The sky gradually darkened, the afterglow of the sunset scattered across the vast forest, as if draped in a colorful robe. With no wind or clouds, the temperature in the forest was sweltering. Under a waterfall, water splashed everywhere with a thunderous roar, and reeds grew densely by the pool. A kingfisher stood tightly on a reed stalk, tilting its head to watch the water surface, waiting for prey to appear. Suddenly, with a swoosh, it dived into the water, then fluttered up into the air, with a little fish in its mouth, and flew away.
Near the waterfall, at a concealed vantage point, a bush suddenly relaxed gently and lifted slightly, revealing a human face. Black and white eyes gleamed with intelligence. After taking a couple of sips of water, Zhou Gang observed his surroundings alertly for a moment and then lay back down motionless, becoming part of the bush again.
