The underground passage was dimly lit with very low visibility. Luo Zheng and Shi Qian squatted on the ground, their faces tense as they looked toward the front of the passage. The sound of dense footsteps and shouts came from ahead, indicating quite a number of people approaching. Luo Zheng realized they couldn't wait in place anymore; the passage wasn't large, and it could easily expose them. He quickly signaled Shi Qian to retreat swiftly.
Shi Qian also sensed people rushing toward them and hurriedly retreated. The two of them ducked into a fork in the passage, squatting on the ground in anticipation. A slight tension welled up inside them, uncertain of these people's intentions or if they had been exposed. Luo Zheng positioned himself in front of Shi Qian, glaring sharply at the front.
