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Bai Yujing immediately stood up and asked, "What's going on? Did you find anything?"
Li Hao shook his head. "No discoveries. I asked the hotel staff, and when they left, they checked out properly. Their things were all packed up. They drove an SUV, which is currently parked at the Laojun Mountain Management Office and hasn't moved since. I just called the Laojun Mountain Management Office to ask about the situation."
Bai Yujing then asked, "The Laojun Mountain Management Office is the last stop. Beyond that is the real Primeval Jungle. Did you ask them about Lin Ruoqiao and the others when they set off? Never mind, we'll go there later and can ask in person for clearer details."
Bai Yujing glanced at Xu Lei. "We should rest soon; you should head back to your room."
Xu Lei responded with an "Oh," grabbed her small backpack, and walked out of the room. After the door closed, Bai Yujing continued, "So, did you check her suitcase?"
Li Hao frowned. "Why do I always have to handle this kind of thing? It's embarrassing to rummage through a girl's suitcase. I found nothing unusual—just some clothes. Oh, she also packed a set of tactical clothing, hiking boots, and some compressed food—that's all."
Bai Yujing nodded. "Be careful; I feel something is off about her."
Li Hao immediately asked, "What seems off?"
Bai Yujing shook his head. "I can't quite explain it; it just feels wrong. Also, why does she insist on following us into the mountains? This isn't a vacation; she isn't familiar with either of us. Is it just because she wants to rescue Lin Ruoqiao? That doesn't seem reasonable!"
Li Hao sat on the sofa. "Well, there's also food involved; I think it's quite reasonable. You don't know the allure Lin Ruoqiao has over girls. Her friends are very obedient to her, not to mention Lin Ruoqiao has saved her before and they were middle school classmates—it's normal to have that kind of emotional bond."
Bai Yujing paused for a moment and looked at Li Hao. "Lin Ruoqiao isn't a lesbian, is she?"
Li Hao's expression darkened. "You're the one who's a lesbian; how could that be possible!"
However, after saying that, he was not so certain and added, "Now marriage and love are free; I respect her choice!"
"......"
Bai Yujing then shared with Li Hao what he had gathered from his outing and revealed the identity of the old man in the photo: "This person should be the Guide hired by Lin Ruoqiao. He is a good hunter who often takes tourists into the mountains for hunting or sightseeing, but his character is not very good. He often raises prices or charges extra fees after bringing people into the mountains. I heard that when he was young, he even engaged in unscrupulous dealings!"
Li Hao suddenly stood up, dropping his chopsticks to the floor: "What? Lin Ruoqiao hired this kind of Guide to go into the mountains? Are you kidding? What if this old guy has bad intentions after bringing people into the mountains? No way, I’ll have someone check on this guy immediately, Made..."
Bai Yujing quickly pressed Li Hao down: "Alright, don't rush. Although this guy is an old hunter, Lin Ruoqiao is not someone to be underestimated. Remember how much effort we put in to catch her back then? And the key point is, this woman..."
Bai Yujing took out another photo, which was of another person who set off with Lin Ruoqiao: "This old man is the Guide, so the only one who could have invited Lin Ruoqiao into the mountains is her. I think this person is not simple; with her and Lin Ruoqiao together, they won't fall for an old man like him."
"Has Old Three found any clues about this woman?" Li Hao asked.
Bai Yujing shook his head: "Not yet. We have too little information. It's difficult to identify this person based solely on a blurry profile photo. However, I've already asked Old Three to start checking Lin Ruoqiao's recent QQ and WeChat chat records, as well as all email documents. Since this person has contacted Lin Ruoqiao, we should be able to find some clues from these materials to determine her identity."
Seeing that Bai Yujing seemed to have a plan in mind, Li Hao relaxed: "Alright, when are we going into the mountains? Do we need to prepare anything in advance?"
Bai Yujing smiled: "No need; I've prepared everything. However, since the jungle is damp and dark, you should be ready for that."
Bai Yujing looked around the territory space and saw a Mountain Valley floating in the sky. This was the Mountain Valley that Bai Yujing had moved from Bazhajian Valley. It was quiet and secluded, replacing the small place that was barely enough for a foothold. It finally had a hint of a sky island atmosphere, although it was still far from the floating islands of Sky Kingdom.
At this moment, inside the Treehouse in Mountain Valley, everything was being organized slowly. The kitchen was piled high with utensils and food, and various clothes were prepared in the rooms. In addition to that, there were medical kits, mosquito repellent, first aid supplies, ropes, hammocks, firearms, and ammunition—all essentials were available.
Inside Mountain Valley, there were motorcycles, cars, paragliders, and other items. Bai Yujing had prepared everything well in advance. Whatever could be thought of, whether it would be useful or not, Bai Yujing had brought it all along. This was why Bai Yujing was so confident this time; even if faced with some difficult situations, Bai Yujing still believed that he could get through them. When it came to critical moments, having the right tools meant there was nothing to fear.
As night fell, Bai Yujing and Li Hao finished their showers and returned to their room to rest and recharge. After all, once they entered the mountains, such comfortable conditions would no longer be available. They would inevitably have to endure the hardships of sleeping outdoors.
In the middle of summer, they did not turn on the air conditioning. Muyu Town was nestled deep in the mountains, with a pleasant climate. A gentle breeze blew at night, making the temperature feel very comfortable. The fresh scent of nature made one feel drowsy. However, at that moment, Xu Lei sat on the balcony with her legs hugged close to her chest, gazing at the mountains behind her with a somewhat dazed expression, completely different from the way she had looked during the day when Bai Yujing and Li Hao had seen her.
At this moment, Xu Lei was serene and calm, entirely devoid of any timid or slightly silly demeanor. As she looked into the depths of the mountains, it felt as if something within was calling out to her.
"I have finally returned!"
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"What? You found the bloodline but didn't notify me? Missing? How could this happen? You only remember me when there's a mistake?" A man with a square face shouted angrily into the phone.
The square-faced man appeared to be in his thirties, looking strong and robust. His bronze skin looked healthy and full of strength, unlike muscles built from working out; this was a body filled with explosive power.
"You're actually in Shennongjia? Are you sure you didn't make a mistake? Didn't you send a helicopter in to take a look?"
"Sorry, there’s no signal in that area. We don’t have enough manpower; we can only ask you to bring people over to help us. Aren't we part of the same organization? It’s only right for you to support our branch. We had already sent someone to scout the route and confirmed there were no issues before letting A Ling take the bloodline into the mountains. We didn’t expect all ten-plus people to fall in there. Moreover, after A Ling entered the mountains, fog suddenly rolled in that area, causing all electronic devices to fail; even planes couldn’t enter." The voice on the phone spoke urgently to the square-faced man.
The square-faced man thought for a moment: "I understand. I will rush over tonight; arrange for someone to meet me on your end immediately. Also, I need all the data and information. How could you keep such a significant discovery from me? Damn it!"
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