Qi Fei pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes: "I have a feeling that he is still nearby, hiding in some corner observing us."
"Alright, everyone, form groups of three and search the surrounding area carefully. Once you spot Chen Feng, immediately fire a signal flare to notify the others."
After saying that, he quickly divided the remaining twelve people into four groups, each of which began searching in different directions.
Old Zhou, on the other hand, was assigned to operate freely in the shadows, serving as the last line of defense and protection for the entire team.
Qi Xiang followed Qi Fei eastward to search, their hearts filled with anticipation and tension, hoping to find Chen Feng's whereabouts.
The east is the direction back to Jiangzhou City. If Chen Feng really returned to Jiangzhou, he would definitely leave some traces.
They carefully searched every inch of the land, meticulously observing the surrounding environment and not overlooking any detail.
However, as time went on, they found no clues related to Chen Feng.
"Could we have guessed wrong?" Qi Xiang couldn't help but ask.
Qi Fei frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Let's search further ahead."
So they continued their search, spreading out as they looked for traces on the ground.
They were extremely careful with every step, but they still couldn't find any clues.
They began to doubt whether their judgment was correct, and perhaps Chen Feng had not taken this path at all.
Left with no other option, they had to slow down their search while remaining vigilant and not straying too far from the other groups.
Because they need timely support in case of an accident.
"Bang--"
Just then, a crisp sound suddenly came from the sky above the western mountains and forests.
Qi Fei and Qi Xiang immediately became alert and turned their gaze toward the source of the sound.
Immediately afterwards, a red distress flare was launched into the air, piercing the silent night sky.
The signal flare came from the group furthest away from Qi Fei and the others; they were in danger!
Qi Fei's expression changed, and he immediately ordered, "Go and provide support!"
After saying that, he flashed away and sped off in the direction the signal flare had been launched.
Qi Xiang followed without hesitation. The two were extremely anxious, wondering what had happened over there.
"Er Leng and the others are in danger! Uncle Zhou, hurry and save them!"
Qi Fei was extremely anxious and could no longer hide Lao Zhou's presence, so he shouted loudly.
His voice echoed through the silent forest, sending chills down one's spine.
"Swish swish——"
Just then, a black figure flashed past like lightning in the nearby forest, its speed astonishing.
The figure was none other than Old Zhou. Upon hearing Qi Fei's shout, he immediately flew backward without hesitation.
At the same time, Qi Fei led Qi Xiang and the others to turn around quickly and head towards where Er Leng and the others were.
They were extremely anxious, wishing they could fly to their companions immediately and protect them from harm.
Not only Qi Fei and Lao Zhou, but also the two groups of hunters from the north and south, turned around and rushed back towards the western group's location after seeing the signal flare.
For a moment, a tense atmosphere filled the entire forest, and everyone was worried that Erleng and his companions might encounter misfortune.
About ten minutes later, Qi Fei finally led Qi Xiang and the others to a place ten miles away, only to find three corpses on the ground and Old Zhou standing not far away.
His face was so dark it seemed like it could drip water, and his heart was filled with anger and unease.
"When I arrived, they were already dead, and I didn't find anyone around," Old Zhou said in a deep voice, sounding somewhat depressed. His voice was low and hoarse.
Qi Fei's gaze swept over the corpse on the ground, his eyes flashing with anger.
"What exactly happened? Have they found Chen Feng?"
Just then, the team from the south arrived, shouting as they rushed over.
"Er Lengzi and the other two are dead. I asked Uncle Zhou to come and rescue them first, but when Uncle Zhou arrived, he didn't see Chen Feng," Qi Fei said, shaking his head.
His tone revealed a hint of helplessness and frustration, as if he felt powerless to change the situation.
The entire scene fell into a deathly silence, with only the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the grass.
The atmosphere was heavy with unease, and a sense of foreboding hung over everyone.
"How is this possible? Have you seen Chen Feng?" someone muttered in a low voice, their voice filled with doubt and worry.
Qi Fei took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He looked around, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Everyone, don't panic. We must find clues and locate Chen Feng as soon as possible."
His gaze was firm and resolute, as if telling everyone to remain calm.
However, faced with the current situation, everyone felt bewildered and at a loss.
The mystery has become increasingly complex and baffling.
But Qi Fei firmly believes that as long as everyone works together, they will definitely be able to find the answer.
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