyone.
Seeing that the dry branches could be burned, the people concluded that they could go down there.
Fearing an ambush, and also because of the terrain, Xiao Yichen decided to lead three people down first.
The others followed behind, about several dozen meters away.
Zhou Maolin walked at the very front.
Xiao Yichen followed closely behind.
The entire passage was very narrow, barely tall enough for one person to stand and walk through. Xiao Yichen could barely manage to stand and walk inside.
However, you have to duck when you encounter low-lying areas.
It is only a little over a meter wide.
The entire space was dark and damp.
As people entered, a slight, unusual noise could be heard.
It could be the echo of their footsteps.
It could also be the sound of wind passing through the cliff.
The flashlight could only illuminate a small section in front of you.
Zhou Maolin obediently led the way.
No action was taken.
Finally, after walking for a long time, Zhou Maolin stopped and pointed ahead to the rough wooden door made of planks.
"That's it."
Xiao Yichen nodded.
He pulled out the gun provided by Captain Zhang and released the safety.
He stepped forward and kicked open the wooden door.
It turned out the door wasn't sturdy at all and broke in an instant.
Xiao Yichen crossed his hands, with the gun on top and the flashlight below.
Examine this space carefully.
Then he suddenly opened fire on a spot.
The sound of a bullet piercing flesh came through clearly.
The group rushed to the location.
Unexpectedly, the person disappeared.
Only a few pools of blood remained on the ground.
Xiao Yichen had only one word: "Pursue".
The three of them followed the trail of blood.
Until they entered a village.
The person has still not been found.
Xiao Yichen saw a house near the foot of the mountain.
A footprint was found next to the single wooden door.
This family's entire yard and entrance were made of mud, without any bricks or cement.
So here at the gate, only the middle part is smooth and free of weeds because of the owner's comings and goings and the trampling.
Near the sides of the door and at the base of the wall.
Some were lush, others sparse, covered with a variety of wild grasses.
Near the entrance, a patch of weeds had been trampled and broken.
It's a bit gentler than other places.
Xiao Yichen nodded to the group.
The crowd quickly lined up against the wall, forming a perimeter around the area.
Xiao Yichen tried pushing the door, but it was locked from the inside.
Rubbing his fingers together, Xiao Yichen put away his pistol and knocked on the door.
"Knock knock knock"
The crisp knocking sounded exceptionally clear against the backdrop of various insect chirps.
"Who is it, so late at night?" came an old man's hoarse voice from inside.
Slightly dissatisfied.
Xiao Yichen replied, "Grandpa, I went into the mountains to collect firewood, but I got lost and have been hungry all day. Could you give me some food?"
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