Following the taxi driver's suggestion, Ling Chen chose the closer path. Though called a path, it was actually a dirt road less than half a meter wide. Fortunately, it hadn't rained for days, and the ground was dry. After walking for a short distance, he noticed a lot of trees appearing on both sides of the road, lush and dense.
As he walked, Ling Chen took out his phone and dialed Tang Guolun's number. Given the current situation, calling for support seemed the safest option. The call connected quickly, and Ling Chen shared his approximate location with Tang Guolun, asking him to send someone over as soon as possible. Of course, it was most important to bring Ji Gang.
Just as the call ended, Ling Chen noticed a shadow flash through the trees not far away, disappearing in an instant.
