The four of them simultaneously turned around, looking toward the stretch of forest that extended into the distance.
Sunlight filtered through the sparse branches and leaves, with a faint scent of earth and grass floating in the air.
Zhang Yean said, "I just checked the map, and if we go through the grove and the lawn, there is indeed a road behind called Xingye Road, which usually has a lot of traffic."
Jiang An nodded, picking up from there and said, "That's right."
"So we will advance in this direction next, spreading out in a straight line to ensure we don't miss any shrubs, hollows, or anything else."
"Pay special attention to any footprints, discarded items, or broken branches, or any compacted soil—even a vague half-footprint could be a crucial clue."
"Understood!"
They spread out in sequence, like a slow-moving barrier, carefully advancing into the forest.
